What actually is the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area?
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A National Heritage Area is designated by Congress for its unique nationally significant qualities and resources. It is a place where a combination of natural, cultural, historic and recreational resources have shaped a cohesive, nationally distinctive landscape.
A National Heritage Area employs a partnership approach to heritage development involving collaborative planning around a theme, industry and/or geographical feature that influenced the nation’s culture and history. This planning strategy encourages residents, government agencies, nonprofit groups and private partners to agree on and prioritize programs and projects that recognize, preserve and celebrate many of America’s defining landscapes.
A National Heritage Area seeks short- and long-term solutions to conservation and development challenges by fostering relationships among regional stakeholders and encouraging them to work collaboratively to achieve shared goals.
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Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area and Los Caminos Antiguos Scenic and Historic Byway are Stewardship Members of the Care for Colorado Coalition.
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Scavenger Hunt
Los Caminos Antiguos Scenic & Historic Byway Audio Tour- Free Event!!!To participate in our scavenger hunt, download the following form, you'll need to download our tour on the TravelStorys App (https://travelstorys.com/download) and you'll need to keep an eye on the portal signs along the Los Caminos Antiguos Scenic & HistoricRead more
Request for Proposal Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area Logo Design
Organization Background In 2009, Congress passed legislation establishing the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area with the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (S.22). That legislation designated the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area, Inc. as the local coordinating entity and names the National Park Service as providingRead more
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