MINUTES OF THE

STATE OF

CULTURAL PROPERTIESREVIEW COMMITTEE

October 15,2010

This meeting of the State of New Mexico Cultural Properties Review Committee was called to order by Chair Alan Watson at approximately 1:00 p.m. on the above-cited date, in the State Capitol, Room 311,490 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Chair Watson characterized the CPRC as a statutory body charged with identifying and advising on the protection of the State's cultural properties. CPRC meetings are run by parliamentary procedure. He asked that the attendees follow those rules, sign in and turn cell phones off.

A quorum was established with the following members present:

Members Present: Members Absent: Alan "Mac" Watson, Chair Mark Mitchell Clarence Fielder Rick Hendricks Craig Hoopes Tim Maxwell Beth O'Leary Phillip Shelley Nancy Meem Wirth

State Personnel Present: Sam Cata, Interim Director Terry Moody, HPD Tom Drake, HPD Dorothy Moore, HPD Michelle Ensey, HPD Robyn Powell, HPD Susan Hart, HPD Mona Valicenti, Assistant AG Harvey Kaplan, HPD

[Sign-inSheet onfile with HPD] REVIEWIAPPROVAL OF MINUTES August 13,2010 Member O'Leary asked for consideration to change the April 2011 meeting from the 8th to the 15th. Tom Drake, HPD, noted that there's an outreach opportunity in having the meeting in conjunction with the Heritage Preservation Alliance (HPA) conference which will be held in Las Vegas on April 6-10. Member Maxwell asked if this could be explored further and brought up for consideration at the next meeting. Chair Watson directed Mr. Drake to coordinate with the HPA and asked Dorothy Moore to list as an agenda item for the next meeting.

Member Shelley moved to approve the August 13,2010 minutes as submitted. Member O'Leary seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.

CHAIRMAN'S REPORT In the interim since the last general session meeting Chair Watson reported that he addressed and signed off on all correspondence, tax credit applications, and approved permits.

On September 29th the Chair met with Interim SHPO Biella and HPD staff to discuss the GuadalupeICoyote Historic District nomination which was tabled at the August meeting. It was determined that HPD staff Dorothy Victor and Terry Moody would make a site visit to the proposed district in pursuit of the following goals: 1) to clarify ownership of certain contributing properties, 2) to begin to complete inventory forms for the contributing properties with the assistance of volunteers from the community, and 3) to explain the state register listing process and the effects of listing to the community members. Ms. Moody informed the Chair that a site visit is scheduled for November 5 and 6. Preliminary contact was made with the Coca family, requesting a visit to their property and the family declined. The Coca family does not support the nomination and will not allow anyone on their private property. Staff has been verifying ownership and determining which HCPI forms need to be completed. Member Maxwell asked if the community continues to feel that the proposed nomination is a government takeover of their property. Ms. Moody responded that they are concerned that the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management would open their property for public visitation.

Member O'Leary moved to accept the Chair's report. Member Fielder seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.

STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER'S REPORT Samuel Cata, Interim Director, reported in the absence of the SHPO.

Budget The budget has been cut several times and will be cut again before the end of the current fiscal year. Once the incoming administration is in place we will have a better idea of any additional changes that may be imposed.

CPRC 15 October 2010 Minutesldcm Staff must maintain the essential programs for the SHPO and CPRC. Additional cuts could detract from HPD's mission essential projects. The Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) and Department of Finance & Administration (DFA) will not allow the HPD, or any department or division, to expend more than 50% of the FYI1 appropriated budget for expenditures from July - December. In addition to the state general fund, the HPD has a variety of federal funding sources that were bound under DFA's rule. Many of HPD's functions occur during the first and last quarter of the federal fiscal year (Oct - Dec and July - Sept). HPD requested and received exception from DFA to expend its federal funds.

Staffing Vacant staff positions have been filled, with the exception of the SHPO, who is appointed by the Cabinet Secretary with the approval of the Governor. Budget is in place for the second half of the year to fill the SHPO position.

HPD had two interns over the past summer that contributed to the division with preservation efforts that included scanning State and National register files for the architectural component of the updated NMCRIS, which will be an integral new feature of the updated NMCRIS database.

