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We, the undersigned, believe that recreational access to the Otero Canyon trails should be preserved. Access to this area, despite being Department of Defense land, has been open to the public for more than two decades while having been repaired, improved, and enjoyed. A well established trail system has been developed with a large, diverse group of users. As seen below, it is of signifigant value to members of the local and state community.

We request that the DOD reevaluate their plans to close off the entire area. We would like to see the continuance of recreational use in this area while allowing the DOD to meet their security needs as well. It is for these reasons that we petition the DOD to build a fence that does not interfere with the current trail system.

UID	Name	Location	Comments
2274	Peter McCann	Houston, TX	no comment
2011	Russell Waterson	Rio Rancho, NM	Sad to not be able to enjoy that trail.
2010	paul cassel	albuquerque	no comment
2009	Michael J Northcutt	91 Thunderbird Lane, Tijeras, NM 87059	no comment
2007	Jason Raynovich	Deerfield Beach FL	I grew up in Tijeras and my family used the canyon reguarly to hike and bike in. Please Governor Richardson and the officials with the USAF Kirtland please listen to those who have signed this petition
2006	Chris Long	Seattle, WA	Please keep the trails open!
2005	Steven R. Baca	south valley albuquerque	no comment
2004	hugo lopez	PERU-CALLAO	SALUDOS DESDE EL PERU UN ADMIRADOR
2003	kaylah clements	bedeque	No Comment!! lol
2002	Ruben Valdez	Westside of Albuquerque	No comment
2001	Andi Lewis	Albuquerque, NM	How much land of enchantment do we need to loose to development before we have nowhere to go? Save Ottero!
2000	Brendan Collier	Carbondale, Illinois	Public land is for the public!
1999	Mary Collier	Carbondale, Illinois	no comment
1998	Kevin Ledwith	Albuquerque	no comment
1997	AMBER E.HOOTEN	TIJERAS,N.M..	THANKS!
1996	BREANNA R.	TIJERAS,N.M..	PERHAPS HOMELAND SECURITY SHOULD WORRY MORE ABOUT OTHER BREEECHES,SUCH AS HOW EASY IT WAS FOR A GROUP OF \\\"PEOPLE\\\" TO BREAK & ENTER INTO ONE OF THERE CITY LOCATIONS....AND LEAVE THE BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAINS ALONE!!NEED I SAY MORE?
1995	AMBER E.HOOTEN	TIJERAS,N.M..	PERHAPS HOMELAND SECURITY SHOULD WORRY MORE ABOUT OTHER BREEECHES,SUCH AS HOW EASY IT WAS FOR A GROUP OF "PEOPLE" TO BREAK & ENTER INTO ONE OF THERE CITY LOCATIONS....AND LEAVE THE BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAINS ALONE!!NEED I SAY MORE?
1994	Debbie Harris	Rio Rancho, NM	As new ATV riders looking for trails, we need more areas, don't close the existing trails there are, there are not enough.
1993	Lisa McCarthy	Tijeras, New Mexico	Our families need these sort of areas to stay accessable for good, clean fun, learning experiences and adventures. Our futures really do depend on this.
1992	William Brian Adkison	Albuquerque, NM	Otero Canyon is a georgous area close to Albuquerque which offers great mountain biking that we all can enjoy!
1991	Nate Mower	Stanley NM	I really enjoy this trail and would love to be able to ride more of it
1990	ryan clark	wa	manohmanohman
1989	James W Peterson	El Paso	Aren't there enough fences across this nation now? Next step, development? End urban spraw, keep nature natural.
1988	Sharon Sanchez	Sunny BeLeN	no comment
1987	Michael T Sanchez	Albuquerque	Terrorism is bad but mountain biking is fun.
1986	nikki davis	clovis new mexico	cayon is what is keep clovis alive if you take that from us you are taking are life line
1985	Gloria Otero-Milich	Carlsbad, CA	My family originated in this area and I would like to join in your efforts to preserve and maintain what is already ours.
1984	Michael Pleasonton	North East Albuquerque	This trail is one of the best in the Albuquerque area, it is important to may different people and it would be a very great dissappointment to see this area closed to all the greatly appreciative citizens of our city and state.
1983	Erik Grossman	Seattle/London England	There are too few places to ride and too many of the ones we have are being closed of converted to something else. we need to keep what we can.
1982	Christian Settlemier	Lemoore, CA	As a military pilot, I support the need for adequate security measures and respect UXO, however, should access to recreational lands be available without endangering the public, then I fully support modified fencelines.
1981	BOYD GILKEY	NEW MEXICO	PLEASE GET ORERO CANYON OPENED BACK UP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!!! I MISS TEH TRAILS
1980	David Buckley	Albuquerque	No Comment
1979	Jayson Otero	New Jersey	As an avid biker, I would like to see these trails stay open for all to enjoy. As well as having my namesake remain accesible to the public.
1978	mark birdsong	albq	SAVE OUR TRAIL! If it comes at the expense of the brac closure of kirtland then so be it!
1977	Christopher Sabo	Albuquerque, NM	Save Otero!
1976	Brittany Willis	Albuquerque, NM	No Comment
1975	Richard Franks	Taos, NM	Keep Otero open !
1974	Jeff Husher	florida	I have never been to Otero but I am a strong mountain biking enthusiest. I am moving to Albuquerque soon and I have been doing research on good MTB spots and frome what I've found, this is the best place to go! DON'T SHUT DOWN THE FUN!
1973	Elizabeth Hunter	Albuquerque	Baed on the information provided by Matt Turgeon from the PAN website, fencing this area off sounds absurd.
1972	Diego Gonzales	Washington	this is the best trail in ABQ
1971	Travis Doran	ABQ, NM - westside	I have ridden Otero Canyon for years and i beleive that it has made me into the ridder i am today. Otero canyon should remain open as long as the DOD can still maintain there security gaols. thanks
1970	Karl	Kirtland AFB	Keep the trails open, can't you see all the people that want em open?
1969	James Hunt	Holloman AFB NM	No comment
1968	Kurt Settembre	Syracuse NY	Let the trails live, homeland security is a crock of shit. Is the government really doing things to protect us or are they just making us think that they are?
1967	Chris Collord	Albuquerque, NM	Keep Otero open!
1966	Jesse Raether	albuquerque, NM	OPEN OTERO, CLEAN UP ALL OF THE RADIO ACTIVE MATERIAL
1965	Dusty Otero	San Juan Capistrano Ca,	I am an otero whoand we have been in southern california since 1821 My ancesters are from spain maybe I am related to some one from otero county I live in orange county and am into polotics I am going to our state assemblies fund-raisers party this week-end please send me a e-mail Mr.Ronald william Otero Dusty is my nicname thank-you
1964	Randall B. Dupuy	Cedar Crest, NM	No Comment
1963	Andrew Black	Charlottesville, VA	no comment
1962	kenneth l morris	Albuquerque, NM	I am retired from the US Army. I love riding this trail and would like to see it remain open.
1961	Sean Hassinger	Redlands, CA	I hiked the trail system many years ago while visiting Albuquerque as a medical student. It would be a shame to lose such a beautiful outdoor recreation area for no good reason.
1960	Andrea Hill	Garner, NC	Please, no fences.
1959	GEORGE R ARAGON	ALBURQUERQUE	WE NEED THESE TRAILS!!
1958	Maurice S. LaVail	Albuquerque, New Mexico	no comment
1957	David Wahler	Albuquerque, NM	The outdoor lifestyle in the Albuqueruqe area is very important. We need access to this area. Thank you, David Wahler
1956	keith lemaster	el paso, tx	none
1955	Ron Rudolph	Albuquerque, NM	You close the Otero Canyon trail and leave 1.8 miles open. WHATS WITH THAT!!!!! Why don't you just close the ENTIRE trail!!! Why leave JUST 1.8 miles open. Just finish us off now. Why tease us with leaving just 1.8 miles of it open???? Quit teaseing us, and either close the entire trail or open it all up. Can you say OVERREACTING!!! REOPEN THE TRAIL!!! DISGRUNTLED trail user!!!
1954	James Rochford	Albuquerque	no comment
1953	Mike Roach	Albuquerque, NM	PLease reconsider and leave this area open
1952	Christopher Adams	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
1951	Ranee Barrow	Albuquerque	Leave the Canyon Trail Open. Its one of the best places to relax and find peace of mind.
1950	Carl Axness	Alicante, Spain	As a NM taxpayer on temp leave overseas, I ask that you keep Otero open. I and my children frequently hike there when I am in town. Let the hikers provide security by their presence!
1949	Amanda Hartmann	Albuquerque	There is no reason why this issue can't be resolved with both sides getting something positive from the experience. I hope that the Base can see the value of having locals patrolling these trails and keeping an eye on the area as well.
1948	Jesse Flores	Albuquerque	No Comment
1947	Timothy Luna	Albuquerque New Mexico	These are great trails that should continue to be open to and used by the public. It would be a shame to allow them to be isolated and restricted for only Kirtland utilization whom already has more than sufficient real estate within their boundaries.
1946	Jeremy White	Cedar Crest, NM	no comment
1945	Ramona S. Albright	Albuquerque,NM	no comment
1944	Justin Rein	Sedillo, New Mexico	No comment
1943	Jason Sanders	Jackson, MS	No Comment
1942	Kerry Hammons	Albuquerque	no comment
1941	Jason Wulf	Lubbock	no comment
1940	Patrick Mitchell	Albuquerque	My family and I have been using Otero for years and would hate to see this area closed.
1939	Liam D. Claus	Albuquerque, NM	I have been riding Otero for years. Keep it open!!
1938	Tracy McFadden	Albuquerque, NM	No comment
1937	Kenneth Shepherd	Seminole TX	This is a wondeful area and I would hate to see it take away from the taxpayers who enjoy it.
1936	Kent Schulte	Boulder, Colorado	A rich green oasis close to town.
1935	Garner Mathiasmeier	Albuquerque	Keep this open! There are not many trails that we can use in the first place.
1934	John Smith	Albuquerque	I think that as a free people we have the right to certain things. One is the right to do what the Government says. I am sure the military has a good reason for this. Close Otero ;)
1933	Greg Adolph	Maryland	I agree that the trails should remain open. I know that around my area, trails are being closed at a rapid pace, limiting where I can ride. Furthermore, the Air Force has not used the land in more than 25 years and it seems a pointless venture to cite innocent civilians trying to have a good time.
1932	Brian Barnes	Albuquerque NM	I have lived in Tijeras my whole life and I started walking/biking Otero when I was a very young kid with my dad. For them to close one of the best trails in the entire Albuquerque area is a real shame.
1931	Simon Suster	Denver, CO	Please don't close the trail
1930	Kent Fry	Durango, CO	I love Otero!
1929	Ralph Thomas	Albuquerque	Otero Canyon has been available for our use all this time and there is no good reason for anything to change.
1928	Everett G. Farr	Albuquerque	Otero Canyon is too beautiful to fence off!
1927	Chris Jackman	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
1926	Allen Gray	Albuquerque	no comment
1925	Jarron Lucas	Encino, Californie	I just came back from the cyn. the weather was not so good thur when we were there, but hope to go back in june, I and some of my friend ride all over thw south west and like to go to New M
1924	kathleen colleran, MD	Albuquerque	stop this craziness
1923	Lynne Herbert	Albuquerque	I have enjoyed this trail and think it would be awful to loose access to such a beautiful, well-used, and well-maintained place.
1922	Natalie Dawson	Albuquerque	I am a frequent user of the trails in and around Otero Canyon. I dont believe a fence cutting off our trail system is going to make any difference to the security of the DOD land, and I support the development of a plan that would not interfere with current trails.
1921	Van Genung	Albuquerque, NM	No comment
1920	Shannon Morrison	Albuquerque, NM	No comment
1919	Mark S. Wallace	Chicago, Ill.	I go to New Mexico to ride keep it open for my tourist dollars!
1918	D.Merritt Phillips	Corrales	keep up the good work
1917	Keith Crossland	Las Cruces, New Mexico	no comment
1916	Jared Sturdy	Albuquerque, MN and Arden Hills, MN	no comment
1915	Bill and Mary Raynovich	Ramblewood subdivision	We are fully supportive of this petition and hope that the officials at Kirtland will consider the public's interests in this important matter.
1914	Daniel Haire	Tennessee
1913	theresa c tomlinson	albq	give us the land back
1912	Tom Denman	Albuquerque, NM	Please consider the alternate fence plans which would leave the Otero Canyon trail system open for public use.
1911	Carl Abrams	Albuquerque, NM	Use trails for running, mountain biking, and hiking.
1910	Tahnee Udero	Albuquerque, NM	I love Otero Canyon. It is one of the few places not far from home where I can run and get away from the city for a while.
1909	Ben Lagueux	Menlo Park, CA	multi-use trail user access is compatible with management of federal lands for security/buffer zone purposes; in fact, civilian trail users are in a position to report suspicious activity like fence breaches and motorized vehicle traffic or tire tracks
1908	Bernard L, Drier	Rochester MN 55901	Lets keep this open for every one to use.
1907	Tom Blasczak	Albuquerque, NM	Why don't we just put a fence arund Kirtland to keep them from coming into Albuquerque? I am afraid that the base might happen to litter out streets with UXO. After all this IS about our safety?
1906	Zachary Green	Chandler, AZ	Save the Trail!!!
1905	kell	alb.	no comment.
1904	David Thomas	Boise, Idaho	no comment.
1903	James C. Beldzik	Los Alamos, NM	Otero Canyon is a vital recreational area of Albuquerque, enjoyed by all outdoor enthusiasts, both by state residents and tourists. It is one of the reasons so many of us live in NM. Please reconsider the needs of the civilians and open your minds to other alternatives. This country would not be were it is today if it was not for our leaders listening to the people. This countries military is great and is responsible for keeping our peace and freedom. But please reconsider and listen to those you protect. I understand we are in a very stressful time, but have we not been in a time when this country can kick back and feel totally secure from outside threats. Again, just please take sometime to listen and give us a chance.
1902	dan kelley	santa fe nm	no comment
1901	Gladys M Andres	Albuquerque	my whole family uses these trails.
1900	David L. Baker	1101 Medical Arts Ave NE ABQ NM 87102	I Feel it is best to keep as much land as possible in the public domain however this may also send the message to the congressional base closure committe that ABQ does not need a large base, we could lose SNL jobs. Carefull what you ask for.
1899	Anad Mosari	Providence, RI	This land is your land, this land is my land, is what I recall from the old Woody Guthrie tune. Why don't we just take the land back from the military using the political support you have already gathered?
1898	Michael D. Breden	Oakland, CA	No Comment...other than complete disgust that KAFB could ever even consider closing the gem that is Otero Canyon!
1897	Natalie Holl	Beverly,MA	I lived in NM and visit frequently---I think a fair and amiable decision to all involved can be made without having to impose on anyone. Safety and security are a valid issue but Closing available parks and trails for the citizens is not the answer.
1896	Mitchell Steinberg	Massachusetts	When I vacation in New Mexico, this is one of the areas that I like to mountain bike.
1895	Carla McMahon	Albuquerque	I just found out about this because of Gov. Richardson's involvement. Good work Gov. and keep the fight up to protect this land, whether it be Otero CANYON or Otero MESA...saving Otero is New Mexico's Priority!
1894	Brian Letherer	701 Supper Rock NE	I support the closure 100% if it truely involves national security. I seems there may be some underhanded dealings with the fence company in place. I sencerely hope this is not at the heart of the issue.
1893	Brian Letherer	701 Supper Rock NE	I support the closure 100% if it truely involves national security. I seems there may be some underhanded dealings with the fence company in place. I sencerely hope this is not at the heart of the issue.
1892	Bernard L. Drier	55901 Rochester MN	Let 's all enjoy this country. It's for the people to use.
1891	Erik Boyer	Florida	Rode these trails all the time while living in ABQ. Do not close....
1890	Leif Dove	Austin, Texas	Long live long rides.
1889	John Marchese	Henderson, Nevada 89014	leave open the Otero Canyon trail area.
1888	Tom Carmody	Nellis AFB	I was stationed at Kirtland a few years back and visited this area many times. The base has limited use forthis land, and I suspect that they might be trying to claim the additional land to increase their size when the BRAC (base closures) comes up in 2005. I'd suggest you continue to keep this in the news as this kind of publicity is not what the commander would want during this BRAC. Great work, and remember that you have rights as citizens!
1887	Paula Durkin	Denver, CO	No comment.
1886	OLGA OTERO LITEL	TUCSON, ARIZ	I AM AN OTERO 8TH GENERATION , HERE IN TUCSON WE HAVE SABINO CANYON NAMED AFTER MY GREAT GRANDFATHER DON SABINO MARTINEZ OTERO.
1885	Rodney Sedillo	Las Cruces, NM	Keep our trails open!
1884	Wesley Wambold	4228 Broadmoor NE 87108	no comment
1883	shea werner	michigan	sounds like a great cause come on guys keep petitioning we have to save america's trails.
1882	Patrick Prather	Los angeles, California	My idea of homeland security is to make our homeland secure for us to use it, not to lock us out of our own backyard. I can see no positive effect of this closure.
1881	Whistle Whitworth	Fort Worth Tx 76107	Please help those of us that are committed to land management the ability to help govern ourselves so that we can share this countries beautiful land with others. This will help to testify why our land is so great and why we need to protect it from harm.
1880	Christopher K McCune	DEnver colorado	type no comment
1879	Robert S Thompson	Denver, Colorado	This is an outstanding area and, as a mountain biker, I enjoy riding it when in the Albuquerque area.
1878	Eloy M. Espinoza	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
1877	Bernard L. Drier	Rochester MN	Please keep this open for all to enjoy.
1876	Kurt Charles, Baron of Mueller, HH MBP/M.Bt.FTEC	MBP/USA-Chicago, IL	Please rethink this and keep it open for public use.
1875	David Frederick	Rio Rancho, NM	With the acreage availalbe to KAFB there must be an area where the live fire range can be moved. There must be an alternative to closing this area.
1874	Robert K. Otero	Oregon	I lived in Tijeras prior to moving here to Oregon and I believe that the trails in Otero canyon should be left open. It is very historic and a beautiful view.
1873	Leopold Cuevas	Alamogordo, NM	Leave Otero Canyon open to the public!!
1872	Steve Pino	Albuquerque, NM	Please be reasonable. Otero is a very important part of the community and this decision will have severe impact.
1871	Nathan Franke	Santa Fe, NM	no comment
1870	Kimberley Kapp	Albuquerque	Our family uses the trails in this canyon every week. Please consider the needs of the citizens in this area.
1869	Mark DeJohn	Bend, OR	I love to ride Otero Canyon whenever i am in the area. Please keep this area open to all uses and spend the security funding on another option.
1868	John Logan Pierson	Boca Raton, FL	No Comment
1867	Victoria J. Talbot	Hinsdale, NH	no comment
1866	Chia Hamilton	Oakland, CA	no comment
1865	John Marchese	Henderson, Nevada 89014	THe Otero Canyon trails should be preserved. Access to the area, despite Department of Defense land, has been open to the public for more than 20 years Keep it open.
1864	Carol Mulhall	Louisville, Kentucky	Keep Otero Canyon OPEN!
1863	Shawn west	Socorro NM/ Cedar Crest NM	What a waste of an awesome trail network.
1862	Marge Gamboa	Illinois	No comment
1861	Harry Hugel	Walnut Creek, CA	no comment.
1860	Mike Hanselmann	Albuquerque, new mexico	I have been riding the Otero Canyon trails for almost 20 years. this network is the best of alb. area riding. surely there is another alternative to closing these trails.
1859	John Wares	Davis, CA (formerly from Albuquerque)	this trail is so amazing, so beautiful - and I have never seen any air force or military presence in that area. this is complete b.s.
1858	Bob Saffell	SLC, Utah	No COmment
1857	Christopher Steffens	Cleveland, OH	Member, Cleveland Area Mountain Bike Association (CAMBA)
1856	Christopher Steffens	Cleveland, OH	Member, Cleveland Area Mountain Bike Association (CAMBA)
1855	Adam Hill	Minnesota	no comment
1854	David W. Allen	Sante Fe, NM	No Comment
1853	Kim Broughton	West Virginia	In a time when obesity is an epedimic in the US, resources such as this are of great value and a gift. I recently enjoyed this area and hope others may as well.
1852	Kimber Ley	Danielson, CT	As an avid mountain biker who is only just beginning to bike in places other than my own state, I would be very sad to know that this wonderful place would be shut off from me and others that so love the beauty of the world.
1851	patrick d coke	clearwater fl soon to be abq	power to the peeps
1850	Marc Dupuis	Danielson, CT	Everytime I visit Albuquerque (once a year) I make it to Otero at least 2 or 3 days... Please reconsider fencing off this treasure!
1849	Thomas Prentice	Bryan, TX	recently went mountain biking at Otero Canyon for the first time; hope to do so again.
1848	Ward Hinsen	Abq	Tiis area has generated new friendships and enhanced family relationships through healthy activities. This is an opportunity to role model that the government and regular citizens can work out win-win solutions.
1847	Lauren Gaffney	boston, ma	no comment
1846	April Snelling	Albuquerque	These trails are used and enjoyed by so many people. There must be a solution that meets the needs of everyone.
1845	edward jobes	albuquerque	The freedom to ride is limited. The DOE has rule over all. There is safer watch over the land when people of the land are able to watch
1844	edward jobes	albuquerque	The freedom to ride is limited. The DOE has rule over all. There is safer watch over the land when people of the land are able to watch
1843	Therese A. Baca-Radler	1706 Central se	none
1842	kenneth l. morris	albuquerque, nm	To my understanding a logical alternative has been proposed, that will keep all people involved balanced.
1841	Donna Snelling	Albuqueque, NM	no comment
1840	chris ksanznak	rio rancho nm	i think a better way would be to have kirtland patrol the area west of otero and hand out $1000 fines and take bikes if caught in that area.
1839	Norman Pearlman	W. Lafayette, IN	no comment
1838	Scott MacCurdy	Albuquerque	There is no reason a compromise cannot be reached.
1837	Eric Harstad	Albuquerque	I hope the DOD will realize that having Otero canyon open is not a security risk.
1836	shawn snelling	Albuquerque	This is our favorite trail, and we would be very sad to loose access to it.
1835	michelle Tafoya	Albuquerque	no comment
1834	Doug Wilson	Cypress, Texas	I lived in ABQ from 1960 to 1997. Otero Canyon is some of the best riding in the world. The view from the look out tower is great. There is plenty of space for the military to practice down at the north end of White Sands by Socorro.
1833	Dawn Sperber	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
1832	K Kendrick	LA	Only commies and fascists put up fences to keep people out of nature. What is the excuse this time G.W.?
1831	David L. Phillips	Forest road, Tijeras, NM. 87059	No Comment
1830	damon phillips	tijeras, nm Tablazon subdivision	Most of the land in albuquerque is already controlled by the DOD and Kirtland AFB. My property values will go down if this happens and I will sue the DOD when this happens.
1829	Kirk Potter	Albuquerque, NM	This nation does not need another land grab by the DOD in the name of public security. The DOD should use their collective intelligence and build a fence that does not interfere with the current trail system.
1828	Laurel Lloyd	ABQ	Please allow the public to continually enjoy Otero.
1827	David Lloyd	ABQ	Please keep Otero Canyon accessible to all. I find it hard to believe that security threats from Otero Canyon exist to such an extent that closing the trails to the public is justifiable.
1826	Todd A. White	Socorro, NM	Otero canyon is a necessary asset to the people of Albuquerque and surrounding areas, much more important than the needs of the DOD.
1825	Richard T. Ivey	Albuquerque, New Mexico	No comment
1824	Michael Fleigle	Albuquerque	Keep Otero open.
1823	Keith Ashmore	Farmington, NM	I have ridden these trails many times and hope they are not fenced off!
1822	day thornton	taos nm	save the trails!!!
1821	regina roybal	albuquerque	Please do not take away a beautiful thing!
1820	brandy roland	Albuquerque	no comment
1819	Norman Bernstein	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
1818	John Brandt	Albuquerque, NM	I have been using otero canyon for 15 years. The first 10 as a mountain biler and the last 5 as a parent taking hikes with my children. please keep this area open for my kids, my kids kids and all the users in New Mexico
1817	nancy Jakubczak	abq	Keep it open!!!
1816	Larry Alonso	Albuquerque, NM	Obesity is epidemic in our Nation. Let us encourage our fellow citizens to get outside and exercise by preserving the recreational opportunities afforded by Otero Canyon. Please give consideration to maintaining open accessibility at Otero Canyon! Thank you.
1815	Charles Andrew Hass	Albuquerque	Please keep this land wild and open to the public!!!
1814	Dave Chase	Lyons, CO	Please keep these trails open. They are beautiful and many in the area depend on them economically.
1813	Robert Maze	Albuquerque	Closing this trail (one of the best in the area) will bankrupt the local healthcare system. The resultant glut of unhealthy, heart-broken, depressed, and angry people will be truly unprecedented.
1812	Ronald Wayne Seaborn	albuquerque New mexico	Otero is GODs creation, leave it alone.
1811	Sean Anuskewicz	Albuquerque, NM	keep Otero open
1810	Barbara Everett	Albuquerque	The proposed alternatives to save the canyon are viable and should be considered. These alternatives make more economic sense than the current KAFB plan.
1809	Stacy AKins	Stuttgart, Germany	These requests are very reasonable. Is there a reason to fence off the entire area
1808	Ray Akins	Stuttgart, Germany	Even as a military member I do not want to see any trails closed to the locals. RIDE ON!
1807	Mark Walsh Allen	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
1806	Erik Buchanan	Albuquerque, NM	The otero trail system is one of few recreational areas available to the public that provides good single track mountain biking. These trails help to support the economic wellfare of Albuquerques outdoor businesses. The otero trails closure would have harmful economic consiquences on these business in an already weak economy.
1805	ariane williams	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
1804	LAURA VANDERBLOEMEN	ALBUQUERQUE	NO COMMENT
1803	cindy eck	santa fe	It is too beautiful of a space to waste on DOD. The people should be able to continue to enjoy it!
1802	michele cusick	hudgins, va	no comment
1801	britt goodloe	hudgins, va	no coment
1800	robert fields	hudgins va	no coment
1799	sherie crupper	rio rancho	no comment
1798	Timothy Wood	Hudgins, Va	no comment
1797	Joe Aschenbrenner	Albuquerque	Please review your security needs and try to keep Otero Canyon open.
1796	Jeanmica Schultz	Albuquerque, NM	No comment.
1795	Keith Faulconer	Albuquerque, NM	NO COMMENT!!!!
1794	Joshua Faulconer	Albuquerque, NM	What good is protecting our rights and freedoms if it means taking them away to do so. Places like the Otero trail are the reason I still live in and love NM.
1793	Lisa Bishop	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
1792	Douglas Collimore	NJ	Travel extensively and bike everywhere. Why not use the money for ranger training to help protect them instead of wasting it on a fence??
1791	Leann Sommers	Albuquerque	no comment
1790	Julie Blacker	Albuquerque, NM	No Comment.
1789	Julie Blacker	Albuquerque, NM	No Comment.
1788	Cletidious J. Carver	Dothan, AL	I will not be able to spend my money in New Mexico if these trails are shut down.
1787	Brett Sletten	Two Wheel Drive	No Comment
1786	Tom Weeks	Albuquerque	no comment
1785	michael hirschberg	los alamos and albuquerque during school year	no comment?
1784	Wallace Sheid	Albuquerque	Question authority! This Land is Our Land. Fear your government. Fight for the land. The fence is terrorism.
1783	Carl J Ratliff	Alquequerque	No Comment
1782	Brian Johnston	Albuquerque	Please, please, please dont fence the entire area off. I am an avid mountain biker. Otero is one of the main reasons I choose to live in Albuquerqe. So many people love the trail, and there is no other like it near by.
1781	Tom Yahl	Ottawa, KS	Please allow continued recreational use in Otero Canyon.
1780	Jarron Lucas	Encino, California	I travle the southwest in the summer every year. I like to stopingin Abq. NM to ride the Otero Cyn trail, and to stop and shop in town. this is not the end of the world if the fince is put up but it will stop people like myself from stoping in New Mexico, there are few places that are knowen to most atb riders, like the Otero Cyn. trail. I always run to people whin I ride and I like to tell them to make the stop in Abq. NM and try the fine food, shops and ride the trails. Jarron Lucas
1779	thondup saari	New Mexico	The environment has and should always be entitled to the public no matter what, do we not have enough things to make it those commodities other than the beauty and smiles for ourselves and children which is the most easily attainable self therapy for that is what nature is about not natural selection or the survival of the fitest.
1778	James F. Bennett	Albuquerque, New Mexico	The important part here is to work with the Military to come up with a solution that works for both the public and the Air Force.
1777	Michael Arnold	Michigan	no comment
1776	Thomas D. House, III	1211 Vitalia St. Santa Fe, NM	Have been using the trails and roads up to the fire tower since 1985 at least 2x every year. I was once detained by military personel when at tower. Was given ten minutes to clear the area. Luckly, I could MTB fast at the time.
1775	Diane Jenkins	Albuquerque	you need to modify this plan. It is public hostile and almost unbuildable the way it is now. It is possible to have security and public access to the trails too.
1774	Nathan Hetrick	Wisconsin	no comment
1773	Raul Alvillar	Albuquerque	Leave it alone!!
1772	Carter Bundy	NE Heights, Albuquerque	Please save this area. One of the things that keeps Albuquerque (and NM) special is the closeness of good recreation land near our populations. Don't be responsible for turning the crown jewel of the land of enchantment into another sprawling, soul-less city.
1771	Sara Schreiber	Albuquerque, NM	No Comment
1770	Amber Isselhard	Edgewood, NM	Please work with us in keeping this treasure open. It is one of the best horseback riding trails in the area. I have utilized it for the past 15 years and would like to continue doing so!
1769	William L. Jackson	Albuquerque metro	No comment
1768	Joel Mathre	Albuquerque	no comment
1767	david biggs	la madera, nm	no comment
1766	meghan haid	la madera, nm	no comment
1765	Tom Garrison	Santa Fe	there aren't enough trails as it is. Please don't close good existing ones.
1764	Greg Van Wart	Rio Rancho	Albuquerque has very limited amounts of trails and open areas in which to mountain bike. Otero canyon is preminum mountain biking area which is close to the city. Taos has lots of open biking trails, however travel time consumes most of the day. Ellena Gallegos is the only open trail system on the west side of the Sandia's. The traffic is too much for the safety of bikers and all that use the trail. Safety is a issue.
1763	Jason Neal	Albuquerque, NM	Please keep the trails open.
1762	William P. Mason	Albuquerque, NM	The Otero Canyon area offers excellent mountain biking, hiking, and recreation for many outdoor enthusiasts. This area is a valuable asset to the community and should remain available to the community unless mission essential to the base.
1761	RANDY SHEESLEY	ALBUQUQERQUE	NO
1760	Ron Faich, Ph.D.	9400 Snowheights BL, ABQ	Have sent an email to Teri Monaghan re superficiality of the EA, urging that fence be built slightly to the west of Otero Canyon
1759	Seth Gardenswartz	Albuquerque	No comment
1758	Betty L. Drier	55901	Lets keep these thing open so everone can enjoy them. Why have them if we are going to chose them. They are ours to enjoy. Bernie Drier
1757	Mike Lopez	Albuquerque n.m.	Please keep the canyon open
1756	James Max Wilson	Peralta, NM	I would really like to see the biking and hiking trails of Otero Canyon remain open to the public.
1755	Margaret Blue	Albuquerque, NM	Security can be enhanced without closing the trails to those who use them for recreation.
1754	Margaret Blue	Albuquerque, NM	Security can be enhanced without closing the trails to those who use them for recreation.
1753	Elaine Rising	Albuquerque	no further comment
1752	Michael P. Trujillo	1105 Marquette NW #3, Albu. NM	The area is simply too nice to lose behind a fence.
1751	Jerry Yockey	Illionois	I am working very hard to create a trail (it has taken over 5 years just to get to the point were I could apply to get a grant to create a trail) , thus I would hate the see the loss of trail that does improve the quality of life for the residents of New Mexico and it visitors.
