SANTA FE – New Mexico State Parks invites residents and visitors to welcome the new year with two outdoor traditions: Polar Plunges and First Day Hikes on New Year's Day, Jan. 1, 2026. Families, ...

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 ...

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Remote enough to feel wild, but close enough for a Carlsbad Caverns National Park visit, Brantley Lake State Park is a great ...

The 55th anniversary of Earth Day falls on April 22, but is recognized throughout the entire month. State parks around the state have events scheduled highlighting the theme. Events include a cleanup ...

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 ...

**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 ...

Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque will receive multiple upgrades thanks to a $5 million grant from the State of New Mexico.

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 ...

Colorado Parks and Wildlife released a gray wolf in Grand County last week after the animal was returned to the state by the ...