Carson National Forest PRESS RELEASE
| June 18, 2004 02:54PM |
Carson National Forest PRESS RELEASE
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Carson National Forest 208 Cruz Alta Road Taos, NM 87571 505-758-6200 News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Benjamin Romero (505) 758-6211 Dorotea Martinez (505) 758-6345 ARRIVAL OF STAGE II FIRE RESTRICTIONS Taos, NM, June 18, 2004 –
According to Martin Chavez, Supervisor for the Carson National Forest, “the concern for our wildland urban interface communities and the decision of our neighboring Forests, the Cibola and the Santa Fe, to order Stage III Fire Restrictions and Partial Closures, the Carson has decided to go into Stage II Fire Restrictions sooner than anticipated”. These restrictions will go into effect Monday June 21, 2004 at 12:01 am. Stage II Fire Restrictions Prohibit: 1. Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire or stove fire. 2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building. 3. Possessing, discharging or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 4. Using an explosive. 5. Operating a chainsaw or other equipment powered by an internal combustion engine. 6. Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine with out spark arresters. 7. Welding, or operating an acetylene or other torch with open flame. 8. Possessing or using a motor vehicle off National Forest System Roads. 9. Possessing, discharging or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this order: 1. Persons with a permit that authorizes actions specifically prohibited by this closure order. 2. Persons using pressurized liquid or gas stoves, lanterns, or space-heating devices provided such devices meet the fire underwriters’ specifications for safety. 3. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty. 4. Lessees or permittees within the restricted area are exempt from prohibition 1 above, provided such fires are within their residence.
These restrictions are being implemented for public safety and because of extreme fire hazard conditions on federal lands. Violation of these regulations is punishable by a fine of not more than $5000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months or both. It is still possible to visit, hike and camp on the Carson National Forest provided you observe the above restrictions. For more information on fire restriction please call 1-877-864-6985 or visit us at www.fs.fed.us/r3/carson or contact our district offices at: Canjilon Ranger District 505-684-2489 El Rito Ranger District 505-581-4554 Jicarilla Ranger District 505-632-2956 Camino Real Ranger District 505-587-2255 Tres Piedras Ranger District 505-758-8678 Questa Ranger District 505-586-0520 Supervisor’s Office 505-758-6200 ##
Order Number: 02-352
ORDER STAGE II FIRE RESTRICTIONS CARSON NATIONAL FOREST Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System lands within the Carson National Forest, in the State of New Mexico. The restricted area is depicted on the attached map, hereby incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A. 1. Building maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, charcoal broiler, or a coal or wood stove fire. 36 CFR 261.52(a). 2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building. 36 CFR 261.52(c). 3. Possessing, discharging or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR 261.52(f). 4. Using an explosive. 36 CFR 261.52(b). 5. Operating a chainsaw or other equipment powered by an internal combustion engine is prohibited 36 CFR 261.52(h). 6. Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order meeting either: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Standard 5100-1a; or Appropriate Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE recommended practice J335(b) and J350(a). 36 CFR 261.52(j) 7. Welding, or operating an acetylene or other torch with open flame. 36 CFR 261.52(i). 8. Possessing or using a motor vehicle off National Forest System Roads. 36 CFR 261.56 Except when parking in an area devoid of vegetation within 10 feet of the roadway; and except for parking overnight in developed campgrounds and at trailheads. 9. Violating New Mexico state law concerning burning, fires, or which is for the purpose of preventing or restricting the spread of fire. 36 CFR § 261.52(k). Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this order: 1. Persons with a permit that authorizes actions specifically prohibited by this closure order. 2. Persons using pressurized liquid or gas stoves, lanterns, or space-heating devices provided such devices meet the fire underwriters’ specifications for safety. 3. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty. 4. Lessees or permittees within the restricted area are exempt from prohibition 1 above, provided such fires are within their residence.
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The following areas within the Carson National Forest are excluded from these restrictions: the Jicarilla Ranger District and the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. Fireworks are always prohibited on all National Forest system lands. These restrictions are being implemented for public safety and because of extreme fire hazard conditions on federal lands. This order becomes effective at 12:01 a.m. (one minute after midnight), Monday June 21, 2004 and will remain in force until rescinded. Done at Taos, New Mexico this 20th day of June, 2004. /s/ Martin Chavez MARTIN CHAVEZ Forest Supervisor Carson National Forest Violation of these regulations is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor, by a fine of not more than $5000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months or both. 16 USC § 551, and 18 USC §§ 3559 and 3571.
