Cerrillos Hills Star Party
Cerrillos Hills Star Party
Venture into Cerrillos Hills State Park after dark to explore the starry night sky! Take in views of Jupiter, star clusters, nebula and distant galaxies. Rangers will welcome you in the upper parking lot, beyond the white gate.
Date: Friday, March 6th, 2026
Time: 7pm
Location: Cerrillos Hills State Park,37 Main Street, Cerrillos, NM 87010
Cost: NM residents are free through April 30th, 2026. Accepted proofs of residency for New Mexico State Parks are a valid NM Driver's license or a current NM registered vehicle. Out-of-state visitors are subject to the permit fee of $10 per vehicle year-round. Permit fee is due upon arrival and must be exact cash or check. Follow the permit steps listed and be sure the white permit slip is visible from outside your vehicle.
Park Information
Open every day from sunrise to 9PM. Park entrance is 1/2 mile north of Cerrillos Village on County Road 59.
The Visitor Center is located at 37 Main Street on the corner of 1st and Main in Cerrillos Village. Open hours are 10am-4pm Saturday and Sunday or by appointment. Call 505-474-0196.
Event Information
Location: Cerrillos Hills State Park,37 Main Street, Cerrillos, NM 87010
https://www.cerrilloshills.org/
Cost: NM residents are free through April 30th, 2026.Out-of-state visitors are subject to the permit fee of $10 per vehicle year-round.
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