CIRD Las Vegas, New Mexico Workshop Report

Left to Right: Main Street Las Vegas before sunset. Birdseye view of the Gallinas River. Figure from local artist, Ras Zakarias’ mural “Fresh Water.”

MEMORANDUM

TO: Jennifer Hughes, Design and Creative Placemaking Director, NEA & Courtney Spearman, Design Specialist, NEA

FROM: CIRD Program Staff

DATE: February 2019

RE: Workshop Summary Las Vegas, New Mexico – October 9-11, 2018

We are pleased to provide you with this summary of key workshop outcomes and an evaluation of the CIRD workshop planning process, as considered by members of the resource team, workshop coordi- nators, and CIRD staff.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Introduction 3 II. Workshop Highlights 4 A. Opening Night: Collective Memory 4 B. Ideas, New & Old: Querencía & Creativity 5 C. Designing and Organizing: Equipped for Action 6 III. Key Themes, Takeaways, and Findings 8 A. Workshop Themes 8 B. The Las Vegas Community Vision for the Gallinas River Park 8 IV. The Gallinas River Park Master Plan 9 A. Developing the Park Design Concept 9 B. The Master Plan 10 V. Implementation 12 A. Short Term: Prioritized Action Plan 12 B. Post-Workshop Updates & Actions 12 C. HPWA Project Projections 13 D. Keeping People Engaged and Building Broader Support 13 VI. Evaluation of Workshop 14 VII. Appendices 15 A. HPWA Project Background 16 B. RTM Bios 22 C. Symposium Guest Speakers 25 D. Workshop Participant List 27 E. Workshop Agenda 29 F. Promotional Materials 32 G. Master Plan 33 H. HPWA Complete Action Plan & Matrix 38 I. Partner Organizations to Engage 43 J. Workshop Evaluations 44

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I. Workshop Introduction

The Hermit’s Peak Watershed Alliance – in partnership with the City of Las Vegas, Mainstreet de Las Vegas, and West Las Vegas City Schools – hosted the Las Vegas, New Mexico Citizen’s Institute on Rural Design Workshop at the Plaza Hotel and Our Lady of Sor- rows Parish Hall on October 10-13, 2018. The workshop convened local residents and stakeholders to develop a conceptual design for the Gallinas River Park. The CIRD Resource Team Members utilized the community’s input to establish a park design that showcases the river as a place of celebration for the diversity of the Las Vegas community, and will nurture the relationship between the river and its people for years to come. Las Vegas community members select their building materials to design their “Ideal River Park” The Gallinas River is a narrow channel that runs through the center of Las Vegas, New Mexico. Since the town’s earliest settlement, the river has been as source of life and livelihood for its residents. With the arrival of the Anglo-settlers during the late 19th century, the river, a symbol of life, came to represent a deep divide: a border between the east- and west-side of town – a partition between the Anglo and Hispanic cultures inhabiting Las Vegas. The HPWA has identified the Gallinas River as a neglected, under-appreciated, and yet invaluable natural resource of the Las Vegas community that ought to be celebrated as a cultural unifier for the town.

The goals of the workshop were:

• Engage and connect local residents to their neighbors through creative strategies to develop a comprehensive community vision for the Gallinas River Park;

• Create a professionally drafted design plan for the future river park based upon the community’s vision, shared values, and articulated wants and needs;

• Generate a series of actionable next steps for community members to take part and participate in the transformation and development of this space into the community hub they envisioned and to see the project through to its completion.

Sinage for the Gallinas River off Highway 85.

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I. Workshop Highlights: Memory, Ideas, Action The two-and-a-half day workshop engaged participants in discussions, brainstorms, site tours, and collaborative design and visioning sessions. Workshop participants heard from local experts on a comprehensive range of subjects (local entrepre- neurship, health & wellness, native botany, etc…), and were guided through the tenants of placemaking, the brainstorming actionable next steps, and together with their fellow participants created a conceptual design for the river park with the help of the CIRD Resource Team Members.

A. Opening Night: Collective Memory The first evening of the workshop took place at the Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Hall. Las Vegas residents were welcomed with a serving of Frito Pies – a bowl of chili topped with frito chips, lettuce, tomato, and onion – and warm words from our HPWA Hosts and lead Resource Team Member (RTM), Elise Cormier. “We are here to be professional listeners,” Elise stated in her introduction and she and the RTMs stayed true to that priority throughout the workshop, beginning with James Rojas’ PlaceIt! activities.

James Rojas’ joyous PlaceIt! exercises, “Build Your Favorite Childhood Memory” and “Build your Ide- al Park,” set the tone for the Las Vegas workshop. These exercises, which tapped into people’s inner child, through memory and creative play, encour- aged an environment of openness, communality, and trust amongst a group of people with a cultural history of division. The opportunity to share revealed a community with a sense of place grounded in nature. In fact, according to Rojas, it was the first time he experienced a community in which every participant reported their favorite childhood memory as taking place in the outdoors. This common shared identification with nature and more specifically the Gallinas River, solidified the notion that the health of the community and the health of the river, are one. Thereby qualifying and clarifying the importance of community unification around the river as the purpose of the Las Vegas Workshop.

Beyond simply accessing into the emotional and personal nature of the project for the workshop attendees, the PlaceIt! exercises enabled the com- Top to bottom: PlaceIt materials ready for Las Vegas community to realize and activate their expert voices and munity members inspired river park designs, an example of which is shown on the right. Participants describe their river their role as planners: equipped to implement their design, detailing the cultural importance of maintaining the community vision. local asequia. A multi-generational group of community members stands in front of their Place IT! design for “Their Ideal River.”

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B. Ideas, New & Old: Querencía & Creativity Day two of the workshop included community tours along the riverfront, feedback sessions, an introduction to the Basics of Placemaking, local connectivity mapping, and culminated with a Happy Hour Symposium that featured ten talks by locals, sharing their own unique expertise and perspectives as they related to the goals of the river restoration project. Day two was a day of idea generation and creativity.

The second day of the Las Vegas Workshop began with group walking tours along different segments of the riverfront. This on-site feedback session was a great opportunity to listen to the Las Vegas residents’ ideas concerning what it is they love about their town, as well as what it is they want to enhance, change, and celebrate about the character of Las Vegas through the riverfront restoration project. It was powerful to witness the people of the Las Vegas community exercising and realizing the importance of their voice in articulating a future design concept for the area.

Particularly notable during the morning riverwalk was the participation of a group of local high school students. The students arrived, armed with their ideas, concerns, perspectives, and trash bags as present and future stewards of the river, to offer their vision for the future of the park. Not only did the group provide an invaluable perspective to the conversa- tion, but also they demonstrated the sense of civic responsibility and consciousness of younger members of the Las Vegas community that will be re- quired in order for this project to have a living future.

The evening symposium of local community experts brought an added layer of richness to the Gallinas River project. The symposium featured ten local speakers (including local business owners, health professionals, professors of ecology, language and culture, and art), presenting on topics related to the central themes of the river project: health of the river and health of the community.

Among the wide range of important topics cov- ered in the symposium presentations, we learned the term ‘Querencía’ – a Spanish term meaning, place identity and a sense of place-based purpose Top to Bottom: Workshop participants gather on a bridge across the Gallinas during the morning site-tour. Image of the – and through poetry came to better understand Asequîa Madre, the “Mother Ditch,” supplying generations of the socio-cultural and historical importance of the Las Vegas residents with an irrigation source. RTM, Amy Bell, regional Land Grant to the early people of Las Vegas; stops to notate community feedback along the site tour on enabling past generations to sustain life, families, and Friday morning. Guest speakers, Eric Romero & Sara Matthews share their expertise with the community. community.

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C. Designing and Organizing: Equipped for Action

The final day of the workshop took the community’s ideas and put them into action. The morning began with a community feedback session focused on providing constructive comments to the initial design plans the resource teams had drawn up from Days 1 and 2. Follow- ing the morning session the CIRD design team, comprised of Elise and Jon, convened for a third and final time to produce the finalized design, to be debuted later that evening. During that time, Laura and Amy, led their session, “Ideas to Action,” which focused on generating actionable next steps in order to main- Preliminary concept maps showing the different sections of the tain the project’s momentum and realize the the river park, integrating the community feedback throughout the workshop brainstorming sessions. community’s vision. The final day ended with the big reveal: the RTMs presented the conceptual design plan to the community which was celebrated with a fiesta that included talented local musicians, drinks, and dancing.

