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Cerrillos Hills State Park Visitor Center - Cerrillos, NM

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Description

Large, level open space in the heart of Cerrillos village at the Cerrillos Hills State Park Visitor Center. Approximately 40 x 60 feet. Adjacent amenties include tree-shaded picnic tables. Off-street parking for 4 vehicles (2 ADA van accessible) with ample parking for other vehicles along county-right-of-way

Facilities:

Access to the Cerrillos Hills State Park Visitor Center during open hours. Toilets and water fountains available.

Alerts and Important Information
Open fires not permitted, but portable grills using propane are allowed. Parties are responsible for full clean-up of grounds at conclusion of their event.
Facilities include:
748-square-foot activity room
300-square-foot veranda
452-square-foot patio
Sink and cabinets
Six tables
46 folding chairs
50 people maximum capacity
Men's and women's restrooms, shared with park visitors

NOTE: There are NO cooking facilities. Meeting Room
$30 during Park open hours _____
$60 after hours _____

Entire Entrance Building
$125 during Park open hours ____
$275 after hours ____

$15 Special Use Permit fee - Pursuant to 19.5.2.39, .40, or .41 NMAC, the Superintendent may require a Special Use Permit. If so, Renter must pay this fee.

Prohibited materials - Use of the items listed below may result in immediate termination of the event:
  • confetti, glitter, pinatas, or rice;
  • tacks, nails, or duct tape on vigas, walls, or beams;
  • wax candles, luminarias, or farolitos;
  • glass containers (also prohibited throughout the Park); and
  • live or seeding plants (cut flowers are acceptable).
  • Guest conduct - Renter shall be responsible for the conduct of all event attendees.

    Food and catering - Cooking and food preparation facilities are not available at the Park. Food and catering services are allowed. Cooking and food preparation is prohibited in the Park. Food distribution locations are restricted to areas determined by the Superintendent.

    Use of alcohol - Alcohol is allowed for after-hours events only. Renter must make arrangements with the Superintendent in advance of any event where alcohol is available. If alcohol will be sold or served, Renter must comply with the Liquor Control Act, NMSA 1978, Section 60-3A-1 et seq.; 15.10 NMAC, Alcoholic Beverages General Provisions; and 15.11 NMAC, Alcoholic Beverages Licensing, Contact information for the Regulation and Licensing Department, Alcohol and Gaming Division: 2550 Cerrillos Rd., Santa Fe, New Mexico; telephone (505) 827-7066; website. Alcohol consumption and dispensing are restricted to areas determined by the Superintendent.

    Security - Superintendent must check one:

    ___ Security is not required.

    ___ Security is required. Renter is responsible for providing security services that comply with 16.48 NMAC, Private Law Enforcement Practitioners. Contact information for the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Private Investigations Advisory Board, 2550 Cerrillos Rd., Santa Fe, New Mexico; telephone (505) 476-4650; website.

    Sound systems, bands, D.J.s - Limited amplification of music and sound is allowed. Failure to lower the volume of sound equipment to an acceptable level when requested to do so by a Park employee may result in issuance of a citation or termination of the event.

    Tents and rental supplies - Renter shall ensure that all items (except tents) delivered by rental companies and caterers are dropped off and picked up on the same day of the reservation. Drop-off and pick-up of tents is allowed on days other than the day of the rental ONLY if the other Renters who are using the Facility on the same day agree to have the tent on-site. Park staff will assist Renter in making contact with other Renters. Tents may only be setup in areas designated by the Superintendent.

    Lighting - Renter must provide Renter's own additional exterior lighting.

    Parking - Allowed only in designated areas.

    Damages - Renter is responsible for any damage to rental facilities, furnishings, and equipment.

    Smoking - Is prohibited in the Facility.

    Day Passes - Important Information

    Day Use Pass Entrance Permits should be printed and placed on your dashboard so that it is visible to Park Rangers at all times. Failure to display the permit could result in a citation. If you are unable to print your permit, please proceed immediately to a self-pay station in the park and follow the instructions found there for filling out a Self Pay Permit.

    Contact Information:

    Mailing Address:

    Cerrillos Hills State Park Visitor Center - Cerrillos
    PO Box 460
    Cerrillos  NM  87010
    Phone Number:
    Information:  (505)474-0196