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 […]
Join Don for a fun, informative mountain bike ride through the Doña Ana Mountains! Bring bike & helmet and get ready for 3–6 miles of riding, adjusted to the group’s pace and interest. Meet at the Doña Ana Mountains parking lot.Just show up, no RSVP needed!