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MEDIA ADVISORY<\/span><\/b> June\u00a012, 2026<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n SANTA FE,\u00a0N.M.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0This Sunday, New Mexico\u00a0State Parks\u00a0turns the entire state into an\u00a0outdoor\u00a0playground.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n To celebrate\u00a0<\/span>National\u00a0New Mexico Day<\/span><\/a>, all New Mexicans will receive free day-use access to every New Mexico State Park \u2014\u00a035 places\u00a0to explore,\u00a0experience, and enjoy your\u00a0Land of Enchantment.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n From sunrise on, New Mexicans are invited to hit the trails, paddle the lakes, picnic with family, explore hidden corners of their home state, and share the moments that make New Mexico\u00a0theirs using #NationalNMDay2026.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/BottomlessLakesStateParks_small.jpg” alt=”(Kayakers at Bottomless Lakes State Park)” title_text=”BottomlessLakesStateParks_small” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n (K<\/span>ayakers at Bottomless Lakes State Park<\/span>)<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cApproximately 70% of New Mexicans live within 40 miles of\u00a0a\u00a0state park,\u201d\u00a0said State Parks Division Director,\u00a0<\/span>Toby Vel\u00e1squez.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u201cYour New Mexico State Parks system\u00a0provides\u00a0highly affordable,\u00a0accessible\u00a0and diverse staycation options.\u00a0Your\u00a0parks support families, friends and neighbors\u00a0to easily disconnect, save on travel costs,\u00a0create\u00a0memories\u00a0and support rural\u00a0and urban\u00a0economies without leaving the state.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n New Mexico Day\u00a0activities\u00a0at New Mexico State Parks\u00a0will vary by location, but visitors can expect kid-friendly nature walks, scenic\u00a0lookouts\u00a0and stunning spots for that perfect photo. Think sunrise at\u00a0Sugarite\u00a0Canyon. Paddleboarding at Elephant Butte\u00a0Lake.\u00a0A bass fishing tournament at Navajo Lake.\u00a0Wildflowers at Hyde Memorial. A sunset picnic at Bottomless Lakes.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0all here \u2014 and\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0all\u00a0waiting for you and\u00a0free on Sunday.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For inspiration and trip ideas, visit www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/<\/a> or follow @nmstateparks<\/a> on social media.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Your parks. Your day. Your New Mexico.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”4px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/IMGP9146-scaled.jpg” alt=”(Pop Up Camper at Oliver Lee Memorial State Park)” title_text=”IMGP9146″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n (Pop Up Camper at Oliver Lee Memorial State Park)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n ###<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n New Mexico State Parks<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is a division of the\u00a0<\/span>Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department<\/span><\/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 more information, visit emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" MEDIA ADVISORYFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:\u00a0 June\u00a012, 2026\u00a0 All State Parks offer free day-use\u00a0on New Mexico Day, June 14\u00a0\u00a0 SANTA FE,\u00a0N.M.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0This Sunday, New Mexico\u00a0State Parks\u00a0turns the entire state into an\u00a0outdoor\u00a0playground.\u00a0\u00a0 To celebrate\u00a0National\u00a0New Mexico Day, all New Mexicans will receive free day-use access to every New Mexico State Park \u2014\u00a035 places\u00a0to explore,\u00a0experience, and enjoy your\u00a0Land of Enchantment.\u00a0 From […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":77,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"MEDIA ADVISORY \r\nFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: \r\n \r\n\r\nJune 12, 2026 \r\n\r\nAll State Parks offer free day-use on New Mexico Day, June 14 \r\n\r\nSANTA FE, N.M. \u2013 This Sunday, New Mexico State Parks turns the entire state into an outdoor playground. \r\n\r\nTo celebrate National New Mexico Day, all New Mexicans will receive free day-use access to every New Mexico State Park \u2014 35 places to explore, experience, and enjoy your Land of Enchantment. \r\n\r\nFrom sunrise on, New Mexicans are invited to hit the trails, paddle the lakes, picnic with family, explore hidden corners of their home state, and share the moments that make New Mexico theirs using #NationalNMDay2026. \r\n\r\n\u201cApproximately 70% of New Mexicans live within 40 miles of a state park,\u201d said State Parks Division Director, Toby Vel\u00e1squez. \u201cYour New Mexico State Parks system provides highly affordable, accessible and diverse staycation options. Your parks support families, friends and neighbors to easily disconnect, save on travel costs, create memories and support rural and urban economies without leaving the state.\u201d \r\n\r\nNew Mexico Day activities at New Mexico State Parks will vary by location, but visitors can expect kid-friendly nature walks, scenic lookouts and stunning spots for that perfect photo. Think sunrise at Sugarite Canyon. Paddleboarding at Elephant Butte Lake. A bass fishing tournament at Navajo Lake. Wildflowers at Hyde Memorial. A sunset picnic at Bottomless Lakes. It\u2019s all here \u2014 and it\u2019s all waiting for you and free on Sunday. \r\n\r\nFor inspiration and trip ideas, visit www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/ or follow @nmstateparks on social media. \r\n\r\nYour parks. Your day. Your New Mexico.","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[23,30,22],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-22060","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-communications","category-media-advisory","category-news-releases"],"yoast_head":"\n
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<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAll State Parks offer free day-use\u00a0on New Mexico Day, June 14\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n