Park
Capulin Volcano National Monument
NM
The cone rises steeply from the surrounding grassland to an elevation of 2,494 m above sea level.
Dark Sky Places in NM
Park
Chaco Culture National Historical Park
NM
The park, which has been protecting its archaeological riches since it was established in 1907, also protects its naturally dark night skies through a set of strict lighting guidelines that include the use of dark sky friendly lighting.
Park
Clayton Lake State Park
NM
The area around the Park was a stopover point for travelers along the Cimarron Cutoff of the Santa Fe Trail during the 19th century; today the Park hosts approximately 65,000 visitors per year, many of whom attend sta...
Sanctuary
Cosmic Campground
NM
Forest Service – Glenwood Ranger Station Website (575) 539-2481 Land Area 0.01 km2 Documents Application Lightscape Management Plan Press Release Annual Reports Media New signage at the Cosmic Campground IDSS in western New Mexico, U.S., March 2017.
Park
El Morro National Monument
NM
Today, the monument protects 1,278 acres of land at approximately 7,200 to 7,500 feet of elevation and is administered by the U.S. National Park Service.
Park
Fort Union National Monument
NM
There is a visitor center with exhibits about the fort and a film about the Santa Fe Trail.
Park
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument
NM
These interpretive programs consists of ranger-led sunset hikes, stargazing opportunities with park telescopes, dark sky photography workshops, and educational materials that draw attention to what visitors can do to ...
Urban
Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge
NM
It is located 7 miles (11km) south of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Park
Valles Caldera National Preserve
NM
Designated 2021 Category International Dark Sky Park Address 39201 NM-4 Jemez Springs, NM 87025 USA Google Maps Contact Corey Lycopolus Website Tel.: +1(505) 309-2620 Land Area 361 km2 Documents Application Press Release Annual Reports Weather