By day three, the community members were extremely comfortable voicing their opinions and sharing their creative ideas with their neighbors. Re- source Team Members Laura Torchio led a session in which she presented the idea of “Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper” design experiments and solutions that fed into a brainstorming session.

The community embraced the idea of LQC options and Amy’s examples of similar, inexpensive, experi- mental ideas put into action by other New Mexican towns, grounded the ideas the possibilities for Las Vegas, tangible realities. Amy and Laura then worked with the participants to take these great ideas and make them actionable realities through the completion of Place Activation Tables (For complete Action Plan see Appendix H). These tables specify action oriented information – including implementation partners and time frames – about specific events, activities, and amenaties that the Las Vegas commu- “Concept slide from the Design Team’s River Park Design presentation offering a rendering of what reintroducing opportuni- nity would like to see incorporated into the future of ties for ‘waterplay’ along the Gallinas River could look like in the the river park design; thereby offering a framework years to come. for realization.

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After what came to be known as a ‘Design Blitz,’ the CIRD design team, comprised of Elise Cormier, Jon Ford, and Amy Bell, incorporated three rounds of community feedback to create a comprehensive concept plan for the future of the Gallinas River Park. With help from local community members the riverpark’s four distinct sections were renamed, “La Merced,” “El Ejido,” “La Reflejia” and “La BIen- vendia.” The specific design plans for each area were synthesized into a organized and detailed presentation for the workshop participants. The plans were not only well received, but celebrated by the community.

The workshop concluded with support from local leader and organizations, interested “The key to life is in seeing this project through. New Mexico to enjoy what’s Senator, Pete Campos, who offered to sub- mit legislation to the NM State Legislature around you.” for $100,000 toward the Gallinas River Park – New Mexico Senator, Revitalization. City of Las Vegas Mayor, Tonita Gurule-Giron, made a general commitment Pete Campos to contribute funds to the project. The US Fish and Wildlife Service, Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge offered to pursue taking some Top to Bottom: Lead RTM Elise Cormier presents preliminary concept responsibility for future restoration work along plans for the river park to the community. New Mexico Senator, Pete the river. Campos, offers his support and endorsement of the Gallinas River Park project.

Local Artist Spotlight:

Artist & native Las Vegas resident, Ras Zakarias’ (left) mural “Fresh Water,” (above) - feat. Mike360, Dora Raiz, Phase2, Kause, Michael6 - is a vibrant tribute to the life of this historic town as well as water’s central role to sustaining the health of the community & the environment.

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III. Key Themes, Takeaways, and Findings:

A. Workshop Themes: The key themes, ideas, and discussions that surfaced during the workshop sessions were:

• physically, maintianing the natural quality/environment of the park, while keeping the design vo- cabulary local to New Mexico; • the river as a space for young people to play, to learn, express themselves, and to connect with the community & the land; • overcoming the division between East & West Las Vegas by improving the connectivity and river access on the Western side of town; • on the whole, improving both the physical and social health of the community.

Bridge over the Gallinas River, connecting the East & West sides of the town. B. The Las Vegas Community Vision for the Gallinas River Park: These key themes helped to generate the conceptual design and community vison for the river park. The community’s drafted vision for the park is as follows:

• The river as the community’s front porch;

• The river as a unifying bridge between the east and west sides of town;

• A park that is inclusive for residents of all backgrounds, all abili- ties, etc...;

• A park that looks to the future 7 generations of Las Vegas residents;

• A park that celebrates and recognizes both the positives and negatives of the history and culture of Las Vegas;

• A park that recognizes the historical significance of the Asequía Madre & the Land Grant that have sustained life in Las Vegas from its inception;

• A flexible park design that is adaptable to the changing needs of the community.

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IV. The Gallinas River Park Master Plan

A. Developing the Park Design Concept The themes and ideas that surfaced from the first day of memory exercises and Place It! activities, served as the basis for the design plans for the Gallinas River Park. On Day 2, those ideas became more concrete during the riverwalks with members of the community. These walks were integral, as they provided onsite feedback for the designers to gain a more detailed understanding of the wetland areas, the uses, characterization, and perceptions of the spaces, and opportunities for the implementation of future design plans for the park, all throught the eyes of the community.

After the morning riverwalks, the workshop participants engaged in a connectivity mapping session that served to enhance the access, utility, and value of the riverpark design, making it inclusive for all of the surrounding community members, particularly those in West Las Vegas.

Following the local experts symposium in the evening on Day 2, the design team presented their preliminary design plan to the community. This plan was further developed for the final presentation on the last day of the workshop. The final plan incorporated the local knowledge gained from the symposium speakers, general feedback from the community, the connectivity mapping exercises, and the action planning session. In each instance these workshop sessions enabled the designers to better understand the ways the community connects with the river, what resources within/outside the community are available, and to begin the articulation and incorporation of actionable next steps in the park planning process.

Committed to providing the community of Las Vegas with a thoughtful and thorough concept design for the Gallinas River Park, designers, Jon Ford and Elise Cormier, finalized the plan post-workshop to produce a thoroughly well drafted and complete, conceptual design plan.

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B. The Master Plan The final design breaks the park into four areas, named by members of the community, and each with their own distinct character and purpose: La Merced (Wild Agriculture), El Ejido (Community Hub), La Resolana (Quiet Wet- lands), and La Bienvenida (The Welcome Park). Elements envisioned for each area, as well as the park as a whole, a described below. The outcome of the CIRD workshop in Las Vegas was a park design that includes the voices of the community and reflect the past, present, and future of Las Vegas for generations to come.

Entire River Park • Map signage/wayfinding • Link land uses along the park by using native plants and art. • Artful distance markers • ATV access control (at access points instead of along the river) • Dog waste bag dispensers • Trash cans • Solar lighting • Blue safety phones • Bicycle racks at destination points

La Bienvenida (A Welcoming Space)

• Family social space • Visitor orientation/wayfinding • USFWS pollinator/shortgrass prairie demonstration • Mural(s) at Roundhouse • Play lawn • Play equipment (natural play rocks, boulders) • Parking • Future bike trail connection to refuge • Improve crossing at Grand and River Rd., connect to bike trail

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La Resolana y Juntos (A Common Space for Both Community Gatherings & Quiet Reflection) • Birding and Wildlife viewing • Open water and Fishing • Family social space • Art walk (temporary / changing installations) • Interpretive signage • Seating/ resting places / quite places • Improve high school access • Boulder crossings and water access • Stormwater outfall treatment areas • Riparian buffer at planned West LV HS fields • Improve Bridge Street crossing • Community plaza • Event space/amphitheater • Connection to plaza & local businesses • Play equipment / fitness equipment cluster • Seating and tables • Music and performance space • Mural arts and glyphs • Sculpture/art installation • Connection to Douglas St. • River play/access • Fishing from Bridge St.

Solares (A Space With Agricultural Prospects)

• Curandera garden: culinary / medicinal plant demonstration • Orchard, Nursery for wetland plants, herbs and medicinals • Acequia and Traditional agriculture demonstration • Community Learning Space and interpretive signage • Habitat enhancement/ river restoration • Family social areas: picnic, benches, natural play • Playing in the wilds and Quite places • Improve Mills crossing • Low impact pedestrian trail, and improve existing bicycle trail • Informal access points from neighborhood streets, in a way that honors adjacent neighbors

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V. Implementation

A. Short Term: Prioritized Action Plan (See Appendix H for Complete Action Plan) A key outcome of the CIRD workshop was the creation by HPWA and the GRPC of an action plan of follow up activities, implementation partners and funding sources which will help to move the park redesign efforts forward.

This action plan reflects the synthesis by the RTMS of the communities ideas, vision, and input gathered during the “Ideas to Action” Workshop Session and throughout the three day workshop.

B. Post-Workshop Updates & Actions

Since the workshop the GRPC has further prioritized and eleaborated upon potential activities according to popularity amongst workshop attendees, available budget, seasonal timing, and correlation to other current projects. Top priority ideas include,

• Playground, led by Kiwanis –Sunrize, funded by Virginia Marrujo • Orchard, led by the LV Tree Board, funded by the Rotary Club • Medicinal Plant Garden, led by Lee Einer (local botanist) • Interpretive Signs, led by HPWA (Elizabeth Juarros), funded by LV Community Foundation

To read the comprehensive list of follow-up activites outilined by the GRPC, see Appendix H.

