We have some of the darkest skies, the best amateur astronomers, and great support services at an exceptional value. We're located in Hidalgo County New Mexico, population 4654, 35 miles from Lordsburg, the county seat. Our location is over 4600 feet above sea level, with virtually no light and atmospheric pollution, and features clean, dry desert air. We believe that our site provides some of the best night sky observation conditions for astrophotography that you can find anywhere.