1750	ryan helton	albuquerque	no comment
1749	Joe Rael	Los AlamosNM	Please save Otero Canyon for PUBLIC use!
1748	Kevin L. Kirk	Corrales, NM	Do not restrict access to Otero.
1747	Tim Trujillo	Albuquerque	no comment
1746	cora j. petruzzelli	albuquerque	no comment
1745	Bryan Trujillo	Albuquerque	no comment
1744	Otto Van Geet	Denver, CO	I used to live in Tijeras and ride Otero all the time. Now I ride once a year when I am in Albq. area, I just rode last week 6-30-03, it is still a great ride!
1743	shane wrobel	albuquerque	one of the best things about living here is access to places like Otero, good luck and I hope you succeed!!!
1742	Jewel Ward	Santa Fe, NM	I understand that Kirtland AFB needs to beef up security, but citizens of the USA also have the right to access public lands.
1741	Mitzi Dawalt	Rio Rancho NM	Save the canyon! Save our trails! There must be a win-win solution.
1740	Pete Recupero	Wilmington, NC	Continue recreational use of Otero Canyon trail area.
1739	Mary Recupero	Wilmington, NC 28405	Please do no interfere with the current trail system!
1738	Joe Bartsch	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
1737	Greg Campbell	Rio Rancho	good luck
1736	Elodie pardieu	Nancy(france)	Save otero because I love Otero
1735	jeffrey carter	boston	no comment
1734	Thomas Monod	Nancy(France)	Do not let the american gouvernement steal the world!!!Riding is our life,and our life is a ride...
1733	Thomas	Nancy(France)	Do not let the american gouvernement steal the world!!!Riding is our life,and our life is a ride...
1732	Brian Roenfranz	Albuquerque	Enjoy biking the area.
1731	J. David Hickman	Sandoval County	We worked on a section of Tunnel Canyon Trail with Boy Scouts as an Eagle Service Project. To loose this donation of time and effort by our young people would be especially disapointing.
1730	Jeff London	Edgewood	Save our canyon! Please
1729	Aaron Bauman	Albuquerque	no comment
1728	andy brazle	Artesia NM	Good trails are hard to find in south eastern NM It would be a long trip to Ruidoso or Northern NM if we lose access in Otero
1727	David Candelaria	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
1726	Lisa Candelaria	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
1725	Jolie McKeon	Albuquerque	Some of the best singletrack in Albuquerque!
1724	Hamdi Demirci	Albuquerque	No comment
1723	Ryan Whalen	Albuquerque	I currently enjoy use of this trail system.
1722	damian pacetti	abq. nm	no comment
1721	Katherine Painter	49 Los Lomas Circle, Cedar Crest, NM	Please keep this area accessible to the public.
1720	Nathan Berg	Albuquerque NM	no comment
1719	Craig Forest	Albuquerque, NM	This resource is much more useful to the Albuquerque community than it would be to the military.
1718	Peter Castiglia	Albuquerque, NM	This submission is to request that Kirkland work with the municipalities and residents that request continued recreational access to the Otero Canyon trails
1717	Ed Hepworth	Albuquerque	Keep Otero Canyon open to attract young, vital professionals to the underserved Albuquerque area. Close it and you will force a large number of people to consider leaving to other more recreation-friendly communities. The federal government is constantly threatening to close military facilities due to overexpenditure, etc. Why are we therefore considering expanding Kirtland AFB into a beautiful, clean, and SAFE part of our great state
1716	Bruce Swanson	Albuquerque	I understand the need for security on the base. However, does the AF really believe that a chain link fence will keep out terrorists who are motivated to get in? I doubt it. This will only keep the law abiding citizens from utilizing some of the best trails in the state. Constructing a fence further inward with better line-of-site visibilty would allow us the use of the existing trails and give the AF their needed peace of mind.
1715	Martha D. Swanson	Albuquerque	Build the fence, if deemed absolutely necessary, closer to KAFB. Do not interfere with a wonderful, healthy trail system enjoyed by thousands!
1714	robin rues	fayetteville, arkansas	please keep the canyon open
1713	Kimberly Rues	Fayettville Arkansas	Leave the canyon Open!
1712	John Coss	Cedar Crest	If the fear of terrorism results in unique natuaral areas of the United States being designated as off-limits to Americans, the terrorists win. There has to be a better solution.
1711	Gary Ledder	Albuquerque, NM	Very few communities around the country have an area such as Otero Canyon to visit. It would be terrible if Albuquerque were to loose Otero canyon
1710	Kenneth Ingham	Albuquerque	no comment
1709	Rick Lemke	Rio Rancho, NM	Otero is my favorite ride! I love the technical areas and the beauty of the mountain.
1708	Chantelle Romero	Edgewood, New Mexico	no comment
1707	Barney McCulloch	work	Lets not give in to the paranoia. The department of Homeland security makes me want to gag. thanks
1706	Scott Klinkenberg	Rio Rancho, NM	Closing this wonderful recreation area to those that enjoy its use, would be a shame.
1705	Gail Ryba	Santa Fe	I biked the Otero Canyon at least once a month when I lived in Albuququerque.
1704	Chandler Spears	Santa Fe	no comment
1703	Paul Paine	Florida	The land belongs to the public. If you want to use part of work with the public.
1702	lorrie latham	albuquerque	no comment
1701	Chris S. Stenger	Albuquerque	The Otero Canyon trail network is the best Mountain biking and hiking in the Albuquerque area by far. Without this trail network our city will be greatly diminished. One of the greatest things about living in Albuquerque is that you can be outdoors all year long, in the desert and the foothills during the winter cold. And then up to places like Otero Canyon in the summer heat. There can be no reason to fence off the trail system. The amount of land between the Otero Canyon trials and Kirtland Airforce bases actual operation is very large, and there is no way that keeping outdoor enthusiets from continuing to use the trails will endanger the security of the base. Please keep the trail system open to the public!!! Thanks Chris Stenger
1700	Wade Stenger	Albuquerque	please do not close the trails, there is plenty of land between the otero trails and the air force bases operations. There is no need to take away such a great place just to put up a fence!!! Afterall what is the point of having such a strong military to defend the countries land if we are fenced off from it!!!
1699	Brigitte Fuller	Rio Rancho	I am in support of keeping the Otero Canyon area open to the public for hiking, mountain biking etc.
1698	Richard J. Detry	Albuquerque	No comment
1697	scott phillips	alb. nm	no comment
1696	Ryan	Sandia Park	Awsome trail!!!
1695	Phil Tonne	Albuquerque, NM 87108	Based on the information presented at the public comment meeting on 23 June 2003, it is my opinion that this trail should remain open and that the E.A. performed was unproffesional and biased. As a tax payer I would like to see action taken to ensure that all payments for the preparation of the E.A. are recovered.
1694	Erwin J. Klink, Jr.	Albuquerque	Please find a way to keep the trail open while continuing to provide excellent homeland security.
1693	John Williamson	Albuquerque	no comment
1692	Elaine Najera	Tijeras, NM	My kids and I use the hiking trails every week. I have lost 15 lbs since I began hiking last year. Otero Canyon had alot to do with my decision to move to the South 14 area.
1691	Elaine Najera	Tijeras, NM	My kids and I use the hiking trails every week. I have lost 15 lbs since I began hiking last year. Otero Canyon had alot to do with my decision to move to the South 14 area.
1690	Paul Attermeier	Albuquerque	no comment
1689	Daniel Derkacs	Alb	no comments
1688	Tim Covert	Albuquerque, NM	While maintaining the security of KAFB is the primary concern, the Otero canyon trail system has great important to many people.
1687	Marcus Causton	Albuquerque, NM	Keep Otero Open to the public!!
1686	Larry Paroz	Tijeras, NM	If we lose the use of the Otero Canyon it will put a huge stress on the other trail systems near by. The Cedro area is already dominated by motorcycles/ 4 wheelers and advanced Mnt bikers. It is not a great place to hike and bike any longer.
1685	John Maurx	Sedillo, New mexico (East mountians	This area is ideal for biking and hiking.
1684	CARRIE HAMILTON	TIJERAS, NM	KEEP THE TRAIL OPEN, PLEASE.
1683	SCOTT HAMILTON	TIJERAS, NM	KEEP THE TRAIL OPEN, PLEASE.
1682	Beverly Rizzolo	Albuquerque	Otero Canyon is a beautiful place and a great recreation area for outdoor enthusiasts. Please do your best to keep the trail system open.
1681	jeremy ruddell	albuquerque,nm	trails like these are the reason I took a job here in New Mexico
1680	Taivas DeGroff	Albuquerque	no comment
1679	Terry L. Pisel	Placitas, NM	Preserving recreational opportunities within the Albuquerque metro area is critical to maintaining the high quality of life that we have enjoyed here for many years and which continues to draw others to the area.
1678	Michelle Duesterhaus	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
1677	Russ McLellan	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
1676	Bettina Martens	Albuquerque
1675	Chris	ABQ	NO comment
1674	Yvette	Albuquerque	no comment
1673	Mary F. Hawkins	Albuquerque, NM	No Comment.
1672	Ken Gauthier	650 Cougar Loop	The goals of the community and the DOD should not be a problem to entertain both. We are not talking about much land . Thats the way I see it.
1671	Aaron Clark	abq. NM	thats not cool!
1670	Sayward	albuquerque	this is wrong and they need to keep their hands off
1669	Nicholas Clark	albuquerque	This is public land not to be destroyed or hogged by the DOD, they have done enough to ruin the envirnment throughout the world and US they may not do it here so close to my home!!!!
1668	Molly Harmon	Albuquerque, NM	No comment.
1667	Glen R. Finley	Albuquerque	No comment
1666	Olga M. Sacasa, P.T.	Albuquerque	No Comment.
1665	Barry Wilson	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
1664	Taber West	Albuquerque, NM	This bites
1663	Jonathan Delk	Albuquerque, NM	I used to live in otero county, the trails down there are very beautiful and need to be preserved.
1662	ramona thornton	taos	freedom -- no more military crap
1661	David Benjamin Briones	Albuquerque, New Mexico	Keep the Canyon open, please! For crying out loud, ABQ already lacks in things to do, this would further hurt it.
1660	SHANE CLAWSON	taos	freedom!
1659	Aaron T. Spaulding	Albuquerque	this area is widely used and cherished by many of the community. It would be a SHAME to deprive us of access to such a beautiful and useful recreational area.
1658	Kent Rogers	NE Albuquerque	No comments
1657	Anthony Chavez	Albuquerque, NM	Please do not take away this awesome trail from the public.
1656	Marvin Jaramillo	Albuquerque	We need this area to maintain our feeling of pride for our wilderness. If this is taken away, what will be next? Leave it for our children to enjoy as we have.
1655	Dan Campbell	Albuquerque	Keep the Otero Canyon open for leisurely foot-traffic. What are you afraid of?
1654	Jason T. Stoltz	Rio Rancho	no comment
1653	Steve Mahieu	Albuquerque, NM	No comment
1652	Don Pittard	NE Albuquerque	no comment
1651	Michelle Harkins	Albuquerque	Access to Otero is vital.
1650	Ginny LaForme	Espanola	no comment
1649	C. Britt Peterson, MD	Albuquerque, NM	No comment
1648	Bradley K. Smith	Albuquerque, NM	I certainly hope that a compromise can be worked to allow continued access to this wonderful recreation area.
1647	Jose Maresma-Fois	Albuquerque	I own land, I vote. I use Otero all year long and I have for 20+ years and there has never been any type of security issue. Keep it available for my children(yet to be born)
1646	Erin Yarasheski	Albuquerque	o
1645	RaeLynn Martin	Tijeras	Please keep our community open
1644	Timothy J. Martin	Tijeras	no comment
1643	Dr. David Pierotti	Santa Fe	Otero Canyon should be returned to the U.S. Forest Service. Kirtland has no legitimate use for it, and their attempt to fence it off is simply a power play designed to justify their bloated budget.
1642	Consuelo Acevedo	Albuquerque, NM	Please reconsider the fence boundry for the benifit of all.
1641	Joan M. Eyring	9012 Lagrima de Oro NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111	Please do not take away our access to our beauty. It is physically necessary for exercise and esthetically pleaseing to observe what our creator sesigned for us as we exercise and continue to use the canyon and desire to have this area continue to be open to us.
1640	Craig Ilg	Albuquerque, NM	Great numbers of forest users help security than an abandoned wilderness. Lets all work together on this.
1639	Evan A. Thackaberry	University of New Mexico	Please save Otero Canyon!!!!!
1638	Brennan Mills	Virginia	Closing off access to incredible outdoor areas does nothing to enhance our national security.
1637	matt allen	san diego, calif	uniting for the preservation of the outdoors
1636	Gerald Campbell	Albuquerque	Keep it open!
1635	Andrew Helms	carnuel	I totally agree. This land is a recreational resource to the community and its loss would be a tragedy. Not to mention the PR for Kirtland would be quite poor.
1634	Consuelo Acevedo	Albuquerque, NM	Please reconsider the fence boundry for the benifit of all.
1633	Dr. Rahul Gupta	NYC, NY	Closing these trails would have detrimental effects on the health of NM residents. Obesity is a national health crisis and outlets such as the nationally famous Otero Canyon can entice the population to remove themselves from their oversized couches while viewing their television sets. If the DOD takes these trails from the public they owe NM new land and trails of similiar quality.
1632	Richard B. Jones	Corrales	Please keep the trails open.
1631	Tom Cisneros	Albuquerque, NM	My family has used this land for years. My father used to go on hikes back here when he was a kid - well before the military stole the land. I have never seen a sign on this trail from the DOD telling me the land was closed. Why do they want to take the land now?
1630	Barton Morgendorffer	Albquerque, NM	There is no reason to close off this trail network, when a fence could be placed in adjacent Madera Canyon where the road already exists. The DoD needs to listen to the citizens voice and keep this trail netwrok open. The land is USFS land and is not owned by the DoD. We can make a difference!
1629	Tony Zimmerman	Cedar Crest, New Mexico	hikers and mtn bikers would serve like "a thousand eyes" greatly enhancing the security of Kirtland AFB.
1628	Mike Turgeon	Tuscaloosa, AL	I travel here at least 2 times a year for a biking/hiking vacation. I spend money in Cedar Crest and Tijeras, in addition to Albuquerque. Sometimes, I come with many friends. If the DoD closed these trails I would no longfer visit the area.
1627	Tony Zimmerman	Cedar Crest, New Mexico	hikers and mtn bikers would serve like "a thousand eyes" greatly enhancing the security of Kirtland AFB.
1626	Lloyd W. Baird	Tijeras, NM	Thank you for the oppornity to sign the Petition. Please allow access to the trails in the Otero Canyon.
1625	James Beldzik	Los Alamos	No comment
1624	Gregory Mehojah	Albuquerque	No comment
1623	bharat	albuquerque	Dont take away a great hiking trail.Let us save the few available beautiful places around albuquerque.
1622	Bill Eyler	Albuquerque NM	no comment
1621	Debora Hospodar	albuquerque	no comment
1620	Peter Menning	1902 gold se Albuquerque nm	the base has enough land, i fly over pards of it every week leaving the sunport, they are not using it, let the public!
1619	Darryl Sanchez	Albuquerque	Otero is the nicest ride in the Albuquerque area. It would be very nice to be able to keep it accessable.
1618	Thomas Skibitski	Albuquerque	I would like access to this area to remain open to public users. Thank you.
1617	Lane Andress	albuquerque, NM	Kirtland AFB does NOT need more land to abuse!
1616	Alicia Booth	Washington, DC	Have you seen how much land they already have.. Why add more.. How will NM continue to be NM if it become like every other city in America...... sprawl. Preserve the land... keep it enchanted!
1615	Tamara McCrossen	Los Angeles, CA	no comment
1614	zdenka sykorova	rio rancho, nm	no comment
1613	zdenka sykorova	rio rancho, nm	no comment
1612	vladimir jirik	rio rancho, nm	no comment
1611	robert bailey	Kirtland AFB	What good will a fence provide, now after 20 years without one?
1610	Amanda Kresge	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
1609	Gian Gieri	Albuquerque	No comment
1608	Mike Betz	KC,MO	This can be a win-win deal.
1607	Alison Noble	Idaho	let the people have a voice.
1606	Jim Key	San Francisco, CA	no comment
1605	Josh West	Albuquerque, NM	Otero canyon is the best possible place for mountain bikers in ABQ to go. I brag to all my friends all over the US about how great this place is. Where else would I be able to take them when they come to town? This is a great asset to the community and to recreational enthusiast all over the Southwest.
1604	Ray Nance	Carlsbad, NM	It is a sad day when we allow those who would attack us to steal our privileges. While I can certainly understand the need to increase base security, I must question the wisdom of depriving the citizens you protect to do so. Please reconsider the closing of Otero Canyon and consider an alternative that would leave these valuable trails open.
1603	John Navarra	Brooklyn, NY	Recreational access to the Otero Canyon trails should be preserved. Please do not close off the area to the community.
1602	Christine Halter	Albuquerque, NM	In addition to saving Otero Canyon for a variety of recreational users, I recommend closing the trails to motorized vehicles. The security risk from foot and bicycle traffic is minimal.
1601	Bonnie Chauncey	Albuquerque. NM	No comment
1600	barbara shaffer	albuquerque	!
1599	Kevin davis	albuquerque	i get a great deal of use out of the otero canyon area; it would be a great loss to everyone who enjoys the out doors fi it is closed off.
1598	Brian A MOntoya	Albuquerque NM	This is important and these trails should not be closed. There is no reason for it and I support keeping them open. Thank you
1597	LAWSON R. SHANKLIN JR	ALBUQUERQUE	PLEASE KEEP THE TRAILS OPEN
1596	Pete Thomas	Albuquerque, NM	no comments
1595	Christopher Burrus	Edgewood, NM	Keep the canyon open to the public.
1594	Alfred Torres	Albuquerque New Mexico	Should not be fenced in. The Otero is for everyone and everybody has a right to enjoy the beauty of Otero canyon.
1593	James J. Misuraca	Lebanon, NH	Public land should be public
1592	Anthony K. Canger	New York, NY	no comment
1591	Christopher Gracheck	Ann Arbor, MI	no comment
1590	JACK PARRISH	UTAH	NO
1589	Carrie McCoy	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
1588	Tom Fraser	Prescott Valley, AZ	THe Otero System is a valuable asset to the Alburquerque area economy, and enhances the quality of life for all. The loss of public access would be a significant economic and social hardship.
1587	Mike Calhoun	Albuquerque	no comment
1586	Brian C. Deeley	U.S.A. Hebron, CT. 06248	No comment.
1585	Josiah Hooten	Tijeras, NM	Thanks
1584	Michael D. McCallum	Baton Rouge La. and Albuquerque	when I return to alb. I always spend time in otero canyon. if it is closed, you are taking away one of the tourist attractions of alb. please do not close otero to the public.
1583	Monette D. McCallum	Baton Rouge La.	no comment
1582	David Ottavio	New York	Please keep this beautiful land accessible to all!
1581	martha leah	winchester ma.	I vacation out there frequently, it is truly beautiful country
1580	David Villarreal	Albuquerque	Dont close it down !!!
1579	Kristi Roberts	new york city	no comment
1578	Tim Bolton	Tucson/Phoenix	Otero is a sacred area to those who use it and respect it. Fencing the area off is a big kick to the face to everyone who loves this area.
1577	Rick Spear	Westport CT	In support of a reasonable solution
1576	Justin Reid	New York and London	no comment
1575	Jeremy Welcome	8908 gutierrez rd ne, albuquerque 87111	no comment
1574	Robin Johnson	ABQ, NM	A great trail, I just moved here and ride it every couple weeks or so.
1573	Paul E James II	2916 Constitution NE Albuquerque NM 87106	It is unnecessary to close the trails for security purposes.
1572	Alexander Tanter	Stephenville, TX	No comment
1571	Steven Kammerer	Albuquerque, NM	Thanks for all you have done to help keep this trail open.
1570	Brian Gilmore	Albuquerque, NM	I have ridden Otero for years and would hate to see it closed off. Closing the otero trail system would be a great lose to the community. What good are the mountains if they cant be enjoyed by the public.
1569	Lanny Goodman	albuquerque	national security is essential but if there comes a point where it compromises our quality of life. we need to work together to strike a wholesome balance. the current environmental assessment does not do that and whitewashes a number of important issues. kirtlands security needs can be met without compromising public access to otero canyon. i urge the DOD to reassess the situation in a more balance fashion.
1568	Claudia Jean O Brien	Albuquerque , New Mexico	no comment
1567	Shawn Baxman	Albuquerque,NM	Please don't close this amazing riding spot!
1566	Thomas L. Petencin	Albuquerque	No comment.
1565	Joe Horwat	Boulder	Otero canyon is beautiful, leave it open to the public-PLEASE!
1564	George Schroeder	Albuquerque	Please see comments of petition signers # 89 and 133. I agree with their comments.
1563	Andrew Meigs	Albuquerque, NM	There is a middle ground. Alternative fence lines that have not been carried forward are worthy of discussion.
1562	Joshua Lane	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
1561	Ann Sockaci	Albuquerque	no comment
1560	Paul McConnell	Albuquerque	The fence is an over reaction to a nonexistant threat.
1559	Brian Hart	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
1558	Keith Allen	Jamaica, NY	Please Keep the trails OPEN!!!!!!!
1557	Danis Frombach	Tijeras, NM	No comment
1556	Daniel J. Weismann	Sandia Knolls, NM	no comment
1555	Casey Hengen	Tijeras, NM	Please keep it OPEN
1554	Roman Davis	Albuquerque	No comment
1553	Leif Quinlan	Albuquerque`	No comment
1552	Jeffrey P. Krom	Peralta,NM	No Comment
1551	Lisa Burchard	Albuquerque	thank you to the people who are organizing this and spending your valuable time and talents to this cause.
1550	Tim Garner	Sandia Heights	One of the main reason I moved to Albuquerque was the quality of the trails. My job allows me to live were ever I want. If the trail system at Otero Canyon were closed I would seriously consider moving to a more receation friendly area.
1549	charles hawthorne flaherty	los angeles, CA	I enjoyed the trails for years and intend to again. please reserve the area for recreation.
1548	Allen Light	Bend, OR	Otero Canyon was one of my favorite rides! A real gem for the area. Please keep this area open for others to enjoy!!
1547	John H Gillett	Estancia, NM	I bike the trails at least once a month. Otero Canyon Trail is the best single-track bike trail in several states, and need to be preserved.
1546	Jason Zapanta	New York, New York	No comment
1545	Gerald L Thompson	Silver City, NM	As President of the Back Country Horsemen of NM, I wouls appreciate your consideration of our concern for riding trails. With an available alternative which would not interfere with the trail, yet would provide your security, consideration for trail users seems reasonable.
1544	Todd Haines	los alamos, NM	I know security is important (I live and work in a secure community), and over reaction to security concerns is easy. Please do not over react to perceived threats. We live in a free society, and free societies accept greater risk to security as the price for freedom.
1543	robert stern	Albuquerque	Please share the trails.
1542	Jesse Bock	Albuquerque, NM	Push the perimiter West and reduce the overall area that must be managed and patrolled by the Air Force Security teams.
1541	Scott Illjes	New York City	no comment
1540	Jedediah Alderete	Peralta, NM	no comment
1539	Robert Lattanzi	New York, NY	Ive ridden Otero while on vacation. No DOD, please!
1538	Tamara Damon	New York City	No
1537	Kenneth Mark Rutherford	Albuquerque	Please keep this most wonderful area accessible to the public. Please hike this area and I am certain you would agree. Thank you, Mark
1536	Carolyn Wineland	Albuquerque	I will be a full time resident of Albuquerque within the next year and would like to see the trails remain open for public use.
1535	Kenneth Perry Rutherford	Albuquerque	National security means eliminating our WMD!
1534	Ken Hochman	NYC	Biking is good for communities.
1533	David Poulos	Oak Park, Illinois	no comment
1532	Elizabeth Rosalen	Staten Island, NY	No Comment
1531	Daniel Estes	Albuquerque	no comment
1530	Thomas K. Mayer	Albuquerque, NM	I believe the presence of recreational users is an important deterent to terrorist attempting to approach the base from the north east boundary. The large number of users gives you daily coverage without the high expense of additional patrols and without the expense of building additonal roads to patrol the perimeter. Installing additional fence to the west of the ridge dividing Otero and Bonito Canyons would deter inadvertant entry onto the base. If terrorist want to access the base from the east, a chain link fence will hardly slow them down. Thank you for your consideration on this issue.
1529	Stephen Balser	NYC	no comment
1528	Herb Dershowitz	NYC	no comment
1527	Mike T Friggens	Albuquerque	The promotion od the trail systems in the Otero region has great potential for marketing tourism and such for the greater Alb. area.
1526	Leslie Olivia Hopkins	Albuquerque
1525	Deborah Fischer	Orange County, California	No comments.
1524	Craig Johnson	Albuquerque	no comment
1523	Cameron Tongier	Albuquerque, NM	It seems that security objectives could be met by fencing a mile out of the base, or to the top of the ridge at a maximum. Despit the withdrawal status, this land still belongs to the public.
1522	Karla Koch	Albuquerque, NM	We wish to be free, protected and to have our land available to enjoy. Please work with the public and leave the trail open!
1521	Craig Johnson	Albuquerque	no comment
1520	Paul D. White	Weehawken, NJ	Please keep the land open for public use. I only visit New Mexico with my family to ride the Otero canyon.
1519	Joshua Bartlett	Albuquerque, NM	The city of Albuquerque is already lacking in its ability to attrack new, technically qualified, people to the area. The type of outdoor recreation that the Otero Canyon trails provides is very popular among that type of employee, it certainly is with myself and many of my better friends at Sandia.
1518	Ryan Mchale	Albuquerque	Save Otero.
1517	Chad Scheer	Albuquerque	Otero Canyon was the main reason I moved to NM besides the sunshine! It is one of my favorite places on earth. Please keep it open!!!!
1516	Barbara Poston	Boise, ID	Please keep this trail open!
1515	Brian Monty	Visalia, CA	No comment
1514	Nicole S Andrews	Tijeras, NM	Many people have put their hearts and souls into making Otero Canyon the best mountain bike trail in the area. Do not take it away from them and the residents of New Mexico who enjoy it weekly! Build around it, please.
1513	magdalena clark-abrego	plano,tx	no comment
1512	sean a leffler	Rio Rancho, nm	Please keep this area available to the general public!
1511	Brad McKown	Los Alamos	Please leave this area open to the public.
1510	Gerald D. Oakland	Albuquerque	NM is a great place to live, not for resturaunts and theater, but for the outdoor opportunities that exist. Taking away one of the best and best publicized recreation areas in the state for hikers, mtbikers, equestrians and motorbikes indicates a lack of support for what draws people (and money) to this wonderful State. A compromise can protect both the AF Base and the Otero trails.
1509	Bob Guerrero	Albuquerque	I understand the need of the DOD to meet their security needs but is a fence the answer?
1508	Rebecca Deeley	West Hartford, CT	Public lands need to be available to the public. Excluding specific groups is just plain unfair.
1507	Andrew Lee	West Hartford, CT	no comment
1506	Andrew Ternay	3305 Shield Lane Garland TX 75044	no comment
1505	Aaron Welch	Denver, Colorado	no comment
1504	Mike Kelley	Dallas, Texas	while national security may be an important issue, it is also important to actively practice our freedeom that we are supposedly defending. do not close otero!
1503	Geri Ostrow	Albuquerque	Proving security for the base and continued use of the trails are not mutually exclusive endeavors. Both can and should be done.
1502	Jay Wulf	Cedar Crest	I have used the Otero trail system for 12 years
1501	karen beeson	san diego calif	no comment
1500	Angie Bukley	Albuquerque, NM	Thank you for leaving the trails open!
1499	Jeffrey C. McKenzie	Lubbock, TX.	TMBRA, TBC, IMBA member and belong to the following clubs:LBC/WTCA, WTRA & PBBA. I may only get to ride this trail once in a blue moon, but I want to do my part and support my fellow cyclist.
1498	Steven Kurtz	Albuquerque	A monument to Air Force stewardship of this land is easily found on the burned-out ridge, just south of Otero off NM 337. This fire was set about 10 yr. ago during an Air Force "exercise" which happened to occur during a state-wide forest closure due to fire danger. Also, this was the last time that the Air force attempted this same land-grab.
1497	Mary Kurtz	NE Albuquerque	no comment
1496	Mtthew Davidson	Amherst, NS, Canada	This fencing is not nessesary and this land is already heavily used by people for recreation.
1495	Eric Torres	Frisco, Texas	Please save Otero Canyon. I love riding this trail when I come home to visit Albuquerque.
1494	Charlene Todd	Chandler, Arizon	no comment
1493	Mohsen Nazari	Dalls,TX	I support whatever you are demanding from Department of War.
1492	Sally King	Dallas, Texas	Public lands belong to the people, and the people have the right to use them.
1491	Laura Maverick	Garland,TX	I am curious.. Why now? What are they hiding?
1490	Matt Dimond	Albuquerque. NM	no comment
1489	Steve Snyder	Dallas	As a former New Mexico resident, I value the ability to hike high-desert wilderness areas. The Department of Defense has no viable reason to discontinue public access to this land; only Bush Administration secrecy and closed-mindedness fixations are driving this move. I strongly urge you to reconsider. And, as a newspaper editor, I protest policies such as this not just as a private individual, but as a conduit of public information.
1488	Franklin Cress Lee	Los Alamos, NM 87544	Please Leave these trails open. The are great resource that will be taken away from our community if they are closed. Cress Lee
1487	Patricia Gunn	Tijeras, NM	I ask you, as a resident of this community, to please not let the recent American tragedies override our right to enjoy outdoor activities such as biking and hiking. I understand the security needs, but please try to work with the people to maintain our freedoms.
1486	Al Gunn	Tijeras, NM	I think this is a very important asset for our community and it would be a shame to lose it to poor beauracratic decision-making.
1485	cynthia Faust	400 Colony Court, Irving, Tx	Please allow the beautiful Sunshine State to be used for trails for the public.
1484	Larry Levy	Austin, Tx.	Please reconsider......
1483	toby demetrovich	Dallas, TX	no comment
1482	Stephanie Frizzell	Texas	no comment
1481	Sheila K. Dixon	Dallas, TX	Keep the canyon open...please!
1480	Michael McGee	Euless, TX	No comment
1479	Jenni Scharn	Albuquerque	Move the fence 100 yards and everyone wins.
1478	Pam Holcomb-McLain	Irving, TX	No comment
1477	Jeremiah Torres	Albuquerque	save the trails
1476	Kathleen Keller	Tijeras, NM	save otero
1475	Charles Keller	Tijeras, NM	Have biked it for over 20 years. Keep it open!
1474	John Orozco	Albuquerque, NM	save otero
1473	Lori K. Allen	UNM	n/a
1472	Mary Miesem	Albuquerque	No comment.
1471	Mary Dallas	Albuquerque	no comment
1470	David Dallas	Albuquerque	While I understand the need for security I believe that there can be a compromise that allows for the trail to remain open while giving the DOD the security they need. Thank you.
1469	Jimmy Gunn	albuq	gotta free the trails!!!!!!!!!! Gotta be able to get my Jeep in there!!!!!!!!!!
1468	Dick Nelson	Private Road	Please keep the canyon open.
1467	Christopher S. Croshaw	Albuquerque, NM
1466	Greg Fisher	Austin, TX	I travel to NM to ride and enjoy the scenery every summer. As the population grows, access to open space shrinks. No wonder obesity and heart disease are such big problems in America.
1465	Douglas W. Barrett	Albuquerque, NM	No Comment
1464	John Dangberg	Sacramento, CA	DOD Please keep our outdoor recreation areas accessible.
1463	Henry Lanman	Santa Fe, NM	Otero Canyon is a wonderful place to recreate and should not be closed.
1462	Robert A. Corchine	Albuquerque, NM	I am an avid mountain biker. I as well as many others derive tremendous enjoyment from the recreational use of Otero Canyon. Please reconsider the proposed closure of this beautiful area so that many others may enjoy it.
