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FIND OUT MORE AT www.RioGrandeTrailNM.comA project administered by the New Mexico Energy Minerals Natural Resources Department
NORTH REGION:
229
UPPER SOUTHERN:
32
MIDDLEREGION:
258
LOWER SOUTHERN:
133
N E W M E X I C O
WHAT? The Rio Grande Trail Virtual Open House was an online public
engagement and educational tool. In addition to a public
survey, the site provided information about the project vision,
how the trail will be built, project timeline, route selection,
trail best practices, and project partners. It was available
between November 13 and December 11, 2017. The Virtual
Open House was promoted through a print ad, press releases,
word-of-mouth through the network of New Mexico trail
users, email blasts, and the Rio Grande Trail project website.
WHY? The Virtual Open House informs New Mexicans about the
purpose and process of the Rio Grande Trail Master Plan,
elicits public input, and builds awareness and support for the
Rio Grande Trail. Feedback from the Virtual Open House
complements in-depth stakeholder outreach, data analysis,
and robust fieldwork. The project team will use public insights
from the Virtual Open House to help plan a world-class trail
network that New Mexico residents and visitors can enjoy.
Note:The Virtual Open House is a way to share information and hear from people who are already interested in the Rio Grande Trail Project, who may be potential “first users.” It is not a statistically valid survey or comprehensive representation of statewide input.
Participants came from
125 different zip codes,
including every region of
the river corridor.
KEY FINDINGS
Participants are well-versed in long-distance trail features
and willing to travel to visit a long-distance trail. Half of all
people who filled out the survey have traveled to another
state to experience a long-distance trail.
Access to nature was the most important benefit, followed by
exercise opportunities, and biking or walking for transportation.
The Virtual Open House confirmed that the trail will have a large
audience of local and regional users on foot. And with at least 10%
of participants choosing every offered trail use, it also showed that
the trail will attract a broad range of users.
1
3
2
Most participants are interested in historic and cultural tours,
as well as birding or wildlife viewing experiences along the trail.
Rafting, canoeing, and kayaking, as well as archaeological tours,
were also listed by more than half of participants.
4 For hospitality provisions, campsites and showers/bathrooms
were clear favorites. Picnic sites and playgrounds, along with
places to purchase food were also popular suggestions. 5
GenderAge
What type of trail user will you be?
Which benefit of the Rio Grande Trail is most important to you?
Survey Responses by Region
Have you traveled to another state to experience a long-distance trail?
What would you like to experience o� the trail?
What hospitality and provisions would be most important to you?
WHO RESPONDED?
people filled out
the Virtual Open
House survey.
In November and December 2017, nearly 1,000 people from across New Mexico
participated in the Rio Grande Trail Virtual Open House. Participants’ insights will shape
the recommended route, design, and amenities of the Rio Grande Trail.
JOBS
0 200 400 600
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
TOURISM
CULTURAL AWARENESS
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
BIKING AND WALKING TRANSPORTATION
EXERCISE OPPORTUNITIES
Access to Nature
0 200 400 600
EQUESTRIAN
THROUGH TOURING CYCLIST
BIKE PACKER
THROUGH HIKER
MOUNTAIN BIKER
LOCAL BICYCLIST
LOCAL WALKER AND RUNNER
Section Hiker
0 200 400 600
HUNTING
GEOCACHING
ROCK CLIMBING
GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS
FISHING
SHOPPING AND RESTAURANTS
ARCHAEOLOGICAL TOURS
RAFTING, CANOEING, OR KAYAKING
BIRDING OR OTHER WILDLIFE VIEWING
Historic or Cultural Tours
0 200 400 600
OUTDOOR GEAR STORE
BIKE SHOP
EQUESTRIAN ACCOMMODATIONS
HOTELS OR BED AND BREAKFAST
EQUIPMENT RENTALS,SHUTTLE SERVICES, AND…
MARKET OR GROCERY
CABINS
CAFES AND RESTAURANTS
PICNIC AND PLAYGROUND SITES
SHOWER/BATHROOM FACILITIES
Campsite
15-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
ALMOST HALF OF RESPONDENTS
WERE AGED
46%55-64
65+
WOMEN
52%MEN
YesNo
2%PREFER
NOT TO SAY
55+
VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE
993 A fairly even distribution
of women and men
filled out the survey.