The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering three outdoor events in March that will take advantage of southern New Mexico’s weather and natural resources surrounding the Las Cruces area. The BLM events are geared to individuals, family, friends, and civic organizations from all age groups. The BLM encourages the public to take time from their busy schedules to enjoy the outdoors and the wonderful resources virtually in their backyards.
Following are the events with specific details:
Characters of the Past
When: Saturday, March 11 at 4 p.m. until dark Where: Dripping Springs Visitor Center, located east of University Drive at the end of Dripping Springs Road.
What: The characters of the Dripping Springs Natural Area will come to life. Hike Dripping Springs Trail and learn all about its colorful history straight from the people who used to call this beautiful area home hundreds of years ago.
A Prehistoric Trackways Discovery Site Guided Hike
When: Saturday, March 18 at 9 a.m. (English Guided Hike) and 10 a.m. (Spanish Guided Hike)
Where: Prehistoric Trackways National Monument, located northwest of Picacho Avenue and Shalem Colony Trail. Those interested should meet at the second parking lot.
What: Discover trace fossils from the Permian Period that are over 280 million years old! The 3-mile hike is approximately 3 hours long.
A Family-Friendly Mountain Biking Excursion
When: Sunday, March 19 at 1:30 p.m.
Where: Doña Ana Mountains, located off I-25, Exit 9 and east on Desert Wind Way Trailhead Road What: Get the whole family together, bring your bikes (ready to ride), and check out the best biking trails in the Doña Anas! A short ride will be led by a BLM Park Ranger for first-time riders.
Participants for any of these events are asked to dress appropriately and to remember their outdoor essentials - water, snacks, hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. For more information, contact Daniella Barraza 575-525-4487.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
