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Connected to communities statewide, our 35 state parks are often economic drivers for local businesses, towns, and cities. Many rural communities rely on a state park as a major source of economic development.<\/p>\n<h3>Our Mission<\/h3>\n<p>The State Parks Division&#8217;s mission is 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.<\/p>\n<p>State Parks is committed to this mission by employing professional, dedicated staff to ensure that parks are cared for and preserved to the highest professional standards. State park programs provide safe, fun, and educational experiences \u2013 and a visit to a state park is a true value. Outdoor recreation is a driving force in New Mexico\u2019s economy and State Parks is a key player. Connected to communities statewide, state parks are often economic drivers for local businesses, towns, and cities. Many rural communities rely upon a state park as a major source of economic development.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>REMINDER:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On January 1, 2025, the New Mexico State Parks Division implemented changes to its Fees and Boating Rules. These changes include differentiation in resident and non-resident camping and day-use fees. The changes also impact life jacket wear and boat registration fees on human-powered vessels.<\/p>\n<p>The following downloadable fliers provide a synopsis of the changes now in effect.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Park-Fee-Change-Flier.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" role=\"link\"><strong>Parks Fee Changes (PDF)<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Boating-Rule-Change-Flier.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" role=\"link\"><strong>Boating Rule Changes (PDF)<\/strong><\/a><\/span><span><strong><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Fee-change-FAQs-for-web-v4-1.pdf\" role=\"link\">Fee Change: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (PDF)<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><strong>On July 1<sup>st,<\/sup> New Mexico resident veterans are now eligible for a lifetime pass good for day-use and camping access to all New Mexico State Parks.<br \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>For more information on the Lifetime Veteran Pass, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/fees-permits\/for-veterans\/\">click here.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; 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You can help us preserve and keep our outdoor spaces clean and beautiful by reporting litter, illegal dumping, and graffiti through the statewide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakingbadhabits.nm.gov\/\">Breaking Bad Habits<\/a> beautification campaign.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/8zFa3QKcvdQ?si=6RQC25eoBiHLT5ZI&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;75%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;75%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.breakingbadhabits.nm.gov\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Click Here for more information and to report litter.&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||1em||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Human Rights Act<\/h4>\n<p>For assistance in filing a complaint, or for any other information on the Human Rights Act, please call (800) 566-9471 (toll-free) or (505) 827-6838, or visit the Human Rights Bureau website at:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dws.state.nm.us\/en-us\/Human-Rights-Information\">https:\/\/www.dws.state.nm.us\/en-us\/Human-Rights-Information<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Para ayuda a completar una queja, o para m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre la Ley de Derechos Humanos, por favor llame al 1-800-566-9471, o visite la p\u00e1gina por Internet de Buro de Derechos Humanos en\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dws.state.nm.us\/en-us\/Human-Rights-Information\">https:\/\/www.dws.state.nm.us\/en-us\/Human-Rights-Information<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The New Mexico State Parks Division is committed to making all information on this website accessible to all users, including people with disabilities. 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