EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — New Mexico residents celebrated the Land of Enchantment by exploring the outdoors.
National New Mexico Day lands on Friday, June 14.
According to the news release by the the New Mexico Tourism Department (NMTD) and New Mexico State Park, residents could enjoy the celebration by visiting 35 state parks for free.
“New Mexico’s State Parks are cherished by generations of residents across our great state. We are honored to take this opportunity to support New Mexico’s love for these special places by offering free day-use to New Mexicans on National New Mexico Day. It’s a fantastic opportunity to get outside to explore, experience, and enjoy the diverse outdoor recreation opportunities that your state parks offer,” said State Parks Director Toby Velasquez.
New Mexicans needed to show a valid ID at any of the 35 state parks to enter for free, according to the New Mexico State Parks.
The New Mexico State Parks said the free entry waiver does not include camping or rental fees.
Residents were also encouraged to support small businesses, artist and merchants.
“We are truly blessed as New Mexicans to have such plentiful access to nature and the outdoors
through our State Parks system. We hope that New Mexicans take advantage of this chance for free access to any of our State Parks and find the time to share in their own way what makes the Land of Enchantment #NewMexicoTrue,” said Acting Tourism Secretary Lancing Adams.
According to NMTD, over 450 New Mexico products are certified through their New Mexico True Certified program. These products can be seen in shops, grocery stores and retail locations throughout the state.
To find a new experience to try in New Mexico, you can visit the New Mexico True Certified Visitor Experience here.
For more ideas, you can also visit New Mexico’s Travel and Tourism website here.
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