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Modern RV\u00a0sites\u00a0also included\u00a0in milestone\u00a0State Park\u00a0upgrades\u00a0<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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MORA, N.M<\/strong>.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0The New Mexico State Parks Division will open a newly constructed campground at Coyote Creek State Park on Saturday, March 28, adding the first cabin accommodations in the Division\u2019s\u00a093-year\u00a0history and introducing modern camping\u00a0amenities designed to improve access\u00a0<\/span>for<\/span>\u00a0a wider range of visitors.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The new campground includes five\u00a0recreational vehicle (RV)\u00a0sites with\u00a0modern shelters,\u00a0electricity\u00a0and water hookups, including\u00a0one accessible\u00a0site. The new\u00a0Aserradero\u00a0(Spanish\u00a0for<\/span>\u00a0sawmill)\u00a0Loop\u00a0also includes five cabins,\u00a0including\u00a0one that is fully accessible. All cabins include\u00a0electric power,\u00a0interior lighting, wood\u00a0stoves\u00a0and a dedicated water hydrant. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOutdoor recreation contributes significantly to New Mexico\u2019s economy, and investments like this new campground will\u00a0help ensure state parks continue to serve as anchors\u00a0for<\/span>\u00a0tourism and community vitality,\u201d said\u00a0Toby Velasquez,<\/b>\u00a0division\u00a0director.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re not just expanding overnight options; we are creating new\u00a0and modern\u00a0opportunities\u00a0for<\/span>\u00a0individuals and\u00a0families to experience\u00a0their\u00a0state parks\u2014from\u00a0beginners\u00a0to\u00a0people of all abilities.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A\u00a0ribbon-cutting ceremony\u00a0will begin\u00a0at noon\u00a0on March 28,\u00a0followed by\u00a0the Mora Creative Council\u2019s third\u00a0annual egg hunt\u00a0at\u00a01\u00a0p.m.\u00a0New Mexico families\u00a0and members of the media\u00a0are invited to attend the ceremony and preview the\u00a0updated campground and cabins.\u00a0For<\/span>\u00a0more details, visit\u00a0https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/news_and_contact_information\/<\/a><\/u>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis marks the beginning of a new era in New Mexico outdoor recreation, where the health and well-being of all community members are central to a creative,\u00a0for<\/span>ward-thinking and practical approach to outdoor design\u2014ensuring this newly accessible space can be enjoyed by everyone,\u201d said\u00a0Dustin Berg,<\/b>\u00a0founder of\u00a0GoUnlimited,<\/b><\/a>\u00a0a nonprofit focused on helping people with compromised mobility participate in outdoor recreation activities. \u201cBy investing in inclusive outdoor infrastructure, we strengthen families, support small businesses, and build a more vibrant and connected community.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The cabins\u00a0and new RV sites\u00a0will be available\u00a0for<\/span>\u00a0reservation through the New Mexico State Parks online reservation system starting April 1 at\u00a0newmexicostateparks.reserveamerica.com<\/a><\/u>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The total project cost was $3,873,585, including $1,675,000 in\u00a0funds from the\u00a0Land and Water Conservation Fund<\/a>\u00a0and $2,198,585 in state funding. Spears Horn Architects<\/a> served as the prime architect, and Franken Construction<\/a> was the contractor\u00a0on record.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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New cabin at Coyote Creek State Park (exterior)<\/p>\n

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View of a cabin at the new campground at Coyote Creek State Park (interior)<\/p>\n

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A new accessible RV site at Coyote Creek State Park<\/p>\n

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New Mexico State Parks<\/a>\u00a0is a division of the\u00a0Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department<\/a>.\u00a0Our 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.\u00a0New Mexico State Parks manages 35 parks statewide and serves millions of visitors each year.\u00a0For\u00a0more information, visit emnrd.nm.gov\/spd<\/p>\n

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