NMCRIS The updating of NMCRIS was funded by a legislative appropriation to upgrade and update the old NMCRIS application. A core function of the HPD is to maintain a cultural resource database. The improved NMCRIS has been online for two months and is working well but the system continues to be tweaked. The Department of Information Technology (DoIT) received extensive presentations and has been pleased.

Upcoming: Legislation - Government Restructuring: Task Force [GRTF) The GRTF subcommittee report recommended creating a commerce department that would consolidate the Economic Development, Tourism, Workforce Solutions departments. The initial recommendation included the DCA which has since been removed.

The GRTF recommendation is to consolidate the functions of many agencies into the DFA. The implication to DCA and HPD would be that the financial staff would be consolidated under the authority of the DFA. This would only move funds from one department to another and increase the time that it takes to process financial paperwork.

The GRTF is recommending changing the CPRC from a policy making group to a technical advisory group to eliminate the review of every project. The CPRC has responsibilities under the Cultural Properties Act, the Cultural Properties Protection Act, the Historic Preservation Loan Act, and the Prehistoric and Historic Sites Preservation Act. Secretary Ashrnan and Mr. Cata spoke with the Chair of the GRTF subcommittee and legislators and will have a meeting with the Legislative Council Service (LCS) to remind them of the CPRC's responsibilities under the various Acts. They have received assurances that they will look at the DCA comments and the hope is that the GRTF recommendation for the CPRC will be removed entirely. The GRTF is

CPRC 15 October2010 Minutestdcm 3 seeking comments to the recommendation. Any changes would require legislative approval. Member Maxwell asked who they are seeking comments from. Mr. Cata responded that the LCS is accepting comments from the State Personnel Office, DFA, and a couple of other departments. DCA will provide its comments directly to DFA but the hope is that the GRTF will remove the recommendation and it will never get as far as DFA. By Monday the LCS will have the comments. Member Shelley asked if it would jeopardize the NPS grant. If the idea is to streamline it should be known that this will have the opposite effect and result in a major economic cost. Mr. Cata said he will be taking the negative impact to the LCS on Monday.

Member Maxwell moved to accept the SHPO's report. Member Hoopes seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Watson asked for a motion that the following amendments be made to the order of business on the agenda:

Following Item 5 (SHPO Report) on the agenda the order will be as follows: Item 8 - Tax Credits Item 9 - Permit Matters Item 7 - Committee Matters After the above items are addressed the committee will resume with Item 6 (Site Proposals).

Member Fielder moved to accept the Chair's amendments to the agenda. Member Shelley seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.

SUBCOMMITTEE MATTERS Architectural Subcommittee - Tax Credit Applications

Part 1s Member Hoopes moved to untable the following application: O.D. Wait House, 1606 Silver Ave SE, Albuquerque Member Wirth seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.

Member Hoopes moved to approve the following application with conditions: a O.D. Wait House, 1606 Silver Ave SE, Albuquerque Member Fielder seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.

Member Hoopes moved to approve the amendments to the following applications: a 303 La Plata NW, Los Alamos Addition Historic District, Albuquerque 205-207 Aliso Dr NE, Albuquerque 202 Bryn Mawr Dr NE, Albuquerque Member Wirth seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.

CPRC 15 October2010 Minutesldcm Member Hoopes moved to approve the following applications: 319 Dartmouth NE, Monte Vista-College View Historic District, Albuquerque Baca-McElvain Residence Guest House, Santa Fe Las Acequias, Santa Fe County 333 Aliso Dr NE, Monte Vista-College View Historic District, Albuquerque Member Fielder seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.

Member Hoopes moved to approve the following applications with conditions and continued staff consultation: Everett Van Cleave House, Spruce Park Historic District, Albuquerque Baca-McElvain Residence Garages, Santa Fe 715 Gold SE, Huning Highlands Historic District, with the addition of siding E.E. Bliss House, 501 Luna Blvd NW, Albuquerque Bank of Magdalena, 100,101, and 102 North Main, Magdalena Member Wirth seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.

Member Hoopes moved to table the following application: F.C. Pyle House, 1011 Fruit Ave NW, Albuquerque Member Wirth seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.

