ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s been closed to visitors for more than half a decade but the work has finally finished on a popular picnic spot just outside of Albuquerque in the heart of the Cibola National Forest.
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Seven years after it closed down because of hazardous trees, crumbling trails, and a long list of put-off repairs, there is new life along the nine-mile picnic ground near Placitas.
“Today we gathered to celebrate a significant milestone in our commitment in preserving our natural heritage and providing accessible and recreational opportunities for all,” said Deputy Regional Forester Cecilia Clavet, USDA Forest Service Southwest Region.