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C. HPWA Project Projections

i. HPWA Estimated Project Budget (Appendix A) The broader River Restoration Project as outlined by the HPWA, includes three phases which breakdown the sections of the river into parcels that pace out the work outlined by the project proposal into digestable, shorter term projects, some of which is already well underway.

ii. Secured Funding (Appendix A) In order to complete the phases of the project, the HPWA has secured $390.000 as of Septem- ber 2018 and is continuing to apply for further grants in order to see the project through. For further details refer to the Project Background in Appendix A.

As of the October CIRD Workshop, the HPWA has submitted a grant application to the Las Vegas New Mexico Community Foundation for $18,000 and a proposal for funding from the Las Vegas Lodger’s Tax Board for $20,000.

D. Keeping People Engaged and Building Broader Support

i. Core Working Team (See full list in Appendix A) The core working team included represenatives from local, state, & federal level who have been engaged in the rewinding project. This team was integral to the process and continues to support the future of the work along and surrounding the Gallinas River.

ii. People, Groups, & Organizations to Engage (See full list in Appendix G) This is an initial brainstorm of people, groups, and organizations to engage as the HPWA, their partners, and the community move forward with the park restoration process. This is not a complete list but includes contacts at the local, state, and federal level by those who attended the Las Vegas Workshop.

Engagement boards present during each session of the workshop, encouraging Las Vegas residents to recognize their valuable role and responsibility in seeing the project through.

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V. Evaluation of Workshop (See Appendix J for Collected Evaluations)

The resounding sentiment from the community participants, the resource team members, and the HPWA host team was that the Las Vegas CIRD Workshop was a success. The HPWA were generous, informed, and organized hosts. The resource team members were engaged listeners who not only encour- aged the participation and formulation of residents’ voices and ideas, but also used that feedback to deliver a comprehensive, community-driven, conceptual design plan for the future Gal- linas River Park and actionable next steps for the implementation of the design project. And the residents of Las Vegas were passionate, open participants who were both complementary of, receptive to, and actively participated in the work that was done in the 2.5 days of the workshop.

While all parties agreed that everyone could have benefitted from another day or two of the workshop events in order to develop ideas and translate those ideas into a design, the community reported feeling heard, actionable ideas were generated, and the community-driven design deliverables were fulfilled. The workshop hosts reported feeling supported by the CIRD staff and were inspired by the potential of community design planning presented by the RTMs. Community members, Lee Einer & Ray Finck, offer their expert ideas and feedback for the future vision and design of the Gallinas River Park. The workshop brought together otherwise disconnected members of the community through shared values and collaborative idea generation; however, a critique that was identified by all levels of workshop attendees and organizers was the gap in representative participation from the Hispanic community in Las Vegas, as well as the underrepresentation of elementary-school-aged children in the workshop events. These two populations represent important demographic groups in the community and these groups play an important role in contributing to the longevity of the project’s long-term success. The hosts concluded that in order to improve this discrepancy in the future, they “would need to increase and spread out the promotional team to use existing… connections with particular teachers of elementary aged children [in the community]... and could [have taken more] time to learn best practices form community members who already have experience engaging [the town’s] Hispanic population.” Additionally, for the benefit of future CIRD workshop hosts, the Las Vegas host team recommended that CIRD deliver a comprehensive, prospective budgeting outline early on in the CIRD annual process so that communities can accurately allocate their funding resources throughout the workshop planning and implementation processes to avoid the risk of overspending.

Overall, a great deal of gratitude and praise was expressed by the community members and the workshop hosts in their evaluations for the work and effort put forth by the workshop organizers who func- tioned as a listening body, who were actively engaged and interested in realizing a holistic community vision for the future of the river park.

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VII. Appendix A. HPWA Project Background 16 B. RTM Bios 22 C. Symposium Guest Speakers 25 D. Workshop Participant List 27 E. Workshop Agenda 29 F. Promotional Materials 32 G. Master Plan 33 H. HPWA Complete Action Plan & Matrix 38 I. Partner Organizations to Engage 43 J. Workshop Evaluations 44

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Presented by The Hermits Peak Watershed Alliance

The Big Dream

The Gallinas River, which flows through the City of Las Vegas, is an underappreciated jewel that, if revitalized, could add immeasurably to our communities’ overall vitality, culture, tradi- tion, recreation, economy, and environment. Since the 1960’s, residents have wanted to see this area reach its full potential. Some efforts to improve the area around the river have been made, but so much more can be done.

If we dream big, we can build a mul- tipurpose trail system running along the Gallinas River from Montezuma to the Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge, with beautifully developed park spaces and restored natural areas along the way. The creation of the trail system and the Gallinas Riv- er Parks will include a park spaces at the Wild Life Refuge, the center of town, the Montezuma Hot Springs, and the Skating Pond. The estab- lishment of these spaces and the paths along the river will place environmental restoration at the foundation of the development strategy. The improvement of these spaces and their surrounding environments is an ambitious proposal and thus, the plan has been sectioned into smaller goals, while keeping the Big Dream in mind.

In the short term, the stretch of the river from Grand Ave. upstream to Mills Ave. is the highest priority area for early revitalization efforts. This area is central to city life and is likely to be most used, providing the greatest benefits. The area is already off to a good start but needs our help! The pre-existing trail, beginning at Prince Street and extending to El Camino Road, includes the underdeveloped Gallinas River Park and revitalizing this area is the focus of our current work.

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Gallinas River Park Benefits

The benefits of revitalizing the Gallinas River Park and building a trail system are far reaching and include�

An Improved Quality of Life � A beautiful, nature�based, park that is easily accessible will provide a diverse range of opportunities for our community and will improve our overall �uality of life.

Enhanced Community Pride � A place in the center of town that re�ects and honors our uni�ue cultural identity will foster �uerencia �a love and connection to place�.

A Greater Sense of Connection & Unity � �y connecting east and west Las Vegas along the banks of the Gallinas River, the park will improve our sense of social connection and common ground.

A Revitalized Natural and Social Environment � A restored river and bos�ue will revitalize our water supply and watershed functions, air �uality, urban fish and wildlife habitat, and create a healthier environment. The park will also invigorate the environmental stewardship of community and will help to demonstrate the benefits of green infrastructure. A healthier environment will foster the physical and mental health of our residents.

Outdoor Recreation Opportunities � The park will offer a new and easily accessible location to gather and engage in healthy lifestyle activities� biking, walking, skating, fishing, picnicking, bird watching and socializing. The park will be handicap accessible providing outdoor recreation opportunities for everyone.

A Retention of Las Vegas Residents � The park will be a local attrac- tion and resource to Las Vegas residents creating a sense of pride in their community and making it more likely for people to stay local.

An Economic Boost to Our Town � A revitalized Gallinas River Park will attract tourists and provide opportunities for local business development in a culturally appropriate and sustainable manner.

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Elements: Something for Everyone

� River and Riparian Restoration � Nature appreciation � bird, butterfly and dragonfly watching, plant study, traditional and medicinal plant collection � Stormwater harvesting and treatment � �utdoor Recreation � Environmental Education � Highlight Culture and History � Economic Development � Public Art � �rban Agriculture � community gardens, urban forestry, edible and medicinal plants

Gallinas River Park Collaborative (GRPC)

The Gallinas River Park Collaborative �GRPC�, formed in �� to bring together interested local parties together �see collaborators below�, will help to spearhead the revitalization of the park. The HPWA and the GRPC met a number of times to gather information and better understand the local interest and feasible options for the vision of the Park. The information gathered included a community interest survey and a study of River Parks around the country. Additionally, the partnership pursued grant funding opportunities in order to find fund the revitalization efforts �e.g. EPA �rownfields Grant, �SDA Rural Development Grant, NM Environ- ment Dept. River Stewardship Grant, and National Endowment for the Arts�Citizens Institute for Rural Design�.

The grant that began the project was the River Stewardship Grant, which will focus specifically on the riparian health of the river ecosystem. Meanwhile, the grant awarded to the project by the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Citizens Institute for Rural Design was secured in order to develop a conceptual design for the park. The NEA grant and the conceptual design generated from the CIRD Workshop will provide the basis for the park design and the funds to build the park space. In April ��, the GRPC began staging monthly meetings to discuss the project goals and outcomes and invites anyone interested in partici- pating in this community effort to attend. If you are interested in becoming involved, please contact Elizabeth �uarros for details at ��.��.�� or ejuarros�hermitspeakwatersheds.org.