Part 2s Member Hoopes moved to approve the following applications: 315 Wellesley P1 NE, Monte Vista-College View Historic District, Albuquerque in the amount of $9,258.12 for a tax credit of $4,629.06. 613 Bryn Mawr Dr NE, Albuquerque in the amount of $1,139.55 for a tax credit of $569.78. 205-207 Aliso Dr NE, Albuquerque in the amount of $3,995.38 for a tax credit of $1,997.69 Member Wirth seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.

Member Hoopes moved to table the following application: Burke House, 1101 Sigma Chi Rd NE, Sigma Chi Road Historic District, Albuquerque Member Wirth seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

PERMIT MATTERS Avvlicants for Listing: on the SHPO Directory for History, Architectural Historv, or Historic Architecture Member Shelley moved to untable the application for: David Kirkpatrick (tabled 8/13/10) Member O'Leary seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.

Member Hoopes moved to approve the application for listing on the SHPO directory for History for: Dr. David Kirkpatrick Member Wirth seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.

CPRC 15 October 2010Minutestdcm Member Hoopes moved to table the application for listing on the SHPO Directory for History for: Kirsten McCullough Member Maxwell seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.

Apvlicants for a 2010 General Archaeological Investivation Permit (renewal-no changes in permit) Member Shelley moved to approve the permit for: Mesa Field Services Member Maxwell seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote. Avvlicants for a 2010 General Archaeological Investigation Permit (New) Member Shelley moved to approve the pennit for: D. Pennington and Associates (staff already listed on the SHPO Directory) Member O'Leary seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote. Apvlicants for a 2010 General Archaeoloeical Investiaation and Listing of Staff on the SHPO Directorv Member Shelley moved to deny the application submitted by: Gregory Martino as PVPD Member Maxwell seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote. Applicants for Listing on the SHPO Directory Member Shelley moved to approve the applications for: Judy Berryman as PVPD E. Bradley Beacham as PVPD Gregory C. Mastropietro as supervisory archaeologistlcrew chief Member Maxwell seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.

Member Shelley moved to provide conditional approval, pending receipt of additional clarification of his experience as a supervisor and that clarification will be provided to and determined by staff for: Nate Meyers as PVPD Member Fielder seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.

Project-Specific Permit for Archaeological Investigations on State Land and Mechanical Excavation Permit for Private Land Member Shelley moved to approve the following permit to: SWCA. Archaeological Testing Plan for the La Plata Bridge Site (LA 73936) on NM 170, San Juan County. Member Maxwell seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.

Applicants for an Individual Unmarked Human Burial Excavation Permit Member Shelley moved to approve the following permit to: New Mexico State University. Excavations at the Kipp Ruin Site Located on Private Land in Luna County. Member O'Leary seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.

CPRC 15 October 2010 Minutesldcm New Business Southwest Archaeological Consultants. Request to rebury recent historic artifacts recovered from disturbed contexts at LA 2JAgua Fria Schoolhouse Site, Santa Fe. Member O'Leary reported that the subcommittee discussed the reburial of artifacts recovered from disturbed contexts in the roadway, within LA2 with Ms. Scheick, SWCA. Ms. Scheick requested permission from the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (MIAC) to take the collections recovered from previously redeposited material, that yielded no research potential and were not qualified as contributing to the research design, and redeposit them in the roadway. It was agreed that the recovered materials would be "discarded" rather than "reburied" since the latter refers to the redepositing of human remains and not the burial of artifacts. Member O'Leary read a draft response letter from the CPRC to Ms. Scheick agreeing with MIAC collection committee that the artifacts recovered from a disturbed context should be returned to the roadway but will need to modlfy the permit SE-256. As signatories on the permit, the CPRC requests a brief general description of the materials being redeposited which SWCA will send to Ms. Ensey, HPD, along with a sampling design containing a representative sample of the materials prior to them being disposed of in the roadway. Member O'Leary requested that Chair Watson sign a letter requesting such of Ms. Scheick.

Member Shelley moved to accept the letter as recommended by Member O'Leary and proceed as quickly as possible with the CPRC response letter to Ms. Scheick. Member Maxwell seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.