1461	D.M. Baptista	Albuquerque, NM	Otero is a vast ecosystem which should be preserved and protected. As a New Mexican taxpayer and an American Taxpayer, I expect that my public lands will be kept unspoiled by industry. No drilling, mining or other invasions into Otero.
1460	Camelou B. Cavalier	Albuquerque	No comment
1459	David J. Swahlan	Sedillo	No additional comment.
1458	Jared Saia	Albuquerque	keep the trail open!!! I
1457	Deni Halladay	Los Alamos	no comment
1456	Tabish Khan	Dallas, TX	no comment
1455	Gary K. Simpson	Westminster, CO	Build a new fence that allows for public access!
1454	Eunice K. Riemer	Los Alamos, NM	No comment
1453	Shirley Smith	Longview, TX	No comment
1452	Lewis Williams	16 Peacock Ln. , Tijeras	Beautiful, heavy use area. No Nat. Security threat. The Use itself keeps itself safer than a fence line that is too long to secure.
1451	Kay Vaughan	Dallas, Tx	DORBA
1450	robert karp	manzano springs	no comment
1449	Gary Lee Thompson	albuquerque	no comment
1448	Allison Tye	Albuquerque	No Comment
1447	Bill Snure	Amarillo, Texas	These are great trails to ride on mountain bikes. They bring a lot of riders to the area which is an economic boost to the area. A lot of us drive to the area reguarly from Amarillo just to ride these trails.
1446	Tim Grosz	Sturgis, SD	We should leave as much land as possible open for the public to enjoy instead of shutting them out from it.
1445	David McFatrich	Little Rock	no comment
1444	Christine Gramlich	Albuquerque, NM	I am an Air Force officer working on Kirtland AFB and am not aware of a security threat coming from Otero Canyon. Hope the base and community will work together on a compromise, i.e. fencing off a minimum amount of trails or prohibiting access only in times of increased threat conditions.
1443	James Carrillo	california	Please reroute the fence so I can enjoy the trail when I travel cross country. Thank you.
1442	Chris Hurst	Little Rock, AR	Share the Land!!!!
1441	Donna Dallas	St. Augustine, FL 32080	Save this trail
1440	Kathryn B. Eaton	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
1439	Stephen Brown	Dallas	I come to ABQ quite often to enjoy the beautiful nature surrounding the city. Please do not restrict access to this land to tourists.
1438	Scott Scholl	Little Rock, AR	No Comment
1437	Shelley Houser	Dallas, Tx	no comment
1436	Zachry Collins	Dallas, TX	Please allow us to keep access to this trail system.
1435	Tim Young	Dallas Texas	Please keep this beautiful trail open.
1434	Guy Buckley	Dallas, Texas	DORBA member
1433	kelly Bryson	Arkansas	no comment in length,but the DoD has got a lot of land already.
1432	Polly Johnson	Dallas, Texas	DORBA member who supports the trails. Think about it and let everyone keep riding!
1431	Beth Corwin	Tijeras, NM	I love to hike in Otero Canyon, and my son and his friends grew up mountain biking there. Please allow us to continue using this beautiful area. Our young people need places like this where they can participate in fun, wholesome activities.
1430	William Majewski	Cedar Crest	I enjoy mountain biking in Otero Canyon!! Also my family and I do extensive hiking there.
1429	ed hawkins	Waldron, Arkansas	Public land should be available for nondamaging recreational use whenever possible. When in doubt, keep it open!
1428	Lorie Eichert	Black Hawk, SD	Please do not close the trail system, it serves many family outings that may be otherwise not spent together, in front of a TV, or worse.
1427	Michael Robertson	326 Tulane NE, Albuq., NM	no comment
1426	David Boone	Austin, TX	no comment
1425	stephanie	fort worth	no comment
1424	Paul Self	Frisco, Texas	While living in Albuquerque, Otero Canyon was my favorite ride. It is now the best part of any return trip home. Please find a way to save the trail as it is a special one for all users.
1423	Matthew Pacheco	nw Colorado	This area needs to stay open to the public. Many hundreds of people enjoy this area and are most likely not aware of this petition.
1422	Lisa Taylor	Albuquerque, NM	I live in the city and every weekend escape to Otero Canyon. It would be a huge loss to people if the canyon were fenced off.
1421	Kevin Urbanczyk	Alpine, Texas	no comment
1420	Ken Mathis	Richardson, TX	DORBA member
1419	Sandi Cooley	Dallas, TX	DORBA Member
1418	Cynthia Post	Plano, TX	Ride this trail everytime I visit NM. It is one of the best. Please keep it open.
1417	Kenny Davis	Mena, Arkansas	Each year we take a make a bike tour from Arkansas through Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Colorado. Otero is one of best stops we always stop and spend about 3 days in Albuquerque and ride these trails at least twice while we are there. Otero is always a favorite with our group and would be dissapointing if it were closed. Ouachita Cycling Club, Hot Springs Bicycle Association and DORBA Member.
1416	Chuck Cypert	Dallas, TX	Have been on this trail, would be a travesty if it is made off-limits to any trail users. Thanx.
1415	andrew baker	dallas texas	save this excellent trail
1414	David Hartenbower	Dallas TX	DORBA Member. Went to La Cueva High In ABQ
1413	Ken Fachini	Albuquerque	It is difficult to imagine the real reason DOE wants to close this area. Security in light of the reality of the base location is ridiculous. Access from any direction is very easy.
1412	Dawn Skinner	Austin, TX	I am a member of TMBRA and the Austin Ridge Riders.
1411	Miguel E. Guajardo	Dallas, Texas	DORBA
1410	Tyler Divin	Auburn, AL	Keep our trails open!
1409	Phil Peterson	Houston, TX	No comment - the petition says it all.
1408	Greg Post	Plano, TX	Save the trail!
1407	Roger Wrolstad	Albuquerque, NM	Our hallmark as a nation is our freedom; diminish that, and you diminish us.
1406	Rick Hurley	Albuquerque, NM	If security is the main concern , it seems that a fence in a forest is a weak link (it only serves to hide someone with wire cutters trying to get in). Most of Kirtland AFB is open prairie. Only a small portion to the east (that includes the trails in question) is forested. Optical/infrared surveillance cameras used to remotely monitor the perimeter would have a wider field of view in unvegitated areas. Why not just run the fence along the unforested perimeter and keep the trails open to the public? Thanks for your attention.
1405	Adam David Ince	Murrieta, California	no comment
1404	Mitch Stillman	Albuquerque	I love to Mountain Bike in Otero Canyon!
1403	Ted Geving	Albuquerque	professional graphic/new media designer with a office full resources.
1402	paul a douglas	upton, WY	Keep Otero Canyon open!!
1401	Jennifer Niver	Albuquerque	My 6 year old daughter and I were enjoying a day of hiking and rock collecting this weekend and noticed the letters about the possible closure of the canyon. We would be very disappointed to lose access to such a peaceful and lush oasis that is close enough to Albuquerque to take a long lunch and enjoy a walk.
1400	Frank Pierce	Albuquerque, N.M.	I can understand your security issues. I am sure there can be an alternative to fencing of the trails and roads in Otero Canyon. Thank You for your time on this.
1399	craig johnson	rio rancho nm	no comment
1398	Mike Bailey	California	Please reconsider the fence location to keep the trail open.
1397	Diane Scena	Albuquerque	no comment
1396	Toby corwin	66 armin rd. Tijeras NM	please leave open, I have loved using otero canyon for mountain biking and hiking for many years.
1395	Patrick Day	Mission Viejo	no comment
1394	Steve Dettmar	Anaheim Californis	Mountain Bikers are being excluded from many of our most popular trails. If there is an alternative to the current plan that excludes bikes from yet another trail it should be strongly considered.
1393	Don P. Miller	7804 Sierra Azul NE, Alburquerque, 87110	Otero Canyon should continue to be free to responsible public access as it has benn for many years!
1392	Dan Ponce	San Diego, CA	Please keep access to the trail open to all trail users. As seen in a similar situation in San Diego, mutual cooperation and respect leads to a more enjoyable, and no doubt safer community.
1391	Jurg Bolli	Albuquerque	Please keep the area open for us hikers!
1390	Candace Ricks-Oathout	Salt Lake City, UT	Dear Sir or Madam; Please reconsider the proposal to construct a fence blocking access to the Otero Canyon Trail System. The intrinsic value of keeping access to a well-defined and maintained trail network is without measure. Sincerely, Candace Ricks-Oathout Chair, Citizens Against Recreational Eviction-USA
1389	Reid	Invermay, Sask, Canada	This is Bullshit
1388	Robert Rudawsky	Albuquerque, NM	The land belongs to the people
1387	Ron Lytal	Irvine, CA	This trail system has been enjoyed for decades. Mountain Bikers are a responsible group that maintains areas. Please reconsider the fencing proposal. Thank you.
1386	Gary Willis	Santa Fe, NM	no comment
1385	Doug Gaylor	Albuquerque	Would the fence really add more security to the area?
1384	suzanne wilson	california	Although I live in southern California, I travel extensively and enjoy riding trails in other areas. I urge you to reconsider your position and work with user groups to seek an acceptable alternative to this issue. Thanks for the opportunity to comment
1383	Jeff Bryant	SD	no comment
1382	Stephen Andy Ridnour	Seattle Wa	Way to much land is being closed to mountain biking. We need to keep land open for use to the public as we can as long as we can respect it. There are always options to any problem and closure is just an easy out for a few but impacts so many others.
1381	keith silbaugh	orange county. ca	I'm a 65 year old mountian biker that has been riding for 12-15 years. This has been the best thing I could have done for my health and well being in my life. I ride several places in my county as well as Mammoth Mountian, Arizona, and Utah. I ride at least two days a week and enjoy the open trails we have in our area and the observance of nature that comes with riding. I as well as my riding friends are responsible people who not only respect the land the the rights of other trail users such as hickers and horse riders, but we also help maintainh the trails for the enjoyment of all users. I may not ever ride the trail in your area that has been fenced but I plead with you to reconsider the location of the fence so my fellow responsible riders in your area can continue riding and enjoying nature as I have been accustomed tothank You Keith Silbaugh (949) 830-8796
1380	Brian Combs	Portland ,Or	I have ridden this trail......Fence as needed but PLEASE DON'T SHUT IT DOWN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1379	Dave Bucka	Irvine, CA	It is good business and PR to consider alternatives to the proposed action.
1378	Shamus Brown	Nevada City, California	Keep the trail open.
1377	tim zandbergen	Orange County, CA	plesae leave the trail unfenced. please keep the land open to those who enjoy it. thank you
1376	murray kapko	hesperia ca.	no comment
1375	Dan Burton	Rochester, NY	What are we defending if we aren't free to walk the land we live on?
1374	Eric Muyderman	Orange County, Cailfornia	I have traveled to many beautiful places in the American west . Cascades Wa., Astoria Ore., Mt Shasta , Crater Lake, Redwoods, Sequoia , High Sierras in numerous back country locations, Grand Canyon, Zion , Bryce , Painted Desert, Petrafied forest, Arches , Monument Valley , and Mesa Verde , too many too list. What I'm trying to say is that the Otero Canyon Trail system is high on my list of beautiful places to go. Otero is well known all over as a must see location in American South West. A tradegy to our American History is how it feels when trails like this disapear. Please keep it available for the next generations to enjoy and discover.
1373	Chris Stapleton	Val Verde Ca.	no comment
1372	David Goodhue	San Diego, CA	Being a so-called democracy, there should be some sort of vote or means for the public to decide whether they think it is necessary and/or important enough to destroy this trail for these reasons.
1371	Katherine Clarke	Santa Fe, NM	no comment
1370	Martha Deitch	Broomfield, CO	Please build a fence that does not interfere with the current trail system. Thank you.
1369	Christopher Nathan Johnson	Clay, AL 35048	No comment
1368	Laura Ice	California	No comment
1367	fred j ceschini	Black Hawk SD	keep of the road
1366	Pat Burton	Tustin, Ca.	No comment
1365	Elizabeth Morton	Apison, TN	No other comment
1364	Jason Dal	Albuquerque	Otero Canyon is one of the most beautiful mountain biking spots in the state. It would be a huge loss to the community and state!
1363	Carolee Wood	Columbia, Missouri	I want to keep the Otero Canyon area open for the public.
1362	Trent Parks	Tijeras	Having grown up in the area of Otero Canyon I know the true beauty of the area. Until recently I lived in Vail, CO and let me tell you we have hardly any forest land that offers trails like the unique trails that we call OTERO. Having biked for the past 5 years and grown to love the sport I understand the need to preserve the great trails such as Otero. Save Otero, and preserve this space for years to come. We won't soon forget. Thank you!
1361	jeff kearney	piedmont, south dakota	i dont believe in any public land being closed unless safety issues are involved. it is OUR land and we should have access to it.
1360	Ross A. Brown	Rapid City, South Dakota	When we travel to New Mexico, our family wants to take advantage of the Otero Canyon trail area.
1359	William Ray	Jackson Ms	no comment
1358	Kathy Lord	Cedar Crest NM	I have been birding & riding Otero Canyon for about 12 years. I would love to continue going there.
1357	Amy McLaughlin	Sterling, VA	no comment
1356	Lauren Bouche	Brighton, CO	We often visit the area and are shocked that you might prevent people from enjoying the land.
1355	Gary Harman	Stockton, CA	No comment.
1354	Randy Burlingame	Edgewood NM	I have never hiked this area ,but will this summer. I am in agreement with most that closing this area would be a great loss. I have become aware of this issue mostly from News Paper Accounts.I mostly hike a little further east on the trails located around Juan Tomas area.
1353	CLAY WEBER	ALBUQUERQUE, NM	I know the DOD can find a better way to handle this!!!
1352	Christopher Suter	1650 W. Chimayo Pl. Tucson, AZ 85704	no comment
1351	Rolf Riesen	Tijeras, New Mexico	It would seem a solution that serves the safety needs of the airforce base as well as leaves the current trail system open to the public is possible. I urge you to consider such a mutually beneficial solution.
1350	Charles F. Rudolph	Albuquerque	A very important and dear recreation area for Albuquerqueans--PLEASE re-consider this fence idea.
1349	Wilandra S. Dean	Arkansas	Surely there is a way to allow persons to enjoy the beauty and to allow for DOD needs!
1348	heidi arp-adams	albuquerque	I think it's a waste of money to fence in that area and build roads. Lleave openings in the fence for animals (which is a good idea) but not fencing the rest for their reasons! Leave the land as it is!!!
1347	derek Van Lingen	Golden BC	I think that the Otero Canyon trails should be preserved for future generations to enjoy .If the trails have been open for two decades ,why close them now? .Though I live in Canada I would still like to see this trail stay opened . These kind of things is what some Americans dont like about the governmentof the USA
1346	John Cunningham	Portland, OR	This fence makes no sense!
1345	John Cunningham	Portland, OR	This fence makes no sense!
1344	Roger Riggs	Albuquerque	I am retired Air Force and wish to see the trails stay open. If the USAF needs them for an exercise, then give notice, close them for the exercise, then open them up again to us. If the closure is for security, it will not work against a dedicated perpetrator who will gain access fence or no fence. Thanks, Roger, Lt. Col (Ret)
1343	Rhonda Barnard	Illinoiis	no comment
1342	Sarah Grisham	New York, NY	I'm a New Mexico native. Given how much of state has been unnecessarily paved over for development and parking lots, it seems particularly important to leave Otero Canyon open for recreation.
1341	Tim Broyer	Apex, NC	Save the trails.
1340	STEVEN CHARTIER	Albuquerque	Keep the open spaces open
1339	Dorothy Keeler	Anchorage, Alaska	We need more trails for recreation, not less!
1338	Steve Rudolph	USA	no comment
1337	Stuart D. Chappell	Sebastopol CA 95472	No Comment
1336	chris rayford	alabama	keep the trails opened
1335	Jerri Higgins	Massachusetts, USA	Please keep the Otero Canyon area open! Thank you.
1334	Rob Adair	New Hampshire	Please accommodate the recreational users of this fine property. This can be easily accomplished while still meeting security concerns. Thank you.
1333	Arlene Pirolo	Claremont, CA	no comment
1332	Ankur Vakil	Los Angeles, CA	dont close these trails, or otherwise make them cut short, they rock!
1331	Brian Gronert	Albuquerque, NM	Otero canyon is a beautiful single track trail that is far from the main area of Kirtland Airforce base. It would be a tragedy close this trail for "security" reasons. This trail has been upgraded and mantained by its users. It is an asset to the community. Thank you, Brian Gronert
1330	Jan Vigne	Dallas, TX	no comment
1329	Lucas Larson	New York, NY	no comment
1328	Tony Boyer	Sapello, NM	This land should be left accessible to the public; or has the government forgotten that it is OUR land???
1327	Tom Lopinys	Edmonton, Alberta, Canada	no comment
1326	Micah Jefferson	Golden, Colorado	no comment
1325	Jennifer Klausner	Los Angeles, CA	Preserve responsible recreational access to this trail!
1324	Louis Gomez	Arizona	Please keep this wonderful multi use area open to the public. Closing it will likely have an insignificant impact on security at Kirkland AFB.
1323	Brian Hughes	CA	no comment
1322	David Ingraham	Denver, CO	no comment
1321	Shirley Smith	Longview, TX	No comment
1320	Scott Nowacki	PHX, AZ	Having ridden Otero repeatedly, I believe that not allowing it to stay open would reduce the quality and quantity of recreational opportunities in the ABQ area.
1319	Troy Cockrell	San Diego, CA	no comment
1318	Erin Bailey	St Marys, GA	can't humanity just work with the land we have already misappropriated to ourselves!
1317	Scott O'Connor	Phoenix, AZ	I visit ABQ and Santa Fe twice a year for mountain bike riding, and always visit the Otero Trails. Do not close them needlessly.
1316	Kevin Valasek	Albuquerque, NM	I understand that national security is very important to our well being. However, when our quality of life suffers and our opprotunities as free citizens dwindle, we have not been successful as a free nation. DOD needs to reevaluate the threat and the amount of buffer they need to protect their assests. I think that this has become a land control issue and does not reflect the amount of protection required.
1315	Werner Gehrke	CA	no comment
1314	Christopher Kunkel	Midlothian, VA	DOD needs to listen!
1313	Jerry Newsom	Albuquerque, NM	No comment
1312	Renee Temple	Boulder, Colorado	Trail is wonderful and enjoyed by so many differenct people in the area. Closing off the area serves no purpose for the community and it is the community that supports the Lab and the Air Force Base
1311	pamela funk	san jose, ca	none
1310	Rich Marchbanks	Boulder CO	I use Oter Cayon trails at least once a year in visits back home to Albuquerque.
1309	Jeff Thrasher	Los Angeles, CA	I vacation in this area and want the trails to remain available to recreation, specifically my primary sport of mountain biking. Thank you.
1308	D.M. Baptista	Albuquerque, NM	this wilderness area is the state of New Mexico's property and belongs to the "people". As an American taxpayer in the state of New Mexico, I DEMAND that Otero Mesa be total wilderness and remain open to the "people" as wilderness!
1307	leslie lutz	ohio	no comment
1306	Chasen Rodgers	Gilbert, A.Z.	no comment
1305	Timothy Daniels	Alameda, California	no comment
1304	Melanie Kelley	Paradise Hills	no comment
1303	Jason Hyatt	Boston, MA	Please continue to defend our nation. Also please keep in mind the wants and needs of the citizens of the lands you defend.
1302	David Taylor	West Virginia	no comment
1301	Braxton Melton	Los Alamos, Nm	Please keep the Otero Canyon Trail System open for all forms of public recreational use.
1300	Tim Schroeppel	Sioux Falls, SD	Please find a way to keep Otero open to the public. Thank you.
1299	Mary Butler	Smyrna, GA	I rode Otero a few years ago while out in New Mexico and would love to have the chance to ride them next time they are out there.
1298	Alfred G Smith	Rio Rancho, New Mexico	There is very likely a viable compromise for both sides. Please work together to find it.
1297	Ronald Tucker Judd	Atlanta, Georgia	no comment
1296	Scott J. Waterman	Salt Lake City, UT.	No comment.
1295	Jon Drucker	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
1294	Charles Wilson	Monterey, CA	No Comment
1293	Rohn Larson	Milwaukee, WI	no comment
1292	andy lynn	atlanta, ga.	Eat shit, GW
1291	Patrick Lenington	Norman, Oklahoma	No comments.
1290	Bonnie Koshofer	New York	No comment.
1289	LD Howell	GA	no comment
1288	Brett Lee Wilhelm	St. Louis, MO 63123	I lived in Albuquerque for several years; my family and I used the trails in Otero at least once a month. It would bbe a shame for the DOD to deny access to the trails.
1287	Markus Klein	Huntington Beach, California	Please save the trails for the Public Use.
1286	darla anelli	CA	no comment
1285	Derek Florez	Simi Valley ca	Save the Trail!
1284	John Gingerich	Lexington, Georgia	No Comment
1283	Chris Tilley	Austin, Texas	Let the DOD have Crawford, Texas. When Bush leaves office, Crawford will become what it was before 2000... a dusty little dumping ground for cow manure. That's all it is now except there's more bull shit than cow manure!
1282	Tim Duda	San Antonio, Texas	Preserve accessability to Otero Canyon.
1281	Ed Holtsnider	Camarillo CA	Please keep the trail open so we can enjoy it.
1280	Robert Ridgard	The Villages FL 32162	Keep it open, please.
1279	Gladys Andres	Alburquerque	My family enjoys this area very much. I would hate to see it fenced.
1278	patricia r west	albuquerque	please keep trails open,my husbands attitude is much better after a ride
1277	anthony j west	albuquerque	nice to have trails this close to home
1276	George Hunt, Jr.	Centennial, Colorado	Please work with us so that many of the trails can be left open. Surely you can find a way around this area. Thank you very much.
1275	Mark Sirota	Albuquerque	No Comment
1274	Phillip A. Reed	Norman, Oklahoma	no comment
1273	Robert Warye	South Bend, Indiana	This petition should be a necessary adjunct to every effort patriotic Americans MUST make to take our country back from an unelected, unpatriotic and frightening group of thugs and their White House puppet and particularly the Emir of the unJustice Dept.
1272	Donna Pisano	Gore, Virginia	no comment
1271	martha leahy	winchester, ma.	no comment
1270	wayne howse	alabama	the four wheel drive community is growing faster than any other sport BUT with less attention than any other sport . we need OUR our voice to be heard !!!!!
1269	Diego Salgado	Riverside, CA	No Comment.
1268	Fran Cangialosi	Albuquerque NM	Our land should be our land...especially when its used by the people who pay taxes.
1267	Fran Cangialosi	Albuquerque NM	Our land should be our land...especially when its used by the people who pay taxes.
1266	jim Loveland	gulfport, fl	no comment
1265	Andy Rek	Wisconsin	no comment
1264	Susie Kallhoff	Albuquerque, NM	No comment
1263	susan leviton	taylor ranch	recreation and tourism and the money it brings to the state will be affected
1262	phillip banks	Alabama	keep it open
1261	Michael R Prindle	Albuquerque, NM	I believe it will be a mistake to close one of the best trails in New Mexico. It is on the very border of the DOD area -- obviously the fence can be pushed back slightly to provide security and still leave the trail open.
1260	Aaron DelloIacono Thies	San Francisco, CA	I enjoy mountain biking wherever I travel and I specially plan trips around it. I spend a lot of tourist dollars on these trips and closing good recreational trails like Otero only hurts the tourism economy. I've visited Tijeras twice in the last 4 years. why would I come again if the trails are closed?
1259	Matthew Menotti	Rio Rancho	If one can mountain bike and hike around Cheyenne Mountain (home of NORAD) keeping the Otero trails open should certainly be possible.
1258	Janet Blanchard	Albuquerque	No comment
1257	Lynda Cheatham	California	The military has enough land to play on........
1256	Larry Wheeler	Ohio	no comment
1255	Jeff Kemp	Albuquerque, NM	Thank you for re-evaluating the issue. I hope my family and I will have access to the trails for many more years.
1254	Paul Zahnle	Tijeras	We can't let this happen ! Great website.
1253	James Kirsten	Tucson,AZ.	No comment
1252	Richard Key	Los Angeles, CA	Please consider rerouting the fenceline and/or adding a bypass that would provided access. Our trail system is a valueable recreational asset that we cannot afford to lose. Our trails are being closed at an alarming rate. Public lands need to remain accessible to the public. With a little planning, a satisfactory solution can be achieved!
1251	travis driscoll	albuquerque	don't do this
1250	Brooke Scatchard	Vermont	This is rediculous. Our country cannot cutoff the resources and recreation that support our people to highten some false sense of "security" within our borders. All of this fear building paranoia is destroying our social system and degrading our quality of life. I ain't scared and don't need a fence around an overdeveloped military to make me secure. It's time to live and be aware of our environment not hide from perceived threats.
1249	wade atkins	carbon hill, al	public land for public use.
1248	stewart james	BC, Canada	no comment
1247	Renee Volker-Rector	Tijeras	The area proposed to close would have a huge impact on hikers and cyclists. This has become a popular and wonderful area to enjoy. It sure would be a shame to eliminate Otero from the public.
1246	MARK O MENDEL	ALBUQUERQUE	NO COMMENT
1245	James J. Amodeo	New York, NY	If we don't preserve out natural trails and resources, they will be gone forever. We must take action.
1244	Chris Houston	California	please reroute the fence line. keep the otero canyon trail open.
1243	Charlws Smallhouse	Oraacle, Az	NO
1242	Johan Mattsson	Newcastle, Australia	no comment
1241	Sean Matney	aluquerque	sounds like another bad deal for the quality of life issue that everybody says they're so hot about but will do nothing about. Typical New Mexico politics.
1240	nikola galic	Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada	no comment
1239	Mark Costantino	El Cajon, CA.	no comment
1238	Edwin H. Holmberg, Jr	Richmond, Michigan	I am a retired professor who loves the outdooors and enjoys our beautiful American wilderness.
1237	Jorge Maitret	Veracruz, Mexico	no comment
1236	Rebecca Hunter	Albuquerque	Although I believe that restricting access to such an important riparian habitat as Otero Canyon would ultimately protect and conserve the natural habitat, I am opposed to fencing off large parts of the Canyon for security purposes.
1235	Betty L. Drier	Rochester MN	Please keep all the land ,Parks &Forests open for all to use & enjoy. Its our land.
1234	orin w kettering	gallup nm,87301	we need help heer in gallup to keep open mountain bike trails. same problems.
1233	Bernard L. Drier	55901	No Comment
1232	Loren Mankin	Central Valley-California	We as warm blooded Americans appreciate and respect the great responsibilty of our Armed Forces to keep this great country the way that it is-FREE. So by all means please reconsider the site of the fence. It seems that the alternate proposal would please both parties and go along way to show the concern that the DOD and Air Force have for their fellow country men. Please Reconsider P.S. Mountain Biking is one of the top forms of cardiovascular fitness and stress relief. Both of which are important to our soilders. Plus a senic and challenging mountian bike trial could be very appleaing to the soilders on the base with such close access to the trail.
1231	brad meredith	chattanooga, tn	i love the trail system i was there this summer it is a shame that we have to "kill a tree to save a Bush"
1230	Charles Hughes	Hanceville, Al	no comment
1229	Matt Daniels	Birmingham, AL	no comment
1228	Terry Percival	Topeka, Kansas	no comment
1227	Jean Svadlenka	Sebastopol, Ca.	No Comment
1226	Colleen Lindsey	San Antonio, Texas	no comment
1225	Patricia Ann Johnson	Mesa, AZ	No comment.
1224	Walfred Duane Johnson	Mesa, AZ	No Comment
1223	Dave Helgeson	Renton, WA	Recreational trails are disappearing too fast as it is. Please take the effort to keep these trails open for the publics enjoyment.
1222	Jim M. Miller	Spokane	I support public access.
1221	Doris I. Miller	Spokane	No Comment.
1220	jake goss	Stowe, VT, USA	I suffer from the same problem down in Stow Vt and I just want to give my support to keep good trails around the Globe open.
1219	michael coupland	canada	no comment
1218	Larry Epke	Illinois	No comment.
1217	Nathan Pardo	Albuquerque	no comment
1216	eduardo sy	rio rancho, nm	this is an opportunity for the DOD PR guys to score big; show that it is possible to work together.
1215	Brian Myrick	Muncie, Indiana	Great trails! Please reconsider
1214	Tom Murphy	Albuquerque	It's my land and I want it. All of it.
1213	Diane Edgar	Tijeras, NM	Love mountain biking the trail, please keep it open! Thank you.
1212	Chris Vargas	Orange County Calif.	My name is Chris Vargas and I'm the Executive Director of the Warrior's Society, a 501 (c) 4 Non-Profit Organization made up of hikers, climbers, trail runners and mountain bikers. We work with the Forest Service to maintain and protect the multi-use trails in the Trabuco District of the Cleveland National Forest in Orange County California. We support keeping the Otero Trail open and rerouting the proposed fence to allow access. Sincerely, Chris Vargas
1211	Bret Haskins	Albuquerque	no comment
1210	Bruce A. Byrd, MD	Taos, NM	cmon
1209	Jean-Michel Roy	Quebec	Us army sucks, let people have good life, doing sports instead of building military campement and destroying life.
1208	Ian	nr Otero	no comment
1207	Russell Boyd	Anaheim, Ca.	Please do not close off any access to the Otero canyon trails. It appears there is a way for you to have what you need and for the trails to remain open.
1206	bryan myers	canton, ohio	i support public access! rummy can go fence up his own backyard.
1205	Stephen Johnson	Portland, OR	I have never ridden the Otero Canyon trails but they sound like a blast and should be keep open.
1204	Mathieu Hébert	alberta	no comment
1203	Vanessa Pesec	Concord OH	No comment.
1202	shannon t	alabama	please leave open thanks
1201	keelan murtagh	canada	save the canyon
1200	Craig Lee	New Hampshire	Save our trails!!
1199	Sheldon Zakreski	Portland, OR	I'm requesting that the DOD extend the commenting period to reevaluate the options for establishing a security fence at Kirkland DOD.
1198	Tudor Davies	Newport, uk	no comment
1197	Antony Davies	Alamorgordo	no comment
1196	Jack McGrann	Ruidoso, NM	Consider forming a volunteer group of National Bike Patrollers (Affiliated with IMBA) to aid in the effort to keep the trails open. For info go to: http://www.imba.com/nmbp/index.html The fundamental goal of mountain bike patrols is to ensure trail access for mountain bikers. Mountain bike patrols work in cooperation with land managers to meet the specific needs of their local riding area. NMBP's Mission: The NMBP promotes and supports local mountain bike patrollers and groups that inform, assist and educate mountain bikers and other trail users. Jack McGrann http://www.geocities.com/ruidosobiking/patrol.html
1195	Joshua Standish	Boston, MA	I have never been to the area, but have seen other trails in my area closed down due to security reasons. There is a great riding area in Plymouth, MA known as Pine Estates that has recently been closed due to fact that it is security threat, located behind a nuclear power plant. There are fun trails that now do not get used, that are just wasted. I would hate to see that happen in any other area, whether near me, or in a defferent state, especially in the name of "Terror".
1194	Gregory P. Starr	Albuquerque	Multi-use recreational areas need to be preserved! Please consider our request. Thanks!
1193	John Carter	Kansas City, MO	Don't fence off the Otero Trail System.
1192	Rick Alcon	Albuquerque, NM	No comment at this time
1191	mike kittmer	Kelowna, BC, Canada	The loss of any riding area in North America should concern all mountainbikers. Support one another and keep rolling.
1190	Louis Routier	Alberta	SAVE THE MOUNTAIN
1189	Dennis Dresher	Riverside, Ca	No
1188	pete eakle	kensington, calif.	no comment
1187	Ron Brabander	N. Sioux City, S.D.	No comment.
1186	Phil Hoover	Albuquerque, NM	No comment
1185	Jack Keiser	Santa Fe, NM	No Comment
1184	stu burness	corrales, nm	I have been riding Otero Canyon and maintaining trails for over 20 years. This is an important resource close to ABQ for offroad motorcyclists. Please keep it open.
