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Parks & Recreation Upcoming Events

View upcoming events from the Parks and Recreation Department.

"Wing" in the New Year

Jan 03, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM Candelaria Nature Preserve
Join us for a beginner-friendly Birding BioBlitz co-hosted by the Bird Alliance of Central New Mexico, featuring a guided introduction to birding basics, identification tools, and hands-on use of the eBird app.

Family Nature Club: Carving out History (all ages)

Jan 10, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Rinconada Canyon Trailhead
Join an Open Space educator for a family-friendly hike and engage in hands-on learning together as a family, listen to natural history fun facts, enjoy storytelling, and seek out wildlife.

West Gallery Exhibit, VAST: Under New Mexico Skies by Janet Bothne.

Jan 24, 2026 02:00 PM to Mar 07, 2026 04:00 PM Open Space Visitor Center
Janet Bothne has been “weaving” color into bold, abstract paintings for over two decades. Her artistic journey began early, evolving from realistic works in watercolor, oil, and pastel to fully imaginative abstract paintings in acrylic. This shift allowed her work to flourish, leading her to pursue art full time after a career in graphic design.