New Mexico § 16-2-7.1 - Free state park passes to disabled veterans
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 16-2-7.1 — Free state park passes to disabled veterans, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-2-7.1. Free state park passes to disabled veterans
A. The state parks division of the energy, minerals and natural resources department
shall provide to a fifty percent or more disabled veteran residing in the state: (1) one day-use pass for unlimited entry into state parks or recreation areas operated
by the division; and (2) one three-day camping pass per year for the use of camping areas operated by the
division, whether for consecutive or nonconsecutive days. B. Proof of disability satisfactory to the division is required to obtain the free
passes.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 16-2-7.1
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 16-2-7.1 cover?
Section 16-2-7.1 ("Free state park passes to disabled veterans") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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