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Events for
February
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Thursday, May 6-Sunday, May 9
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10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
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Living Desert
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Mescal Roast Mountain Spirit Dances
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This annual Mescalero Apache interpretive and ceremonial event begins on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. with the Mescal Pit Blessing. Friday and Saturday feature a Native American Arts and Crafts Show all day, an Interpretive Roundtable at 2:00 p.m., the Apache Feast Dinner at 6:00 p.m. followed by the Apache War Dances and Dance of the Mountain Spirits. The event concludes Sunday morning with the Mescal Pit Opening at 11:00 a.m. and the Mescal Tasting Ceremony. Tickets for the Dinner and Dances are limited to 500 each night and are $15.00 each. To purchase, call (575) 887-5516
Fees:
see above
Contact:
Linda Frank
(575) 887-5516
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Saturday, May 8
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09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Oliver Lee
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Heritage Preservation Day
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Come enjoy a quiet green oasis of cottonwoods, ash trees and maidenhair fern in the Chihuahuan Desert. Experience the beauty and history of Dog Canyon and the Tularosa Basin. A full schedule of programs will be announced.
Fees:
Regular Entrance Fee
Contact:
Charles Wood
575-437-8284
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Friday, May 14
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08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Bottomless Lakes
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Bottomless Lakes Star Party
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Enjoy the spring evening. Telescopes will be available for night sky veiwing and astronomers will be on hand to guide your tour. There is no charge for the event but regular park fees do apply.
Fees:
Regular Entrance Fee
Contact:
Stefan Conkle
575-624-6058
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Saturday, May 15
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08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
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Oliver Lee
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Venus & Diana @ Sunset
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While the sun sets two celestial beauties will appear in conjunction, Venus and the Moon. The Amateur Astronomers Group will be sponsoring a spring sky tour including the constellations Ursa Major and Bootes. Meet at Group Shelter.
Fees:
Regular Entrance Fee
Contact:
Charles Wood
575-437-8284
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Sunday, May 23
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10:30 AM - 03:00 PM
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Sugarite Canyon
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Coal Camp, Cowboys and Cars!
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Join a parade of vintage Model A Fords from the town of Raton out to Sugarite Canyon State Park to celebrate the park's 25th anniversary year! Wander along the living history trail to chat with "residents" of the 1930s coal camp. Enjoy a chuckwagon cowboy meal, listen to live music and go on a horseback or carriage ride!
Fees:
Regular Entrance Fee
Contact:
staff
575-445-5607
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Thursday, May 27
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08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
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Living Desert
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Full Moon Walk
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Tthe entrance time is limited to a half-hour, but visitors stroll through the zoo by the light of the full moon. This is a beautiful time to experience the park.
Fees:
Regular Entrance Fee
Contact:
Kathryn Law
(575) 887-5516
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Saturday, May 29-Sunday, June 6
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06:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sugarite Canyon
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Sugarite Fishing Derby
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Join us for this weeklong fishing derby to catch tagged fish for cash and prizes--and enter the drawing for a fishing boat!
Fees:
Regular Entrance Fee plus $10
Contact:
staff
575-445-5607
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