44th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - second session, 2000

REQUESTING THE STATE PARKS DIVISION OF THE ENERGY, MINERALS AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO EVALUATE THE POTENTIAL EXPANSION OF COYOTE CREEK STATE PARK.

WHEREAS, Coyote Creek state park lies north of Mora in Mora county and is surrounded by forests with ponderosa pine, oak, douglas fir, white fir and aspen with beautiful mountain meadows, abundant wildlife and spectacular scenery and recreational opportunities; and

WHEREAS, almost four hundred acres of ranch land is for sale surrounding the park and might be developed as vacation homes; and

WHEREAS, the property is offered at less than six hundred thousand dollars ($600,000); and

WHEREAS, this addition to the park would preserve a unique resource and add to the state's public recreational opportunities;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that the state parks division of the energy, minerals and natural resources department be requested to evaluate the potential for expansion of Coyote Creek state park by acquisition of ranch land surrounding the park; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this memorial be transmitted to the secretary of energy, minerals and natural resources.