[Letteron file at HPD]

Continuing Education Credits for Linda Tigges Member Shelley requested clarification as to Ms. Tigges activity as a member on the genealogy board and whether that constitutes continuing educational credit. The duties of the board must be clarified in order for the subcommittee to determine whether or not it qualifies as continuing education.

NMCRIS updates and revisions to regulations Member Shelley stated that Michelle Ensey, HPD, updated the subcommittee on the NMCRIS operation and upcoming revisions to the regulations pertaining to NMCRIS.

COMMITTEE MATTERS Mt. Taylor Update - John Pound Executive Session - Pending or Threatened Litigation pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1-H (7) Member Shelley moved to meet in executive session to discuss pending or threatened litigation as per the OpenMeetings Act. Member Maxwell seconded and the motion passed unanimously upon roll call vote as follows: Members Hendricks, Hoopes, Maxwell, Shelley, O'Leary, Wirth, Fielder, and Watson all voting in the affirmative.

CPRC 15 October 2010 Minutesldcm [The CPRC met in closed session from 1:55 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.]

Chair Watson announced that the only item discussed during executive session was that relating to the Mt. Taylor litigation.

Member Shelley moved to return to open session. Member O'Leary seconded and the motion passed by roll call vote as follows: Members Hendricks, Hoopes, Maxwell, Shelley, O'Leary, Wirth, Fielder, and Watson all voting in the affirmative.

SITE PROPOSALS [Nominationsonfile with HPD]

State Register of Cultural Properties Charles E. Hinkle Building (Roswell, NM, Chaves County) Ms. Moody, HPD, presented the Charles E. Hinkle Building nomination, written and submitted by Heather Barrett. The period of significance for the Hinkle building is 1953-1957, which is the span of time that it took to build.

The Hinkle building is nominated under criterion B, for Clarence E. Hinkle, who arrived in Roswell in 1885. Hinkle was a prominent attorney, state representative, state senator, organizer of the New Mexico Military Institute Foundation, and a pioneer in water conservation and oil, gas and land development. Mr. Hinkle is the author of the New Mexico Oil and Gas Leasing Act and the Artesian Conservany District Act which is the first water conservancy district act pertaining to underground water passed in the United States and has been in effect for more than 60 years.

The nomination is also eligible under criterion C, as a locally significant example of mid-20th century modem architecture, built by the well known architectural firm Voorhees & Standhardt. The first floor was designed for retail and the upper floors were designated offices, many of which served as district offices for a number of oil companies. The Modernist movement in the US accelerated following WWII, defined by a trend toward functionalism and minimalism and resulting in a design form that is sleek and simplified and incorporated steel, aluminum, glass, and reinforced concrete. Its character defining elements include the box shape devoid of any unnecessary ornamentation and mass produced materials such as steel framed and steel casement windows. The Hinkle Building has retained its integrity as noted in its location, design, setting, materials, workrnanship, and association.

The Hinkle building nomination is submitted for consideration to the State Register but there are thoughts of expanding it for National Register consideration by defining the historic context for post World War I1 construction and community development in the Roswell area.

Ms. Barrett noted that there is a near complete set of the architectural drawings of the Hinkle building with the owner of the building and at the . The current owner is interested in the rehabilitation of the Hinkle building and using the tax credit program.

CPRC 15 October2010 Minutesldcm 8 The Hinkle building is presently vacant and both the interior and exterior of the building are in good condition. She further added that the floor plan and division of office space remains intact.

Member Maxwell asked if there are any other modernist structures on the Register in Roswell or New Mexico. Ms. Barrett informed him that she did not do a complete survey but did look at Roswell resources and there's another modernist building done by the same architectural firm that is not listed on the Register. Chair Watson offered that the in Albuquerque is similar.

Member Fielder inquired as to what the building will be used for once it is restored. Ms. Barrett said that a physical therapy business is planned for the first floor and senior living facilities on upper floors at a later date. Member O'Leary asked how Voorhees & Sandhardt contributed to modernism in their design of the Hinkle building. Ms. Barrett noted that the lack of ornamentation, the boxed shape, materials used, including the casement windows, aluminum space-age lights, and curved aluminum handrails provide a restrained example of modernism in New Mexico and Roswell.

