Access Issues

Socorro Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement Finally Released!

Last Updated: December 29, 2008

The Socorro Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has prepared a Proposed Resource Management Plan (RMP) and Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to analyze and update the 1989 Socorro Resource Management Plan (RMP). The purpose of the Proposed RMP is to provide a comprehensive framework for BLM’s management of public land in Socorro and Catron Counties, New Mexico. Public land in the two counties includes approximately 1.5 million surface acres and 6 million acres of Federal mineral estate.

A 30-day protest period ends on the January 4th. For additional information on filing a protest, please refer to the Dear Reader letter in the Proposed Resource Management Plan/Final Environmental Impact Statement.
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NMOHVA Responds to NM EMNRD's SJM40 Survey

Last Updated: December 29, 2008

NMOHVA has sent a letter to the New Mexico Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department responding to EMNRD's request for NMOHVA and its members to participate in a survey for the study being conducted under Senate Joint Memorial 40 (SJM40). The full text of the letter is available below but the main points in the letter were:

NMOHVA is extremely opposed to the anti-recreation bias of this survey, the selection of Mr. Funkhouser as the contractor, and the deliberate exclusion of other agencies with which EMNRD was supposed to cooperate.

SJM40, as passed, was amended by the State Legislature specifically so EMNRD would not have sole control of the OHV study. EMNRD has not met the intent or the requirements of SJM40 to cooperate with the other agencies. EMNRD has operated alone to prepare and conduct the survey it is publicizing. By doing so, EMNRD is deliberately defying the will of the State Legislature.
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News

BTPA Holiday Fundraiser Adds to NMOHVA Access Defense Fund

Last Updated: December 16, 2008

The Blackfeather Trail Preservation Alliance (BTPA) held a very successful fundraising dinner on Saturday, Dec 13. Many thanks to Russ and Betsy Tyldesley for hosting the event at their magnificent home in the hills west of the Santa Fe Opera.

This was BPTA’s second fundraising event in the past year, with all proceeds from the gala dinner going to the NMOHVA Access Defense fund. We ‘wined and dined’, enjoyed the mountain views, and debated the virtues of various dirt bikes. Plans were laid for future trips, and we got caught up with friends.

Thanks again to everyone involved!
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Blackfeather Trail Preservation Alliance Teams with Jemez Ranger District for Trail Maintenance Day

Last Updated: December 3, 2008

On Saturday, November 8, 22 members of the Blackfeather Trails Preservation Alliance (BTPA) joined with Mike Dechter and Phyllis Martinez of the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest to maintain sections of the singletrack “Motown Trail” located in the Jemez Mountains north of Cochiti Mesa.

The group completed all of the Forest Service identified fixes by noon, due in large part to the overwhelming turnout and the eager, cooperative attitudes held by everyone in the group. Phyllis Martinez, Forest Service commented, “I enjoyed working with all of you and I look forward to more partnership days next field season!”

Jim Tyldesley, Project Coordinator for the Blackfeathers, thanked all of the volunteers for their hard work and added, “I hope that this is the beginning of a long and productive collaborative partnership between the Forest Service and BPTA.”
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Jemez Riding Featured in ATVA News

Last Updated: December 16, 2008

NMOHVA Board member Ron Schubert helped promote riding in the Jemez Mountains that we all love by submitting an article to ATVA News. Ron's article is featured in the current issue.

OHV recreation is a powerful economic force for the state of New Mexico, especially its rural areas. OHV tourism is a sustainable source of income that could be more greatly developed for the benefit of all of New Mexico.

ATVA News is the official publication of the All-Terrain Vehicle Assocation. You can visit ATVA at www.atvaonline.com. Ron's article is reprinted below (with permission) for your reading pleasure.
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