NEW MEXICO STATE PARKS

Did you know that 70% of New Mexicans live within 40 miles of a State Park?  New Mexico has 35 diverse state parks,

including cool lakes, mountain forests, canyons, desert beauty, and fascinating historical sites—even dinosaur tracks!

State Parks offer family-friendly settings, endless recreational opportunities, hundreds of special events and educational

programs each year. In 2011, New Mexico StateParks attracted over 4.5 million visitors.

What's Happening
	Free Boating Safety Education Courses Offered		Cerrillos Hills State Park Visitor Center Grand Opening May 19
	Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park Receives Accreditation by The Association of Zoos and Aquariums		Elephant Butte Lake State Park Ready for Memorial Day Weekend! Fly Freedom Flag Boat Parade May 26
	New Mexico State Parks Division Enhances Boat Access Roadways Expect Construction and Minor Delays		Manzano Mountains State Park To Remain Closed
	Brantley Lake State Park Extends Closure of the West Side Seven Rivers Day-Use Area		Sugarite Awarded 10,000 Seedlings To Help Restoration Efforts
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