New Mexico To Keep State Parks Open During Furloughs
Governor Richardson today announced that all New Mexico State Parks will remain open during the remainder of state employee furlough days.
Governor Richardson announced the change after receiving dozens of requests from New Mexico residents, local municipalities and businesses asking to keep parks open because of concerns about the negative economic impact closures could have on local economies.
“New Mexico State Parks offer fabulous scenery, a variety of family-friendly activities and are great tourist magnets that drive economic development in our local communities,” Governor Richardson said. “This plan will not only enable the state to continue saving money but will keep our parks open for everyone to enjoy.”
Listening to constituent concerns, Governor Richardson worked with State Parks and the State Personnel Office to come up with the plan that will still require State Park employees to take three remaining furlough days.
Those employees who are needed to work to keep parks open on designated furlough days, will be required to take alternate furlough days.
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