Meet Artist-in-Residence Poet James-Hovda for a scavenger hunt of local natural materials then regroup to put them to use in creating your own personal piece of art with guidance from Poet at the Group Site! No registration needed
Special Memorial day hike! Join us for an exhilarating 1.5-mile hike, where you’ll delve into the fascinating stories and remarkable challenges that have shaped our region into the vibrant and stunning landscape it is today. MORE INFO: Discover the captivating stories and challenges of our region's history that have shaped its complexity and beauty today […]
In preparation for the Public Lands Day of Action on Saturday, June 7th, join us at the Friends of OMDP office to make our protest signs. Markers will be provided but please bring your own blank poster!
From selling off our public lands, to our national monuments undone or opened to mining, we are calling our communities to show how much these lands mean to them. We want to bring attention to the love people have for this landscape because the Trump Administration and Secretary Burgum are attempting to ignore the voices […]
Location: Fillmore Canyon Trail-First La Cueva parking lot/picnic area Duration: about 3 hours Total Distance: About 2.5 miles. Please expect frequent stops along the way Join us to learn about the geology and mining history of Fillmore Canyon! Discover the fascinating world of geology and delve into the rich mining history of Fillmore Canyon. Our […]
September 26 | 6 PM | Amador Patio, Las Cruces, NM Welcome to CAMP OMDPWe are bringing the spirit of summer camp to downtown Las Cruces with a free, family friendly evening celebrating 25 years of the National Conservation Lands. Camp vibes (no tents required), music, and fun activities. What to ExpectEnjoy music from DJ […]
September 27| 9 AM | Kilbourne Hole Kilbourne Hole was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1975, recognizing it’s outstanding and well-preserved geologic features that give us a window into the natural history of our planet and the volcanic processes that have shaped much of southern New Mexico. In recent years, Kilbourne Hole has become […]
Join Don on a hike to Fillmore Canyon. Learn about indigenous plant uses and the history of the Modoc Mine. This hike is a 2.1 mile round trip. Location: meet at the La Cueva Trailhead We ask folks to please be prepared with their own bottle of water and to wear comfortable footwear, and to […]
Join Jim on a hike to the Prehistoric Trackways discovery site. Explore evolution, geology, fossils, and ancient seabeds in this 3-mile roundtrip hike. Location: meet at the Ridgeline Trailhead at Prehistoric Trackways. Please be prepared for this hike by bringing a bottle of water, and be mindful of the weather as the season transitions.
Every Tuesday! Join us for a sunset mountain bike ride and learn about your monument lands along the way! Riders must bring their own trail-ready mountain bike and helmet. Bike light recommended. Meet at Doña Ana Mtn parking area No registration needed.