Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Starting on Wednesday, Oct. 1, New Mexico residents will be able to take advantage of two new benefits at most ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Some New Mexicans across the state got some fresh air today with a New Year’s Day nature walk. Every year, New Mexico state parks host “first day hikes” to get people out ...

Oct. 12—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 ...

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 ...

You might know Albuquerque as the vibrant heart of New Mexico, the state's largest city, boasting incredible riverside neighborhoods full of trails, like the North Valley. But there are plenty more ...

New Mexico resident veterans are eligible for a free lifetime pass to all New Mexico State Parks, which includes entry and camping fees. New Mexico lawmakers advance a proposal to restrict automatic ...

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 ...