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Source: US Census Bureau, Decennial Census, 1980, 1990, 2000. Calculations done by UNM - BBER. CDP - Census Designated Place

Table 42 Source: US Census Bureau, Decennial Census, 1980, 1990, 2000. Calculations done by UNM - BBER. CDP - Census Designated Place

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FIGURE 1.1: THE CARSON NF UNM Bureau of Business and Economic Research
FIGURE 1.1: THE CARSON NF UNM Bureau of Business and Economic Research
FIGURE 1.2: THE CARSON NF ASSESSMENT AREA During the Spanish Colonial (1598 to 1821) and Mexican (1821-1848) periods, land ownership and land use in the West were determined by land grants from the Spanish Crown or Mexican government. Various types of land grants were issued in New Mexico, but it is the community land grants, where groups of settlers used portions of the land grant area in common, that became the source of major land ownership conflicts in contemporary north-central New Mexico.®
FIGURE 1.2: THE CARSON NF ASSESSMENT AREA During the Spanish Colonial (1598 to 1821) and Mexican (1821-1848) periods, land ownership and land use in the West were determined by land grants from the Spanish Crown or Mexican government. Various types of land grants were issued in New Mexico, but it is the community land grants, where groups of settlers used portions of the land grant area in common, that became the source of major land ownership conflicts in contemporary north-central New Mexico.®
FIGURE 1.3: RANGER DISTRICTS ON THE CARSON NF A small regional airport is located 10 miles to the west of Taos, with limited service to Santa Fe and Albuquerque. However, most residents in New Mexico use the state’s major airport in Albuquerque to access commercial flights. Albuquerque is approximately a two and a half hour drive from Tres Piedras.
FIGURE 1.3: RANGER DISTRICTS ON THE CARSON NF A small regional airport is located 10 miles to the west of Taos, with limited service to Santa Fe and Albuquerque. However, most residents in New Mexico use the state’s major airport in Albuquerque to access commercial flights. Albuquerque is approximately a two and a half hour drive from Tres Piedras.
TABLE 2.2: HISTORICAL & PROJECTED COUNTY POPULATION, 1980-2030
TABLE 2.2: HISTORICAL & PROJECTED COUNTY POPULATION, 1980-2030
Source: US Census Bureau, Decennial Census, 1980, 1990, 2000. Calculations done by UNM - BBER. Note: Total includes all places, some of which are not shown in this table. TABLE 2.3: POPULATION OF PLACES, 1980-2000
Source: US Census Bureau, Decennial Census, 1980, 1990, 2000. Calculations done by UNM - BBER. Note: Total includes all places, some of which are not shown in this table. TABLE 2.3: POPULATION OF PLACES, 1980-2000
TABLE 2.4: RACE/ ETHNICITY BY COUNTY, 1990 & 2000 Source: US Census Bureau, Decennial Census, 1990 and 2000. Calculations done by UNM - BBER. Note: Ethnicity can be of any race. The "Other" group includes two or more races.
TABLE 2.4: RACE/ ETHNICITY BY COUNTY, 1990 & 2000 Source: US Census Bureau, Decennial Census, 1990 and 2000. Calculations done by UNM - BBER. Note: Ethnicity can be of any race. The "Other" group includes two or more races.
