Gary Meeker

George Wysopal and Gary Meeker had a meeting with the new Nogales District Ranger, Marlon and the temporary Rec Manager, Lauren today. They still don’t have a permanent replacement for John Titre. Spent about 90 minutes with them. Started out with introductions and filling them in on who we are and all the good stuff we do. Then talked about the history of Red Spring, lots of communication. Then the plan to finally get an information Kiosk installed at Red Spring. Then the really important stuff, Red Spring Phase 2. Lots discussion about the process going forward. They have committed to have the archaeologist and experts in the office review the proposed routes for any issues. If no issues, then…

The Coronado National Forest is providing a youth trail crew to do some trail work at Red Spring the week of March 13. They are scheduled to work on three spots. One is where a rut is forming, another is at a short section of side hill that is too narrow. Lastly is the Ledges, make it a little easier to ride it west bound, brush it out better and add some addition trail markers to aid in following this short technical section of trail. A few TRS members plan to be present to show them locations and to coach them on what a moto trail needs to look like. Not sure how much actual physical labor TRS will supply,…