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Tijeras Canyon

In late 2010, TPL protected 60 acres in Tijeras Canyon, adding the last piece of unprotected land to a six-mile stretch of public open space along the Sandia foothills south to the Manzano Mountains.

With running water, mature cottonwoods, scenic uplands and dramatic rock outcroppings, Tijeras Canyon is a little known gem just steps from historic Route 66 and I-40. The rare perennial stream and cottonwood bosque make this land a significant public amenity within sight of the busy I-40 corridor. Conservation of the property provides much-improved access to the Manzano/Four Hills Open Space and an important buffer zone in a rapidly developing area. The canyon, part of the Cañón de Carnué Land Grant, will become part of the Albuquerque Open Space system.

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