The eight New Mexico Historic Sites offering the new program include Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner, Coronado, Fort Selden, Fort Stanton, Jemez, Lincoln, Los Luceros, and Taylor-Mesilla.
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Photo of Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site Courtesy New Mexico Historical Sites
Santa Fe, NM — Explore New Mexico state history and earn a wooden ranger badge as part of New Mexico Historic Sites’ new Junior Ranger program launching Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. The Junior Ranger program encourages visitors, especially young people, to take a deeper dive and learn more about each site’s history.
The eight New Mexico Historic Sites offering the new program include Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner, Coronado, Fort Selden, Fort Stanton, Jemez, Lincoln, Los Luceros, and Taylor-Mesilla.
“Youngsters and adults alike will have a fun and engaging way to interact with our sites and staff through our Junior Ranger program,” said Anne McCudden, executive director of New Mexico Historic Sites. “The program guides potential ‘rangers’ through the sites using clues, puzzles, and activities. This is a great way for visitors to learn more about the history and stories at these amazing locations.”
Junior Rangers can request an activity booklet from the front desk of each site. After completing the activities in the book (based on age), it can be returned to the front desk where the Junior Ranger will make an oath to protect the site for future generations. Participants will receive a certificate and a wooden ranger badge. Visitors can also complete their booklet at home and mail it in later.
New Mexico Historic Sites encourages visitors to explore each of the sites to participate and earn all eight ranger badges. Each badge features a different design featuring that site’s animal “friend.” Participation is free.
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