Chair Watson asked what rationale would be used to nominate the Hinkle building to the National Register. Ms. Barrett thought that by expanding the context for mid-century architecture in Roswell and expanding on the architects and their role in the state (by pulling in examples from other parts of the state for comparison). Member Shelley offered that incorporating the growth in oil and gas development as it moved and expanded in southeastern New Mexico would be beneficial.

Member O'Leary thought a district that encompasses the Hinkle building and other structures that epitomize the oil boom and growth in southeastern New Mexico that includes the role of oil companies, the evolution of discovery, and drilling would be beneficial in a National Register nomination. Member Shelley agreed and thought it would be well received by Roswell and the oil industry and it would commemorate what the oil boom did for the local economy.

Member Shelley moved to place the Charles E. Hinkle building to the New Mexico Register of Cultural Properties. Member O'Leary seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.

Member Shelley complemented Ms. Barrett that this was a very nice, readable nomination and provided all of the information he needed to make a determination.

Member Maxwell asked if the Hinkle family that subsequently had a state land commissioner was the same as the Hinkle Law Firm. Ms. Barrett informed him that the name is still attached to the law firm.

CPRC 15 October 2010 Minutesldcm State Registerof CulturalProperties and NationalRegister of Historic Places Borre~oPass Trading Post Historic District (Borrego Pass. McKinley County) Ms. Moody presented the Borrego Pass Trading Post Historic District nomination, written and submitted by Lillian Makeda and Klara Kelley. The trading post was established by Ben and Anna Harvey in 1927 as part of a homestead. The trading post changed ownership two times in the 1930s and Donald and Fern Smouse acquired the property in 1940. The trading post has been in operation for more than 70 years under the Smouse family. The Borrego Pass Trading Post Historic District nomination has 17 contributing resources and 7 noncontributing resources.

This nomination is significant under Criterion A, for important events related to the history of the United States and the Navajo Nation in the area of commerce, and the trading post has been in operation since 1927, first developed as part of a homestead and for its Morman missionary work among the Navajo community. The area between the counters was referred to as the "bull pen" and was where local Navajos met and exchanged greetings and gossip. The chapel, Church of Latter Day Saints, is eligible under criteria consideration A for its social, cultural, economic association between the Mormans and Navajo. By 1960 this chapel was one of nine branch chapels in Navajo land and one of three associated with trading posts. The branch chapel at Borrego Pass is the only remaining LDS chapel associated with a trading post in the United States.

Chair Watson thought the nomination was wonderful and Member Wirth commented that it was one of the most comprehensive nomination that the CPRC has heard. Member Fielder asked if the trading post and church are still active today. Ms. Moody responded that the trading post is but the church is not. Member Wirth asked where the closest community is located. Dr. Kelley said that if one takes 1-40 to the Prewitt exit and then 15-20 miles north along CR509 or by traveling 20 miles east-southeast of Crownpoint.

Ms. Moody said that in New Mexico there are 6 trading posts on the State Register of which 4 are on the National Register in the Navajo land area. Dr. Kelley said that with the help of Ms. Makeda and Harris Frances they have developed a website which is essentially an online encyclopedia in progress of trading posts in Navajo land. At present a third of the approximately 400 trading posts and their locations have been entered. It is a basic inventory and contains information such as trading post name, dates of operation, ownership histories, architectural history, and sources of information such as photo and textile archives. It is a tool for preservation researchers and communities that are interested in historic preservation work. It emphasizes the role of Navajo residents within the trading post districts. Member O'Leary enjoyed the nomination and asked if this was considered a sacred area before the Harvey's arrived in the 1920s and is it the spring that made this location desirable. Dr. Kelley responded that initially the trading post was seasonal, speared by pinion nuts. The Harvey's made a homestead claim on the land, which was an ideal location given the proximity to the spring and a wagon road going through the area.

Member O'Leary appreciated the network approach taken in the nomination that expands as far

CPRC15 October 2010 Minutesldcm 10 away as England through the Roswell Wool and Mohair Companyassociation. Member O'Leary would like to see the networking that occurred as part of a larger contribution of the trading posts.

