Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Bird Walk Experience the beauty of birds on a guided walk through our park, led by one of our expert volunteers. This one-hour excursion offers plenty of opportunities to pause, rest, and observe a variety of bird species. All ages and abilities are welcome, and binoculars are available to borrow. Best of all, participation is free!
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Front desk 505-344-7240

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Nature Art in the Park Join us at the Nature Center for our new monthly program Nature Art in the Park! This month we will have a special craft using leaf pigments as ink! We will will have art supplies to borrow in the Visitor Center or you can bring your own supplies. It's time to make art inspired by the beauty of the Bosque. Participation is free!
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Front desk 505-344-7240

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Bird Walk Experience the beauty of birds on a guided walk through our park, led by one of our expert volunteers. This one-hour excursion offers plenty of opportunities to pause, rest, and observe a variety of bird species. All ages and abilities are welcome, and binoculars are available to borrow. Best of all, participation is free!
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Front desk 505-344-7240

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, 2mi round trip on easy to moderate trail. There is a $10 per vehicle DAY USE FEE required UPON ENTRY - FOR NON - NM Residents.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Alex Mares 575-523-4398

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Bird Walk Experience the beauty of birds on a guided walk through our park, led by one of our expert volunteers. This one-hour excursion offers plenty of opportunities to pause, rest, and observe a variety of bird species. All ages and abilities are welcome, and binoculars are available to borrow. Best of all, participation is free!
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Front desk 505-344-7240

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
New Volunteer Training Are you looking for a way to give back to your community? Do you love nature? Gardening? Birding? Educating? You will learn all about volunteering for New Mexico State Parks, as well as the ins and outs of our Nature Center and our volunteer needs. Join our vibrant community of volunteers by participating in this free one-day training! By the end of the training, we hope you have a sense of what type of work you’d most like to do and get moving on next steps! If you would like to sign up for this training, please email Volunteer Coordinator Julie Henry at juliehenryfrgnc@gmail.com.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Front desk 505-344-7240

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Nature Walk Enjoy a leisurely exploration of the bosque ecosystem with a naturalist guide! The mostly flat, sandy trail is about one mile round trip and the walk lasts about an hour and a half. We recommend that you wear a hat and sunscreen and bring water. This walk is appropriate for adults and children. Meet your guide just west of the parking lot by the bench and bulletin boards. Parking is $5 per vehicle. Friends of FRGNC members enter free with valid permit displayed.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Front desk 505-344-7240

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Bird Walk Experience the beauty of birds on a guided walk through our park, led by one of our expert volunteers. This one-hour excursion offers plenty of opportunities to pause, rest, and observe a variety of bird species. All ages and abilities are welcome, and binoculars are available to borrow. Best of all, participation is free!
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Front desk 505-344-7240

Cerrillos Hills
Ranger Hike Join us for a midweek ramble. Topics will vary and be partly guided by your questions about natural and cultural history of these ancient hills. A $10 per vehicle day use fee is required upon entry for non-New Mexico residents. Streamline your arrival bring exact cash or a check and follow the self permitting steps upon arrival. Free entry for New Mexico residents!
Fees: out of state $10 per vehicle
Contact: park staff 505-474-0196

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!
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: any park staff 575-524-4068

Oliver Lee
Oliver Lee Ranch House Tour In the early 19th century, Oliver Lee was a prominent rancher and politician: serving as a senator and state representative. The reconstructed house, originally built in 1893, is undergoing renovations. The displays are not intact, but you can still view the house. Your walking tour of Lee's Dog Canyon Ranch Headquarters will provide a glimpse of the history of early ranching in the Tularosa Basin. Meet at the visitor center. You will drive your own vehicle, following a staff member to the Ranch House about 1.5 miles away. We recommend you bring water to drink. A $10 per vehicle day use fee is required upon entry for non-New Mexico residents.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Kate German (505) 660-7381

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Bird Walk Experience the beauty of birds on a guided walk through our park, led by one of our expert volunteers. This one-hour excursion offers plenty of opportunities to pause, rest, and observe a variety of bird species. All ages and abilities are welcome, and binoculars are available to borrow. Best of all, participation is free!
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Front desk 505-344-7240

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Bird Walk Experience the beauty of birds on a guided walk through our park, led by one of our expert volunteers. This one-hour excursion offers plenty of opportunities to pause, rest, and observe a variety of bird species. All ages and abilities are welcome, and binoculars are available to borrow. Best of all, participation is free!
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Front desk 505-344-7240

Rockhound
Stars-n-Parks Amateur Astronomer Mike Nuss will be discussing what to observe in the night skies.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Robert V. Apodaca 575-546-6182

Cerrillos Hills
Bat Chat With more than 1,000 species, bats comprise 1/4 of the world's total mammal population. The only mammal that flies, these creatures have more in common with us than the mice they resemble. Join us and learn about different species of bats, how they hunt, their anatomy and life cycle, explore benefits and dispel myths associated with these amazing animals. Our world would be very different without bats.
Fees: Donations welcome
Contact: park staff 505-474-0196

Oliver Lee
Oliver Lee Ranch House Tour In the early 19th century, Oliver Lee was a prominent rancher and politician: serving as a senator and state representative. The reconstructed house, originally built in 1893, is undergoing renovations. The displays are not intact, but you can still view the house. Your walking tour of Lee's Dog Canyon Ranch Headquarters will provide a glimpse of the history of early ranching in the Tularosa Basin. Meet at the visitor center. You will drive your own vehicle, following a staff member to the Ranch House about 1.5 miles away. We recommend you bring water to drink. A $10 per vehicle day use fee is required upon entry for non-New Mexico residents.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Kate German (505) 660-7381

Cerrillos Hills
Ranger Hike Join us for a midweek ramble. Topics will vary and be partly guided by your questions about natural and cultural history of these ancient hills. A $10 per vehicle day use fee is required upon entry for non-New Mexico residents. Streamline your arrival bring exact cash or a check and follow the self permitting steps upon arrival. Free entry for New Mexico residents!
Fees: out of state $10 per vehicle
Contact: park staff 505-474-0196

Cerrillos Hills
Stuffing Strut Walk it off! Join us for our annual post-holiday hike, aka the Stuffing Strut, through the rolling hills of Cerrillos Hills State Park. Whether you're a local or visiting from out of state, this event promises refreshing outdoor fun for everyone! Date: November 29 Time: 1 PM - 3 PM Location: Main Park entrance, 1/2 mile north of Cerrillos Village on County Road 59 Out-of-state visitors, make your arrival seamless by bringing exact cash or a check for the park fee of $10 per vehicle, and follow the self-permit process upon arrival. This event is free for New Mexico residents or those with a valid New Mexico State Park pass.
Fees: $10 for out of state visitors
Contact: Park staff 505-474-0196

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.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: any park staff 575-524-4068