Pancho Villa
13th Annual Luminarias at PVSP Join us on December 2nd, as we host our 13th annual Luminarias event at Pancho Villa State Park! Enjoy hundreds of luminaries, as well as, hot chocolate, and music. The Friends of Pancho Villa State Park will also be raffling off several turkeys and hams for families to enjoy during the winter holidays. The lighting of the luminaries will begin at sunset (5:06 PM), and the event will conclude at 7:00 PM. Day Use fees will be waived for this event, and donations will be collected for the Friends of Pancho Villa State Park to keep this event and others like it going for years to come. We look forward to seeing everyone out in their New Mexico State Parks this holiday season!
Fees: No Fees
Contact: Jonathin Horsley 575-531-2711

Pancho Villa
First Day Hike 2024 Join us at Pancho Villa State Park for a short hike to explore both the cultural and environmental aspects of the park grounds. The total hike distance will be about 0.75 miles. Visitors should have good walking shoes and water for the hike. First Day Hikes are part of a nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks to encourage people to get outdoors. On New Year’s Day, hundreds of free, guided hikes will be organized in all 50 states. Kids and adults all across America will be participating in First Day Hikes, getting their hearts pumping and enjoying the beauty of a state park. Last year nearly 55,000 people rang in the New Year, collectively hiking over 133,000 miles throughout the country! 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: Jonathin Horsley 575-531-2711