Navajo Lake
San Juan Trash Shuffle Join us for the San Juan Trash Shuffle and help keep our river clean! This community cleanup event is a great way to enjoy the outdoors while positively impacting the environment. Grab a trash bag, put on some gloves, and work alongside fellow volunteers to preserve the natural beauty of Navajo Lake State Park. Every effort counts—let’s keep our river clean together!
Fees: Waived
Contact: David Torres 505-608-8543

Ute Lake
Dr Seuss Party - Tucumcari Library Celebrate Boating Safety with a splash of Dr. Seuss fun at the Tucumcari Fairgrounds! We’re combining the whimsy of Dr. Seuss with important boating safety tips for an unforgettable event. Whether you're a seasoned boater or just starting to learn, there’s something for everyone. Let’s learn, laugh, and stay safe on the water with a little Seuss magic!
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Robert Smith 575-445-5607

Cimarron Canyon
Environmental Science Merit Badge Designed to meet most of the requirements of the Environmental Science Merit Badge, however some requirements will not be completed in class, such as 2a & b, 6 a or b, and 9. Bring a sack lunch, no food available on site. Open to all youth (Ages 10 1/2 to 17 years old) The program is free for NM Residents and the regular Park Entrance Fee applies for out-of-state residents. Please bring exact cash or check or display a valid New Mexico State Parks annual pass/permit. Pre-registration through a responsible adult's email is mandatory. Membership in Scouting is not required; however the program is geared towards Scouting Badge Requirements. Email robert.smith@emnrd.nm.gov to sign up. Space is limited to 12.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Rob Smith 575 445 5607

Mesilla Valley Bosque
Monthly Bird ID Walking Tour Enjoy a guided walk and learn how to identify various resident and migratory bird species from a local expert birder and member of the Mesilla Valley Audubon Society. Plan on walking approx, two miles roundtrip on an easy to moderate trail. A $10 per vehicle day use fee is required upon entry for non-New Mexico residents. Please bring exact cash or a check, or show a valid New Mexico State Parks annual pass or permit. Free entry for New Mexico residents!
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Alex Mares 575-523-4398

Pancho Villa
Camp Furlong Day 2025 Join us for Pancho Villa State Park’s Annual Camp Furlong Day, a unique celebration of history as part of the greater Fiesta de Amistad in Columbus, NM! This event commemorates the park’s storied past, including its role in the 1916 raid by Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa, which led to the historic Punitive Expedition. Discover the fascinating connections between Columbus and the US Army’s Camp Furlong, which served as a pivotal post during this era. Throughout the day, enjoy guided tours of the park's Exhibit Hall, offering insights into the region’s heritage. At 9 AM, join us for a historical walking tour of Columbus, where you'll learn about the village’s rich past. The day also features presentations by three special guest speakers, with historical talks and slide shows in the Exhibit Hall. Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into local history, engage with expert speakers, and connect with the vibrant community of Columbus.
Fees: Waived
Contact: Jonathin Horsley 575-531-2711

Cerrillos Hills
Cerrillos Amigos Coloring Club Join the coloring fun at Cerrillos Hills State Park Visitor Center! The turkey vulture and Chamisa are featured in March. Learn about these creatures and plants as we color them together! The program is free and open to all ages. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent. New Mexico residents enter the park for free (Oct. 1 - April 30). Non-residents: please bring exact cash or check for the $10 non-resident park entrance fee or display a valid New Mexico State Parks annual pass.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Park staff 505-474-0196

Elephant Butte Lake
New Mexico Boating Safety Course Free, 8-hour class offered by New Mexico State Parks. There is no fee to take this class. Education is the key to becoming a better, more knowledgeable boater. In New Mexico, many boaters are required by law to complete a boating safety course and receive a boater education card. Everyone is eligible and encouraged to take the course and receive a card. Registration is required. Register using link below.
Fees: None
Contact: Austin Franzoy 575-744-5923
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Leasburg Dam
STAR PROGRAM Star show begins at SUNDOWN. Each month we open the Leasburg Dam Observatory to the public. Members of the Astronomical Society of Las Cruces operate a large 16" telescope as well as other telescopes just outside the observatory. Through these telescopes, you can see amazing deep space objects, such as: globular star clusters, planetary nebulae, distant planets and far away galaxies! Entry to the park is free for NM Residents and the regular Park Entrance Fee applies for out-of-state residents. Please bring exact cash or check or display a valid New Mexico State Parks annual pass/permit.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: any park staff 575-524-4068

Santa Rosa Convention Center
New Mexico Boating Safety Course Free, 8-hour class offered by New Mexico State Parks. There is no fee to take this class. Education is the key to becoming a better, more knowledgeable boater. In New Mexico, many boaters are required by law to complete a boating safety course and receive a boater education card. Everyone is eligible and encouraged to take the course and receive a card. Registration is required. Register using link below.
Fees: None
Contact: Nicholas Apodaca 575-472-3110
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Ute Lake
Hereford Bass Hereford Bass Club is hosting a tournament on Sunday, March 23rd from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. Boats can launch from any of the five ramps in the park. All participants will follow the rules of the Hereford Bass Club and catch and release. The weigh-in will take place at the Ute Lake weigh-in station by the marina. All equipment to weigh and measure the fish must follow the Hereford Bass Club rules. New Mexico residents get into the park for free (Oct. 1 - April 30). Non-residents: please bring exact cash or check for the $10 non-resident park entrance fee or display a valid New Mexico State Parks annual pass.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Dan Brooks (806) 344-6823

Elephant Butte Lake
New Mexico Boating Safety Course Free, 8-hour class offered by New Mexico State Parks. There is no fee to take this class. Education is the key to becoming a better, more knowledgeable boater. In New Mexico, many boaters are required by law to complete a boating safety course and receive a boater education card. Everyone is eligible and encouraged to take the course and receive a card. Registration is required. Register using link below.
Fees: None
Contact: Austin Franzoy 575-744-5923
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Leasburg Dam
Bird Tour Please join us on a guided bird identification tour. Enjoy a leisurely walk through the Leasburg Dam State Park trails with a Mesilla Valley Audubon Society bird identification expert. They will teach you how to improve your bird identification skills. Bring binoculars, comfortable hiking shoes and dress for the weather. WE MEET at 8 AM - AT THE VISITOR CENTER. Entry to the park is free for NM Residents and the regular Park Entrance Fee applies for out-of-state residents. Please bring exact cash or check or display a valid New Mexico State Parks annual pass/permit.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: any park staff 575-524-4068

Leasburg Dam
30 target fun shoot/ ASA qualifier Join us at Leasburg Dam State Park for a 3-D archery fun shoot/ASA Qualifier shoot including 30 targets!! New Mexico residents get into the park for free (Oct. 1 - April 30). Non-residents: please bring exact cash or check for the $10 non-resident park entrance fee or display a valid New Mexico State Parks annual pass.
Fees: Sign up Fees and entrance
Contact: Buffy 575-373-5304

Mesilla Valley Bosque
Raptors of New Mexico Join us to learn about and see live Raptors of New Mexico! Learn about the native Raptors that live in NM and see a few live ones! Meet 3 live birds of prey and understand how important they are to ecosystems. Also, learn what you can do to conserve these birds. The program is FREE. However, Day-Use Fees apply. A $10 per vehicle DAY USE FEE is required UPON ENTRY - FOR NON-New Mexico Residents. NM Residents enter free (Oct.1st - April 30th ) with an NM Drivers License or Vehicle Registration to claim residency.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Alex Mares 575-523-4398
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