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OHV Alliance Files Lawsuit Against Santa Fe National Forest Travel Management Decision

| December 11, 2012
OHV Alliance Files Lawsuit Against Santa Fe National Forest Travel Management Decision

(Albuquerque, New Mexico – December 11th, 2012) – The New Mexico Off Highway Vehicle Alliance (NMOHVA) filed a lawsuit against the Santa Fe National Forest in federal district court on December 11th. The lawsuit contests the Forest’s Travel Management decision signed by Forest Supervisor Maria T. Garcia on June 12th and upheld by the USFS […]

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AMA Action Alert – Legislation Threatens OHV Use!

| December 7, 2012
AMA Action Alert – Legislation Threatens OHV Use!

(Dec 2012) Once again, we need to rise and make our voices heard. Currently, a bill is in the Senate, that would threaten our right to ride off-road on many lands. Thru wording within the bill, they can take away our rights to ride in many areas controlled by the BLM and Forest Services. The U.S. Senate […]

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TPAC: Post-Election Challenges And Opportunities

| November 16, 2012
TPAC: Post-Election Challenges And Opportunities

(Nov 2012) TPAC wants to make sure that trail voters realize there will be many challenges that we face over the next 2-4 years. Anti-OHV groups and their advocates in federal agencies most certainly feel emboldened by the election results on November 6. They will use the ESA to try and list more threatened and […]

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2012 BlueRibbon Coalition Board Of Director Election Results

| November 9, 2012
2012 BlueRibbon Coalition Board Of Director Election Results

(LAS VEGAS, NV) — The BlueRibbon Coalition is proud to announce the results of the recent BRC Board of Directors Election, which saw the re-election or election of four candidates to positions on the BRC Board of Directors. Re-elected to the BRC Board of Directors is Joni Mogstad, who currently serves as our President. The […]

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Trail Voters Can Be Proud – TPAC

| November 8, 2012
Trail Voters Can Be Proud – TPAC

Dear Trail Voter, Congratulations on being engaged as a trail voter in your first national election. As you knew, trail voters and off-road recreationists had a lot at stake in the 2012 election. TPAC always believed that you could make a difference in several tight races in battleground and/or swing states… and YOU did! Our […]

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Dan Is A Trail Champion That Fights Against Lock-Up Of Public Lands

| October 19, 2012
Dan Is A Trail Champion That Fights Against Lock-Up Of Public Lands

(Oct 2012) As many of you know, Congressman Dan Lungren (CA -CD7) continues to be in one of the tightest House races in the country. Dan has been fighting for us in Congress against the lock-up of public lands with fellow trail champions such as Congressman Wally Herger and Congressman Kevin McCarthy. Lungren Outdoor Recreation […]

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The Trail PAC – Fight For Senate And House Heats Up

| October 2, 2012
The Trail PAC – Fight For Senate And House Heats Up

(1 Oct 2012) With just over a month until Election Day, TPAC is proud to announce Tommy Thompson for Senate (WI) as our 7th targeted key Senate race. Former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson is in a very tight race against Tammy Baldwin. Thompson understands OHV and OSV issues and supports responsible motorized recreation on public […]

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BlueRibbon Coalition – Johnson Valley CAMRC Action Alert Reminder

| August 23, 2012
BlueRibbon Coalition – Johnson Valley CAMRC Action Alert Reminder

CALIFORNIA – Johnson Valley CAMRC Action Alert Reminder Stuart Gosswien, Sr. Director, Federal Government Affairs at SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association), just sent us this great article published in The Desert Sun. Please take a minute to check it out. Enthusiasts float own alternatives to military’s plan http://www.mydesert.com/article/20120823/NEWS07/208230324/Enthusiasts-float-own-alternatives-military-s-plan?gcheck=1&nclick_check=1 Also a quick reminder, there are only […]

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NPS Bike Ban Lifted – Local Officials Can Consider Allowing Bikes On Trails

| July 19, 2012
NPS Bike Ban Lifted – Local Officials Can Consider Allowing Bikes On Trails

POCATELLO, ID (July 12)–The BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC), a national trail-based recreation group, applauded a move by the National Park Service (NPS) early this month that could allow additional mountain bike recreation in National Parks across the U.S. On July 5, 2012, the NPS released revised regulations (known as a “rule”) giving park superintendents the ability […]

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Trail PAC – Media Calls OHV A “Major Player”

| June 14, 2012
Trail PAC – Media Calls OHV A “Major Player”

It’s not often that mainstream media even acknowledges OHV recreation, let alone gives us a compliment (albeit backhanded). Yet that is what happened this week  in a Washington Post article regarding Obama’s wilderness legacy. Washington Post Article from June 11, 2012 – http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20120611/NEWS02/706119932 Off-roaders are given credit for being one of the major “players” in […]

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