Photo Courtesy PEEC
LOS LUCEROS NEWS RELEASE
Early Birds can watch the changing colors and character of birds of the Northern Rio Grande Valley at Los Luceros Historic Site. Take a guided bird walk with staff from the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) at 7 a.m. Sign-up ahead of time online at https://peecnature.org/events/.
PEEC describes the event:
Join local birders Mary Parsaca and Mary Orr, for a birding walk at Los Luceros Historic Site during the property’s “Dawn ’til Dusk Day.” This is a unique opportunity for novice and experienced birders to bird in an area that offers access to massive old-growth cottonwoods and fantastic Rio Grande habitat. Get to know the local birds and discover new species.
Los Luceros is a nearby local gem of the New Mexico Historic Sites. More than 152 species have been seen at this property, and it was once nominated as an Audubon Important Bird Area (IBA). The cultural site is surely one of New Mexico’s most scenic and historically significant properties.
Bring binoculars, a camera (optional), snacks, and water. We do have a few binoculars available to lend out.
This birding trip is limited to 15 participants, so register soon!
Participants should plan on meeting at Los Luceros at 7:00 AM.
At 11:30 a.m. Interpretive Ranger Kara will offer Read with a Ranger story time, reading the children’s book “The Cottonwood Tree” by Serena Mangus, followed by a craft activity. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a guardian. Visitors can also explore the nature trails, wildlife, and farm animals.
The event is set for Sunday, May 4, with the site open from 6 a.m. – 7:50 p.m.; Bird walk at 7 a.m.; Story time at 11:30 a.m.
Los Luceros Historic Site is located at 253 County Rd 41, Alcalde, NM 87511
Los Luceros offers a unique opportunity for people to explore and enjoy the site from dawn until dusk on the first Sunday of each month. Entrance is free for New Mexico residents with ID.
Regular admission for non-residents is $7/adult and free to children 16 and younger.