Here is a more complete article.
http://www.foxnews.com/science/2014/07/24/wyoming-cave-with-thousands-fossil
s-to-be-re-opened-to-scientists-for-first/
Ray
From: SWR [mailto:swr-boun...@caver.net] On Behalf Of Alex Sproul
Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2014 9:00 AM
To: Lee H. Skinner
Cc: s..
>From the Carlsbad Argus ...
https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.currentargus.com/carlsbad-news/ci_26067463/overnight-rescue-lechuguilla-cave-brings-volunteer-safety&ct=ga&cd=CAEYCCoSNzkzNDI2Mzc3ODQzNTUxNTA3MhplZmFiNzAzMzg0ZDFmY2JkOmNvbTplbjpVUw&usg=AFQjCNFFUI5gYCE0xBMe_lqUWO-xq
Thanks Steve.
Ray
- Original Message -
From: Stephen Fleming
To: Ray Keeler ; Mailing List for SWR
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2014 5:12 PM
Subject: Re: [SWR] FOIA Question
On 06/30/2014 15:16, Ray Keeler wrote:
Hi All,
Just wondering ... how will the information
Hi All,
Just wondering ... how will the information received from BLM become available
to those that are interested in looking at it? ... no agenda here, just
wondering.
thanks
Ray___
SWR mailing list
s...@caver.net
http://lists.caver.net/cgi-bin/ma
and think of how you can
help with the administration and documentation of the caves. The sequester
affects the USFS as well.
enjoy,
Ray Keeler
rckee...@cox.net
623-523-1760
ARIZONA NF Cave & Karst Management Plan.doc
Description: MS-Word document
_
and think of how you can
help with the administration and documentation of the caves. The sequester
affects the USFS as well.
enjoy,
Ray Keeler
rckee...@cox.net
623-523-1760
ARIZONA NF Cave & Karst Management Plan.doc
Description: MS-Word document
_
and think of how you can
help with the administration and documentation of the caves. The sequester
affects the USFS as well.
enjoy,
Ray Keeler
rckee...@cox.net
623-523-1760
ARIZONA NF Cave & Karst Management Plan.doc
Description: MS-Word document
_
Thanks, Steve. I agree whole heartedly!!!
Where is the CBD when you need them? Hundreds of lawyers lining up, hands
to stingers, with the bees, ready to pounce with glee on the intrepid
explorers as they emerge from the dreaded netherworld.
Ahhh! So the mystery continues. Who is the myste
Thanks, Steve. I agree whole heartedly!!!
Where is the CBD when you need them? Hundreds of lawyers lining up, hands
to stingers, with the bees, ready to pounce with glee on the intrepid
explorers as they emerge from the dreaded netherworld.
Ahhh! So the mystery continues. Who is the myste
Thanks, Steve. I agree whole heartedly!!!
Where is the CBD when you need them? Hundreds of lawyers lining up, hands
to stingers, with the bees, ready to pounce with glee on the intrepid
explorers as they emerge from the dreaded netherworld.
Ahhh! So the mystery continues. Who is the myste
hmmm. The BOG meeting is this weekend. It might be a good time to contact
your Director.
Ray
- Original Message -
From: Daniel Hewitt
To: nssw...@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 10:16 AM
Subject: Re: [NSSwest] BOG proposal to end the printed News
If the NSS news
hmmm. The BOG meeting is this weekend. It might be a good time to contact
your Director.
Ray
- Original Message -
From: Daniel Hewitt
To: nssw...@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 10:16 AM
Subject: Re: [NSSwest] BOG proposal to end the printed News
If the NSS news
hmmm. The BOG meeting is this weekend. It might be a good time to contact
your Director.
