Zasoby i środowisko · 21/09/2004

Reverse Emergency Closure Within the Ojito Special Management Area in Sandoval County, NM

Notice is hereby given that effective September 21, 2004, an area previously closed (60 FR, June 29, 1995) to mechanical vehicles is open. Mountain bikes (mechanical vehicles) are a recognized legal conveyance on approximately (5) sections of public land southwest of San Ysidro, New Mexico. The area is located within sections 17, 20, 21, 28, & 29, T. 15 N., R. 1 E., New Mexico Principal Meridian. The purpose of the 1995 closure was to prevent unnecessary degradation of resources and undue environmental damage. The notice stated that until further notice the area would remain closed to mechanical use. It has been determined mountain bikes are not a threat to the resources or the environment. The reversal of the emergency closure is in accordance with the provisions of 43 CFR 8364.1. This order remains in effect until further notice.