Source: US Census Bureau, Decennial Census, 1990 and 2000. Calculations done by UNM - BBER. Note: Ethnicity can be of any race. The "Other" group includes two or more races. TABLE 2.5: RACE/ ETHNICITY BY COUNTY, PERCENTAGE, 1990 & 2000
Source: US Census Bureau, Decennial Census, 1990 and 2000. Calculations done by UNM - BBER. Note: Ethnicity can be of any race. The "Other" group includes two or more races. TABLE 2.5: RACE/ ETHNICITY BY COUNTY, PERCENTAGE, 1990 & 2000
Source: New Mexico County Population Projections: July 1, 2000 to July 1, 2030; UNM-BBER, April 2004. TABLE 2.6: AGE DISTRIBUTION BY COUNTY, 1990-2030
Source: New Mexico County Population Projections: July 1, 2000 to July 1, 2030; UNM-BBER, April 2004. TABLE 2.6: AGE DISTRIBUTION BY COUNTY, 1990-2030
Source: US Census Bureau, Decennial Census, 1990 and 2000. Calculations by UNM BBER. Note: The poverty line is the federal established poverty level. Per capita income is in 1999 dollars. Per Capita income figures are adjusted for inflation and are reported in real 1999 Dollars. TABLE 2.7: PER CAPITA INCOME AND PERSONS IN POVERTY, 1990 & 2000
Source: US Census Bureau, Decennial Census, 1990 and 2000. Calculations by UNM BBER. Note: The poverty line is the federal established poverty level. Per capita income is in 1999 dollars. Per Capita income figures are adjusted for inflation and are reported in real 1999 Dollars. TABLE 2.7: PER CAPITA INCOME AND PERSONS IN POVERTY, 1990 & 2000
Source: US Census Bureau, Decennial Census, 2000. Calculations done by UNM - BBER. Note: Ethnicity can be of any race. The "Other" group includes two or more races. The poverty line is the federal established poverty level. Per capita income is in 1990 dollars. TABLE 2.8: POVERTY BY RACE AND ETHNICITY, 2000
Source: US Census Bureau, Decennial Census, 2000. Calculations done by UNM - BBER. Note: Ethnicity can be of any race. The "Other" group includes two or more races. The poverty line is the federal established poverty level. Per capita income is in 1990 dollars. TABLE 2.8: POVERTY BY RACE AND ETHNICITY, 2000
Source: US Census Bureau, Decennial Census, 1990 and 2000. Calculations done by UNM-BBER. Note: Single households are non-family households headed by a single person. Female headed family households include children. TABLE 2.9: TYPE OF HOUSEHOLD, 1990 & 2000 Similarly, households of people who live by themselves have become increasingly common. Single households continue to grow in part because of a trend in marrying at later ages. Roughly one-third of the residents in single person households in the state are over 65 years of age. In the assessment area, single households increased 3,700, totaling nearly 9,800 in 2000. In 2000 the percent of single households in the assessment area (27%) was slightly higher than in the state (25%). Single households increased by 4 percentage points in the assessment area and increased by more in Taos County, where single households constituted nearly one-third of households in 2000. 2.6. Educational Attainment
Source: US Census Bureau, Decennial Census, 1990 and 2000. Calculations done by UNM-BBER. Note: Single households are non-family households headed by a single person. Female headed family households include children. TABLE 2.9: TYPE OF HOUSEHOLD, 1990 & 2000 Similarly, households of people who live by themselves have become increasingly common. Single households continue to grow in part because of a trend in marrying at later ages. Roughly one-third of the residents in single person households in the state are over 65 years of age. In the assessment area, single households increased 3,700, totaling nearly 9,800 in 2000. In 2000 the percent of single households in the assessment area (27%) was slightly higher than in the state (25%). Single households increased by 4 percentage points in the assessment area and increased by more in Taos County, where single households constituted nearly one-third of households in 2000. 2.6. Educational Attainment
TABLE 2.10: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT BY COUNTY
TABLE 2.10: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT BY COUNTY
Source: US Census Bureau, Decennial Census, 1990 and 2000. Calculations done by UNM-BBER. TABLE 2.11: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT PERCENTAGE BY COUNTY
Source: US Census Bureau, Decennial Census, 1990 and 2000. Calculations done by UNM-BBER. TABLE 2.11: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT PERCENTAGE BY COUNTY
Source: US Census Bureau, Decennial Census, 1990 and 2000. Calculations done by UNM-BBER. TABLE 2.12: HOUSING UNITS AND OCCUPATION OF HOUSING
Source: US Census Bureau, Decennial Census, 1990 and 2000. Calculations done by UNM-BBER. TABLE 2.12: HOUSING UNITS AND OCCUPATION OF HOUSING
TABLE 2.13: VACANT HOUSING BY TYPE OF VACANCY
TABLE 2.13: VACANT HOUSING BY TYPE OF VACANCY
Source: 2000 US Census Bureau, Decennial Census, 1990 and 2000. Calculations by UNM-BBER. TABLE 2.14: PERCENT OF TOTAL VACANT HOUSING
Source: 2000 US Census Bureau, Decennial Census, 1990 and 2000. Calculations by UNM-BBER. TABLE 2.14: PERCENT OF TOTAL VACANT HOUSING
Source: US Census Bureau, Decennial Census, 1990 and 2000. Calculations by UNM BBER. TABLE 2.15: AGE OF HOUSING STOCK AND PLUMBING AVAILABILITY
Source: US Census Bureau, Decennial Census, 1990 and 2000. Calculations by UNM BBER. TABLE 2.15: AGE OF HOUSING STOCK AND PLUMBING AVAILABILITY
The Questa RD is served mainly by NM522 and NM38. NM522 connects Taos and Questa, traveling through Arroyo Hondo and El Prado. NM 522 is the western section of the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway and connects to NM38 in Questa. NM38 goes from Questa east to Bobcat Pass down through the Beaubin and Miranda Grant through Eagle Nest. This road makes up the northern and eastern section of the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway. Just north of Questa, NM378 leads west through Cerro to the Rio Grande Wild River recreation area, home of the Rio Grande Gorge.
