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

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

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

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

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

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

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