New Mexico Off Highway Vehicle Alliance

08/31/2026

This is the kind of dedicated member organization we like to have!

Huge shoutout to our members who hauled out a junk trailer that was abandoned on the US Forest Service - Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands

08/31/2026

This is a great point! , have any of you used the motorcycle trails depicted by the black diamond lines? Those also have never made it on the MVUM. We want to hear from you!

Another valuable recreational resource lost for 13 years and counting. The 2012 Record of Decision designated this full loop as open to Motorized travel, yet it has never appeared as a loop on the MVUM.

08/25/2026

Life is better off-road, and Farmington is the perfect place to celebrate! Join us September 7-13, 2026, for 4 Corners 4x4 Week & the 2026 W.E. Rock Grand Nationals.

2026 Schedule at a Glance
9/7 4 Corners Show & Swap
9/8 Fall Crawl Meet & Greet and Night Run
9/9-11 Fall Crawl
9/10-11 4 Corners Vendor Show
9/11 Off-road Downtown Takeover
9/12 Ultimate Performance UTV SxS ShootOut
9/12-13 W.E. Rock Grand Nationals

Learn more: farmingtonnm.org/events/four-corners-4x4-week
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08/21/2026

Forest Service News Release

Contact: [email protected]
Forest Service Moves Forward to Revise Travel Management Rule

A notice of intent will be published in the Federal Register initiating a 30-day public comment period

Washington, D.C., August 21, 2026 - The U.S. Forest Service today announced plans to publish a notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement for amending the existing Travel Management Rule (36 CFR 212). This proposed revision simplifies the regulatory requirements to enhance quicker local decision-making and increase access, including for motorized vehicles, e-bikes, and other mobility devices.

“Public lands are for public use, yet for too long, Forest Service regulations have stood in the way of public recreation access,” said Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen A. Vaden. “With this step, USDA begins the process of ensuring the public can access their forests and USDA can better manage the lands with which the public has entrusted it.”

“The existing travel management scheme creates unnecessary barriers for Americans to enjoy the national forests and grasslands that they own,” said USDA Natural Resources and Environment Under Secretary Michael Boren. “By simplifying regulations and aligning them with the mission of the United States Forest Service, we are providing the necessary tools for local leaders to ensure that roads, trails, airfields, trailheads and other access routes are open and appropriate for public use.”

“The Forest Service administers more than 380,000 miles of road, exceeding the length of the U.S. Interstate Highway System by nearly eight times, and 165,000 miles of trails,” said Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz. “This action provides the legal foundation to streamline and modernize the Travel Management Rule and align Forest Service policy with administration priorities to increase access and protect private and commercial interests, while conserving natural resources.”

The revisions ultimately will expand outdoor recreation access, strengthen rural economies, maintain safe and sustainable transportation systems, and support working lands. These revisions support the May 29, 2026, Presidential Executive Order Removing Unnecessary and Counterproductive Restrictions on Access to Federal Lands, which rescinded Executive Orders 11644 (1972) and 11989 (1977) - essentially eliminating unnecessary regulations on the use of off-road vehicles on public lands.

Existing designations and maps created under the current Travel Management Rule will remain valid and in place until updated at the local level. This vast transportation system provides access for recreation and wildlife-related visitation for more than 164 million people every year.

The notice of intent can be viewed and comments submitted through the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal.

08/18/2026

Want your voice heard on New Mexico trails and public land decisions?

Check out the onXmaps Public Land Comment Hub—an interactive map tracking open federal comment periods (BLM, USFS & more) in one spot. Find local proposals, know what’s changing, and submit feedback to keep our trails open! 🚙🏍️

Explore open public land comment periods from the BLM, USFS, NPS, and USFWS on an interactive map. Find proposals, review details, and submit feedback.

08/16/2026

Exciting Desert Racing Upcoming!! - https://mailchi.mp/nmracecollective.com/rrms-desert-challenge-cancelled-this-weekend-725-78466

08/11/2026

UPDATE: Bear Trap Disaster Recovery NEPA Complete

The Magdalena Ranger District of the Cibola National Forest has officially completed the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) decision for the Bear Trap Disaster Recovery Project. For off-highway vehicle enthusiasts, hunters, and public lands recreators, this marks a major step forward from initial post-fire emergency closures to active restoration and long-term access planning.

🛠️ Key Impacts on OHV Access & Recreation:

Road & Crossing Repairs: Final engineering designs will focus on repairing washed-out stream crossings, stabilizing unstable road segments, and controlling debris flow along primary access corridors like NFSR 549 (Beartrap Canyon) damaged by the 2022 fire and post-fire floods.

Sustainable Access Reestablished: The primary objective of the restoration is to reestablish safe, durable motorized and non-motorized access throughout Beartrap Canyon, maintaining long-term opportunities for exploring, camping, and hunting.

Camping Access Change: Note that the flood-damaged Bear Trap Campground will remain closed for overnight camping and will be transitioned into a day-use-only site to protect visitor safety from ongoing flood risks.

What’s Next: With NEPA clearance secured, the Forest Service is moving into full implementation planning, finalizing engineering specs, securing permits, and scheduling on-the-ground equipment work.

NMOHVA will continue to track implementation progress and work with the Magdalena Ranger District to ensure motorized recreation corridors remain open, safe, and resilient.

🔗 Read the signed NEPA documents & project details:https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/cibola/projects/bear-trap-disaster-recovery-project