The Santa Fe New Mexican this week published a letter to the editor by Santa Fe resident Charles McCurdy.
In his letter, McCurdy says that “any rancher” would agree that it is not possible to manage the Valles Caldera National Preserve at a profit:
I’ve skied and hiked in the preserve a number of times, carried to trailheads to hike in a preserve van. The experiences were delightful and the staff terrific. But we’re told that more studies need to be done before more public use can be permitted. Millions have been spent. It’s time to turn the site over to the National Park Service, an agency experienced in managing visitor use at less user cost.
Click here to read McCurdy’s letter in its entirety.
