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 duties and responsibilities of the Committee are:
- Assist with County-wide and site-specific open space, trails and parks planning
- Evaluate applications by property owners and to recommend to the BCC 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 and trails and parks
- Work with County staff to provide public outreach
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.
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
COLTPAC Members
- Christopher Mann, Chair, District 2 Representative, term expires December 2024
- Steven Forde, Vice Chair, At-Large Representative, term expires August 2025
- Sandra Madrid-Massengill, District 1 Representative, term expires January 2024
- Jill St. Thomas, District 3 Representative, term expires April 2026
- Paige Grant, District 4 Representative, term expires April 2026
- Jan Cohen, District 5 Representative, term expires February 2024
- Elise Apple Snider, At-Large Representative, term expires February 2024
- Genna Waldvogel, At-Large Representative, term expires August 2025
- Dan Potter, At-Large Representative, term expires April 2026
COLTPAC Staff Liaison
Adeline Murthy
Open Space & Trails Planning Team Leader
505-995-2774
amurthy@santafecountynm.gov