Cerrillos Hills
First Day Hike Celebrate the New Year and Cerrillos Hills State Park's 13th consecutive First Day Hike! This year's edition will be hosted the Amigos de Cerrillos Hills State Park and feature a trivia contest with prizes and interactive frivolity! The planned route will allow a mid-point drop off giving you 1.5 miles for your first hike of 2025. The full hike will cover just over 3 miles. Expect some hiking uphill and varied surfaces ranging from sandy to rocky. Pack snacks, and water, and wear sturdy shoes. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash at all times.
Fees: fee waived
Contact: park staff 505-474-0196

Living Desert
First Day Hike Visitors who take advantage of the free hike on 01/01/2025 at the zoo will have an opportunity to witness a wide collection of local plants and animals native to the Chihuahuan Desert, including mountain lions, eagles, and a black bear as they journey along our 1.3 mile walking trail.
Fees: Free Entry
Contact: Craig Jennings (575) 887-5516

Pancho Villa
First Day Hike 2025 Kick off the New Year with a refreshing First Day Hike at Pancho Villa State Park! Join us on a short, 0.25-mile hike around Cootes Hill to explore the unique beauty of the Chihuahuan Desert and dive into the rich local history of this iconic area. Perfect for all ages and fitness levels, this guided hike is a wonderful way to start your year outdoors and learn more about our beautiful desert landscape. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with nature, history, and your community!
Fees: Waived for participants
Contact: Jonathin Horsley 575-531-2711

Santa Rosa
First Day Hike at Santa Rosa Lake Hike to start the new year off with a great active day outdoors enjoying the sights of one of your beautiful State Parks. This trail is a scenic and beautiful hike along the dam and takes you along the edge of the lake. Join us and take some beautiful pictures of the wildlife such as deer, eagles, ect. Trail maps will be handed out and will have a quick safety brief in the event of emergencies. We hope to see you out here and join us on a great hike. Please reach out and contact us if you have any questions and we will be happy to help.
Fees: $5 Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Park Staff 575-472-3110

Sugarite Canyon
Snow Stomp 1st Day Hike A easy trail in Summer, but it becomes a different story in the Winter. We will walk up the west side of Lake Maloya, with it's beautiful scenic views. (bring your camera) If the weather cooperates and the ice is thick enough, we may walk out on the Lake and watch the ice fishermen. Dress Warm! The $5 regular Park Entrance Fee applies. Please bring exact cash or check or display a valid New Mexico State Parks Annual Pass.
Fees: $5 Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Robert Smith 575 445 5607