Robert A. Anaya

This Urban Forestry Management Plan for Las Vegas, New Mexico, details a 25-year strategy for post-fire recovery and climate adaptation. It integrates urban forestry with green stormwater infrastructure to enhance the urban tree canopy, improve stormwater management, and foster community engagement. The plan outlines strategic approaches for tree planting, care, and the use of green infrastructure to mitigate flooding and build environmental resilience, ensuring the long-term health and growth of its urban forest for future generations.

The meeting involves conducting a public hearing regarding a Design Review Board application for re-roof repair at 109 Bridge Street.

The committee meeting agenda includes recommendations for the approval of addendum #3 to the contract with Souder Miller & Associates for design services related to sewer repairs and replacement projects, as well as addendum #1 to the contract with Stagg Liuzza LLC for professional legal services concerning PFAS litigation. Additional agenda items include a review of the monthly report, updates on project status, announcements, and member comments.

The Tree Board meeting covers unfinished business including the submission of the management plan, a parks department update, an invitation to the HU Forestry Chair to join the board, and plans for a tree planting project with the Las Vegas Board of Realtors.

The board discussed the status of the management plan, noting that it will be submitted to the Mayor and Council in June and may assist in securing project funding. The board also reviewed a successful recent tree planting event at the high school and addressed the current lack of irrigated parks for memorial tree plantings. Additionally, the board initiated planning for upcoming tree planting efforts in collaboration with the Board of Realtors.