1183	Mario Fariñas	Caracas	I live in caracas, but some time I rode in otero canyon. Don´t touch this mountain.
1182	Larry Stein	Ft. Collins CO	Please keep access to the area open. Too much public land is being closed off already.
1181	Tim Guthrie	Alabama	no comment
1180	Andy Feingold	Northport, Alabama	keep the trail open for public use
1179	Glen Gerson	california	I support maintaining the trail
1178	Warren Nelson	Minnesota	No comment.
1177	Kathy Galligan	Bridgewater, New Jersey	We don't have this land from our forefathers but have borrowed it from our children!
1176	john	oxford-uk	Too far, they'll be wrapping the whole country in cotton wool next!
1175	Joe Mizner	Oregon	Keep public land open to the pubilc
1174	Zach Haas	Corvallis,OR	focus on the joy of riding not the miseries of war
1173	D. Gale	Vernal, Utah	We hope that you will consider that recreation for the communities are an important area for everyone. Let's not lock anyone including your families out.
1172	Kyle Smith	California	no comment
1171	Tim Fix	Cranbrook, BC, Canada	no comment
1170	Marie Moonbeam	colorado	It is important to have as much wilderness access as possible.
1169	Rob Burness	Fortine, MT	It has been a few years since I rode Otera, but I found it to be a nice niche place to recreate in a city the size of Albuquerque. Please take the measures necessary to keep it open. It is important to keep areas like this alive. Help the users keep it thriving. Thanks.
1168	susan peterson	washington	Government land is the land of the people, since when did government quit being of the people and for the people?
1167	Lawrence R. Grobl	Pinos Altos, NM	No Comment
1166	LEO F. SCHWEITZER JR	piedmont, sc	NO COMMENT
1165	Kevin Yeager	Claremore, Oklahoma	I ask the DOD, please work hard to resolve this issue and keep the trail open. If the fence "must" cross the current route of the trail, then provide an acceptable alternate route for the public, to keep access open to this trail.
1164	John Bartlet	New Mexico	Mountain bikers are not threatening homeland security, they are just going for a ride. Please keep the trails open.
1163	Yolanda Uranga	Chaparral, NM	No Comment
1162	Greg Winston	TUCSON	A favorite for us when in ABQ area. We don't want to see this place colsed down.
1161	Kevin Fournier	Canada	Don't close the trails!
1160	Michael J. Arpin	Island Park, Idaho	no comment
1159	Mike Samson	B.C. Canada	Everyone Needs Trails 'Nuff Said
1158	Russ Schrinner	Melrose, WI 54642	The DOD must stop using the "cry wolf" logic to allow them to use, actually mis-use, public land and screwing up the environment. They may make comments about being good stewards of the land, but in my estimation it is a sham.
1157	Greg W. Wall Jr.	Grand Junction, Colorado	no comment
1156	Kelsey	Mesa, AZ	no comment
1155	Shawn Barber	Tucson, AZ	Please extend the comment period. Thank you.
1154	Geoff Arms	Houston, Texas	No comment
1153	Greg W. Wall Jr.	Grand Junction, Colorado	no comment
1152	Jesse Montandon	Calgary Canada	KEEP THE TRAILS
1151	Cory Schwarzmiller	north bend wa usa	KEEP THE TRAILS OPEN. BIKES ARNT TWO WHEELED TERRORISTS
1150	nick schwarzmiller	north bend wa usa	all trails should be keep open for everyone including bike and that we need trails to ride on. w/o these trails us kids wuold just go make illegial trails to ride. KEEEP IT OPEN PLEASE!
1149	Doug Prommer	Kelowna B.C. Canada	if it's been open to the public for two decades then leave it be. At least people are using the trails for recreation and not abusing the trails.
1148	Rhys COllyer	Clear lake, Manitoba, Canada	KEEP ALL TRAILS OPEN!
1147	Herndon Elliott	Huntsville, Al	I hate to see my employer make a mistake like this. There should be many alternatives before closing the area. Choices like this should be made simply for DoD convenience - a specific an undeniable mission impact should be shown to the public for closing an area that has been in public use for this long.
1146	Michael Walker	Savannah, GA	No comment
1145	Brian Murden	New Orleans, La	DOD, The only thing this fence is going to accomplish is to ruin it for the people you're trying to protect. Last time I checked you can still go over, under & through fences. If someone really wants in they're going to get in...
1144	Jean-Charles Gendron	Hull, Québec, Canada	Mountain biking is one my favorite past time and the fact that trails are being close everywhere for unvaluable reasons ticks me off.
1143	Steve Christensen	Fremont, CA	no comments
1142	Aaron Knock	New Minas, Nova Scotia	Don't put up fence...trails must live on! peace
1141	Cole Chalmers	Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada	I've never had the chance to ride this trail, but I'm sure it is a beautiful and fun place to be and i would like to able to go there in the future and I'm sure, so would many others. Please Keep it open.
1140	tucker	canada	noooo leave it there
1139	kyle	kamloops	bikers love to ride and they need a place to ride cause everyone is shutting everyhting down please leave oter Canyon open to those who liek to ride there
1138	vicki richards	key west florida	My children and I have visited this area. I would rather it have trails for hiking than be closed for possible military practice as happens in the Keys.
1137	Hurley Wilvert	Sandia Park	Unless there is a pressing security need, the trail should be saved. If money to relocate the fence is the problem, that can be solved.
1136	Glenn H.	Pennsburg, PA	Keep the trail open.
1135	Gary Hendricks	San Jose, Ca	Please Save The Trails for all OFF Road users.
1134	stephen cowley	So. Utah	Please leave it open. We need more trails than we have now and can't afford to loose this one. Thanks
1133	Tom Windsor	Omak, WA	No comment
1132	Timothy Culbreth	Chevy Chase, Maryland	No comment
1131	Brandon Edens	whitehorse yukon canada	If ur gonna shut something down shut down ur little air base alls there doing is wasting land putting up a fence but if they wanna be assoles then u gotta stand up and show em!
1130	Ben Shaw-Wood	Ottawa, Ontario, Canada	my local trail system was just recently closed down and I would hate to see another like it gone as well. I've riden in the region and can't stress the beauty which otero holds. it would be a shame to loose suck a utopia.
1129	Dion Clark	Calgary, Alberta, CANADA	Trails in beauty like this deserve to be protected!!
1128	andrew	Canada	Keep the trails open!
1127	Jeffrey Dmytrowich	Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada	Leave the land open to the people!!!
1126	JACK PARRISH	UTAH	NO COMMENT
1125	Curtis Jorgensen	Calgary Alberta, Canada	no comment
1124	Niels Dueck	Otero canyon	SAve the Trails PLz!
1123	Jordan Van Wyck	Tucson, AZ	good luck guys
1122	James M Devereux	London, Arkansas	Please listen to the concerns and desires of our citizens. Please re-route the fence to allow access to the much needed trails.
1121	pawel kucharski	South Africa	you should leave this terrain open for all people to enjoy.
1120	Shane Stocker	Penticton, BC, Canada	I hope you guys get to keep your trails, I would like to ride them sometime.
1119	Ken Clark	East Helena, Montana	No comment
1118	Peter N	Toronto	Great trails that need to stay open
1117	Adrian Daniel	Vancouver, BC, Canada	No comment
1116	Thomas Arnoux	Luxembourg (Europe)	Please, don't close down this trail, try to find an agreement on any possible point, trails are vital to mtbikers, and I'm one of them.
1115	Trevor	Calgary, Canada	no comment
1114	Brent	Dallas, TX	Not there ofter, but I drive through occasionally.
1113	Leonard & Doris Beard	Kaleva, MI 49645	What a shame it will be if bureaucratic arrogance again thwarts the will of the citizens. There must be a better alternative than closure.
1112	zane fleming	canada	none
1111	Matt Ullenboom	Winnipeg, Canada	no comment
1110	John Max	NJ	no comment
1109	Jonathan Tollerud	Boulder, Colorado	no comment
1108	David Araiza	Albuquerque, NM	Otero Canyon is not just any ol' trail, it is considered by many to be a "jewel" of New Mexico. Surely a compromise can be reached that would allow the continued use of this magnificent trail system.
1107	T Qugily	taos NM	this is another stupid idea by this increasingly repressive government !!
1106	Michael K. Hewes	Bailey, CO	No Comment
1105	KENDELL W. GARDNER	ALBUQUERQUE, NM	NO COMMENT
1104	Sean Lee	boise, id	no comment
1103	Tim Argast	Issaquah, Washington	No comment
1102	Josh Porter	California	No Comment
1101	Aaron Martinez	Albuquerque, New Mexico	Fuck the Government and their Patriot Acts. It's Native land to begin with, these assholes just put a name on it.
1100	peter appleton	burlington,ontario,canada	the enjoyment of these trails greatly outweighs the negative impact it will have on their lives if they are not allowed to use these trails, it is in these times that people need places to go where they can be free and at peace, these trails provide that,don't shut the people out
1099	Jeremy Lundquist	Rochester, Minnesota	no comment
1098	thomas noland	albuquerque	I use the trails quite often and consider the trail to have the most variety from the broken old road to the specific types of trail angles that allow a unique riding experience
1097	Jon Campbell	Gibsons, BC, Canada	no comment
1096	Michael J. Shorkey	Milwaukee, W.	I use trail systems in Arizona and New Mexico. Therefore, I want to keep trails open in those states, and all other states.
1095	Sean Thorniley	Santa Rosa, CA	Please, It quick decisions that do not consider all the facts that often lead to dificulty, such as closing off access to long established public trails and lands when there is no good reason. I love visiting AZ as do many folks I know and Otero Canyon is wonderful place to send folks. In a time when all bodies of government need funds one think that these same agaencies would not do anything to jepordize potential revenues (from tourist as well as others) by alienating peopling who could otherwise make things much easier. Closing off access to such a place as Otero Canyon just becasue of retoutable fence is something that should not be such a difficult problem to solve if those involved truly take a little time to sit down and work through it.
1094	Clark L. Collins	Pocatello, Idaho	The Air Force should be able to accomodate trail access into their security fence plan.
1093	Harald Halvorsen	Stockholm, Sweden	no comment
1092	Erik Matre	Norway	Save the forest, all people of the planet earth need it, think long term, not just for the next few years. Thanks
1091	Emily Maloney	Santa Cruz California	I have hiked the Otero Canyon trails a number of time over the past ten years. It would be a real shame if access to this area was closed.
1090	Richard A Heinlein	sw	there are less and less places where one can find peace, save this one anyway
1089	Bryce Borlick	Washington, DC	esfg
1088	Poo-sa'-key	Bandon, Oregon	save the Otero Canyon as pristine
1087	Rebecca A. Philpott	Sacramento, CA	Having been lucky enough to ride these trails on visits to the area, I feel great sadness to learn access may soon be closed. That would be a travesty! When I travel, I always bring my mountain bike and set out exporing the terrain. It is such a wonderful asset to the area, and at the risk of making a political statement...I'm sure that the Otero trail area brings many visitors (like myself) who also spend money on lodging, shopping and dining in the area! Please don't throw this trail system away like they have done here in CA to so many wonderful areas! Thank you for your consideration. Becki Philpott
1086	Cory Squires	Calgary Alberta Canada	I would like to know details why the D.N.D. suddenly needs this land in the name of Homeland security. This "homeland security seems to be a good excuse for everything now.
1085	Betsy Lyde	Texas	Spent many a lovely summer in beautiful NM. Leave it natural, please. Thanks you. What's the purpose anyway?
1084	Gale Crooks	Michigan	Keep Otero as it is!!
1083	sean ostrowski	441 montclaire se abq, nm 87108	l
1082	hayden Gladstone	Calgary, Alberta, Canada	i think people like hikers and bikers (one myself) should have the right to use this beautiful land if we are not abusing it. This is a beautiful place and i hope you people can use it later in the future!
1081	belin nicolas	france	no comment
1080	Teresa Combe	Pocatello, Idaho	Please help us to keep public lands open to recreational use of all kinds. This trail lets us see the beauty of nature. You can have your security and we can have our trails with the fence moved over to suit both of us for a win-win situation. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
1079	John	Sacramento, CA	No comment.
1078	Steven Jolly	Friant, CA	no comment
1077	John Hughes	Canada	dont close the trails
1076	EVa Knapp	Charleston, WV USA	Please. Nature belongs to us all. Do not deny us our right to our land.
1075	michael borst	calgary, alberta	save the trails
1074	Mark Bergh	Fallbrook, CA	Use of Otero Canyon has been one of my highlights while visiting your area. Please consider the large number of people who enjoy this open land for recreation and keep the comment period open for a period to OBJECTIVELY listen to the public sentiment. Thank you
1073	Alexandre J-Gauthier	Quebec City, Canada	no comment
1072	Timothy LeLacheur	Prince Edward Island, Canada	no comment
1071	ryan	oregon	Set aside another peice of land for the recreational users, if you MUST shut off this trail system. Thanks
1070	Cassidy Jones	Tijeras, New Mexico	Homeland security is important and I feel that there should be a way to work out a agreement although who really know? this may be impossible
1069	mark hennebury	st. john's, NF, Canada	this fence is an indication of a government who has enemies. keep on biking!
1068	Chris Spatafore	Clovis, CA	No Comment
1067	Dee Foster	Virginia	No comment
1066	Allan Muir	Toronto ON, CA	We have enough problems with trails as is. The last reason that they should be shut down is for military expansion. Whatever you fear wins.
1065	keegan	richmond va	Trails like these are what make America great. To destroy these trails is taking away our freedom.
1064	Toni Lucchesi	new york	no comment
1063	Corinne DeLozier	Rochester, NY	no comment
1062	audrey schildwachter	pennsylvania	no comment
1061	David Matthew Moore	Bakersfield, California	In 1979 I worked on Trails in the Albuquerque Area. It is a shame to shut down recreational trails to the responsible public.
1060	Stephen Erario	Connecticut	no comment
1059	Malcolm Robertson	calgary, AB	Don't fence me in! Ride and be free.
1058	Hunter Mattocks	Billings, Montana	Please keep this place open for riders. i am now a eligable voter so if you want my vote don't close this place. Thanks
1057	Max Stanton	Berkeley, California	Please save this beautiful location! I have been making the pilgrimmage from California for 6 years to ride Otero with friends and family. There is no need to bar riders and hikers from this area, there is no reason. Please save Otero!
1056	Mary Ann Kooker	OHIO	No comment
1055	Pierre-Alain Charest	Baie-Comeau	no comment
1054	Žiga Novak	Mexico City	no comment
1053	Cort Anderson	Belle Plaine, KS	No comment
1052	Mark Flint	Tucson, AZ	I am within driving distance of Albuquerque for weekend mountain bicycling mini vacations, and Oteron Canyon is one of the reasons for making the trip. By eliminating access to Otero Canyon trails, the DOD is creating a negative impact on the local economy.
1051	Thomas R. Smith	Portland, OR	no comment:
1050	Marie Alabiso	Boston, MA	Keep the trails open!
1049	Scott Balay	tucson, az	no comment
1048	dan kelley	santa fe nm	war and peace CAN coexist!
1047	Nevada McPherson	New Orleans, LA	Please preserve recreational access to Otero Canyon trails!
1046	Sondra Cosgrove	Las Vegas, NV 89110	A civilization is not civilized if it does not protect and make available it natural wonders.
1045	JERE SPRINGER	GLENDORA, CA	WE NEED MORE OPEN LANDS & LESS DEPT OF DEFENCE.
1044	Jason Drummer	Champaign, Illinois, 61820	No comment
1043	roxanne sumner	Lakeville, MN	no comment
1042	jillian jonas	new york, NY	no comment
1041	Shelby Coleman	New York	I want this area available to me when I travel to your area. I spend plenty of money in your area, hotels, restaurants, etc. I wouldn't come if this area were restricted to me. Shelby Coleman
1040	Dr. Ron Gerughty	Cottondale, Florida	Save our recreational area in Otero Canyon.
1039	Sara Morgan-Dyke	Las Cruces, NM	no comment
1038	H. P. Oates	Santa Fe, NM	What are the DOD and KAFB hiding? Could hikers come upon some unknown, dark secret and expose the military for all their lies like Area 51? Because the "Bushes" government, including Rumsfeld and the DOD, lied to us about WMD in Iraq, 9/11, and the Florida 2000 election, you know these corrupt government officials are lying to us about NM's beautiful Tijeras area for hikers. Is this, too, about oil and false fears from the insane and misnamed Patriot Act that followed 9/11 when these same, corrupt government officials knew there was going to be a 9/11 and did nothing? Or, is the DOD afraid of hikers? What are they really up to? I don't believe one word they are telling us. It's not about protection. Otherwise, they would let hikers enjoy the beauty of this land as they have been doing for the past 20 years. If you believe in freedom, let hikers enjoy their freedom. It is il and false fears from the insane and misnamed Patriot Act that followed 9/11 when these same, corrupt government officials knew there was going to be a 9/11 and did nothing? Or, is the DOD afraid of hikers? What are they really up to? I don't believe one word they are telling us. It's not about protection. Otherwise, they would let hikers enjoy the beauty of this land as they have been doing for the past 20 years. If you believe in freedom, let hikers enjoy their freedom. It is our right to do so as American citizens. Remember, a democracy lets people decide, not the Supreme Court or a Hitlerian government under Bush and Cheney.
1037	Jerry J. Lobdill	Fort Worth, TX	Keep this land open to recreational use!
1036	Victoria J. Talbot	Hinsdale, NH	no comment
1035	Vicki Dow	Crystal Lake, Il.	No comment
1034	Roger Peirce	Lyons, CO	I believe that recreational access to the Otero Canyon trails should be preserved.
1033	Franklin A. Warren Sr	Rio Rancho, NM	It would be a shame to restrict recreation in the area
1032	FRANK BOTTOMLEY	Hornell N.Y.	No Comment
1031	Ruth Reidy	Albuquerque	no comment
1030	Martha Moran	New York, NY	Otero Canyon is an American treasure -- a place of natural beauty, open to ALL, regardless of race, creed, color, age or sex. Please preserve our democratic heritage; keep Otero open. Thank you.
1029	Rhonda Mayorga	SC	No Comment
1028	Donald Call	Pompano Beach, Fl.	Take Back America
1027	Lynnette Stewart	Champaign, IL	No comment
1026	Bonnie Koshofer	New York	No comment
1025	Richard O. Stevenson	Hinsdale, NY	No comment.
1024	Teresa Scully	Alexandria Va	no comments
1023	Teresa Morales	Chicago, IL	The earth should belong to eveyone in the first place, however in todays society we are very limited to what nature we can enjoy. It is unjust to limit our access to natural settings. It is our right.
1022	Becky Daiss	Arlington, VA	no comment
1021	leonard fass	stockton ca	no comment
1020	Byron and Mary Graves	Mesa, Arizona	No comment
1019	Thomas W. Burnett	California	No Comment
1018	Charleen Cosentini	Nehalem, Oregon	No Comment
1017	Margaret Melvin	Orlando, Florida	no comment
1016	marc daniel	mt vernon wa	no comment
1015	Marc Valdez	Sacramento, CA	Age 46, born and raised in ABQ: former KAFB civilian employee. Keep Otero Canyon area open!
1014	John Webb	Albuquerque	So many areas in New Mexico are already off-limits to civilians (including much of the airspace). I can't imagine how this land would have any startegic value to the Air Force. I am very supportive of our armed forces, but I think that the ethical burden is on the USAF/DOD to prove that there is a truly unique need that justifies closing more publicly owned land off from the tax paying public. That land is ours (all U.S. tax payers).
1013	David Stear	San Diego, CA	Why not just start a movement to take this tract of land away from the military? I have always said that Camp Pendleton, as the last remaining undeveloped coastal area between Los Angeles and San Diego, ought to be demilitarized and annexed to Cleveland National Forest or made into a park in its own right. The military holds far, far more land than it needs--it should be taken from them and redistributed to whatever Native American tribe or nation has claim to it or be made into natural areas and reserves. And those stupid white men who don't like it should be given good hard spankings in public with big fraternity paddles.
1012	Jean Wyant	Crozet VA	Otero is a wondrous wilderness area and a treasured part of our national heritage. Let it remain open to all who value and care for it.
1011	Inga Kaminski	Chicago.IL 60605	no comment
1010	Chris Briggs	Lubbock, TX	no comment
1009	Irene Curtis	East Hampton, Ct	The statement in this petition correctly states my position about retaining the recreational use and current trail system.
1008	Marilyn Dinger	Kaysville, Utah	Trails such as this provide a good source of wholsome outdoor recreation that is badly needed.
1007	Lori Bass	Norcross, GA	no comment
1006	John Moore	Tijeras	Certainly the fence could be erected somewhere further West to accomadate security issues and free access to the trail system in existence.
1005	Karen Viola	Albuquerque, NM	Terrorists do not ride bikes.
1004	Stephen Viola	Albuquerque, NM	I live on the westside of Albuquerque, but often visit Otero Canyon and the Cedro Peak areas, as they are the best biking around Abl. Please allow access to Otero Canyon.
1003	kevin simkins	indiana	imba,imba,imba,imba,imba,imba,imba!!!!!!!!
1002	Bradley Crowson	Albuquerque	Don't close Otero!
1001	Richard C. Gunn	Albuquerque	No Comment
1000	Tim Wilcox	Albuquerque	I believe that the DODs intent to close off parts of Otero Canyon is ridiculous. I think that this is prime example of efforts to secure our freedoms being to taken to the point of limiting the very thing they are trying to protect.
999	Sather Ekblad	Bend Oregon...formally of Tucson	NO Comment
998	Jason Tullous	Arizona	no comment
997	David Abraham	New York	Recreational areas like Otero are rare and vital. Please reconsider the wholesale shutdown of such a valuable resource!
996	troy service	south elgin illinios	no comment
995	John Leary	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
994	robert bauer	northwest indiana	please sector land in favor of outdoor use ie camping hiking, camping and or mountain biking......urbanazation has taken over trails and preserves far to long please keep our trails open.
993	Mike Jensen	Redding, CA	In dificult financial times cheap labor should never be pushed aside! Our President and Local Government officials can become Great Leaders by listening and acting based on the will of we the people. Many times this will cost the country nothing.
992	Brian Riebe	AZ	no comment
991	Michael Czerwonka	Philadelphia, Pa.	Save any trail. You guys rock! I hope to ride there someday! Fight the good fight!
990	Chad Martin	Phoenix, az	no comment
989	Sherry A Schmitt	Tijeras, NM	Please keep this very special area open for people who like to hike and bike here. KAFB will actually be more secure if many people are using the trails east of the mountain. If we close the trails, the terrorists win and KAFB gets a false sense of security from a new fence.
988	Randal L Schmitt	53 Tablazon Road, Tijeras, NM	We enjoy bird watching and hiking in Otero Canyon. Don't let misperceptions about security risks close this beautiful area to people who love it.
987	Bobbie M. Brown	Abbuquerque, New Mexcio	No comment
986	Gregory L. Brown	Albuquerque, New Mexico	No comment
985	Timothy G. Brown	Albuquerque, NM	No comment
984	jon kircher	flagstaff, arizona	closing these trails does not stop terrorism.
983	scott r beam	ganiseville ga.	save the trails!!!!
982	Christopher A. Medina	Corrales, New Mexico	Great place to enjoy mtn biking and hiking
981	Roy Sekreta	Albuquerque	Dont close the trail please. Thank you and have a very nice day.
980	Charles Jordan	Dallas, TX	This is one more way that we are letting the terrorists win the battle. There IS another way to have the necessary security fencing and leave the trails intact and available to the public. Please consider the opinions of the people you are working so hard to protect. "I bike free! I live free! Because I am free!" God bless the USA.
979	John O'Donnell	Edmond, OK.	There are few enough trails today and as the population grows they are becomming more and more crowded. please don't make it worse.
978	Mike Hollenbeck	SW Louisiana	More and more, public access lands is being gobbled up by either private interest or government resources. Being as this land has been available for nearly 70 years, I feel it is wrong to block it at this time.
977	Clive Tizard	Gosport UK	DOD have shared usage for over 20 years, why stop now!
976	Sharon Davis	WI	3 visits to date
975	Jon McTee	Albuquerque NM	No comment
974	scottwells	rio rancho	keep it open what use is a peice of land that no one can use protect it but keep it open
973	Mark E. Werner	Albuquerque, NM	Preserve Otero Canyon trails!!
972	Rick Mac Donald	Santa Fe, NM	no comment
971	todd patz	edgewood, nm	what will they close next ?
970	Dr. Joan Fitzpatrick	Warrensburg, MO	No comment
969	Clinton Ausmus	Texas	no comment
968	Orlando Correa	Albuquerque, NM	Getting out in Otero is the perfect place for me to recharge my batteries! Otero is invaluable! Fresh air and beautiful scenery, what else could any ask. Oh... I know... PLEASE DO NOT CLOSE OTERO!
967	Grady Pace	New York	No comment
966	Anthony Casaus	Edgewood NM	Please compromise and allow some area for recreational purposes. This is a very nice part of New Mexico and we understand security is important, but we ask to allow some useage in the area.
965	Jim Boros	Albuquerque	Put fence on West side of mountain instead, would still protect base.
964	Jennifer Pierce	Albuquerque	Otero canyon provides an invaluable resource to the people of New Mexico. Please let us continue to enjoy its beauty! Thank you, Jennifer Pierce Albuquerque NM
963	Todd Geddes	Albuquerque, New Mexico	Trail system is one of the local attractions. New Mexico needs to keep these kinds of things open to support our poor economy.
962	Emily Adams	Albuquerque	I moved from the midwest to New Mexico in order to spend more time outside and pursue the many opportunities offered by the natural environment and the beautiful weather this state has to offer. I enjoy and respect the nature trails located within and around the Sandia Mountains. Please do not take this gorgeous area for granted. It should be open for all to enjoy and behold the natural beauty of the State of New Mexico. Afterall, it is one of our most precious resoucres.
961	Ashley Korenblat	Moab, Utah	The public's need for open space must be balanced with the needs of the DOD and closing the trails disregards that balance.
960	Julie Torres	Tijeras	no comment
959	Raydaniel G. Trujillo	ABQ	Let\'s not close or destroy the things that make this region beautiful.
958	Eric Jantz	Sandia Park	The Otero Canyon trail system should remain accessible to the public. My wife and I walk our dogs on those trails. I am learning to mountain bike on those trails. The trails are an important part of our lives. They should not be closed to public access if an alternative that preserves public access is available.
957	Jack Morgan	Cedar Crest	no comment
956	Duane Scholer	5316 Lucille Dr NE Alb, NM 87111	I am extremely concerned to see another pristine riding area taken away. This area especially is accessed only by sincere riders and hikers who have always taken the best care of the trails and supported environmental stewardship. Please leave this area accessable.
955	Don D Wilson	64 Zane Dr., Sandia Park, NM 87047	Don't let the Terrorists chalk up another loss for us Americans! If you close this to the public, the terrorists are getting just what they want, for us to lose our freedoms! Please don't close the trail.
954	steven slick	albuquerque	Should not be taken
953	Evelyn Benz	Cedar Crest	We enjoy very much hiking on this trail, because you can not hear any traffic noise ( at the other trails it is not quiet) and the trails are very nice and in a good condition. We are not happy to loose this trails.
952	Derek Lowe	Austria	No comment
951	Patrick Jantz	Sandia Park, NM	The Otero Canyon trails are some of the best places to bike and hike in the state of New Mexico. Otero is much too valuable to too many members of the community to be fenced off. Please reconsider your current proposal. Thanks for your time.
950	Ken Whiton	Albuquerque, NM	In our democracy, allowing for meaningful public input on government decisions is essential. Even though this land is currently in the hands of the military, it is still owned by the citizens of the United States and we should have the final say on how it is used. It is not right that citizens would be denied access to land that is owned by all of us especially when it has been open to the public for twenty years and is obviously NOT essential to the military. If it was essential to the military, then why has it been open for so long?
949	Julie Whitman	Albuquerque, NM	No Comment
948	Eric Stephan	Albuquerque	Albuquerque is a great place to live because of the outdoor activity is relatively available, but with the expansion of roads taking away trails in the foothills and if DOD fences off other trails people will be forced to drive a greater distance to get to recreational sites. This will definately detract from the appeal of living in Albuquerque.
947	Dr. Keith S. Dickerson	Albuquerque, NM	As a physician, I highly support keeping this trail system open, as it provides excellent exercise opportunities. With obesity and overweight reaching epidemic proportions, the community needs all the exercise options we can provide.
946	John F. Robbenhaar	Albuquerque	Please keep these trails open to the public! Surely KAFB can address its security concerns while allowing continued use of these publuc lands.
945	Bettie Coen	Albuquerque (Four Hills)	no comment
944	Bernard Sopky	Albuquerque	Save OTERO!
943	Julie Whitman	Albuquerque, NM	No Comment
942	Seth Nickerson	Upstate NY (Moving to NM)	no comment
941	Jack Burchfield	Amarillo, TX	no comment
940	Chadwick Spencer	Albuquerque, NM	No comment
939	Mark Elings	Albuquerque	This is a special place for many people. It would be a shame to lose it!
938	Cullin Lumpkins	Edgewood	Let me know if I can do anything.
937	Casey Crosby	Foothill Ranch, CA	After moving to CA over a year ago, Otero still beats any trail in here. Also, it is quite obvious the wild outdoors is rapidly dissapearing and we need places to disappear ourselves.
936	Jess Alford	Tijeras	This is one of the premier bird watching spots in the state. We all need it.
935	Robert Epstein	Albuquerque	Save the Trail.
934	Michael Rogholt	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
933	Cathy Dahms	Albuquerque, NM	I have mountain biked Otera Canyon for many, many years, and want to keep the trail open. I favor the alternative that would keep the trail open by using appropriate fencing.
932	Erin Herring	Albuquerque, NM	none
931	Ty Kattenhorn	albuquerque	We have a problem with obeastity, how will this help the long term health problems that our country faces?
930	Robert LeBlanc	ABQ, NM	Please reconsider the fence line and keep what's open open.
929	Joe Groess	Albuquerque	I agree that there should be some solution that both sides can agree on. In fact having the trails be used by citizens is going to be more secure than having nobody up there but the fence. real criminals can get though fences, if motivated. Having citizens flowing through the trails would hinder the ability terrorists getting to the fences un-noticed.
928	Jeremy Spray	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
927	Stefan Hamelin	Kirtland AFB, NM	Otero Canyon is some of the best mountain biking trails around Albuquerque... when it was closed for the majority of last season due to fire potential, I missed it terribly. I can't imagine how disappointing it would be to all trail enthusiasts if this wonderful area was to be forever restricted.
926	kathleen colleran	new mexico	Also Please let me know how a chain link fence will help national security. And if it will what actual difference does it make if it is pushed back a couple of miles when the things needing protecting are miles away. Comprimise Comprimise Comprimise. kahtleen colleran
925	Jeffery Parker	Albuquerque	Fence and defend have common etymological roots, 'to ward off'. The DOD protects the public good by fencing off a military complex. The DOD harms the public good by fencing off public lands that help maintain the well-being of the public. The only benefit that might come from fencing off Otero Canyon would be the protection of plants and furry critters.
924	Randy Roberts	Southern California	Please keep this beautiful trail open.... We love to come to New Mexico to ride it...
923	James Freymiller	Sandia Park, NM	no comment
922	William Clark	Canyon, Texas	no comment
921	Elliot McKinney	Amarillo Texas	no comment
920	Michael David Hamm	7240 Luella Anne Dr. NE Albuquerque, NM. 87109	Please save this area my our kids, mine love it
919	Karen Gehrke	Albuquerque	PLEASE LET US RIDE. IT's a beautiful area and riding and hiking are healthy things to do. Albuquerque needs to keep positive trails available.
918	Christina Paez	Albuquerque	Build a fence will not keep people out but only make the trails more fun to ride!
917	Kurt Leitch	Australia	The way of the future is peace, not war. I should think that riding bikes around the bush is far more conducive to peace than segmenting and annexing land. Take care, Kurt
916	john von hollen	albuquerque	i believe that since the land in question is technically forest service land leased to the DOE and will presumably be returned some day, the current posted boundry along the western edge of the DoE boundry trail wound serve as an adequate fenced line; securing the withdrawal area and preserving the existing trail network. everybody has a victory then.