The Questa RD is served mainly by NM522 and NM38. NM522 connects Taos and Questa, traveling through Arroyo Hondo and El Prado. NM 522 is the western section of the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway and connects to NM38 in Questa. NM38 goes from Questa east to Bobcat Pass down through the Beaubin and Miranda Grant through Eagle Nest. This road makes up the northern and eastern section of the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway. Just north of Questa, NM378 leads west through Cerro to the Rio Grande Wild River recreation area, home of the Rio Grande Gorge.
The Taos Ski Valley, a major attraction in the area, is nestled in the Wheeler Peak Wilderness and can be accessed via NM150. NM150 connects Taos Ski Valley to Arroyo Seco, traveling through Wheeler Peak Wilderness. This road can be accessed via NM64. Continuing west, this road connects to NM522 in Arroyo Hondo. Access to Wheeler Peak Wilderness is also provided by NM578, which runs from Red River past Fourth of July Canyon into the wilderness area.
The Taos Ski Valley, a major attraction in the area, is nestled in the Wheeler Peak Wilderness and can be accessed via NM150. NM150 connects Taos Ski Valley to Arroyo Seco, traveling through Wheeler Peak Wilderness. This road can be accessed via NM64. Continuing west, this road connects to NM522 in Arroyo Hondo. Access to Wheeler Peak Wilderness is also provided by NM578, which runs from Red River past Fourth of July Canyon into the wilderness area.
Source: http://www.mapquest.com TABLE 3.2: DISTANCE FROM MAJOR CITIES TO THE CARSON NF RANGER DISTRICTS
Source: http://www.mapquest.com TABLE 3.2: DISTANCE FROM MAJOR CITIES TO THE CARSON NF RANGER DISTRICTS
Source: US Department of Transportation HPMS Database TABLE 3.3: LANE MILES OF ROAD BY COUNTY AND CLASSIFICATION Most roads in the assessment area are collector and local roads. According to the Nh DOT Strategic Plan, the primary function of collector and local roads is to provide access to homes and businesses. In contrast, the function of interstate and arterial roads is to move people and goods efficiently. The roads near the Carson NF are not designed to handle heavy loads of traffic. persons. Any area with more than 5,000 persons is defined as an urban area.“ In all four counties there are only 165 miles of urban road and over 12,000 miles of rural road Rio Arriba County has the most miles of both urban and rural road (7,917) and Mora County has the least (1,136).
Source: US Department of Transportation HPMS Database TABLE 3.3: LANE MILES OF ROAD BY COUNTY AND CLASSIFICATION Most roads in the assessment area are collector and local roads. According to the Nh DOT Strategic Plan, the primary function of collector and local roads is to provide access to homes and businesses. In contrast, the function of interstate and arterial roads is to move people and goods efficiently. The roads near the Carson NF are not designed to handle heavy loads of traffic. persons. Any area with more than 5,000 persons is defined as an urban area.“ In all four counties there are only 165 miles of urban road and over 12,000 miles of rural road Rio Arriba County has the most miles of both urban and rural road (7,917) and Mora County has the least (1,136).
