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State Parks Advisory Board (PAB) Meetings
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
New Mexico State Parks Advisory Board Meeting
Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM
Wendell Chino Building – State Parks Conference Room – 2nd Floor
1220 South St. Francis Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87505 and via Webex
The New Mexico State Parks Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
The meeting will be held at the Wendell Chino Building, State Parks Conference Room, 2nd Floor, 1220
South St. Francis Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87505 and via Webex. This meeting will also be available for participation by using the video conference and teleconferencing application Webex. You may join the
meeting in-person, on-line, or by telephone starting at 10:00 AM.
The purpose of the meeting of the New Mexico State Parks Advisory Board is to provide updates on the
economic impact study, capital improvement projects, fiscal year 2026 budget, implementation of new veteran pass benefits, personnel vacancies, committee realignment, and committee reports.
Webex Video Conferencing Option:
If you would like to join the video conference on-line, go to: https://nmemnrd.webex.com/nmemnrd/j.php?MTID=m202430bddc1c99d19b7087c4f42a15f0
Webinar number: 2491 362 9538
Webinar password: R2PhdpW3Va7 (72743793 when dialing from a video system)
Teleconferencing Option:
If you would like to join the meeting by telephone, please call: 1-408-418-9388 When prompted, dial the event number: 2491 362 9538
General Instructions:
During the meeting, please mute yourself unless you would like to speak. This will minimize background noise.
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the meeting, please contact Toby Velasquez at toby.velasquez@emnrd.nm.gov, 505-490-0891; the New Mexico Relay Network at 1-800- 659-1779 Voice; or 1-800 659-8331 TTY at least 48 hours prior to the meeting on June 25, 2025.
Public documents, including the agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible forms by contacting Toby Velasquez. A final agenda will be available no later than 72 hours before the
meeting.
Proposed Rulemakings
NOW CLOSED
Public Hearing and Comment
New Mexico State Park Lifetime Veteran Pass
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (PDF)
Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Wendell Chino Building
Pecos Hall (First Floor)
1220 South Saint Francis Dr.
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Those wishing to comment on the proposed rule amendment may make oral comments, submit information at the hearing, or submit written comments by June 10, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. via mail or e-mail.
Please mail written comments to:
Jared Langenegger
EMNRD, State Parks Division
1220 South Saint Francis Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Or submit comments by e-mail to:
Technical Information:
House Bill – HB0161 (PDF)
More information:
Lifetime Veterans Program – State Parks
If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing, please contact Jared Langenegger at 575-420-1733 or through the New Mexico Relay Network at 1-800-659-1779 two weeks before the hearing. Public documents can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact Jared Langenegger at 575-420-1733 if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed.
Related Documents
| FAQ’s | Lifetime Veterans Program – State Parks |
| NMACS | |
| Presentation | Presentation Slides |
| Audio | Meeting for HB 161 |
| Notice of Correction |
Official Fees Adjustments & Rule Amendments – January 1, 2025
The following documents contain all amendments to the 2025 New Mexico State Parks Fees
18.17.2 NMAC New (PDF)
18.17.2 NMAC Repeal (PDF)
19.5.1 NMAC New (PDF)
19.5.1 NMAC Repeal (PDF)
19.5.2 NMAC Amendment (PDF)
19.5.6 NMAC Amendment (PDF)
Fee Change: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (PDF)
Boating Rule Changes – January 1, 2025
On January 1, 2025, the NM State Parks Division implemented changes to its boating rules. These changes will impact Life Jacket wear and boat registration fees on human-powered vessels.
Parks Fee Changes – January 1, 2025
On January 1, 2025, the NM State Parks Division implemented changes to its Fees. These changes include differentiation in resident and non-resident camping and day use fees.
Archived Meetings – Inactive
State Parks Fees Public Rulemaking Hearing Recorded October 22, 2024
Fees Study Proposed Rulemaking Public Comments Accepted Until 5:00 PM MT, October 22, 2024.
Public Comments
Written comments are accepted until 5:00 PM MT, October 22, 2024, by mail or e-mail.
Email:
EMNRD-ParksComments@emnrd.nm.gov
US Mail:
Jared Langenegger, EMNRD, State Parks Division
C/O Proposed Rule Amendment
1220 South Saint Francis Drive, Ste. 215
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Public Rules Hearing for Proposed Rulemaking 18.17.2 NMAC, 19.5.1 NMAC, 19.5.2 NMAC, and 19.5.6 NMAC (Fees Study). Click here for the hearing date and time.
Public Hearing and Comment
Date: October 22, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Wendell Chino Building, Pecos Hall
1220 South Saint Francis Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87505
The Microsoft Teams meeting can be viewed through the video posted above.
Comments were not taken through the Teams virtual option.
Those wishing to comment on the proposed rule amendment may make oral comments or submit information at the Tuesday, October 22, 2024 hearing. Written comments will also be accepted via email or by mail until 5 p.m. on October 22, 2024.
Email:
EMNRD-ParksComments@emnrd.nm.gov
US Mail:
Jared langenegger, EMNRD, State Parks Division
C/O Proposed Rule Amendment
1220 South Saint Francis Drive, Ste. 215
Santa Fe, NM 87505
- Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
- Fees Study
- Technical Information
If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing, please contact Jared Langenegger at 575-420-1733 or through the New Mexico Relay Network at 1-800-659-1779 two weeks prior to the hearing. Public documents can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact Jared Langenegger at 575-420-1733, if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed.
