Friends of Sugarite Canyon State Park
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The objective of this non-profit program is to develop a comprehensive trail around Lake Maloya to enrich visitor safety and accessibility while reducing traffic on busy roads. This trail will also expand the existing park trail system, provide a full perimeter circuit of the lake, and serve as an asset for special events like 5K runs or mountain bike races.
The Friends of Sugarite Canyon State Park is a storied organization and has been in existence for decades. Our Mission: To support Sugarite Canyon State Park and New Mexico State Parks in their mission to protect and enhance natural and cultural resources, provide first-class recreational and education facilities and opportunities, and promote public safety to benefit and enrich the lives of visitors. Our members focus on 4 different efforts to support the park and promote regional outdoor recreation. These include Special Projects (fish stocking, trail signage, trail construction), Events (Polar Plunge, fishing derby, Christmas on the Chicorica, Master of the Mountains Adventure Relay), Fundraising (to support events and projects) and Membership Recruitment and Retention. We have approximately 60 members who meet quarterly with a Board of Directors that meets monthly.