June 1, 2004    The Official Newsletter of the New Mexico 4-Wheelers    www.nm4w.org

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The meeting was held at Keith and Connie Chapin’s house.  We thanked them for the use of their extremely nice, well shaded back yard.  After one of the superlative Pot Luck Dinners that lured Wolfie to the NM4-Wheelers many years ago, Leon opened the business meeting at 6:28 PM.  A motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the last meeting was made.  Motion passed.

Members Present: The following family units were represented by at least one member. Baca, Bontly, Brady (Pat & Sue), Chapin (our hosts), Duggar, Finch, Kausche, Kelso, Miller (Don), Rector, Tanner, Thompson, and Wolf.

Guests: The Guest list included Tim, Rachel, Abigail & Rebecca Hix; Chris Blair & Friend; and Lisa DiCarlo.

The Sheriff and VP, Jeff Rector fined Glenn for misidentifying a driver in a Chili Challenge photo.  Looking at the image and size of the driver I’m not certain the driver could identify themselves.

The Treasurer, Susan Miller was absent, but had forwarded the amount in the bank as $2,380.90.  The amount is after the deposit that was paid for the Summer Quarterly.

The Historian, Bobby Miller was also absent.

Trip Chairman, Chuck Peeples, reported that the Auge 4X4 101 event was presented in a professional manner.  He thanked the course builders for their hard work, and we all gave a thunderous round of applause.

Chuck reminded the attendees of Mother’s Day, the upcoming Hotel Rock trip & La Ventana trips.  It was noted that the Tank Trap trip was cancelled.  A Cimarron Mesa work trip is planned for June 19-20.

The Memorial Day weekend trip to the Jemez is on.  Discussion on donation amount for the club provided meat resulted in a vote to charge $15 per family to help recover food costs.

The Swap Meet / Garage Sale date was set for June 5 at Performance Off-Road, 3540 Pan American Fwy NE, Suite D.  The Swap Meet & Yard Sale will begin at 8 am and last until 1 pm.  Wolfie made a motion to donate $100 towards the advertising costs.  Passed.

"Dent & Shine" at Kirtland AFB (part of the Air Force's "101 Critical Days of Summer") was discussed.  Due to short lead time, Chuck was authorized to approach the Air Force regarding the details.  The date is May 22 on Kirtland AFB.  Details on the website and via email as they come available.

It was noted that with the Summer Quarterly happening July 29-31, there would not be any club runs as we would be busy with plans and pre-running.

We were reminded the next meeting is June 12 at Rich & Camille Capener’s.  The July meeting is planned for the 10^th at the Duggar’s.

There was no SWFWDA delegate.

Program Chairman Rich Capener was absent.

Director of Environmental Affairs, Bob Norton  was absent.  Leon did note that their may be some future announcement regarding the Robledo Mountains.

Secretary Don Miller recorded the meeting.

Old Business:

The arrangements for the Summer Quarterly meals are still being worked on.

New Business:

Developing a new member greeting package was discussed.  Leon appointed a committee with Wolfie, Pat Brady, and Marcia Duggar as members.

Leon reminded us that club elections are to be held at the July meeting.  Members are asked to think about what they could do for the club and volunteer.

Leon closed the meeting at 7:08 PM.

Good day, eh?  So after you spend a few days with Don and then watch the movie Strange Brew, you pick up on the subtleties of the language of our fine brethren to the North.  So, Don, that was a fine trip, even if the Bronco ran hot, eh?  I can't wait to go back (we will fill everyone in at the meeting at the Capener's).  And yes, the sheriff will have at least one fine to doll out; I have the first Rancho 9012 that is bent to 45 degree.  Not very useful, but it is fine art, eh?  Dr. Bob: Thank you for the use of you house.  A very nice pad. Marcia and I are in your debt.

Summer quarterly, eh?  That's right.  Just a short time away.  We are still in need of trail leaders and tail gunners for this event.  Cool days and cooler nights in Colorado.  Everyone will want to be there just to escape the ramblings of the president... no, no, no... just the hot Albuquerque summers, well maybe the ramblings, too.  Well good day, eh?; and see you at the next meeting.

