Welcome to New Mexico Skies A picture of Mike and Lynn Rice, your hosts, with their official greeter Bowzer Our goal at New Mexico Skies is providing a remarkable experience for the amateur astronomer.

You'll be amazed at the exceptionally dark and transparent view of the night sky from the top of Mt. Joy in New Mexico's beautiful Sacramento Mountains.

Thanks to factors such as our prime geographical location, high elevation, and low light pollution, paired with our high-end astronomical equipment and friendly guidance, we are able to offer our visitors an unparalleled viewing experience.

Just listen to what our satisfied customers have to say about us . . .

Breaking News New .6 meter (24") RCOS 24" Ritchey-Chretien telescope installed in Big-Dome! Shown here under the dark night sky.

To find out more about this cutting edge telescope, visit the RCOS 24" Truss page,

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In Other News IBisque at New Mexico Skies Has a new web site. Control the IBisque remote telescopes from your web browser. Check out the many IBisque opportunities for imaging under our exceptional New Mexico Skies.

Check out our new grounds map! There's an interactive version and a downloadable, printer-friendly version.

Check out Rent-a-scope which we host here at New Mexico Skies. Rent-a-Scope specializes in renting telescopes to individual amateur astronomers on an hourly basis.

 
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Mike & Lynn Rice
P.O. Box 182
Mayhill, NM 88339
(575) 687-2429
Fax (575) 687-3710
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N. Calvin Brownell
Graphic Designer
calvin@unrev.com
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