John you said "Have I been able, as a FRIENDS member, to express and opinion - right or wrong? No."
Thanks to Mr. Dick Cowles
"Back in 2005 I recall when the Friends started bringing the concept of an interpretive center before the Commission for consideration, including public meetings at the Chama Depot in order to solicit opinions and ideas."
Looks to me like there was a couple of opportunities you just didn't take advantage of it. You could of spoken to the commission about the project again at the last commission meeting.