Release December 20, 2019:
New Mexico State Parks officials have closed both Lake Maloya and Lake Alice at Sugarite Canyon State Park because of bad ice as of Dec. 20.
“We want to keep everyone safe, including park staff who might have to take part in any rescue or recovery,” said Park Superintendent Robert McIvor.
Both lakes are popular fishing destinations for rainbow trout, including some trophy-sized trout at Lake Maloya.
“When we determine that the ice is thick enough to allow activities, we will announce that,” McIvor added.
Sugarite Canyon State Park encompasses 4,000 acres located six miles northeast of Raton via State Highways 526 and 72. The park includes 20 miles of hiking trails, two campgrounds, and the remains of a historic coal mining camp.
For more information, call the park at 575-445-5607.
Robert McIvor
Park Superintendent
Sugarite Canyon State Park
211 Hwy 526
Raton, New Mexico 87740
575-445-5607