Ray
- Original Message -
From: Daniel Hewitt
To: nssw...@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 10:16 AM
Subject: Re: [NSSwest] BOG proposal to end the printed News
If the NSS news
Hi All,
So is there a link somewhere with the 50th group picture?
thanks,
Ray
___
SWR mailing list
s...@caver.net
http://caver.net/mailman/listinfo/swr_caver.net
Hi All,
So is there a link somewhere with the 50th group picture?
thanks,
Ray
___
SWR mailing list
s...@caver.net
http://caver.net/mailman/listinfo/swr_caver.net
Hi All,
So is there a link somewhere with the 50th group picture?
thanks,
Ray
___
SWR mailing list
s...@caver.net
http://caver.net/mailman/listinfo/swr_caver.net
Hi SWR Folks,
There is no "legal issue", which an email thread going on in the Western
Region. Since the SWR list is the same kind of list as the Western Region,
below are the details.
thanks,
Ray
---
- Original Message -----
From: Ray Keeler
Hi SWR Folks,
There is no "legal issue", which an email thread going on in the Western
Region. Since the SWR list is the same kind of list as the Western Region,
below are the details.
thanks,
Ray
---
- Original Message -----
From: Ray Keeler
Hi SWR Folks,
There is no "legal issue", which an email thread going on in the Western
Region. Since the SWR list is the same kind of list as the Western Region,
below are the details.
thanks,
Ray
---
- Original Message -----
From: Ray Keeler
available digitally on the NSS web pages. If you
opened the ACA and started reading it from my earlier email, please let them
know. I can use some help on this one. It will only take one minute. If just
10 respond, they will get the message.
thanks,
Ray Keeler
ACA
available digitally on the NSS web pages. If you
opened the ACA and started reading it from my earlier email, please let them
know. I can use some help on this one. It will only take one minute. If just
10 respond, they will get the message.
thanks,
Ray Keeler
ACA
available digitally on the NSS web pages. If you
opened the ACA and started reading it from my earlier email, please let them
know. I can use some help on this one. It will only take one minute. If just
10 respond, they will get the message.
thanks,
Ray Keeler
ACA
NSS. Be in the know. Be a safe caver. Join
the NSS.
Please pass along to your caver friends.
thanks and safe caving,
Ray Keeler
ACA Editor
ACA09-10-Final.pdf
Description: Adobe PDF document
___
SWR mailing list
s...@caver.net
http://caver.net
NSS. Be in the know. Be a safe caver. Join
the NSS.
Please pass along to your caver friends.
thanks and safe caving,
Ray Keeler
ACA Editor
ACA09-10-Final.pdf
Description: Adobe PDF document
___
SWR mailing list
s...@caver.net
http://caver.net
NSS. Be in the know. Be a safe caver. Join
the NSS.
Please pass along to your caver friends.
thanks and safe caving,
Ray Keeler
ACA Editor
ACA09-10-Final.pdf
Description: Adobe PDF document
___
SWR mailing list
s...@caver.net
http://caver.net
Hi All,
The link to Peter Youngbear's very detailed testimony on WNS and the NSS
position is below. I strongly agree ... targeted closures, not blanket
closures ...clean gear.
,,, thanks to Jim in San Diego for putting this out
thanks,
Ray
Today's testimony:
http://naturalresources.hou
Hi All,
The link to Peter Youngbear's very detailed testimony on WNS and the NSS
position is below. I strongly agree ... targeted closures, not blanket
closures ...clean gear.
,,, thanks to Jim in San Diego for putting this out
thanks,
Ray
Today's testimony:
http://naturalresources.hou
Hi All,
The link to Peter Youngbear's very detailed testimony on WNS and the NSS
position is below. I strongly agree ... targeted closures, not blanket
closures ...clean gear.
,,, thanks to Jim in San Diego for putting this out
thanks,
Ray
Today's testimony:
http://naturalresources.hou
aving community can help with comfort
and support.
Dan was a good guy and loved that bicycle route. He had been riding it for
years.
Ray Keeler
friend___
SWR mailing list
s...@caver.net
http://caver.net/mailman/listinfo/swr_caver.net
aving community can help with comfort
and support.
Dan was a good guy and loved that bicycle route. He had been riding it for
years.
Ray Keeler
friend___
SWR mailing list
s...@caver.net
http://caver.net/mailman/listinfo/swr_caver.net
aving community can help with comfort
and support.
Dan was a good guy and loved that bicycle route. He had been riding it for
years.
Ray Keeler
friend___
SWR mailing list
s...@caver.net
http://caver.net/mailman/listinfo/swr_caver.net
ideas. We have time. I am open to suggestions.
Please contact me off of the various lists that are on this post. I can be
reached at:
Ray Keeler
Arizona Region Chair
rckee...@cox.net
-
Attended the ARA at
ideas. We have time. I am open to suggestions.
