Welcome to New Mexico State Parks! 

Did you know that that 70 percent of New Mexicans live within 40 miles of a State Park?  New Mexico has 34 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
	State Parks Waives Fees for Veterans, Active Duty Military on Veterans Day 2009 Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park Features Veterans Day Stories		State Parks Requests Concession Proposals for Full Service Marina at Heron Lake State Park
	State Parks Awards Almost $1.6 Million in Federal Funding for Eight Recreational Trails Grant Projects		Come & Enjoy the beauty of Winter Events!
	Boater Safety Class Offered November 21, 2009 in Albuquerque		Bluewater Lake State Park Closed for the Winter Bluewater Lake Closure QA