TABLE 3.4: DAILY VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED Source: US Department of Transportation (2001), HPMS Database, Calculated by UNM. BBER Populations in the assessment area are quite small, so it is no surprise that traffic in the area is very light, especially in Rio Arriba and Colfax Counties. Given its high number o road miles, Rio Arriba County has the lightest traffic, with about 158 vehicles traveling any given stretch of road on a typical day. Taos County had the heaviest traffic in the assessment area, but it is still quite low relative to the rest of the state. In comparison, the 2001 VMT for Bernalillo County was 11.9 million with a VMT per lane mile of over 2,000.
TABLE 3.4: DAILY VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED Source: US Department of Transportation (2001), HPMS Database, Calculated by UNM. BBER Populations in the assessment area are quite small, so it is no surprise that traffic in the area is very light, especially in Rio Arriba and Colfax Counties. Given its high number o road miles, Rio Arriba County has the lightest traffic, with about 158 vehicles traveling any given stretch of road on a typical day. Taos County had the heaviest traffic in the assessment area, but it is still quite low relative to the rest of the state. In comparison, the 2001 VMT for Bernalillo County was 11.9 million with a VMT per lane mile of over 2,000.
TABLE 3.5: LENGTH OF FOREST ROADS AND ROAD TYPES IN THE CARSON NF
TABLE 3.5: LENGTH OF FOREST ROADS AND ROAD TYPES IN THE CARSON NF
‘Source: USDA Forest Service Infra Trails Database. Calculations by UNM-BBER. The Carson NF Attitudes, Values, and Beliefs study revealed that many forest users perceive the forest trails to be in increasing states of disrepair, which can negatively affect recreational experiences. Trails with extensive damage are often closed for maintenance, increasing trail use in other areas. As a result, increased environmental damage and user conflict might arise among different types of users. The study participants suggest that access to more trails is needed to disperse use over a larger area.
‘Source: USDA Forest Service Infra Trails Database. Calculations by UNM-BBER. The Carson NF Attitudes, Values, and Beliefs study revealed that many forest users perceive the forest trails to be in increasing states of disrepair, which can negatively affect recreational experiences. Trails with extensive damage are often closed for maintenance, increasing trail use in other areas. As a result, increased environmental damage and user conflict might arise among different types of users. The study participants suggest that access to more trails is needed to disperse use over a larger area.
FIGURE 4.1: LAND COVER ON THE CARSON NF °° Values indicating ‘0’ acres represent a value between zero and 0.5 acres.
FIGURE 4.1: LAND COVER ON THE CARSON NF °° Values indicating ‘0’ acres represent a value between zero and 0.5 acres.
TABLE 4.1: LAND COVER ON THE CARSON NF (Acres)?
TABLE 4.1: LAND COVER ON THE CARSON NF (Acres)?
TABLE 4.2: LAND COVER OF PUBLICLY AND PRIVATELY OWNED LAND IN THE CARSON NF ° Overall, there are 105,010 acres of the Carson NF that are privately owned, making up seven percent of the entire forest. The two most common land covers, evergreen forest and grasslands, have differing proportions of land owned by private interests. Private landowners own only four percent of evergreen forest acres, whereas private interests own 12 percent of the grassland. Generally, economically viable land (such as grazing land) is more likely to be owned by private interests. It is also interesting to note that about a third of all privately owned evergreen forests (11,417 acres) are in the Questa RD, presumably the Taos Valley Ski Area. Similar patterns were revealed in the Cibola NF as well. Table 4.2 shows, in great detail, the breakout of publicly and privately owned land in the Carson NF. Figure 4.2 also shows the differences in land ownership in map form.
TABLE 4.2: LAND COVER OF PUBLICLY AND PRIVATELY OWNED LAND IN THE CARSON NF ° Overall, there are 105,010 acres of the Carson NF that are privately owned, making up seven percent of the entire forest. The two most common land covers, evergreen forest and grasslands, have differing proportions of land owned by private interests. Private landowners own only four percent of evergreen forest acres, whereas private interests own 12 percent of the grassland. Generally, economically viable land (such as grazing land) is more likely to be owned by private interests. It is also interesting to note that about a third of all privately owned evergreen forests (11,417 acres) are in the Questa RD, presumably the Taos Valley Ski Area. Similar patterns were revealed in the Cibola NF as well. Table 4.2 shows, in great detail, the breakout of publicly and privately owned land in the Carson NF. Figure 4.2 also shows the differences in land ownership in map form.
