PARK MANAGEMENT PLANS

Design and Development Bureau, State Parks Division

Each state park has a five year management plan.  The plans "provide direction for the management and development of the parks in the New Mexico state parks system in a manner that enhances recreational opportunities, protects park resources, and provides for public input and protects the environment” (19.5.3 NMAC). The park management plan is a:

• tool to guide decisions and management;
• a reference tool that documents park history, facts, and conditions;
• a tool for identifying land use within a park’s boundary; and
• a five-year capital improvements plan.

• To review a park's management plan, please go to the park's webpage

(use "Find a Park" to the left) and click on park management plan.

Plans in Progress

Park management plans are being updated during 2009 for the following parks:

• Eagle Nest Lake State Park
  • Eagle Nest Lake State Park Draft Management Plan
  • Public Meeting to Review the Draft Management Plan:
    • Thursday, November 12, 6:00-8:00 pm at the new visitor center
• Cimarron Canyon State Park
• Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park
• Conchas Lake State Park
• Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park
• Rio Grande Nature Center State Park

SCORP  State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan

Public Input

The public is encouraged to provide input on park management plans in progress. 

Attend a planning open house, view a draft of the plan, and send us your suggestions.

If you have suggestions or comments on the park plans listed above,

please contact the Parks Planner, Cynthia Lovely at cynthia.lovely@state.nm.us.

Draft plans available for public review and comment will be posted here when ready!