915	Michael Koger, Sr., M.D.	Tuscaloosa, Alabama	no comment
914	Gregory D. Shimonek	Omaha,NE	no comments
913	Mark Doppke	Albuquerque	Keep the canyon open.
912	Kelly Morgan, MD	Cedar Crest, NM	Otero Canyon is one of the gems of the Sandia/Manzano mountains and it is vitally important to countless people who recreate there. Please don't fence Otero off from those who love and care for it and from those who have not yet had the chance to experience it. Please let us find a solution satisfactory to both parties!! Kelly Morgan, MD Cedar Crest, NM
911	James R Burton	Albuquerque	I have enjoyed riding my off-road motorcycle in that area for the last 15 years and have cleared and cleaned the trails for a significant portion of that time and would hate to see this close in opportunity to ride taken away.
910	Steven Dougherty	Albuquerque	This is ridiculous. Can't we just leave well enough alone?
909	Chuan Banh	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
908	Stephen Crothers	Albuquerque, NM	What a silly idea. Putting in a fence in on the west ridge will require major construction (destruction) of the area, requiring a road big enough for large trucks and heavy equipment. What they need to do is build the fence lower, since none of the "dangerous" areas are near the trails anyway.
907	James Broska	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
906	Anthony Martinez	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
905	Dustin Garrick	Santa Fe, NM	Keep Otero Canyon open to the public. The Department of Defense is an arm of our representative government funded by tax dollars. Please keep the space open to the public
904	James E. Bennett	1829 Dorothy N.E. Alb. 87112	You could not print my comment!!!
903	Scott Donofrio	724 13th St NW, ABQ NM 87102	I think we need to consider freedom as the most important concept. Homeland security should come after that or we are no longer free and there is nothing for homeland security to protect.
902	James Burnett	Albq. NM	.
901	Paul Diana	Albuquerque, NM	Save Otero!!
900	Tim Fowler	Santa Fe, NM	no comment
899	Ginny Olcott	Santa Fe, New Mexico	Considering the ever-encroaching urban sprawl onto pristine open space, Otero Canyon MUST remain open to recreation.
898	Bradley Barnes	Mount Pearl, NL	save the trails, ditch the fence.
897	Brena Wessel	Albuquerque	No comment
896	Kate Prusack	Santa Fe	no comment
895	Trent Hart	Albuquerque NM	hello
894	Therese A. Baca	ABQ	NEW MEXICO IS ONE OF THE ONLY STATES THAT IS SO WELL PRESERVED AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC IN SO MANY AREAS. BIKERS,CLIMBERS AND HIKERS LOVE THIS AREA AND i CAN SAY THAT I FREQUENT THE BIG ROCKS AREA AND OTERO ALMOST MONTHLY. LETS COME UP WITH SOME ALTERNATE OPTIONS TO FENCING OFF THE TRAILS.
893	lester gyongyosi	ALbuquerque nm 87109	mt. biking is not a crime, we can reach a compromise....
892	ruth chow`	sandia park	no comment
891	Alex Allen	Alb NM	Avid recreational user mountain biker/hiker in area. concerned about lose of access for recreation and wildlife corridors
890	Eric Hindes	colorado	no comment
889	Bill Carden	9054 N Safflower Ln	Thank you for your time.
888	Heidi Giebel	Albuquerque, NM	Please keep this area open!
887	John Nenninger	Albuquerque	Otero Canyon is one of the reasons that Abq. is such an amazing place to live. Closing it out of paranoia or for any of the other reasons described is a mistake. Please reconsider.
886	Eileen Garvin	Albuquerque	Please keep this area open for outdoor use!
885	Laura Galloway	Sandia Park, NM	As a Mtn. biking newbie i cut my teeth on the otero trail. it's dear to my heart, don't fence it off!! :-)
884	Paul Danner	Albuquerque	Don't close otero!
883	Casey W. Cook	Edgewood, NM	The trails in Otero Canyon are a treasure. The land on which the trails are located has much more value to trail users than the the military, who apparently use it for nothing but a buffer.
882	Monica Harris	Lawrence	Thanks... the world is becoming too small to misuse what little nature we have left.
881	Michelle Sanchez	ABQ	no comment
880	chris rosol	albuquerque, nm	DOE/DOD, please reconsider the closure of this area to recreational use. I find it difficult to believe that the continued use of these trails by the outdoors set in any way presents a security risk to the nearby DOD and DOE facilities. My guess is that there are far easier ways to cause trouble than hiking many miles over unimproved trails to do it. Again, please reconsider this closure.
879	Phil Hoover	Albuquerque, NM	Recreational use of Otero Canyon can and should be maintained as KAFB takes steps to improve security.
878	Brian P. Dwyer	Four Hills	I use the area twice on average per month and would surely like to continue. Thanks
877	Kirby Houston	Albuquerque	This proposed fence will not improve security at all. Anyone can get through a fence.
876	peter wilson	santa fe, nm	Please consider the desires of the citizens when protecting our national interests
875	Daniel Hutchins	Alberque NM	I love to Mountain Bike in Otero Canyon please do not fence off some of the best single track in New Mexico
874	Shawna O'Briant	El Paso, Texas	I ride the trails all around NM and Albquerque and would hate to loose another trail.
873	Rob Johnson	Albuquerque, NM	Please do not close off Otero Canyon to recreational use.
872	Frank J. Maldonado	Albuquerque, NM	No Comment
871	dan caruso	albuquerque	no comment
870	Ronald D. Pedersen	Sandia Labs	DOE and DoD should not take this great hiking and biking spot away from us.
869	John Covan	Albuquerque	I have pedaled Otero.
868	Lynne Herbert	Albuquerque, New Mexico	no comment
867	Garner Mathiasmeier	Albuquerque, New Mexico	This is one of our last areas to enjoy that is not developed or closed off. Please continue to let the public enjoy this land.
866	Christine Kiser	Four hills area	Otero is one of my favorite trails in Abq. I know many people use and respect the trail.
865	David C. Williams	Albuquerque, NM	Much of this region is miles from any site of national security concern -- there has to be a better way to both protect national security and preserve access to a valuable recreational area.
864	brian sanchez	belen n.m.	n/c
863	Carol E. Bellows	Rio Rancho	no comment
862	Brendan Falvey	Albuquerque, New Mexico	The colonists of this country left the old country because the King had commendeered all the good land to himself. Seems our government is now doing the same.
861	Sharon Matzek	Albuquerque, NM	So much of our land becomes closed to public use because of privatization. Land was not meant to be owned, but shared, and we are less and less conscious of this obligation to care for and share space. Otero Canyon has been a place to hike for decades. What would be the purpose of closing it now? Please leave this area open to hikers who willingly respect the canyon and its many uses.
860	William Craven	Albuquerque	no comment
859	Michael Gibbons	Notre Dame, IN	no comment
858	Stephen J. Giebel	Albuquerque NM	I hope that thost makeing this decision will be open minded to the opinions and concerns of the community and not automaticcaly build a fence for a perceived need to increase security. Please be open to our needs and I will be open to the needs of the AFB.
857	Craig Stegman	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
856	Graig	Ohio	I am lucky enough to ride trails that I really dont have to fear being closed down. But when I travel to ride trails thats when I suffer the consequences. i also sign this for the people that do suffer from trails closing.
855	Andrew Gerken	Albuquerque NM	Please.....Please...No!
854	Celeste Nossiter	Albuquerque NM	This is a premier hiking spot close to the city which means it gets a lot of recreational use. Fencing it off now after more than 20 years doesn't make sense.
853	Wesley Owens	Santa Fe, NM	no comment
852	William S. Hill	Albuquerque, NM	No comment
851	ARTURO CARDONA	ALBUQUERQUE	NO COMMENT
850	David M. Gabel	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
849	Peter Rehn	Albuquerque	Please reconsider either the idea of the fence or it's location to allow the community access to this incredible natural area.
848	Edward A. Henry	Abq	I just started riding this trail and it is one of the most enjoyable around. ed
847	Matt Grush	Albuquerque, NM	Please review the boundries that the DOD may need. If they could be revised to allow this area to be used for recreation that would work best for everybody.
846	Jeremy Carey	Albuquerque	I think the DOD has enough land that should better utalized rather than using this great land.
845	Willa Hafich	Albuquerque	I've been mountain biking in Otero for years. It's such a quet spot, I love going up there with friends. Please keep this land open for all users. Albuquerqueans and east mountainers alike cherish Otero Canyon as a place to recreate.
844	Patrick Orion Mullen	Albuquerque	No Comment.
843	Jeanne Mayer	Tucson, arizona	_Please keep otero open to the constituents of the USA
842	heather sias	New Haven, CT	I thought the Air Force was, in general, pro-mountain biking. Rather than shutting down trails, they should encourage their staff to ride.
841	Sara Salter	Sandia Park NM	no comment
840	Paul Mauermann	Rio Rancho, NM	The Otero trails are the best trails in the Albuquerque area. The effect of closing them would not just hurt users of Otero but of all trails in the East Mountains because hikers and riders would move to other trails causing great stress on those trail systems.
839	Thomas	Rio Rancho	Best riding in NM!
838	Chris Wagg	Albuquerque	Cannot the DOD spare the trails by doing a land-swap with the NFS? (this has happened many times in Los Alamos!)
837	Daniel L. Sanchez	Albuquerque	No comments
836	Jon Peterson	Cedar Crest, NM	A trail user.
835	Brian Belew	Edgewood NM	no comment
834	Keith M McKay	9715 Stone St. Albuquerque NM 87114	My tax dollars want the area to stay open!
833	susan slater	albuquerque	no comment
832	Clinton Hobart	Albuquerque, NM	If there's going to be a fence, fence the areas not populated by major and maintained trails.
831	Heather Edwards	at Nationals in CA	please share this space with we the taxpaying, mountain biking, beauty loving public
830	Mark A. Dombrowski	Socorro, NM	no comment
829	Richard Davies	Albuquerque	Please allow continued use of this area for hiking and mountain biking.
828	Michael Turner	Phoenix, AZ	no comment
827	Erik Basil	San Diego, Calif.	Recereational access to public lands is one of the reasons my family and I visit and spend money in locations like this one.
826	Hughe Jorgen	Dallas, Texas	Putting up a fence won't keep the A'rabs from attacking. Having citizens using the trail will.
825	David Colbert	Albuquerque	Prohibit motorized vehicles, but leave Otero open to hikers, horses and mountainbikes!
824	Paula Rimmer	Cedar Crest	we need our trails!
823	Dennis Morrison	Livermore Ca.	This is a great resource for the public.
822	Jon Dickinson	Peaceful Valley, CO	Please don't close this trail
821	Seth Oldham	Houston, Texas	This area is a gem for all types of recreationists, and I hope that the DoD can come up with a solution that doesn't compromise the hard work that has been put into the trail network in Otero.
820	Evelyn M. Benz	Cedar Crest, NM 87008	Save these wonderful trails!!!
819	Tom A. Benz	Cedar Crest, NM 87008	Great for recreation, easy access. Why to close this wonderful erea so near to city? What is to defense there? I saw only trees, cacti and beautiful scenery
818	Darin Maroni	Santa Fe New Mexico	no comment
817	Dennis Barron	Albuquerque	PUblic land should be available to the people.
816	Scott Kaufman	Colorado	You are going to cause a drop in tourism dollars with this fence.
815	Shane Swanson	Redding, CA	Please keep the Otero region open for responsible, human powered recreation. Thanks!
814	john red-horse	Albuquerque.	No comment.
813	James Shepherd	Socorro NM	This is a waste of tax payers money.
812	Nik Norlin	Albuquerque, NE heights	Please save the trails, I mountain bike
811	Jennifer Norlin	Albuquerque, NE heights	I use this area for mountain biking
810	David Yin	Hanover, New Hampshire	Although I've only had the opportunity to run the trails twice, I'd like to return. I genuinely enjoyed them.
809	Marcia Sletten	UNM	Otero is one of the funnest trails in the east mountains, let alone a beautiful one! I hope the DOD can can work to make it a win-win situation for everybody without closing off the majority of the trail.
808	Darrell G. Thomas	po box 976, Cedar Crest, nm 87008	can u provide a additional map that shows the trail relative to South 14, don't zoom in on the map so muchtks for getting this going
807	Robert Cronin	Albuquerque NM	Please save the trails!
806	Paul Freshour	Albuquerque	Forest service lands withdrawn by Kirtland AFB that are not being used for R&D and that pose no risk to the public should be returned to USFS management and open to recreational use. This area has a long history of recreational use and does not appear to pose any risk to the users. Returning this protion of the withdrawn lands to the USFS will decrease the area that requires fencing resulting in significant cost savings to KAFB and the taxpayer.
805	Mary J. Davis	Tijeras, NM	Please find a practical solution that allows the Otero Canyon trail sytem to remain open to recreationalists. Thanks.
804	Patrick R. Vigil	Albuquerque, NM	There is no reason or excuse to deprive American Citizens the free use of OUR public lands.
803	John Gould	Albuquerque	Leave the trail open. I do not believe that the AF USES this area. It is treated as a buffer Zone and having the trail left outside a proposed fence would NOT affect AF operations or security.
802	Peter Santa Anna	el paso , texas	dont do it!!!!!!!!!
801	Perry Jewett	Spearfish, SD	www.blackhills.com/ridgeriders
800	Anne Shepard	Massachusetts	Please keep this open space accessible for multi-use passive recreation. Fencing this area serves no purpose and is an uneccessary waste of taxpayer money that should be spent in ways that yield more essential and tangible benefits to Kirtland AFB, it's personnel, and the community in which it exists.
799	Bill Turgeon	Hackensack, Minnesota	no comment
798	Robert L. Quinlan	abq NM	I think we can work a plan that will satisfy both the DOE's homeland security position and the people who would like to still be able to access this beautiful area.
797	Michael M. Mitchell	Tijeras, NM	I love to ride this trail and consider it to be a true "gem" for the area, and the nation. This is a classic trail and should not be fenced off.
796	Richard Fortescue	Albuquerque	If there are dangers from ordinance, spend the money to clean it up, but don't close off one of the best areas to bike in the state and one of my personal favorites! The fence could be built to still allow access to the trails and also provide the required security. RF
795	Daniel Doornbos	Albuquerque NM	space is currently open and used. It would seem the boundary/fence could be set outside of where the space is already in use.
794	Doug Peot	Michigan	Please don't shut another great riding area down. I was planning a trip to the area soon and was hoping to ride here.
793	Jim Davis	Missouri	Leave it Open!!!!! Use the money for real security, Fences don't work. Just look at the US/Mexico Border.
792	James Alan Porter	Albuquerque	no comment
791	Candice Nelson	Albuquerque	no comments
790	Perry Prudhomme	Texas	There must be a way to keep the trails open adn still achieve the level of safety the DOD desires.
789	Ron Quiett	Albuquerque, NM	One of my favorite trail systems over the last 12 yrs. Have ridden this trail 3 times in last 2 months.
788	David Novick	Albuquerque, NM	Keep it open.
787	Dave Sobel	boulder	too many trail are being closed to all user groups (bicycles included), don't let Otero Canyon become another
786	Clint Malin	Albuquerque	no comment
785	Carolyn Peralta	Albuquerque	no comments
784	Bob Wieck	Omaha, NE	no comment
783	Russell Knight	Tabernash, CO	The DOD should consider how to work with the local people to develop positive relationships that can pay dividends when the Air Force wants something itself.
782	David Luck	Albuquerque	This is a great trail system
781	Jacob Goldbogen	rio rancho nm	DOn't fence it in!
780	Mickey Nelson	Albuq NM	Otero is my childrens favorite spot!
779	Shonna Koch	Midwest	Kappa Nu
778	Phillip W. Fuerschbach	Ponderosa pines subdivision, Tijeras	I live just a few miles from David Canyon. I have enjoyed mountain biking and off road motorcycling on these trails for many years. I think this is a waste of taxpayer money.
777	scott young	austin tx	that is crap. if the y can spend that much money on a fence they should be able to reroute a trail and make it as good if not better
776	Cora Vandecar	University of New Mexico	no comment
775	Elizabeth Sage Colombo	ABQ, NM	Please keep Otero Canyon open!!!
774	angelika valdez	albuquerque, NM	we looovvvvvvve riding and running otero, please don't close it!
773	Aaron Allen	Albuquerque, NM	No comment.
772	Steve LePera	Blacksburg, VA	I ride 7 days a week here in VA and just want to support fellows out west. I'm sure a way can be found to secure any critical areas w/out taking away publics use of the land. Afterall, what is the point of the "land of the free" if jackasses from the other side of the planet can dictate how we use our own backyard??
771	Julien Trudel	Montreal, Quebec, Canada	They have no good reasons to do it.
770	Joanne Fredrich	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
769	Brad Doxtater	USA	Stop the federal government land grab!
768	Matt McDonough	St. Louis	Kappa Nu
767	Robert A. Willams	Los Alamos, NM	no comment
766	Brad Saunders	Lee's Summit, MO	Good luck!
765	James Gale	Albuquerque	This is one of the best and prettiest rides in the ABQ area, it would be a major loss to the community with little forseable real need to be closed. Dont do it!
764	Timothy P. ODonnell	Indianapolis, IN	No Comment
763	Ken Miner	Lenexa KS	I have ridden Otero Canyon trailand would like to travel back to ride it again. Please reconsider your plan to close this section of land for security reasons. Paraphrasing Benjiman Franklin: "Never give up personal freedom or liberty in the name of security".
762	Barry Ritchey	Albuquerque, NM	I cannot believe one of NM's best mountan bike singletrack trails would be ruined...!!
761	Linda D. Graham	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
760	Kathryn Lombard	Albquerque, New Mexico	None.
759	Todd Martz	Kansas City	Kappa Nu
758	Roger Collins	Kansas City	Kappa Nu
757	James A. Reid	Palmer Lake, Colorado	I actually support your right and desire to fence off whatever part of the base you see fit. However, I would ask that you consider what the Air Force Academy practices, and that is they close off their trails during high risk times. I realize it will require a good relationship and no-nosense cooperation with the community, but it might be worth a try. Consider this request invalid if you truly believe the area needs to be off-limits due to a high security need. I don't want to seem contradictory, but a functioning base does have more immediate security needs than a university. Thank you for your consideration.
756	mark sewards	21 perdiz canyon rd placitas nm	I live in Placitas, and I drive to Otero Canyon (40 miles away) often to mountain bike. This may sound excessive, but the trails there are much more fun than the trails in placitas due to the extensive amounts of development done on the area.
755	Edward Hoffman	Edgewood, NM 87015	Closing part or all of this multi-use trail system will substantially increase the traffic in the only other multi-use trail system in the area both stressing the resources and creating dangerous conditions. Please consider keeping the Otero trail system open to all users.
754	Eric Hankla	Albuquerque	No comment
753	Keary Howley	Farmington, NM	I recently relocated to the 4 corners region, but during the previous 10 years I lived in Albuquerque and enjoyed countless bike rides and hikes in Otero canyon. This area helps make Albuquerque a very special place among larger cities, and grealty improves the citizens' quality of life. I urge the DOD to re-think its proposed action in favor of a more well reasoned policy such as land exchange with the Forest Service, or a less restrictive access policy.
752	david brown	los alamos nm	no comment
751	Margaret Welk	Albuquerque, NM	please keep the trails open!
750	Octavio Hinojos	87110	Petition to leave open the Otero Canyon trail area.
749	Harold E. Lawson Jr.	albuquerque	I think it is a shame to close more public land. Doing so in the name of home security is a joke. I'm not aware that a fence could stop a terrorist attack. It will noly stop trail users from having a good time.
748	Zach Owens	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
747	Hugh D. Selby	University of Arizona	The Otero Canyon area is one of the most beautiful hiking/biking spots in the ABQ region, perhaps all of NM. Although it borders on some of the remote (and I mean REMOTE) corners of the base, it is absurd to think of the entire area as a threat to security. Indeed, full closure smacks of some sort of underhanded developement agenda rather than a question of security. I hope NM isn't following in AZ's sprawling development footsteps. Anytime I return to my beloved home state I look forward to a trip to Otero Canyon. It would be a real shame if I couldn't do so anymore. I respect the need for enhanced security; surely there must be an alternative to complete closure of this area. Please keep Otero open!
746	Jeremy Aslaksen	Albuquerque, New Mexico	PLEASE keep Otero open!!!!!!!!
745	Robert Gilchrist	Tijeras, NM	No Comment
744	Matthew L. Findley	Irving, TX	For years I have heard stories about the exciting mountian biking that can be done in the beautiful trails of the Otero Canyon. It is my desire to ride these trails one day and it is for this reason, that I sincerly hope these trails remain open to the public in the future. Please to not fence off the Orero Canyon.
743	William Crafts	Rio Rancho, NM	This "homeland security" nonsense is already WAY out of hand. This is just one more imbecillic example.
742	Steve Frinsko	Hailey, Idaho	I know I don't live in the area (nor have I ever ridden there) but I hate to see any trails closed Especially those that have been well used and maintained for 20 years. Even more so when the "reason" for the closure seems to be an arbitrary need for increased security. Thanks.
741	tim willis	albuquerque,nm	Why not use the money to build a fence between Mexico & USA
740	Jonathan Wilson	Austin, TX	no comment
739	Michael Friedman	Telluride, CO	DOD, please show good will and keep this area open to the public.
738	Christopher Henderson	Albuquerque	no comment
737	Matthew Martin	Albuquerque	This area provides a positive outlet for recreational purposes. This is something that needs to be promoted.
736	Christopher Morris	Shiprock, NM	I enjoy riding the Otero Canyon area when I am in Albuquerque. it is accesible and high quality singletrack. It seems like it should be possible to balance KAFB security needs with recreational use of part of the area.
735	dan baker	santa fe	it would be a shame to lose access to this area... many groups have worked hard to build a great trail system to serve albuquerque and surrounding areas.
734	Christopher Cook	Boise, ID	keep the trail open
733	Julie M. Steffes	Tijeras, NM	We have too few trails now as housing encroaches on the edge of the national forest. If there is a need, have an ordnance sweep for safety.
732	Jami Porter Lara	Albuquerque, NM	The DOD already has exclusive access to enough land. Public recreational use of Otero Canyon is not a security threat.
731	David Harris	Durango, CO	No comment
730	Pamela East	Ridgway, CO	Born and raised in Albuquerque, dad worked on the base until he retired and moved also to CO. Good Luck!
729	Richard Abruzzo	Albuquerque, New Mexico	If fence must be installed, place it a manner that preserves the existing trails. Consider the continued use of this land by recreationists a public service to those who pay DOD bills with their taxes.
728	Ryan Severn	Omaha, Nebraska	Is there a way for the AFB to maintain security with a fence closer to the military structures and equipment currently in use, while still allowing public access to the precedented recreational area?
727	Jim O'Leary	Albuquerue	no comment
726	Lance P. Stelling	Kansas City, Missouri	Kappa Nu 48
725	Brad James	St. Louis	Kappa Nu
724	Alex Stewart	Indianapolis, IN	There has to be a better way to ensure the security of this facility without closing the trails to the taxpayers!
723	Jason Quenzler	Albuquerque	This is some of the best mountain biking New Mexico has to offer. Beautiful, quiet, technical.
722	Larry Tozier	Kansas City, MO	KN119
721	Brent Mayhew	Kansas City	Kappa Nu Chp.
720	Jared P. Welch	Missouri	Kappa Nu 229
719	Darin Roark	Phoenix, AZ	KN 174
718	Justin Arnold	New York City	Kappa Nu
717	Jeff Bueker	Southeast US	Kappa Nu Lives On ......
716	Don Sears	St. Louis. MO	Kappa Nu
715	Robert Banagay	Albuquerque	While I realize the DOD has control of the land, I don't think the threat justifys closing this area down completely. I have no problem altering it, but does the DOD have current plans to begin utilizing it? If not then the land should be left alone. I think Kirkland officials or DOD (whoever just realized this land was there and wants to cage it off) is overreacting to the threat that exists in Albuquerque. I don't understand how fencing this area off makes me safer?
714	Cameron Gandy	Albuquerque	no comment
713	Ryan M. Benson	Minneapolis, Minnesota	While living in Denver I used to make multiple trips to the area for he scenic beauty and the peace of riding in a relatively prestine trail system. I look forward to revisting the area in the near future and would be rather disgusted that with all the technology the DOD has available the best solution they could come up with is let's build a big fence miles from the actual Sandia lab. What's next big moats and draw bridges. Here's hoping somebody wakes up and realizes that better solutions are available.
712	Troy A. Nelson	Omaha, NE	Please don't close the trails.
711	JUlie Burgess	Albuquerque	We ride Oteroe every year for our club of at least 100 people, it owuld be a shame to lose this trail for a fence that can be easily thwarted by terrorists, I think that the fact that we mountain bikers use it often will deter use by Terrorists. Thanks, Julie
710	Craig Belser	Missouri	PLease leave our beloved trails alone!
709	Denny Hoskins	Missouri	Kappa Nu
708	Jeffrey Rosett	Albuquerque	Please keep access to the trails available!
707	Leigh Baca	South 217	I agree with alot of the statements already discussed esp. dealing with the fire issue.
706	carl Smith	albuquerque	A topographic boundary, i.e. the ridgeline, makes far more sense
705	Vince Black	Albuquerque	Please don't close off this area. For some people, it's all they have. Thank you.
704	Ralph W. Richardson	Albuquerque NM	Well, I sure a shootin' can't ride a bike. However, as owner of "New Mexico's Largest Bike Stores", I view this area as an resource that can help put money in my pocket, and consequently would hate to see this trail system shut down. I spend my hard earned dollars right here in New Mexico, and would hate to see one penny less in my wallet. Every dollar I spend helps the local economy.
703	Viktor Ramos	Albuquerque	no comment
702	Zack Rhodes	St. Louis, Missouri	Kappa Nu
701	Jeffry N. Koch	United States	Kappa Nu
700	Kenneth C Schneider	Cedar Crest, NM	Consider option of moving fence deeper into the Military Withdrawal. This would satisfy security concerns but permit most of present recreational use.
699	Jerry Sue Thompson	Albuquerque	I would understand and be supportive, if I thought this would really improve security. However, I am not at all convinced of that, and I feel that it would be a very expensive proposition, ineffective, and unneccesarily anger and frustrate those who enjoy and use the area. If plans do proceed, please add/reroute trails so the area is still usable by the public. Thank you for considering our perspective.
698	Larry Glover	Santa Fe	no comment
697	otto appenzeller	Albuquerque	Persons who do not hike or ride the trails are the likely danger not the users. Such individuals are also more likely to be spotted and reported by legitimate users. So, keep the trails open for the protection of DOD land.
696	Steve Hansen & Peggy Hansen	Cedar Crest	This is a healthy place for healthy americans to play with their family and friends to stay healthy...
695	Bruce Wilcox	southern california	no comment
694	Theresa Lynn Murphy	Omaha, NE USA	Keep it the land of the free. Do the right thing.
693	Lisa Stewart	Albuquerque	no comment
692	F. Kyle Stewart	Albuquerque	no comment
691	Scott Donofrio	Albuquerque	The "freedom" in this country is dissolving. The "Liberty Bell" is barricaded. It doesn't get any worse than that, symbolically anyway. Personally, I'd rather spend time in Otero Canyon than by Liberty Bell, but it is important to me to be able to in or near either, so that I retain my freedom. Regarding the Liberty Bell, the terrorists already have won. I hope they don't win with Otero Canyon, too.
690	Lindsey Moore	Albuquerque	no comment
689	Rachael Evans	Albuquerque	No comment
688	gordon b eatman	cedar crest	no comment
687	steven dickey	omaha,nebraska	none
686	Noah Zeller	Durango, CO	Leave the trails open to students and others!!
685	Renee F Brown	Albuquerque NM	no comment
684	shane meyer	parker colorado	no comment
683	Carol Miller Davis	Placitas, NM	Keep up the good work.
682	John D. J. Boyd	Albuquerque, NM	I question the security issue, since this area has been open for several years and is well away from secure areas. Also, if there are unexploded ordinances in the area, why has it been opened for so long and none have been discovered. Surely a compromise could be reached since the hiking trails only encroach a very little onto DOD property
681	Bill and Mary Raynovich	10 Days Done Road, Tijeras NM 87059	The Otero Trail is one of the treasures of the Manzano Mountains. We hike the trail nearly every week. We support the security interests of the Department of Denfense, but appeal to please try to find a way to provide for our homeland security without unnecessarily taking away our quality of life.
680	Barb Leedom	Madrid, NM	I agree, my husband and I will be contacting our congressman. We certainly understand the need for security, however there needs to be a compromise. Moving the fence to the west would still permit safety, but also allow the trails to be used by all. Please, save Otero Canyon. Thank you
679	Ryan Buckner	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
678	Thomas F. Fitzpatrick, Lt. Colonel, USAF (Ret.)	Warrensburg, Missouri	My wife, Joan, and I fully support full public access to the Otero Canyon trails, as that access has existed for over 50 years. From a community relations viewpoint, as well as financial, I would think that the DOD would be more than willing to vacate their ownership and responsibility/liability for the area, especially with the added benefit of enhanced community relations. I am contacting my Congressman to look into this, and I would urge other supporters to do the same. Thomas F. Fitzpatrick Lt. Colonel, USAF (Ret.)
677	Rico Morales	Santa Fe, NM	Best biketrails around!!!!!!!
676	Adam	Virginaia	no comment
675	andrew carrillo	albuquerque new mexico	I have been hiking and biking otero for over ten years, it would be ashame if it was taken away from us.
674	David Volkert	Seattle Wa	No comment
673	John Knight	Placitas, New Mexico	Please, just put the fence up west of where we ride. That way EVERYBODY wins.
672	Liam Rice-McClure	Edgewood N.M.	no comment
671	Chris Berbert	Washington, DC	no comment
670	Charles Procner	Kansas	GRATUITOUSLY MEDDLESOME GOVERNMENT "Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it whether it exists or not, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedy." - Sir Ernest Benn
669	Ilse Bleck	Los Alamos, NM	A compromise that would meet the needs of both parties involved should be possible.
668	Carl Sylvia	Albuquerque	no comment
667	Wayne Ruemmele	McCall, Idaho	I don't live near Albequerque, however I have ridden Otero Canyon. It is a wonderful resource for the people of the area. Please find a way to balance security needs with recreational needs.
666	Ann Newsted	North Valley	I worked with The East Manzano Alliance years ago and we got about 1100 acres returned to Cibola NF. I don't know if that land is included with your map. I found the Congressional office of Steve Schiff ( at that time) to be helpful. Maybe Heather Wilson will also be helpful.
665	Jennifer A. Johnson	La Jara, NM 87027	Please keep this area open to the public. JJ
664	kil ho shin	chicago	Otero Canyon obviously is well loved by many people who enjoy the outdoors. Please reconsider, I know security is a concern but also emotionel well-being be equally important.
663	earl Lee	haverford, PA	Land should be preserved to benefit the people. Free use of land is one of the freedoms that we enjoy in this country. Please don't take it away.
662	David Bouquin	148 Manhattan Loop, Los Alamos, NM 87544	This canyon provides vital recreation for a large population. Canyon's like Otero give us a sense of place to defend.
661	Eunice K. Riemer	Los Alamos	No comment.
660	Peter D. Falk	Albuquerque	I would think that the presence of hikers, bikers and riders would add to the security of the area, more so than an easily cut fence.
659	Chris Bonsall	New Jersey	Home Land Security is important......however, recreation is just as important. Don't Put Up the Fence........I'm sure there is another alturnative to closing off the area to bikers, hikers and horse riders. Look for another alturnative before close the land to recreationalists. Thanks for your time and consideration!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
658	Ryan Haack	Sandia Park	This is a great trail system, dont wreck it!!
657	Anthony McDougle	Maryland	I support this petition as long as we remember that the land actually belongs to the DoD.
656	David F. Peters	Durango, CO	Leave Otero Canyon open and accesible to all. Don't fence it off!
655	William H. Lipscomb	Los Alamos, NM	This is a beauiful area. Please leave it open to the public!
654	Ben Steckelberg	The North Shore of Minnesota	no comment.
653	James Esparza	Albuquerque, NM	Please let us ride.
652	Chris Dadzitis	Berkeley, CA	Save the trails!
651	Anita N Feliciano	Madrid, NM	New Mexico needs these trails- closing them won't keep terrorists out, just citizens
650	Steve Perella	San Francisco, CA	no comment
649	Marta Rangitsch	Rapid City, South Dakota	no comment
648	Tim Rangitsch	Rapid City, South Dakota	no comment
647	claudia ulma	colorado	no comment
646	Anthony D. Bravo	Albuqueruque, NM	DO NOT CLOSE OFF OTERO CANYON!!!! It is by far one of the best places I have ever gone biking on!!!!! If you close it...we will ride anyways!!!!!
