What: Naming a multi-use trail built in phases along Elephant Butte Irrigation District laterals, running from Main and Idaho past Las Cruces High School and the NMSU campus to the Tortugas lateral and South Main.
Where it stands: Resolution 27-070 passed on October 19 with five yes votes and two members absent; the captions for the final vote are garbled.
Next: Wayfinding signs can follow once the name is set; the South Main Trail segment is also in the capital plan.
Details
The trail had gone by several grant and capital names; the city manager's naming policy lets staff or the public propose names.
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board heard options in February and unanimously chose South Main Trail on March 30, dropping "Loop" from the name. Other options included Heritage Farm Trail (staff recommendation), Las Cruces Lateral Trail South, Aggie Trail, Aggie Bulldog Trail and Green Chile Loop.
Members asked about all-abilities access; no amendment was moved.