New Mexico State Parks

With summer in full swing and the exciting holiday weekend ahead of us, it’s the perfect time to familiarize yourself with The 7 Principles of Leave No Trace. The 7 Principles of Leave No Trace is an easy-to-understand guideline for minimizing your impact while visiting the great outdoors. These 7 Principles can be applied anywhere — from remote wilderness, to parks and even in your backyard. 1. Plan Ahead & Prepare 2. Travel & Camp on Durable Surfaces 3. Dispose of Waste Properly 4. Leave What You Find 5. Minimize Campfire Impacts 6. Respect Wildlife 7. Be Considerate of Others You can learn more about The 7 Principles of #LeaveNoTrace at /why/7-principles/. Your #NMStateParks are waiting! Reserve your spot now at newmexicostateparks.reserveamerica.com. ¡Vámonos! Let's go New Mexico!

TODAY’S THE DAY — Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day! 🌊 Join the fun and show your support for safe boating. Whether you’re working from home, in the office, dressed in a suit, or already out on the water, snap a photo wearing your life jacket and share it with us! New Mexico State Parks encourages everyone to boat smart, stay alert, and always put safety first on the water. A huge thank you to our dedicated staff for continually demonstrating the importance of protecting your life and the lives of your loved ones — and for educating the public about safe boating practices. Don’t forget to tag NM State Parks on Facebook and Instagram, and use #safeboating and #wearyourlifejacketatworkday so we can see your photos. Your creativity amazes us every year — we can’t wait to see where you’ll be sporting your life jacket today! Hosted by @boatingcampaign

TODAY’S THE DAY — Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day! 🌊 Join the fun and show your support for safe boating. Whether you’re working from home, in the office, dressed in a suit, or already out on the water, snap a photo wearing your life jacket and share it with us! New Mexico State Parks encourages everyone to boat smart, stay alert, and always put safety first on the water. A huge thank you to our dedicated staff for continually demonstrating the importance of protecting your life and the lives of your loved ones — and for educating the public about safe boating practices. Don’t forget to tag NM State Parks on Facebook and Instagram, and use #safeboating and #wearyourlifejacketatworkday so we can see your photos. Your creativity amazes us every year — we can’t wait to see where you’ll be sporting your life jacket today! Hosted by Safe Boating Campaign

TODAY’S THE DAY — Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day! 🌊 Join the fun and show your support for safe boating. Whether you’re working from home, in the office, dressed in a suit, or already out on the water, snap a photo wearing your life jacket and share it with us! New Mexico State Parks encourages everyone to boat smart, stay alert, and always put safety first on the water. A huge thank you to our dedicated staff for continually demonstrating the importance of protecting your life and the lives of your loved ones — and for educating the public about safe boating practices. Don’t forget to tag NM State Parks on Facebook and Instagram, and use #safeboating and #wearyourlifejacketatworkday so we can see your photos. Your creativity amazes us every year — we can’t wait to see where you’ll be sporting your life jacket today! Hosted by @boatingcampaign

A BIG thank you to our partners, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, for conducting a dam inspection on May 12th at Conchas Lake State Park! Conchas Dam is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, while NM State Parks manages the surrounding recreation area. We appreciate your efforts to keep our visitors and waters safe @usacehq #ConchasLakeStatePark #NMTrue #NMStateParks

Cinco de Mayo is here, and the celebrations are on! 🥳 But no matter the holiday, your safety on the water is always the priority. Boat Safe. Boat Smart. Every day. Ready to boost your boating skills? Take a safe boating class here: https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/.../boating-2/boating-education/

The roots of the Rewilding Institute (@rewildinginstitute ) are planted in northern New Mexico. We’re embarking on a mini roadshow in the Land of Enchantment. We’ll bring stories of jaguars and the contagious enthusiasm and inspiration we feel in safeguarding them. Our hope is to connect with long-time supporters and find new ones. The Jaguar’s Footprint: Stories of Rewilding Powerful and elegant, revered yet endangered — jaguars are the ultimate symbol of the wild. Join us to uncover the stories of individual jaguars, whose lives reveal the corridors in need of protection. Explore the hotspots that are essential stepping stones where jaguars roam. And through inspiring, firsthand accounts from the field, discover bold models for rewilding that offer a roadmap for the jaguar’s return. … Videos of newborn jaguar cubs included! Taos | Wednesday, April 29 | Taos Lifestyle (Mary’s Place) (@taoslifestyle ), 815 Paseo del Pueblo Sur | 6 – 8 p.m. | Stories, images, and conversation Santa Fe | Thursday, April 30 | Center for Contemporary Arts (@ccasantafe ), 1050 Old Pecos Trl | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Borderlands Jaguar film, presentation, Q&A | co-sponsored with Defenders of Wildlife (@defendersofwildlife ) Albuquerque | Saturday, May 2 | Rio Grande Nature Center State Park (@friendsofthergnc @nmstateparks ), 2901 Candelaria Blvd NW | 10:30 – noon ~ family activities | 1 – 3 p.m. ~ not-to-miss jaguar presentation Jaguar photo courtesy Fin and Fur Films (@finandfurfilms ) #jaguars #nature #conservation #rewilding

It's okay to disconnect to reconnect. 35 parks. Countless wonders. One promise: protect what makes New Mexico, New Mexico. From quiet lakes to high desert trails, every park tells a different story— and every visit helps keep it going. 🌎 Find yours this Earth Day.

Keep litter out of our territory. Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department joining in on the #GreatNMCleanUp Thanks to acting Cabinet Secretary, Erin Taylor and NM State Parks Division Director, Toby Velásquez for getting the team pumped up for a beautiful morning of cleaning up the Rail Trail. #KeepLitterOut @keep.litter.out.nm @govmlg

Star Trails With Acients. City of Rocks State Park. 2025 section winner for the New Mexico State Parks Contest. You've probably seen this Floating around this week. Make sure and keep the lights off for us 🧡.

NOW HIRING: Eagle Nest Lake State Park is seeking seasonal team members for Summer 2026! If you enjoy working outdoors and making a positive impact in our state, this is a great opportunity. • Location: 42 Marina Way, Eagle Nest, NM 87718. • Season: Summer 2026 • Pay: $16.50 per hour To apply, email [email protected] or call 575-377-1603. Taos | Cimarron | US Highway 64 | Angel Fire | Red River | New Mexico | Jobs

NOW HIRING: Build the future of New Mexico’s most beautiful places! Join NM State Parks as an Engineering Project Manager. Ready to take your engineering skills outdoors? NM State Parks is looking for an energetic, driven Engineering Project Manager to lead infrastructure and facility improvements across some of the state’s most iconic landscapes. From planning and design to construction and compliance, you’ll help shape the parks millions of visitors enjoy every year. Based in Santa Fe, NM. Application closes April 16, 2026. Apply today and help build the parks you love: https://careers.share.nm.gov/psp/hprdcg/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=162141&PostingSeq=1 Now Hiring | Engineering Jobs | NM Parks | State Careers | Santa Fe Jobs | Outdoor Careers