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Sunday, December 1
08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Guided Bird Walk
Join us for our Guided Bird Walks every Saturday and Sunday morning. Please call the RGNC Front Desk at 505-344-7240 to sign up. The Park’s Day-Use Fee is $3.00 per vehicle (exact cash or check). Friends of RGNC and NM State Parks annual permit holders enter free with a valid permit displayed. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars, insect repellent and sunscreen, as needed. Meet at the Candelaria Viewing Area (Northeast side of the parking lot). If you are signed up and can’t attend, kindly call us so that we can open the spot to someone on the waiting list.
Fees:
Regular Entrance Fee
Contact:
Front Desk
(505) 344-7240
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Tuesday, December 3
08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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 $5 per vehicle DAY USE FEE required UPON ENTRY.
Fees:
Regular Entrance Fee
Contact:
Alex Mares
575-523-4398
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Friday, December 6
05:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Sugarite Canyon
Christmas on the Chicorica
The Friends of Sugarite Canyon will be hosting their annual Christmas on chicorica creek in the Sugarite Canyon Boardwalk area. Donations are appreciated.
Come enjoy a walk among the decorated Riverwalk complete with star gazing and warm beverages. Marshmallow roasting over a barrel fire will be available to visitors. Dress warmly as the event occurs predominantly outdoors.
Santa and the his coal miner friend will be present for photographs from 5-7:30pm.
Fees:
waived
Contact:
Park Staff
575-445-5607
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Saturday, December 7-Sunday, December 8
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Living Desert
Holiday Arts & Crafts Show
Join us for a merry event at the Holiday Arts & Crafts Show at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park. We will have holiday ornaments, wood and metal art, paintings, crochet and sewn crafts, festive jewelry, resin art, and much more! Stop by and find unique holiday gifts for your family and friends!
Fees:
Craft Show is Free
Contact:
Craig Jennings
(575) 887-5516
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Saturday, December 7
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Pancho Villa
Pancho Villa SP Luminarias 2024
Join us on December 7th, as we host our 14th annual Luminarias event at Pancho Villa State Park!
Enjoy hundreds of luminaries, hot chocolate, and music. The Friends of Pancho Villa State Park will also be raffling off several hams for families to enjoy during the winter holidays.
The luminaries will be lit at sunset (5:06 PM), and the event will conclude at 7:00 PM. Day-use fees will be waived for this event, and donations will be collected for the Friends of Pancho Villa State Park to keep this event and others like it going for years to come.
We look forward to seeing everyone out in their New Mexico State Parks this holiday season!
Fees:
Waived
Contact:
Jonathin Horsley
575-531-2711
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Saturday, December 7
08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Guided Bird Walk
Join us for our Guided Bird Walks every Saturday and Sunday morning. Please call the RGNC Front Desk at 505-344-7240 to sign up. The Park’s Day-Use Fee is $3.00 per vehicle (exact cash or check). Friends of RGNC and NM State Parks annual permit holders enter free with a valid permit displayed. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars, insect repellent and sunscreen, as needed. Meet at the Candelaria Viewing Area (Northeast side of the parking lot). If you are signed up and can’t attend, kindly call us so that we can open the spot to someone on the waiting list.
Fees:
Regular Entrance Fee
Contact:
Front Desk
(505) 344-7240
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Sunday, December 8
11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Cerrillos Hills
Hibernation Hike
Wildlife has many adaptations to get through the lean months of winter. On this guided hike, we will learn and discuss strategies different animals follow to conserve energy.
Fees:
$5 per vehicle
Contact:
park staff
505-474-0196
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Sunday, December 8
08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Guided Bird Walk
Join us for our Guided Bird Walks every Saturday and Sunday morning. Please call the RGNC Front Desk at 505-344-7240 to sign up. The Park’s Day-Use Fee is $3.00 per vehicle (exact cash or check). Friends of RGNC and NM State Parks annual permit holders enter free with a valid permit displayed. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars, insect repellent and sunscreen, as needed. Meet at the Candelaria Viewing Area (Northeast side of the parking lot). If you are signed up and can’t attend, kindly call us so that we can open the spot to someone on the waiting list.
