In the News   James Quinn Memorial Ride, Saturday, October 4, 1000am Posted September 19, 2008 JAMES QUINN Memorial Ride Students at UNM School of Law are planning a one-year anniversary ride in memory of classmate, James Quinn, who was killed last year in Tijeras Canyon. Ride will take place on Sat., Oct. 4, starting at 10 am from the UNM School of Law parking lot and taking the same route as the first memorial ride. Anyone who wants to join at the Smith's parking lot can do so at 11 am. We plan to stop and reflect briefly at the crash site and anyone who wants to meet us there via car is welcome. Any input is welcome. At this point we think it will be a fairly informal, slow-paced, no-drop ride. If we get word there will be a large number of participants we may seek escorts, other formalities. Contact Erin McSherry with any questions or concerns at erinmcsherry@gmail.com or mcsherer@law.unm.edu.     GARTC Members Needed Posted May 5, 2008 Do any of you know of a person who would be interested in becoming a member of the Greater Albuquerque Recreational Trails Committee? GARTC provides input to the city about off-street trails, e.g. the Bosque Trail, etc. The following representative positions are open: 1. Pedestrians and Hikers 2. Runners and Joggers (Cyclists can walk, run, jog, or hike too) Applicants will need to fill out a nominee form that I can send via e-mail. Theresa M. Baca Baca, TBaca@cabq.gov Associate Trails Planner Transportation Division Department of Municipal Development Phone #505-768-3649     Otero Canyon Military Withdrawal Boundaries Still in Effect Posted July 25, 2007 Recent newspaper articles have led some hikers/bikers to believe that DOE/Kirtland officials have relaxed their regulations regarding the Military Withdrawal boundaries. Be advised that the boundaries are still intact and the signs posted along the boundaries provide up-to-date information. A decision has been made (by the military officials currently in command) to not construct a fence, but again, boundaries are intact, and safety and liability issues continue to be a concern. Negotiations are in progress with the Forest Service to determine if a portion of the withdrawal can be returned to the Forest Service, but no decisions have been made. Military officials continue to patrol the area and will cite trespassers who violate the regulations as posted on the signs. USFS, Sandia Ranger District     Child Helmet Safety Act Effective July 1st, 2007. Posted July 16, 2007 New Mexico law requires all minors under age 18 operating or passenger on a bicycle, skateboard, scooter, skates and tricycle wear a well-fitted protective bicycle helmet, fastened securely upon the head with the straps of the helmet. This law takes effect on July 1st, 2007 and helmets will be required at all Skate Parks, Bicycle Paths, Parks, and Public Roadways. See the law.     City of Albuquerque Jerseys Available from Parks and Recreation Posted July 16, 2007 Jersey Front Cool new City of Albuquerque jerseys are available from Parks and Recreation for $79.95. This will be the only time the City will offer them so get them now. Made by Primal. Full length zipper and 3-pocket back. Sizes: men's S, M, L, XL. XXL will be available August. Women's S, M, L, XL XS and XXL are coming. Sizes run a little small. Also available in some bike shops whose stock is from the City. Contact: Chuck Malagodi Bike Safety Educator Bike Safety Education Program 1801 4th St. NW, Building A ABQ, NM 87102 505-768-2453 cmalagodi@cabq.gov www.cabq.gov/recreation