Eric and friend, Lisa DiCarlo 

How do you spot Eric Finch at a club function? According to well-placed sources, “he’s the one who’s always late.”  Otherwise look for a tall, lanky, long-haired guy (that eliminates the Werkmeister brothers) with a ready smile and a white ’87 YJ.

Eric was recruited to NM4W by his good friends Jason Lavy and Paul-Baptiste Baca.  His first club event, the 2002 Christmas tree run to the Jemez Mountains, was memorable because the four-wheel drive in his Jeep didn’t work.  But everyone helped with the diagnosis and that was memorable also.  It was the first of many four-wheeling lessons he learned from NM4W.

An Albuquerque native, Eric’s first “four-wheeling” experience was with his dad in the family’s Honda Civic in the then-vacant foothills area above Juan Tabo.  “One time Dad drove us sideways down an arroyo, really off camber,” Eric remembers.  They were going very slow and the weight was just enough to tip the car over.  Eric, his brother, and Dad climbed out the passenger side and rocked the car back and forth until it fell back on its wheels.

His parents, two brothers, and sister all live in Albuquerque, but none share Eric’s enthusiasm for four-wheeling.  Maybe the Honda Civic experience lingers.  However, his girlfriend Lisa DiCarlo loves off-roading.  As a viola player with the New Mexico Symphony and a local quartet named Onyx, her busy schedule hasn’t allowed much wheeling time.  But she has enjoyed the two runs she’s been able to attend.

Eric found his ’87 YJ on eBay for $2,500 and had it shipped from New Jersey for $600.  He wasn’t concerned about the high mileage (173,000 mi.) “Because I bought it to beat up.”  Since the engine had been recently rebuilt, the only immediate repair after purchase was new brakes.

Modifications since then include 3-1/2” lift (with help from Jason and Paul-Baptiste), onboard air, and 33” tires with TJ Canyon rims.  He recently mounted the rear bumper and tire carrier built as his project for a TVI arc welding class.  His YJ wish list: new front bumper (now in progress), axles to replace the stock axles, more lights, safari rack, spring-over, and lockers to replace the stock Posi-trac in the rear.

To pay for the Jeep upkeep, Eric works as Network Administrator at Parsons Brinkerhoff, a civil/traffic engineering firm.  Since 1997, he’s handled the computer and network needs of 35 employees at the Albuquerque office and at smaller branch offices in Santa Fe and Las Cruces.  After studying electronics at TVI, Eric learned his way around computers during a three-year stint at Computer Works.  But he said most things he’s just learned on his own.  “Learning about computers is just a matter of playing with them,” he declares.  Sure, Eric, if you say so.

For the past five years, Eric has volunteered for chase crews during the Balloon Fiesta.  He takes a week off from work--and then gets up at 4 a.m. for nine days in a row!  He usually crews for a pilot from Arizona and enjoys his turn to ride in the balloon.  If anyone is interested in crewing, Eric would be glad to fill you in.

A recent endeavor is his projectjeep.com website, a venue for sharing his Jeep experiences.  Eric also organizes and participates in monthly LAN parties at which 50 - 100 people play computer games (Gammathon.com).  A not-so-relaxing pastime is maintaining a few housing rental units.

Hopping Jalapeno at the 2003 Chili Challenge rates as Eric’s worst trail experience.  He was still gaining confidence about wheeling, so he signed up for Hopping Jalapeno, rated as “Easy”.  The trail leader had broken his Scout the day before and there was a group raring to go.  Eric volunteered to lead with the trail leader riding shotgun.  The trail turned out to be really rough and the day got very long.  It was getting dark by the time they got off the trail and aired up.  They’d just gotten back on pavement and were going 25 mph when his rear wheel fell off!  Luckily other Jeepers in the group scrounged up some lug nuts and coached him on how to use a high-lift jack.  Another lesson learned--check those lug nuts!

