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Saturday, February 22
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Leasburg Dam
Star Program
The star show begins at SUNDOWN! Join us monthly as we open the Leasburg Dam Observatory to the public to see some of the most amazing sights in the night sky. The Astronomical Society of Las Cruces members operate a large 16" telescope and other telescopes just outside the observatory. View amazing deep-space objects through these telescopes, such as globular star clusters, planetary nebulae, distant planets, and far-away galaxies!
The event is free for NM Residents and the regular Park Entrance Fee applies for out-of-state residents. Please bring exact cash or check or display a valid New Mexico State Parks annual pass/permit.
Fees:
Regular Entrance Fee
Contact:
Park staff
575-524-4068
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Saturday, February 22
08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Leasburg Dam
Bird Tour
Join us for 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 who will teach you how to improve your bird identification skills. Bring binoculars, wear comfortable hiking shoes, and dress for the weather. MEET at 8:00 AM - AT THE VISITOR CENTER.
The event is free for NM Residents and the regular Park Entrance Fee applies for out-of-state residents. Please bring exact cash or check or display a valid New Mexico State Parks annual pass/permit.
Fees:
Regular Entrance Fee
Contact:
Park staff
575-524-4068
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Saturday, March 22
07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
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!
Entry to the park is free for NM Residents and the regular Park Entrance Fee applies for out-of-state residents. Please bring exact cash or check or display a valid New Mexico State Parks annual pass/permit.
Fees:
Regular Entrance Fee
Contact:
any park staff
575-524-4068
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Saturday, March 29
08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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.
Entry to the park is free for NM Residents and the regular Park Entrance Fee applies for out-of-state residents. Please bring exact cash or check or display a valid New Mexico State Parks annual pass/permit.
Fees:
Regular Entrance Fee
Contact:
any park staff
575-524-4068
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Saturday, April 19
07:45 PM - 09:30 PM
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!
The Regular Park Entrance Fee is waived for NM Residents but applies for out-of-state residents ($10). Please bring exact cash or check or display a valid New Mexico State Parks annual pass/permit.
Fees:
Regular Entrance Fee
Contact:
any park staff
575-524-4068
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Saturday, April 26
08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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
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Saturday, May 17
08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Leasburg Dam
STAR PROGRAM
The 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!
The program is free, but 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.
Fees:
Regular Entrance Fee
Contact:
any park staff
575-524-4068
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