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SENATE MEMORIAL 12

TH LEGISLATURE

- STATE OF NEW MEXICO -

FIRST SESSION

, 2007

INTRODUCED BY

Steve Komadina

A MEMORIAL

REQUESTING THAT THE NEW MEXICO CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION

INTRODUCE AND SUPPORT A BILL TO ENSURE THE PRESERVATION OF THE

RIGHT TO RIDE ON PUBLIC LANDS.

WHEREAS, there have been several "right to ride" bills

introduced in congress over the last few years; and

WHEREAS, the bills sought to preserve the use of saddle

and pack animals on public lands on which there is an

historical tradition of the use of saddle and pack animals; and

WHEREAS, the bills also sought to preserve access to

historical and traditional trails, routes and areas on public

lands, including wilderness areas, national monuments and other

specifically designated areas administered by the national park

service, the bureau of land management, the United States fish

and wildlife service or the forest service, where there is an

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historical tradition of use of saddle and pack animals; and

WHEREAS, the right to ride horses on public lands has

become severely restricted in recent years; and

WHEREAS, it is vitally important to preserve America's

history through the preservation and use of historical trails

and routes that have been used for centuries by riders and pack

animals all over the country, from the earliest Native

Americans through the pilgrims in the east and mountain men and

pioneers in the west to modern-day hikers, history buffs and

riders; and

WHEREAS, congress needs to act to ensure that Americans

who choose to enjoy public lands on horseback or by using pack

animals should be free to do so;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE

OF NEW MEXICO that members of the congressional delegation be

requested to introduce and support right-to-ride legislation to

ensure use of and access to historical and traditional travel

methods and trails and routes on public lands; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this memorial be

transmitted to each member of the New Mexico congressional

delegation.

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