Find a Cleanup Event

Join fellow New Mexicans in upcoming trash and litter cleanup events to help keep our beautiful state clean. Together, we can protect our landscapes and create a healthier environment for future generations!

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Coronado Historic Site Fall Fiesta Cleanup

October 18, 2024

Bernalillo

Join the Friends of Coronado for a fall cleanup to prepare for the Fiesta of Cultures event.

Location

Coronado Historic Site
485 Kuaua Rd, Bernalillo, NM

Lincoln Historic Site Cleanup

October 18, 2024

Lincoln

Volunteer to clean up litter along Mainstreet at the Lincoln Historic Site.

Location

Lincoln Historic Site
Highway 380, MM 97.5, Lincoln, NM

Albuquerque

National Hispanic Cultural Center Cleanup

October 18, 2024

Help clean up the campus in preparation for upcoming events.

Location

National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM

Spooky Cleanup - Pick It Up: Toss No Mas

October 19, 2024

Silver City

Get into the Halloween spirit by helping clean up Silver City! Meet at the Grant County Community Foundation and help clean roads and public spaces. Snacks, t-shirts, and music included.

Location

Grant County Community Foundation
1106 North Pope St., Silver City, NM

Northwest Region

San Juan River Clean-up

October 19, 2024

Meet at the Crusher Hole Campground, pack a lunch, bring water, and gloves.

Location

Navajo Lake State Park

Rio Chama Trail Clean-up

October 19, 2024

Northwest Region

Meet at the Crusher Hole Campground, pack a lunch, bring water, and gloves. For more information, please contact Heron Lake State Park at (575) 588-7470

Location

Heron and El Vado Lake State Parks

Bluewater Lake State Park - Campground Clean-up

October 19, 2024

Northwest Region

Meet at the Crusher Hole Campground, pack a lunch, bring water, and gloves. For more information, please contact Bluewater Lake State Park at (505) 876-2391

Location

Bluewater Lake State Park

Northwest Region

Fenton Lake State Park - Hal Baxter Trail Clean-up and Maintenance

October 19, 2024

Meet at the Crusher Hole Campground, pack a lunch, bring water, and gloves. For more information, please contact Fenton Lake State Park at (575) 829-3630

Location

Fenton Lake State Park

Clayton Lake State Park - Litter and Trash Pick-up Event

October 18-20, 2024

Northwest Region

Northeast Region

Meet at Visitor Center. Bring sunscreen, bug spray, hat, gloves, and comfortable shoes. The Chamber of Commerce will provide water. For more information, please contact Clayton Lake State Park at (575) 374-8808

Location

Clayton Lake State Park

Ute Lake State Park - Nature Trail Maintenance and Clean-up

October 18-20, 2024

Northeast Region

Meet at the Logan Park Trailhead. Bring water, sunscreen, bug spray, hat and gloves. Any other equipment you would like to bring would be appreciated. For more information, please contact Ute Lake State Park at (575) 487-2284

Location

Ute Lake State Park

Southwest Region

Elephant Butte Lake - State Park
Beach Clean-up

October 19, 2024

Join EBLSP Staff and Friends Group members for a beach clean-up. Bring gloves and water. Also, if folks want to kayak, there are clean-up areas on the east side of the lake. For more information, please contact Elephant Butte Lake State Park at (575) 744-5932

Location

Elephant Butte Lake

Caballo Lake State Park - Tree Trimming and Clean-Up

October 19, 2024

Southwest Region

Meet at Visitor Center, pack a lunch, bring water, gloves & tools provided. For more information, please contact Caballo Lake State Park at (575) 743-3942

Location

Caballo Lake State Park

Percha Dam State Park - Riverbank & Nature Trail Clean-Up

October 19, 2024

Southwest Region

Meet at Visitor Center, pack a lunch, bring water, gloves & tools provided For more information, please contact Caballo Lake State Park at (575) 743-3942.

Location

Percha Dam State Park

Southwest Region

Leasburg Dam State Park - Keeping Leasburg Day-Use Beautiful Clean-Up

October 18, 2024

Meet at the Visitor Center; from there we will head to the river day use area. We will be removing old dead brush and clearcutting some overgrown brush and grass to open some of the natural areas and trails. We will also be removing cages and supports from the trees at the north and south day-use area. For more information, please contact Leasburg Dam State Park at (575) 524-4068

Location

Elephant Butte Lake

Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park - Beautifying the Bosque

October 19, 2024

Southwest Region

Meet at the Visitor Center, pack a lunch, bring water and gloves. For more information, please contact Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park at (575) 523-4398 or email: Alex.Mares@emnrd.nm.gov.

Location

Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park

Rockhound State Park
Native Garden & Labyrinth Trail Clean-Up

October 19, 2024

Southwest Region

Join RHSP Staff and Friends Group members for a clean-up of Native Garden and Trails next to the Visitor Center. For more information, please contact Rockhound State Park at (575) 546-6182

Location

Rockhound State Park

Southwest Region

Pancho Villa State Park
Cootes Hill Clean Up

October 18, 2024

Join PVSP Staff and Friends Group members for a clean-up of Cootes Hill and the park campgrounds. Please bring gloves and water. For more information, please contact Pancho Villa State Park at 575-531-2711.