1.3 Land Conveyance and Exchanges According to data provided by the FS, the last two land conveyances were in fiscal years 1988 and 1989. In FY1988, the FS exchanged about 20 acres of land (worth $91,200) for about 24 acres plus $18,500 cash with Angostura Homes. In FY1989, the FS obtained about 35 acres (valued at over $62,000) to be held in public trust under the Sisk Act of 1960. This act provided that any land that a NF receives from a past exchange becomes part of the national park or forest within which it was located. (See Charlton and Healy vs. United States for a full discussion of the Sisk Act).©
1.3 Land Conveyance and Exchanges According to data provided by the FS, the last two land conveyances were in fiscal years 1988 and 1989. In FY1988, the FS exchanged about 20 acres of land (worth $91,200) for about 24 acres plus $18,500 cash with Angostura Homes. In FY1989, the FS obtained about 35 acres (valued at over $62,000) to be held in public trust under the Sisk Act of 1960. This act provided that any land that a NF receives from a past exchange becomes part of the national park or forest within which it was located. (See Charlton and Healy vs. United States for a full discussion of the Sisk Act).©
The FS estimates how many visitors access the forest with the National Visitor Use Monitoring (NVUM) survey. Data collected by the FS indicates that at least 1 million people visited the Carson NF in 1999-2000. More than half of the visitors are local residents taking day trips to the forest for recreational purposes. '” Using data from the NVUM study, Table 5.1 provides an estimate of how many people visit the forest for recreation and wildlife related purposes. Recreational visitors access the forest for purposes such as hiking, camping (overnight and day-only) and picnics. It is important to note that many areas of the forest are not “fee areas,” meaning visitors can access the site without charge. The wildlife data includes hunters, anglers, and wildlife “watchers” (photographers, birdwatchers, etc). The data is limited in that BBER is unable to determine the number of visitors to each ranger district or to identify where visitors are coming from. The least number of visitors are locals making overnight trips without staying on forest land.
The FS estimates how many visitors access the forest with the National Visitor Use Monitoring (NVUM) survey. Data collected by the FS indicates that at least 1 million people visited the Carson NF in 1999-2000. More than half of the visitors are local residents taking day trips to the forest for recreational purposes. '” Using data from the NVUM study, Table 5.1 provides an estimate of how many people visit the forest for recreation and wildlife related purposes. Recreational visitors access the forest for purposes such as hiking, camping (overnight and day-only) and picnics. It is important to note that many areas of the forest are not “fee areas,” meaning visitors can access the site without charge. The wildlife data includes hunters, anglers, and wildlife “watchers” (photographers, birdwatchers, etc). The data is limited in that BBER is unable to determine the number of visitors to each ranger district or to identify where visitors are coming from. The least number of visitors are locals making overnight trips without staying on forest land.
TABLE 5.2: NUMBER OF GRAZING PERMITS SOLD ON THE CARSON NF The cost of permits to graze on public land is subject to change and consistently faces considerable public scrutiny. Some believe that ranchers are paying less than fair market value for grazing fees. Comparisons are frequently drawn between the fees for grazing on private land versus the fees for grazing on federal land. According to a study of ranchers in the Santa Fe and Carson National Forests, the permittee rancher is sometimes criticized as being “subsidized” by the federal government. Others argue, to the contrary, that the additional costs associated with a grazing permit, such as upkeep and maintenance of improvements, make up for the difference in fees. Further, costs associated with public access (theft, vandalism and disruption of ranching operations) also increase operational costs for public land ranchers. As populations and recreation visits to public lands increase, such costs are expected to rise. '""
