This is a list of
state parks and reserves in the
New Mexico
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, population_demonym = New Mexican ( es, Neomexicano, Neomejicano, Nuevo Mexicano)
, seat = Santa Fe
, LargestCity = Albuquerque
, LargestMetro = Tiguex
, OfficialLang = None
, Languages = English, Spanish ( New Mexican), Navajo, Ke ...
state park system. The system began with the establishment of
Bottomless Lakes State Park on November 18, 1933. New Mexico currently has 35 state parks. It has been calculated that 70% of the state's population lives within of a New Mexico state park.
The system as a whole saw 4.5 million visitors in 2009.
The parks are managed by the New Mexico State Parks Division of the
New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department. The
mission
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of the State Parks Division 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."
See also
*
List of National Parks of the United States
References
External links
New Mexico State Parks DivisionNew Mexico State Parks Foundation
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New Mexico state parks
State parks
State parks are parks or other protected areas managed at the sub-national level within those nations which use "state" as a political subdivision. State parks are typically established by a state to preserve a location on account of its natural ...