Governor Richardson Announces

             State Parks to Remain Open During Furlough Days

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Did you know that that 70 percent of New Mexicans live within 40 miles of a State Park?  New Mexico has 35 diverse
State Parks to explore, including cool lakes, mountain forests, canyons, desert beauty, and fascinating historical
sites—even dinosaur tracks! New Mexico State Parks offer family-friendly settings, endless recreational opportunities,
and hundreds of special events and educational programs each year. In 2008, the parks attracted 4.1 million visitors.

What's Happening
	New Mexico's newest State Park featured in The New Mexican - Cerrillos Hills State Park		New Mexico State Parks Opens Application Process for Recreational Trails Funds
	New Volunteer Training 2010 at Rio Grande Nature Center Starts January 30		Celebrate World Wetlands Day February 6 at Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park
	Bottomless Lakes, Bats Featured in New Mexico Wildlife Winter Issue
Protect Your Waters & Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers! NM Department of Game & Fish AIS info     NEW MEXICO STATE PARKS FOUNDATION