Rails to Trails in Cloudcroft | Santa Fe News

When the railroad that once brought people to Cloudcroft shut down, it left behind a legacy of trails—now lovingly restored by volunteers through the New Mexico Rails-to-Trails Association. Gary Truex, who moved to the area in 2017, turned his passion for the mountains into action, dedicating himself to keeping these accessible, scenic paths open for families to reconnect with nature. With gentle grades, breathtaking views of White Sands and the Tularosa Basin, and trails maintained by hand—sometimes hauling materials miles uphill—Gary and his team are ensuring that kids today can escape screens and city life, just like he did. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/89fd8860ee3a419a