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| A-T-P |  | | AKA AstroTelePort. A private observatory. |
 | AGS Observatory |  | | A private observatory near Datil. |
| Alamogordo |  | | Home of the Alamogordo Astronomy Club. |
| Albuquerque |  | | Home of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society. |
| Altair Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| Amigo Too |  | | A private observing site. |
| Anadromada Observatory |  | | A private observatory near Deming. |
| Apache Point |  | | Home of Apache Point Observatory,
Sloan Digital Sky Survey and the
Sunspot Solar Observatory. In Sunspot. |
| Aqua Fria Peak |  | | Forecast covers the genreal area of mountain Agua Fria Peak and the town of Angle Fire. |
| Artesia |  | | |
| Astronomers Paradise |  | | A remote pier-leasing observatory. Near Cotton City. |
| Astronomy Adventures Observing Site |  | | Commerical observing site of Astronomy Adventures. Near Cerrillos. |
| Bluewater Lake State Park |  | | State park near Prewitt. |
| Bosque Farms Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| C.J. Observatory & Retreat |  | | A private observatory at New Mexico Astronomy Village. |
| Caballo Lake State Park |  | | State park and site of Stars-n-Parks star parties. |
| Camino de Estrella Observatory |  | | A private observatory near Tijeras |
| Camp Tres Ritos |  | | A Boy Scout Camp near Tres Ritos. |
| Capilla Peak Observatory |  | | Observatory of the University of New Mexico. |
| Capulin Volcano National Monument |  | | National monument Near Capulin.
The gate across the road leading to the visitor's center closes at 4:30pm. However, observers are permitted to setup scopes just outside the park's fenced area.
See map link for exact location.
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| Carlsbad Caverns Visitor Center |  | | In Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Site of monthly and nightly astronomy programs. |
| Casa De Kayla Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| Casa Victoria Observatory |  | | A private observatory about 7 miles from Santa Fe. |
| Casitas de Gila Observatory |  | | Observatory at Casitas de Gila Commercial B&B / guesthouse. Near Gila |
| Celescina Ramah New Mexico Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| Chaco Culture National Historical Park |  | | Link |
| Charles Nicholas Memorial Observatory |  | | A private observatory somewhere around Mayhill. |
| City of Rocks State Park |  | | State park and site of Stars-n-Parks star parties. |
| Clayton Lake State Park |  | | State park near Clayton. |
| Clovis |  | | Home of the Clovis Astronomy Club. |
| Coronado State Monument |  | | In Coronado State Monument. |
| Corrales |  | | |
| Cosmic Campground |  | | Campground and site of public star parties.
In the western part of the Gila National Forest.
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| Cosmos Observatory |  | | A private observatory near Ilfeld. |
| Cowles |  | | A town in San Miguel county. Forecast also covers the central part of
Santa Fe National Forest |
| DSO - Upham |  | | An observing site of the Astronomical Society of Las Cruces,
located about 30 miles north of Las Cruces 5 miles east of exit 32, on I-25. |
| Dark Ridge Observatory |  | | A research observatory in the Lincoln National Forest. |
| Dark Skies Unlimited Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| Dark Sky New Mexico |  | | An astronomy real estate development in Hidalgo county, near Animas. |
| Darlington Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| Datil Well Recreation Area Campground |  | | Campground on BLM land. |
| Deep Sky West Remote Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| Deneb Observatory |  | | A private observatory 8 miles south of Deming at 9175 Lucca Road SW. |
| Dixon Ball Field |  | | A baseball field, used for star parties by the El Valle Astronomers. In Dixon. |
| Dome Valley Observatory |  | | Near Placitas. |
| Dutchman's Hill Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| Edgewood Skies Observatory |  | | A private observatory of affiliated with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society |
| El Camino Real Historic Trail Site |  | | A Heritage center used by the people at the
The Enchanted Skies Star Party as a star party site. |
| El Morro National Monument Visitor Center |  | | Visitor center of El Morro National Monument which is applying for
International Dark-Sky Park status. |
| El Rito Observatory |  | | On the El Rito campus of Northern New Mexico Community College.
Also used by the El Valle Astronomers. |
| Elizabeth Ann Machol Dragonfly Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| Enchanted Forest Ski Area |  | | A cross-country ski area. Near Red River. |
| Espanola |  | | |
| Etscorn Campus Observatory |  | | Observatory of New Mexico Tech University. Near Socorro. |
| FOAH Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| Farmington |  | | |
| Fenton Hill Observtory |  | | AKA TA-57. Observatory of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. |
| Fort Sumner |  | | Home of the Ft. Sumner NBSF station
and launching point for Balloon-borne Large-Aperture Sub-millimeter Telescope (BLAST). |
| Gallup |  | | A town in McKinley county. |
| General Nathan Twining Observatory |  | | GNTO is an observatory of The Albuquerque Astronomical Society (TAAS). About 10 miles south of Belen. |
| Ghost Ranch |  | | An education and retreat center of The Presbyterian Church. |
| Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument |  | | National monument near Silver City. |
| Gila Sky 22 |  | | Site of future private observatory. |
| Grants |  | | |
| Hat Ranch Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| Hobbs |  | | |
| Horizon Vista Observatory |  | | A private observatory near Belen |
| Juniper Campground |  | | Centered on the parkling area of Juniper campground at Bandelier National Monument. Home of the Bandelier NM
Night Sky Program. |
| Killer Rocks Observatory |  | | A private observatory |
| LINEAR |  | | Site of the Lincoln Near Earth Asteroid Research program. A group of observatories of
MIT at White Sands Missle Range. |
| La Cienega Alta Observatory |  | | A private observatory near Silver City. |
| Lamy Ridge Observatory |  | | A private observatory near Lamy.. |
| Las Cruces |  | | Home of the Astronomical Society of Las Cruces,
Jornada Observatory and Desert Moon Observatory. |
| Las Dos Scopes |  | | Site of private observatories. |
| Leasburg Dam State Park |  | | State park,
site of Stars-n-Parks star parties,
and the observatory of the Astronomical Society of Las Cruces. |
| Living Desert State Park |  | | AKA Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park
In Carlsbad. |
| Lordsburg |  | | |
| Magdalena Ridge Observatory |  | | A research observatory, aka MRO, of New Mexico Tech university.
