Section 16-3-3 - Purpose.
16-3-3. Purpose.
The purpose of the State Trails System Act [16-3-1 to 16-3-9 NMSA 1978] is to provide public access to, and the enjoyment and appreciation of, the New Mexico outdoors in order to conserve, develop and use the natural resources of the state for purposes of health and recreation. It is the intent and purpose of the State Trails System Act to encourage horseback riding, hiking, bicycling and other recreational activities.