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River and Bosque Restoration

The Gallinas River runs through the park and offers a great opportunity to highlight the river and Bos�ue. The vision for the Gallinas River Park is to preserve its natural feel and its natural environment. However, select por- tions of the river in town have been cited as unhealthy. In an effort to revitalize the condi- tions of river, alongside the wellbeing of the community, it is integral to focus on improving the environmental health of this natural resource.

A natural park will provide an in-town refuge for Las Vegas residents, offering an accessible escape from people’s busy lives, as well as a multifaceted recreational area for visitors and locals alike. A design that highlights the natural �ualities of the region and maintains the integrity of the landscape, will help to restore the physical, environmental and community health of the area, as well as will pay tribute to the historical �uality of the land upon which Las Vegas was founded.

With a restored river and Bos�ue as the centerpiece of the revitalized Gallinas River Park, a diverse and holistically healthy area will improve our community spirit in many ways. The Hermit’s Peak Watershed Alliance took on this task and secured the first significant funding to begin work in the Gallinas River Park. A ��,�� grant was obtained from the NM Environment Department, River Stewardship Program called Rewinding the Gallinas. It involves doing river and riparian area restoration from Bridge Street downstream to Prince Street. Construction on this restoration work begins November �, ��.

Phases and Timeline for the Gallinas River Park Revitalization from Grand Ave. to Mills

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Cost Estimates

The below cost estimates are preliminary and are based upon early ideas and information. This budget will be adjusted after the �ommunity �esign �orkshop ��ctober ��, after which we will have a more detailed conceptual design for the Gallinas River Park, thereby enabling us to more accurately estimate our projected costs.

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Secured Funding (as of Sept. 2018) - Total - $390,000

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Collaborators/Funders – It Will Take A Community

1. Hermit’s1. PeakHermit’s Watershed Peak Watershed Alliance Alliance - Coordinator - Coordinator �. Cit� o� 2.�as City �e�as of Las Vegas �. �an �i��el3. San Co�nt� Miguel County 4. NM Environment Department �. �� n�ironment �e�artment 5. US Fish and Wildlife Service 6. Tierra y Montes Soil and Water Conservation District 7. West Las Vegas City Schools 8. East Las Vegas City Schools 9. NM Highlands University 10. Santa Fe Community Foundation 11. National Endowment for the Arts/CIRD/Project for Public Spaces 12. Las Vegas NM Community Foundation 13. Las Vegas/ San Miguel Economic Development Corporation 14. Mainstreet de Las Vegas 15. Citizen’s Committee for Historic Preservation 16. Las Vegas First Business Alliancex17. Las Vegas Tree Board 18. Casas de Cultura 19. Rotary Club 20. Kiwanis Club 21. San Miguel County Democratic Women 22. The Skillet 23. Borrachos Craft Booze and Brews 24. Franken Construction/Oil 25. SW Capital Bank 26. Association of Realtors

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Élise Cormier, RLA Principal Landscape Architect at SmartLandscapes Design- Works, LLC Atlanta, GA

Élise Cormier is a conservation landscape architect and founding principal of Smart Landscapes DesignWorks, LLC, an Atlanta-based microfirm specializing in community engagement, sustainable design, and resource management. Élise has over twelve years’ experience designing public spaces, parks, trails, playgrounds, neighborhoods, and streets with intent to bring people together outdoors with an enhanced quality of life. Élise began her career designing the first 3 miles and first park of the Atlanta BeltLine, a premier greenway project which is among the largest urban redevelopment initiatives in the United States. Élise opened the SmartLandscapes studio in 2009 to facilitate healthy interaction between people and their surroundings. The studio has enhanced and improved environments for clients ranging from neighborhood organizations to public schools to municipalities and major recreational areas.

As a trained facilitator with the National Charrette Institute, Élise fosters successful collaboration within civic organizations, building trust among diverse interests to secure support for stewardship of recreation resources and natural areas. Elise is highly experienced in planning recreational facilities and multi-use trail systems, designing with native plant communities, and developing sustainable stormwater designs. She is practiced in bringing community visions to life through community-driven master plans, practical construction documents, and responsive installation based on community priorities.

Élise Cormier is a Registered Landscape Architect in Alabama and Georgia, carries certification with the National Parks and Recreation Association as a Playground Safety Inspector, holds Level II Design- er certification with the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission, and is trained in Rosgen natural channel design and USACE wetland delineation. Élise earned a bachelors in Geology from Smith College and dual masters in Landscape Architecture and Natural Resources from North Carolina State University. She is a popular speaker for community groups and at conferences, lectures with the Nation- al Garden Club’s Landscape Design School, and serves as adjunct faculty at Auburn University’s School of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape Architecture.

Jon Ford PE, NCI, Senior Project Manager – Community Design Providence, RI

Jon has almost 20 years of experience as a civil engineering and neighborhood planning innovator, and is a Registered Professional Engineer in eight states. Jon is a recognized leader in the area of New Urbanist civil engineering and urban design. Jon is a 2006 Knight Fellow in Community Building at the University of Miami’s School of Architecture, a co-founder of the New England Chapter of the Congress for the New Urbanism, and on the faculty of the Form-Based Codes Institute. Jon’s project designs have won local and national awards, including a CNU Charter Award Honorable Mention, the Rudy Bruner Award for Urban Excellence, and the Boston Society of Landscape Architects Honor Award.

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James Rojas Founder, Place It! Oakland, CA

James Rojas is an urban planner, community activist, and artist. He has developed an innovative public-engagement and community-visioning method that uses art-making as its medium. Through this method he has engaged thousands of people by facilitating over four hundred workshops and building over fifty interactive models around the world - from the streets of New York and San Francisco, to Mexico, Canada, Europe, and South America. He has collaborated with municipalities, non-profits, community groups, educational institutions, and mu- seums, to engage, educate, and empower the public on transportation, housing, open space, and health issues. Rojas is also one of the few nationally recognized urban planners to examine U.S. Latino cultural influences on urban design and sustainability.

He has written and lectured extensively on how culture and immigration are transforming the American front yard and landscape. He is the founder of the Latino Urban Forum, an advocacy group dedicated to increasing awareness around planning and design issues facing low-income Latinos. Rojas has lectured and facilitated workshops at MIT, Berkeley, Harvard, Cornell, and numerous other colleges and univer- sities. His installation work has been shown at the Los Museum of Contemporary Art, The Institute of Contemporary Art / Boston, the Venice Biennale, the Exploratorium, the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Bronx Museum of Art, and the Getty. His research has appeared in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, Dwell, Places, and in numerous books.

Amy Bell Landscape Architect at Groundwork Studio & NMASLA NM Albuquerque, NM

As principal of Groundwork Studio and the New Mexico Mainstreet Urban Design Revitalization Specialist, Amy brings more than twelve years’ experience in urban planning and landscape architecture, with a unique focus on creative placemaking and public space design. She works with communities to tailor the design process for maximum community engagement, partnership building, and design outcomes that meet identified needs. Her technical assistance with NMMS also support for district boundary identification, Metropolitan Redevel- opment Area (MRA) designations, and coordination with the State Historic Preservation Division and the NM De- partment of Transportation. Amy holds a Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of New Mexico, is a licensed landscape architect in New Mexico, Colorado, and Texas, and is an ISA Certified Arborist with Tree Risk Assessment Qualification.

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Laura Torchio, AICP Deputy Director of Transportation Initiatives, Project for Public Spaces New York, NY

Laura Torchio has 30 years of community planning experience. She is a veteran bicycle and pedestrian planner with a strong background in partnership building and leadership. She has worked in the private, public, advocacy, tourism, and health sectors. Throughout her career, she has managed multi-disciplined projects related to best-practices for bicycle and pedestrian safety and accessibility, traffic calming, healthy and liv- able communities, Complete Streets, and Safe Routes to School (SRTS). She is currently the Deputy Director of Transportation Ini- tiatives at Project for Public Spaces managing Healthy Places and Streets as Places initiatives. In her “free” time, she is a community champion serving on the board of Bike&Walk Montclair.

Charlotte Benz CIRD Project Intern, Project for Public Spaces New York, NY

Charlotte Benz earned her BA in Anthropology with a concentration in Urban Anthropology from Kenyon College, in Gambier, OH. She found her passion for people-first planning and creative placemaking during her time as an Urban Studies student in Copenhagen, Denmark. Charlotte is currently, working with PPS with special focus devoted to the Citzens’ Institute on Rural Design. Previously, Charlotte worked with the Central Market Community Benefits District in her hometown of San Francisco to improve the district’s community outreach and to better identify and articulate the district’s unique identity. Charlotte is passionate about shaping equitable and inclusive civic environments through community-driven planning processes.

