New Mexico Statutes Chapter 16. Parks, Recreation and Fairs § 16-3-4. State trails system created; types of trails; planning

(1) “state scenic trails” which are extended trails so located as to provide maximum potential for the appreciation of natural areas and for the conservation and enjoyment of the significant scenic, historic, natural, ecological, geological or cultural qualities of the areas through which such trails pass;

(2) “state recreation trails” which are trails designed to provide a variety of outdoor recreational uses in or reasonably accessible to urban areas and, where appropriate, shall connect parks, scenic areas, historical points and neighboring communities;

(3) “state historical trails” which are trails designed to identify and interpret routes which were significant in the prehistoric settlement or historical development of the state; and

(4) “special use trails” which are trails that may provide uses also provided by scenic, recreation and historical trails but which shall not be limited to such uses. The secretary may designate special use trails in such locations as he deems appropriate and may limit the use of such trails to such special users as he determines. In designating special use trails, the secretary shall give due regard to the interests of users who have needs of a special nature which are not fulfilled by other trail types comprising the state trails system.

(1) hold a public hearing after proper notice within the affected county and area; and

(2) as a result of the hearing, adopt a finding approving or disapproving the trail based upon evidence as to the adverse effects that the trail has on the holders of any interest in the lands in the proximity of the trail.