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Public Meetings
Proposed Fees Adjustments Meeting Schedule and 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 12 informational meetings around the state both in person and virtually. More than 400 people participated in the meetings from February through March, and more than 900 written comments were received during the initial public comment period that ended on March 29. State Parks thoroughly reviewed the public input submitted during the initial comment period 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 a link below in PDF format. State Parks is continuing to evaluate options regarding day use.
Before taking this updated proposal to the rulemaking process, State Parks is announcing additional informational meetings, including a virtual option and four in-person meetings scheduled around the state. The dates, times, and locations are as follows:
| Informational Meeting Date | Time | Location |
| Monday, June 17, 2024 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Virtual WebEx Meeting (click here) |
| Tuesday, June 18, 2024 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM |
Mesalands Community College Wind Energy Center Building E |
| Thursday, June 20, 2024 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM |
Truth or Consequences Civic Center |
| Monday, June 24, 2024 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM |
Rio Grande Nature Center |
| Tuesday, June 25, 2024 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM |
Navajo Lake State Park |
(NOTE: Meeting schedules are subject to change and will be publicized)
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, please 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.
Proposed Rulemakings
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.
Date: October 22, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Wendell Chino Building, Pecos Hall
1220 South Saint Francis Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Those wishing to comment on the proposed rule amendment may make oral comments or submit information at the hearing on October 22, 2024, or may submit written comments by 5 p.m. on 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
- 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.
Fees Study Proposed Rulemaking Public Comments Accepted Until 5:00 PM MT, October 22, 2024. Click here for email and mailing address.
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
Archive
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.
Email:
EMNRD-ParksComments@emnrd.nm.gov
US Mail:
New Mexico State Parks
C/O Fees Study Public Comment
1220 S St. Francis Dr., Ste. 215
Santa Fe, NM 87505
State Parks Advisory Board Meetings
April 2024
The purpose of the meeting of the New Mexico State Parks Advisory Board is to elect 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.
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.
December 2023
The purpose of the meeting of the New Mexico State Parks Advisory Board is to present and discuss state park fees and adjustments, discuss division plans for the upcoming 2024 legislative session, discuss state parks advisory board member recruitment, and provide for board committee reports.
September 2023
The purpose of the meeting of the New Mexico State Parks Advisory Board is to introduce new and standing board members, provide an agency overview to board members, discuss an update on the fees study, discuss state parks advisory board member recruitment and board committee reports.
June 2023
The purpose of the meeting of the New Mexico State Parks Advisory Board is to introduce new and standing board members, provide an agency overview to board members, discuss state park personnel position vacancy status, discuss the fiscal year 2025 budget request, discuss an update on the fees study, discuss state parks advisory board member recruitment and board committee reports.
March 2023
The purpose of the meeting of the New Mexico State Parks Advisory Board meeting is to discuss the following: election of officers, 2023 legislative update, personnel vacancies, capitol project updates, climate change, outdoor classrooms, law enforcement, public/private partnerships, and additional committee business.
Legal Notice
Agenda
Open Meetings Act Resolution
Meeting Minutes March, 2023
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 State Parks Advisory Board Meeting, please contact Toby Velásquez at toby.velasquez@emnrd.nm.gov, at least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the agenda and minutes can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact New Mexico voice relay at 1-800-659-1779 or TTD at 1-800-659-8331. If a summary or other type of accessible format is needed, public documents can be provided in various formats.