One of Eric’s favorite places to wheel is the Rio Puerco.  “It’s close, there’s a lot to do, and there is plenty of opportunity to break things,” he says.  He’s also enjoyed numerous Colorado trails, including Imogene, Engineers Pass, and Black Bear.  Future trails?  He’d love to find something in the Sandias, wants to do Moab, and hopes to make the SW4WDA Summer Quarterly in Fairplay.  Eric appreciates the wealth of information and resources that NM4W offers and he looks forward to more learning and outdoor fun with the group.

My Dad (Ed) and I went on the La Ventana trail ride on Saturday, May 15^th.  We both enjoyed the trail; it is bumpy in spots and nice practice for me in my GMC Jimmy.  I like the fact that the trail is relatively close to Albuquerque.

I got into 4-wheeling to see stuff that people in low-riding cars cannot get to.  At La Ventana, my Dad helped me video tape the trail, and also helped me keep from running over cacti growing in the road.  I will have to bring more video tapes to the summer quarterly in July.  I can’t wait!!

By the way, I have an e-mail address now, but I have to go to the library to retrieve it.  It’s jeff4x4jimmy@yahoo.com.

Friday, Don drove his ’99 XJ and Leon & Marcia towed Leon’s bright yellow early model Bronco.  Tow vehicle and trailer were parked in Dr. Bob’s Moab yard and the group of two convoyed south to Blanding, Utah.  With a stop for “last gas and munchies” at the “Shirt-Tail C-Store” on the US 191 / UT 95 corner, we were ready for the trail.

We traveled a few miles west on Highway 95 before abandoning the pavement for dirt roads and rock trails.  Cottonwood Road was the turnoff point.  We soon left that road for a lesser traveled all-dirt road, the old original Highway 95 route.  It was the week for wildflowers.  The ground to either side of the road was covered in blooms.  The top of the western edge of Comb Ridge provided a spectacular camp spot.  To the west, Little Baullie Mesa spread out before us.  Our next day’s first goal, Hotel Rock, half way to the horizon, beckoned to us.  After marveling at the view, we set up camp.  Off to the northwest, an ominous plume of smoke rose from the Manti Las Sal Forest.  During our great co-op dinner, the plume of smoke enlarged several fold.  However, as day fell, it diminished.  It was worrisome as it appeared to be inline with our desired path.

Saturday morning we woke to beautiful blue skies and no smoke plume.  Soon we made our way down the old highway dugway.  This road had been closed by a land slide for many years.  Fortunately, San Juan (Utah) county responded favorably to letters from OHV enthusiasts requests to have the trail re-opened.  The trip down the old dugway was the first time Leon or his Bronco touched foot and tire to Utah Red Rock.  Once across Comb Wash, it was time to engage low range.  For the next few miles or so we remained in low.  Nothing else would satisfy the demands of the trail.  Leon even got to exercise his dual transfer cases.  The yellow Bronco crawls very slowly indeed, yet had a normal low range available for the more moderate sections of trail.

The trail to Hotel Rock twists left and right, travels up and down, then up some more, without the usual gaps of plain old dirt road between obstacles.  The trail is a little more than 3 miles of one obstacle after another.  It seems longer than it really is and it’s a lot of fun.  At the last big climb before Hotel Rock, we caught up with a group of ATV’s we had heard off and on most of the morning.  They were at “the big hill”.  The big hill has a steep up side and an equally steep, maybe steeper, down side.  The ATV’s were having a rough time.  Their method of ascent was with one rider on board and two foot soldiers pulling for all they were worth, one on each handlebar.  Descending the steps on those oh-so-short wheelbases was nothing but scary to watch.  They took a break from their trials and watched Don and Leon motor smoothly up, over and down.

We had a look at the ancient ruins and then proceeded to our next goal.  Before reaching it though, we had one more obstacle of some merit, some ledges.  Ledges covered with loose dirt and at an angle that with every slip of the tires sent the vehicle sideways to the left.  During the first attempt, Leon shouted to Don to lock up.  Don was locked.  At least the switches were in the “on” position.  A second look and he was dismayed to see the indicator lights were indicating no power.  Everything seemed to be intact, but there was no juice.  A push on some bundled wires yielded a satisfying “Brrrrrpppp” as the compressor ran up 90 pounds of pressure.  Trying another line, more to the right, Don made it up.  Leon followed suit and we were once again in forward mode.  But now we were out of the fun rock.