Also site of the Langmuir Laboratory for Atmospheric Research.
Near the summit of South Baldy Peak |
| Majestic Skies Ranch |  | | A ranch between Claunch and Ancho. |
| Mesa Vista Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| Modest Pinon Observatory |  | | A private observatory in the Albuquerque East Mountains. |
| NF/ Observatory |  | | NFO is near Silver City. |
| New Mexico Astronomy Village |  | | An astronomy village in Grant county. |
| New Mexico Skies |  | | An astronomy guest observatory between Cloudcroft and Mayhill. Also home of
Star Shadows Remote Observatory. Forecast also covers
New Mexico Skies Astronomy Enclave |
| Oak Flat Picnic Area |  | | Picnic area in Oak Flat which is in the
Sandia Ranger District of the
Cibola National Forest. Used as an
observing site by members of the
Albuquerque Astronomical Society among others. |
| Observaterry |  | | Terry's private observatory. In Truth or Consequences. |
| Oliver Lee Memorial State Park |  | | State park and site of Stars-n-Parks star parties. |
| Pancho Villa State Park |  | | State park. |
| Pelona Mountain |  | | In Catron county. |
| Rainbow Park Observatory |  | |
Observatory and Planetarium which is a joint venture of the city of Rio Rancho and the
Rio Rancho Astronomical Society (RRAS). Located in
Rainbow Park.
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| Rancho Hidalgo |  | | Developing astronomy community near Animas, NM. Possible future home of
Mirador Astronomy Village. |
| Rattle Snake Springs |  | | A public site near Rattle Snakes Springs Ranger Station, part of Carlsbad Caverns National Park. |
| Raven Sky Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| Rehoboth |  | | Home of the Calvin-Rehoboth Observatory. |
| Ring Place |  | | A backcountry camp staffed in the summer season by
Philmont Scout Ranch
for use by Scouts, BSA. |
| Roswell |  | | Home of the Roswell Astronomy Club. |
| Rusty's RV Ranch |  | | A guest ranch frequented by some amateur astronomers. |
| STACEE |  | | The Solar Tower Atmospheric Cherenkov Effect Experiment (STACEE) is a an air-shower gamma ray
observatory. Located at the
National Solar Thermal Test Facility
(NSTTF) of Sandia National Laboratories |
| San Ignacio Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| San Pedro Creek |  | | A private observing site somewhere along San Pedro Creek. |
| San Ysidro |  | | In Sandoval county. |
| Santa Fe |  | | Home of the Capital City Astronomy Club. |
| Silver City |  | | Home of Western New Mexico University which is associated with NF/ Observatory. |
| Sky Ranch Observatory |  | | A private observatory in Cerrillos, NM. |
| SkyPi RO and Howling Coyote RO |  | | A pier-leasing remote observatory somewhere around Pie Town. |
| Star Hill Inn |  | | A astronomy retreat and guest observatory near Sapello. |
| Stargate Observatory |  | | A private observatory near Paxton springs. |
| Sugarite Canyon State Park |  | | Centered on Soda Pocket Campground in
Sugarite Canyon State Park.
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| Sunflower Observatory |  | | |
| Tanager Observatory |  | | A private observatory near Albuquerque. |
| Taos |  | | A meeting place of the El Valle Astronomers. |
| Tatum |  | | Home of the Lea County Observers. |
| Telescopes in Education |  | | Private Site provides donated hosting services for Telescopes in Education. |
| The Lazy J |  | | Aka Stargeezer Home. A private observing site near Carrizozo. |
| The Section 8 Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| Three Rivers |  | | |
| Top Of The World Observatory |  | | A private observatory near Pie Town. |
| Truchas |  | | |
| Tzec Maun Observatory |  | | A private site of the Tzec Maun Foundation which makes their telescopes freely available to students and researchers, though the internet. Near Cloudcroft. |
| VLA |  | | The Very Large Array is a radio telescope not normally subject to the vagaries of weather.
But used as a star party site by the The Enchanted Skies Star Party organization. |
| Valle Grande Entrance Station |  | | Visitor Center of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. |
| Vallecito Observatory |  | | A private observatory. |
| Valley Vista Observatory |  | | Future observatory on a rental property. |
| Vista Larga Observation Area |  | | A private observing site, but available to members of The Albuquerque Astronomical Society. |
| W & B Observatory |  | | Near Cloudcroft. |
| White Ridge parking lot |  | | Parking lot at the trail head of the
White Mesa Bike Trails>.
Used as an observing site by the
Rio Rancho Astronomical Society.
Near San Ysidro. |
| White Rock |  | | Site near Los Alamos used by the Pajarito Astronomers |
| White Sands National Park |  | | National park west of Alamogordo. Site of
the White Sands Star Party. |
| Wolf Creek Estates Observatory |  | | A private observatory near Alto. |
| Zuni |  | | Home of Zuni High School. Forecast also covers Zuni Pueblo and Black Rock. |
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