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Sara Matthews Aaron Gallegos Cathy Stauber Owner of Borrachos Craft Community Physical Health Naturopathic Physician Booze & Brews on Bridge Advocate Street in Las Vegas, NM

David Lobdell Eric Romero Miguel Angel & Georgina New Mexico Highlands Uni- New Mexico Highlands Uni- Ortega versity Fine Arts versity Language & Culture Casa de Cultura

Yvonne Tapia Will Jaremko-Wright Lee Einer HECHO: (Hispanics Enjoying New Mexico Highlands Uni- Avid Botanical Explorer Camping, Hunting and the versity Geography & Natural Outdoors Resource Management

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Aaron Kauffman Edward Martinez Southwest Urban Hydrology New Mexico Highlands University Administration & Hermit’s Peak Watershed Alliance Board of Trustees

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List of Attendees by Organization Affiliation / Organization Name Business- Buena Vida Stella Burciaga Business- CCHP Doyle Daves Business- Tierra Y Montes Gerald Romero Business - Borrachos Sara Mathews Business - Buena Vida DeAnn Barry Business - ECC Solar Ben Remmers Business - Love Musica Steve Leger Business - Paper Trails Nancy Calillo Business - Realtor Jeanne Marie Crockett Business - Realtor Jeff Salman Contractor for HPWA Aaron Kauffman General Community Organization - Casa de Cultura Georgina Ortega-Angel General Community Organization - Casa de Cultura Michael Goer General Community Organization - Casa de Cultura Miguel Angel General Community Organization - EDC Michael Adams General Community Organization - Garden Club Diana Springer General Community Organization - Kiwanis Adelita Lujan General Community Organization - Kiwanis Ana Murphy General Community Organization - MainStreet Michael Peranteau General Community Organization - MainStreet Patrick Alarid General Community Organization - MainStreet Wid Slick General Community Organization - Rotary Club Sharon Caballero Government Agency - City of LV Angie Lyster Government Agency - City of LV Maria Gilvarry Government Agency - City of LV Robert Archuleta Government Agency - City of LV Virginia Marrujo Government Agency - County Commissioner Rock Ulibarri Government Agency - San Miguel County Morris Madrid Government Agency - Wildlife Refuge Debbie Pike Health Organization - El Centro John Scott Health Organization - El Centro Steve Taylor Health Organization - fitness Aaron Gallegos Health Organization - Practitioner Cathy Stauber HPWA Board Member Mark Gillingham Individual Community Member Beth Urech Individual Community Member Carol Johnson Individual Community Member Dave Knutson Individual Community Member Evelyn Juarros Individual Community Member Jim Terr Individual Community Member Margaret Vasquez-Geffroy

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Individual Community Member Meredith Taylor Individual Community Member Muina Individual Community Member Ras Zakarias Individual Community Member Surabi Atman Individual Community Member - farmer Wes Thompson Individual Community Member, Acequia del Llano Elizabeth Ratzlaff Interested Santa Fe community member Derk Loeks Politician - LV Mayor Tonita Gurule-Giron Politician - representing congressman Ben Lujan Stephen Salas Schools - NMHUBREAKBTWNLINES [Non-Affiliated Attendees]David Lobdell Schools - NMHU Name Edward Martinez Schools - NMHU Alexis AbeytaEric Romero Schools - NMHU Alfred ArchibequeKatherine Napper Schools - NMHU Barbara EhrlichSteve Bustos Schools - NMHU Student Barbara ZimmerMary Miller Schools - Rio Gallinas Bob AndersonAja Curry Schools - West Las Vegas Schools Bonnie ZimmerErika Guaba Schools - West Las Vegas Schools Cathy BenavidezMichele Varner Schools - West Las Vegas Schools Cathy SwedlundRenee Romero Schools - West Las Vegas Student Crystal Knoebel W. FordJoseph Spaulding Schools - West Las Vegas Student David FullmerLucia Martinez Schools - West Las Vegas Student Emilio AragonMalika Gottschalk Jaime Romero Janet Remenyik Jenny Arguello BREAKBTWNLINES [Non-Affiliated Attendees]BREAKBTWNLINES Kathy Romero[Non-Affiliated Attendees] Name Kristin YountName Alexis Abeyta Lorraine GarciaAlexis Abeyta Alfred Archibeque Manuel LujanAlfred Archibeque Barbara Ehrlich Margaret Villanueva Barbara Ehrlich Barbara Zimmer Marla MartinezBarbara Zimmer Bob Anderson Martin LegerBob Anderson Bonnie Zimmer Mitch PetersBonnie Zimmer Cathy Benavidez Noyola ArchibequeCathy Benavidez Cathy Swedlund Pamela DavesCathy Swedlund Crystal Knoebel W. Ford Ray FinckCrystal Knoebel W. Ford David Fullmer Ray ZimmerDavid Fullmer Emilio Aragon Shane FloresEmilio Aragon Jaime Romero Shannon Smith Jaime Romero Janet Remenyik Star FordJanet Remenyik Jenny Arguello Susan BJenny Arguello Kathy Romero Theresa LawKathy Romero Kristin Yount Kristin Yount Lorraine Garcia Lorraine Garcia Manuel Lujan CIRD – Las Vegas, New Mexico WorkshopManuel Lujan – Final Report Margaret Villanueva 28 Margaret Villanueva Marla Martinez Marla Martinez Martin Leger Martin Leger Mitch Peters Mitch Peters Noyola Archibeque Noyola Archibeque Margaret Vasquez-GeffroyPamela Daves Pamela Daves Ray Finck Ray Finck Ray Zimmer Ray Zimmer Shane Flores Shane Flores Shannon Smith Shannon Smith Star Ford Star Ford Susan B Susan B Theresa Law Theresa Law

Margaret Vasquez-Geffroy Margaret Vasquez-Geffroy Workshop Agenda Appendix E: Workshop Agenda

DAY 1: WELCOME & “BUILD YOUR IDEAL PARK” Thursday October 11, 2018

5:00 – 6:00 pm Welcome & Introductions (with Frito Pies) Parish Hall Elizabeth Juarros & Lea Knutson, HPWA Laura Torchio, CIRD Introduction Elise Cormier, RTM introductions Rock Ulibarri, San Miguel County Commissioner Fr. George Salazar & Fr. Rob Yaksich, Commencement Prayer

6:00 – 8:00pm “Build Your Ideal Park” Community Design & Planning Session Parish Hall James Rojas, Resource Team Member

DAY 2: WALKING TOUR & HANDS ON PLACEMAKING Friday October 12, 2018

8:30 – 9:30 am Welcome & Introductions Plaza Hotel Ballroom Elizabeth Juarros & Lea Knutson, HPWA Pete Campos, State Senator Laura Torchio, CIRD Introduction Elise Cormier, RTM introductions

9:30 – 11:00 am Community Site Tour Gallinas River Park Depart from the Plaza Hotel for the Gallinas River, tour led by Resource Team Members.

12:00 - 1:00 pm Community Lunch Break

1:00pm – 3:45pm Community Place Evaluation: “How do YOU Experience Gallinas Plaza Hotel Ballroom Park?“ James Rojas & Laura Torchio

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DAY 2 [CONTINUED]: WALKING TOUR & HANDS ON PLACEMAKING Friday October 12, 2018

4:00 – 6:00 pm Happy Hour Symposium & Community Feedback Plaza Hotel Ballroom 1. Elise Cormier & Elizabeth Juaros, Welcome: What to Expect

2. Local PresentationsI, Healthy River/Healthy Community

Sustain Our Economy Sara Mathews, Local Buisness Owner

Energize Our Bodies Aaron Gallegos, Communithy Health Advocate Soothe Our Minds Cathy Stauber, Naturopathic Medicine

Space for Creativity David Lobdell, NMHU Fine Arts

Querencia – Pride of Place Eric Romero, NMHU Language & Culture

Un Lugar para la Cultura Miguel Angel & Georgina Ortega, Casa de Cultura

Recreation – Fishing Yvonne Tapia, HECHO: Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting & the Outdoors

Space for Animals Will Jaremko Wright, NMHU Geology & Natural Resources

Space for Plants Lee Einer, Botany Enthusiast

Stormwater Harvesting & Aaron Kauffman, SW Urban Hydrology Treatment

The Form of a River: Key Edward Martinez, NMHU Administration & Aspects of a Healthy River HPWA Board of Trustees