We stopped for lunch along the trail, and then set off for the hike to see cliff dwellings.  The initial route was gently sloped through the pinõns to a cliff edge.  Scrambling from higher to lower levels, then down a water-eroded bowl or spoon required rubber soled footwear and a low center of gravity.  Eventually, we traversed the cliff edge horizontally and downwards, and our second goal of the day came into view; a row of cliff dwellings recessed in the cliff wall.  Following the cliff edge, we marveled at the ancient rock constructions.  The views were magnificent.  When the accessible cliff path played out, we retraced our steps to the mesa top.  We took pictures and memories out with us, and in the best of “Tread Lightly” doctrine, left only footprints in the dust.

Back at our vehicles, we saddled up and headed north again.  Our rough-in-places small dirt road joined up with the larger county-maintained Elk Ridge Road.  Along the road, we discovered the source of the previous days smoke plume; a prescribed burn.  There were signs announcing a burn in progress, and several patches of still openly-burning scrub.  However, we never set eyes on anyone watching the burn.  It seemed strange.  In Beef Basin, we enjoyed more wild flowers in the meadows, or “parks” as they are known.  A stop was made at the Tower Ruin in Ruin Park.  The partially remaining stone structure appears to have been 3 floors high and would have provided a panoramic view up and down the basin.

The ultimate goal for the day was a camp spot about a mile north from the bottom of the final descent into and through Bobby’s Hole.  Protected from the winds by surrounding rock walls, we were also shaded from the somewhat warm-to-hot sun.  Camp was made, dinner once again prepared and enjoyed with beer and wine.  With virtually no wind, unlike the previous evening, we enjoyed the camaraderie of the campfire before retiring for the night.

The next morning, we retraced some of our tracks south, past the hill to Bobby’s Hole to have a walk down and back up Impossible Hill.  Impossible has probably soundly defeated many an attempt.  Those who have made it up successfully have had to work hard at it.  The rocks are big and they are loose.  There were several gouges in some large rocks that had all the appearance of being put there by something like a large dragging Dana 60.  If the hill is not impossible to all, it is definitely impossible to most.  It would be extremely difficult to even the well prepared.  Leon and I agreed that only well equipped and well built 4x4’s with big rubber, winches, and experienced drivers need apply.

A short drive northwards the next morning brought us to the southern gate of Canyonlands National Park.  The scenery becomes even more spectacular as The Needles come into view.  On through The Devil’s Lane we continued to be in awe of the rock formations.  We were also treated to the rocky ascent of S.O.B. Hill.  This being a family-oriented publication, we’ll let you decipher the acronym yourself.  We walked up the obstacle first and picked our line.  Walking back down Leon stopped in his tracks and exclaimed “Whoa!”  A very large scorpion laid dead on the slope, apparently an unseen hit-and-run victim of some previous traveler.

Lockers engaged and a nice tight right turn yielded Don a clean forward motion only climb.  Leon, with his mind in awe of the scenery instead of the job of rock climbing at hand, required a reversal to complete the turn.  However, to his credit, his Bronco crawls wonderfully slow.  The day was pleasantly warm, if dusty.  The Bronco suffered some low speed climbing cooling problems, while driver and passenger received their baptism of red Utah dirt.  We helped cool down the Bronco by slowly dribbling water over the front of the radiator with the engine at fast idle.  There was nothing to be done for the dust; other than “grit” it out and dream of the shower waiting at the end of the trail day.