Fees:
Regular Entrance Fee
Contact:
Front Desk
(505) 344-7240
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Saturday, December 14
05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Elephant Butte Lake
Holiday Luminaria Beach Walk
Come join Elephant Butte Lake State Park staff and the Friends of Elephant Butte Lake for a night of fellowship and friends. Walk among 3000 luminaria and 25 campfires with sites hosted by local businesses and organizations.
The regular Park Entrance Fee applies. Please bring exact cash or check or display a valid New Mexico State Parks annual pass.
Fees:
$5 Regular Entrance Fee
Contact:
Park staff
575-744-5923
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Saturday, December 14
11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Hyde Memorial
Meet Santa Claus at Hyde Memorial
Meet Santa Claus at Hyde Memorial State Park! Visit his workshop at the Visitor Center and snap a pic with the family. Hot Chocolate, coffee, and cookies will be provided by the Friends of Hyde.
Fees:
$5 Regular Entrance Fee
Contact:
Park Staff
505-983-7175
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Saturday, December 14
08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Guided Bird Walk
Join us for our Guided Bird Walks every Saturday and Sunday morning. Please call the RGNC Front Desk at 505-344-7240 to sign up. The Park’s Day-Use Fee is $3.00 per vehicle (exact cash or check). Friends of RGNC and NM State Parks annual permit holders enter free with a valid permit displayed. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars, insect repellent and sunscreen, as needed. Meet at the Candelaria Viewing Area (Northeast side of the parking lot). If you are signed up and can’t attend, kindly call us so that we can open the spot to someone on the waiting list.
Fees:
Regular Entrance Fee
Contact:
Front Desk
(505) 344-7240
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Saturday, December 14
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Nature Walk
See what's happening on the bosque trails. Please bring water, hat, sunglasses, etc. to be prepared for being outdoors. Enjoy a leisurely exploration of the Middle Rio Grande Bosque ecosystem with one of the RGNC volunteer naturalists. Search for signs of animal life and discover how the Bosque and the Rio Grande provide habitat. Registration is requested. Please call the RGNC Front Desk at 505-344-7240 to sign up. Walks are limited to 12 people. The walk is about 1.5 hours long. The mostly flat, sandy trail is just under 1 mile. This walk is appropriate for adults and children. Meet the volunteer naturalist on the west side of the parking lot at the start of the trail, near the bulletin board. The Park’s Day-Use Fee is $3.00 per vehicle (exact cash or check). Friends of the RGNC and NM State Parks annual pass holders enter free with valid permits displayed.
Fees:
Regular Entrance Fee
Contact:
RGNC Front Desk
505-344-7240
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Sunday, December 15
08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Guided Bird Walk
Join us for our Guided Bird Walks every Saturday and Sunday morning. Please call the RGNC Front Desk at 505-344-7240 to sign up. The Park’s Day-Use Fee is $3.00 per vehicle (exact cash or check). Friends of RGNC and NM State Parks annual permit holders enter free with a valid permit displayed. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars, insect repellent and sunscreen, as needed. Meet at the Candelaria Viewing Area (Northeast side of the parking lot). If you are signed up and can’t attend, kindly call us so that we can open the spot to someone on the waiting list.
Fees:
Regular Entrance Fee
Contact:
Front Desk
(505) 344-7240
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Friday, December 20
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Ute Lake
New Mexico Boating Basics Class
Get ready for next summer! New Mexico boating basics classes are starting up again. This month the class is on Friday, December 20th from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The classes are FREE and will take place at the Logan Municipal School Ag building, classroom 2, in Logan, New Mexico. Please call the Ute Lake visitor center at (575) 487-2284 to register, or sign up at the Logan School Office.
Fees:
Regular Entrance Fee
Contact:
Laken Humble
(575) 487-2284
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Saturday, December 21
05:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Leasburg Dam
STAR PROGRAM
Join us for a night of star gazing. Members from the Astronomical Society of Las Cruces will operate a 16" telescope to view amazing night sky objects. Through several telescopes, you will see nebulae, globular clusters, star clusters, planetary nebulae, galaxies, and more!
