New Mexico
First Day Hikes kick off 2025 in El Paso, New Mexico parks
Exercise always comes to mind at the start of a new year as people think about personal changes they want to make. And while fitness gyms may be popular at the beginning of the year, there’s also a great opportunity to start 2025 with a hike.
In El Paso and New Mexico, as in the United States, several state parks will participate in the First Day Hikes initiative. In New Mexico, 14 state parks will be part of many planned and guided hikes.
“First Day hikes are a fantastic way to begin the new year by focusing on health and well-being,” said Toby Velasquez, Director of New Mexico State Parks in an email. “Spending time outdoors, breathing in fresh air, and engaging in physical activity can boost both mental and physical health. We encourage everyone to join us for a hike, embrace nature, and start the year feeling energized and connected to the outdoors.”
Guided hikes are free and open to the public, with options suitable for various abilities. In New Mexico, guides will lead participants through picturesque trails while sharing information about the local wildlife, habitats, and history of the parks.
In addition to the hikes, some parks will host polar plunges for those who want to take a daring dip into cold, clear waters on the first day of the year.
First Day Hikes in El Paso
We Hike will have a hike at noon Wednesday, Jan. 1, at Chuck Heinrick Park, 11101 Loma Del Sol Drive. The hike will be from 4 to 6 miles around the Franklins, looking at the desert and hearing about the environment.
Hikers should take a minimum of 2 liters of water, sunscreen, and a good hat for protection from the sun, as there is no shade on the trail. Snacks are always good to have. Bring any medications you may personally need.
The fee will be $5 per person Park fee, or use your Texas Park pass. Go online to https://texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com/franklin…
First Day Hikes in New Mexico
Here is a list of the parks participating in First Day Hikes in New Mexico.
- Brantley Lake State Park
- Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Activity: First Day Hike
- Cerrillos Hills State Park
- Time: 1 – 3 p.m.
- Activity: First Day Hike
- Eagle Nest Lake State Park
- Time: 12 – 3 p.m.
- Activity: New Year’s Polar Plunge
- Time: 12 – 2 p.m.
- Activity: First Day Hike Polar Stomp
- Elephant Butte Lake State Park
- Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Activity: First Day Hike Dam
- Fenton Lake State Park
- Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Activity: Walk First Day Hike
- Hyde Memorial State Park
- Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Activity: First Day Hike
- Living Desert State Park
- Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Activity: First Day Hike
- Oliver Lee Memorial State Park
- Time: 10 – 11 a.m.
- Activity: First Day Hike
- Pancho Villa State Park
- Time: 9 – 10 a.m.
- Activity: First Day Hike
- Santa Rosa Lake State Park
- Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Activity: First Day Hike
- Storrie Lake State Park
- Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Activity: Polar Bear Plunge
- Sugarite Canyon State Park
- Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Activity: First Day Hike Snow Stomp
- Sumner Lake State Park
- Time: 1 – 2 p.m.
- Activity: First Day Hike
- Ute Lake State Park
- Time: 12 – 2 p.m.
- Activity: First Day Hike/Bring a Picnic
María Cortés González may be reached at 915-546-6150; mcortes@elpasotimes.com, @EPTMaria on Twitter; eptmariacg on Instagram, eptmariacg on TikTok.
Fiesta Subaru donated $58,000 to Watermelon Mountain Ranch Animal Shelter, helping New Mexico’s largest no-kill animal rescue pay for food and medical care.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Fiesta Subaru donated $58,000 to Watermelon Mountain Ranch Animal Shelter, helping New Mexico’s largest no-kill animal rescue pay for food and medical care.
Fiesta Subaru has helped hundreds of dogs find permanent homes over the years. The dealership sets aside part of its sales and then delivered one check for $58,000 to Watermelon Mountain Ranch Animal Shelter.
“Whenever someone is looking for a dog and they go to one of these facilities it really does go a long way,” said Derek Culach, president of Fiesta Auto Group. “These funds that we are setting aside to give to them for the food for the medical bills everything else these dogs need to find a home that’s healthy and everything that goes a long with that.”
The event brought together people who love pets to celebrate the donation and support the shelter’s work through the year.
People brought their dogs to play games and some also had a chance to meet a possible new pet.
ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – A dramatic crash left one teenager dead in southern New Mexico. New video shows the moments Roswell police responded to that crash, calling it the result of reckless driving. It was a chaotic scene involving six people in the collision, and almost all of them are minors. Roswell police said no teenager is facing charges.
On March 10 at 6 p.m., Roswell police responded to a crash involving a Honda Accord and a GMC Yukon SUV. In the Honda were four Roswell teenagers: two girls, ages 15 and 16, and two 17-year-old boys. One of the girls died from the injuries in the crash.
A bystander says she pulled some of the teens out of the Honda, but was unable to get that girl. In the SUV was a 56-year-old woman with her 11-year-old daughter. She told police she tried to avoid the crash. Detectives later interviewed one of the teens, who said the boy driving was going way above the speed limit, and the driver spun out.
Two other teens in the car suffered severe injuries but survived. The passengers in the SUV suffered minor injuries. The 17-year-old driver is Clarence Cheadle Jr. He’s facing six charges, including homicide by vehicle, reckless driving, and causing bodily harm.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Albuquerque police are investigating a fatal crash after a vehicle struck a pedestrian early Saturday morning.
Police said the crash happened near Central Avenue and Maple. The pedestrian died at the scene from their injuries.
Police continue to investigate the crash.
Stay with KOB 4 Eyewitness News and KOB.com for updates.
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