The Elephant Hill section of trail would be more of a technical challenge except for the Park Service Trail Improvements.  Leave your lockers off and that will up the challenge quotient some in places.  For those who haven’t been over the hill, there are patches of asphalt or concrete in many places.  What were ledges are now steep slopes, with the textured roughness of the patching for traction.  The surface is still quite steep in places, but the serious challenge has been taken away.  That’s unfortunate, but the trail is still quite cool.  The surroundings are breathtaking.  And the fact is that it is still fun and that you are doing it in a National Park has to count for something.  Leon’s Bronco suffered some slight damage when the lower end of one of his rear Rancho 9000’s came loose.  Hitting a large rock with the dangling shock made a funny noise and resulted in a curved Rancho 9000.  Once down the final hill to the pavement, we found a spot for lunch, aired up, and headed off down the blacktop.  From the beginning of the Hotel Rock trail to the final descent down Elephant, we never encountered anyone on the trail, except for the ATV group.  We did see an SUV in one of the by-reservation-only NPS campsites, but they were still in camp when we passed by.  No bicyclists, no hikers, although we did see footprints.

A stop was made at Newspaper Rock, a must for any new visitor to the area.  We made a trip into Moab for a look around.  Yes, it is a very touristy place, but every one should have a look around the town at least once.  We did see some very humorous t-shirts and bumper stickers available for purchase.  Checking his watch, Leon discovered it was “beer: thirty” and time to head back to Dr. Bob’s.  Time for a shower; time for a beer; and not necessarily in that order.  Dinner was grilled chicken breasts, baked potatoes, lemon enhanced broccoli, and Fat Tire Beer.  Real good stuff.  We lent a helping hand to Dr. Bob with a good soaking watering of the yard plants and shrubs.  Don pulled some of the omnipresent weeds.  After a good night’s sleep, we set course for a return home the next morning.

Upon my return home, I had a message to contact someone in the BLM Monticello office.  Here is the message.

“I have noted that the web site nm4w.org advertises organized trips on public lands within the Monticello Field Office area.  Last October, Chuck Peeples was listed as a point of contact for an event for Hole in the Rock and you were listed for the event held May 6-9 on the Hotel Rock Trail.

At this time, New Mexico 4-Wheelers do not hold a Special Recreation Permit (SRP) with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Monticello Field Office.  An SRP is required for all commercial and/or organized events to be held on public lands (43CFR 2930).  Failure to comply with permitting requirements could subject you and your organization to penalties or fines.”

At this time, that’s about all I can say.  There will be updates on this in the future.  For the time being, we will not be listing any club-sponsored trips to this area of Utah on the web site or in the Trail Tales.

Remember, the club annual election of officers is scheduled to be held at the July meeting.  Officer positions of the New Mexico 4-Wheelers include: President, Vice-President, Program Chairman, Trip Chairman, Director of Environmental Affairs, Secretary, Treasurer, Historian, and SWFWDA Delegate.  Any voting member in good standing may be nominated and elected.  You can volunteer (self-nominate) yourself.  A nominee must be present to accept the nomination, or have filed a letter (e-mail okay) of intent with the secretary.

Just in case you are willing to take on one of the prestigious (read that as unpaid) officer positions, but aren't sure just what you might have to do, the descriptions of each position are listed on the club web site at www.nm4w.org/SOPs.htm.

Both the Moab and Monticello Utah offices of the BLM are at the next point in their preparation of Resource Management Plans (RMPs) that will dictate a 15 year land management plan for their jurisdictions.

Each are welcoming comments on the "Preliminary Planning Criteria" until June 15, 2004.  Preparation of management "Alternatives" based on "resolving issues and concerns" will then be developed and presented ultimately in each of their Draft RMP/EISs. (EIS = Environmental Impact Statement).

On a different note, keep in mind that the US Forest Service, with other federal agencies sure to follow, is dead-set on implementing a policy to limit OHV use to designated roads and trails, and to generally ban cross-country travel.  If possible, as you travel about this summer, GPS your favorite lightly-used back-country trails that could possibly be targeted for closures.  No GPS?  Then pen a few "particulars" about the location in a log and snap a few photos.

Ultimately, the government agencies will be designating what roads/OHV routes will be left open.  Count on losing many of our favorites, unless we are ready to present some evidence of use and our "voice" our strong demand that specific trails be kept open.

It is with great pleasure that I announce that Carla Boucher, the United Four Wheel Drive Association's Legislative Advocate and Attorney, has been Inducted into the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame.

