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.
 

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.

Scarlet Hedgehog cactus (Echinocereus coccineus) in Talaya Hill Open Space.

News & Updates

     
 

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.  

Course Dates: August 20th - November 19th Tuesdays 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm & some Saturday field trips.
Location: Various sites in the Santa Fe area 
Tuition Cost: $210, scholarships available 
Apply by July 29th 
For more info and online application, visit nnmmnp.wordpress.com.
     

 

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

Nav Khalsa
Volunteer Coordinator
Community Development Department
(505) 992-9894
nkhalsa@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.