3. RTM Presentations: Concept Plans & Early Design Ideas

DAY 3: PLACEMAKING – FROM IDEAS TO ACTION Saturday October 13, 2018

8:30 – 9:30 am Community Welcome Plaza Hotel Ballroom Lea Knutson, HPWA Morris Madrid, Public Services Supervisor Laura Torchio, CIRD Introduction Elise Cormier, RTM introductions

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9:30 – 11:45 am This Place Matters: Guide the Design of the Gallinas River Park PlazaDAY 3Hotel [CONTINUED]: Ballroom PLACEMAKING Amy Bell, – Resource FROM IDEAS Team MemberTO ACTION with HPWA Saturday October 13, 2018

1:30 – 3:30 pm PlaceMAKING: From Ideas to Action 9:30 – 11:45 am This Place Matters: Guide the Design of the Gallinas River Park The Gallinas River Park Amy Bell & Laura Torchio, Resource Team Member Plaza Hotel Ballroom Amy Bell, Resource Team Member with HPWA

1:303:30 – 3:304:00 pm PlaceMAKING:Community Coffee From Talk Ideas to Action TheLocal Gallinas Coffe Shop River Park Amy Bell & Laura Torchio, Resource Team Member

3:30 – 4:00 pm Closing Reception & Final Design Presentation

Plaza3:30 – Hotel 4:00 pmBallroom CommunityClosing Coffee Remarks Talk by Mayor Tonita Gurulé-Girón Local Coffe Shop 6:15 pm Gallinas Groove – Music by Los Tropicales 3:30Plaza – Hotel 4:00 pmBallroom ClosingCelebrate Reception our new & Gallinas Final Design River ParkPresentation Design - Let’s Dance! Plaza Hotel Ballroom Closing Remarks by Mayor Tonita Gurulé-Girón

6:15 pm Gallinas Groove – Music by Los Tropicales Plaza Hotel Ballroom Celebrate our new Gallinas River Park Design - Let’s Dance!

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Citizens’ CIRDInstitute – Las on Vegas, Rural New Design Mexico - Fall Workshop 2018 - Las– Final Vegas, Report NM 10 31 Appendix F: Promotional Material

The Gallinas River Park Community Design Workshop Las Vegas, NM

Thursday, October 11th – Saturday, October 13th

Hosted by the Hermits Peak Watershed Alliance & CIRD At The Parish Hall & The Plaza Hotel Ballroom

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Appendix G: Concept Plan

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Entire River Park (Detail):

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La Bienvenida: A Welcoming Space

Sample of Jon Ford’s Renderings for Gallinas River Park Concept Application:

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La Resolana y Juntas: A Common Space for Both Community Gathering & Quiet Reflections

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Solares: A Space With Agricultural Prospects

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Follow Up Activities

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ǡ Ǥ ǡ ̈́ͳͲͲǡͲͲͲǤ Ǥ GRP Elements and Follow up Park Element Stakeholder Funders/Donors Notes/Status Lead

Play Ground Kiwanis – Sunrise Virginia Marrujo Need to present to (logs, boulders Kiwanis. Need donations) funding for equipment & Grant from Kiwanis operators to deliver and layout logs and boulders. Orchard LV Tree Board Rotary Club Need to meet with Elizabeth Gardner to find best locations (Lea, Paul) and develop specs. Medicinal Plant Garden Lee Einer, Penny Maybe include in NM Community Foundation proposal Interpretive Signs HPWA/ Elizabeth LV Community Foundation – 2 CLV Lodger’s Tax Board - 2 Tree stock and planting NM State Forestry NM State Forestry HPWA needs to meet w/ them to discuss possibilities and develop a Strategy (Lea, Paul)

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Park Element Stakeholder Funders/Donors Notes/Status Lead eoe ar Lea eeg e o o

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Appendix H: Action Plan & Follow-Up

PlaceActivationTablesSummaryPlaceActivationTablesSummaryPlaceActivationTablesSummary IssuesOpps.doc IssuesOpps.docIssuesOpps.doc

Source(s) Source(s)Activity/Events,Source(s) Amenities,Activity/Events, Other Activity/Events, Amenities,Contact OtherPerson Amenities,Implementing OtherContact Person PartnersContactImplementing PersonStatus PartnersFundingImplementing EstimateStatus PartnersFundingFundingStatus Source EstimateFundingTimeFunding Frame*Estimate SourceFundingTime Source Frame* Time Frame* IO32 Activity Adopt a stretchIO32 for cleanupActivity IO32Adopt a stretchActivity for cleanupAdopt a stretch for cleanup Low Low LowShort Short Short IO22 Amenity AmphitheatreIO22 AmenityIO22 Amphitheatre Amenity Amphitheatre High High HighLong Long Long IO27 Other Animal controlIO27 - any way to Other keep wildIO27 Animaldogs out? control Other - any way Animal to keep control wild dogs- any out? way to keep wild dogs out? Low Low LowShort Short Short IO18 Activity Art Contest IO18to paint concreteActivity barriersIO18Art ContestActivity to paint concreteArt Contest barriers to paint concrete barriers Low Low MediumLow Medium Medium IO19 Amenity Bike Racks IO19 AmenityIO19 Bike Racks Amenity Bike Racks Low Low MediumLow Medium Medium IO20 Other Bike Rental IO20Business OtherIO20 Bike Rental OtherBusiness Bike Rental Business Medium Medium MediumLong Long Long IO4 Activity Bullfrog ControlIO4 Activity IO4Bullfrog ControlActivity Bullfrog Control Low Low LowLong Long Long IO30 Amenity Children PlayIO30 Zone AmenityIO30 Children Play Amenity Zone Children Play Zone Medium Medium MediumLong Long Long IO16 Other City StormwaterIO16 Mapping OtherIO16 City Stormwater Other Mapping City Stormwater MappingCity Engineering City Engineering City Engineering Medium Medium MediumLong Long Long IO34 Amenity Community IO34Murals AmenityIO34 Community Amenity Murals Community Murals Low Low LowShort Short Short IO31 Amenity Dog Waste BagsIO31 AmenityIO31 Dog Waste AmenityBags Dog Waste Bags Low Low LowShort Short Short IO36 Amenity Emergency IO36Call Box/Beacons AmenityIO36 Emergency Amenity Call Box/Beacons Emergency Call Box/Beacons Low Low LowLong Long Long IO21 Amenity Historic FarmIO21 Replica AmenityIO21 Historic Farm Amenity Replica Historic Farm Replica High High HighLong Long Long IO8 Amenity Improve StormwaterIO8 Quality Amenity at inflowIO8 Improvepoints Stormwater Amenity Quality Improve at inflow Stormwater points Quality at inflow points Medium Medium MediumLong Long Long IO24 Amenity Improved AccessIO24 and Visibility Amenity to RiverIO24 Improved Access Amenity and Visibility Improved to RiverAccess and Visibility to River Medium Medium MediumMedium Medium Medium IO1 Amenity Improved PedestrianIO1 Road Amenity CrossingsIO1 (Mills, Improved Bridge) Pedestrian Amenity - Intelligent Road Improved RoadCrossings Crossings Pedestrian (Mills, Bridge) Road Crossings - Intelligent (Mills, Road Bridge) Crossings - Intelligent Road Crossings Medium TAP GrantsMedium MediumLongTAP Grants TAP GrantsLong Long IO12 Other IncorporateIO12 West Side drainage Other andIO12 access Incorporate OtherWest Side drainage Incorporate and West access Side drainage and access Medium Medium MediumLong Long Long IO26 Amenity InterpretiveIO26 Signage to explain Amenity migration,IO26 Interpretive water Amenityfacts Signage and conservationto Interpretiveexplain migration, ideas Signage water to explain facts and migration, conservation water ideasLasfacts Vegas and conservationNational Wildlife ideas Refuge Las Vegas National WildlifeLas RefugeVegas NationalLow Wildlife Refuge Low MediumLow Medium Medium IO10 Amenity Lighting withoutIO10 light pollution Amenity (possiblyIO10Lighting solar?) without Amenity light pollutionLighting (possibly without lightsolar?)Joe Whiteman pollution (possibly State Dark solar?) Sky ProgramECC SolarJoe Whiteman State DarkJoe Sky Whiteman ProgramECC Solar State Dark Sky ProgramECC Solar Low Low LowLong Long Long IO2 Amenity Main Trails shouldIO2 be ADA Amenity AccessibleIO2 Main Trails Amenityshould be ADA Main Accessible Trails should be ADA Accessible Medium Medium MediumLong Long Long IO28 Amenity Mileage markersIO28 AmenityIO28 Mileage markers Amenity Mileage markers Low Low MediumLow Medium Medium IO13 Other Mitigate ATVIO13 Trails and usage OtherIO13 Mitigate ATV Other Trails and Mitigateusage ATV Trails and usage Low Low MediumLow Medium Medium IO6 Activity Monitor WaterIO6 Quality (E.Activity Coli, Dry CleanerIO6Monitor carbon WaterActivity tetrachloride Quality (E.Monitor Coli,legacy) DryWater Cleaner Quality Dr. carbon Edward (E. Coli, tetrachloride Martinez Dry Cleaner legacy) carbon tetrachloride Dr. Edward legacy) Martinez Dr. Edward Martinez Low Low LowLong Long Long IO23 Activity Murals to decorateIO23 abandonedActivity buildingsIO23Murals to decorateActivity abandonedMurals tobuildings decorate abandoned buildings Façade Squad Façade Squad Façade SquadLow Low MediumLow Medium Medium IO25 Activity Native PlantingIO25 Activity IO25Native PlantingActivity Native Planting Low Low MediumLow Medium Medium IO15 Amenity Public Art IO15 AmenityIO15 Public Art Amenity Public Art Kerry Loewan Kerry Loewan Kerry Loewan Low Low MediumLow Medium Medium IO3 Activity Remove ElmsIO3 (maybe keepActivity large onesIO3Remove to shade Elms plantedActivity (maybe natives) keepRemove large Elms ones (maybe to shade keep planted large natives) ones to shade planted natives) Medium Medium MediumLong Long Long IO5 Amenity Remove existingIO5 infrastructure Amenity that IO5is Removedangerous, existing Amenity pointless, infrastructure or Remove useless that existing is dangerous, infrastructure pointless, that isor dangerous, useless pointless, or useless Low Low LowLong Long Long IO7 Amenity Replace GrassesIO7 and Lawns Amenity with NativeIO7 Replace Planting Grasses Amenity and Lawns Replace with Grasses Native Plantingand Lawns with Native Planting Low Low LowLong Long Long IO37 Amenity Restrooms IO37 AmenityIO37 Restrooms Amenity Restrooms Medium Medium MediumLong Long Long IO14 Amenity Rocks and BouldersIO14 for character/landscaping AmenityIO14 Rocks and AmenityBoulders for Rockscharacter/landscaping and Boulders for character/landscaping Local Business (Rocky Road) Local Business (Rocky Road)Local BusinessLow (Rocky Road) Low MediumLow Medium Medium IO9 Amenity Safety - communityIO9 and police Amenity interactionIO9 Safety - community Amenity and Safety police -interaction communityNMHU, and Citypolice Police interaction NMHU, City Police NMHU, City Police Low Low LowLong Long Long IO29 Amenity Sitting areasIO29 AmenityIO29 Sitting areas Amenity Sitting areas Low Low MediumLow Medium Medium IO33 Activity Tagging or graffitiIO33 permissibleActivity zonesIO33Tagging or Activitygraffiti permissibleTagging zones or graffiti permissible zones Low Low LowShort Short Short IO35 Amenity Trail MappingIO35 with mileage, Amenity distinctIO35 features, Trail Mapping access, Amenity with etc. mileage, Trail distinctMapping features, with mileage, access, distinct etc. features, access, etc. Low Low LowLong Long Long IO11 Amenity Trash Cans IO11 AmenityIO11 Trash Cans Amenity Trash Cans Low Low MediumLow Medium Medium IO17 Amenity Woody VegetationIO17 along east Amenity boundaryIO17 Woody fencing Vegetation to Amenity cover/screen along Woody east existing boundary Vegetation fencing fencing andalong industrial to east cover/screen boundary areas fencingexisting to fencing cover/screen and industrial existing areas fencing and industrial areas Low Low MediumLow Medium Medium

