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Star Party, Dark Sky Event

Mineral County Airport, Creede, CO 81130, USA

Come on out to enjoy an evening savoring our glorious dark sky. New moon offers a particular dark sky and offers an excellent opportunity to see asteroids, stars, and planets. We will be joined by local astronomers Terry Taddeucci, Robert Grover and Phil Verdin. There...

NEW MOON

The Moon will located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. This phase occurs at 20:30 UTC. This is the best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and...

Lower Willow Creek Floodplain Cleanup

Meet at Airport Corner parking lot of Lower Willow Creek Floodplain

The Lower Willow Creek Floodplain has been a become a beloved community open-space over the years.Help us clean up the site  in preparation for another busy season on the multi-use trail and for stream restoration work in 2023.  We will meet at Airport Corner at 8:30am...

Full Moon and Total Lunar Eclipse

A total lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes completely through the Earth's dark shadow. During this type of eclipse, the moon will gradually get darker in the night sky and then turn a rusty or dark red color.

Hwy Cleanup

It's spring cleaning time! Put on your boots, grab your gloves and hat and meet us at the the Kentucky Belle parking lot at 8:30am. We will divide into groups and head out to clean Hwy149 south of Creede. Orange safety vests and bags will...

Citizen Science Dark Sky Measurements

Wherever you are after dark!

The new moon is the best time to stargaze. It's also the best time to take star measurements and enjoy the wonderful Milky Way.Citizen Science lets YOU help observe and collect data regarding our beautiful dark night sky in Mineral County, CO. This data will...

New Moon

The Moon will located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. This phase occurs at 11:32 UTC. This is the best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and...

RunOff RunOff Marathon, Half-Marathon and 6.6K Races

Bring the whole family to this fun, community event and help raise funds to support important water work in Creede, Colorado! Run along the Rio Grande. The  Runoff Runoff includes a Marathon, Half Marathon and 6.6k Races. Proceeds from Registration and Donors will benefit Headwaters Alliance. Help us continue...

June Solstice

The June Solstice marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere

Citizen Science Dark Sky Measurements

Wherever you are after dark in Mineral County

The new moon is the best time to stargaze. It's also the best time to take star measurements and enjoy the wonderful Milky Way.Citizen Science lets YOU help observe and collect data regarding our beautiful dark night sky in Mineral County, CO. This data will...

New Moon

The Moon will located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. This phase occurs at 02:53 UTC. This is the best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and...