The Gallup (N.M.) Independent published a fascinating story about future-ownership controversy over nearby Red Rock Park.
The city owns the park, which hosts the popular Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial and other events each year. But maintaining the park has put a strain on the city’s budget — and Red Rock needs millions of dollars more in improvements.
The state said it would approve the millions needed in exchange for the deed. But the city now is reluctant to turn over the deed because it fears the state would shut the park down in a few years. And no deal has been approved by the state yet.
So the future of Red Rock Park remains in limbo.