New Mexico State Liaison
RON KELLER
New Mexico State Liaison Toward the end of the Vietnam War in 1975, Ron Keller was stationed in Albuquerque and has lived in New Mexico ever since. His first ride in a GA aircraft was with an Air Force co-worker. His interest in aviation began from a maintenance perspective, until he married his wife, Mary…
Read MoreNEW MEXICO FLIGHT BAN STOPPED–CALL TO ACTION BRINGS FAVORABLE OUTCOME
RAF New Mexico Liaison Ron Keller learned of a proposed rule change by the New Mexico Game Commission that would have limited aircraft use, and had the potential to limit recreational aviation. The Game Commission was intent on banning aerial game scouting by eliminating the long standing “48 hour rule”. The new proposal would have…
Read MorePRODUCTIVE NEGRITO WORK PARTY PLEASES USFS
Over the weekend of May 3-6, the New Mexico Pilots Association sponsored a work party at USFS Negrito Airstrip (0NM7) in New Mexico to replace thousands of feet of downed cattle fence surrounding the airstrip. The event was hosted by New Mexico RAF State Liaisons Larry Filener and myself; both us are also actively involved in…
Read MoreUPDATES FROM RAF NEW MEXICO STATE LIAISON – RON KELLER
Gila National Forest update New Mexico pilots have responded to RAF Calls To Action regarding Forest Service plan revisions and have written comments. We appreciate their time and effort! Joyce and I collaborated on comments to Gila NF on behalf of NMPA, while Rol Murrow commented on behalf of the RAF. Several people have taken…
Read MoreNEW MEXICO GAINS AN ADDITIONAL STATE LIAISON – RON KELLER
The RAF is pleased to announce a new State Liaison in New Mexico, Ron Keller, teaming up with Larry Filener, current New Mexico State Liaison. Toward the end of the Vietnam War in 1975, Ron Keller was stationed in Albuquerque and has lived in New Mexico ever since. His first ride in a GA aircraft was…
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