Please contact me off of the various lists that are on this post. I can be
reached at:
Ray Keeler
Arizona Region Chair
rckee...@cox.net
-
Attended the ARA at
ideas. We have time. I am open to suggestions.
Please contact me off of the various lists that are on this post. I can be
reached at:
Ray Keeler
Arizona Region Chair
rckee...@cox.net
-
Attended the ARA at
PS. The trail work (outside trails) as our service project, so please bring
gloves and shovels!
thanks,
Ray
- Original Message -
From: Ray Keeler
To: Edward Poon ; JiM3 ; cag-gr...@yahoogroups.com ; e...@yahoogroups.com ;
s...@23b.org ; Internal Communications of the Sandia
PS. The trail work (outside trails) as our service project, so please bring
gloves and shovels!
thanks,
Ray
- Original Message -
From: Ray Keeler
To: Edward Poon ; JiM3 ; cag-gr...@yahoogroups.com ; e...@yahoogroups.com ;
s...@23b.org ; Internal Communications of the Sandia
PS. The trail work (outside trails) as our service project, so please bring
gloves and shovels!
thanks,
Ray
- Original Message -
From: Ray Keeler
To: Edward Poon ; JiM3 ; cag-gr...@yahoogroups.com ; e...@yahoogroups.com ;
s...@23b.org ; Internal Communications of the Sandia
ve of the slots had been taken total. 8 allowed each day. Find Travis for
details.
e.. Onyx is closed. EGI has not yet been able to get the managment agreement
renewed.
f.. Other cave trips will be available at the registration table.
See you this weekend.
Ray Keeler
ARA President
ve of the slots had been taken total. 8 allowed each day. Find Travis for
details.
e.. Onyx is closed. EGI has not yet been able to get the managment agreement
renewed.
f.. Other cave trips will be available at the registration table.
See you this weekend.
Ray Keeler
ARA President
ve of the slots had been taken total. 8 allowed each day. Find Travis for
details.
e.. Onyx is closed. EGI has not yet been able to get the managment agreement
renewed.
f.. Other cave trips will be available at the registration table.
See you this weekend.
Ray Keeler
ARA President
r with the Cave Resource Manager, Dr. Bob Casavant.
This is an ARA you will never forget! Please RSVP by April 6 if possible:
If you are planning on attending: Email Ray Keeler ( rckee...@cox.net )
or call 623-561-2917.
If you would like to help with either of the two project
r with the Cave Resource Manager, Dr. Bob Casavant.
This is an ARA you will never forget! Please RSVP by April 6 if possible:
If you are planning on attending: Email Ray Keeler ( rckee...@cox.net )
or call 623-561-2917.
If you would like to help with either of the two project
r with the Cave Resource Manager, Dr. Bob Casavant.
This is an ARA you will never forget! Please RSVP by April 6 if possible:
If you are planning on attending: Email Ray Keeler ( rckee...@cox.net )
or call 623-561-2917.
If you would like to help with either of the two project
FREE
after-hours tour with the Cave Resource Manager, Dr. Bob Casavant.
This is an ARA you will never forget! Please RSVP by April 6 if possible:
If you are planning on attending: Email Ray Keeler ( rckee...@cox.net ) or
call 623-561-2917.
If you would like to help with either of the two pro
FREE
after-hours tour with the Cave Resource Manager, Dr. Bob Casavant.
This is an ARA you will never forget! Please RSVP by April 6 if possible:
If you are planning on attending: Email Ray Keeler ( rckee...@cox.net ) or
call 623-561-2917.
If you would like to help with either of the two pro
FREE
after-hours tour with the Cave Resource Manager, Dr. Bob Casavant.
This is an ARA you will never forget! Please RSVP by April 6 if possible:
If you are planning on attending: Email Ray Keeler ( rckee...@cox.net ) or
call 623-561-2917.
If you would like to help with either of the two pro
Hi All,
16 of us went to the movie after the Central AZ Grotto meeting last night. We
had a quite enjoyable time and the movie was much better than I expected.
I wonder how many incidents this would come to if they were reported in the
ACA..
grins and good caving to you all,
Ray
- Or
Hi Jen and ALL,
At least Ken is working with LNF to move somewhere. Thank you for bringing up
the fee demo. The LNF response to the fee demo in the 1990s was to make ALL
caves closed except to work trips. The move was to not continue to allow
recreational trips, and then also log volunteer v
Thanks Ken for the solid reply.
