View from Talaya Hill Open Space.
Vision
Santa Fe County’s Open Space, Trails and Parks Program sustainably manages and conserves a vibrant network of cultural, historical, recreational and natural community resources that inspire a deep sense of regional identity and stewardship among current and future generations.
Mission
Santa Fe County provides innovative leadership in local land management and conservation that enhances the quality of life for County residents, provides access to public lands for unique outdoor experiences, advances community stewardship through partnerships, and effectively leverages community investments in the Open Space, Trails and Parks Program. Management of County open spaces and trail networks provides sustainable and resilient ecosystems with landscape-wide benefits for human, plant, and wildlife communities.
Advisory Committee
The County Open Lands, Trails and Parks Advisory Committee (COLTPAC) advises the Board of County Commissioners on matters related to open space, trails, and parks, acting through and with the assistance of the Open Space and Trails staff. Please see the committee page for more information about this advisory committee, and to access meeting schedule, agendas and minutes.
Scarlet Hedgehog cactus (Echinocereus coccineus) in Talaya Hill Open Space.
The Open Space, Trails and Parks Program aims to develop open space and trails management based on integration with existing regulations and requirements as well as cooperative efforts between private, non-profit, and government agencies. In total the program manages 6,750 acres of open space, 18 parks, and 65 miles of trails, and encompasses planning, capital improvements, maintenance, and volunteer opportunities towards the management of these properties for the use and enjoyment of Santa Fe County residents and visitors.
News & Updates
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July 2024. Have you ever wanted to become a Master Naturalist? Join the Fall 2024 cohort of the Northern New Mexico Master Naturalists. This in-depth course combines classroom and field experiences to give you the knowledge and skills to better understand and care for the natural world. Each week we explore an environmental topic related to our region through guest lectures, group discussion, and hands-on activities. ***The 2024 class has closed for enrollment. Please visit the website and send an email through the contact page. We'll notify you when registration opens for the 2025 program.*** Course Dates: August 20th - November 19th Tuesdays 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm & some Saturday field trips. |
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Contact Us
For general inquiries about Open Space, Trails & Parks, please contact:
(505) 992-9873
openspace@santafecountynm.gov
Laura Hernandez
Facilities, Operations and Maintenance Manager
Public Works Department
(505) 992-3054
lhernandez@santafecountynm.gov
Adeline Murthy
Planning Team Leader, Open Space and Trails
Growth Management Department
(505) 995-2774
amurthy@santafecountynm.gov
Monica Harmon
Open Space Resource Management Specialist
Growth Management Department
(505) 992-9825
mharmon@santafecountynm.gov
Rose Masters
Open Space Interpretive Ranger
Growth Management Department
(505) 992-9897
rmasters@santafecountynm.gov
Do you believe you may have lost an item on a Santa Fe County Open Space or Trail? For Lost & Found, please call or email the Open Space Interpretive Ranger.