Outdoor Activities

Thank you to New Mexico Department of Game and Fish for being this year’s official sponsor of outdoor recreation at the Conference on Aging! Their support helps bring a full lineup of activities designed to get you moving, exploring, and enjoying the beauty of New Mexico’s natural surroundings. 

Scroll down to see the full schedule of outdoor events and activities.

September 23 

  • 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM:  
    • Accessible Archery hosted by New Mexico Department of Game & Fish 
    • Fitness Walk & Pickleball hosted by New Mexico Senior Olympics 
    • Hiking 101 hosted by New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division 
    • Fly Line Zip Line: A fast and beautiful trip through the sky. Start from the top of the Holcomb Building and glide into the forest! Weight Minimum: 45 lbs. Weight Maximum: 275 lbs. Stairs are required for this activity.
    • Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum hosted by the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs
    • Department of Workforce Solutions Mobile Unit 

September 24 

  • 7:30–9:30 AM: Horseshoes & Mini Golf hosted by New Mexico Senior Olympics
  • 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum hosted by the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs
  • 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Department of Workforce Solutions Mobile Unit
  • 9:00 am – 3:00 pm: Galileo Mobile Clinic 
  • 10:30 AM – 12:30 AM: Fly Line Zip Line: A fast and beautiful trip through the sky. Start from the top of the Holcomb Building and glide into the forest! Weight Minimum: 45 lbs. Weight Maximum: 275 lbs. Stairs are required for this activity. 
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM 
    • Outdoor Photography Workshop hosted by New Mexico Department of Game & Fish 
    • Hiking 101 hosted by New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division 
  • 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Santa Fe Vintage Car Club Car Show
  • 2:00–3:45 PM: Pickleball, Basketball, Softball Throw hosted by New Mexico Senior Olympics 
  • 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Fly Line Zip Line: A fast and beautiful trip through the sky. Start from the top of the Holcomb Building and glide into the forest! Weight Minimum: 45 lbs. Weight Maximum: 275 lbs. Stairs are required for this activity. 
  • 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM 
    • Outdoor Photography Workshop hosted by New Mexico Department of Game & Fish 
    • Hiking 101 hosted by New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division 

September 25 

  • 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM: FREE Flu Vaccines, sponsored by NM Department of Health, Public Health Division
  • 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM: FREE small barn box GIVEAWAY of local honey, beans, & posole, sponsored by New Mexico Department of Health, New Mexico WIC & Senior Farmers’ Market Programs
  • 8:30–10:30 AM: Fitness Walk & Softball Throw hosted by New Mexico Senior Olympics 
  • 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Fly Line Zip Line: A fast and beautiful trip through the sky. Start from the top of the Holcomb Building and glide into the forest! Weight Minimum: 45 lbs. Weight Maximum: 275 lbs. Stairs are required for this activity. 
  • 9:30 AM: Hiking 101 hosted by New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division