As a long time resident of the Jarales/ Pueblitos area I
have attended and participated in all of the meetings held regarding this
issue. Although my property is West of the immediate area to be impacted, what
does take place on either side of the tracks has an effect. In 2017 we had a
major flood in Pueblitos and the only access road into Pueblitos was through
the Jarales juncture. For several weeks the use of the Jarales Road for any
purpose including emergencies was our only option. The time table as well as an
environmental impact statement should have an established timeline. That
timeline should now have projected purchases options for the residents directly
impacted in addition the dates for proposed construction.
Due to the use of the road as a major route for Farming and
Ranching activities it is of the utmost importance that this long over due
project have a defined and expedited proforma.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide input.
Eugene Pickett
As a long time resident of the Jarales/ Pueblitos area I
have attended and participated in all of the meetings held regarding this
issue. Although my property is West of the immediate area to be impacted, what
does take place on either side of the tracks has an effect. In 2017 we had a
major flood in Pueblitos and the only access road into Pueblitos was through
the Jarales juncture. For several weeks the use of the Jarales Road for any
purpose including emergencies was our only option. The time table as well as an
environmental impact statement should have an established timeline. That
timeline should now have projected purchases options for the residents directly
impacted in addition the dates for proposed construction.
Due to the use of the road as a major route for Farming and
Ranching activities it is of the utmost importance that this long over due
project have a defined and expedited proforma.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide input.
Eugene Pickett
Black Farmers and Ranchers New Mexico
PO Box 183
Jarales, New Mexico 87023New Mexico
PO Box 183
Jarales, New Mexico 87023