Member O'Leary asked if there are many trading posts on private land. Dr. Kelley stated that most of the trading posts are on tribal trust lands but some are located on private land. Mr. Cata encouraged Dr. Kelley and Ms. Makeda to examine the relationship between the native people, tribal lands and the trading areas that were set up. It may be that the Navajo or other tribes traded land in exchange for the building of a trading post. The checkerboard description of land ownership doesn't describe much in and of itself but by examining the relationship that developed between those setting up the trading posts and the native people it would allow greater insight.

Member Shelley moved to place the Borrego Pass Trading Post Historic District to the New Mexico Register of Cultural Properties and forward to the Keeper for consideration of inclusion to the National Register of Historic Places. Member Fielder seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.

National Register of Historic Places Immanuel Presbvterian Church (Albua_uerque, Bernalillo County) Ms. Moody presented the Immanuel Presbyterian Church nomination, previously placed on the State Register in 2004, located in the Nob Hill area in Albuquerque, and now being submitted for National Register consideration. This nomination was written and submitted by Scott Sandlin and Eleanor Mitchell. Roy Morgan is in attendance representing the church.

The period of significance for the Immanuel Presbyterian Church is 1948-1960 and is nominated under criterion A: (events) for its post WWII development in the Nob Hill Area, criterion B: as a John Gaw Meem design, and criterion C: for its late 19th to 20th century territorial revival architecture. The church is a 2 and 3 story structure, built in three phases between 1949 and 1956, constructed of mass building blocks in the neoclassical design dominated by a large square bell tower at the top. The interior of the sanctuary is spacious with 29 foot high walls and light pouring in from several directions. The light fixtures are specially manufactured and will not rust and were designed to complement the old New Mexico tinwork. The choir and chancel railings were also designed by Meem. This nomination is also eligible under the multiple property documentation form for buildings designed by John Gaw Meem, 1925-1959.

Dr. Morgan noted that in 1948 the new congregation wrote to John Gaw Meem, asking him to design a territorial revival style church. The sanctuary reflects Meem's early work in designing mission churches evidenced by its long, tall and wide design with clear story windows over the choir loft. The design of the room lends itself to incredible acoustics. The congregation has appreciated the church for over 60 years now and would like to provide the recognition of the National Register.

Member Wirth noted that John Gaw Meem was her father and he was asked by many people to

CPRC 15 October2010 Minutesldcm I1 design their church in a specific style that they had in mind and he would often comply. There are numerous styles of churches designed by Meem.

Member Hoopes noted that the photographs submitted with the nomination depict an incredible proportional system which is very similar to a church in Columbus, designed by architect Eero Saarinen in Columbus, Indiana. Member Hoopes found it remarkable that two different architects would be utilizing this proportional system in different parts of the United States. Member Wirth noted that Meem admired Saarinen's work. Dr. Morgan pointed out the carving on the chancel wall which was done by Santa Fe sculptor Eugenie Shonnard. Shonnard was hired to sculpt models of the four evangelists and a lily formation representing the resurrection. Three of the four original sculptural models remain. Based on Shonnard's work, a parishioner carved the panels in the chancel from 2" thick solid walnut over a period of two years. The Meem architectural plans remain in a vault at the church.

Member O'Leary said that the churches in New Mexico often times were developed when people borrowed styles from each other and is inspirational. O'Leary further added that she is glad to be honoring the different traditions and styles in New Mexico. Member Maxwell noted that this was a great nomination and complemented the preparer. He further noted that the photographs were incredible and really captured the essence of the church.

Member O'Leary moved to approve forwarding the nomination to the Keeper for consideration of inclusion to the National Register of Historic Places. Member Fielder seconded the motion and it passed [7-01 with Member Wirth abstaining from the vote.

[lo-minute recess]

Discussion: Artesia Residential Historic District Chair Watson reported that the Artesia Residential Historic District nomination was returned by the National Park Service with comments asking for revisions before the Keeper would accept it. Ms. Barrett, the preparer of the nomination, will be making the revisions. Chair Watson asked the committee if they would like to review the nomination once the revisions have been made. Member Shelley said that reviewing the revised nomination would not change his opinion and is not interested in seeing it. Consensus is that the committee will not review the revised nomination but rather Ms. Moody will make certain the appropriate revisions are incorporated into the nomination.

