Asombro Institute for Science Education
Bringing the wonder of science and the desert to K-12 students and adults for more than 30 years
Asombro Institute for Science Education
Bringing the wonder of science and the desert to K-12 students and adults for more than 30 years
We offer a variety of standards-aligned classroom and schoolyard lessons, field trips, and small group programs. Click the button below to learn more and submit a program request!
Asombro manages an outdoor classroom, the 935-acre Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, just northeast of Las Cruces. Plan your visit and learn about everything the park has to offer.
Asombro needs your help to provide hands-on science to our community! Get involved by donating, volunteering, or supporting in other ways.
We offer a variety of standards-aligned classroom and schoolyard lessons, field trips, and small group programs. Click the button below to learn more and submit a program request!
Asombro manages an outdoor classroom, the 935-acre Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, just northeast of Las Cruces. Plan your visit and learn about everything the park has to offer.
Asombro needs your help to provide hands-on science to our community! Get involved by donating, volunteering, or supporting in other ways.
Back to School Fundraiser Success!
Thank You!
Here we are at the beginning of a new school year. Our pencils are sharp, our magnifying glasses are gleaming, and we are ready share the wonders of science with young, inquisitive minds!
Our community came together to bring in $7455 between Aug 1st and 26th. Well above our goal of $5000!
Thank you to everyone who donated and helped spread the word!
Summer Hours at
the Nature Park End Sept 26
Beginning Sept 26th, the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park will be open Tuesday-Sunday 7:00AM – 5:00PM
Summer hours (7:00-7:00) will resume in the spring
Asombro Wins a STEMY!
The Air Force Research Lab Tech Engagement Office has chosen Asombro as the non-profit recipient of the 2023 Excellence in STEM Awards, aka the STEMYS. The annual awards honor students, teachers, volunteers and other New Mexicans doing great things in science, technology, engineering and math education.
Asombro is honored and proud to provide excellent science education to our community! Thank you!