Organized in 1970, the NMTA is a very active club, holding about 15 trials per year in areas ranging from the scrublands of Roswell, NM to the 10,000' peaks of Sipapu and Taos ski areas. Typical events draw from 45 to 70 riders of all skill levels. We have 8 classes (plus Junior) and run split days -- the 'lower' classes ride in the morning, and the 'upper' classes ride in the afternoon. The two divisions score for each other, with the upper-class riders offering abundant advice and encouragement to those who are less skilled.
The club does a lot of camping, and holds a number of 2-day events. We ride on a trials-only designated BLM area at San Ysidro, NM, which offers a thousand acres of grippy rocks. We also ride at Haystack Mountain, another BLM riding area near Roswell, NM, and at Forest Service sites in the northern mountains. We are also blessed by having permission to hold trials at Sipapu Ski Area (near Taos) and at Taos Ski Valley (where rounds 7 & 8 of the NATC Championships were held in August of 2001).
We have a total of about 125 riders from New Mexico, and 15 that occasionally join us from out-of-state. We have about 35 different trialsmasters, with various club members taking a turn.
We have a total of about 125 riders from New Mexico, and 15 that occasionally join us from out-of-state. We have about 35 different trialsmasters, with various club members taking a turn.
Basic Information
Classes: (in order from lowest to highest):
Junior (This is typically run during lunch time between the morning & afternoon riders)
Beginner, Novice, Amateur, Intermediate (lower classes)
Sportsman, Semi-Expert, Expert, Master, and Champ (upper classes)
Junior (This is typically run during lunch time between the morning & afternoon riders)
Beginner, Novice, Amateur, Intermediate (lower classes)
Sportsman, Semi-Expert, Expert, Master, and Champ (upper classes)
Rules: The NMTA Manual and Rulebook, contains the latest rules. We generally follow the AMA, NATC, and FIM. Links to the national rules and some scoring-tutorial web sites are found on our links page.
Times: We usually run the 'lower' classes in the morning, take a lunch break, then run the 'uppers' in the afternoon. Each division scores for the other. Signup is typically at 8:00 - 9:00, riding starts at 9:00.
Fees: Fees take care of club and event expenses.
Spectators are always FREE!
One day event, Adult = $30, under 18 = $15, Junior class free
Two day event, Adult = $50, under 18 = $25, Junior class free
First time rider's fee is waived only if it is the first trials event of any sort, at any place. The first time free concept is to help mitigate the $49 for the mandatory AMA membership
Spectators are always FREE!
One day event, Adult = $30, under 18 = $15, Junior class free
Two day event, Adult = $50, under 18 = $25, Junior class free
First time rider's fee is waived only if it is the first trials event of any sort, at any place. The first time free concept is to help mitigate the $49 for the mandatory AMA membership
NMTA Board Members 2023
President: Jessica Webb
Secretary: Curtis Kohl
Treasurer: Eloisa Zapeda
Permit Coordinator: JB Brown
Upper Clerk: Matt Webb
Lower Clerk: Wendell Ellis
Secretary: Curtis Kohl
Treasurer: Eloisa Zapeda
Permit Coordinator: JB Brown
Upper Clerk: Matt Webb
Lower Clerk: Wendell Ellis
