The purpose of the County Open Lands, Trails, and Parks Advisory Committee (COLTPAC) is to advise the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), acting through and with the assistance of the Open Space and Trails staff, on matters related to open space, trails, and parks.
The Committee is made up of nine (9) members appointed by the BCC. All Committee members shall reside within Santa Fe County. One member shall be appointed by each Commissioner from residents of their Commission District; the remaining members shall be at-large and may reside in any area of the County and be nominated by any Commissioner.
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COLTPAC Members
Chair Chris Mann
District 2 Representative
Term expires January 2028
District 2 Representative
Term expires January 2028
Vice Chair Steve Forde
At-Large Representative
Term expires September 2028
At-Large Representative
Term expires September 2028
Members
- Tom Dominguez, District 1 Representative, term expires September 2028
- Jesse Crews, District 3 Representative, term expires November 2028
- Paige Grant, District 4 Representative, term expires April 2026
- Amelia Adair, District 5 Representative, term expires April 2027
- Dan Potter, At-Large Representative, term expires April 2026
- Bryan Bird, At-Large Representative, term expires April 2027
- Deirdre Monroe, At-Large Representative, term expires September 2028
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with County-wide and site-specific open space, trails and parks planning
- Evaluate applications by property owners and recommend property to be acquired for open space, trails, and parks
- Advise on the funding for the Open Space and Trails Program
- Examine and make changes to the criteria for property selection when necessary
- Establish volunteer subcommittees to address specific concerns for open space, trails, and parks
- Work with County staff to provide public outreach
Guiding Documents
- Resolution 2011-4 Creating the County Open Lands, Trails, and Parks Advisory Committee (COLTPAC)
- Resolution 2009-206 Establishing the Process and Procedures for Acquisition of Real Property under the Open Space and Trails Program
- Resolution 2000-60 Adopting the Open Land and Trails Plan
- 2019 Open Space, Trails and Parks Strategic Management Plan
Meeting Info
COLTPAC meetings are held as posted in the annual notice of meetings and on the County calendar.
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Meeting details and materials are available through the County calendar and posted notices.
Meeting details and materials are available through the County calendar and posted notices.
For a complete list of meeting documents and upcoming meeting dates, view the calendar below.
Staff Liaison
Adeline Murthy
Open Space & Trails Planning Team Leader
505-995-2774
amurthy@santafecountynm.gov