The McCauley Springs Fire, reported on June 24, has closed NM4 near Valles Caldera National Preserve. Please check NPS and USFS websites before visiting to confirm if they are open.
Due to ongoing dry conditions and prevailing high winds, Fire Marshal Colorado Cordova of the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) has elevated fire restrictions to Stage 2 within the boundaries of Los Alamos County to safeguard public health and safety, as well as protect lands, structures, natural and historical artifacts.
See what's up in the night sky in April in this planetarium program. Learn about the constellations, planets, and more, that will be visible as the seasons move from spring to summer.
About the Presenter: Steve Becker received a Ph.D. in astronomy from the University of Illinois, Urbana (1979). After visiting Los Alamos for several years as a visiting scientist, he joined the Lab in 1983. Steve’s hobbies include piloting small planes, flying aerobatic planes in Santa Fe, history, photography, and travel. In 1995, he made it to the interview stage of the astronaut selection process. Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family
Nature Center doors open at 6:45pm. Planetarium events in general are not recommended for children under 5.
Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Rd, Los Alamos, NM, 87544, View Map
2600 Canyon Rd , Los Alamos, NM 87544
Free - Credit or Voucher $6.00 - Child $8.00 - Adult $20.00 - Family