Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 16 - Parks, Recreation and Fairs. > Article 4 - El Rio Chama Scenic and Pastoral River and Rio Grande Valley State Park, 16-4-1 through 16-4-17. > Section 16-4-7 - Inclusion in national system.

Section 16-4-7 - Inclusion in national system.

16-4-7. Inclusion in national system.

Nothing in El Rio Chama Scenic and Pastoral Act [16-4-1 to 16-4-8 NMSA 1978] shall preclude the designated river from becoming part of the national wild and scenic rivers system. The secretary shall encourage and assist any federal studies for inclusion of El Rio Chama Scenic and Pastoral River in the national system and may enter into written cooperative agreements for joint federal and state administration of El Rio Chama Scenic and Pastoral River as a component of the national system. Such agreements shall recognize the established rights and culture of the area.