El Malpais National Park
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Friday April 5 8:30pm - 9:30pm MDT
Stargazing
Come out to Sandstone Bluffs for a constellation tour, stories, and deep sky viewing through a telescope. Please dress warmly and wear sturdy shoes. Bring a flashlight or head lamp with a red light setting if possible. Sandstone Bluffs is located off of Highway 117, aro......More
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Monday April 8 11:15am - 1:45pm MDT
Partial Solar Eclipse Across New Mexico
Stop by the El Malpais Visitor Center during the partial solar eclipse to safely look at the sun through our solar scope. From the visitor center's location, the partial eclipse will reach a maxiumum 70% coverage of the sun. The maximum will occur at 12:29 pm. Don't hur......More
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Friday April 12 8:00pm - 9:30pm MDT
Night Hike
Experience hiking at night on a 1.5-mile walk on the El Calderon Trail and learn how animals are adapted to nocturnal life. Please wear sturdy shoes and warm layers. Bring a flashlight or headlamp, preferably one with a red light setting. The El Calderon Trailhead is lo......More
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Friday April 19 6:30pm - 9:00pm MDT
All About Astronomy
Come learn all about the night sky from guest astronomer Derek Wallentinsen from the Albuquerque Astronomical Society. He will give a presentation followed by telescope viewing at the El Malpais Visitor Center located at 1900 E. Santa Fe Ave. in Grants.
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Friday April 26 8:30pm - 9:30pm MDT
Constellation Tour
View the park’s dark night skies at El Calderon with a constellation tour as we transition from winter to summer constellations. Please wear sturdy shoes and warm layers. Bring a flashlight or headlamp, preferably one with a red light setting. The El Calderon Trailhead ......More