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Johnson Hill Special Recreation Management Area

Dec 17, 2021

Categories: Action Alert | BLM | Dispersed Camping | New Mexico
Why you should submit here, even if you already have elsewhere!

We keep them honest. If everyone only comments through the government/agency site, we have to take their word on how many comments were received. By submitting through BRC, we create an independent record of our community’s response that can’t be buried or under-reported.

We protect your voice. If this fight ends up in court, having our own record of submitted comments means we don’t have to wait a year or more for a government agency to turn over documents. We can move quickly with proof that thousands of you spoke up.
We keep you in the loop. When you comment through our site, we can send you updates on what comes next. If you only use the government/agency site, you’re depending on them to tell you what happens next — and they won’t.

Double coverage matters. Even if you’ve already commented through the government/agency site, submitting through ours makes your voice count twice — once in their system, and once in ours. That way they know the OHV community is watching and tracking every move.

For years, BRC has been trusted to run action alerts like this. Thousands of members and supporters have used this system effectively to defend access to public lands. This isn’t about collecting your info — it’s about building the strongest, most transparent record possible to hold agencies accountable.

Why you should submit here, even if you already have elsewhere!

We keep them honest. If everyone only comments through the government/agency site, we have to take their word on how many comments were received. By submitting through BRC, we create an independent record of our community’s response that can’t be buried or under-reported.

We protect your voice. If this fight ends up in court, having our own record of submitted comments means we don’t have to wait a year or more for a government agency to turn over documents. We can move quickly with proof that thousands of you spoke up.

We keep you in the loop. When you comment through our site, we can send you updates on what comes next. If you only use the government/agency site, you’re depending on them to tell you what happens next — and they won’t.

Double coverage matters. Even if you’ve already commented through the government/agency site, submitting through ours makes your voice count twice — once in their system, and once in ours. That way they know the OHV community is watching and tracking every move.

For years, BRC has been trusted to run action alerts like this. Thousands of members and supporters have used this system effectively to defend access to public lands. This isn’t about collecting your info — it’s about building the strongest, most transparent record possible to hold agencies accountable.

The Bureau of Land Management is accepting public comment in regards to the Johnson Hill (Gordy’s Hill) Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA). The area is currently used for OHV use and we would like to see that use continue to it’s full extent. The BLM does not offer much information regarding the the SRMA plan or the travel management plan. A map is provided for the public to look at but it does not show any detail regarding the proposed actions. This comment period is important because it is the first of five SRMA plans being looked at and will certainly set a precedent for other recreation areas in New Mexico.

Blue Ribbon Coalition is working to gather more information and make sure that the new proposals will not restrict recreation including that of motorized use. If you have information on the matter, please share it with us. We will update the public as we learn more.

Please submit a comment below supporting open access to this area by Dec. 17th. Comments are always best received if they include your own words and experiences.

UPDATE: After connecting with New Mexico 4-Wheelers we have learned that they have created and maintained a great relationship with the land agency. We appreciate the trail inventory work NM4W has done that has been shared with the BLM to ensure accuracy and validity of their maps. Because of local groups, this plan is looking to be a productive process for motorized users. This area is very popular for off-roaders and jeepers with trails varying from easy to difficult. BRC plans to continue to work with the local groups as well as the BLM as this process continues to unfold.

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