NOTICE OF INTENT: Implementation of the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Management Plan

The objectives of the heritage area are to recognize the role of the cultures and history, including Eight (8) Pueblos, the Jicarilla Apache Nation, the descendants of Spanish ancestors, who settled in the area of northern New Mexico in 1598, and of other cultures that have contributed to the cultural and historical mix in the NRGNHA. Interpret and preserve the combinations of cultures, languages, folk arts, customs, and architecture that make northern New Mexico unique. Promote continued consensus-based planning, long-term local and state commitments, and a network of long-term partnerships to achieve meaningful progress. Foster a close working relationship will all levels of government, the private sector, and the local communities in the NRGNHA and empower them to conserve their heritage while continuing to pursue economic opportunities. Promote, interpret, and develop the cultural, natural, scenic, and recreational resources of the communities in the NRGNHA. Improve the ability of the NRGNHA Management Entity to serve visitors and enhance the local economy through the completion of the major projects identified within the NRGNHA. Approach to Conservation and Interpretation: The management plan proposes a variety of approaches to conserving and interpreting the NRGNHA. The approaches include the promotion of resource conservation; development of interpretive themes; strengthening of partnerships within NRGNHA; development of a plan to link the resources together; an...
Source: Grants.gov - Category: Research Tags: Natural Resources Source Type: funding