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New Mexico · State park access pass
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Lifetime benefit for New Mexico resident Veterans; check the official page for application requirements.
New Mexico resident Veterans can apply for a free lifetime pass covering day-use and camping access at all New Mexico State Parks. Reservation-system service fees are not covered. The prior annual disability-based passes were discontinued after July 1, 2025; this lifetime pass is available to resident Veterans
VERIFIED — OFFICIAL SOURCE · Last verified Oct 28, 2026 · Recently updated
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Organization: New Mexico State Parks Division — official Veteran pass page
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Dates not listed · Veteran passports: honorably discharged U.S. Veterans. Active Duty passports: currently serving members including Reserve and National Guard. Disabled Veteran passport: U.S. Veteran with 60% or greater service-connected disability or loss of lower extremity; one companion may enter free.
Dates not listed · Legal Nebraska residents with at least 50% service-connected disability, or 100% non-service-connected disability receiving a VA pension; VA certification required for new applications.
Dates not listed · South Dakota resident and Veteran with 100% total service-connected disability or VA K award, former POW, or Purple Heart recipient; verification documents required.
Dates not listed · North Dakota resident with 50% or greater service-connected disability or former POW; certain surviving spouses qualify. Other resident disabled Veterans may qualify for discounted annual permit.
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