New Mexico Official Scenic Historic Markers John Prather, "Mule King" [Otero Countvl Member Wirth stated that John Prather lived from 1875-1965 and expressed her disappointment that the Mike Gaba, great grandson of John Prather, was unable to attend as planned. Mr. Prather was a rancher and worked well with the military for two decades until his land was condemned by the government. Tom Drake, HPD, stated that Mr. Prather was a generous and well considered man in his community and donated numerous goods to orphanages. When the

CPRC 15 October 2010 Minutesldcm 12 government condemned his land, officials arrived at Prather's home to tell him that he had to leave. Prather refused, invited the officials inside for a home cooked meal and a three hour discussion, and the officials left peacefully. The government allowed Prather to remain on the land.

Member Shelley noted that after Prather's death the military bulldozed everything so that the house wouldn't be reoccupied. Only the water tower and the stock tank remain. The military ripped up the road (NM506) and renamed it after Mr. Prather's brother, whom he didn't get along with. According to Prather's great grandson, the military provided Prather with a check for $240,000 as payment for the land but he never cashed the check. Mr. Drake added that Prather is buried on the land and his great grandson erected a memorial bench dedicated to Prather .

Member Shelley provided the following changes to the title and text:

I Use alternative title: John Prather. "Mule King" 1875 - 1965

Rancher John Prather worked well with the federal government through two world wars. From his 32,000-acre ranch atop Otero Mesa, he ran New Mexico's largest Army -t mule-breeding program. 1957.the government condemned his land for a uartafh McGregor Missile Range. Prather rebuffed the military and remained on his ranch. His story made national headlines, and is told in the book and movie "Fire on the Mountain":

Member Wirth moved to accept the historic marker text, with suggested changes. Member Fielder seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous voice vote.

Rodeo Intermediate Field. CAA57A [HidalgoCounty1 Member Wirth noted that the Rodeo Intermediate Field is located southwest of Lordsburg near the ArizonaJNew Mexico border and was important in the 1930s for increasing safety in early commercial aviation. The army auxiliary airstrip and its foundation are still visible today.

Developed by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the intermediate field system greatly increased safety in early commercial aviation. Civil Aeronautics Authority field 57A was established in 1930 to support air traffic by Standard Airlines - later TWA - from California to El Paso and served as an Army Auxiliary field during WWII. Its earthen air strips, a directional arrow pointing the way to El Paso and building foundations still are visible.

After much discussion and numerous suggested changes to the text by various Members of the committee, Member Wirth moved to table the Rodeo Intermediate Field, CAA 57A historic marker until revisions are made. Member Fielder seconded the motion and it passed with unanimous voice vote.

CPRC 15 October 2010 Minutesldcm OLD BUSINESS Member Hoopes noted that the SHPO directory descriptions for the Historian and Architectural Historian categories need to be updated. There is a need to develop a second level within the category so that clients do not have to bring in additional consultants to meet other conditions. Member Hoopes asked for assistance from the other members of the committee. Member Shelley stated that he will forward a draft for the historian category but does not feel qualified to develop criteria for the architectural historian. Members O'Leary, Fielder, and Hendricks agreed to send a draft to Member Hoopes.

NEW BUSINESS Decreasing the number of meetings in a calendar year Chair Watson noted that he met with Mr. Cata and Ms. Biella regarding decreasing the number of meetings in a calendar year and it was determined that it is not a significant money saver and asked that Mr. Cata speak to the committee. Mr. Cata noted that determining the number of meetings should not be based on budget but determined by how many meetings are needed to accomplish what the Committee is charged with. If the CPRC reduces the number of meetings solely based on budget the funds may never be recovered and work will not be performed efficiently. Members O'Leary and Shelley agreed that if it is critical then the committee should continue to meet 6 times each year. Both have heard from archaeologists that were concerned that they would have to wait a longer period of time to obtain permits and would be unable to do their work. Member Wirth and Hoopes stated that the same concerns hold for the tax credit program applicants which could be jeopardized if the number of meetings were decreased. Chair Watson discussed changing the due date for tax credit applications from two weeks to one month prior to the meeting in order to give staff more time to prepare. This may be addressed at the next architectural subcommittee meeting.

