NEW MEXICO- trip plan

Hi,

We’re headed into NM from Houston, Texas. Starting in Carlsbad then going north to Red River….

We plan to do the BLM trails around the Red River area, anybody have any sage advice on where to go? We’re in a 60" S…

NM regs say under 16 need to be in a helmet, and have glasses/goggles… They spec DOT and ANSI Z87.1…. do they stickle on that? the DOT helmets are a bit too heavy for my little girl’s neck I’m afraid… and I figure snowboard goggles would be better than Z87 rated glasses…

Any input?

THanks,

Greg