New Zuni Mountain Trails

Statement

Dear Friend,

Last month, I attended a signing ceremony in Grants to mark the completion of the planning process for the Zuni Mountain Trails Project. In total, the Zuni Trails Project will add approximately 186 miles of new trails, five new trailheads, parking lots, and restrooms to the existing system. This new trail system will put western New Mexico on the map as a premier destination for mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, and other outdoor recreation.

I hope you can take a moment to read the story below from the Albuquerque Journal about what these new trails will mean for the region.

These miles of new single track represent a major economic development opportunity for McKinley and Cibola Counties. According to a report released earlier this year, the outdoor recreation economy creates $887 billion in annual consumer spending and directly supports 7.6 million jobs throughout the United States.

I was proud to support the local community leaders who have worked for years to make this project a reality. Thanks to their collaborative effort, outdoor enthusiasts from near and far can experience all that this special area has to offer.

Sincerely,

MARTIN HEINRICH
United States Senator

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