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, features furnishings and displays that provide a window into the history of early ranching in the Tularosa Basin. Meet me at the visitor center. You will drive your own vehicle, following a staff member to the Ranch House about 1.75 miles away. We recommend you bring water to drink.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Kate German (575) 437-8284

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, features furnishings and displays that provide a window into the history of early ranching in the Tularosa Basin. Meet me at the visitor center. You will drive your own vehicle, following a staff member to the Ranch House about 1.75 miles away. We recommend you bring water to drink.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Kate German (575) 437-8284

Oliver Lee
Coffee Chat Join us in the visitor center for a Coffee Chat with park volunteers and staff! We'll be on hand to answer questions about our area's history, plants, and wildlife. This is your chance to be social, meet your fellow campers, and maybe learn something new. This event is made possible by the Friends of Dog Canyon once a month.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Kate German (575) 437-8284

Oliver Lee
Live Birds of Prey Join us in the Chihuahuan Desert Garden to meet a hawk, owl, and vulture in person. New Mexico Raptors was started in 2006 by wildlife educator, Laura McCann. This non-profit organization is dedicated to teaching New Mexicans about wildlife conservation and the importance of raptors in our environment. NMR does live birds-of-prey presentations throughout the state with injured non-releasable birds that are native to the Land of Enchantment. Bring your own chair.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Kate German (575) 437-8284

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Guided Bird Walk Join us for our Guided Bird Walks every Saturday and Sunday morning. Preregistration is required. Please call the RGNC Front Desk 505-344-7240 to sign up. Walks are limited to (12) people. The Park’s Day-Use Fee is $3.00 per vehicle (exact cash or check). Friends of the RGNC permit holders and NM State Parks annual permit holders enter free with 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

Oliver Lee
Guided Riparian Nature Trail Hike The Riparian Nature Trail takes you up to the bottom of Dog Canyon. The first section is developed and easy. Be ready to scramble up and over rocks as you ascend up the canyon bottom. It's a beautiful hike that few people take the time to see. This hike is for the adventurous! You'll see plants you didn't realize grew in our area and beautiful views. Bring plenty of water and wear sturdy shoes.
Fees: Regular entrance fee
Contact: Kate German 575-437-8284

Oliver Lee
Guided Riparian Nature Trail Hike Whether you are an experienced birder, wanting to learn about birding, or interested in sitting quietly and watching the birds, the Oliver Lee Memorial State Park Birding Program is for you. Bring binoculars if you have them, drinking water, and comfortable clothes. Bird Checklists and guides will be provided. The morning will begin with a brief overview of birding then a quick walk down the Riparian Nature Trail to sit on the ground or a large boulder to listen and look for New Mexico's Winter and Year Long feathered friends.
Fees: Regular entrance fee
Contact: Kate German 575-437-8284

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Guided Bird Walk Join us for our Guided Bird Walks every Saturday and Sunday morning. Preregistration is required. Please call the RGNC Front Desk 505-344-7240 to sign up. Walks are limited to (12) people. The Park’s Day-Use Fee is $3.00 per vehicle (exact cash or check). Friends of the RGNC permit holders and NM State Parks annual permit holders enter free with 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

Cerrillos Hills
Star Party Come explore the night sky above Cerrillos Hills State Park. Catch a green laser guided tour of bright stars, constellations, then marvel at close-up views of star clusters, nebulae, distant galaxies and Mars through telescopes.
Fees: $5 per vehicle
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, features furnishings and displays that provide a window into the history of early ranching in the Tularosa Basin. Meet me at the visitor center. You will drive your own vehicle, following a staff member to the Ranch House about 1.75 miles away. We recommend you bring water to drink.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Kate German (575) 437-8284

Oliver Lee
Life in the Desert Join us in the visitor center for our Life in the Desert discovery table. Learn about odd couples and symbiotic relationships.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Kate German (575) 437-8284

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, features furnishings and displays that provide a window into the history of early ranching in the Tularosa Basin. Meet me at the visitor center. You will drive your own vehicle, following a staff member to the Ranch House about 1.75 miles away. We recommend you bring water to drink.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Kate German (575) 437-8284

Pancho Villa
Camp Furlong Day The public is invited to attend Pancho Villa State Park’s Annual Camp Furlong Day. This event occurs as a part of the greater Fiesta de Amistad in the village of Columbus, NM. During the day, tours of the park exhibit hall will be available. Also, a guided historical tour of the village of Columbus will occur at 9AM. The State Park will offer three special guest speakers providing historical presentations & slide shows in the Park’s Exhibit Hall.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Jonathin Horsley 575-531-2711