TABLE 5.2: NUMBER OF GRAZING PERMITS SOLD ON THE CARSON NF The cost of permits to graze on public land is subject to change and consistently faces considerable public scrutiny. Some believe that ranchers are paying less than fair market value for grazing fees. Comparisons are frequently drawn between the fees for grazing on private land versus the fees for grazing on federal land. According to a study of ranchers in the Santa Fe and Carson National Forests, the permittee rancher is sometimes criticized as being “subsidized” by the federal government. Others argue, to the contrary, that the additional costs associated with a grazing permit, such as upkeep and maintenance of improvements, make up for the difference in fees. Further, costs associated with public access (theft, vandalism and disruption of ranching operations) also increase operational costs for public land ranchers. As populations and recreation visits to public lands increase, such costs are expected to rise. '""
TABLE 5.4: TIMBER SALES ON THE CARSON NF, 2000-2004 According to the TIMS database, the most profitable forest product in 2004 was fuelwood, which accounts for about 85 percent (about $2 million) of the total timber cut value for 2004. This follows a trend common to other forests. For example, fuelwood accounted for 88 percent of the total 2004 timber cut value in the Cibola NF. The timber industry is not a major economic force in the area, nor does it provide many jobs, as Chapter 7 will show. Table 5.5 shows the value of special products produced with forest timber resources. Beyond the lifestyles of the residents, open space around the forest may also be at risk if farms and ranches are not economically viable. ''”
TABLE 5.4: TIMBER SALES ON THE CARSON NF, 2000-2004 According to the TIMS database, the most profitable forest product in 2004 was fuelwood, which accounts for about 85 percent (about $2 million) of the total timber cut value for 2004. This follows a trend common to other forests. For example, fuelwood accounted for 88 percent of the total 2004 timber cut value in the Cibola NF. The timber industry is not a major economic force in the area, nor does it provide many jobs, as Chapter 7 will show. Table 5.5 shows the value of special products produced with forest timber resources. Beyond the lifestyles of the residents, open space around the forest may also be at risk if farms and ranches are not economically viable. ''”
TABLE 5.5: NON-TIMBER (SPECIAL) PRODUCT ACTIVITY ON THE CARSON NF, 2004
TABLE 5.5: NON-TIMBER (SPECIAL) PRODUCT ACTIVITY ON THE CARSON NF, 2004
Oil and gas development is already taking place in the Jicarilla RD, but mineral resource interests have pursued the possibility of mineral exploration in the Valle Vidal Unit on the Questa RD. The Valle Vidal Unit of the Questa RD is about 100,000 acres of undeveloped land that is currently a multiple-use area and is mostly used for recreation, such as hunting and camping. Oil and gas development is already taking place in the Jicarilla RD, but mineral resource interests have pursued the possibility of mineral exploration in the Valle Vidal Unit on the Questa RD. The Valle Vidal Unit of the Questa RD is about 100,000 acres of undeveloped land that is currently a multiple-use area and is mostly used for recreation, such as hunting and camping. FIGURE 5.1: ACTIVE OIL AND GAS SITES (JICARILLA RD)
Oil and gas development is already taking place in the Jicarilla RD, but mineral resource interests have pursued the possibility of mineral exploration in the Valle Vidal Unit on the Questa RD. The Valle Vidal Unit of the Questa RD is about 100,000 acres of undeveloped land that is currently a multiple-use area and is mostly used for recreation, such as hunting and camping. Oil and gas development is already taking place in the Jicarilla RD, but mineral resource interests have pursued the possibility of mineral exploration in the Valle Vidal Unit on the Questa RD. The Valle Vidal Unit of the Questa RD is about 100,000 acres of undeveloped land that is currently a multiple-use area and is mostly used for recreation, such as hunting and camping. FIGURE 5.1: ACTIVE OIL AND GAS SITES (JICARILLA RD)
Notes: 1). Permits Issued Encompass Those from 1952-2005. 2). The Number of Active Permits were calculated as “the number of issued minus the number of closed and revoked permits for each district.” TABLE 5.6: SPECIAL USE PERMITS ON THE CARSON NF (1949-2005) The Questa RD, which has the most open permits, has the largest number of recreation permits. The Questa RD also collected the largest amount of rent ($65,048), with most coming from recreation permits. The Camino Real RD also has a high number of recreation-related permits, but it also has a significant number of cultural resources, such as the Pot Creek area. About forty percent of all recreation permits on the Carson NF are for guides and outfitters.