The show starts at sunset located at the Observatory - next to the visitor center parking lot. $5 per vehicle park entrance fee.
Fees:
Regular Entrance Fee
Contact:
any park staff
575-524-4068
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Saturday, December 21
08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Guided Bird Walk
Join us for our Guided Bird Walks every Saturday and Sunday morning. Please call the RGNC Front Desk at 505-344-7240 to sign up. The Park’s Day-Use Fee is $3.00 per vehicle (exact cash or check). Friends of RGNC and NM State Parks annual permit holders enter free with a valid permit displayed. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars, insect repellent and sunscreen, as needed. Meet at the Candelaria Viewing Area (Northeast side of the parking lot). If you are signed up and can’t attend, kindly call us so that we can open the spot to someone on the waiting list.
Fees:
Regular Entrance Fee
Contact:
Front Desk
(505) 344-7240
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Saturday, December 21
07:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ute Lake
3D Bow Shoot
It's that time again! The Friends of Ute Lake invite you to test your skills at our 3D Bow Shoot. Come meet us at Rogers Point Spur B to get your archery on, Saturday, December 21st at 7:00 am. The fee is $25.00 per person, all you can shoot. The regular $5 Park Entrance Fee also applies. Please bring exact cash or check, or display a valid New Mexico State Parks annual pass.
Fees:
Regular Entrance Fee
Contact:
Laken Humble
(575) 487-2284
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Sunday, December 22
08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Guided Bird Walk
Join us for our Guided Bird Walks every Saturday and Sunday morning. Please call the RGNC Front Desk at 505-344-7240 to sign up. The Park’s Day-Use Fee is $3.00 per vehicle (exact cash or check). Friends of RGNC and NM State Parks annual permit holders enter free with a valid permit displayed. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars, insect repellent and sunscreen, as needed. Meet at the Candelaria Viewing Area (Northeast side of the parking lot). If you are signed up and can’t attend, kindly call us so that we can open the spot to someone on the waiting list.
Fees:
Regular Entrance Fee
Contact:
Front Desk
(505) 344-7240
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Saturday, December 28
08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Leasburg Dam
Bird Tour
Join us on a guided tour. A Mesilla Valley Audubon birding expert will take you on a hike around Leasburg Dam State Park and help you learn how to identify birds. Meet at the Leasburg Dam State Park Visitor Center at 8am. Bring binoculars, appropriate hiking shoes and dress for the weather.
The regular Park Entrance Fee applies. Please bring exact cash or check or display a valid New Mexico State Parks annual pass.
Fees:
Regular Entrance Fee
Contact:
any park staff
575-524-4068
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Saturday, December 28
08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Guided Bird Walk
Join us for our Guided Bird Walks every Saturday and Sunday morning. Please call the RGNC Front Desk at 505-344-7240 to sign up. The Park’s Day-Use Fee is $3.00 per vehicle (exact cash or check). Friends of RGNC and NM State Parks annual permit holders enter free with a valid permit displayed. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars, insect repellent and sunscreen, as needed. Meet at the Candelaria Viewing Area (Northeast side of the parking lot). If you are signed up and can’t attend, kindly call us so that we can open the spot to someone on the waiting list.
Fees:
Regular Entrance Fee
Contact:
Front Desk
(505) 344-7240
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Sunday, December 29
08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Guided Bird Walk
Join us for our Guided Bird Walks every Saturday and Sunday morning. Please call the RGNC Front Desk at 505-344-7240 to sign up. The Park’s Day-Use Fee is $3.00 per vehicle (exact cash or check). Friends of RGNC and NM State Parks annual permit holders enter free with a valid permit displayed. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars, insect repellent and sunscreen, as needed. Meet at the Candelaria Viewing Area (Northeast side of the parking lot). If you are signed up and can’t attend, kindly call us so that we can open the spot to someone on the waiting list.
Fees:
Regular Entrance Fee
Contact:
Front Desk
(505) 344-7240
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