The Taos Tourism Council

27/06/2018

Carson National Forest
208 Cruz Alta Road
Taos, NM 87571
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www.fs.usda.gov/carson
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News Release
Contact:
Questa Ranger District
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586
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0520
Carson National Forest
Questa District
–
Red River Closure
Updates
Taos, NM (June 2
6
, 2018)
-
For Immediate Release.
The Carson National Forest
will implement Stage 3
Restrictions
,
at 6:00 a.m.
June 27, 2018.
Stage 3 restrictions means no public access to Carson National
Forest Lands
is allowed
These closures are being implemented for public safety and protection of natural
resources.
Jack Lewis, District Ranger for the Questa District of the Carson NF says “wherever it is safe
to do so we will
support our partners in offe
ring services to their visitors during this closure
”
H
e notes the following as the
current s
t
ate of affairs
in the Questa/Red River area:
Village of Questa

Eagle Rock Lake will remain open during daylight
hours.

All forest roads and t
rails in the Questa area will be closed.

Local traffic will be allowed on the Cabresto Creek Road (FR134) to access residences.

The Cabresto Lake road (134A) and the associated campground and trailhead will be closed.

There is no fishing on the Red River from the Questa Ranger District to the Town of Red River or on
the South side of the River (on National Forest lands) from Questa to the confluence of the Rio
Grande.

All outfitter/guide permit holders are not allowed to operate on national forest land during this
closure.
In
the Town of Red River
and surrounding
area
s

Mallette Park will remain open during the day, the Town may restrict open hours.

The Mallette Road (FR597
) will only be open to private property owners

Base operations at the Red River Ski Area are expected to
continue including the Flyer, tubing, the
ropes course and associated zip
-
line. The scenic chairlift rides are expected to remain operational
however riders will need to ride up and down the lift, they cannot hike down or hike in to the
Forest, the area
will be fenced off.

The Hike with the Ranger program
is
cancelled

The Bitter Creek Road (FR77)
is
open to residents
only except during
special events at the Bitter
Creek Guest Ranch.

Fishing along the Red River in the Town of Red River is allowed only on
the Town side of the River.

The Nature Trail is closed.

Access to Columbine/Hondo and Wheeler Peak Wilderness via Middle Fork Lake Trail, Goose Creek
Trail, and East Fork Trail is closed.

All trails and campgrounds are closed.

All outfitter/guide permit holders are not allowed to operate on national forest land during this
closure.
Village of Taos Ski Valley

Administrative activities have been authorized for Taos Ski Valley

No public access is currently allowed
within
the Taos Ski Valley
permit area

All trails and campgrounds in the Highway 150 corridor are closed including Twining campground.

The
Bull
of the Woods and
Williams Lake trail which leads to Wheeler Peak is closed.
Carson
N
a
tional
Forest employees
encourage visito
rs to seek out information related to our partners and
communities adjacent to the
national forest as you prepare for summer
t
ravel These
businesses
and
communities will help you
understand local restrictions
,
as well as
, explore other
opportunities to enjoy the
wonders of
n
orthern N
ew Mexico Please be safe
, as you help us protect our national forest
!
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AGENDA - Taos Tourism Council and Town of Taos
Joint Marketing Meeting
March 31st, 2015 Town Council Chambers 122 Civic Plaza Drive
9am-11 am – El Alcalde Room

Welcome
Introduction-Officers
-Jamie Tedesco, Marketing Director Taos Inn; TTC President
-Wendi Gelfound, Marketing Director Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs; TTC Vice President
-Jamie Schulze, The Bavarian; TTC Secretary

Mission/Purpose
The mission of the TTC is promoting tourism in and around Taos County, by any and all available methods.
TTC’s purpose is to:
1. Enhance and augment current and future marketing efforts in and around Taos County
2. Collaborate with private and governmental advertising efforts to creatively gain exposure for Taos.
3. Serve as an intermediary to disseminate marketing and advertising opportunities to all.
4. Focus on result based initiatives (financial and/ or in-kind partnerships opportunities).
5. Please make sure to sign in so we can keep an updated list.

⇒President’s Remarks - Jamie Tedesco: Update on current Private Air and Luxury Homes Magazine article and Sweepstakes. Update on Lobo Club and UNM Athletics special promotion.
⇒ Wendi Gelfound – NM Legislative Session approval of add'l marketing dollars for NMTD, Governor's Conference on Hospitality ... April 27-29; Auction items needed, Celebrate Tourism Santa Fe Expo: April 30 & Sec. Latham confirmation; NMTD Comm. Director/PIO
⇒New Marketing Director - Renee Roberts: Town of Taos Marketing. Welcome!
⇒Market Taos Update - Chris Smith, Janet Webb or John Ablen. Formerly Taos County Lodgers Association.
⇒Ana Karina Armijo- Introduction of Xynergy, a new company in Taos.
⇒ Cyndee Gustafson - Couse Foundation - Update on the Milestones anniversary event with Town and partners including 100 years of art and 400 years for Taos Plaza and 50 Years at the Gorge bridge.
⇒John Hamilton – Taos Lilac Festival updates.
Open Discussion

✔Next Meeting: May 26th or June 2nd?