Notes: 1). Permits Issued Encompass Those from 1952-2005. 2). The Number of Active Permits were calculated as “the number of issued minus the number of closed and revoked permits for each district.” TABLE 5.6: SPECIAL USE PERMITS ON THE CARSON NF (1949-2005) The Questa RD, which has the most open permits, has the largest number of recreation permits. The Questa RD also collected the largest amount of rent ($65,048), with most coming from recreation permits. The Camino Real RD also has a high number of recreation-related permits, but it also has a significant number of cultural resources, such as the Pot Creek area. About forty percent of all recreation permits on the Carson NF are for guides and outfitters.
TABLE 5.7: VIOLATIONS ON THE CARSON NATIONAL FOREST A focus group study exploring attitudes and values toward the Carson NF found that local residents perceive increased enforcement and education to be the best way to address several problems that can adversely affect forest resources and user experiences: growing vandalism, litter, off-trail riding by OHV and mountain biker riders, and tree and wildlife poaching. Many residents believe the problematic behavior is more common among visitors and recreational users, as they are not as invested in the well- being of the land.'*° The discussion of land use would not be complete without and in- depth examination of the land users themselves.
TABLE 5.7: VIOLATIONS ON THE CARSON NATIONAL FOREST A focus group study exploring attitudes and values toward the Carson NF found that local residents perceive increased enforcement and education to be the best way to address several problems that can adversely affect forest resources and user experiences: growing vandalism, litter, off-trail riding by OHV and mountain biker riders, and tree and wildlife poaching. Many residents believe the problematic behavior is more common among visitors and recreational users, as they are not as invested in the well- being of the land.'*° The discussion of land use would not be complete without and in- depth examination of the land users themselves.
TABLE 6.1: RECREATION SITE TYPE IN THE CARSON NF Recreational sites are classified as either developed or dispersed sites. A developed site is a discrete place containing a concentration of facilities and services used to provide recreation opportunities to the public. Recreation sites are developed within different outdoor settings to facilitate desired recreational use. Developed sites include campgrounds, picnic areas, shooting ranges, visitor centers, and historic sites. Dispersed recreation are activities that occur outside of developed recreation sites sucl as boating, hunting, fishing, hiking, and biking. In other words, dispersed sites are popular areas that have no facilities or services. Figure 6.2 shows the approximate location of developed and dispersed recreational sites in the Carson NF. '%4
TABLE 6.1: RECREATION SITE TYPE IN THE CARSON NF Recreational sites are classified as either developed or dispersed sites. A developed site is a discrete place containing a concentration of facilities and services used to provide recreation opportunities to the public. Recreation sites are developed within different outdoor settings to facilitate desired recreational use. Developed sites include campgrounds, picnic areas, shooting ranges, visitor centers, and historic sites. Dispersed recreation are activities that occur outside of developed recreation sites sucl as boating, hunting, fishing, hiking, and biking. In other words, dispersed sites are popular areas that have no facilities or services. Figure 6.2 shows the approximate location of developed and dispersed recreational sites in the Carson NF. '%4
The map shows that much of the roadless areas are in designated wilderness areas, such as the Cruces Basin in the north-central region and the Wheeler Peak Wilderness in the eastern region. According to the FS, the Carson NF has 57,000 acres that are designated roadless and does not allow for road construction and reconstruction. '°°
The map shows that much of the roadless areas are in designated wilderness areas, such as the Cruces Basin in the north-central region and the Wheeler Peak Wilderness in the eastern region. According to the FS, the Carson NF has 57,000 acres that are designated roadless and does not allow for road construction and reconstruction. '°°
Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2003 TABLE 7.1 TOTAL EMPLOYMENT AND INCOME BY COUNTY, 2003
Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2003 TABLE 7.1 TOTAL EMPLOYMENT AND INCOME BY COUNTY, 2003
TABLE 7.2 EMPLOYMENT IN PRIMARY SECTORS BY COUNTY IN 1980, 1990, , AND 2000
TABLE 7.2 EMPLOYMENT IN PRIMARY SECTORS BY COUNTY IN 1980, 1990, , AND 2000
Notes: (D) Non-disclosure of confidential information, but included in totals, (L) Less than 10 jobs, and (N) Data not available for this year. Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis
Notes: (D) Non-disclosure of confidential information, but included in totals, (L) Less than 10 jobs, and (N) Data not available for this year. Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis
TABLE 7.3 PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT BY OCCUPATION BY COUNTY, 2000
TABLE 7.3 PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT BY OCCUPATION BY COUNTY, 2000
TABLE 7.4 AVERAGE ANNUAL UNEMPLOYMENT RATE BY COUNTY 1995-2004 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS).
