New Mexico state parks invite residents to start 2026 with guided hikes and icy plunges at lakes, trails and nature centers ...

If you’re near Eagle Nest on Jan. 1, head over to the lake and join a gathering of people cheering on those about to take a ...

SANTA FE – New Mexico State Parks invites residents and visitors to welcome the new year with two outdoor traditions: Polar Plunges and First Day Hikes on New Year's Day, Jan. 1, 2026. Families, ...

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The 35 state parks in New Mexico offer a wide variety of activities for visitors, many including trails for hiking. So, what are the top five most popular state parks that cater to ...

New Mexico State Parks is inviting people to enjoy a couple of outdoor traditions on New Year’s Day: First Day Hikes and Polar Plunges. “These events bring people ...

The state wants to give New Mexicans better opportunity to explore our state parks. And what’s the best way to do that? Make them free through the winter, according to Toby Velasquez, director of New ...

Remote enough to feel wild, but close enough for a Carlsbad Caverns National Park visit, Brantley Lake State Park is a great ...

New Mexico’s latest state park offering aims to honor those who served our country, with free access for life. Starting July 1, 2025, New Mexico resident veterans can apply for this lifetime pass and ...

**Note: A previous version of this story included the incorrect number of state parks in New Mexico. It has been updated with the correct number. NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico’s 35 state parks ...

A 2024 study found that visitors to New Mexico's state parks spent over $320 million. The overall economic contribution to the state from park visitor spending was $266 million. New Mexico's 35 state ...