Location

Pancho Villa State Park

City of Rocks State Park - City of Rocks Highway 61 Clean up

October 19, 2024

Southwest Region

Meet at Cienega Trail Head, please bring gloves, plenty of water and snacks. For more information, please contact City of Rocks State Park at (575) 536-2800

Location

City of Rocks State Park

Bottomless Lakes State Park - Bollard Painting and Clean-up

October 18, 2024

Southeast Region

Meet at Visitor Center, dress for painting, bring water, work gloves, and food or snacks if you need. For more information, please contact Bottomless Lakes State Park at (575) 988-3638

Location

Bottomless Lakes State Park

Southeast Region

Oasis State Park
- Oasis Road and Pond Clean-up

October 18-19, 2024

Meet at Visitor Center, bring water, work gloves, and food or snacks if you need. For more information, please contact Oasis State Park at (575) 356-5331

Location

Oasis State Park

Santa Rosa Lake State - Park
Litter and Trash Clean-up

October 19, 2024

Southeast Region

Meet at the visitor center, bring water, work gloves, and food or snacks if you need. For more information, please contact Santa Rosa Lake State Park at (575) 472-3110

Location

Santa Rosa Lake State Park

Brantley Lake State Park
Shoreline Litter and Trash Clean-up

October 19, 2024

Southeast Region

Meet at Limestone Campground Group Shelter, bring water, work gloves, and food or snacks if you need. For more information, please contact Brantley Lake State Park at (505) 690-2757

Location

Brantley Lake State Park

Southeast Region

Oliver Lee State Park
Chihuahuan Desert Garden Clean-up

October 19, 2024

Meet at Visitor Center, bring water, work gloves, and food or snacks if you need. For more information, please contact Oliver Lee State Park at (575) 437-8284

Location

Oliver Lee State Park

Sumner Lake State Park
Shoreline Clean-up

October 20, 2024

Southeast Region

Meet at Visitor Center, bring water, work gloves, and food or snacks if you need. For more information, please contact Sumner Lake State Park at (575) 355-2541

Location

Sumner Lake State Park

Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park
Trail Maintenance and Clean-up

October 20, 2024

Southeast Region

Meet at Visitor Center, bring water, work gloves, and food or snacks if you need. For more information, please contact LDZG State Park at (575) 887-5516

Location

Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park

Central Region

Rio Grande Nature Center State Park
Habitat Helpers Weeding and Planting

October 18, 2024

Meet at the group shelter, bring water, wear closed toe shoes and bring gloves. For more information, please contact RGNC State Park at (505) 344-7420

Location

Rio Grande Nature Center State Park

Manzano Mountains State Park
Wildlife Fencing Project

October 19, 2024

Central Region

Meet at the group shelter, pack a lunch, bring water, and gloves, and wear long sleeves and closed toe shoes. For more information, please contact Ranger Dylan at (505) 479-1317

Location

Manzano Mountains State Park

Storrie Lake State Park
Bollard Painting and Fishing Line Clean-up

October 19, 2024

Central Region

Meet at the visitor center, pack a lunch, bring water, and gloves. For more information, please contact Storrie Lake State Park at (505) 425-7278

Location

Storrie Lake State Park

Central Region

Hyde Memorial State Park
Trash Can Installation and Trail Clean-up

October 19, 2024

Meet at the visitor center. The park will provide vests, trash pickers and trash bags. Please bring water, food, and gloves. For more information, please contact Hyde Memorial State Park at (505) 983-7175

Location

Hyde Memorial State Park

Cerrillos Hills State Park
Russian Olive Removal

October 18, 2024

Central Region

Meet at Visitor Center, 37 Main Street Cerrillos, NM 87010. Once assembled, we will carpool into park. Digging and trimming tools provided. Bring gloves, water, snacks, and footwear that provides good support and is OK for mud. For more information, please contact Cerrillos Hills State Park at (505) 474-0196

Location

Cerrillos Hills State Park

Pecos Canyon State Park
Painting Jamie Koch Pavilion

October 19, 2024

Central Region

Meet at the Jamie Koch Pavilion, pack a lunch, bring water, gloves, and a mask. For more information, please contact Pecos Canyon State Park at (505) 670-8196

Location

Pecos Canyon State Park

Central Region

Villanueva State Park - Trail Maintenance and Clean-up

October 19, 2024

Meet at the visitor center, bring water and gloves. For more information, please contact Villanueva State Park at (575) 421-2957

Location

Villanueva State Park

Trek for Trash

October 26, 2024

Clovis

Join us for a trash cleanup event along entryways and arterials in Clovis and Curry County. Let’s keep our city clean and green!

Location

500 Sycamore, Clovis, NM 88101

Leaf No Litter Fall Cleanup

November 16, 2024

Silver City

Help clean up before the holidays! Join Pick It Up–Toss No Mas for a fall cleanup. Meet at the Grant County Community Foundation and spread out to clean roads and public spaces. Free t-shirts and snacks available.

Location

Grant County Community Foundation
1106 North Pope St., Silver City, NM