Date: October 20, 2016 at 5:30pm
Location: Galisteo Community Center, 35 Avenida Vieja, Galisteo, NM
Santa Fe County is in the process of developing a Master Plan for the 2,440-acre Thornton Ranch Open Space property located northwest of Galisteo, NM along Camino de los Abuelos (CR 42). As the owner of 1,904 acres of this land, it is Santa Fe County’s largest land holding. Most recently part of a 17,000 acre cattle ranch owned by the Thornton family, it is centrally located within the Galisteo Basin, one of the most significant cultural landscapes in the Southwest.
The planning process involves creating an inventory of existing site conditions, completing a 100% survey of the cultural resources, developing a program of resource management activities and site improvements, and establishing standards for implementation.
The Thornton Ranch Open Space Master Plan offers a vision and guiding framework to safeguard this public open space property while providing opportunities for recreational trails use. The plan outlines the development of a trail network that offers a unique recreational and educational experience for hikers, bikers, and equestrians.
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Santa Fe County has scheduled a public informational meeting to present the draft Thornton Ranch Open Space Master Plan and invites interested individuals to attend.
Thornton Ranch Open Space Master Plan – Public Informational Meeting
When: Thursday, October 20, 2016
5:30 – 7:00 pm
Where: Galisteo Community Center, 35 Avenida Vieja, Galisteo, NM
Agenda:
5:30 – 6:00 pm Open House
6:00 – 6:30 pm Presentation – Draft Master Plan
6:30 – 7:00 pm Question + Answer Session
For questions or comments, please contact the County’s planning consultant, Claudia Horn (design office) by email at chorn@do-designoffice.com or call 505-983-1415. Persons with disabilities in need of accommodations, please call 505-992-9868 at least four (4) days prior to the meeting date.
Directions From Santa Fe to the GALISTEO COMMUNITY CENTER
Take northbound I-25 to Eldorado (northbound I-25 goes south-east along this stretch)
Take exit 290 on to US 285 (south)
Pass Eldorado on your right
Go south 7 miles and turn right on NM 41
Go 5.7 miles to the Village of Galisteo
Turn Left on Via La Puenta (dirt road) just opposite the historic church
Cross the one-lane wooden bridge and follow the dirt road as it bends to the right
The Community Center is on your left.