Resource Center for Raza Planning (RCRP)
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Description
Bernalillo County Parks and Recreation collaborated with the University of New Mexico, Resource Center for RAZA Planning (RCRP), and the School of Architecture and Planning. The County owns and manages several open space properties in and around Tijeras Canyon. In previous history, the County has acquired land in a reactionary way to protect natural resources or preserve recreational areas. They have also worked with UNM and other entities to purchase properties for co-management, like the UNM golf course. The County is interested in being more proactive and create a true link from the City of Albuquerque to the East Mountains as well as linking open space in a way that creates a unique trail and recreational opportunity.
As mentioned previously, members and residents of the Canon de Carnue Land Grant (also known as La Merced del Canon de Carnue) are important stakeholders. This historic community established in 1763, occupies a significant amount of land in Tijeras Canyon, and also includes portions of the communities of Tijeras and Cedar Crest. On the North side of the Canyon, a large portion of the land is owned and managed by Federal entities. Along Route 44, responsibility falls on the Department of Transportation for ownership and management. The varied ownership of this study area creates many opportunities as well as struggles.
Publication Date
Summer 2014
Disciplines
Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Recommended Citation
Aranda, James; Tim Imeokparia; and Moises Gonzales. "Carnuel & West Tijeras Trail Plan Proposal." (2014). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/rcrp_projects/3
