New Mexico dark sky places
DarkSky International has a formal certification program for DarkSky Places. There are currently nine such certified locations in New Mexico:
- Chaco Canyon National Historical Park
- Clayton Lake State Park (DarkSky Park)
- Capulin Volcano National Monument (DarkSky Park)
- Cosmic Campground (DarkSky Sanctuary)
- El Morro National Monunment (DarkSky Park)
- Fort Union National Monument (DarkSky Park)
- Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument (DarkSky Park)
- Valle de Oro Nation Wildlife Refuge (DarkSky Urban Place)
- Valles Caldera National Preserve (DarkSky Park)
See New Mexico True web site for more information and links
NM Chapter goals
- Manage reporting requirements and activities at Cosmic Campground.
- Establish more designated dark sky places in New Mexico!
- DarkSky Sanctuary potential: Magdelena Ridge / Langmuir research state
- DarkSky Park potential : El Malpais Natl Mon, Gila Cliff Dwellings NM, Pecos Natl Historic Park, City of Rock SP, Leasburg SP, Bottomless Lakes SP, Bluewater SP, Oliver Lee SP, Coronado Historical Site, Jemez Historical Site
- DarkSky Community potential : Top of the Sky community (near Pietown NM)
