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! Will will have art supplies to borrow in the Visitor Center or you can bring your own supplies. There is no specific art project or craft, but just intentional time to make art inspired by the beauty of the Bosque. Participation is free! Let's make some art!
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

Cerrillos Hills
Tarantula Hike Spiders the size of donuts. Where are they going? What are they doing? Come find out on this creepy jaunt through the hills. Out of state visitors streamline your arrival, bring exact cash or check to pay the park fee of $10 per vehicle and follow the self-permit process. Free for New Mexico residents or with a valid New Mexico State Park pass.
Fees: NM resident free $10 otherwise
Contact: Park staff 505-474-0196

Eagle Nest Lake
Sustainability Merit Badge Designed to meet most of the requirements of the Sustainability Merit Badge, however, some requirements will not be completed in class. With outside work, the participants can finish with the counselor by email. Bring a sack lunch, no food is available on site. The program is free, the regular Park Entrance Fee applies for all vehicles. 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: Jordan Mitchell 575-377-1594

Elephant Butte Lake
5th Annual SVH 5K Walk/Run Get ready to walk or run for a great cause at the 5th Annual SVH 5K Walk/Run! In coordination with the Friends of Elephant Butte Lake State Park and the Sierra Vista Hospital, this exciting event is set for Saturday, October 11th, at 9:00 AM. You'll get to enjoy a unique course that takes you right across the Elephant Butte Dam! The race kicks off at the Dirt Dam, located on Highway 195, south of the intersection with Highway 179. The proceeds from this event will support fantastic local efforts. These funds will benefit Sierra County Cancer Assistance (SCCA) and help provide 3D mammograms at Sierra Vista Hospital when insurance doesn't cover the cost. Register early for just $45 plus tax to secure your spot. Plus, the first 150 people to register will receive a free T-shirt! Don't wait—register today on the Sierra Vista Hospital homepage at svhnm.org.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Sierra Vista 000-000-0000
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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 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

Leasburg Dam
3D Archery event Classic archery with 122cm targets at varying distances dependent on class.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Buffey 575-373-5304

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

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.
Stories Under the Cottonwoods Stories Under the Cottonwood is offered at 10:30am on the third Saturday of each month. This is a participatory story session filled with fun natural history facts, songs, poems, and stories for the tall and the small, especially for those aged 5 to 10 years old. Children should always bring their own adult, so they can enjoy the fun, too!
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
Star Party Experience the night sky above Cerrillos Hills State Park. Take in views of star clusters, nebulae, and distant galaxies. The park telescope will be set up across from the main park entrance in the vault toilet lot.  The program starts promptly at 7:00 p.m. 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: out of state $10 per vehicle
Contact: park staff 505-474-0196

Elephant Butte Lake
Trunk or Treat! Feel the crisp autumn air and the excitement of a new tradition! Join us for a spooktacular afternoon at Elephant Butte Lake State Park's annual Trunk or Treat event on 10/25/2025. From 4 PM to 6 PM, our upper boat ramp parking lot will transform into a whimsical wonderland of decorated cars, costumes, and, most importantly, candy! Bring your little ghouls and goblins in their best costumes to safely collect treats. It's a fun, family-friendly way to celebrate the season with a beautiful lakeside backdrop. Don't miss out on this sweet and safe Halloween fun. Mark your calendars and we'll see you there!
Fees: None
Contact: Maribel Jimenez 575-373-5562

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

Sumner Lake
Boo Bash! Sumner Lake will be hosting the 2nd annual Boo Bash. It will feature a Trunk or Treat, scavenger hunt, costume contest and more!
Fees: Waived
Contact: Jacob Terrell 575-355-2541