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By NM State Parks Portales, NM – The Friends of Oasis State Park will be holding the 9th Annual Spring Trout Derby on Saturday, March 24, 2018. “The weather is expected to be beautiful and this will be a great time for families to come out and enjoy the day …

Take a Polar Bear Plunge into the Lake! By New Mexico State Parks Santa Fe, NM – Make a New Year’s resolution to your health and happiness by kicking off 2018 with a First Day Hike or a Polar Bear Plunge into the lake at a state park near you. …

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Sandhill Crane Viewing Platform Albuquerque, NM: Rio Grande Nature Center State Park celebrated their 35th Anniversary Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the new Sandhill Crane Viewing Platform, newly acquired artwork, and the improved design and landscape of the overflow parking at the Park. …

Navajo Dam, NM – The salmon snagging season at Navajo Lake State Park and the Pine River opens Oct. 1 and runs through Dec. 31. Snagging is a popular technique for harvesting soon-to-die spawning salmon that allows anglers to hook the body of the fish rather than the mouth. Anglers …

Santa Fe, NM – State Parks invites schools and teachers to apply for a grant to help pay for the bus or other mode of transportation to take school children to State Parks during the 2017-18 school year. The deadline to apply is October 6, 2017. Teachers are encouraged to …

 Navajo Dam, NM – The Friends of Navajo Lake State Park are hosting a BBQ and Meet and Greet Monday, September 4, 2017 from noon to 2 p.m. at Navajo Lake State Park Visitor Center.  The BBQ is for residents around Navajo Lake who would like to support the Park …

Santa Fe, NM – You work hard, so take some time to get out and have a fun, safe and memorable time at your New Mexico State Parks! State Parks offer great family opportunities for fun under the New Mexico sun and stars this Labor Day Weekend. “From scuba diving, …

SANTA FE, NM – A lease agreement between the State Land Office and Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department will grant the public access to five of New Mexico’s state parks – and generate revenue for public schools. The five parks are located on 1,122 acres of State Trust Lands …

Santa Fe, NM – Summer is in full-swing and State Parks invites families to get outdoors and enjoy refreshing water sports and unique educational programs held throughout beautiful New Mexico. Camp with us or bring   a picnic for a fun day outing.  For those looking for summer fun, here are …

By NM State Parks | April 18, 2017 Santa Fe, NM – Join NM State Parks on Saturday, April 22nd to celebrate Earth Day. There will be educational and fun activities in six of our parks throughout the day and night. Explore the parks where interactive, kid-friendly activities and demonstrations …