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Repeal of Nixon and Carter Executive Orders 11644 and 11989
April 22, 2026 The Honorable Donald J. Trump President of the United StatesThe White House1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NWWashington, D.C. 20500 Re: Repeal of Nixon and Carter Executive Orders...
Public Lands Access Restoration Act
THE PROBLEM: MORE USERS, LESS ACCESS Before 2005, motorized users could assume trails on public lands were open unless clearly marked as closed. Widespread access meant trails weren’t overused and...
Executive Director Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands
Testimony of Chad Hixon, Trails Preservation Alliance Representing the Trails Preservation Alliance Before the House Natural Resources Committee Subcommittee on Federal Lands Legislative Hearing on HR 7979 March 26, 2026...
Public Lands Access Restoration Act (PLARA)
Recently, working closely with the Trails Preservation Alliance (TPA), U.S. Representatives Jeff Crank (CO-5) and Mike Kennedy (UT-3) introduced the Public Lands Access Restoration Act (PLARA). The bill, introduced in...
2025 Summer Newsletter - June
Hello, Trails Preservation Alliance Supporters! The snow has finally given way, and Colorado’s trails are beginning to open up—revealing both opportunities and the usual post-winter challenges. As we dive into...
Press Release: TPA Trail Crew Restores Critical Access in Sulphur Ranger District
Press Release: TPA Trail Crew Restores Critical Access in Sulphur Ranger District Trail work opens key motorized routes closed since October 2020 wildfires The Trails Preservation Alliance (TPA) Trail Crew...
Press Release: TPA Trail Crew Delivers Early-Season Results Across Colorado
Press Release: TPA Trail Crew Delivers Early-Season Results Across Colorado Strategic partnerships and boots-on-the-ground impact lead strong start to 2025 trail season The Trails Preservation Alliance (TPA) Trail Crew has...
2025 Gold Rush Ride - Come Ride with Us!
We’re thrilled to invite you to join the 29th Annual Colorado Gold Rush Ride, August 10th through 15th—a spectacular week of scenic riding, camaraderie, and support for the Trails Preservation...
Press Release: Rider Groups Appeal BLM's Labyrinth/Gemini Bridges Travel Management Plan, Citing Legal Violations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rider Groups Appeal BLM’s Labyrinth/Gemini Bridges Travel Management Plan, Citing Legal Violations DENVER, CO (April 21, 2025) – Four leading off-highway vehicle (OHV) organizations – the Colorado...
A Powerful New Partnership: Colorado 500 Supports Trails Preservation Alliance with 3-Year Fundraising Commitment
We’re thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership: the Colorado 500, a legendary off-highway motorcycle ride and long-standing supporter of rural Colorado communities, has selected the Trails Preservation Alliance (TPA) as...
Introducing the TPA Trail Crew
In 2025, we are launching the TPA Trail Crew, a dedicated team of experienced professionals focused on improving trail maintenance across Colorado. Inspired by the USFS Statewide Trail Crew, this...
2024 Fall Newsletter - November
Hello, Trails Preservation Alliance Supporters! As our peak riding season wraps up and the holidays approach, it’s hard to believe 2024 is nearly behind us! We hope you had an...
Shoutout for Jerry Abboud: The Father of Colorado's OHV Program
Scott Jones presents Jerry Abboud lifetime achievement award Chapter 9 of Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s recent publication At Home in Nature prominently features Jerry Abboud, hailed as the “Father of...
Scott Bright Elected to the Colorado State Senate
Congratulations Scott! The Trails Preservation Alliance is thrilled to announce that our President, Scott Bright, has been elected to the Colorado State Senate! Congratulations, Scott! This is not only a...
Only 8% of the Trails in Colorado are Open to Motorcycles
At 2,273 miles, only 8% of the trails in Colorado are open to motorcycles. We want to see that mileage increase! Colorado’s population is greater than ever and still growing,...
New Resource: Interactive Club Map
At the 2024 Partner Club Meeting, there was broad agreement that a map showing the regions each affiliated club manages would be a valuable resource. We’re excited to announce that...
2024 Colorado 600 - Another Successful Event!
The 2024 Colorado 600 Trails Awareness Symposium was a huge success! While the rides are always a highlight, what really makes this event special are the daily discussions where we...
Ned Suesse welcomed back to the TPA Board of Directors
The TPA welcomed the return of Ned Suesse to help lead the organization into the future. Ned first joined the TPA Board of Directors in 2017 and served as President...
