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

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
Geology Hike Local geology expert, Scott Renbarger will take you on an adventure through time to learn about the geology that makes Cerrillos Hills unique! Discover ancient history that made the hills a cultural and natural resource for the area. This hike will be a 1.5-mile loop and will include hiking up hills and some uneven surfaces.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Park Staff 505-474-0196
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City of Rocks
Star Party City of Rocks Star Party. Come out to City of Rocks to enjoy the night sky! The Star Party is hosted by the Friends of city of Rocks. The Program will begin with a Lazer guided presentation of the night sky followed by viewing of the night sky with the parks 14-inch Mead telescope.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Gabriel Medrano 575-536-2800

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.
Nature Art in the Park Come out to the park to explore your inner artist! We will be hosting Fall Nature Art in the Park where artists of all ages can create different art projects each first Saturday of the month.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Jenny Parsons 505-344-7240

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Bird Walk Discover the amazing birds that call the Rio Grande Nature Center home! Join local birding experts for a guided, hour-long walk through the park's wetlands as we look and listen for resident and migratory birds. Whether you are a seasoned birder or just getting started, all experience levels are welcome.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Jenny Parsons (505) 344-7240

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Nature Art in the Park Get creative with nature at the Rio Grande Nature Center. Drop in any time between 10 and noon as we use natural materials to create unique, nature-inspired collages. This hand-on art activity is fun for all ages, and no artistic experience is necessary. Come explore your creativity and find inspiration in the natural world.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Jenny Parsons (505) 344-7240

Hyde Memorial
Birding Walk Join Ranger Brynn on a birding walk to glimpse birds in Hyde State Park! Bring your binoculars, or borrow ours, and learn how to identify birds in the alpine zone.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Ranger Brynn 505-474-0196

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Bird Walk Discover the amazing birds that call the Rio Grande Nature Center home! Join local birding experts for a guided, hour-long walk through the park's wetlands as we look and listen for resident and migratory birds. Whether you are a seasoned birder or just getting started, all experience levels are welcome.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Jenny Parsons (505) 344-7240

Oliver Lee
Reptiles & Amphibians of New Mexico Join us at Oliver Lee Memorial State Park on November 14 to learn about some of the reptiles and amphibians that we share this land with, and how these misunderstood animals are a vital part of the local ecosystem. The event starts at 1:00pm at the visitors' center. See you there!
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Kate German 505-660-7381

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Nature Walk Explore the beauty of the bosque on a guided nature walk. Discover the plants, wildlife, and unique habitats that make this riverside forest so special.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Jenny Parsons (505) 344-7240

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Nature Walk Join us for stories under the Cottonwoods! Our skilled storyteller will share tales of the bosque with visitors of all ages.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Jenny Parsons (505) 344-7240

Storrie Lake
Birding Walk Join Ranger Brynn on a birding walk to glimpse birds in Storrie Lake State Park! Bring your binoculars, or borrow ours, and learn how to identify birds on the lake! Meet at the across the road from the playground.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Ranger Brynn 505-474-0196

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Mammals of the Bosque Join a park ranger to learn about the secretive life of mammals captured on the park's trail cameras. This interpretive talk with delve into coyotes, bobcat, porcupines and more!
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Mackenzie (505) 344-7240

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Poetry in the Park Let the river, cottonwoods, and wildlife spark your creativity. Join us for a poetry and creative writing series where nature becomes both muse and classroom. Through guided exercises, observation, and reflection, participants will craft original work inspired by the landscapes and stories of the Rio Grande.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Olivia Martinez 505-344-7240

Logan Public Schools
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: Jeremy Morrison 505-632-2278
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Villanueva
Birding Walk Join Ranger Brynn on a birding walk to glimpse birds in Villanueva State Park! Bring your binoculars, or borrow ours, and learn how to identify birds in the Pecos wilderness. Meet at the Villanueva State Park Visitor Center.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Park Staff 505-474-0196

Cerrillos Hills
Stuffing Strut Join our post-holiday ramble through the Cerrillos Hills. Strut your stuff and leave those turkeys behind! This hike will be a 1.5-mile loop and will include hiking up hills and some uneven surfaces.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Ranger Brynn 505-474-0196
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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.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: any park staff 575-524-4068

Cerrillos Hills
Birding Walk Join Ranger Brynn on a birding walk to glimpse birds in Cerrillos Hills State Park! Bring your binoculars, or borrow ours, and learn how to identify birds in the juniper/pinon woodland. This walk will be .5 miles and may include some slow elevation gain.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Ranger Brynn 505-474-0196
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