Bernalillo County Open Space strives to be a dynamic network of properties with important natural or cultural resources managed to benefit people, plants and wildlife by protecting and enhancing viewsheds, water resources, wildlife habitat, cultural/historic sites, and prime agricultural land; and providing resource-based recreation and environmental education. They are part of Bernalillo County Parks and Recreation, which owns and manages 13 very unique properties (1000 acres) from the mountains to the valley.