The purpose of the State Trails System Act is to provide public access to, and the enjoyment and appreciation of, the New Mexico outdoors in order to conserve, develop and use the natural resources of the state for purposes of health and recreation. It is the intent and purpose of the State Trails System Act to encourage horseback riding, hiking, bicycling and other recreational activities.
History: 1953 Comp., § 4-9A-3, enacted by Laws 1973, ch. 372, § 3.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 16 - Parks, Recreation and Fairs
Article 3 - State Trails System
Section 16-3-4 - State trails system created; types of trails; planning.
Section 16-3-6 - Trails on federal lands; coordination with national trails system.
Section 16-3-7 - Violations; penalties.
Section 16-3-8 - Additional means of enforcement.
Section 16-3-9 - Limitation of liability of owners of land used for recreational purposes.