[NMCycling] Fw: Forest Service

[John Vance]

This is people who don't ordinarily use forest service or open space land.
It certainly isn't any of the regular MTBers here.  There was unusual
traffic on Las Huertas today and people parking along the road, a couple of
people driving way too fast in FWD hatchbacks bouncing their oil pans off
of rocks.

On Sun, Mar 29, 2020 at 1:10 PM M. John Jordan via Bike-racers <
bike-racers at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:

> For you MTB'ers and users of the forest, this is good information straight
> from the authorities regarding the local national forest and whether or not
> it stays open and accessible.  I am hoping that folks are thoughtful and
> respectful in their use of these types of shared public spaces.  Good luck
> everyone!
>
> Cheers,
>
> M. John Jordan (mjohnjordan at yahoo.com)
>
>
>
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>
> Last weekend we had problems with visitors blocking roads and not
> respecting each other’s social distance. I will have to close Sandia
> District if we have continued overcrowding and emergency vehicle access is
> blocked. Please encourage everyone to respect each other’s social distance,
> seek out areas that are not crowded and most importantly not block traffic
> or gates.
>
> Steve Hattenbach
> Forest Supervisor
> Forest Service
> Cibola National Forest & Grasslands
> p: 505-346-3804
> c: 505-506-7170
> steven.hattenbach at usda.gov
> 2113 Osuna Road NE
> Albuquerque, NM 87113
> www.fs.fed.us
> <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fs.fed.us%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2I5hg9EnZt0oWyG8cgPWa_zugx2u1V1Vr2FDKnMKXiMfUYRyGVk5n_PMo&h=AT0LsSl5ABDgSj-j6gNR_YCOTIZDOijR32y5ANazp2pNqiRnBSMcvxIzs8HXHKBHISjACGrcgTmlA8D9OG3tYy8nSoRybB1qivLiu8_kHH3MuxHXk71xkhGpWGe8oq_GgrR9ad_EBwYOgdiEi9Q6UxXytVcW0j2y0giWLQycEgINbQNkuQ>
> Caring for the land and serving people
>
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> Cibola National Forest & Grasslands Limits Services While Remaining Open
> for Dispersed Use
>
> Albuquerque, NM: March 27, 2020 – The Cibola National Forest and
> Grasslands is limiting visitor services at developed recreation sites
> during the current public health emergency caused by COVID-19. Visitors
> should expect limited amenities on the forest and anticipate practicing
> Leave No Trace practices. Toilets are not being serviced and are closed to
> use, and trash receptacles are not being emptied.
>
> In order to protect the health and safety of yourself, other members of
> the public, and Forest Service staff, please recreate responsibly. We
> encourage our visitors to follow the below practices:
> · Do not visit the forest if you are sick and/or experiencing COVID-19
> symptoms.
> · Follow CDC guidance on personal hygiene before and during your visit to
> the forest.
> · Take your trash with you when you leave. Trash overflowing the
> receptacles becomes litter and can be harmful to wildlife and attract
> predators.
> · Please make arrangements for using the restroom before or after your
> visit to the forest. Unmanaged waste creates a health hazard for our
> employees and for other visitors.
> · Follow the state of New Mexico’s health orders on group size.
> · Keep a distance of at least 6 feet from other visitors.
> · If an area is crowded, please search for a less occupied location. Also
> consider avoiding the forest during high use periods.
> · Follow regular outdoor safety practices, such as planning for weather
> conditions, wearing proper clothing, staying hydrated, and notifying others
> of your plans.
>
> We need your help during this time to protect our public lands and each
> other. Responsible recreation assists us in keeping the forest open to
> hiking, dispersed camping, and other dispersed recreation uses.
>
> To keep ourselves, our communities and our outdoor spaces safe and healthy
> please remember to Leave No Trace. For more information on Leave No Trace
> during this time
> https://lnt.org/the-leave-no-trace-recommendations-for-get…/
> <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flnt.org%2Fthe-leave-no-trace-recommendations-for-getting-outside-amidst-covid-19%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR18rf9-ceR6LbFvYBiS3S6MVbhOhMkBlcJHdVZhhFD6OSpg7NgPh_HcyS0&h=AT17_oMCvBDjguz-W65h1IoQPY02xb4TNScNE46pG6Vo6cdmR9SVzVF5Vc0AlkiUVXWb3X_irUt0LeRLfnlIZCYiCRoATePT7I8bmxS-kQVzGHfDXH22dEyCe5Et5QRMHeg1QymLGrr0rxpkeAQt9y4DfuaxsLDdscdJcKMo1-H4iJgsnQ>
>
> For more information on Leave No Trace and “The 7 Principles”
> https://lnt.org/why/7-principles/
> <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flnt.org%2Fwhy%2F7-principles%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3_LKQtUJnEbYNMFgZwEHnvhcWJd68q1IT0TFRHvJf-FyKhoxCBMkk5VpI&h=AT1nPROamgCGpS0dRNRO4bju00X-gn9EZySqRaHuvOMbKHvijq_jIVzGUSOqsFC-otAFST-cwjA5zXxOV29YXMylJrfextD5Wngsn1bSk3YyL-i-pn_L2RsEZVx4cEhv-i5QJa99GHeGezef1OCf2ZMuitpQEFp3OQ9tsvyHXjRWU8CQUQ>
>
> For information on the Cibola National Forest and Grasslands, check out
> our website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/cibola
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