Star Party
Weekend Double Header: Star Party & Geology Hike at Cerrillos Hills State Park
Star Party
Experience the night sky above Cerrillos Hills State Park. Take in views of star clusters, nebulae, distant galaxies and planets Jupiter and Mars.
The park telescope will be set-up across from the main park entrance in the vault toilet lot.
Program begins promptly at 7pm.
Date: Friday, February 21st, 2025
Time: 7pm
Location: Cerrillos Hills State Park
Geology Hike
Learn to decode the ancient past through the eyes of a geologist. Local rockhound, Scott Renbarger will be your guide.
Program begins promptly at 11am
Date: Sunday, February 23rd, 2025
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Cerrillos Hills State Park
Cerrillos Hills State Park is FREE for New Mexico residents through April 30th. Accepted proof of NM residency includes a state issued ID or a New Mexico license plate on vehicle.
The fee for out of state visitors is $10 per vehicle. Exact cash or check accepted.
Meet at the main parking lot, 1/2 mile north of Cerrillos village on County Road 59.
Park: Open every day from sunrise to 9PM. Park entrance is 1/2 mile north of Cerrillos Village on County Road 59. Permit fee is $5 per vehicle exact cash or check and due upon arrival at the self-pay station. Park trails map here or at the entrance.
Visitor Center: 37 Main Street at the corner of 1st and Main in Cerrillos Village. Open weekends from 10am until 4pm and by appointment. Call 505 474-0196.
Event Information
Location: Cerrillos Hills State Park,1/2 mile north of Cerrillos village on County Road 59.
https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/spd/find-a-park/cerrillos-hills-state-park/
Cost: FREE for New Mexico residents through April 30th. Accepted proof of NM residency includes a state issued ID or a New Mexico license plate on vehicle. The fee for out of state visitors is $10 per vehicle. Exact cash or check accepted.
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