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0 Cowles
 
New Mexico   A town in San Miguel county. Forecast also covers the central part of Santa Fe National Forest
16S Mesa Vista Observatory
 
New Mexico   A private observatory.
18NW Truchas
 
New Mexico  
18SW Santa Fe
 
New Mexico   Home of the Capital City Astronomy Club.
21W Las Dos Scopes
 
New Mexico   Site of private observatories.
21W Sunflower Observatory
 
New Mexico  
22E Star Hill Inn
 
New Mexico   A astronomy retreat and guest observatory near Sapello.
22NE Camp Tres Ritos
 
New Mexico   A Boy Scout Camp near Tres Ritos.
25SW Lamy Ridge Observatory
 
New Mexico   A private observatory near Lamy..
26NW Espanola
 
New Mexico  
26S Cosmos Observatory
 
New Mexico   A private observatory near Ilfeld.
29NW Dixon Ball Field
 
New Mexico   A baseball field, used for star parties by the El Valle Astronomers. In Dixon.
29SW Casa Victoria Observatory
 
New Mexico   A private observatory about 7 miles from Santa Fe.
31W White Rock
 
New Mexico   Site near Los Alamos used by the Pajarito Astronomers
33SW Hat Ranch Observatory
 
New Mexico   A private observatory.
34S Deep Sky West Remote Observatory
 
New Mexico   A private observatory.
35W Juniper Campground
 
New Mexico   Centered on the parkling area of Juniper campground at Bandelier National Monument. Home of the Bandelier NM Night Sky Program.
38SW Sky Ranch Observatory
 
New Mexico   A private observatory in Cerrillos, NM.
39N Taos
 
New Mexico   A meeting place of the El Valle Astronomers.
39SW Astronomy Adventures Observing Site
 
New Mexico   Commerical observing site of Astronomy Adventures. Near Cerrillos.
45N Vallecito Observatory
 
New Mexico   A private observatory.
46NE Aqua Fria Peak
 
New Mexico   Forecast covers the genreal area of mountain Agua Fria Peak and the town of Angle Fire.
47N Darlington Observatory
 
New Mexico   A private observatory.
47NW El Rito Observatory
 
New Mexico   On the El Rito campus of Northern New Mexico Community College. Also used by the El Valle Astronomers.
47W Valle Grande Entrance Station
 
New Mexico   Visitor Center of the Valles Caldera National Preserve.
53SW Vista Larga Observation Area
 
New Mexico   A private observing site, but available to members of The Albuquerque Astronomical Society.
55SW Dome Valley Observatory
 
New Mexico   Near Placitas.
55SW San Pedro Creek
 
New Mexico   A private observing site somewhere along San Pedro Creek.
57SW Modest Pinon Observatory
 
New Mexico   A private observatory in the Albuquerque East Mountains.
57W Fenton Hill Observtory
 
New Mexico   AKA TA-57. Observatory of the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
58NW Ghost Ranch
 
New Mexico   An education and retreat center of The Presbyterian Church.
60SW Coronado State Monument
 
New Mexico   In Coronado State Monument.
60SW Edgewood Skies Observatory
 
New Mexico   A private observatory of affiliated with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society
64N Enchanted Forest Ski Area
 
New Mexico   A cross-country ski area. Near Red River.
65W San Ysidro
 
New Mexico   In Sandoval county.
66SW Corrales
 
New Mexico  
68SW Camino de Estrella Observatory
 
New Mexico   A private observatory near Tijeras
68SW Oak Flat Picnic Area
 
New Mexico   Picnic area in Oak Flat which is in the Sandia Ranger District of the Cibola National Forest. Used as an observing site by members of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society among others.
68SW Raven Sky Observatory
 
New Mexico   A private observatory.
70W White Ridge parking lot
 
New Mexico   Parking lot at the trail head of the White Mesa Bike Trails>. Used as an observing site by the Rio Rancho Astronomical Society. Near San Ysidro.
72SW Rainbow Park Observatory
 
