[Awclist] FW: Paddlesports public hearing

[Marcel Bieg]

Thanks Christine,

 

Membership please see Christine's info below.

 

From: Sonora Jo [mailto:sonorajo at hotmail.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 11:27 PM
To: Marcel Bieg; bjdeshler at gmail.com; awc at scofie.net; Michael Phillips;
jeepster101 at comcast.net
Cc: tffort at gmail.com; flipline at comcast.net; maryscof at scofie.net;
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dmkoechner at usa.net
Subject: RE: Paddlesports public hearing

 

Hi team,

 

I just wanted to let you know that the public hearing on paddle sports
laws was very interesting, productive and we had a great turn out with
14 members from the meet up.  A number of us testified, giving our
opinions. 

 

The basic feedback was:

*	Great updates to laws - much needed
*	We support

	*	Kayaks not needing a bailing device anymore
	*	Kayaks not needing a rope the length of our boat anymore
	*	Kayakers required to have a whistle
	*	PFDs required

*	Questions/ feedback from paddling community

	*	Why are we required to have a light source (after
talking with the rep, this seemed to make more sense)
	*	Why aren't laws more stringent for inner tubes - at a
minimum, they should be required to have PFDs, especially on whitewater
	*	Why aren't helmets on whitewater not included anywhere
in laws
	*	Ensure anchoring and mooring laws do not apply to kayaks

 

After the meeting, Toby Velazquez requested time with all of the
paddlers and we had a nice discussion. He is planning on following up
with a few of us for additional thoughts. 

 

I'd strongly recommend that you provide a testimony, either in the form
of a phone call or email supporting the law changes or giving any
additional feedback. It is a very important move to demonstrate that
there is a paddling community that is alive and cares. Given some of the
potential discussions on the table on a broader scale, if we can show a
presence in this process, it will have a meaningful impact. Information
can be found at the website below. You'll want to review: 18.17.2 NMAC,
Boating Operation And Safety
<http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/SPD/documents/18.17.2%20NMAC.pdf> .

 

Toby Velazquez Phone: 188 NM Parks

New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, State
Parks Division, 1220 South Saint Francis Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87505

http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD/ <http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD/> ,
or http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/spd/ <http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/spd/>


or contact April Alvarado at 505-476-3360, april.alvarado at state.nm.us.

 

Kind regards,

Christine


 

________________________________

From: sonorajo at hotmail.com
To: biegm at sanjuancollege.edu; bjdeshler at gmail.com; awc at scofie.net;
michael at ecotex-hls.com; jeepster101 at comcast.net
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Subject: Paddlesports public hearing
Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:44:17 -0400

Hi all,
 
I hope to see you at the Paddlesports public hearing in Santa Fe
tonight! The stronger the community representation at this meeting the
better.  Also, I want to invite you to come socialize with other
paddlers after the hearing: 
 
Second Street Brewery at Second Street
1814 Second Street
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-303
 
If you need to reach me for any reason, my cell is 505 908 6000.
 
Kind regards,
Christine
 
 

> Subject: Board meeting 10/15 (Some additional stuff)
> Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:19:18 -0600
> From: BiegM at sanjuancollege.edu
> To: bjdeshler at gmail.com; awc at scofie.net; michael at ecotex-hls.com;
jeepster101 at comcast.net
> CC: tffort at gmail.com; flipline at comcast.net; maryscof at scofie.net;
jeepster101 at comcast.net; rickdeshler at hotmail.com; bdeshler at hotmail.com;
childersd at sanjuancollege.edu; sonorajo at hotmail.com; dmkoechner at usa.net
> 
> Hello all,
> 
> It was great to see everyone last night and I feel we got a fair
amount
> accomplished. I forgot to bring down the plans on the rock project
here
> in Farmington so please see that attached info. It looks pretty
awesome.
> 
> Also I forgot to ask is anyone was headed up to the Boating Laws
meeting
> in Santa Fe on Wednesday? I believe Christine is and can represent
along
> with several other boaters but I was hoping some other board members
> were going to make it.
> 
> Let me know if you have any questions on the project.
> 
> 
> Marcel Bieg
> San Juan College, School of Health Sciences
> Director, Outdoor Leadership, Education and Recreation Academic
Program
> 4601 College Blvd
> Farmington NM 87402
> Phone: 505-566-3113
> Fax: 505-566-3790
> biegm at sanjuancollege.edu
> www.sanjuancollege.edu/outdoor
> 
> 
> 
> 

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