New Mexico State Parks invites residents and visitors to welcome 2026 with annual polar plunges and First Day Hikes on New ...

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 frosty New Year’s Day plunge, or hop in yourself. Eagle Nest Lake State ...

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 ...

With Veterans Day approaching on Nov. 11, the State Parks Division wants to remind New Mexico's veteran residents about applying for their lifetime veterans pass. With the signing of House Bill 161, ...

Some New Mexicans across the state got some fresh air today with a New Year’s Day nature walk. Every year, New Mexico state ...

**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 ...

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 ...

New Mexico State Parks warns of blue-green algae found in Eagle Nest Lake. Provided by New Mexico State Parks Staff Reports New Mexico State Parks has observed the presence of blue-green algae blooms ...

From a peaceful stroll in the Jemez Mountains to entering a limestone cave filled with fossils in the Pecos Wilderness, The ...

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 ...

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 ...