Proposed Fees Adjustments Meetings Summary
The State Parks Division of the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (State Parks) announces another series of informational meetings to discuss adjustments to proposed park fees.
As part of its fee adjustment process the State Parks Division was committed to gathering public input clearly and transparently. This included 17 informational meetings around the state both in person and virtually. More than 400 people participated in the meetings from February through March, and again in June. State Parks thoroughly reviewed all of the public input submitted during the initial comment periods and adjusted the first fee revision proposal.
Some revisions include differentiated fees for residents and non-residents, maintaining annual passes at an adjusted rate, and eliminating the proposed launch fee for paddle craft. Information on the proposed revisions is posted in PDF format at the link below. State Parks is continuing to evaluate options regarding day use. A final Public Hearing will take place on October 22, 2024. Please review the information for the hearing below under Proposed Rulemakings.
Revised Fee Recommendations Summary (PDF)
Questions?
Contact:
Jared Langenegger
NM State Parks Division
Field Operations Bureau Chief
Cell: 575-420-1733
JaredR.Langenegger@emnrd.nm.gov
If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in a meeting or hearing, contact Miche Garcia at Miche.Garcia@emnrd.nm.gov, at least one week before the meeting. Public documents, including a summary, agendas, and minutes can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the New Mexico voice relay at 1-800-659-1779 or TTD at 1-800-659-8331.
Fees Study Proposed Rulemaking Public Comments Accepted Until 4:30 PM MT, March 29, 2024. Click here for email and mailing address.
State Parks Fees Study Executive Summary (PDF)
State Parks Fees Study (PDF)
State Parks Fees Study FAQ (PDF)
State Parks Fees Study Proposed Increases – Presentation (PDF)
Video Recording – Fees Study Information Session March 2024 (pending)
Questions?
Contact:
Jared Langenegger
NM State Parks Division
Field Operations Bureau Chief
Cell: 575-420-1733
JaredR.Langenegger@emnrd.nm.gov
Public Comments
Written comments were accepted until 4:30 PM MT, March 29, 2024.
Archived PAB Meetings
March 2025
The New Mexico State Parks Advisory Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the Wendell Chino Building, State Parks Conference Room, 2nd Floor, 1220 South St. Francis Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87505, and via Webex. The meeting was available for participation via video conference and the teleconferencing application Webex.
The meeting’s purpose was to provide updates on the 2025 legislative session, fiscal year 25/26 budgets, capital improvement projects, fees implementation, economic study, personnel vacancies, and committee reports.
Public Notice
2025 Open Meeting Resolution – Final
Meeting Agenda
Meeting Minutes (Dec. 4, 2024) – Final
State Parks Division Annual Employee Recognition Event - Notice of Possible Quorum
The New Mexico State Parks Advisory Board (PAB) was invited to an awards ceremony on December 10, 2024, recognizing State Parks employees for their exemplary efforts in upholding the Division’s mission to protect and enhance natural and cultural resources, provide first-class recreational and education facilities and opportunities, and promote public safety to benefit and enrich the lives of visitors.
The ceremony took place on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the Harold Runnels Building Auditorium, 1190 S. St. Francis Drive. Santa Fe, NM 87505.
This is not a regular meeting of the PAB.
Although a quorum of board members may have been present, it was not an “open meeting” under the New Mexico Open Meetings Act, 10-15-1 et seq. NMSA 1978. As this event was not be an open meeting there was no direct discussion among three or more board members, no formulation of public policy, no development of personnel policy, no development of rules, regulations, or ordinances, no discussion of public business and no conduct of business by vote or any other action within the authority of the full board that will occur at the event.
Notice of Possible Quorum
Awards Program
Runnels Building Map
December 2024
The New Mexico State Parks Advisory Board (PAB) will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. The meeting will be at 1312 Basehart Rd, SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. It will also be available for participation using the video conference and teleconferencing application Webex. You may join the meeting in person, online, or by telephone starting at 10:00 AM.
The purpose is to discuss state parks fees, the central reservation system, capital outlay projects, legislative session 2025, citizen science working group report, employee recognition, and committee reports.
The following documents are available for download in PDF format before the December 4, 20-24 PAB meeting.
Meeting Minutes (Dec. 4, 2024) – Final
PAB Notice of Public Meeting
PAB Final Agenda
PAB September Draft Minutes – Final
April 2024
The New Mexico State Parks Advisory Board held its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 1312 Basehart Rd, SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. The meeting was available in person and via video conference using Webex.
The purpose of the meeting was to elect PAB officers, approve the annual Open Meetings Act Resolution, discuss the 2024 legislative session impacts, discuss state park fees and adjustments, discuss the agency’s fiscal year 2025 budget, provide an update on the status of the Land and Water Conservation Fund program, present the agency’s personnel vacancy status, discuss board member per diem and travel, discuss board member recruitment, and provide for board committee reports.
Public/Legal Notice
Agenda
Open Meeting Resolution
April Meeting Minutes
No March PAB Meeting Minutes due to lack of quorum and meeting cancellation.
March 2024
NOTICE: The State Parks Advisory Board meeting scheduled to be held at Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, starting at 11AM has been cancelled due to lack of quorum.