645	Randy Toone	Rockford, Illinois	While I am not a resident and haven't yet had the opportunity to visit the area in question, I have a problem with trail closures in general. If there is nothing dangerous or vital to national security in the area, why waste the money on a fence? Fence off the really sensitive areas, but let the people who have been enjoying the non-sensitive area for years continue to do so. If there wasn't a problem before, what's changed? Let them ride.
644	David Hughes	Albuquerque	Move the military boundry to the west
643	Lannett Ortiz	Madison Middle School	no comment
642	Leonard Cheslock	1528 N Foote Ave, Colo Spgs, CO 80909	Please allow recreational use and enjoyment to continue. I have heard many a cyclist talk about riding in this area. I plan to ride the trail system this fall...please allow it to remain open.
641	Lawrence Giuffre	New York City	no comment
640	Jason Daniel Radler	Albuquerque	No Comment
639	John Mauldin	Albuquerque	Please try to fence only what is absolutely required rather than blanket. It is much harder to change later.
638	Guy Dahms	Albuquerque, NM	Maybe an alternative fence line routing that would preserve public access to the Otero Canyon trails system?
637	Tim McCown	Durango, CO	While I no longer live in the Albuquerque area, I still ride Otero Canyon when I visit in the summer. It is one of the classic mountain bike trails of all of NM, and is definitely worth keeping.
636	Perry Barrow	Albuquerque NM	no comment
635	Erin Hensley	Bothell, WA	I've recently moved to Washington from Albuquerque. Please continue to keep Otero Cyn accessible for recreational use. Thanks!
634	Dana C. Catlett	Kansas City, MO	Hobbies are something that keep us all sane, motivated, and healthy. Please bear in mind that Americans need encouragement to stay healthy and motivated in this stressful time. Putting a damper on the accessibility to this wonderful place is not a productive way to spend taxpayer dollars or encourage citizens to maintain faith in government decisions about what is best for us all. We love our outdoor hobbies, please keep the land accesible. Dana Catlett, Legal Assistant, Trips For Kids Kansas City Volunteer Coordinator, Musician, Mountain Biker/Racer.
633	Ted Stearns	Albuquerque, NM	As an immigrant to NM, Otero was one of the first places I fell in love with. It would be a shame to close this publicly owned land to the public.
632	Donald Dean	Albuquerque	Thanks
631	Andy Ball	Tijeras, NM	I am an East Mountain resident who moved here to get away from the confines of the city and enjoy the open areas and recreational opportunities in the mountains. On most weekends, you will find me on the trails south from Bonito Canyon and David Canyon to north beyond Otero Canyon. I consider this to be "my back yard". Keep your military base down in the city. Leave the mountains for us folk that LIVE up here
630	Michael Mueller	Edgewood, NM	No comments
629	Derrel Whitney	Albuquerque	I hope the powers that be will ajust the fenceline so as not to restrict us from using the trails and they can still feel they have made the boundary safe.
628	James Klabunde	ABQ	No comment
627	Jane M. Watson	Tijeras, NM	We love Otero, it's close, convenient, and the kid's love it. Plus, we just got mountain bikes. Please keep it open.
626	Lee Blackwell	Tubac, Arizona	the security of our homeland requires healthy, smart citizens. we need trails
625	Ken Darrow	Albuquerque	Otero canyon is a multiple use recreational area and has been for 20 years. The base could build their fence with minimal inpact on established trails and still satisify their security requirements. Additionally, New Mexico is in an extended drought and forest fires are going to happen. The area above Otero is dry and could burn. A fence would hamper fire fighting efforts.
624	Susan Stephens	Santa Fe, NM	no comment at this time. S. Stephens
623	evan blair	corrales, NM	no comment
622	Paul McClure	Edgewood, NM	Home land security is only the most recent excuse used by DOD to close Otero canyon. About 10 years ago, or so. DOD tried to say that they wanted to close Otero Canyon to the public because of security and "Unexploded ordnance" in the area. If this is true, then I would like to see documentation of when this may have happened. If there is not any documentation, than this needs to be addressed because of how close it is to the public and why did DOD wait so long to say something? And why have they allowed the Sandia District of the US Forest Service to improve the trail? Also for anyone who has seen a map of the Withdrawal boundary. You can easily see a number of places that the boundary can either be changed or the fence can be relocated to. I don't doubt that DOD needs a fence in the area to keep people out of the Withdrawal Area. It's just a matter of the location of the fence and good public relations on DOD's part. In fact in relocating the fence, DOD may even save a few bucks on fencing and maybe even on the survey. It's easier to survey one straight line, then to survey a number of right angles in rough terrain. I've been riding Otero Canyon since mountain bikes were first introduced about 20 years ago. Back when the trail belonged to hikers, horseback riders and motorcycles, and the trail was so rough that many parts of it were unridable. Now after years of improvements by all the above groups, it's one of our local east mountain gems for Mt bikers, horses, motorcycles, and even the alert hiker. NO, it's NOT a place for 4 wheelers and should not be, because 4 wheelers only turn a trail into a narrow road.
621	Michael R Wester	La Jolla, CA	As a UNM graduate student, I spent many happy hours hiking and biking Otero Canyon. I hope I can share those same good times when I return to New Mexico.
620	Crhis Rice-McClure	Albuquerque	no comment
619	David Coy	Corrales, New Mexico	No comment
618	Todd Yocham	Los Cerrillos, NM	Please consider utilizing a less used portion of land so that we may continue to use the Canyon for recreation.
617	Millard J. Jordan	Albuquerque, NM	Please have a public discussion and input meeting prior to finalizing the plans that you have for securing the Otero Canyon trails.
616	William Herman	Sandia Park, NM	The Otero Canyon trails are well known to cyclists and hikers for their natural beauty and peaceful setting. I have been riding in the East Mountain area for the last 8 years and have never encountered a man-made harzard on these trails nor any military activity on or near the trails. We are fortunate in New Mexico to have such trails close to where we live. I urge the DoD to reconsider their decision and build a fence that does not interfere with this excellent trail system.
615	William Elliott Bell	Albuquerque, NM 87108	No Comment
614	Tim Goering	Albuquerque	KAFB could very easily compromise here to save the trail network. If they insist on building the fence, it should be relocated slightly to the west, to the next ridge over. This would save the entire trail network, and would show that they really do care about the community.
613	Gary Gilliland	Edgewood	This area is a gem. Whenever mt. bikers visit me from out of town, I always take them to Otero first. The public should not be shut out of this wonderful land, especially after using it and taking care of it for so long.
612	David Joseph Harrington	Albuquerque, New Mexico	no comment
611	Mark Carter	Albuquerque, NM	Please keep Otero open for all to enjoy.
610	Rob Douangpanya	albuquerque, NM	no comment
609	Dale J Ekberg	Colorado Springs, CO	I lived in Abq for 8 years and rode Otero all the time - I got my picture in a nat'l magazine riding up the very same canyon. I also helped build a connector trail on the way to the lookout tower that was adopted by the Forest Service. It would be a shame to close this area to recreational uses as it will increase traffic and deterioration in the neighboring areas i.e. Cedro, which has too much traffic already.
608	Bryan Pletta	22 Gilbert Place Sandia Park, NM 87047	Please reconsider alignment of the new security fence to keep the majority of Otero Canyon's Recreational Opportunities open to the public. It would be a terrible shame to lose this resource which is actually quite far from any active test sites on the base.
607	Nathan A. Bowles	Albuquerque, NM	If they have to fence it, we should work for a simple compromise of the fencing boundary being located along the western ridge top of Otero Canyan, which would save the Ridge Trail and the Otero Canyon Trail. Additionally, it would be nice to save the Bonito Canyon area also by moving their fencing boundary to the western ridge top of Bonito Canyon. Although not well known, some of the better riding in the area is around Bonito Canyon, which will also be lost with this fencing mistake.
606	Ed Campbell	La Cieneguilla, NM	Irrational, ill thought of behavior by our government is no counter to irrational, ill thought of behavior by a very small portion of this earth's population. Leave our lives alone!
605	Andrew Gigliotti	Albuquerque	I hope that a suitable compromise can be reached. It appears that a relatively minor shifting of the fenceline would be sufficient to address security concerns and still leave the trail system largely intact.
604	Eric G. Bruce	Farmington, New Mexico	This an example of non-evidenced based decision making on the government's part. There is no requirement to be fenced secure that far out and to consequently displace recreational riders and hikers.
603	Anthony Turner	Ca	I always come down once a year to ride the trails down in Otero. It is very beautiful The main reason I come to NM is the outdoor activities. But, it seems like NM doesn\'t want tourism dollars be cause it looks like more and more \"OPEN Space\" is no longer open!!!
602	dale lyons	Santa Fe, NM	The industrial military complex has enough land elsewhere to conduct experiments. Save the otero canyon trails for the citizens.
601	Philip Brown	Atlanta, GA	no comment
600	Kevin Mains	Sandia Park, NM	no comment
599	Philip Brown	Atlanta, GA	no comment
598	Kris Porter	Atlanta	This trail may not be in my state, but its memories are firmly implanted in my mind which is very close to my heart.
597	Karen Mains	Sandia Park, NM	No comment
596	John Converse	Albuquerque, NM	This needs to stay open to the public. The government hoards enough land already. The military seems to forget that they are defending freedom.
595	Keith Raynor	Atlanta, GA	no comment
594	Amy Ring	Nebraska	no comment
593	Alan Krieg	USA	Save the trails, recreation and exercise is very important!
592	Nancy Zehetner	El Paso Texas 79904	This trail should be kept to its best and most popular use, that of a recreational trail.
591	Ryan R	Alberta, Canada	I do not see what has changed recently that warrants closure of a trail that was in use - without problem - for so long.
590	Eric Krieg	farmington New Mexico	no coment
589	Sara C. Seymour	Albuquerque	Please, please, preserve this land for public enjoyment and use. Trails like those in the Otero canyon are part of the reason I moved to New Mexico. I use these trails regularly and enjoy them immensely.
588	Jaime Delgado	Florida	Healthy body, healthy mind!!!
587	Ellen Brown	Tucson, AZ	no comment
586	Josh Sprague	Chandler, AZ	Keep New Mexico beautiful, let us ride!
585	Kenny Krauch	Mesa, Arizona	I visit this area at least once a year when traveling for tennis tournaments. It is beautiful and worth keeping open for all to enjoy. Thanks!
584	kimberly sarich	granite city illinois	nocomment
583	Alexander D. Crecca	Albuquerque, NM	Please do not close the canyon. I need that canyon to de-stress from my job. Thanks.
582	John Steggall	Davis, CA	I visit the area at least once a year and would appreciate being able to ride the Otero Canyon trails.
581	Marc Walbert	Pennsylvania	Every month more recreation area is consumed by land developing or industry... What will we do when there is nowhere left for recreation? Many communities already have no where and people have no choice but to sit inside in front of the Nintendo, or walking around at the mall.
580	mike Eisenfeld	Farmington, New Mexico	Looking forward to the public comment period
579	Travis Predmore	Murrieta SoCal	Why be complacent when so much is at stake?
578	John Steggall	Davis, CA	I visit the area at least once a year and would appreciate being able to ride the Otero Canyon trails.
577	Steve Dixon	albuquerque	Homeland security should not be homeland oppressor. If this is how the Bush administration intends to govern us then I will remeber come election day.
576	mike remley	phoenix, az	Save Otero!!! Let the people of this country use our own land.
575	Kathryn B. Eaton	Albuquerque	Please don't penalize local people for activities on the other side of the globe.
574	Jennifer L.X. Scharn	Albuquerque, NM	SAVE OTERO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
573	Rob Ringer	Albuquerque	I am a regular user of the trails and consider it one of the most utilized recreation areas in the metro area. Admantly opposed to closing it.
572	Greg Weier	Cedar Crest	no comment
571	Dianne Shrum	Kirtland NM	Please don't stop the local Americans from viewing our own country, we are not the terrorists.
570	Oren Moore	Durango, Colorado	Let's not use the Homeland Security act to further close down America. That is not what we Americans want. Please direct the attention of the Homeland Security administration toward immediate and substantiated risks, otherwise eveything is a potential risk and the real risk becomes the loss of the very freedoms this new cabinet is directed to protect.
569	Douglas S. Drumheller	Cedar Crest	Unlike the Military, Mt. Bikers and Hikers tend not to start fires in this area.
568	Richard Nygren	Los Ranchos de Albuquerque	I chose Albuquerque as home because I love the high desert and because wonderful recreational areas, like Otero Canyon where I have hiked and biked, are accessible to the public. I hope the DOD can find a way to retain the public access to trails in Otero Canyon as they implement new security arrangements.
567	barbara goricki	davenport, iowa	my family and i lived in albuquerque for 6 years; please keep this natural resource as it is....nature and the wildernesses remaining should do just that...remain for future generations!
566	Amanda Orfitelli	tuscaloosa, al	Save the Trail!
565	Timothy M. Cook	Tuscaloosa, AL	We have very sad stories of health problems associated with DoD land here in Alabama.
564	Darrell McMillan	Round Mountain, NV	No Comment
563	Jennifer Miller	Farmington, NM	It would behoove the military to use those funds to improve the image of Kirtland AFB, and the military in general, by way of scholarships, or to the families who lost loved ones in this past "war." To take away from the citizens a possitive community activity is only smearing the militaries good name. A noteworthy causes would be more appreciated by the community, instead of a blatant displaying to the lack of common sense and ablity to utilize the militarys money. In short, if it is not broke don't fix it.
562	Eric Burley	Phoenix, Arizona	no comment
561	Henry & Selena Copeland	Princeton, TX	We believe it is very important to save scenic land such as Otero Canyon for public use and enjoyment and to preserve our pioneer heritage. Henry Copeland is a retired Army Major and also understands the importance of our military and Homeland Security, but still believes the importance of saving this type of land for public use should take precedence in this instance. In the event of a military or security emergency there would be methods other than fencing of the surrounding land to protect the military base and warn citizens not to enter the area during the emergency.
560	Caroline von Scheven	Albuquerque	It would be very sad to close such a beautiful area for the public. I enjoy it frequently on my bike or by foot.
559	Karl R. Haack	Sandia Park	The Otero Canyon Trail system is a tremendous recreational asset. To cut off a substantial portion of this asset to its owners is not logical. A defensible KAFB perimeter may be established further west than presently planned.
558	Larry Dillon	Farmington	Access to this trail system does not appear to be a National Security hazard.
557	Ben Malone	Farmington, NM	Please don't close off this area, since it has not use to the DOD or Kirtland
556	Kelly Sarich	St. Louis, Missouri	no comment.
555	James K Osterhoudt	Colorado Springs, CO	no comment
554	tracy l. edaburn	albuquerque NM	no comment
553	MICHAEL DZIEWIOR	BRUSSELS BELGIUM	Haven't been in Otero,but have had to deal with similar cases in Belgium.If Otero stays open,I 'll ride it someday.Hope...
552	Christian E. Dobrick	Seattle, Washington	no comment
551	John Korsog	Phoenix, AZ	Please leave this area as is. No fences....
550	Brett L Nowacki	Phoenix, AZ	Please don't waste out taxpayer money on fencing off an area that people have used for recreational purposes for the last twenty years. Too many of these areas are being closed to public use, as a result we are becoming fat lazy americans that wouldn't be able to fight for our country if we needed to.
549	Eric Olson	Farmington, NM	No comment
548	Michelle Pajka	Olympia, WA	Preserve the area!
547	Aaron Sublett	Tucson, AZ.	No Comment
546	Michael W. Gier	Kansas City, MO	no comment
545	Scott Balay	Tucson, AZ	I believe that the trail users could form a "trail patrol", and along with permits (similar to AZ State Trust Land) the security risks could be minimized to an acceptable level.
544	Spencer Compton	Durango, Colorado	no comment
543	Yoshiko Chino	Albuquerque, NM	Keep Otero open!!
542	Edward Leyba	Tucson, AZ	I enjoy these trails 3 or 4 times a year. It would be a shame to have this area closed.
541	Steven Strohl	Cedar Crest, NM	These trails are a great source of recreation for hikers, cyclists, and equestrians.
540	David Siegel	Tucson, AZ	As an avid Mountain biker, I would like to visit the trail system in Otero Canyon next time I am in NM.
539	Darryl L. Dunlap	Farmington, NM	This land should remain open for the use as has developed in the past.
538	Melissa Hertler	Albuquerque	no comment
537	Spencer C Bitz	Yucson, AZ	no comment
536	Arianna Ware	Farmington NM	The military needs to be spending it's vast amounts of money on worthwhile causes, not further alienating US citizens from their freedoms, and what little fun can still be had in this sad shape of a country.
535	Scott Morris	Tucson, AZ	Keep these trails open!
534	Jared Vigil	Durango, CO	I was born and raised in Albuquerque. When I come home I ride this system of trails every time. It would be a shame to lose them.
533	zach bryan	albuquerque	otero is a unique place to ride, hike and enjoy the outdoors. It would be unfortunate for future generations to miss the chance to experience this area.
532	John F.Sarich	Farmington, NM	As a citizen, taxpayer, and critical observer of reactionary government action in the name of security, I want a reasonable solution to the so-called problem of the Otero Canyon Trails.
531	Richard Chengson	Abilene, Texas	I have relatives in Albuquerque and look forward to someday enjoying some trail riding at Otero Canyon. R. Chengson, Major, US Air Force (retired) Treasurer, Abilene Bicycle Club IMBA member
530	neal gerstein	abq	Will the current adminstration not be happy until all natural areas be either fenced in or made into some pathetic version of High Desert. God forbid we use our land for self-powered recreation; its just what this country needs - more land for storing bombs or playing soldier.
529	Dewayne J. Buratti	Austin, TX	As a regional representative of IMBA, I understand the necessity to keep the areas open to public access.
528	Joseph Abrams	Madison, WI	Keep the it open!!
527	Phil Caravello	Stoughton, Wisconsin	I have ridden this area while on my tearly visit to New Mexico. Please allow the Otero Canyon area to remain open and accessable to responsible mountain bikers. Thanks
526	Harish Bhandari	Tuscaloosa, Alabama	Save Mother Nature
525	Venkat kamavaram	Tuscaloosa, Alabama	Save Nature!!!
524	Abhijeet	Al	no comment
523	John Wilger	425 Edmon NE, Albuquerque	no comment
522	Nate King	Kansas City, MO	no comment
521	Jake White	Tuscaloosa, Alabama	Save it!
520	Enrique Gomez	Tuscaloosa, Alabama	no comment
519	Amy Skinner	Tuscaloosa, Alabama	No comment
518	Matt Dutcher	Lenexa, KS	Please keep nature areas open to the public.
517	Robert D. Watson	Tijeras, NM	Fencing off that the east side of the DOE withdrawal lands to prevent "terrorists" from hiking across the Manzanos is stupid. It's much easier to drive on to the base with a car full of guns, etc.
516	peter maglidt	home	I have ridden there for ten years and dont want to have those trails fensed off
515	Patrick Griebel	Albuquerque, NM	Why on earth would we want to fence this area off? It's one of the premier mountain-biking areas in the entire state.
514	peter maglidt	home	I have ridden there for ten years and want those trails to remain open
513	leslie salbenblatt	Abq, NM	No comment
512	Deron Graham	Kansas	Please don't fence off this beautiful land. Resources like this are far and few between and should be kept for use by people.
511	John Mazzola	Cedar Crest,NM	With the current post 9/11, pro-military, homeland security BS, they sure chose their opening well. This is going to be a tough fight gentlemen, especially now that Bush is going to be hitting the post Iraq victory campaign trail. Anyone who doesn't swallow anything with a "security" issue attached to it is just flat out anti-American.
510	David Parrett	Georgia	The company I work for produces bicycle components and aerospace parts for use in commercial and military aviation. Unless the land you are seeking to remove from public use is used for a dangerous process such as bombing practice I urge you to not make it off limits to cyclists and other outdoorsmen. Too much land is being lost to development and overuse, please do not become part of this problem.
509	Galen Sacoman	Santa Fe, NM	No Comment
508	Aaron Johnson	Kansas City	I would love to visit and ride this location! Please do not fence off these well developed and wonderful riding trails for defense purposes. We are going backwards in this homeland security effort if we keep closing unique public lands. In esence, we are becomming less and less free as we are becomming more and more secure! Sincerely- Aaron L. Johnson
507	Wes Coffer	Blue Springs, MO (Just East of Kansas City, MO)	I am a Recreation Speacialist for Jackson County Parks & Recreation Dept. (Kansas City, MO area) and have rececntly be given the duty of over-seeing our mountain bike volunteers and trail systems. I am a mountain biker, so I do not see this duty as "extra" work. I review proposed trail plans and ideas, help with scheduled trail maintance days, log volunteer hours...the list goes on. My comment is; Working for the county has given me a whole new outlook on various issues within trail access and usage. Not all trail propsals that come through here are approved completely, but we always try to find a common ground, we don't just say NO. I hope a common ground can be reached to please both the DOD, USFS and the area's mountain bikers, hikers...etc. I would hate to see a large section of trail with a 20+ year history be completely closed. Good luck with your efforts! Wes BTW - Anyone interested in the trails around Kansas City, MO, check out www.earthriders.org .
506	Mark Reineke	Albq.	Trail Partners would like to work with government agencies to resolve this issue to best interest of all parties.
505	Katy June-Friesen	Albuquerque	no comment
504	Daniel Roth	Portland, OR	I am an avid mountain biker and outdoor enthusiast who enjoys traveling the States and visiting them any beautiful scenic areas. It would be a shame to lose access to such a great area of wilderness and I hope the DOD will continue to allow members of the public to enjoy this land as they work to meet our contry's security needs.
503	Alex Bates	Albuquerque, NM	No comment
502	Shane	Lafayette,IN	Please do not close this trail. I come from a place that does not have alot of trails, and closing the ones we do have would hurt all of mountain biking. After legitimate trails are closed,people tend to try and start new ones where they are not welcome and that is also a problem!
501	Joe Folse	Kansas	no comment
500	Travis Jacobs	Kansas City	please spend the money on more appropriot ventures.
499	John M. Jones	Kansas	I have ridden there before and would like to go back. I'd hate to lose those trails.
498	Matt Tyrrell	Overland Park KS	no comment
497	Sylvia S. King	Albuquerque, NM	My husband-to-be will be devastated if they close his favorite trail! Save Otero!
496	Sarah Leiseth	2734 Washington St. NE Albuquerque	no comment
495	Gregory A. Cummins	Kansas City, MO	Leave this public access land accessible. Saddam has no interest in it, Americans concerned about recreation and health DO have interest in it. Thank you.
494	David Vandenberg	Jackson, Wyoming	What a great place to do something soo benign as riding a bike. Please keep the trails open. David Vandenberg Jackson, Wyoming
493	Jennifer DePoy	Tijeras,nm	Otero is one of the few single tracks we have available in the area. I live at the base of Lower Lone Pine Trail in the Cedro area and we are rapidly losing all of the single track in the area to ATV's. To date the Forest Service has been unresponsive to complaints. They do agree that ATV's should not be on single track but that is the extent of their help so anything you can do to save Otero is appreciated.
492	Brett Wiegman	Sheboygan, WI	It would be a horrible loss to shut down this magnificent section of mountain biking glory
491	Melinda Fellini	Prairie Village, KS	no comment
490	Michael Forster	Prairie Village, KS	no comment
489	Gerald Mayer	Albuquerque, NM	Please preserve recreational access to the Otero Canyon trails.
488	Mike Nemecek	Albuquerque	no comment
487	Annette DiLorenzo	Albuquerque	It's a beautiful area that should remain a trail system for the public. Thank you.
486	RAY SMITH	ALBUQ.	THIS IS A TREASURE OF A PLACE TO RIDE. WE PROBABLY SCARE OFF THE TERRORISTS!
485	Karly Hetebrueg	Milwaukee, Wisconsin	no comment
484	Brian Pipkorn	Lisle, IL	No Comment
483	Teresa Tibbets	Albuquerque, NM	Don't close otero!
482	shaheen siddiqui	Helena, Montana	Dear Sir/Madam, In a time where the nation is getting more obesse and lazy by the day, the only answer is to get people active and healthy. I feel the only way to keep people active is to get them interested in sports that occur outdoors in the beauty of mother nature. This is a much greater security threat to the nation, so closing off an area to people that greatly need it is wrong. Don't spend millions on this project that will only hurt the nation in the long run. Please.
481	Lynnie Thompson	Tijeras, NM	We would lose a valuable asset to our health and well-being is we lost the wonderful trail system at Otero Canyon.
480	David R. Smith	Kansas City, MO	no comment
479	Susan Shook	Edgewood, NM	I have been riding these trails for years. The closure is ridiculous and uncalled for. Enough of using "terrorism" as a lame excuse.
478	Dwight Douglas Long	Chillicothe, Missouri	Wonderful riding area. Keep it open to public access!
477	Aaron Luffman	Lees Summit, MO	I request that the DOD reevaluate their plans to close off the entire area. I would like to see the continuance of recreational use in this area while allowing the DOD to meet their security needs as well.
476	Max Mason	Overland Park Kansas	Taxpayer money is best used to open up areas for recreation, not close them off.
475	Terry Breedlove	Albuquerque	Have a good day!
474	william wiley	alb nm	1) cost of putting up fence. ( what about sensors) 2) environmental damage putting in fence.3) won't stop anyone serious.4) we are leting the terrorist WIN. %0 in a word UNNECESSARY
473	Marvin Johnson	Kansas City	Keep the land open!!
472	Steve Ritchey	St. Louis, MO	no comment
471	Todd Johnson	Albuquerque, NM	I protest to the fencing off the the otero mentioned in this patition.
470	Lisa Flores	Albuquerque, NM	Access to the Otero Canyon trails should be preserved!
469	Dayton	Guam	No Comment
468	Joseph Meldrum	Marquette, MI	no comment
467	Chris Abbott	Albuquerque	the DOD area should be returned to the USFS!
466	robert a gordon	1010 lead se #4 albuquerque, nm 87106	Please do not close Otero Canyon to recreational use.
465	Mark Krenzel	Tijeras	Please keep the area open. If both the DOD and public work together, I'm sure a working comprimise to fencing the area can be found.
464	Kimberly A. Traxler	Bellefonte, PA	No comment
463	Cara L. Slutter	Albuquerque	Please keep the trail open so we can enjoy our enduring freedom!
462	david line denali	Nutrioso, AZ	The trail system in Otero Canyon is widely used by the Albuquerque community. We understand the DoD concern for Kirtland. However, closing the small section of land will only partially allieve the threat of an attack. A better strategy for securing this area would be for the Forest Service to close the remote roads which allow vehicle access to the flight paths used by Kirkland. Further, closing the Otero area would mean that the DoD would have to patrol this area instead of having it citizen patrolled. Closing remote roads instead of the Otero Canyon trail system would truely help the DoD accomplish its goals of securing the area. A trade of land with the Forest Service would also allow the DoD to have a better more secure site for their training while allowing the community to sustain the use of Otero Canyon.
461	Novice Lowman	Albuquerque, NM	I have ridden the Otero canyon trails many times and enjoy them tremendously. It would not make sense to shut the public off from these trials. I would bet that if the fences were put up some person would cut down the fence anyway just to ride the trails. Why take away something the public loves.
460	Melissa Aslasken	Albuquerque	Keep it open!
459	Jonathan McCollum	Albuquerque, NM	Otero is enjoyed by many people and should remain open to the public
458	Michael L. Montoya	Albuquerque, NM	All we want is to enjoy what land is left for recreation.
457	Donald Kennedy	albuquerque, NM	This is great hiking area please dont fence it off as I walk my dogs here all the time
456	Phil Rivera	Albuquerque, NM	No Comment
455	Tom Rangitsch	Albuquerque, NM	KEEP OTERO OPEN!!!!
454	mark bruzzone	marin ca.	Don't follow Marin co. Ca. Make a percentage of your trails legally open and get riders involved in maintaining the trails. The more you close, the more illegal riding will be done!!!
453	Frank Silva	Seattle, Washington	Leave open the Otero Canyon trail area.
452	w.a."Bill" anderson	13319 vista del rey ct. n.e.	no comment
451	Michael Carrico	Albuquerque	The proposed action is unlikely to have a deterrent effect, as a fence through a sparsely populated mountain area is unlikely to dissuade someone bent on destruction. Conversely, the presence of hikers, bicylcers, horseback riders, and other good citizens may limit a wrongdoer's ability to go undetected.
450	Shawn Charles	NE Heights Albuquerque
449	Bob McMain	Albuquerque, NM	Please keep the Otero Canyon area open for hikers and birdwatchers. Thank you!
448	Dale & Kathy Higginbotham	abq,nm	This 'withdrawal area" was supposed to be given back to the Forest Service after WW2. I've worked on the base, if terrorists wanted to attack they would just drive in the gate with a bomb. I could have 9 times out of 10.
447	Bill Curtis	Albuquerque, NM	No comment but let's keep it open for riders, that's a great spot to have and use.
446	David Hallmon	KAFB	No Comment
445	Michael F. Davis	Albuquerque, NM	How will closing off the area provide for better security? Any real threat to security will not be deterred by closing off this area. Please reevaluate!
444	Perry Q Hertler	Albuquerque	no comment
443	Greg Medara	Albuquerque, NM	I am sure there is a way we can preserve the use of this land by the public and maintain a level of security for the base and labs at Kirkland.
442	David Chiarelli	Albuquerque	Please consider freedom above security. We are loosing our liberties every day now. I sincerly doubt any fence will be a significant impact to terrorism deterance. One thing that makes America great is places like Tijeras Canyon and access to experience it. Thank you
441	Lars W. Hansen	Santa Fe, NM	Surely mountain bikers do not cause a threat. There must be an other way!
440	Steve Martin	Albuquerque, NM	Keep Otero Canyon open for public use. Don't use security arguments to deprive the public of this resource. Move the fence closer to actual base activities.
439	christopher cecil	albuquerque	Please keep Otero open. I visit that area at least 10 to 15 times per year and it would be a shame to not be able to appreciate it.
438	John A. Forester	Bosque Farms, NM	No Comment
437	Mike Raney	Tampa, FL	We need to save all the parks we can at this point.
436	Joseph Mirachi	Albuquerque	No comment
435	Larry Heard	Albuquerque	That land should be taken back into State or National Forrest control because of its location and current usage.
434	Warren Herrington	Albuquerque NM	no comment
433	Kathryn Ray	Albuquerque, NM	Albuquerque is supposed to be well-known for its wonderful weather, scenery, recreational and cultural opportunities. Homeland Security is important, but at what cost? Open Space is something we need more of not less.
432	Deanna G. McMain	Albuquerque, North Valley	No comment at this time.
431	Brian Letherer	Albuquerque, NM	This is open space that all of use really need. If we close this we risk the closing of any area open to the public!!
430	Mark Kreitinger	Albuquerque, NM	no commend
429	Byron Ward	Albuquerque	no comment
428	Tim Reynolds	Cedar Crest, NM 87008	The comment of concern of unexploded ordinance sounds fairly flimsy since access has been tacitly granted for more than 20 years, but if it is a real concern then the neglect is serious item of concern.
427	Mark W. Scheele	Albuquerque	no comment
426	William C. Burleson	Albuquerque, NM	I believe security could be enhanced by placing a fence at the base of the west side of the mountains, at the real edge of the AFB / Labs land.
425	Susan Lewellen	Albuquerque, NM	Keep the trails accessible!!
424	Michael L. Smith	Albuquerque	no comment
423	David Podva	Albuquerque, NM	No comment
422	Rick Kennedy	SW Missouri	Leave the land alone!!!
421	Pete Webber	Boulder, CO	No comment.
420	Michael Shainline	Cedar Crest	No comment
419	Tim Gritzmaker	OKLA. City Okla.	I grew up in New Mexico and know the location of Kirkland AFB. with all the land that surrounds the base their is no need to fence off this portion of land. save the money and use it on improving the trails not taking them away.
