### Faulk, Scott (OST) From: Sent: To: Subject: 

### Sirs Linda P. <ruinrat@gmail.com> Monday, October 13, 2014 2:51 PM Faulk, Scott (OST) Silver City Air Connections



### Ofcourse Silver City must have connectionto our State Capital and in-state major medical service whichmeans Albuquerque for our mainflight service. Flyingto Pheonix cuts us offfrom the whole northernhalfofour state. I don't see howthere canbe any other decision. While Pheonix is a majorhub, so is Albuquerque and very few ofourresidents have any otherneedto go to Pheonixthat can'tbe accommodated thru Albuq. Ifittakes less time to drive to Albuq. thanto fly there viaPheonix, I am not surprised ifusage is low. What I don'tunderstand is why we can'thave one flight a weekto Pheonix and/or El Paso (or even alternating weeks) inorderto make other connectionplans. Say Tuesdays to Pheonix and Thurs to El Paso and Albuquerque Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat/Sun. Is there an Air Service out ofDeming that I am not aware ofthat might fill part ofthis need or are they also dependent on our airport? Atleast Deminghas rail andbus service to El Paso and Tucson/Pheonix and is a 1-1/2 hrs drive from El Paso (not convenientbutless cumbersome thatthe additional hour

### +from here), butthey still also need connectionto our State Capital. Asthis service is supportedbytaxdollars, I do notunderstand why it mustbe atthe convenience ofthe corporations providing that service. It

### oughtto be for the convenience ofthe communitythat needs the service even iflimited.

linda pafford

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### Faulk, Scott (OST) From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: molly mccormick <mmccOSSO@yahoo.com> Friday, October 10, 2014 4:05 PM Faulk, Scott (OST) Priscilla C. Lucero comments about Grant County Airline proposals CommentsGrantCountyAirport.docx Scott, Attached are my comments about the airlines' proposals for service into the Grant County Airport. Thanks for taking the time to read them. Molly McCormick

1October 9, 2014 Dear Scott, I live in Alaskabuthave had a house in Silver City for 12 years- so I travel back and forth on a yearly basis. As such, I definitelyhave an interest in what is happening to our flight service into Grant County Airport. Being able to fly right into Silver City is such an improvement overthe shuttle service we used to have totake from ElPaso. My 1st choice among the four proposals is Mokulele Airlines for the following reasons • It flies into Albuquerque instead ofPhoenix. I've never liked the Phoenix connection: notthe Phoenix airport orthe inconvenience ofgettingto and from the airport gatethat Great Lakes uses. • The projectedticketprice is veryreasonable. • Using this airline would require the smallest subsidy from the government. • Two flights perday are adequate. • Ithas a long established and seemingly successful record. My 2nd choice is Pacific Wings. • Itflies into Albuquerque instead ofPhoenix (see above) • The price is a little higherthan I would like, but doable. • This proposal wouldrequire the second smallest subsidy. • It already operates in New Mexico and into and out ofthe Albuquerque airport. • Two flights a days are adequate. • Italso has a long established and seemingly successfulrecord.
3rd choice is Boutique Air • Itflies into Albuquerque instead ofPhoenix • The price is reasonable, although variable • The subsidy for this airline is extremely high. • Itdoesn't seem like 3 daily flights into Grant County are necessary • Ithas notbeen flying commuterflights for very long- its service between LA and LasVegas lasted less than ayear and it has onlybeen flying its otherroute in Clovis for a few months. This doesn'tlook like a very good track record as yet. • I am not sure what it means whenthey say thatthey may use Phoenix instead ofAlbuquerque for up totwelve ofthe weekly flights. This couldbe extremely confusing andpotentially cause conflicts for fliers who booktickets in advance. Last choice is GreatLakesAir • They fly to Phoenix instead ofAlbuquerque • Friends flying to and from Phoenix in the past couple ofyears have had numerous problems with flights notbeing ontime orbeingrescheduled. I don'tremember as many issueswhenthey flew to andfrom ALB • Theywould requirethe 2ndhighest subsidy • The prices are the highest As far as Albuquerque vs Phoenix, apart from mypreference for Albuquerque, it seems like it would make more sense for Silver Cityto be connectedby airto the biggestNewMexico city. Albuquerquehas shopping, a medicalcenter, entertainment, and easy access to the capitol.Itwould be greatifyou couldtell me when we will know who winsthis contract- and when itwill go into effect. It sounds like GreatLakes currentcontract runs outthe end ofNovember. I am planning a trip Silver in early Decemberbut cannot getmy ticketuntil I know which citywill have the connectionto Grant County. Thanks for reading my comments. MollyMcCormick

### October 9, 2014 Scott Faulk 

## Centerfor Health Innovation ADivision of 

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Dear Mr. Scott Faulk, Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS), a federally qualified health center in Silver City, provides access to quality healthcare services for the southwest region ofNew Mexico. The non-clinical division ofHMS is the Center for Health Innovation (CHI), which works on a local, state and national level. The 10 employees at CHI average approximately 100 trips peryear between Silver City and Albuquerque or Santa Fe. At an average of 10 hours/roundtrip, this amounts to


### • 1000 

### hours on the roadoflostproductivity, • @

### $19.94/hour(NMmean hourly wage in2014) =one 0.5 

### FTEposition -OR- 

### • 566 

### miles roundtrippertrip ata mileage reimbursement of $311.30/trip = 

### $28,017/year • As 

### opposedto just $118perroundtrip flight= $10,620 • Equalto a savings of$17,397 This is for a small division of 10 employees. For a community of 10,000, I can only imagine how many others would greatly benefit in both time and money. Since we are a grantfunded, non-profit organization, the lost resources affect everyone!