*Short 3-6 months, *Short 3-6 months, *Short 3-6 months, Medium 6 months-1 yr, Medium 6 months-1 yr, Medium 6 months-1 yr, Long Year or more Long Year or more Long Year or more

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Source(s) Source(s)Activity/Events, Amenities,Activity/Events, Other Contact Amenities, Person OtherImplementingContact Person PartnersImplementingStatus PartnersFunding EstimateStatus FundingFunding EstimateSource TimeFunding Frame* Source Time Frame* PDI10 Amenity AmphitheatrePDI10 Amenity Amphitheatre Low Low Long Long PDI37 Amenity ArtPDI37 Murals Amenity Art Murals Medium Medium Long Long PDI11 Amenity BenchesPDI11 Amenity Benches Low Low Medium Medium PDI22 Amenity BouldersPDI22 for sitting/climbing Amenity Boulders for sitting/climbing High High Long Long PDI3 Activity CrosswalksPDI3 Activity Crosswalks Medium Medium Long Long PDI19 Amenity DogPDI19 Park Amenity Dog Park Low Low Medium Medium PDI34 Amenity DogPDI34 waste disposal Amenity stations Dog waste disposal stations Low Low Short Short PDI15 Amenity FishingPDI15 Platforms Amenity Fishing Platforms Low Low Medium Medium PDI17 Amenity FoodPDI17 Cart area Amenity Food Cart area Low Low Medium Medium PDI4 Amenity FootPDI4 Bridges - handicapAmenity accessible Foot Bridges - handicap accessible Low Low Long Long PDI23 Amenity GardensPDI23 Amenity Gardens Garden Club(s), Santa Fe BotanicalGarden Gardens Club(s), Santa Fe Botanical GardensLow Low Medium Medium PDI28 Amenity HerbaceousPDI28 and Amenity woody vegetation Herbaceous and woody vegetation Low Low Medium Medium PDI18 Amenity HumanPDI18 Chess Board Amenity Human Chess Board NMHU Chess Club NMHUNMHU Chess Chess Club, Club WLVHS NMHU Chess Club, WLVHS Low Low Medium Medium PDI30 Activity ImprovePDI30 Fencing Activity Improve Fencing Medium Medium Long Long PDI1 Amenity LightingPDI1 (use solarAmenity when possible, Lighting avoid (use light solar pollution) when possible, avoid light pollution) Medium TAPMedium Grants LongTAP Grants Long PDI27 Amenity NativePDI27 and Medicinal Amenity Plant Gardens Native and Medicinal Plant Gardens Low Low Short Short PDI7 Amenity NaturalPDI7 low waterAmenity river crossing Natural paths low water river crossing paths Low Low Long Long PDI32 Amenity noPDI32 mow zone with Amenity native grasses no mow zone with native grasses City Maintenance City Maintenance Low Low Short Short PDI16 Amenity ObservationPDI16 walkways Amenity Observation walkways Medium Medium Long Long PDI40 Amenity PaintingPDI40 area with Amenity sturdy easels Painting area with sturdy easels PDI5 Amenity PedestrianPDI5 overpassAmenity on Bridge Pedestrian St. overpass on Bridge St. Low Low Long Long PDI8 Amenity PermeablePDI8 walkwaysAmenity Permeable walkways Medium Medium Long Long PDI13 Amenity PicnicPDI13 Tables Amenity Picnic Tables Low Low Medium Medium PDI12 Amenity PlaygroundPDI12 Amenity Playground Medium Medium Long Long PDI24 Activity RemovePDI24 Elms Activity Remove Elms Medium Medium Medium Medium PDI6 Activity RemovePDI6 old infrastructure Activity thatRemove is useless, old infrastructure unattractive, thatdangerous is useless, unattractive, dangerous Low Low Long Long PDI2 Other SafetyPDI2 - Police presenceOther to deter Safety ATVs - Police and crimepresence to deter ATVs and crime Medium Medium Long Long PDI39 Amenity SculpturePDI39 Garden/Paths Amenity Sculpture Garden/Paths David Lobdell NMHU FoundryDavid Lobdell NMHU Foundry PDI29 Amenity ShadePDI29 Trees Amenity Shade Trees Low Low Medium Medium PDI36 Amenity SignagePDI36 (maintenance/responsibility Amenity Signage and(maintenance/responsibility interpretive) and interpretive) Low Low Long Long PDI31 Amenity StormwaterPDI31 collection Amenity and treatment Stormwater collection and treatment Low Low Short Short PDI33 Amenity StormwaterPDI33 treatment Amenity wetland Stormwater treatment wetlandHenry Trujillo WLVHS,Henry Farmway Trujillo Feeds WLVHS, Farmway Feeds Low Low Short Short PDI38 Activity TemporaryPDI38 art installationsActivity Temporary art installations David Lobdell NMHU FoundryDavid Lobdell NMHU Foundry PDI20 Amenity TirePDI20 Swings, Bench Amenity Swings Tire Swings, Bench Swings Medium Medium Long Long PDI14 Amenity TrailsPDI14 connecting Amenity main path to Trails the connectingRiver main path to the River Low Low Medium Medium PDI35 Amenity TrashPDI35 Cans with Amenity regular pickup Trash Cans with regular pickup City Maintenance City Maintenance Low Low Long Long PDI21 Amenity TreePDI21 House Playground Amenity Tree House Playground High High Long Long PDI26 Amenity UrbanPDI26 Agriculture/Orchard Amenity Urban Agriculture/Orchard Anna Marie Jaramillo, NMHU AnnaRecycling Marie Jaramillo, NMHU RecyclingLow Low Medium Medium PDI9 Amenity VariedPDI9 trail typesAmenity Varied trail types Low Low Long Long PDI25 Amenity WaterPDI25 Fountain Amenity Water Fountain Low Low Medium Medium

