How to get Your Voice Heard

What you say is, of course, up to you. If you wanted, you could refer to the points in the petition, and express them in your own words.

As to WHAT form of contact is most effective: a personal visit, mailed letter, phone call, or email, we have been advised that the most effective methods, in order are:

1. in person
2. letter:   hand-written or typed (personalized)
3. phone
4. email

Contact the Forest Service

Dan Jiron, Forest Supervisor
USDA Forest Service - Santa Fe National Forest
1474 Rodeo Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Phone - (505) 438-7840
Fax - (505) 438-7834
E-mail - djiron@fs.fed.us

Julie Bain
NEPA Coordinator
Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District
Santa Fe National Forest
PO Drawer 429
Pecos, NM 87552
Phone - (505)-757-6121
E-mail - jbain@fs.fed.us

Federal Government

Senator Jeff Bingaman
119 East Marcy, Suite 101
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone - (505) 988-6647
Online Comments form

Senator Pete Domenici
120 South Federal Place, Suite 302
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone - (505) 988-6511
Fax - (505) 988-6514
Online Comments form

Representative Tom Udall, District 3
811 St. Michael's Drive, Suite 104
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Phone - (505) 984-8950
Fax - (505) 986-5047
Online Comments form

Representative Heather Wilson, District 1
20 First Plaza, Suite 603
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Jane Pound: Environmental Liaison
Phone - (505) 346-6781
Fax - (505) 346-6723
Online Comments form

Representative Steve Pearce, District 2
1607 Longworth HOB
Washington DC, 20515
Phone - (202) 225-2365
Fax - (202) 225-9599
Online Comments form

State Government

Governor Bill Richardson
490 Old Santa Fe Trail, Room 400
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone - (505) 476-2200
Fax - (505) 827-3026
Online Comments form

Lt. Governor Diane Denish
State Capital, Room 417
Santa Fe, NM 87503
Phone - (505) 827-3050
Fax - (505) 827-3057
Online Comments form

State Senate:

District 24
State Senator: Nancy Rodriguez
Capitol Office Phone: 986-4264

District: 25
State Senator: John T.L. Grubesic
Capitol Office Phone: 986-4260
Office Phone: 820-1825
email: john.grubesic@nmlegis.gov

District: 39
State Senator: Phil Griego
Capitol Office Phone: 986-4861
email: senatorgriego@yahoo.com

State Representatives:

District 24
State Representative: Peter Wirth
SF Capital Office: 505-986-4233

District: 40
State Representative: Nick Salazar
SF Capital Office: 505-986-4433
Office: 505-667-0362
Home Phone:852-4178
E-mail: nlsalazar@lanl.gov

District: 50
State Representative: Rhonda S. King
Capitol Office Phone: 986-4438
Office Phone: 832-5050
Home Phone: 832-4603

County Government

Santa Fe County Commissioner Paul Campos - District 4
P.O. Box 23318
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87502-3318
Phone - 986-6060
E-mail - pcampos@co.santa-fe.nm.us

City Government

Mayor David Coss
200 Lincoln Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone - (505) 955-6590
Fax - (505) 955-6695
E-mail - mayor@santafenm.gov

Mayor Martin J. Chavez
Albuquerque, NM
E-mail - mayor@cabq.gov

Points from the Petition:

• The publication of National Forest OHV (Off Highway Vehicle) trails will greatly increase the number of OHVs on the mesa including ATV tours, manufacturer-sponsored events, off-road group rallies and racing.

• The density of OHV roads and trails in combination with camping allowed 100-300 feet from trail or road essentially means that the entire National Forest on Glorieta Mesa and Cañada will be open to OHVs.

• OHVs create non-reversible ecological damage: soil erosion, wildlife habitat disruption, trampling of grasses and saplings. Destructive effects on streams and watersheds will result from an increase in OHV traffic in National Forests.

• Unique and potentially significant archaeological sites will be exposed to vandalism, disturbed or desecrated.

• OHVs produce noise that affects wildlife, nearby livestock, and people.

• The destructive presence of OHVs in the National Forest effectively excludes those who want to enjoy quiet and safe recreation.

• Many OHV users disregard the law by making their own trails (not following marked trails), knocking down fences, disturbing neighboring livestock, drinking and shooting guns.

• An increased potential of fires will result from cigarette smoking around gasoline and grasses, plus the vehicles themselves.

• A published map and infrastructure supporting OHVs will invite non-locals into our National Forests, who don't have the sensitivity about our vulnerabilities especially fire and fragility of the land.

• The Forest Service plans will require a significant increase in enforcement by the Forest Service, an increase in the number of events requiring a response by the county Sheriff's office, and an increase in rescue and emergency calls, all at tax payer expense.

• The inherent hazards of OHVs, especially ATVs, to their operators and anyone nearby, are in direct conflict with Forest Service guidelines regarding mixed use and safety for all users.

 

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