418	Brad Davis	Leawood, Kansas	Please build a fence (if you must) that does not interfere with current recreational use of these public lands. Thank you.
417	James S. Mulhauser	Las Cruces, NM	I support this petition wholeheartedly.
416	lisa theisen	albuquerque	surely the security fence does not to extend so far on the east side of the mountain. Some compromise would be appreciated
415	Ty Stacy	Albuquerque	I moved here in 93 based on two things-Taos Ski Valley and the Otero and Sedro biking areas. I do understand the need for security with DOD and the AF Base, but feel this is a knee jerk reaction and may serve the DOD agenda but wil not serve any of the people that have enjoyed this area for decades. Please take this objection under advisement along with the countless others you will receive and develop an alternative fencing plan to leave the existing trail structure in place.
414	Joseph M Lundstrom	Albuquerque	Dear US Government, Please do something out of character. Listen, Consider, and Think before you act. Your plans are not in the best interest of the community that you serve.
413	Scott Cotter	Kansas City	I've ridden here many times. Wonderful area and it's a shame the DOD would use taxpayer money to close it off...for no reason except the false sense of security it would provide.
412	Steven Woodall	Albuquerque, NM	Access to these trails has been important to my family. Please keep open. Thanks. Steven
411	Ryan De Nunzio	Boynton Beach, FL	No comment
410	Jonathan Coen	albuquerque	I bike in otero canyon all the time. Please don't take this recreation area from us.
409	Ries Robinson	Albuquerque	I strongly delieve that such a closure is a big mistake. I feel strongly about this issue
408	Paul Torcoletti	Tempe, Arizona	Having enjoyed this area Mtn Biking annually. I look forward to this trip to N.M. BUILD THE FENCE AROUND THE TRAIL SYSTEM.
407	Jan Högström	Albuquerque	For safety reasons,woulden't it be better to clean up the area and have a large public presence?ie mountain bikers hikers and dirtbikes.......
406	Barry Epstein	Albuquerque	no comment
405	Christine Epstein	Albuquerque	no comment
404	Henry Apodaca	Albuquerque	Do they really think a fence will stop a terrorist.
403	diana pinkston	albuquerque	no comment
402	James B. Cornette	ABQ	A fence in a remote location that is not patrolled will not deter a determine terroist. I beleive ther is another reason for the fence that is not related to terrorism that KAFB does not want to divulge for classification reasons and the fence is not required if good security is kept up around sensitive ares that are not that close to the Otero canyon area and could easily be patrolled or moved to a more more secure location within KAFB.
401	Eddie A. Gonzales	Cedar Crest	Have ridden Otero for 10 years. I think a compromise can be reached. I think the fence can be placed far enough west to satisfy all.
400	Matthew A. Traxler	KAFB	In a good week I ride these trails at least three times. Some of the best mountainbiking I have ever done. Located literally ten minutes from my house, makes for a perfect way to either spend an entire day or a quick ride after work. If these trails are taken, the absolute best ABQ riding will be taken with them. They are well appreciated and taken care of by their users, I have seen little to no trash out there! It matters to us...
399	Chris M Pinkham	Kansas City	There are important tourist dollars at stake. There are a # of us here who tour the country looking for areas to ride.
398	Jennifer Turgeon	Albuquerque, NM	No comment
397	Matt Turgeon	Albuquerque, NM 87122	Stop the insanity!
396	Sean William Fawcett	Tucson, Az	no comment
395	Matt Buchanan	Albuquerque	There are just a few trail systems within the Albuquerque area wich consist of the type of ecosystem Otero Canyon offers. For this reason Otero canyon is very dear to me and to my overall state of health. Please consider an alternative to closing off the trail systems currently open to the public.
394	Foster McKay	Santa Fe, NM	Keep the country free!
393	Brandt Milstein	Albuquerque, NM	Please keep Otero open.
392	Patrick W. Staib	Albuquerque	no comment
391	Daniel Hadlich	Albuquerque, NM 87111	Please keep the main trails open to hiking and mtn biking.
390	Kendall Key	Albuquerque, NM	This is such a great place to ride. Please keep it open the the public.
389	Steven Paul Jarrett	Albuquerque, NM	Please leave Otero open for public use. The growing population of Albuquerque will be thankful to have a fine natural outlet like the Otero Canyon.
388	Clifford Polston	9208 Holm Bursun Dr. NW, Albuquerque	Closing those trails will drastically impact the local community. I suspect that the closing will create an even greater vulnerability as fewer people means more privacy to do what you want. Right now, the hikers, bikers and OHV police each other.
387	Steve Mulhern	Albuquerque	Please do not close off Otero Canyon. I am sure there is other space on the base that you can use.
386	Mike Walsh	Albuquerque, NM	No comment.
385	Bob Stoughton	albuquerque	no comment
384	BILL STEWART	ALBUQUERQUE	KEEP IT PUBLIC!!!
383	Paul Ekegren	NE Albuquerque	The Otero Canyon area is the best area to mountain bike in the Albuquerque area.
382	Banks Lowman	Corrales	No comment
381	Corbett Battaile	Albuquerque, NM	For many reasons, including inadequate control over motorized vehicle activity on restricted trails, the Otero trail network is one of the better hiking and biking destinations in the Albuquerque area. While there are certainly potential concerns that far outweigh public recreation, I urge you to carefully consider the negative impact of closing the Otero trails to public use. Thanks!
380	Ryan Scott	Albuquerque, NM	Please do not take this trail away!!!
379	Matthew T. Oswald	Albuquerque, NM	Please save this trail. A fence should be constructed west of (not bisecting) these trails to ensure the security of KAFB, while not impending the Otero Canyon trail.
378	Bruce King	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
377	Laura Bresson	Albuquerque	It is such a wonderful place to ride and hike, please find a way to re-route so that we are still able to enjoy the environment. Thanks
376	Aaron Daniel Niese	Albuquerque	no comment.
375	James B. Dove	Golden, CO	no comment
374	Preston Martin	Santa Fe, NM	no comment
373	Dandee Fleming	Albuquerque, NM	Let us enjoy the things that we live in New Mexico for. The outdoors!
372	Ryan Scott	Albuquerque, NM	Please do not take this trail away!!!
371	Alaska Harston	ABQ	Best trail in the area! Please don't close it!
370	Walter Caldwell	Albuquerque	Perhaps the finest Mtn bike trail within 100 miles of Albuquerque. There's no way this could be a security issue for the base. I've taken my kids many times - absolutely no concern about unexploded ordnance. DoD should cede this land back to the Forest Service!
369	Brian Schwaner	Albuquerque	NA
368	Edward L Potthoff Jr	Tijeras	frquently use this trail
367	Martin Appenzeller	Pueblo Colorado	Have ridden Otero for 10+ years. I seriously the wisdom of fencing off this great trail system. Allowing continued public accsess would be a far more effective deterant to clandestine terrosist infiltration than putting up a fence. How about a military patrol on mountain bikes? Maybe some of you military types might actually get in shape.
366	David Galbraith	Tijeras NM	I find it insane that they think an 10 foot fence will stop terrorists... If that is what they are really attempting to do then they should let us ride back there. Were more likely to see something supicious and report it than a fence, which a terrorist will just cut and walk through.
365	Chauncey Matthews	belen	no coment
364	Scott Rawlinson	Albuquerque, NM	DOE does not need the ridgeline -- to my knowledge, all the tests are in western canyons.
363	Lem Hunter	Albuquerque	none
362	jeff patterson	albuquerque	haven't they got bigger issues than this to be worried about?
361	casey giron	albuquerque	Let's get real!!! The big draw for NM is the outdoor activities!! I ride that trail and it never fails I alway meet someone for another state who came to ride it!! IT'S A TOURIST DRAW!!!!
360	Bill KOlb	Albuquerque, NM	I Have enjoyed riding and hiking in this area for more than 10 years now. Please keep the area open to al of us who enjoy the outdoors. Bill Kolb
359	Steve Milovidov	Belen/ABQ	No comment
358	Carrie McChesney	Albuquerque	no comment
357	Kevin Gant	Albuquerque	This area is a jewel. Keeping it open preserves quality of life in Albuquerque and surrounging areas.
356	Stephen Vanslyke	Albuquerque	n/c
355	Ralph H. Schultz III	Albuquerque, NM	When is it too much? The United States of America, "The land of the free", safety is always a concern but we must pick the areas we truly need to protect not just random paranoia that infringes upon all of our sanctuaries. Let the responsible individuals monitor the area and enjoy it at the same time...
354	Billy W. Marshall	Albuquerque, NM	No comment
353	astrid webster	Albuquerque, NM	While at the bike summit in Washington, DC Rep Earl Blumenauer spoke of the national security benefits of cycling. To name a few, bikes can get through when larger vehicles cannot. They can move about more securely because they are not so obvious, noisy and space consuming. People who are on bikes notice things that those in faster moving vehicles will not. There is more interaction between a cyclist and the surroundings. When something unusual is going on, a cyclist is more likely to notice than a passing motorist. Many of us carry cell phones on rides and if anything is wrong, we can notify the proper authorities quickly and without fanfare. If someone needs help, a cyclist can more readily see and hear them and is more likely to stop and respond. In short, having this are frequently used by cyclist enhances its security rather than diminishing it. There is nothing that you and the rest of the government can do to this land of ours to make it less secure than to take it out of the hands of the people. We are all invested here. What benefits the land benefits all of us. Putting a high chain link fence around it makes the land vulnerable in many ways. Cyclists and hikers who use these trails are very solicitous of ithe land's well being. If you really want to make this area secure, post a sign at the entrances of the area with a number we can call to report any unusual occurrences or concerns. If there really is material there that could pose a danger, illustrate it on the sign and tell people what to do if they see it. The business of keeping this country safe is all of our business.
352	William B. Wente	9406 Admiral Lowell NE Alb. NM	no comment
351	David Harding	Albuquerque, NM	Can't the fence be moved west just far enough to include the majority of the existing trail system and do some kind of land swap with the forest service?
350	Geoff Mather	Albuquerque	Open space is symbolic of democracy and freedom. Let's keep our priorities straight!
349	Leland Bowen	Placitas, NM 87043	I plan to ride Otero Canyon within the next month. It is a great place to ride and if fences a really necessary I think they can be place such that the trails remain open.
348	Randy Wells	Cedar Crest, NM	Otero Canyon trail area is why I moved to the East Mountains. They are some of the most spectacular trails I have ever been on.
347	James J Calderone	Albuquerque	Please allow continued use of the trails.
346	DH Williams	Florida	Keep trails open.
345	Ronda Hutchinson	Albuquerque	I am an avid mountain biker and truly enjoy Otero Canyon. I respect and honor the use of the trails and help keep them clean and want to continue to do so.
344	Joseph Ehasz	Albuquerque, NM	The best trail in New Mexico!!!!! Please do not close it!
343	Stephen R. Lee	4777 Tramway Blvd NE #412, Albuquerque, NM 87111	This is an enjoyable recreation area. Please keep this space open.
342	nathan Kuehl	Albuquerque resident	The closure of this area would be a huge diservice to the residents of albuquerque. Please work with the public that you are trying to protect to achieve a reasonable solution. Thank you.
341	Rich Rodriguez	Albuquerque, South Valley	Please find a compromise.
340	Susan Noftsker	Albuquerque, New Mexico	Please leave Otero Canyon open.
339	CORY GREENFIELD	ALBUQUERQUE, NM	These are the best local mountain biking trails. Keep them open please and prevent overcrowding of other trail areas.
338	Mark Rosen	miami, fl.	We, the undersigned, believe that recreational access to the Otero Canyon trails should be preserved. Access to this area, despite being Department of Defense land, has been open to the public for more than two decades while having been repaired, improved, and enjoyed. A well established trail system has been developed with a large, diverse group of users. As seen below, it is of signifigant value to members of the local and state community. We request that the DOD reevaluate their plans to close off the entire area. We would like to see the continuance of recreational use in this area while allowing the DOD to meet their security needs as well. It is for these reasons that we petition the DOD to build a fence that does not interfere with the current trail system
337	Betty Read	Albuquerque, NM	I have hiked in this beautiful area for several years now. I cannot, and DO NOT, believe that a threat to the base exists from this area.
336	Murrell Albright	Albuquerque	I agree with the petition statement.
335	Mike Thorson	Albuquerque	Route the fence line not to interfere with the trails could be one option the DOD should look at.
334	Scott C. Holswade	Albuquerque	I understand the security needs of the base. Please put the fence lower, where it will not interfere with the trail system. There is no military use for the trail system land anyway.
333	Katie Burford	Albuquerque, NM	Is there any way to stop this????
332	Claudia Goodell	Albuquerque, New Mexico	no comment
331	John Coddou	Albuquerque, NM	I feel that at least DoD should allow a meeting to see about exploring options before closing off the majority of the trail system by Otero canyon. Everyone supports enhanced security of our bases after 9/11, but perhaps there can be another option to save one of the premier wilderness biking trails in the near vicinity to metropolitan ABQ.
330	Silda Mason	Albuquerque, NM	Please, keep Otero Canyon open to the public.
329	Tim Wise	Baltimore,MD	keep the Otero Canyon area open.
328	Kenneth Austin	Los Angeles CA	If they wish to fence it, keep the trail outside of the fence
327	Colin Husson	Albuquerque, N.M.	Enough with destroying our land for military use, its not needed!
326	Dave Grantham	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
325	Raymond Watt	NE Heights, Albuquerque	I am saddened by the DOD's decision to close off this well used and valuable recreation area. It is needless waste of our tax dollars that will reduce the quality our our recreation areas and hurt wildlife. As if wildlife doesn't have enough pressure already, the bears, deer and other animals of the area will now be prevented from natural movement by an eight foot fence.
324	Peter Appenzeller	Albuquerque	Have used Otero canyon trials for 20 years. Only evidence of DOD use I've seen is the fire they started about 10 years ago
323	Matthew Hooge	Albuquerque	Don't fence it off! It can't be that big of a security risk. If you want, send patrols through there. There are plenty of law enforcement officiers who could use a few miles on a bike!
322	Maggie Grantham	Albuquerque	We enjoy hiking in Otero since it's close, uncrowded, and has a great variety of scenery. I don't understand why the DOD can't fence farther away from the area, down closer to Kirtland and out of sight of the trails.
321	Willis Duff	Tijeras, NM	Having no citizens to spot and report suspicious activity will REDUCE security. (Any terrorist would surely know about wire cutters.) Cutting animal travel paths is enviornmentally poisonous. This fence idea is arbitrary, dumb and anti-good-citizen.
320	mike haass	albuquerque, nm	no comment
319	Philip Croft	Albuquerque	no comment
318	Stephen Knoeck	Hollywood, Florida	What good is security if Americans must sacrifice their hard earned freedom to get it? If people must sit at home and be miserable because we have closed down our recreational areas then this countries enemies have won. Please reconsider closing down the Otero Canyon trails, even if there is a slight security risk. After all, isn't this the land of the free and the home of the brave?
317	Eric Linterman	Albuquerque, NM	No comment
316	robert colli	albuquerque	no comment
315	Eric Russell	Cedar Crest, NM	I ride the Otero area that will be fenced off several times a year. I cannot believe that the land which has not been fenced for decades is suddenly dangerous, or that there are any military vulnerabilities on the east side of the Manzanos.
314	Nate Johnson	West Side, Albuquerque	No Comment
313	Lee Dilley	Albuquerque	Homeland security needs should be balanced with long standing recreational use. Judging from the map of the area, a small concession by DOD to route the fence so it does not cut off the Otero trail seems like a very reasonable request. Barring compelling arguments to the contrary, please revise the fence line to accomplish this objective. Thank you.
312	lee brinckerhoff	plasitas, nm	no comment
311	Eric Paulson	Florida	Any trail closure is a big step backward for recreational enjoyment. Please show that you realize the importance of recreating in a natural environment, by keeping this trail system open for the public to enjoy.
310	Ron Guidotti	Albuquerque, NM	We should be able to compromise on this issue without compromising the interests of the DOE or recreationists.
309	Scott Cameron	Albuquerque	no comment
308	Jennifer Turpish	Albuquerque	No comments
307	Cheryl Maldonado	Albuquerque resident	No, comment
306	Lorenzo Maldonado, Jr.	Albuquerque resident	No, comment
305	Jason Drew Allred	Albuquerque, NM	Otero Canyon is a tremendous asset to the public for recreational purposes. For the past four years, myself and two other Mtn. bikers have been to Otero at least once a week to enjoy the outdoors so close to Abq.. Please consider the benifit to the public in comparison to the benefit to the DOD before this decision is made. I think that the public does and would continue to get the greater benefit out of the area.
304	Scott White	Sandia Park	Hopefully a solution can be found that will allow the DOD to address their security needs without removing access to the premier mt. biking spot for ABQ.
303	William Klausmeyer	Florida & Colorado	Can you talk with anyone at DOD? Is IMBA willing to help by sending out a crew? Are any meetings with land managers planned? How does having the land open impact security? Couldn't security parameters be modified to 'outside the park perimeter? If a demonstrable risk is eveident, is there any time frime negotiable for reopening? Is the state or county willing to provide a guard gate and fence the area in some sort of a land / park swap deal?
302	Christopher D Brooks	Pullman, WA	Homeland security is lame.
301	Bradley Pickett	Albuquerque	Otero is a very important outdoor resource for thousands that live in the Albuquerque area. Isn't there another way to provide security and maintain this area for recreational use?
300	Judith Sievert	Tijeras. NM	I very much enjoy hiking in Otero Canyon
299	Antha T. Overbury	Tijeras. NM	No comment
298	Guy Bell	Arizona	no comment
297	Roy Hughes	Santa Fe, NM	Keep it Open
296	Mark Yoder	TWD bike shop	no fence man!
295	Larry G. Linne	Albuquerque	The Otero Canyon trail is a great place to ride and we would never have any intentions of invading national security. As a matter of fact, we would quickly communicate to the military if anyone looked suspicious. Please keep it open so we don't overcroud other trails.
294	Phil Lucero	Albuqueruqe SE side	Otero is in my estimation, the best hiking, biking trail around. To close this trail would be unforgiveable and an outrage.
293	Benjamin Ver Steeg	Albuquerque, NM	An unpatrolled fence line isn't going to offer any improved security for the base. I fail to see how putting the fence across existing trails will reduce a terrorist threat.
292	Chris Belknap	Albuquerque	These are great trails. Do not close them down. Thanks!
291	Dan Lucero	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
290	allison baumhefner	santa cruz ca	Tijeras is some of the best riding in the ABQ area, and it would be a shame to lose it, based on fear. Please reconsider the fencing
289	Charles Finley	Albuquerque	If we allow our lives and recreation to be governed by the fear of terrorist attacks, haven't the terrorists already won.
288	Erin Schentrup-Fleming	Albuquerque, NM	No Comment
287	Alan Ross	800 Calle Amor SE, Albuquerque	I think there are bigger issues that they should be working
286	Kevin Stroup	Albuquerque, NM	I recognize the need for appropriate security measures, but I feel a reasonable and mutually beneficial compromise should be found.
285	max steinbrenner	west chester, pa	more land for biking less for making war
284	Michael Hopkins	Sacramento, CA	Please do not allow the DOD to haphazardly put up a fence without considering all possible ramifications of this action.
283	Brad Tillotson	ABQ, NM	The entire fence proposition is without merit. How will a chain-link fence enhance "Homeland Security"? Who is getting the fence contract, and who thought this up. If the AFB felt there was a need they would have done something in the last 20 years. To my knowledge, not a single security related event has ever happend due to a lack of a fence at Oteron nor would a fence prevent any in the future. Please do not do this. Albuquerque needs all the recreation outlets it can get - do not take this one away.
282	Kristin Nixon	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
281	Paul Robinson	Albuquerque	If the DOD moves forward with this fence it will not address the issues they are seeking to address. It will only adversely affect law abidding citizens. The terrorists win!!!!!!
280	Paul Storm	Alberquerque, NM	No comment
279	Ryan Miller	Tempe, AZ	An out of state mountain biker who loves the trails in Otero
278	Mark Benak	Albuquerque, NM	A fence to provide security but not interfere with the wilderness trails appears to be a good comprise between national security and public access to wilderness lands.
277	Zachary Benz	Albuquerque, New Mexico	no comment
276	Daniel Ryan	Scottsdale, AZ	I make it out to Albuquerque several times a year and that is my favorite place to ride in NM!! Please don't close it or I will be forced to drink heavily!
275	Betty Harvie	Albuquerque	no comment
274	Luis Armijo	Albuquerque NM	I've enjoyed the trails at Otero since 1987. I am an avid user of them. These trails are shared by many users, for which I've never seen any negative interference between any user. We all enjoy the use of these trails and know they offer the public a great and frendly nearby location to get into the out doors. I wholly recommend they remain open and accessable to all the frendly users of this great trail system. Thanks for your attention and consideration to this request.
273	Rebecca Jankowski	Albuquerque	No comment
272	Kristin Butcher	Deerfield Beach, FL	No Comment.
271	Ryan Schutz	Deerfield Beach, FL	no comment
270	Lisa Onischuk	Albuquerque	Otero was my first 'real' mtn biking experience 5 years ago.. It has been an integral part of my happiness and sanity since .... L (albq Wombats)
269	John W Sparks	albuquerque	Alternative fencing solutions should address topographic issues.
268	Chuan Banh	Albuquerque	no comment
267	Susan Gunn	Edgewood, NM	Trails are meant to be used by the people. Keep the trails open for us to enjoy the beautiful state we love.
266	melanie t turner	alb, nm	hey! i'm just a girl who loves to play outside. kick the boys in the dirt. and i do it on otero. don't let it end...please
265	Alan C. Tucker	Pittsburgh PA	Just another example of the "Man" putting us down
264	George Tapley	Albuquerque,NM	I hope this works but with the terrorism scare and "homeland security efforts most likely it will not. There is already a fence on the west and south boundries of the DOD land.
263	Cindy Myers	Albuquerque, New Mexico	First, if any fence is to be built it should be built West of the main trails (Tunnel & Otero). Secondly, if a fence is built preventing hiker/biker access, the area will become LESS secure, as there will not be the HUNDREDS of weekly trail users out to report any suspicious activity. I would like to know what political entity came up with this idea, and if they have ever even been on these trails. There is ZERO security risk from these trails. A tens of miles long chain link fence would prevent unauthorized access in what way? I've got ten different tools in my garage that would alow access in under 3 minutes, and I'm guessing any terroist could achieve the same. Common sence must prevail!
262	Michael Myers	Albuquerque, New Mexico	I have never seen one person in otero who wasn't obviously a trail user. never have I seen one questionable person. Anything in the name of "Homeland Security" Ha!
261	Christopher Olin	Stanford, CA	Trails need to be kept open to promote healthy lifestyles.
260	Ricardo R Jordan	Viques PR	no comments
259	Jennifer Dillow	New Mexico	I mountin bike here 3 times a week...I would hate to loose such a beautiful outdoor arena. If there is anything we can do to help the DOD prevent the closure, please let us know.
258	Jen Daker	ABQ, NM	no comment
257	Katherine Liden	Tijeras area, near Oak Flats	One of the reasons I moved up to the South 14 area was to have easy access to the trails that you plan to close. You will be cutting off one of the major recreational outlets for the residents in this area.
256	Martha K Dummer	Santa Fe New Mexico	Lived in ABQ for last 15 years of my life and Otero was one of the best moutain biking rides in ABQ.
255	Andrew McSorley	Portland, OR	I travel home to Albuquerque often and always look forward to recreating in the Otero Canyon area. Fencing this land off from outdoor enthusiasts would be a terrible blow to those who truly enjoy and respect the beauty and splendor of New Mexico.
254	Ken Marchand	Albuquerque, NM	Please do not close Otero canyon to mountain biking or hiking
253	Randy Willink	Albuquerque, NM	Keep Otero Canyon's trails open while achieving security for the base.
252	Gary Jenkins	Albuquerque	This would be a real tragedy.
251	christopher borden	albuquerque, new mexico	Save Otero!!!
250	Brian Hesch	Albuquerque	Please keep this trail system open. This has been one of my favorites for years.
249	Rhonda Schutz	Albuquerque	I can see no reason that Kirtland can't develop a security fence just to the west of at least most of the trails in order to keep as much of the system open as possible. The only place where we have ever seen any boundary markers indicating the military complex is along the west side of the Rambo trail, as it descends northward from the circle/loop on top of the mesa. If there is unexploded ordanance in the area, why hasn't it been marked by signs for the past 20 years. Any terrorist with any determination can likely find a way to get through/over/around a fence.
248	Jim Schutz	Albuquerque	I can't help but believe there is a way to provide a security perimeter for Kirtland without closing off all or most of the trail system. This action will eliminate one of the better trail areas accessible to the greater Albuquerque and East Mountain area.
247	Susan Knox	Springfield, IL	no comment
246	Steven Sanderson	Albuquerque, nm	No comment
245	Randy Maner	Albuquerque, NM	During the spring, summer, and fall I spend at least 1 day a week and usually more riding the trails at Otero. It is one of the great pleasures of living in Albuquerque and I do not believe the "wisdom" behind closing the trails. If safety were the issue, it would have been so for the past 20 years. If terrorism/security is the issue, the 6 layer fences around Manzano base will do what they were designed to do...keep people out. When I ride north of 4-hills near the Manzano fence line, I usually get visitors with machine guns riding by; so, I really doubt that asking people to keep out of Otero trails will make gaurding the base easier. Closing off this area because of terrorism is nothing but a victory for the terrorist.
244	Jason Penley	Albuquerque, NM	Otero is a fantastic mountain biking/hiking resource. Bikers/hikers stay on the trails. No security issues have occurred that I'm aware of in all the time I've used the trail. Please don't shut down this valuable recreational resource
243	Samuel Hall	Albuquerque	no comment
242	John S Stevens	Albuquerque	Otero canyon is the best trail system we have. Why can't the military go somewhere that is not so soothing to recreationalists.
241	Don and Pat Jochem	Santa Fe, NM	No further comment.
240	Marcus Ortiz	Albuquerque	One of my favorite places to mountain bike.
239	Kirk Marshall	Clovis	no comment
238	Brent Hudson	albuquerque	no comment
237	Donald H Smith	Capitan, NM	no comment
236	Dan Maloney	tucson,az	I moved to az recently, but have lived in ABQ for 11 years. closing of ANY trails is not only worng, it's down right sacreligious. If there is anything that I can do, I will. Thanks, Dan
235	Jacob Stewart	Hillsborough, North Carolina	I live in NC and this infuriates me, what perticular threat is in mountain trails? Do not oppress the public. Viva la revolution!
234	Trish Ramos	ABQ	Thanks for your good work!
233	Thomas Odegard	Albuquerque	Would they consider moving the proposed fence line to the West slightly?
232	Al Leedom	Madrid, NM	Otero Canyon is some of the best mountain biking in the country and I have enjoyed being able to go and relax and enjoy the beauty of the trails. Surely there can be a compromise, I understand security, but please, do not take one of our best spots away from us.
231	Laurie Brunner	Rio Rancho NM	It would be a shame to lose this trail.
230	Hamid Fakhrai	Albuquerque	No comment.
229	Charles Day	Albuquerque/Corrales	I've been riding Otero Canyon for the better part of a decade and it has provided a magnificent recreational benefit to the residents of Albuquerque and it's visitors. It would be a travisity if it was closed off.
228	Brad Lackey	Live in Tijeras, work in ABQ	Loss of this trail system would be tragic. It would also put huge stress and pressure on the Cedro Peak trail system when riders go there instead. The Cedro system has already seen terrible damage and erosion caused by motorized vehicles on singletrack trails. There must be a compromise that can be worked out with DoD/DoE that might include placing the fence farther into their property and leave the trails intact.
227	Rod Bush	albuquerque	no comment
226	Sandra Greengard	Albuquerque, New Mexico	Keep the trail system we all love so dearly available to all the people!
225	P.J. Merlin	Lake George, Colorado	I am a mountain bike guide with Outpost Wilderness Adventure and have guided groups on these trails for several years. It would be a tragedy to close off the trails for any reason especially security ones.
224	Robert Gilchrist	Tijeras, NM	no comment
223	Joel Harvey	Albuquerque, NM	Surely there is no reason why the DOD cannot redesign their fence proposal to accomodate their needs without taking away a truly valuable recreational opportunity for Albuquerqueans and others. I am doubtful that moving the fenceline East would compromise its effectiveness. Moreover, if a terrorist is determined to enter the DOD land from the mountains, how likely is it that a fence will stop them? Also, are we to believe that our base is so under-protected that people with malicious intent could enter and cause damage so easily? That scares me. I understand that DOD has also expressed a concern regarding possible unexploded ordance in the area. The fact that no one has seen or been hurt by these purported ordances seems to indicate that they are either not there or pose no real threat. Nevertheless, if DOD is truly concerned about these munitions, they should a) sweep the area clean or b) simply advise users not to stray from established trails. The Otero trail system offers some of the best, if not the best mountan biking in the state if New Mexico. It is my hope that we can reach a compromise to ensure that access to the trail system remains. Otherwise, Albuquerque will become even less of an attractive place to live (for me). If there is anything I can do to help with the effort, pleae do not hesitate to ask. Thanks
222	Steve Hermann	albuquerque	possibly moving fence line to the ridge would preserve most trails. Also, request allowance for building new replacement trails.
221	Jason Cary	Albuquerque	Of all the land in tijeras ahy do they need our trail. What is the purpose for fencing it off
220	Michael A. Gilchrist	3017 Delano Pl. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106	Otero is my favorite place to ride.
219	Marcia Duggar	Sandia Park, NM	no comment
218	Jodi Lamela	Chicago, IL	In an area of the country that attracts outdoor enthusiasts as much as the southwest does, it is important to have areas such as this for the public to enjoy. There are so many other areas in the southwest that need to be protected and cannot be enjoyed by the public, it would be a shame to see an area enjoyed by so many fenced off. It would be a significant loss to the outdoor enthusiast community.
217	guest viewer	ABQ	none
216	John Lyons	Albuquerque NM	Please consider alternatives to complete closure of this wonderful area. A compromise would both serve the interests of national security and preserve this resource for outdoor use enthusiasts. Thank you.
215	Sheila A. Albright	Springfield, Illinois	My daughter lives in Albuquerque and is an avid mountain biker. I visit her quite often and would hate to see access to the public cut off in any of this beautiful area.
214	Kerry Dalen	Albuquerque, New Mexico	I have used the Otero area for several years and see it as an area that could be shared by all. The boundry to the base seems far enough away to allow use of the Otero canyon trail system with out causing a security problem for Sandia. Please keep this area open for hiking and biking.
213	Becky Johnston	Albuquerque	How can an unpatrolled, unelectrified fence with openings in it to allow wildlife to pass keep anyone out? Anyone would just be able to walk through the wildlife doors or bring some bolt cutters. So, WHAT'S THE POINT? At the very least, move the fence way back into the withdrawal area so our trails can remain open. The supposed unexploded ordnance stuff has been around for years & no one's been hurt yet.
212	John Barney	Albuquerque, NM	The barrier or fence could be constructed closer to the lab and base assets that would actually be potential targets and still leave more than ample defensible space. Also, it would seem to be much less costly to patrol or do surveillance if the barrior and points of control are closer to existing everyday functional space.
211	Julia Nieman	Tijeras, NM	I use these trail systems at least once a week and would hate to lose access.
210	Gerald D. Oakland	Albuquerque	I believe that a compromise can be easily achieved that will provide the security desired and still allow access to the current trails.
209	Lawrence R. Benson	Albuquerque	DOD can easily protect almost all of the area that needs to be more secure by building the fence just to the west of the existing trails.
208	John Sanders	Albuquerque	Public use of the land is not only customary in Albuquerque, but frequent use assures thatunobserved activity is less likely. The most immediate threat is fire but frequent public use insures appropriate use by all.
