Eagle Nest Lake State Park. Photo Courtesy Supt. Jordan Mitchell NEW MEXICO STATE PARKS NEWS RELEASE Eagle Nest Lake State ...

**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 ...

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Starting on Wednesday, Oct. 1, New Mexico residents will be able to take advantage of two new benefits at most state parks. Residents will be able to receive free day-use access to ...

New Mexico State Parks invites residents and visitors to welcome 2026 with annual polar plunges and First Day Hikes on New Year’s Day. Families, outdoor enthusiasts and first-time adventurers can ...

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Eagle Nest Lake State Park is open for ice fishing this week after recent cold temperatures thickened the ice to safe levels. We once again welcome outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the ...

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 State Parks warns of blue-green algae found in Eagle Nest Lake. Provided by New Mexico State Parks Staff Reports New Mexico State Parks has observed the presence of blue-green algae blooms ...

New Mexico is offering free access to state parks and fishing this weekend. All state parks will be open for free day use on Sept. 27 in recognition of National Public Lands Day, according to a ...

State Parks announces outdoor activities at all 35 parks Jan. 1 If you’re near Eagle Nest on Jan. 1, head over to the lake and join a gathering of people cheering on those about to take a frosty New ...

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 ...

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico’s 35 state parks brought in $266 million to boost the state’s economy in fiscal year 2024, according to the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department.