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S. 294 (103rd)

Colonial New Mexico Commemorative Act

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Introduced

3 February 1993

Last action

30 September 1993 · Committee

Status

Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

Sponsors

Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC]

Subjects

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Source updated

24 March 2026

Summary

Colonial New Mexico Commemorative Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to prepare a comprehensive management plan to: (1) establish procedures for undertaking research relating to colonial New Mexico and a program for publication of research; (2) develop a survey to evaluate known resources and identify features that require additional study; (3) identify a core system of interpretive sites that would provide a comprehensive overview of the colonial New Mexico story; (4) prepare interpretive materials to address the colonial New Mexico story to be made available to the public; (5) recommend high priority sites that need protection and assistance; (6) prepare options for the management of priority New Mexico resources; (7) recommend highway routes that could be designated as colonial New Mexico tour routes; and (8) evaluate the feasibility of and need for developing commemorative centers in New Mexico. Requires the Secretary to award grants to tribal, governmental, and nongovernmental entities to conserve and protect structures, objects, and sites, and help support cultural events, that have significance in the commemoration of colonial New Mexico. Directs the Secretary to prepare thematic nominations to the National Register of Historic Places of colonial sites and resources in New Mexico. Establishes the Colonial New Mexico Preservation Advisory Committee in the Department of the Interior. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) develop commemorative centers, operate educational programs, provide technical assistance, conduct cultural events, and prepare media materials; and (2) pay to the city of Espanola, New Mexico, the Federal share of planning and operating a commemorative center as an element of the Spanish Commemorative Plaza. Directs the Secretary to undertake a special resource study of the major prehistoric and historic sites in the Galisteo Basin relating to colonial New Mexico. Authorizes appropriations. Redesignates the Masau Trail as the Pueblo Trail.

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Timeline

  1. 3 February 1993

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 February 1993

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1185, S1187)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 February 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 February 1993

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.

    Source: Committee

  5. 9 March 1993

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, and Office of Management and Budget.

    Source: Committee

  6. 16 June 1993

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 103-221.

    Source: Committee

  7. 30 June 1993

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Source: Committee

  8. 16 July 1993

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 135.

    Source: Calendars

  9. 16 July 1993

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with amendments. With written report No. 103-90.

    Source: Committee

  10. 16 July 1993

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with amendments. With written report No. 103-90.

    Source: Committee

  11. 21 July 1993

    Passed

    Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S9178-9180)

    Source: Floor

  12. 21 July 1993

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S9178-9180)

    Source: Floor

  13. 22 July 1993

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  14. 22 July 1993

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  15. 22 July 1993

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  16. 16 September 1993

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

    Source: Committee

  17. 30 September 1993

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Source: Committee

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