207	Larry Kovacic	Albuquerque	Thanks for trying to save Otero.
206	Catherine Kenward	Taos, NM	no comment
205	Scott Johnson	25 Camino Del Norte, Tijeras, NM 87059	No Comment
204	Frank J Lucero	Albuquerque	Please Keep The Trail Open. It is a very important part of the Albuquerque Mountain Bike Trail system.
203	Frank J Lucero	Albuquerque	Please Keep The Trail Open. It is a very important part of the Albuquerque Mountain Bike Trail system.
202	Stuart Wallace-Hente	Albuquerque, NM	Oh come on! Fencing Otero Canyon will not solve anything. I'm more concerned that the borders are not safe and with regards to KAFB, the fence next to Four Hills can be breeched quicker and easier. Personally, I can't see any terroist, domestic or international wanting to trek thru Otero in hopes to gain access to the eastern edge of KAFB.
201	Eric Ovaska	Los Alamos, NM	Please do not close these trails! They are a great asset to the public.
200	Adam Baker	Albuquerque, NM	It's really a shame that our civil rights, and now our recreational lands, are being sacrificed in the name of public security. What's even worse is that it seems that the tax-paying public seems to have no voice in determining the means by which their own "security" should be achieved.
199	Carl Abrams	Albuquerque, NM	The land is vacant, empty with no military facilities anywhere close, and it was taken by the government years ago with no public comment or input. The property is obviously safe as demonstrated by the thousands of people who use the current trail system, so the military excuse that "it isn't safe, there could be unexploded ordinances" doesn't hold water. I believe "homeland security" is simply the excuse the military is looking for to avoid having to deal with complaints by the public and also avoid costly (and required) environmental and archaeological studies that would be necessary to undertake this project under "normal" circumstances. The military claims that they want to prevent terrorist attacks from the empty property near the base. How does fencing the area make it more safe? Terrorists could easily launch attacks from anywhere around the base, including Albuquerque, the Sunport, even Sandia Peak! It is rediculous for the military to believe that fencing this property will make the base safer, and I believe "homeland security" is a simple excuse for them to do it without having to justify or study anything.
198	Charlie Ervin	Albq NM	please moderate boundry to allow use at least to Otero Canyon Head...
197	Michael Burkett	Albuquerque	no comment
196	mark gullo	Flagstaff AZ	Keep the trails open, they are enjoyed by hikers, bikers etc,,,,,,and have been improved by 1000 of hours of volunteers hard work,,,,,,,the public needs more trails, NOT Less
195	Chris Stageman	Cedar Crest, New Mexico	A compromise is the only solution here. The biggest threat to unauthorized access to military property comes from the Isleta Reservation boundary, but it is not being fenced. The other concern is the military is planning this fence without going through the Federal NEPA process which will only hurt wildlife populations; deer, mountain lions, bear, wild turkey, etc. who also use these trail systems. If the pre-withdrawal boundaries of the public's land are secured and enforced, the Otero Canyon area would not be an issue.
194	Shannon Morrison	Albuquerque, NM	These are great trails that provide recreation for many New Mexicans, including myself.
193	Travis Coleman	Cedar Crest, NM	Although I strongly support national security issues, I feel that this is an excuse to fence off an area that has been a hassle to the base. The land that they want to fence off belongs to the public. Technically, most of the land down the west face of the Manzanitas is public land owned by the forest service which has been annexed a bit at a time over the last 50 years by the Atomic Energy Commission and then the DOE. Most of the trails at issue fall either on the crest or the east side of the range, why can there not be a compromise? The bit about possible unexploded shells?? I think that is pure propaganda, unless someone gets lost and descends into the base, which does happen, I challenge that claim.
192	Erik Hagen	Albuquerque	no comment
191	paul souder	Tijeras N.M.	I don't understand the security argument that this area is now somehow vulnerable to terrorist activity. Seems to me that the boundary could be somewhere to the west and leave the trail open and still protect the military area.
190	Christopher J Casey	Placitas, NM	I think that a win-win solution can be achieved here. The Otero trail system is a treasure to be preserved along with Homeland Security.
189	Mark Parra	Albuquerque, NM	First the terrorists cause radical changes in airport security so now we have to have our shoes looked at, now we are going to have trails taken away in the name of security. I think they won...
188	Guy Herner	Tijeras NM	The military withdrawal area should be turned into national forest. The national forest service recently had a control burn in bonita canyon, not the DOD. The forest service would improve the forest through thinning, controlled burns, road and trail maintenance. If a secure fence were erected at the western base of the monzanita mountains, the DOD could more easily monitor there border.
187	Gil J. Vigil	190 Raven Road Tijeras, NM	this is public land, keep it that way. don't protect me by taking my rights away please. GV
186	kevin sourisseau	Albuquerque	no comment
185	Ted Glasscock	Portales, NM	Keep the trails open!
184	Lisa Vornholt	Rio Rancho, NM	Please leave the trail open!
183	Larry Rizzutti	Albuquerque	When I was still Mountain biking (injuries stopped me) I helped on trail building projects with two wheel drive in Otero canyon
182	Erica M. Davis	Cedar Crest	Enough!!!! With the city council's recent and disgusting plan to expand Paseo through a national monument, we need to preserve all the open space we can. Those who would make the rules always seem to bend towards the buck, and the DOD is no exception. It's always about the needs of builders, developers and home buyers. Because of the open-ended efforts to enhance our New Mexico economy by promoting growth, we are using every last beautiful resource that makes New Mexico special. I am not a member of any environmental group. I'm just a resident that's sick of watching individuals expect New Mexico's gorgeous geography, which has existed for millions of years, to bend to their every whim in the few years that we've got here.
181	Samuel A Nelson	Albuquerque	Don't take the canyon.
180	Charles H Ritz	Albuquerque, NM	By keeping the trail and keeping it open to the public, the activity of Mountain bikers may twart any possible attack. Just with the amount of activity Mountain bikers create, a visible presence could stop a potential intrusion.
179	sean ostrowski	albuquerque, nm	please, please, please keep otero trails open to the public. They are not frequented by motorized vehicles like almost every other east mountain trail in their vicinity. This makes them a haven for running and biking. Plus, they are my favorite single track trails in the area.
178	Catherine Cone	Albuquerque, New Mexico	no comment
177	leslie perino	albuquerque	no comment
176	Jarrod Ritter	Albuquerque, NM	No Comment
175	Blue Soroos	Albuquerque NM	No Comment
174	Robert Miller	Rio Rancho	no comment
173	Susan Miller	Rio Rancho	No comment
172	Les Reasonover	Albuquerque	Please find a way to provide sercurity yet leave the trail open.
171	Ashleigh Martin	Colorado Springs	I am a NM resident and would hate to see our tail systems cut off when there are so few to begin with...
170	Carl W. S~~~~	Albuquerque	Blocking the two dirt roads to the west of the cycle route would more to slow down terrorists than fencing off the whole area.
169	Jennifer Spatta	ABQ - Lomas and Tramway	One of the things that makes ABQ and NM so liveable is our access to great trails. Taking away our access would be a DISASTER!
168	Lance Atencio	Albuquerque	Please leave the trails open for the well being of the community. Outdoor recreation in NM is the finest in the country and is relied upon by many local residents for physical and mental health.
167	Anders Lundahl	Albuquerque, NM	As a hydrologist working here in NM i worry about the affects installing a fence will have on the local watershed. Point source pollution source, arroyo formation, migration barrier, etc.... ?
166	Susan Gregory	Albuquerque, NM	Otero Canyon includes beautiful trails that are enjoyed by many hikers and mountain bikers. What a shame to fence off access to that area. There must be another alternative.
165	Charles Caldwell	Albuquerque NM	no comment
164	Jeff Bradley	Tijeras, NM	no comment
163	Leonard J Goodell	Albuquerque, New Mexico	This is one of the elite mountain bike trails in the area and has been featured in Mountain bike magazines. There is no justification to close this section of land to the public, when the fence can be move slightly to accommodate everyone.
162	Gabriel Ledger	University of New Mexico	Let's try to keep this land open.
161	JOHN O'MALIA	Albuquerque	This closure initiative is rediculous. That land is not being used for much of anything and still belongs to the forestry service.
160	Chris Raymond	Albuquerque	It's a great piece of public land. It would be a shame to see it closed. The lookout tower trail really does not get that close to the base. Can't a fence be put up west of that trail?
159	RONALD T BURTON	ALBUQUERQUE, NM	NO COMMENT
158	Amanda Zeigler	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
157	Charles B. Saunders	Albuquerque	There must be other areas that the DOD can use other than this.
156	Jonathan Ferris	Albuquerque, NM	Leave the trails open, close the base!!
155	Leah Rhule	Albuquerque	no comment
154	Ken Holmes	Albuquerque	Please keep Otero Canyon open!
153	Wenona Ayarbe	Albuquerque, NM	I would like to see the DoD come up with a solution to securing the AFB without impacting access to the Otero trail system.
152	greg kramer	albuquerque	This trail is a jewel for mtn. biking. It would be a loss for new mexico's recreation, as this trail is a key destination not just to locals, but to sport enthusiasts making the the otero canyon trail a biking dstination.
151	Hamilton Smith	Albuquerque, NM	I am a regular user of the Otero Canyon, and Tunnel Canyon recreation area. As greater Albuquerque swells to nearly 3/4 million, it seems of the greatest interest that exisiting recreational outlets remain, for some semblance of sanity, and outoor excercise. The majority of the eastern Sandias is prohibited to mountain bikes. Otero has served for decades as an outlet shared by hikers, cyclists, birdwatchers, and dog walkers. In one sense, there is no better way to prevent hostile activities on Otero than to continue to allow the thousands of recreationists to "patrol" the canyons and mesas on horses, bicycles, and foot. I am aware every time a new crew of motorcycles has headed out from my favorite trailhead, do you think a threat of any serious magnitude could be staged without one of the many current users suspecting something? Continued use, care, and maintenance of these trails is the only way to ensure the widely diverse group of interested citizens is not seperated from this unique and treasured outlet. Please leave the Otero and Tunnel Canyon recreational trail system in tact. There is no more vulnerable boundry than an empty space guarded by barbed wire, with no significance to anyone.
150	Dennis Devaney	Albuquerque	This is a waste of taxpayer dollars
149	Matthew Luck	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
148	John Engelmann	ABQ	the proposed fence could clearly be moved a bit without compromising security.
147	John Ayarbe	7429 Cienega Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120	These trails are frequented by many residents of Albuquerque. The security of Sandia Labs and Kirtland AFB is important and can be maintained without impacting access to trails in the Otero Canyon area. I am hopeful a compromise can be met - so please do not fence trails in the Otero Canyon area.
146	Dave Albin	Rio Rancho	This is one of the few places availible in this area-has there really been any threats?
145	Todd Nichols	Albuquerque, NM	The proposed fence will have a major negative impact on many lives. From human to animal. The fence is to be placed too far east and surround an area that the base has not used in a long time. This area needs to be kep available to the general public!
144	Donald Griggs	Albuquerque, NM	No comment
143	Laura Brainard	UNM Hospital	This trail system is an important recreational resource to the Albuquerque community. Please consider a solution that wouldn't take this away. Thank you
142	Matthew Holmes	Albuquerque	Keep the trail free!
141	Edna Cardenas	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
140	Sandra L. Chavez	Albuquerque	This is a wonderful place to ride/hike and it would be a shame to loose the "freedom" to enjoy it!!!!
139	Nuin-Tara Key	Santa Fe, NM, 87508	No comment
138	Jay English	Albuquerque	This is truley a very special area, that is used and appreciated by many. One of teh ulitimate freedoms is the ability to ecplore the outdoors.
137	Lars Peterson	3901 Indian School NE, Apt D111, ABQ, NM 87110	I moved to the area 3yrs ago and feel like the Otero Canyon area is one of the Crown Jewels of the ABQ area. If access was restricted, I think the appeal of the ABQ area for tourists and people thinking of settling in the area would be diminished.
136	Sean McCullough	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
135	David Appleton	Texas	I ride the area a couple of times each year-- a reason in itself for me to travel to Albuquerque. Please don't close this world class terrain.
134	Webb Johnson	Albuquerque	Government growing beyond our consent had become a lumbering giant, slamming shut the gates of opportunity, threatening to crush the very roots of our freedom. What brought America back? The American people brought us back -- with quiet courage and common sense; with undying faith that in this nation under God the future will be ours, for the future belongs to the free. -Ronald Reagan, State of the Union Address, February 4, 1986
133	andrew sweetman	albuquerque, NM	Public access to Otero Canyon and the associated trails is a wonderful asset to the NM mountain biking community and it would be truly sad to see trail access become limited - please do not interfere with the current trail system. Thanks.
132	Jessica Taylor Spurrier	formerly of NM, now CA	This is a quality of life issue. If we have no quality of life then what are we "protecting"?
131	Lara Boyd, PhD	Albuquerque	I use the Otero Canyon area at least twice a week year round. It would be a tragedy to fence off this entire area and since the DOD cannot patrol it, I do not see how it will enhance security.
130	Jeff Kern	Albuquerque, NM	We understand for the increased need for security at Kirtland Air Force Base. But this area has never been used by the base and is far, far away from the nearest point that is used. Relative to the entire base, this section is very small. If the base is to fence in the base on this side, it would be great public service and tremendous community relations to place the fence slightly inside the actual boundary in order for this trail network to be preserved.
129	Anne D. Schultz	Albuquerque, NM	This is a lovely trail network, used widely by cyclists, equestrians, and hikers. There are decades of history of use by the community with no harm done to the Kirtland property. As I understand it, at least 3 miles and a big, steep canyon separate the portion of the trail that crosses DOD land and anything the military might be doing. Surely we can find another way to protect the security of the military section without sacrificing the public use section.
128	Lana Dutton	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
127	greg tafoya	albuquerque, nm	taking away trails that have been maintained for many years btw, is simply wrong. fear of terrorism is not a reason to live in fear of cyclist and hikers. there has never been any incidents of intrusion into the said DOD proposed closure areas. i have never voted in an election to date, if this action goes through, i promise to fight it, and make it difficult to carry out. greg tafoya
126	Julie Luceo	Albuquerque	We outdorr recreational types have taken good care of Otero Canyon by repairing and improving trails. Yet DOD punishes us by taking our trails away. Please listen and compromise, there has to be a win-win solution.
125	Jill Guarino	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
124	Annie McCoy	Albuquerque, New Mexico	no comment
123	Christine Valdez	Albuquerque	No comment.
122	Cristina Olds	Cedar Crest, NM	please don't close Otero
121	Jeremy Yang	Albuquerque	Keep America free, including trails!
120	Karen Solomon	Albuquerque, NM	A much-needed open space
119	Nathanael Brown	Albuquerque, NM 87111	no comment
118	Andrew Mayer	Albuquqerque	Please leave the canyon open. It is an important area of recreation for several different groups of people.
117	Emory Taylor	Tijeras	I have biked in the Albuquerque area for 15 years. DONT CLOSE OTERO PLEASE!!
116	Josh Nims	Albuquerque	no comment
115	JoeAtzberger	Albuqerque	I have been riding otero weekly for over 15 years. How this area suddenly became a security issue is beyond me. New trails/options need to be set up before closure is even considered.
114	Sean Mirus	Albuquerque, NM	No Comment
113	Jose T. Sanchez Campos	Albuquerque	Thanks for the site. Hopefully some middleground can be found.
112	Tommy Fong	west side	no comment
111	Jeff Stratton	ABQ	Don't close it.
110	Jacqueline Shane	Albuququerque	Otero Canyon is my primary reason for living in Albuquerque. It is bad enough that Defense employees do not pay state taxes. Now, must they undermine the tourism economy as well?
109	Christopher B. Baum	Denver, CO	no comment
108	Marc GHattas	Albuquerque, NM	No Comment
107	Suzie Bemis	Albuquerque	no comment
106	Bill Velasquez	Albuquerque	no comment
105	Kevin Nauer	Sandia Park, NM	I use this trail quite often as a mountain biker and hiker and the loss of this trail for recreational purposes would have a serious impact on the community.
104	Christopher Romero	ABQ, NM	No Comment
103	Jennifer Payne	Albuquerque	Please keep Otero trails open - they allow for so much enjoyment for so many people. I will be greatly, greatly disappointed if they close. Thank you for your consideration.
102	Hugh Martin	Albuquerque	I am incensed that my tax dollars are going to be used for a pointless and useless fence that will lock out respectable, responsible, tax paying citizens out of OUR national forest and do Nothing in the name of 'national security'. This is an injust and probably illegal land grab by DOE. The US Forest Service is just rolling over. In addition, if this fence will be designed to keep 'enemies of the people' out, it will also, by definition, restrict wildlife movement around this critical 'island in the sky' of our greater Albuquerque metropolitan area. Have appropriate environmental studies on mountain lion, bear, deer, elk, turkey, etc populations been performed by DOE or the Forest Service. For example, What will happen to game migration patterns between the Sandias and Manzanos? What will happen to population dynamics? Show me the study before you build a fence restricing all species mobility.
101	Bonnie Nuttall	Albuquerque, NM	Please consider alternatives to closing the trails to non-motorized travel.
100	Chantal Puepke	Rio Rancho, New Mexico	I began my mountain biking experience at Otero Canyon. It's a wonderful area with alot of really nice trails. Can't the DOD situate the fencing to continue allowing the sports enthusiasts to use the trails?
99	delwyn werito	abq	no comment
98	william p. knox	salina kansas	My wife & I visit Albuquerque freqently and we always enjoy the hiking trails in Otero Canyon. Please find other ways to satisfy your security needs and do not interfere with the beautiful envionment and access to the biking and hiking trails. Surely there is more security risks on the west side of the mountain ridge.
97	Jacob Wishard	Albuquerque, NM	No comment.
96	Lisa Wishard	Albuquerque, NM	Please consider alternatives to closing these trails. They are very special and well loved. Thank you.
95	Harry Ives	2212 Beryl Ct NW Albq NM 87104	Otero Canyon is my favorite MTB trail system in the entire Albuquerque metro area. Please route the security fences to allow as many of these trails as possible to remain open in this heavily used recreation area. Thanks!
94	Jennifer Girand	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
93	KT Howard	Placitas	Please save Otero!
92	Arthur Howard	Placitas	No comment
91	Joshua Mestas	Albuquerque,New Mexico	no comment
90	Heather Shannon	Blacksburg, VA	I'll be moving to New Mexico at the end of the summer and looked forward to riding the trail system. I hope that the decision will be made to protect trail access for all users.
89	Kathryn Begeal	Albuquerque, South Valley	I have mountain biked in the Otero area for over 10 years. The trails are some of the best, and the area is used respectfully by a variety of recreational users. The area helps decrease mountainbiker/hiker conflicts in other high use areas, such as the Elena Gallegos area by providing numerous challenging loops. I urge the DOD to reevaluate their position on fencing and negotiate an acceptable compromise for all users of the area. In addition to recreation impacts, the fence will sever wildlife corridors. Fencing for public safety is a poor reason for eliminating the habitat and recreational value of this important area.
88	Juniper Hunter	Sanya Fe	No Comment.
87	HELEN ARCHULETTA	ESCABOSA	MANY PEOPLE ENJOY NATURE WITH FAMILIES AND THERE ARE GETTING TO BE FEWER OF THESE PLACES FOR PEOPLE TO ENJOY.
86	Sandra Knox	Albuquerque	there are many options that would allow the DOD to meet security needs without closing this well used and loved trail system to we who have enjoyed it through the years
85	Helene Minot	Albuquerque, NM	Let's be reasonable - this area has never been a threat, and still is not!
84	Erik Peterson	Albuquerque NM	Ban motorized travel. I could see terrorists on motrocycles or 4-wheelers, in fact many of them already are eco-terrorists, but terrorists on mountain bikes, give me a break. All the facilities on base have on-site security and as far as surveillance is concerned that can be done from the Sandia mountain. What next we close everything within line of sight to the base? They are only trying this now due to people's paranoia.
83	Michael Barela	Rio Rancho NM	No comment
82	Mike Chapman	Santa Fe, NM	no comment
81	Cindi Pearlman	Tijeras, New Mexico	no comment @ this time
80	Chad Stone	Oakland, California	Otero Canyon was one of the first trails I ever rode when I got my first mountain bike. It was easily the hardest bike ride of my life at the time and I still hold this trail as one of the best I've ever ridden. It would be foolish to shut it down to responsible riders and hikers. I no longer live in NM but when I do come home for visits, I love to take a bike back out to the place where I learned the sport. Please, leave access open for us riders.
79	TOM CURTIS	albuquerque	no comment
78	Michael N. Rector	8 Campo Rd., Tijeras	Please keep the trails open.
77	Craig Altare	blacksburg, VA	I will be moving to New Mexico this summer and I think it will be a great loss if these trails are closed. Rode them once when I was out there visiting and it was a wonderful experience. Please keep them open.
76	Curt Weitkunat	Albuquerque, NM	I would prefer no fence, but if a fence is necessary, please place it west of all the wonderful trails in this area. Me, my friends and family love this area for hiking and biking away from the motorcycles that have ruined Cedro. I think it would be more advantageous to prevent motorized vehicles in the area than a fence which hinders wildlife from migrating and moving around.
75	John Lebak	NE ABQ	Perhaps fences strategically placed to minimize interference with current trail system could work...
74	mike berg	albuquerque, nm	It is ludicrous to spend millions on a fence that is unnecessary and that will prevent people from enjoying nature. The money could be spent more wisely.
73	E.Mark Spear	Golden, N.M.	no comment
72	Rob Lehtinen	Albuquerque, NM	No Comment
71	Peter Butterfield	13013 albuquerque nm 87111	Coordinate a fence to respect the continuity with as many of the exisiting trails as possible
70	Kristin Morgan-Tracy	Albuquerque, New Mexico	In my experience, an open, well-frequented trail is much more secure than a remove, fenced-off area.
69	Dominique Revelle	Lamy New Mexico	no comment
68	Laura McNamara	Placitas, NM	I'm part of a women's running and hiking group that uses Otero Canyon for our workouts regularly. It's one of our favorite runs. We never cross fences and remain on the trail the entire time. Please don't close this great public resource.
67	Rick Wenner	ABQ, NM	This is some of the best riding in ABQ, Otero has it all.
66	Claudius Freiherr von Schwerin	Albuquerque	no comment
65	Christine Pease	Albuquerque, NM	Keep Otero Open for Recreation Use.
64	Rob Pease	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
63	glen gollrad	santa fe	no comment
62	Steve McCampbell	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
61	Paul Beakley	Tempe, Arizona	What's the old saying about those who are willing to give up freedom for security deserve neither? Surely there must be some way to allow the continued use of this trail that benefits both the historic users and the DOD's security needs.
60	Matthew Brown	Albuquerque	I would understand closing the trails to any motorized vehicles as these could represent some sort of security risk; however, hikers and mountain bike riders are physically unable to carry any heavy equipment that could be used in a terrorist activity. Frankly, if terrorists were to select this area as a point of entry, a chain link fense would not stop them for long anyway, so what is the point in closing the trail? Maybe some bariers to prevent motorized vehicles would enhance security much more. Plus, keeping the trails "public" (i.e., with lots of mountain bikers) would tend to keep criminals away as they want to keep out of sight.
59	Jeffrey Fleming	ABQ	it serves no use to the military but is of great use to the public. Give it to the public!
58	Rod DePoy	Tijeras, NM	no comment
57	Paula F Metzner	Albuquerque	Please don't deal another blow to the freedoms we expect in this country. Otero Canyon trail is a natural resource that is one of the community's strengths.
56	Stephen Wallace	Albuquerque	Put the fence on the government property such that the Kirkland is secured but the Otero canyon trails are left open.
55	Charles LeBlanc	ABQ	A compromise should be worked out.
54	dave kraig	pojoaque, nm	closure of this fine trail system seems to be a short sighted knee-jerk reaction to a perceived problem. the closure results in loss of public access to an very significant recreation area. the downsides appear to far outweigh any potential security benefits, real or otherwise. please reconsider this decision!
53	Mary McDaniel	Albuquerque	no comment
52	David Grabner	Albuquerque, NM	NO comment at this time.
51	Clay Moseley	Los Alamos, NM	I understand the need to protect the facilities at Kirtland/Sandia. However, the whole purpose of the DOD is to protect the American people, its lands, and its way of life. By taking such an area as Otero Canyon trail away from us [citizens], they contradict themselves. I am a pro-democracy person and am willing to fight for it, but I also believe in common sense. The DOE/DOD needs to revisit the issue and look at what they are taking away from the local tax payers and voters. More effort needs to be made on the government's behalf to keep this area available. I know they can do it if they wanted to...
50	Alan Geuder	Albuquerque	No comment.
49	Douglas Shaw	Albuquerque	The variety of terrain found in and around Otero Canyon offers outdoor recreational opportunities that are beyond compare within close proximity to Albuquerque. Closing this area would be an incalculable loss to the residents of the most populated region in New Mexico.
48	David Newell	Albuquerque, New Mexico	Save Otero!
47	Gus Schick	Albuquerque	It would be a shame to close such a beautiful area to the public.
46	David Stevens	albuquerque	The proposed fence is an inappropriate use of taxpayer money. The land should be leased, purchased or donated to the Cibola National Forest for the use of citizens and visitors to this state.
45	De Nauer	Sandia Park, NM	This is a wonderful trail, used by many mostly responsible, tax paying individuals. It is one of the most usable trails for year round access. To deny access to this trail would severely limit the recreational assets in the East Mountains. Let us continue using what we already pay for.
44	Christopher Osburn	Rio Rancho	Closing the trail? Yeah that will help stop terrorism!
43	James A. Werkmeister	1620 Parsifal NE Alb. NM 87112	This project represents a needless expenditure of tax dollars that would only result in the closure of a valuable local recreational resource.
42	Kevin Roderick	Albuquerque, NM	Putting up a fence to "keep out the bad guys" is a pointless reactionary measure. The improvement in real security that this would give is negligible it existant at all (do some homework on this), while the enjoyment that regular use of this land gives to a great number of citizens is real and evident. Please take the time to evaluate the outcome of your various options before willingly restricting the use of this land to the general populace for a dubious amount of believed security.
41	David Ward	Albuquerque, NM	Open-space access is one of Albuquerque's best attributes. I would hate to see mis-directed paranoia result in the closure of Otero Canyon.
40	Nels Dahlgren	Albuquerque, New Mexico	No Comment
39	Geoff Smith	Basking Ridge, NJ	I love Otero!!!
38	Randall O'Brien	Albuquerque, NM	If a fence were to really keep us safe, which is a joke and we all know it, put the fence further west and let the hikers and cyclists report any suspicious activity they see. Just save the trails for our use and we'll keep a watchful eye. A hot line number could even be posted.
37	Thomas R. Lea Jr	Albuquerque	no comment
36	Ryan Niemi	Albuquerque NM	No Comment
35	Bart Bowen	325 Aliso Dr NE Albuquerque NM	No Comment
34	Jonathan Jochem	Albuquerque	Please let us enjoy the beauty of the Otero Canyon trail.
33	dianne	alb. NM	Why don\'t you put a fence where it will work-like the Mexican Border.
32	DamianCalvert	Albuquerque, NM	This trail is one of the gems of this area. To be able to escape the city and be in the high desert pines is a real treat and there are rarely any motorized vehicles which is better than I can say about Cedro. The false security of a fence is easily penetrated and therefore hikers and bikers can act as responsble citizens and alert law enforcement of any suspect people. Leaving Otero open will improve Homeland security!
31	Kathleen Colleran	Abq	How is a fence going to keep Iraqis out of Kirkland? Are there many militants carrying dynomite vests on their mountain bikes? Where is the trust?
30	Peter Doane	Abq	Who is building this fence? Friend of Heather?
29	Richard Capener	Albuquerque	If a fence has to go up, Please move it back so it doesn't interfere with the trails in Otero. Lets compromise!
28	John Spangler	Denver, CO	I've traveled to New Mexico on two occasions to spend a handful of days mountain biking and sightseeing. This is one of the best trails in the area and I know myself, and many others, would really disappointed if the trail were closed.
27	jim Segebarth	Albuquerque New Mexico	Keep The trails to the public. Nature provideds peace and harmony.and most of all FREEDOM!!!
26	Andrew Nagle	Albuquerque	no comment
25	Pat Caldwell	Albuquerque	no comment
24	Pete Kutheis	Texas	I know plenty of DoD land that is open to MtBiking w/o barriers. Why need this one be any different?
23	Gerald D. Oakland	Albuquerque	Set the fence inside the trail and preserve one of the prettiest set of trailws in the Cedro area.
22	Patrick Barney	Albuquerque	no comment
21	Scott Hamilton	Tijeras, NM 87059	I have been a resident to this area for 10 years. This was the first trail that I rode in New Mexico and is probably my favorit. I have never seen it trashed and all of us riders/hikers maintain it well. It will be a sad day indeed if this tail is closed. PLEASE LEAVE IT OPEN!!!
20	Chad Childre	Albuquerque	Please for the sake of my sanity. Please do not close this escape from reality as it is a great reduction mechanism
19	Craig Jensen	Albuquerque, NM	I've ridden Otero canyon now since 1992. I can't imagine not having it and would do almost anything to keep it open. It seems easy to overlook this area for many people, but it is a haven for mountain biking (REAL mountain biking,...singletrack and miles and miles of open space). Otero and its associated trail network represents one of the only areas around Albuquerque that isn't dominated by other use (foothills and the Sandias by walking/hiking; Cedro peak by motorized vehicles;...). Perhaps the willingness to close the area is related to the perception of mountain biking as a rogue sport, but many of my mountain biking friends and colleagues are respectful and productive members of our community. Please don't close Otero. Deputize us. Anything....
18	Heidi Jochem	Albuquerque, NM	I have used this area for 10 years now. Fencing it off in the name of security sounds ludicrous.
17	David Plummer	Albuquerque	It is difficult to believe that a threat to the base will come over Otero pass. Hannibal may have crossed the alps with elephants, but modern day bad guys will either airlift in or drive right through the gates. Who does KAFB think they're fooling?
16	David W. George	Gaithersburg, MD	One of the reasons I come back to visit Abq. is to ride the Otero canyon singletrack. If this was taken away, I'm not sure I would make the trip. I hope it all works out.
15	Eric Johnson	North Augusta, SC	Agree that alert, responsible trail users are better than an isolated, remote fenceline in providing vital security.
14	Danny Messex	Albuqueruqe,nm	Please don't close the canyon.
13	eric pinkerton	albuquerque	i've been biking otero for 20 years now, the thought that this would be a viable ingress route for terrorists is laughable. they'll come right through the front gate with stolen id's, not over the mountains. plus, which is a better situation security wise; a totally remote fenced off area free from prying eyes, or the same area unfenced but populated by alert citizens seven days a week pretty much all year long?
12	Richard Rasmussen	Albuquerque	no comment
11	Nicholas Gabel	Albuquerque	How else can I get involved to save this area?
10	John Newkirk	Greenville, SC (Former Albuquerque resident, and t	The loss of this trail would be a great loss to the residents of the Alb. metro area, as well as visitors to the area. I believe security can be maintained without destroying access to these trails.
9	Dr. Paul J. Robertson	Las Cruces, NM	Homeland security will not be enhanced one bit by this closure!!
8	Bruce Horowitz	Albuquerque, New Mexico	Please keep this resource available to the citizens of New Mexico. Who has won if we start closing our forests?
7	Tim Battaglia	Cobb, California	I was visitor to the area last fall, and Rode this trail area. I would like to ride it again when I return. The DOD should look at alternatives that don't reduce citizens freedom when persuing security.
6	Thom Benedict	Albuquerque	KEEP THE TRAILS OPEN
5	Sage Messex	Albuquerque	Save Otero!!!
4	Brian Cherry	Albuquerque, NM	no comment
3	David Halliburton	Las Cruces, New Mexico	This is an outstanding trail in a beautiful area. It is a tremendous quality of life asset for the residents of all of New Mexico, not just Albuquerque. As a resource open to reasonable public access, it has tremendous, incalculable value and importance to all our citizens. As a fenced and locked up piece of property, it has negligible value or importance to strategic or operational activities of the Department of Defence.
2	Max Romanik	NM	Please keep the trails open.
1	Scott Gunn	Albuquerque, NM	No comment.

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