tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564385258186045514.post2726772840993535104..comments2023-03-24T08:38:04.980-06:00Comments on High Desert Dirt: Arroyo Chamisos Bike Trail Underpass Nears CompletionDesert Dirthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12413559978573420359noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564385258186045514.post-33815595492144087642012-12-13T08:53:55.546-07:002012-12-13T08:53:55.546-07:00Great background on the project, and I appreciate ...Great background on the project, and I appreciate you singling out some of the individuals responsible for managing and completing the project. From Gail Ryba's original vision, to Leroy Pacheco and his team's execution, the city now has a terrific bike/pedestrian link on the south side of town. <br /><br />I'll note that at least one bike/pedestrian/horse culvert under NM 599 near Camino de los Montoyas is now open and in operation. The culvert was put in place during construction of the highway but little or no access was built out until this September in preparation for hosting the <a href="http://highdesertdirt.blogspot.com/2012/10/imba-world-summit-santa-fe-nm.html" rel="nofollow">IMBA World Summit</a> There's another culvert by-way near NM 599 and Caja del Rio which will connect the Santa Fe River Trail to the Caja. That little section of the SF River Trail has been completed by the county, but the culvert is currently filled with tumbleweeds and fenced off. <br /><br />There is yet another pre-built culvert by-way sitting under Cerrillos Rd way out by the new Super WalMart. It is buried at present, awaiting more development in the area and an eventual extension of the Arroyo Chamisos Trail that will connect under and through to the Las Soleras business park. <br /><br />Send along an email if you'd like company on your future tour of the new trails. I'm always up for a quick outing and coffee/beer stop to talk about trails.Desert Dirthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12413559978573420359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564385258186045514.post-30640038154928631762012-12-12T10:24:02.298-07:002012-12-12T10:24:02.298-07:00I had the opportunity to work on this project up u...I had the opportunity to work on this project up until it went to final design (I departed the design firm when I relocated from New Mexico). I'm pleased to see it turned out so well! The drainage issue you mentioned was a fun part of the project. Why use drains and pipes if you don't need to? :)<br /><br />Many props to Leroy Pacheco from the City who managed this project on the city's end. He has a real vision for seeing art incorporated into Santa Fe's infrastructure and I'm thrilled to see how that turned out on this project.<br /><br />Thank you for the images! It's exciting to see the process and the finished project. I can't wait to get back to Santa Fe to visit and bike around the new trails.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564385258186045514.post-56415991743467585502012-07-06T11:46:14.717-06:002012-07-06T11:46:14.717-06:00An individual that definitely made an impact, my h...An individual that definitely made an impact, my hat is off to her. Pretty cool that you can say you've met her once. I believe the Albuquerque bridge was completed and dedicated in the Fall of 2010, only a few months after her passing.Desert Dirthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12413559978573420359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564385258186045514.post-68410088622079768352012-07-02T18:43:30.625-06:002012-07-02T18:43:30.625-06:00Gail made quite an impact on this little planet of...Gail made quite an impact on this little planet of ours and on top of that she was a darn good person. I remember talking to her once about that very same bridge now named in her honor....although I'd rather she be there for opening. Thanks for the news and information...I'll pass it onto my wife who also knew Gail.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08383863263923439025noreply@blogger.com