SANTA FE, NM – Water is once again flowing at Storrie Lake State Park in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Last month, the State Parks Division restricted water use at the park after the city enacted rationing measures due to the impacts of severe flooding from the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire burn scars.
“Storrie Lake State Park is connected to the city water system, and we felt it was best to shut our water off to help ease the burden on the system and preserve what little water was available to our community,” said Toby Velasquez, Director. “We’re not just another business. We have been a part of the Las Vegas community for 64 years and we’re committed to supporting our community and neighbors during this time of adversity.”
On June 21, heavy rain in the burn scar area produced flooding and brought ash and debris in unprecedented amounts into the city’s drinking water reservoir delaying the processing of water by the water treatment plant. Storrie Lake State Park shut its water off to all facilities including comfort stations, campsites, and the RV dump station shortly after restrictions went into effect for the city. All facilities at the park are now up and running accept for water at the RV dump station, which is in need of repair.
For more information about the amenities at Storrie Lake State Park or any of our 35 state park locations across the state, please visit emnrd.nm.gov/spd/find-a-park. Detailed information about the City of Las Vegas can be found at lasvegasnm.gov.