TABLE 7.4 AVERAGE ANNUAL UNEMPLOYMENT RATE BY COUNTY 1995-2004 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS).
7.4 Economic Impacts and Multipliers
7.4 Economic Impacts and Multipliers
This chapter describes the relationships between the Forest Service (FS) and other entities. The FS has an extensive history of working with local communities and other government agencies on various projects, ranging from economic development to forest health and sustainability. Partnerships are an indispensable method of managing operations and conducting business. They play a vital role in achieving goals that the FS might not meet alone. Data provided by the FS shows that over 200 community organizations and businesses partner with the FS on various projects throughout New Mexico. Table 8.1 below lists the types of partners the FS worked with in 2005.
This chapter describes the relationships between the Forest Service (FS) and other entities. The FS has an extensive history of working with local communities and other government agencies on various projects, ranging from economic development to forest health and sustainability. Partnerships are an indispensable method of managing operations and conducting business. They play a vital role in achieving goals that the FS might not meet alone. Data provided by the FS shows that over 200 community organizations and businesses partner with the FS on various projects throughout New Mexico. Table 8.1 below lists the types of partners the FS worked with in 2005.
Volunteers comprise a major labor source for the FS, allowing the agency to take on more projects than it ever could without such support. Volunteers perform a long list of tasks, including maintaining recreation sites and trails, litter pick up and wildlife restoration. In the Carson NF, the most common volunteer activities involve wildlife, fish and rare plants. Volunteers provided more than $45,000 worth of labor on related tasks. The relationships between volunteers and the FS not only benefit the NF, but the volunteers themselves are provided opportunities learn about maintaining and sustaining forest health.
Volunteers comprise a major labor source for the FS, allowing the agency to take on more projects than it ever could without such support. Volunteers perform a long list of tasks, including maintaining recreation sites and trails, litter pick up and wildlife restoration. In the Carson NF, the most common volunteer activities involve wildlife, fish and rare plants. Volunteers provided more than $45,000 worth of labor on related tasks. The relationships between volunteers and the FS not only benefit the NF, but the volunteers themselves are provided opportunities learn about maintaining and sustaining forest health.
Source: USDA National Forest Service 'Human Resources' Data. * Accum. Hours/1800 Hours (Expressed in years) *« Accum. Hours*Estimated Government Pay Grade Focus groups with the Carson NF users revealed a perception among local residents that the NF needs to more effectively organize and work with volunteers in adjacent communities. Participants expressed their willingness to contribute their assistance or time to perceived problems such as trail maintenance, signage issues and education. They also perceive the Agency needs to im rove its receptiveness to these concerns and work more effectively with volunteers. '’2
Source: USDA National Forest Service 'Human Resources' Data. * Accum. Hours/1800 Hours (Expressed in years) *« Accum. Hours*Estimated Government Pay Grade Focus groups with the Carson NF users revealed a perception among local residents that the NF needs to more effectively organize and work with volunteers in adjacent communities. Participants expressed their willingness to contribute their assistance or time to perceived problems such as trail maintenance, signage issues and education. They also perceive the Agency needs to im rove its receptiveness to these concerns and work more effectively with volunteers. '’2
TABLE A.3: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN ASSESSMENT AREA TABLE A.3: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN ASSESSMENT AREA
TABLE A.3: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN ASSESSMENT AREA TABLE A.3: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN ASSESSMENT AREA
TABLE A.4: DESIGNATED RECREATIONAL SITES ON THE CARSON NF
TABLE A.4: DESIGNATED RECREATIONAL SITES ON THE CARSON NF
TABLE A.4 CONT’D: DESIGNATED RECREATIONAL SITES ON THE CARSON NF
TABLE A.4 CONT’D: DESIGNATED RECREATIONAL SITES ON THE CARSON NF
TABLE A.5: HUNTING REGULATIONS ON THE CARSON NF
TABLE A.5: HUNTING REGULATIONS ON THE CARSON NF
TABLE A.6: GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS ON THE CARSON NF
TABLE A.6: GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS ON THE CARSON NF
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