This honor recognizes Carla's tireless efforts on behalf the United Four Wheel Drive Associations and the OHV community at large, and the thousands of pro bono hours that she has dedicated to maintaining access and recreational land use.

To quote the press release from the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame:

"While the list of Carla's contributions to OHV access and recreational use is too lengthy to detail in a press release, it is safe to say that if you use public lands for just about any purpose, she has had a hand in protecting your right to access those lands."

Carla joins 5 other individuals that were inducted into the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame for 2004 and they are:

            Herman H. Booy (Sand Sports)
            John Buffam (Pro Rally)
            Jean Calvin (Journalist)
            Edward Dunkley (Four Wheeling)
            Walker Evans (Off-Road Racing)

On behalf of the Board, and all of us in United, I would like to congratulate Carla on this tremendous achievement.

For more information about the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame please see:  http://www.ormhof.com

Wayne Groom, President
United Four Wheel Drive Associations

PRESS RELEASE

May 25, 2004
Contact: John Stewart
Director of Environmental Affairs
United Four Wheel Drive Associations
619-390-8747 or E-mail: john@muirnet.net

RECREATION ADVOCATES HOLD NATIONAL MEETING

Representatives from regional and national recreation organizations met in Kansas City, MO. to discuss issues of common concern and develop a plan to achieve solutions to those issues.

Kansas City, MO (May 23, 2004) - The spring 2004 North American Motorized Recreation Council (NAMRC) meeting was held over the May 22-23 weekend in Kansas City, MO.  Representatives from regional and national motorized recreation groups met to discuss common issues of concern and develop a plan to achieve solutions to those issues.

The meeting identified a number of issues, including user conflict, Forest Service National OHV Policy, agency land management plans, and legal actions affecting recreation activities.  Organizations represented included the American Motorcycle Association (AMA),

Arizona State Association of Four Wheel Drive Clubs (ASAFWDC), BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC), CalROC, California Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs (CA4WDC),  East Coast 4 Wheel Drive Association (EC4WDA), Off-Road Business Association (ORBA), and United Four Wheel Drive Associations (UFWDA).

Citing the growing number of people participating in motorized recreation with different expectations of "recreation experience", meeting participants agreed to support establishing state-wide coalitions of recreation user groups and work towards resolving conflicts.

John Stewart, Director of Environmental Affairs for UFWDA expressed growing concerns with the National OHV Policy under development by the Forest Service.  The new policy (due to be released for public comment during the summer months) will provide management guidelines for all Forest Service managed public lands.  Key elements of the policy are expected to include an elimination of cross-country travel within the National Forest system and establishing a designated route system.  Citing a recent study by the Southern California Land Rover Club that identified a greater than 50 percent error rate with agency route inventories, Stewart commented, "In recent years, thousands of miles of backcountry dirt roads in the deserts and forests across the western states have been closed to public access based on faulty route inventories."

Agency land management plans continue to be an obstacle for motorized recreation.  A study commissioned by ORBA on a land management plan for one Southern California Desert region noted the lack of a recreation component within the plan.  Also, while that plan called for increased habitat for protected species, it contained no provisions to fund habitat protection and monitoring.

Legal and political issues were recognized as key elements in the effort to retain recreation access to public lands.  Roy Denner, President and CEO of ORBA commented, "We believe that the recreation community needs to visit our country's leaders in Washington regularly to make sure that they know what's happening on the ground with regard to OHV recreation.  We expect lawmakers to be concerned about public access to public lands as well as environmental protection."

Participants have scheduled a fall meeting to continue working towards solutions to preserve recreation access to public lands and increase awareness of declining recreation opportunities.

John Stewart
Director, Environmental Affairs

United Four Wheel Drive Associations, http://www.ufwda.org Natural Resource Consultant California Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs, http://www.ca4wdc.com Recreation Access and Conservation Editor, http://www.4x4wire.com Moderator, MUIRNet - Multiple Use Information Resource Network

Aluminum Cans: Our club saves and recycles aluminum cans.  Money from the sale of cans goes into our club treasury.  Please bring your aluminum cans to each meeting, and somebody will take them to the recycling center.

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