*Short 3-6 months, *Short 3-6 months, Medium 6 months-1 yr, Medium 6 months-1 yr, Long Year or more Long Year or more

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Partners to Engage:

LOCAL: STATE + REGIONAL: FED + NATIONAL: - churches - Acequia Association - NEA - neighborhood association - Farmers Market - PPS - rotary - Growers - EPA - art council - Department of Agriculture - NPS - wildlife refuges - DOT - USDA - Kiwanis - DOH - NSF (Sci. ed) - youth groups - Rocky Mt. Youth - Sierra Club - Native American Associations - NM Mainstreet - US Forest Service - UWC - Amigos Bravos - Nature Conservancy - Peace & Justice - NM Urban Forest - USGS - City - NM State Parks - Youth Conservation Corp - HPWA - NM State Parks - US Fish & Wildlife, - National Center for Economic - NM Environment Development Development - Quivira Coalition - Mainstreet LV - Upper Pecos Water - HIghlands University - Los Alamos Lab - Luna Community College - Sandia Lab - Schools - Alta Vista Hospital - local businesses - press

CIRD – Las Vegas, New Mexico Workshop – Final Report 43 Appendix J: Compiled Participant Workshop Evaluation

Workshop: Las Vegas Dates: October 10th – 14th Number of Responses: 33

Event Schedule: Thursday: 1 event Friday: 3 events Saturday: 3 events *** important to note: responses were collected on final day of workshop, not all attendees who filled out responses present for all sessions, some only present for a single session

1. How did you hear about the event? Email 9 Newsletter Letter of Invitation 11 Other: 21 NMHU Poster Father Rob, after mass Social Media Volunteer Work Watershed Festival

2. Which of the following categories characterizes your role(s) in the community Local government 4 Business/Private Sector 3 Non-Profit 13 Service club or organization 6 Resident/Community Member 24 Other: 14 Educator Student NMHU Avid Birder & Nature Freak Restoration Ecologist Culture Worker SMC Fed Dem Women Visionary

3. Educated people about local design issues Poor Fair Good 13 Excellent 20 * we educated the group to our culture: excellent

4. Provided tools, resources & useful Information Poor Fair Good 8 Excellent 24

5. Helped the community develop prioritized ideas for action

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Poor Fair 2 Good 11 Excellent 21 * community helped to develop/prioritized ideas for action: excellent

Comments: • “Good listeners” • “80% of Las Vegas is Hispanic. Yet, maybe 10% attended the conference. This organization needs to convene the youth and citizens to participate, the community needs to feel that what they have to say is important” • “we will need security personnel to avoid vandalism” • “The workshop was very successful in various ways from community input & interaction to professional insight and great communication” • “Thank you for including the local community” • “to create action plans with high degree of ‘actionability’ and ‘success’ needs more time and process” • “ Laura Torchio was fantastic – knowledgeable, clear, and inspiring” • “since ideas were still “in flow,” it was hard to prioritize • “I love the enthusiasm and knowledge of the presenters they suggested without imposing their views” • “young people? School reps – student community, dog park? Yes! Consider less able people walking paths?” • “very impressed with the interest across a larg range of the community” • “Liked the idea to action part of this workshop, would have liked for it to be longer or throughout the workshop such as get information of who they are in the community important to know so we can make it a reality” • “appreciate consideration of history of town and area/cultural aspects – rio gallinas & asequia madre interplay“

6. Interactive Sessions: Poor Fair Good 10 Excellent 22

7. Visual quality of speakers presentations: Poor Fair Good 11 Excellent 21

8. Speakers’ knowledge of the subject matter: Poor Fair Good 7 Excellent 26 * they are quick learners

9. Familiarity of presenters & speakers with the design challenges facing the community Poor Fair 1 Good 11 Excellent 21

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10. Relevance of the workshop topics to local design challenges Poor Fair Good 10 Excellent 23

11. Usefulness of the tools and approaches presented Poor Fair 1 Good 8 Excellent 21

12. Workshop structure & organization Poor Fair Good 7 Excellent 23

13. How would you rate your overall experience during this workshop Poor Fair Good 9 Excellent 20

Comments: • “This group needs to go where the youth and the elders are” • “patrol of the park will be extremely important” • “enjoyed coming together with such a rich cross section of the community • “I was unable to be here for the entire program, but what I did attend I enjoyed” • “Setting priorities and mobilizing the community is a challenge” • “the only change I would have made was to have the symposium of wonderful speakers before the walks & design activities” • “so great to be inspired to create new healthy project for our community” • “james rojas - such a great consulting resource” • “great event/workshop” • “what a fabulous workshop. So grateful these plans are happening” • “the river walking tour on Friday was very helpful. Felt like workshop presenters listened well” • “you made it fun! Plus the sharing of all locals” • “ the workshop activities fit well with goals of the community” • “ getting to conceptualize what the park can be and learning how it can be done is great. I enjoyed meeting other community members”

14. More Less Same Presentations 3 3 21 Questions & Answers 9 18 Group Discussions 5 20 Team Work Sessions 5 1 21 Practical Exercises 4 21 Site Visits 6 19

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10. Relevance of the workshop topics to local design challenges Poor Fair Good 10 Excellent 23

11. Usefulness of the tools and approaches presented Poor Fair 1 Good 8 Excellent 21

12. Workshop structure & organization Poor Fair Good 7 Excellent 23

13. How would you rate your overall experience during this workshop Poor Fair Good 9 Excellent 20

14. More Less Same Presentations 3 3 21 Questions & Answers 9 18 Group Discussions 5 20 Team Work Sessions 5 1 21 Practical Exercises 4 21 Site Visits 6 19

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15.What was the most valuable part of the workshop for you? (Why?) • “How this was facilitated – community building…” • “It was open to all with respect for all opinions” • “They listen to the community” • “all of it” x2 • “listening to input and visuals of all the plans” • “working together” • “the community response” • “the fresh ideas and knowledge of the visiting professionals” • “ I think the walking tour, which I missed” • “examples from other cities” • “ opportunity to engage wide spectrum of community” • “community session” • “hearing about the “tactical” approach of LQC with testing different approaches, also seeing examples from other communities” • “design + maps” • “it brought the community members together with the goal of improving our town for generations to come, thanks, thanks, thanks” • “hands on community participation” • “being able to share what we wanted and being heard” • “meeting those in the community that I don’t normally visit with, sharing ideas with those who have different interests” • “feeling the love of our place with fellow las vegans” • “Positive ideas, told and heard!” • “positive creative interactions” • “people sharing their ideas, promotes community – get to know one another. Promotes creativity & excitement” • “being present” • “the continuation of what to do next”

16. Other Feedback: • “Great process… A+ from a grandmother” • “If the youth are organized, they will bring the adults. This project will not work if the youth don’t play a significant role” • “I believe the workshop was balanced in every respect (see #14) “ • “your interpretations of our ideas, great team, thank you” • “ It was an inspiring experience – the designers were amazing at soliciting input and listening to the community. Bravo to the HPWA for instigating this amazing work!” • “HPWA staff great, NEA staff/contractors great! Thank you!!” • “so much time spent on introductions and recaps” • “good job” • “maybe having the “local” presenters from Friday night on Thursday night would be a good place to start the imagination process as we/towns recognize what issues/solutions/ideas are already in the community”

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