2024 Sweepstakes Winners Announced!
Hello Everyone! The 2024 TPA Moto Adventure Sweepstakes has come to an end! From all of us at the TPA – Thank You! We couldn’t do this without your donations,...
Don Riggle Announces Retirement
TPA Friends and Supporters, After 44 plus years of working to save our sport in Colorado, my time has arrived to retire and let others continue the mission. The Trails...
2024 Colorado Gold Rush Raises $6K for the TPA!
A heartfelt thank you from all of us at the Trails Preservation Alliance to Merve Davies and the incredible Gold Rush riders and supporters. For the 28th year, riders gathered...
COHVCO 2024 Legislative Report
COHVCO 2024 End of Session Report There were 710 bills introduced this session, larger than the average of about 550. Many environmental; clean air and clean water bills were...
2024 Gold Rush Ride - 28th Annual!
Sunday August 4th – Saturday August 9th, 2024 COME RIDE WITH US! We want to share a very special event with you in case you’re looking for a fun ride...
The TPA is thrilled with the addition of Rene Waters to the Board of Directors
Rene brings extensive business leadership, having owned and managed companies in trucking, real estate development, construction, and concrete manufacturing, along with serving on community bank and holding company boards. A...
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Save the Date: 2024 Colorado 600!
We are excited to announce the upcoming 2024 Colorado 600, a four-day ride and trail awareness symposium through the breathtaking mountains of Southwestern Colorado. This annual event is an excellent...
2023 Fall Newsletter
Hello ! We have mostly wrapped up another riding season in Colorado! The Holiday season is upon us, and 2024 is around the corner. It’s no wonder that we are...
Advocacy Awareness - Upshift November 2023
Reprinted with permission Upshift Online, Issue 87 by Chad de Alva Advocacy Awareness article Rider: Chad Hixon, photo: Angela Hixon Moab, Utah is a world class riding destination. Each year,...
LOGE Partnership!
LOGE Camps, the new management group for the Wolf Creek LOGE in South Fork, CO, home of many Colorado 600 events, has made the Trails Preservation Alliance one of its 1%...
BLM 21st Century Blueprint for Recreation Strategy & Community Engagement Strategy
BLM Via email at blm_hq_recreation_feedback@blm.gov RE: BLM 21st Century Blueprint for Recreation Strategy & Community Engagement Strategy Dear Sirs: Please accept this correspondence as the input of the above Organizations...
2023 Colorado 600 Article in Upshift Magazine
Colorado 600 – Trails Awareness Symposium Written and Photos by Chad de Alva Republished with permission from Upshift Online: Issue 86 – October 2023 The story of off-road motorcycle riding...
2023 Colorado 600 was a Huge Success!
The 2023 Colorado 600 Trails Awareness Symposium (our annual fundraising and educational event) was hugely successful! Despite the rainy and cool weather, we got some great rides in, and attendees...
Clive Heller Joins TPA as Newest Board Member
Clive Heller has been unanimously voted in favor of being inducted as a TPA Board Member! Clive has been active in protecting and preserving Motorized Access in Colorado for far...
2023 Sweepstakes Winners Announced!
Hello Everyone! The 2023 TPA Bike Sweepstakes has come to an end! From all of us at the TPA – Thank You! We couldn’t do this without your donations, the...
4th Annual TPA Partner Club Meeting a Success
The 4th Annual TPA Partner Club Meeting was held in early April in Grand Junction, CO. We hosted 22 different organizations with 42 representatives from clubs around Colorado and Utah,...
Scott Bright Named New Board President
We are happy to announce that Scott Bright, who has been a part of the TPA Board of Directors since 2017 has been named Board President! Scott brings years of...
Ned Suesse Steps Down as Board President
Ned Suesse has stepped down to focus on personal business endeavors. Since 2017, Ned has been a part of the TPA Board of Directors and served as President from 2021...
August 2022 Newsletter
Update from the Trails Preservation Alliance Hello Friends! We are in the midst of our peak riding season in Colorado and with any luck, this message will find its way...
2022 COHVCO Legislative UPDATE
Colorado General Assembly 2022 Session Legislative Report This year the session was distinguished by four key issues impacting the OHV, snowmobile and 4wd communities. The issues include: Colorado Rule 20...
Welcome Monarch Investment and Management Group
Thank you Monarch Investment and Management Group for your support of a strategic planning process that the TPA has underway. Monarch Investment and Management group owner Bob Nicolls is an...
TBK Bank Donation News release
Thank you to TBK Bank – they have just become our newest supporter!! We would also like to extend a thank you to David Gardner, Senior Vice President of TBK...
