Oasis
Oasis Star Party Join the Clovis Astronomy Club for a night of star gazing. This will take place in the visitor center parking lot at dusk. Regular entrance fees apply for non-annual permit holders. All ages are invited to attend. No pets will be allowed at this event. Bring your binoculars, telescopes, red lens flashlights, etc. if you have them and enjoy a night of learning under the stars. **NO animals allowed at this event**
Fees: Regular Entrance Fees
Contact: Valerie Russ 575-356-5331

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

Hyde Memorial
History Walk Join seasonal ranger Emily on relaxed stroll through beautiful Hyde Memorial to learn more about its unique background, from prehistory to the modern day! This program will allow participants to share their own experiences, ask questions, and think about the future of the park.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Ranger Brynn 505-474-0196

Leasburg Dam
20 target 3D shoot Join us at Leasburg Dam State Park for a 3-D archery fun shoot/ASA Qualifier shoot including 20 targets!! New Mexico residents $5.00. Non-residents $10 or display a valid New Mexico State Parks annual pass.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Buffy 575-373-5304

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Habitat Helpers This event will involve habitat improvement and beatification task at the Rio Grande Nature Center. If you can join, please meet at the group shelter, wear long pants, sturdy closed toe shoes, and bring work gloves, sun protection and a water bottle.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Levi Dean 505 344-7240

Navajo Lake
3 Rivers Bass Team Trail Bass Tournament
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Billy Dunson 505-320-1093

Navajo 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: Oran Hurst 505-632-2278
Register Online

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Badgers in the Bosque Join us at the Rio Grande Nature Center for an educational talk on badgers presented by Ann Hunkins. Ann Hunkins is a graduate student at Prescott College in the Environmental Studies Program. She will be presenting on her findings during her American badger studies along the Rio Grande. Prepare to learn about signs of badgers such as fresh digs, burrows and tracks!
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Olivia Martinez 505-344-7240

Living Desert
Lunar Eclipse Star Party We are partnering with Inspired by Science to host a Lunar Eclipse Star Party. Partial eclipse begins around 8:30PM with peak totality occurring at 10:12PM. We will have telescopes to use but feel free to bring your own. Bring a chair or blanket if you want to sit or lay down and watch the stars. This event is in the parking lot only and is free to attend, the zoo will remain closed.
Fees: Free
Contact: Craig Jennings (575) 887-551

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