New Mexico State Parks offers free day use at fishing, boating parks June 6-7
New Mexico State Parks will offer free day use June 6-7 at state parks with fishing and boating opportunities during a national observance.
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Reopening of Alumni Pond postponed as evaluation continues
NMSU postponed the reopening of Alumni Pond after the reconstructed pond used more water than anticipated during final evaluation.
New Mexico expands youth outdoor grants with new $100K funding tier
New Mexico is expanding its Outdoor Equity Fund with a new grant category offering up to $100,000 for organizations serving youth through outdoor programs.
Proposed federal budget cuts could impact New Mexico public lands, Heinrich says
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich says proposed federal budget cuts could significantly impact New Mexico’s public lands, national parks and wildlife programs.
New Mexico to invest $13.5M in trails, outdoor programs under FY27 budget
New Mexico will invest $13.5 million in trails, watershed projects and youth outdoor programs as part of the FY27 state budget.
History buffs can make a 91-mile day trip to Camp Furlong Day in Columbus
Camp Furlong Day returns Saturday at Pancho Villa State Park in Columbus, offering Doña Ana County residents a 91-mile day trip with tours, historian talks and Cabalgata Fiesta de Amistad festivities.
New Mexico will kick off 2026 with polar plunges and more
New Mexico state parks will kick off 2026 with polar plunges and other winter events, inviting visitors to start the new year outdoors at parks across the state.
State outdoor grants help Las Cruces domestic violence shelter offer nature-based programs for youth
New Mexico’s Outdoor Equity Fund will open a new grant round in January, with funding that has helped Las Cruces’ La Casa domestic violence shelter provide outdoor programs for children impacted by trauma.
Vasquez, local advocates rally to protect Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks from public land sell-off
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez and local leaders gathered at Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument to oppose a renewed proposal to sell off millions of acres of public land.