TPA receives donation from the “P.S. I Love You Philanthropic Fund of the Southwest Community Foundation”
In November 2021 the TPA received a very generous donation from the Trustees of the Southwest Community Foundation (an affiliate of the DJCF), and as recommended by the advisors of...
Win This Bike! TPA Announces KTM 500 EXC-F Sweepstakes!
We are excited to announce that the TPA is giving away this Special Edition KTM 500 EXC-F! Enter to win and you will help the Trails Preservation Alliance continue to...
Colorado 600 Article in UPSHIFT Magazine
This article is republished with permission from UPSHIFT Magazine from their October 2021 issue. Words and photos: Chad De Alva Public land is public land. It’s land that should be...
Off-Road Business Magazine - TPA Article - July 2022
Reprinted with permission from Off-Road Business See the full July 2021 Volume 4 Issue 7 here. Trails Preservation Alliance (TPA) board members have over 125 years of trail riding experience...
2020 TPA Special Edition KTM 690 Sweepstakes WINNER!
And the winner is…ANDRE BOSSE! Congratulations once again to Andre Bosse the winner of the TPA Special Edition KTM 690. Executive Director Chad Hixon handed over ownership of the new...
Adventure Rider Article - Access and Advocacy
Reposted with permission from Adventure Rider Magazine – December 2020Ned Suesse is a member of the TPA Board of Directors Access and Advocacy The challenges faced when connecting beautiful places...
5 Million in Grant Money Returned to Colorado OHV Program
The Colorado OHV Grant fund will have $5 million in surplus money returned to the program! Additionally, the program will receive an increase in funding of almost $2 million annually....
Upshift Magazine Article: Strength in Numbers
Republished with permission By Chad de Alva There is no greater tool for trail advocacy than the local motorcycle club and their boots-on-the-ground presence. Yet different clubs enjoy varying...
Article Featuring the TPA in February Off-Road Business Association (ORBA) Magazine
We would like to thank our friends at ORBA (Off-Road Business Association) for this article about the TPA in the February Off-Road Business Magazine as well as Chad de Alva...
Big update! TPA Files Objections to Pike San Isabel Record of Decision
Still Fighting the Good Fight The Trails Preservation Alliance (TPA) is continuously working for you and after an 8-year long fight, we are nearing the finish line. The TPA has...
The TPA Helps Ride with Respect Save Valuable Routes Southwest of Moab Utah
Bureau of Land Management Moab Field Office 82 East Dogwood Avenue Moab, UT 84532 Re: Comments on the Draft Environmental Assessment of the Canyon Rims Travel Management Area Dear BLM...
Enter to Win this Bike!
**Sweepstakes ended Apr 8, 2021** Enter to win this special 2020 TPA Edition KTM 690 Enduro R fully outfitted! Enjoy every route from the highway to trail and back. This...
Great American Outdoor Act (GAOA) Proposed Project List for 2020/2021
US Forest Service -Region 2 VIA Electronic portal submission only Re: Proposed 20/21 project list under GAOA Dear Sirs: The above Organizations welcome the opportunity to voice our support for...
2020 Shady Burro Enduro - Another Burro in the Books!
Back by popular demand the 2020 Shady Burro Enduro in South Fork, CO. was a HUGE success! The 2-day Shady Burro was a SOLD OUT event with Trails Preservation Alliance...
The TPA is excited to introduce Chad Hixon as our new Executive Director!
The Trails Preservation Alliance (TPA) Board of Directors is excited and pleased to announce the selection of Chad Hixon to serve as the Executive Director of the TPA. Chad brings...
Another Burro on the Books!
Back by popular demand – the 2020 Shady Burro Enduro in South Fork, CO. was a HUGE success! The 2-day Shady Burro was a SOLD OUT event with Trails Preservation...
Southwest Colorado Update
As winter yielded to spring, crews from San Juan Trail Riders (SJTR) worked with the U.S. Forest Service, clearing downfall from OHV and single-track trails in Southwest Colorado. By early...
Motorcycle Trail Riders Clear Snow and Open Popular Trail
The Monarch Crest Trail is now open a little earlier thanks to Yon Iaccio’s efforts with an organized shovel party. Yon, owner of Tomichi Creek Trading Post and founding member...
UPDATE: ACTION ALERT $5 Million In Colorado OHV Funds At Stake
We wanted to provide an update on the OHV fund situation after a week of hearings with the Joint Budget Committee… RIGHT NOW WE ARE CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC. Here is why:...