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

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.
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

Rockhound
Holiday Lights 1100+ Luminaries will be displayed along roadway and Visitor Center. We will be serving hot cider & biscochitos.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Robert V. Apodaca 575-546-6182

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

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