Based on the analysis of the stakeholder engagement questionnaire, here are
the key insights from stakeholder responses:
Respondents - Stakeholder responses cover a good range of outdoor
organizations, activities, and events. I couldn’t find a fishing or hunting group,
and repeated attempts to contact a SW Nordic Ski Club rep were unsuccessful.
Nineteen responses were received from stakeholders affiliated with a range of
area trails systems and interests, including:
PSLA will be providing information and seeking input on its Pajarito Trails Fest Initiative to various representatives of Trail system managers and trails event organizers. The goal is to gather and evaluate reactions to the ideas being generated by PSLA to inform our path forward. The latest overview is available at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fvJU3FgLUtgQZ1cRsBq0cc3JIHzDJxOS/view?usp=sharing
If you have ideas for us or are interested in getting involved, contact Kevin Holsapple at placesandspacesla@gmail.com
Places and Spaces Los Alamos is preparing a project document to embody concepts that would be applied to leading an effort to establish a Pajarito Trails Festival as an annual celebration of the Pajarito Plateau and Jemez Mountains trail systems. A variety of land managers are responsible for publicly accessible trails in the area including Los Alamos County, Santa Fe National Forest, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Bandelier National Monument, Valles Caldera National Preserve, and Ski Pajarito.
The Pajarito Trails Fest is envisioned not just as a race or competition, but as a mosaic quilt of community activities. While a standard festival might be one large, centrally produced activity, for the Pajarito Trails Fest we anticipate a coordinated collection of patches—each created by a specific local organization (hikers, bikers, birders, runners, conservation organizations, land managers)—and stitched together with shared resources, marketing, and local business support, ensuring broad community benefits.
The draft planning document (link) is a work in progress and is expected to evolve considerably. Constructive comments, ideas, and suggestions may be sent to placesandspacesla@gmail.com
