The national trails system objectives preserve, protect, and develop the components of the national trails system, with a strong emphasis on volunteer involvement through financial assistance…

The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $101,950 Cooperative Agreement under the National Trails System Projects program (CFDA 15.935) to the Old Spanish Trail Association (OSTA), a non-profit organization based in Corrales, New Mexico. The funding supports OSTA's efforts to administer, develop, and maintain the Old Spanish National Historic Trail for public recreational use and historical appreciation. Key activities include identifying and marking the historic trail routes, protecting historic remnants and artifacts, developing interpretive programs and educational media, facilitating community partnerships, and coordinating volunteer involvement. This Cooperative Agreement, with a performance period from September 2024 to September 2025, aligns with the National Trails System program's objectives to preserve, protect, and develop the components of the National Trails System through financial assistance and volunteer engagement.

The national trails system objectives preserve, protect, and develop the components of the national trails system, with a strong emphasis on volunteer involvement through financial assistance agreements to operate, develop, and maintain any portion of such a trail either within or outside a federally administered area. The collaboration undertaken through this cooperative agreement aims to: administer and develop the old spanish national historic trail (NHT) for public recreational use or historical interest based on historic interpretation and appreciation and identify, mark, and protect the historic routes and their historic remnants and artifacts for public use and enjoyment. Beneficiaries include the general public, states and or their political subdivisions, landowners, private organizations, or individuals.