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More than 11K NM veterans benefit from free park passes
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Dave Burge , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This benefit is a result of a recent legislative action, House Bill 161.
A program in neighboring New Mexico has provided benefits to its veterans. More than 11,000 veterans in the state have received free access to state parks. This benefit is a result of a recent legislative action, House Bill 161.
The bill has been in effect for about a year now. Further details about the program and its implementation can be found through KTSM 9 News, which reported on the development. The news outlet provided information on the number of veterans who have benefited from the program, which includes access to all 35 state parks in New Mexico.
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Category: parks Published: July 28, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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