44TH LEGISLATURE - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - FIRST SESSION, 1999

REQUESTING THE STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE COMMERCIAL FEASIBILITY OF BUNGEE JUMPING FROM THE RIO GRANDE GORGE BRIDGE.

WHEREAS, adventure tourism is a growing business and New Mexico attracts rock climbers, wilderness enthusiasts, mountain climbers, sky divers and other enthusiasts of adventure travel; and

WHEREAS, the Royal Gorge bridge near Pueblo, Colorado and other promontories are ideal for adventure enthusiasts who use bungee cords; and

WHEREAS, the Rio Grande Gorge bridge on highway 64 attracts many tourists and is an ideal promontory for bungee enthusiasts;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that the state highway and transportation department be requested to conduct a study of the commercial feasibility of bungee jumping from the Rio Grande Gorge bridge; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this memorial be transmitted to the secretary of highway and transportation.