Ray
- Original Message -
From: Ken Harrington
To: rckee...@cox.net ; NM Cavers
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 8:32 AM
Subject: RE: [NMCAVER] SWR & Lincoln National Forest Working Agreement
Ray,
Right now there are only nine caves open
What happened to the 30 caves that were open to recreation, instead of nine?
Sorry Ken, but it looks like the USFS is looking for an excuse for using unpaid
labor ... again.
Where is the documented, on-site criteria for the "closures"? Not blanket,
cave-by-cave.
If the SWR is regarded as the
I must admit that I am a bit offended by Lee's comment below.
There has been substantial graffiti placed in Lava River Cave over this last
summer. 20 of us participated in the graffiti removal effort using the PCCP
sandblasting equipment. Friday we laid 3900 feet of high pressure hose and
te
All,
If Region 3 approaches cavers about closing NM and AZ caves, I would demand
that the first thing Region 3 considers is enforcement of the closures for:
Sandia Cave, NM.
Lava River Cave, AZ
Peppersauce Cave, AZ
Each of these three wild caves receive thousands (in a couple cases "tens of
th
... ain't gonna happen for this kid any time soon. :)
From: "Stephen Fleming"
Operation Alternative Hobbies is nearing kickoff time.
___
NMCAVER mailing list
nmca...@caver.net
http://caver.net/mailman/listinfo/nmcaver_caver.net
Agreed, and thank you for the note. I will try to be less abrasive.
thanks,
Ray
- Original Message -
From: "Lois Manno"
To: "NM Caver"
Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 4:22 PM
Subject: [NMCAVER] WNS please keep it civil
Hey! This is a discussion forum. Nobody's opinion deserves to b
Folks,
The concept behind this perspective is both nieve and whining. I prefer to
look to the future while learning from the past.
thanks,
Ray
Subject: Re: [NMCAVER] WNS and what to do when it reaches NM
Unfortunately, WNS is a primary reason why conventions shouldn't be held
in the W
y Convention Division Chief (Carol Tiderman) and the
respective Convention chairs.
Hopefully this will encourage some of you to attend the Convention in
Vermont. The registration fees go up on June 15th.
thanks,
Ray Keeler
Administrative VP, NSS
___
Jim and Mike,
I am all for it. Good idea.
thanks,
Ray
- Original Message -
From:
To: "Jim Evatt"
Cc: ;
Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 10:08 AM
Subject: Re: [NMCAVER] Underground Inn
Hmmm, might be a place for a regional one of these days...
Mike
Have a look: http://www.bbonli
Carl,
The web is public. This can happen not only with face book but with other
entries. The grotto can make facebook available to its members. It will be up
to each member to determine if they want there individual informtion (facebook)
inluded.
Ray
- Original Message -
From
All,
Attached are the final ICS schedules.
thanks,
Ray
- Original Message -
From: David Hubbard
To: McCORMICK, Kyle ; FROEHLICH, David ; BRUXELLES, Laurent ; Plan, Lukas ;
Sujka, Grzegorz ; Toomey, Rick ; Poulianos, Nickos ; Xavier, Leandro ; GREER,
John ; RALPH, Ron ; HAPKA, roman ;
Hello All,
The live testimony on WNS to the U.S. House Subcommittee will be webcast on the
link below on Thursday, June 4th.
If you can listen / watch even part of the presentations, it should be very
interesting.
Ray
Courtesy of Bill Steele.
---
Hello All,
On May 5th, 13 U.S. Senators and 12 U.S. Congressmen requested Interior
Secretary Salazar to address and fund research on White Nose Syndrome (WNS).
The signed letter is attached.
At the March SWR, during discussion of a motion for the SWR to donate $500 to
WNS research (via the NS
Hello All,
Below was released earlier this week. It is part of a $9 million bill. Thanks
to all of the individuals who are donating money to the NSS for WNS research.
NM Cavers, please get your donations to Patty Daw by the end of April (see the
SW Caver). Or, you can donate directly at:
Everyone going to the 2009 Convention, please read and pass along.
thanks,
Ray
- Original Message -
From: "ICS 2009 eList"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 12:22 AM
Subject: 15th ICS - Critically important news on ICS trips and WNS!!!
