What’s Happening Outdoors in New Mexico | November 2026
November brings crisp mornings and welcoming weather for outdoor adventures across New Mexico. Check out this month’s events and opportunities to stay connected to the outdoors!
Learn & Connect: Webinars & Conferences
NOVEMBER
- 5: !T Happens: Leveraging Technology for Traceable Trail Management, Virtual
- 6: DIY Soil Health Workshop, Shiprock
- 6-7: New Mexico Wildlife Conference, Albuquerque
- 9-10: Biannual CDT Community Summit, virtual
- 12: Building Community Through Bike Repair and Placemaking, virtual
- 19: Working Lands Monthly Gathering, virtual
Get Outside: Community Events
NOVEMBER
- 4: Rooted: An Indigenous Short Film Showcase, Santa Fe
- 5: DangerBird Pre-Bird Market, Las Cruces
- 6: Adventure Pitch Fest, Albuquerque
- 7: Intro to the Outdoors: Learn to Birdwatch, Albuquerque
- 7: City of Rocks State Park Star Party, Faywood
- 7 :El Valle Astronomy Club Star Gazing Party, Cerro
- 7: Star Program, Leasburg Dam State Park, Radium Springs
- 8: Tierra y Familia – a showcase of films by Gregg Flores, Albuquerque
- 9: Visibility Ride, Las Cruces
- 14: Cranksgiving Ride, Las Cruces
- 19: Skimo Bueno Ski Swap, Santa Fe
- 21: Family Nature Club: Magnificent Migration, Albuquerque
- Department of Wildlife Fish Art Contest, Deadline: February 28
- NMOHVA Economic Impact Survey
Volunteer
Find more volunteer opportunities at nmoutside.com/volunteer
NOVEMBER
- 7: Yoga, River Cleanup & Coffee, Santa Fe
- 7: Cedro Creek Restoration, Tijeras
- 14: Neighborwoods Tree Planting, Anthony, email [email protected]
- 14: Tree NM Tree Planting Event, Grants
- 21: Sagecrest Park Clean Up, Las Cruces
Race
Cycling: nmcycling.org
Running: runguides.com/new-mexico/runs
Motocross: nmracecollective.com
Trials: nmta.weebly.com/schedule.html
4 wheelers: nm4w.org/calendar
NOVEMBER
- 7: Alien Ascent Run, Aztec
- 7: Ocotillo Trail Endurance Challenge, Carlsbad
- 14: Flying Horse Marathon, Sunland Park
- 14: Dash for Diabetes Awareness, Las Cruces
- 15: Duke of Dough “DONUT” Run, Albuquerque
- 26: Gratitude Run, Albuquerque
- 28: Bosque Bigfoot Trail Runs, Albuquerque