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Nature Walk Enjoy a leisurely exploration of the Middle Rio Grande Bosque ecosystem with one of the RGNC volunteer naturalists. Preregistration is required. Please call the RGNC Front Desk 505-344-7240 to sign up. Walks are limited to (12) people. Search for signs of animal life and discover how the Bosque and the Rio Grande provide habitat. 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 permit holders and NM State Parks annual permit holders enter free with valid permit displayed.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: RGNC Front Desk 505-344-7240

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Guided Bird Walk Join us for our Guided Bird Walks every Saturday and Sunday morning. Preregistration is required. Please call the RGNC Front Desk 505-344-7240 to sign up. Walks are limited to (12) people. The Park’s Day-Use Fee is $3.00 per vehicle (exact cash or check). Friends of the RGNC permit holders and NM State Parks annual permit holders enter free with 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

Roswell Public Library
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: Scott Chalmers 505-490-3507
Register Online

Sumner Lake
New Mexico Raptors Join us for a live Birds of Prey presentation by New Mexico Raptors. NM Raptors will inform and entertain you with several birds of prey and afterwards you are welcome to join us for refreshments and enjoy the park.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Jacob Terrell 5753552542

Living Desert
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: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Scott Chalmers 505-490-3507
Register Online

Oliver Lee
Guided Hike on the Dog Canyon Trail This hike threads through the most scenic canyon in the Sacramento Ranger District. We will be hiking to the ruins of a stone cabin, 3 miles up canyon. This hike is very demanding but the rewards are worth it. You'll see some amazing views of Tularosa Basin. Agave, ocotillo, yucca, and mesquite, along with a wide variety of grasses and an occasional prickly pear, grow along the trail.  The trail winds around the dry arroyos that make for scenic side canyons. Bring plenty of water, snacks, and lunch. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and plan on roughly 5 hours of hiking.
Fees: Regular entrance fee
Contact: Kate German 575-437-8284

Oliver Lee
Guided Hike on the Dog Canyon Trail This hike threads through the most scenic canyon in the Sacramento Ranger District. We will be hiking to the ruins of a stone cabin, 3 miles up canyon. This hike is very demanding but the rewards are worth it. You'll see some amazing views of Tularosa Basin. Agave, ocotillo, yucca, and mesquite, along with a wide variety of grasses and an occasional prickly pear, grow along the trail.  The trail winds around the dry arroyos that make for scenic side canyons. Bring plenty of water, snacks, and lunch. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and plan on roughly 5 hours of hiking.
Fees: Regular entrance fee
Contact: Kate German 575-437-8284

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Guided Bird Walk Join us for our Guided Bird Walks every Saturday and Sunday morning. Preregistration is required. Please call the RGNC Front Desk 505-344-7240 to sign up. Walks are limited to (12) people. The Park’s Day-Use Fee is $3.00 per vehicle (exact cash or check). Friends of the RGNC permit holders and NM State Parks annual permit holders enter free with 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

Elephant Butte Lake
Music of our ancestors Mario Portillo, Harold Dick, and Don Hallock will perform Mexican and Native American songs and old-time favorites in exploring the music from Sierra County’s variety of local cultures. Singer/guitarist Portillo and singer/drummer Harold Dick will perform the music of their native cultures (Mexican and Apache) and provide some background of each piece.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Kurt Fulkerson 575-744-5923

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, features furnishings and displays that provide a window into the history of early ranching in the Tularosa Basin. Meet me at the visitor center. You will drive your own vehicle, following a staff member to the Ranch House about 1.75 miles away. We recommend you bring water to drink.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Kate German (575) 437-8284

Leasburg Dam
Star Show 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! 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

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: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Leigh Kirkeeide 505-632-2278
Register Online

Oliver Lee
Meet the West Grab your boots and join us at Oliver Lee's Dog Canyon Ranch! • Guided tours of Ranch House • History of the area and Native American storyteller • Selfie photo booth • Stick horse races for kids Stop by the Ranch House and enjoy cowboy coffee, and lemonade, and feel free to bring camping chairs as seating at the ranch is limited. This event is sponsored by the Friends of Dog Canyon. Thank you to our partners: Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, Mesilla Valley State Park, and the Las Cruces BLM Office.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Kate German (575) 437-8284

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Guided Bird Walk Join us for our Guided Bird Walks every Saturday and Sunday morning. Preregistration is required. Please call the RGNC Front Desk 505-344-7240 to sign up. Walks are limited to (12) people. The Park’s Day-Use Fee is $3.00 per vehicle (exact cash or check). Friends of the RGNC permit holders and NM State Parks annual permit holders enter free with 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

