**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 ...

SANTA FE, N.M. — If Balloon Fiesta isn’t your thing and the government shutdown closed your favorite national park, maybe it’s time to escape to a New Mexico state park? New Mexico residents can ...

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 resident veterans are eligible for a free lifetime pass to all New Mexico state parks, which includes entry and camping fees. House Bill 161, which received bipartisan legislative support ...

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 ...

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 ...