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.
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.
Where: Soledad Canyon When: Saturday, November 1st at 9 AM; expected finish around 11:30 AM Distance: Approximately 3 miles Family-friendly event! Join Jim Enright for this moderate hike of about 3 miles, which will take roughly 2.5 hours. You'll have the opportunity to learn about the area's history and plant life. The route follows a […]
Location: Picacho Peak Recreation Area, Las Cruces, NM Total Distance: About 3.5 miles. Our guides will make frequent stops along the way. Ever wondered about that volcano in our backyard or what the "Butterfield Trail" was? Join us for a scenic, guided hike in the Picacho Peak Recreation area of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National […]
Volcanoes & Trail Dust, Part 1 This hike does not go to the peak but around the area Date & Time: Saturday November 29, 2025 Location: Picacho Peak Recreation Area, Las Cruces, NM Duration: 3.5 to 4 hours Total Distance: About 3.5 miles. Our guides will make frequent stops along the way. Ever wondered about […]