Chile John Wrote:
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> Zack, you obviously spent a lot of time and brain
> cells in preparing your letter. Here is my big
> "thank you".
>
> You raised quite a few interesting and important
> points, many of which have surfaced in other
> conversations from time to time. But it certainly
> doesn't hurt to keep these on the front burner.
>
> But let's not forget that the C&TS's historical
> status has recently been upgraded, which on the
> surface is a good thing. However it probably does
> increase the degree of oversight of proposed
> changes to the historical area, potentially making
> it more difficult to getting things approved.
> Which makes the sawmill area a bit more
> attractive, assuming that it is not in the
> historic district. I've never seen the boundaries
> of this district so I'm in the dark here. Can
> anyone enlighten me?
>
> Related to that point, I would suggest that your
> letter also be distributed to the state historical
> groups, as well as the Federal, which will
> ultimately have veto power on any changes.
>
> Zack, pertaining to your idea of providing "bus"
> service from the old sawmill area to the station
> area, may I offer the following suggestion: Use
> rail vehicles, much like a trolley car, as it
> were. This would keep road traffic down - a good
> thing. And if ample parking was provided from the
> old sawmill site it would have the potential to
> reduce parking problems in the station area. It
> would also provide an opportunity for operator to
> get the passengers' visit to the C&TS off to a
> good start.
>
> The last time I was in Chama I had a talk with
> Roger Hogan, and he made mention of the fact that
> there apparently is a rather large development in
> the works which will involve the Chama Land and
> Cattle Co. (Jicarilla Apaches) the Apache
> reservation itself, and what is now the old Mundy
> ranch. This is apparently supposed to be an
> upscale development. If so, then this could have
> a profound impact on both the C&TS as well as the
> village of Chama. This is something which we need
> to keep an eye on.
>
> So in closing, in my estimation we are approaching
> a crossroads, if we aren't there already. The key
> here is maintaining an atmosphere where free and
> open communication can be maintained. Your
> letter, Zack, is a good step in this direction.
>
> CJ
John the development is next to Chama land and cattle company.Not part of it. I believe it is called Briar Rose.
