Sandoval County
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Golden
Acquired in 1964, this 1,200-acre parcel is among some of the first properties set aside by the City of Albuquerque for the preservation of nature. Breathtaking views of mesas and colorful arroyos make this remote and seldom-visited property a great escape from the city.
This land is located north of San Pedro Creek Estates on Highway 337 in the East Mountains. It is adjacent to a portion of San Pedro Creek, which is protected by a conservation easement managed by the Intermountain Conservation Trust. This area is a natural haven for wildlife and is home to many striking landforms and archaeological ruins.
Recreation
There are no facilities or trails at this property. This is a rare
piece of property that has remained relatively undisturbed.
Access
From I-40 get off at the Tijeras exit; about 7 miles north on Highway
14 turn west on La Madera Road just north of the East Mountain Elementary
High School; La Madera becomes a narrow and winding dirt road after
9 miles and passes through private property. Please respect
the private property and remain on the road. The road cuts
through the northwest corner of the Open Space. The majority of
the land is on the south side of the road.
Placitas
This 560-acre parcel located in the heart of Placitas has fast
become a popular area for local residents. Surrounded by development
on three sides, it offers low-impact recreational opportunities.
This site also contains a portion of Las Huertas Creek with riparian
and wetland habitat in portions of the creek. Local residents, including
the Las Placitas Association
and the Open Space Division have been actively restoring the creek
area.
Future plans include formalization of parking and access to the property from the northeast corner and from the west.
Master planning for this area allows for multi-use trails,
education programs, land reclamation and protection of archaeological
sites. Read a copy of the Placitas Master Plan 
(2.75 MB).