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Sounds Like VERY GOOD News For The C&TSRR
Carson National Forest 208 Cruz Alta Road Taos, NM 87571 505-758-6200 News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Benjamin Romero (505) 758-6211 Dorotea Martinez (505) 758-6345 ARRIVAL OF STAGE II FIRE RESTRICTIONS Taos, NM, June 18, 2004 –
According to Martin Chavez, Supervisor for the Carson National Forest, “the concern for our wildland urban interface communities and the decision of our neighboring Forests, the Cibola and the Santa Fe, to order Stage III Fire Restrictions and Partial Closures, the Carson has decided to go into Stage II Fire Restrictions sooner than anticipated”. These restrictions will go into effect Monday June 21, 2004 at 12:01 am. Stage II Fire Restrictions Prohibit: 1. Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire or stove fire. 2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building. 3. Possessing, discharging or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 4. Using an explosive. 5. Operating a chainsaw or other equipment powered by an internal combustion engine. 6. Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine with out spark arresters. 7. Welding, or operating an acetylene or other torch with open flame. 8. Possessing or using a motor vehicle off National Forest System Roads. 9. Possessing, discharging or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this order: 1. Persons with a permit that authorizes actions specifically prohibited by this closure order. 2. Persons using pressurized liquid or gas stoves, lanterns, or space-heating devices provided such devices meet the fire underwriters’ specifications for safety. 3. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty. 4. Lessees or permittees within the restricted area are exempt from prohibition 1 above, provided such fires are within their residence.
These restrictions are being implemented for public safety and because of extreme fire hazard conditions on federal lands. Violation of these regulations is punishable by a fine of not more than $5000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months or both. It is still possible to visit, hike and camp on the Carson National Forest provided you observe the above restrictions. For more information on fire restriction please call 1-877-864-6985 or visit us at www.fs.fed.us/r3/carson or contact our district offices at: Canjilon Ranger District 505-684-2489 El Rito Ranger District 505-581-4554 Jicarilla Ranger District 505-632-2956 Camino Real Ranger District 505-587-2255 Tres Piedras Ranger District 505-758-8678 Questa Ranger District 505-586-0520 Supervisor’s Office 505-758-6200 ##
Order Number: 02-352
ORDER STAGE II FIRE RESTRICTIONS CARSON NATIONAL FOREST Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System lands within the Carson National Forest, in the State of New Mexico. The restricted area is depicted on the attached map, hereby incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A. 1. Building maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, charcoal broiler, or a coal or wood stove fire. 36 CFR 261.52(a). 2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building. 36 CFR 261.52(c). 3. Possessing, discharging or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR 261.52(f). 4. Using an explosive. 36 CFR 261.52(b). 5. Operating a chainsaw or other equipment powered by an internal combustion engine is prohibited 36 CFR 261.52(h). 6. Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order meeting either: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Standard 5100-1a; or Appropriate Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE recommended practice J335(b) and J350(a). 36 CFR 261.52(j) 7. Welding, or operating an acetylene or other torch with open flame. 36 CFR 261.52(i). 8. Possessing or using a motor vehicle off National Forest System Roads. 36 CFR 261.56 Except when parking in an area devoid of vegetation within 10 feet of the roadway; and except for parking overnight in developed campgrounds and at trailheads. 9. Violating New Mexico state law concerning burning, fires, or which is for the purpose of preventing or restricting the spread of fire. 36 CFR § 261.52(k). Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this order: 1. Persons with a permit that authorizes actions specifically prohibited by this closure order. 2. Persons using pressurized liquid or gas stoves, lanterns, or space-heating devices provided such devices meet the fire underwriters’ specifications for safety. 3. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty. 4. Lessees or permittees within the restricted area are exempt from prohibition 1 above, provided such fires are within their residence.
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The following areas within the Carson National Forest are excluded from these restrictions: the Jicarilla Ranger District and the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. Fireworks are always prohibited on all National Forest system lands. These restrictions are being implemented for public safety and because of extreme fire hazard conditions on federal lands. This order becomes effective at 12:01 a.m. (one minute after midnight), Monday June 21, 2004 and will remain in force until rescinded. Done at Taos, New Mexico this 20th day of June, 2004. /s/ Martin Chavez MARTIN CHAVEZ Forest Supervisor Carson National Forest Violation of these regulations is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor, by a fine of not more than $5000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months or both. 16 USC § 551, and 18 USC §§ 3559 and 3571.
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488 stops for water at Los Pinos tank on closing day Oct. 1979. Photo courtesy Don Richter
The NGDF was started by Don Richter and is currently operated in his memory by Nathan Holmes and others. Others who have contributed to the upkeep of this board are (in no particular order): Charles McCandless, Everett Lueck, Ted Wilton, Cole Adams, James Bane, John Moellmer, Jon Bentz, Linn Moedinger, lloyd lehrer, Rod Jensen, John Craft, Steven Forney, Herb Kelsey, Bill Ramaley, Russ Sperry (El Russo Loco), Josh McNeal, John West, Jim Armstrong, Bob Bergstrom, Greg Scholl, Blake Forbes Doug van Veelen and Mark Fuller.