New Mexico   Observatory and Planetarium which is a joint venture of the city of Rio Rancho and the Rio Rancho Astronomical Society (RRAS). Located in Rainbow Park.
73NE Ring Place
 
New Mexico   A backcountry camp staffed in the summer season by Philmont Scout Ranch for use by Scouts, BSA.
73SE San Ignacio Observatory
 
New Mexico   A private observatory.
75SW Albuquerque
 
New Mexico   Home of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society.
76SW STACEE
 
New Mexico   The Solar Tower Atmospheric Cherenkov Effect Experiment (STACEE) is a an air-shower gamma ray observatory. Located at the National Solar Thermal Test Facility (NSTTF) of Sandia National Laboratories
80SW Tanager Observatory
 
New Mexico   A private observatory near Albuquerque.
82N 7500 Foot Desert Observatory
 
Colorado   A private observatory.
87S Vaughn
 
New Mexico  
88SW Bosque Farms Observatory
 
New Mexico   A private observatory.
88SW Capilla Peak Observatory
 
New Mexico   Observatory of the University of New Mexico.
101SW Casa De Kayla Observatory
 
New Mexico   A private observatory.
101SW Horizon Vista Observatory
 
New Mexico   A private observatory near Belen
104NE Stargate Colorado Observatory
 
Colorado   a private observatory near Trinidad, CO.
104S Altair Observatory
 
New Mexico   A private observatory.
106NW Navajo Peak
 
Colorado   Centered on the 10000ft summit, this chart covers the general area of Navajo Peak (not a specific observing site).
107NE Sugarite Canyon State Park
 
New Mexico   Centered on Soda Pocket Campground in Sugarite Canyon State Park.
108N Picketwire Observatory
 
Colorado   A private observatory nea The Spanish Peaks.
110S Amigo Too
 
New Mexico   A private observing site.
112SW General Nathan Twining Observatory
 
New Mexico   GNTO is an observatory of The Albuquerque Astronomical Society (TAAS). About 10 miles south of Belen.
115NE Capulin Volcano National Monument
 
New Mexico   National monument Near Capulin. The gate across the road leading to the visitor's center closes at 4:30pm. However, observers are permitted to setup scopes just outside the park's fenced area. See map link for exact location.
122SE Fort Sumner
 
New Mexico   Home of the Ft. Sumner NBSF station and launching point for Balloon-borne Large-Aperture Sub-millimeter Telescope (BLAST).
123N The Mad Professor's Observatory
 
Colorado   A private observatory.
124NE Blackhawk Ranch
 
Colorado   A private ranch.
126S Majestic Skies Ranch
 
New Mexico   A ranch between Claunch and Ancho.
127W Chaco Culture National Historical Park
 
New Mexico   Link
129NW Pagosa Springs
 
Colorado  
132NW Chimney Rock
 
Colorado   An education and archaeological area in San Juan National Forest between Durango and Pagosa Springs.
132W Grants
 
New Mexico  
134N Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
 
Colorado   Centered on the amphitheater of the park. An International Dark Sky Park. Home of public night sky programs.
134N Lookout Mountain Observatory
 
Colorado   Observatory of the Lookout Mountain Observatory Association. Near Del Norte.
139N Gardner
 
Colorado  
140SW Etscorn Campus Observatory
 
New Mexico   Observatory of New Mexico Tech University. Near Socorro.
142E Clayton Lake State Park
 
New Mexico   State park near Clayton.
142W Bluewater Lake State Park
 
New Mexico   State park near Prewitt.
143N Rocky Mountain Star Stare
 
Colorado   (New position as of 2008-11-29.) A star party held by the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society. Near Gardner.
145NW Dutchman's Hill Observatory
 
New Mexico   A private observatory.
146SW FOAH Observatory
 
New Mexico   A private observatory.
149SW LINEAR
 
New Mexico   Site of the Lincoln Near Earth Asteroid Research program. A group of observatories of MIT at White Sands Missle Range.
150W Stargate Observatory
 
