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 $10 per vehicle DAY USE FEE required UPON ENTRY - FOR NON - NM Residents.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Alex Mares 575-523-4398

Ute Lake
2025 Trash Pick-Up at Ute Lake! Join the Cleanup at Ute Lake State Park! Help us keep the park beautiful—come out for a trash pick-up event and make a difference! Why join? Earn community service hours with your organization of choice Enjoy ICE CREAM FLOATS afterward as a refreshing reward! A perfect way to give back while enjoying the outdoors ?? Meet us at the Ute Lake Visitor Center—your support will be greatly appreciated! Sponsored by Friends of Ute Lake State Park
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Laken Humble (575)487-2284

Eagle Nest Lake
Soil & Water Merit Badge Designed to meet most of the requirements of the Soil and Water Conservation Merit Badge, however, some requirements may not be completed in class. With outside work, the participants can finish with the counselor by email. Bring a sack lunch, no food is available on site. The program is free, the regular Park Entrance Fee applies for all vehicles. Please bring exact cash or check or display a valid New Mexico State Parks annual pass/permit. Pre-registration through a responsible adult's email is mandatory. Membership in Scouting is not required; however the program is geared towards Scouting Badge Requirements. Email robert.smith@emnrd.nm.gov to sign up. Space is limited to 12.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Jordan Mitchell 575-377-1594

Oasis
Oasis Star Party Join the Clovis Astronomy Club for a night of star gazing on September 13, 2025. This will take place in the visitor center parking lot at dusk. Regular entrance fees apply for non-annual permit holders. All ages are invited to attend. No pets will be allowed at this event. Bring your binoculars, telescopes, red lens flashlights, etc. if you have them and enjoy a night of learning under the stars. **NO animals allowed at this event**
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Oasis State Park 575-356-5331

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

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