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Stories Under the Cottonwood Tree Join us for Stories Under the Cottonwood Tree, at The Rio Grande Nature Center State Park. Listen to tales of Merry March Mischief. 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. Children should always bring their own adult to enjoy the fun, too! Aside from the Park Day-Use Fee, there is no additional charge for this program. The Park Day-Use Fee is $3.00 per vehicle exact cash or check (Friends of the RGNC permit holders and NM State Parks annual permit holders enter free with valid permit displayed). Stories Under the Cottonwood Tree will be offered at 10:30 am on the third Saturday of each month (weather permitting).
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: RGNC Front Desk 505-344-7240

Ute Lake
St. Patty's Dash Join the Friends of Ute Lake for a St. Patrick's Day themed 5K fun run. Participants will meet at the Ute Lake Visitor Center at 7:30 a.m. There is a $30.00, non-refundable fee. Children ages 10 and under participate for free (youth shirts are $10.00). Get your registration form at Ute Lake Visitor Center, online at the Friends of Ute Lake Facebook page, or at the Logan Municipal School Library.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Laken Humble (575) 487-2284

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Guided Bird Walk Join us for our Guided Bird Walks every Saturday and Sunday morning. Preregistration is required. Please call the RGNC Front Desk 505-344-7240 to sign up. Walks are limited to (12) people. The Park’s Day-Use Fee is $3.00 per vehicle (exact cash or check). Friends of the RGNC permit holders and NM State Parks annual permit holders enter free with 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

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, features furnishings and displays that provide a window into the history of early ranching in the Tularosa Basin. Meet me at the visitor center. You will drive your own vehicle, following a staff member to the Ranch House about 1.75 miles away. We recommend you bring water to drink.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Kate German (575) 437-8284

Ute Lake
New Mexico Boating Basics Class Get ready for next summer! The New Mexico boating basics classes are starting up again. 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

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

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: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Leigh Kirkeeide 505-632-2278
Register Online

Oliver Lee
Orienteering Meet in the visitor center to learn about orienteering. You'll get to try your hand at a brief course.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Kate German (575) 437-8284

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, features furnishings and displays that provide a window into the history of early ranching in the Tularosa Basin. Meet me at the visitor center. You will drive your own vehicle, following a staff member to the Ranch House about 1.75 miles away. We recommend you bring water to drink.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Kate German (575) 437-8284

Oliver Lee
Star Party Join us for the first star party of 2023 as we focus on Mars and the waxing crescent moon. Presented by the Alamogordo Astronomer’s Group. Meet at the Oliver Lee State Park Group Shelter.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Kate German (575) 437-8284

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Guided Bird Walk Join us for our Guided Bird Walks every Saturday and Sunday morning. Preregistration is required. Please call the RGNC Front Desk 505-344-7240 to sign up. Walks are limited to (12) people. The Park’s Day-Use Fee is $3.00 per vehicle (exact cash or check). Friends of the RGNC permit holders and NM State Parks annual permit holders enter free with 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

Ute Lake
Texas Walleye Association Texas Walleye Association will host a walleye tournament on Saturday and Sunday, March 25th and 26th from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm at Ute Lake State Park. Boats can launch from any of the five ramps in the park. It is a catch-and-release tournament with a weigh-in to be held at the Ute Lake Marina.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Bryan Garrison (620) 655-3823

Rio Grande Nature Ctr.
Guided Bird Walk Join us for our Guided Bird Walks every Saturday and Sunday morning. Preregistration is required. Please call the RGNC Front Desk 505-344-7240 to sign up. Walks are limited to (12) people. The Park’s Day-Use Fee is $3.00 per vehicle (exact cash or check). Friends of the RGNC permit holders and NM State Parks annual permit holders enter free with 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

Ute Lake
Hereford Bass Club This is a one-day bass fishing tournament on Sunday, March 26th from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. All participants will follow the rules of the Hereford Bass Club and catch and release. The weigh-in will take place at the Ute Lake weigh-in station by the marina. All equipment to weigh and measure the fish must follow the Hereford Bass Club rules.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Dan Brooks (806) 364-4520

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, features furnishings and displays that provide a window into the history of early ranching in the Tularosa Basin. Meet me at the visitor center. You will drive your own vehicle, following a staff member to the Ranch House about 1.75 miles away. We recommend you bring water to drink.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Kate German (575) 437-8284