New Mexico   A private observatory near Paxton springs.
151N Lazy J Observatory
 
Colorado   A private observatory.
151NE Seclusion Ranch
 
Colorado   A ranch near Delphi, open to other observers with permission of the owner.
152NW Colorado Skies Observatory
 
Colorado   A private observatory.
152S The Lazy J
 
New Mexico   Aka Stargeezer Home. A private observing site near Carrizozo.
154SW Magdalena Ridge Observatory
 
New Mexico   A research observatory, aka MRO, of New Mexico Tech university. Also site of the Langmuir Laboratory for Atmospheric Research. Near the summit of South Baldy Peak
155NW Farmington
 
New Mexico  
156NW "Flying F" Observatory
 
Colorado   A private observatory near Creede.
156NW Lemon Lake Reservoir
 
Colorado   Members of the Four Corners Stargazers observe in the area. Forecast also covers the Miller Creek Campground.
158N Sky Mountain Observatory
 
Colorado   Near Rosita.
159NW Durango
 
Colorado  
159W Celescina Ramah New Mexico Observatory
 
New Mexico   A private observatory.
161N Smokey Jack Observatory
 
Colorado   Observatory of Dark Skies, Inc. of the Wet Mountain Valley. Site of their public star parties.
161S Wolf Creek Estates Observatory
 
New Mexico   A private observatory near Alto.
161W El Morro National Monument Visitor Center
 
New Mexico   Visitor center of El Morro National Monument which is applying for International Dark-Sky Park status.
163SW VLA
 
New Mexico   The Very Large Array is a radio telescope not normally subject to the vagaries of weather. But used as a star party site by the The Enchanted Skies Star Party organization.
164N Bull Domingo Astro
 
Colorado   A private observatory site near Westcliffe.
164N Verdemont Ranch Observatory
 
Colorado   A private observatory near Westcliffe.
165E Thompson Grove Picnic Area
 
Texas   Picnic area in Rita Blanca National Grasslands with a campground area.
165N Orient Land Trust
 
Colorado   Orient Land Trust with astronomy programs.
165NW Old Fort Lewis Observatory
 
Colorado   Fort Lewis College Observatory located at the site of the Old Fort Lewis.
166NE The Great Plains Bunkhouse
 
Oklahoma  
168NE Okie-Tex Star Party
 
Oklahoma   A star party held at Camp Billy Joe near Kenton.
169N Elkhorn Ranch
 
Colorado   A private ranch.
169N Mountain Sky Observatory
 
Colorado   A private observatory.
169NW Pleiades Observatory West
 
Colorado   A private observatory
169SE Clovis
 
New Mexico   Home of the Clovis Astronomy Club.
169SW Datil Well Recreation Area Campground
 
New Mexico   Campground on BLM land.
169W Rehoboth
 
New Mexico   Home of the Calvin-Rehoboth Observatory.
170E Walcott Site
 
Texas   A private observing site of a member of the Amarillo Astronomy Club.
173S Three Rivers
 
New Mexico  
174NW Windy Point Observation Site
 
Colorado   Overlook and observing site. Location of public observing programs held by the Lake Fork Valley Conservancy.
174SW El Camino Real Historic Trail Site
 
New Mexico   A Heritage center used by the people at the The Enchanted Skies Star Party as a star party site.
174W Gallup
 
New Mexico   A town in McKinley county.
176SW SkyPi RO and Howling Coyote RO
 
New Mexico   A pier-leasing remote observatory somewhere around Pie Town.
177NW Silverton
 
Colorado  
177SW Top Of The World Observatory
 
New Mexico   A private observatory near Pie Town.
178N CSU-Pueblo Observatory
 
Colorado   Observatory of Colorado State University Pueblo. Site of public star parties. Near Lake Pueblo State Park.
178SW Killer Rocks Observatory
 
New Mexico   A private observatory
179NW Grouse Gulch
 
Colorado   In San Juan National Forest. San Juan County.
179NW Lake City
 
Colorado  
179S Roswell
 
New Mexico   Home of the Roswell Astronomy Club.
180N Pueblo West
 
Colorado  


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