Access to land is the dominant issue for the New Mexico Off-Highway Vehicle Alliance. Literally since its inception in 2004 New Mexico Off-Highway Vehicle Alliance has been struggling with the powers of the state to better the conditions of the ATV community. That first year, 2004, the State Legislature was considering the passage of an ATV Safety Law. "The original bill was essentially anti-ATV and anti-recreation," said Joanne Spivack, recreation resource director of the group. "In fact, the first draft included a total ban on anyone under the age of 16 riding any ATV or dirt bike. It took over two years of intense work to create the law we have now. It isn't perfect, but mostly reasonable."

NMOHVA is a statewide incorporated alliance of motorized off-highway vehicle enthusiasts that promotes responsible off-highway vehicle recreation through education, safety training, land conservation, and access in cooperation with public and private interests to ensure a positive future for OHV recreation in New Mexico.

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