Dear Friends,
If you are planning to atte
Hello SWR,
The NSS Members in the Grotto have by now received their 2009 election ballots
with five candidates running. You can vote for four candidates.
Since the the ballots were mailed, two more NSS members have have decided to
run as write in candidates. These are Lee Florea and Bill Putn
The scientists wait for lab confirmation of WNS before making the information
public.
Ray
- Original Message -
From: Jerry Trout
To: Ray Keeler
Cc: cag-gr...@yahoogroups.com ; e...@yahoogroups.com ; nmca...@caver.net
Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 1:06 PM
Subject: Re
All,
The information presented on all things considered today is accurate and
current. The WNS confirmation in West Virginia just happened a couple of days
ago.
Here is the link to listen:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101705973
Ray
All,
Concerns were raised about the 2009 ICS Convention next summe and the
additional cost for the NSS Convention banquet. The BOG found a compromise and
the ICS has accepted. There will be no additional cost for the 2009 NSS
Convention Banquet.
Ray Keeler
Adminstrative VP
- Original
Hi Peter,
... happy to do it. I posted your message on the New Mexico cavers list,
Sandia Grotto list the Central AZ Grotto list.
Ray
- Original Message -
From: Peter Jones
To: John Lyles ; Ray Keeler ; Carl Kunath
Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2008 6:44 AM
Subject: Help
Cell phone numbers if there are any problems:
Kevin Lorms (Sandia Pres.) 505-205-9090
Ray Keeler (Sandia Grotto VP) 623-523-1760
A pot luck dinner is set for Saturday evening. Bring food to share.
Elevation is about 8000 feet so it will be cool/chilly at night (which will be
a nice relief
are much nicer than those at Conventions.
However, if we do not have 50 people committed to joining us for the evening by
September 1st, we will need to drop the facility (and loose the deposit).
Please join us, we are planning a really nice evening.
thanks,
Ray Keeler
Sandia Grotto VP
623
Hi All,
Below was issued by Lake City Florida yesterday, the site of last week's NSS
Convention. Tropical storm Fae arrived this week and has been dropping huge
quantities of rain. ... caver gatherings seem to attract the weather.
Ray
Lake City declared in state of emergency
Declaration app
All,
This is not the NSS preserve in Florida as reported in the Tampa Bay news
article. I have an email out to Buford Pruit who is checking with the CDS
and TBAG (I don't know that acronym) to determine the property owner.
Thanks Mike for passing this along.
All, if any of you hear of any cav
Hi All,
The Sandia Grotto is hosting its 50th Anniversury celebration on September 20th
in Albuquerque. We are planning a catered and special event. The cost will be
$40 per attendee.
The attached annoucement requests an RSVP by August 20th. Please send RSVPs to
Sam Bono at sb...@sandia.go
- Original Message -
From: Lee Florea
To: nssbo...@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 11:33 AM
Subject: [nssboard] Convention post
Please forward to all relevant listserves.
--
Hello Everyone,
As many of you know, the 2008 NSS Convention will
going up on May 12th. http://www.usps.com/prices/
Thanks,
Ray Keeler
NSS AVP
___
NMCAVER mailing list
nmca...@caver.net
http://caver.net/mailman/listinfo/nmcaver_caver.net
Hi All,
Here is the link to today's NPR Science Friday piece on Dr. Victor Polyak's
interview on the age of the Grand Canyon using cave speleothem dating.
Since Victor is a long time member of the Sandia Grotto and the funding
came
from the National Science Foundation, it has relevence. The pi
Wow. Way to go Victor and team.
Ray
- Original Message -
From: Scott Christenson
To: nmca...@caver.net
Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 9:06 PM
Subject: [NMCAVER] Age Dating of Cave Minerals Demonstrate that Grand
CanyonOlder Than Previously Thought
Congratulations to Drs.
Bob Buecher et. al. NPS, GRCA, helicopter for NPS to visit Topeats and
Thunder River in one day.
Fred Luiser, et. at. NPS, GRCA, helicopter insert and later extraction for
approved archeo. project
Ray Keeler, central AZ. helicopter to recon over BLM and southern Navajo
lands
Kyle Voyles, et. al
78 matches
Mail list logo