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SENATE MEMORIAL 12
48
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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