Preservation Month & Awards Ceremony, Limiting. Number of Awards Mr. Drake informed the committee that funds for the awards ceremony and preservation month are expected to decrease and the ceremony has become quite lengthly. Available dates for the next awards ceremony are the first, second, and third Fridays in May. Member Hoopes prefers to start preservation month with the awards ceremony to provide public awareness of preservation month. Member O'Leary indicated that the first week in May conflicts with the university schedule and asked if the committee would consider having the ceremony on a Saturday. Member Shelley thought that limiting awards to one per category would make each award special and celebrated. Mr. Drake noted that preservation alerts nationwide indicate that awards tend to be architectural in nature which may result in a greater than expected decrease in the number of awards if it is limited to one per category. Member Shelley noted that nationwide trends should not be the determining factor in what we do here. Member Hoopes said the "special" projects category could accommodate an additional architectural award though it would be in the special projects category. Chair Watson said the committee consensus is that the ceremony is too long.

CPRC 15 October2010 Minutesldcm Member Shelley moved that one award per category be given out. Member O'Leary seconded the motion and it passed [7-11 with Member Hoopes opposing.

Member Wirth suggested trying the one award per category on a one year trial basis and revisit it next year. Member O'Leary noted that HPD staff shouldn't bear the total burden of finding award nominees when submittals fall short. She suggested that the committee actively search out worthy nominees for awards.

Mt. Tavlor Hearing Member Maxwell noted that he just received, as did all CPRC members, an email from Mona Valicenti regarding the possibility of having a quorum while attending the Mt. Taylor hearing and read it to the committee. Ms. Valicenti emailed that a clear presence of a quorum will not require publication of notice under the Open Meetings Act and she trusts that no public business will be discussed. The best scenario is that no more than four members attend the hearing and those that do attend should not sit together, and no business should be discussed amongst members at lunch, dinner, or at the courthouse.

Los Luceros Member Maxwell asked Mr. Cata if the recent Los Luceros renovations, using federal stimulus funds, are to develop it for the movie industry. Member Maxwell's concern is that Los Luceros is a very historic site and he asked if HPD has been consulted regarding the proposed work. Mr. Cata indicated that HPD has been consulted and there has been lots of activity over the last year. A master plan has been submitted to the HPD and a meeting is scheduled next week. Because stimulus funds will be used HPD will be under pressure to approve the plan quickly. Michelle Ensey, HPD, said that the master plan doesn't have specific details but will determine what they are in a meeting with the architects next week. A testing plan, which involves ground disturbance, was submitted by the Office of Archaeological Studies since new construction will take place in addition to renovation. Member Hoopes was under the impression that it was only structural work that was to occur. Ms. Ensey responded that it was presented that way in the press but because of the new construction there will be ground disturbance. Member Hoopes noted that the architectural firm that will be doing the work is Lloyd & Associates.

St. Catherine's Indian School Member Maxwell asked Mr. Cata about the planned work at St. Catherine's Indian School and the proposed development. Member Maxwell heard that the Veterans Administration (VA) is interested in acquiring the property and may demolish the historic buildings and asked if the VA is exempt from the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Mr. Cata said the VA has the property adjacent to St. Catherine's and they are changing the way the burials are done their because of what may occur with St. Catherine's. It is difficult to comment on it before hearing something concrete but the VA is not exempt from the NHPA. Chair Watson said that Dorothy Victor, HPD, has said that the VA is not likely to touch the cemetery. St. Catherine's is listed on

CPRC 15 October2010 Minutesldcm the State Register and not on the National Register but it does not mean that they are not National Register eligible. Mr. Cata directed the CPRC to address additional questions to Jan Biella, Interim SHPO. Member Wirth would like the full committee informed of updates.

Chair Watson asked the full committee to email him if they're interested in attending the Mt. Taylor oral arguments in Lovington.

Chair Watson and Member Wirth announced a holiday party after the next meeting in December.

DATES OF MEETING61 The next two meetings will be held on December 10 and February 11.

ADTOURNMENT Having completed the agenda and with no further business to come before the CPRC, this meeting was declared adjourned at approximately 4:20 PM.

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