The Skies of Our Ancestors at Cerrillos Hills State Park
7:00pm - 9:00pm
The Skies of Our Ancestors
Join as we kick-off International Dark Sky Week and discover The Skies of our Ancestors at Cerrillos Hills State Park! The evening will begin with a presentation indoors featuring cultural astronomy from around the world and steps we can all take to preserve the most ancient of all natural beauties, the night sky. Weather permitting: After the presentation, they will have stargazing on the visitor center grounds.
Date/ Time: Saturday, April 11th, 7pm
Location: The Visitor Center is located at 37 Main Street on the corner of 1st and Main in Cerrillos Village.
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 trails map here or at the entrance.
Park Information: Open every day from sunrise to 9PM. Park entrance is 1/2 mile north of Cerrillos Village on County Road 59.Open hours are 10am-4pm Saturday and Sunday or by appointment. Call 505 474-0196.
Event Information
Location: The Visitor Center is located at 37 Main Street on the corner of 1st and Main in Cerrillos Village
https://www.cerrilloshills.org/
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