Alisha Herrick, MPH, CHES aherrick@hmsnm.org (575) 534-0101 ext. 2111

902 

### Santa Rita Street, Silver City, NM 88061 

### (575) 534-0101 www.hmsnm.org Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.comjhms.centerforhealthinnovation10/9/2014 TO: Scott Faulk, FAA EAS program RE: Silver City, NM service Thank you very much for the opportunity to comment on the Essential Air Service program for Silver City, NM. have used the local airportfor flights both to Albuquerque and Phoenix, taking flights in and out monthlyfor 1

**~** years. I prefer the Phoenix route. The Phoenix route was initiated after the airline polled those ACTUALLY USING THE SERVICE regarding preferred routes. We have 3 regional airports ofchoosing in our area- El Paso, Tucson, and Albuquerque. Albuquerque is the most expensive ofthe 3 and has the most limited connections. For all 3 airports, you must go somewhere else to make a connection at a hub. That means for true "access to the national transportation system," I must make 2 stops if flying the Albuquerque route. The Phoenix route more closely aligns with the stated purpose ofthe program "providing access to the national transportation system." I believe the Albuquerque route is not being proposed for the primary purpose ofaccess to the national transportation system, but rather for the benefit of local politicians and business which do business in Albuquerque. There is very little discussion in the public record at the county regarding use ofthe flights beyond Albuquerque itself. The Phoenix route give us access to a major airport hub from which direct national and international flights can be had. When the healthcare consideration is added, Phoenix provides access to nationally-recognized healthcare (there is no nationally-recognized healthcare in New Mexico). When flying the Albuquerque route, I was frequently the only passenger or one oftwo. When flying the Phoenix route, the plane typically had 6 or more passengers. This additionally calls into question the choice to have a 6-seat single engine plane as the choice for the service provider. The "how" portion ofthe EAS program: "As a general matter, this is accomplished by subsidizing two to four round trips a day-- with three being the norm-- with 19-seat aircraft to a major hub airport." A six-passenger, single engine plane to a regional airport is about as far away from the plan as a person could get, and additionally a disservice to passengers whoTRULY USE the program for its stated purpose, to travel beyond the end point ofthe EAS flight. The limitations ofthe County-recommended carrier are multiple in being able to meetthese goals: Do not see ANY agreements with national airlines for connectivity and baggage transfer; and, the carrier website states that, even with only 6 passengers, they cannot guarantee that baggage will be able to go with the passenger. How in the world does this provide us access to a major hub airportfor ongoing travel? I do believe the EAS program should collect delay and cancellation data for the flights in the program. It is importantfo'r travelers to be able to calculate layovers and which types oftickets to purchase for continued travel. This would avoid the hysteria around afew delayed flights from passengers who rarely fly the airline. Thanks again forthe opportunityto comment. Mary Harcinske PO Box 5080 Silver City, NM 88062

### Faulk, Scott 

### (Osn From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: 

### Good Morning Scott, To Whom It

### May Concern: Bryan Bishop <bkb@murray-hotel.com> Thursday, October 09, 2014 10:26 AM Faulk, Scott (OST) Kurt Albershardt; Julianna Albershardt; Thea Barela; Walter Barela Essential Air Service comments



### Silver City's ability to gain an airline with direct flights to either Phoenix orAlbuquerque is vital to our city's long term economichealth.
Getting a flight like this also places a great deal ofresponsibility on all ofus to promote itto insure itis a long termproposition. We can 

### ill afford to lose an opportunity like this because oftoo muchpublic subsidybeing incurredto sustainthe service. Forthis reason, we stronglybelieve thatPhoenix is the logical connection for us in Silver City. There are over 4,000,000 people inthe SunValley vs. 800,000 inthe Albuquerque Metro area. That gives us the opportunityto market ourselves to five times the number ofpeople in Phoenix vs. Albuquerque. Phoenix also makes for a goodtarget for summertravel where theirtemperatures often exceed 100. Conversely, Silver City'selevation allows us to offermore reasonable weatherwhich we can capitalize on as well.

We askthatthe city selectedbe done so with great considerationto the economic andtravel benefits we standto gainbyhaving city to city service. Thankyoufor allowing meto provide input from a hotelier's perspective.
Sincerely, BryanBishop

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### Faulk, Scott 

## (Osn From: Sent: To: Subject: Elizabeth Jerry Miller <millershasta@earthlink.net> Thursday, October 09, 2014 9:45 AM Faulk, Scott (OST) Essential Air Service in Silver City, NM
I am a resident ofSilver City, in Grant County, New Mexico. Our local airport is served by Great Lakes Airlines offering one flight per day and only to Phoenix. At one time, Great Lakes had 2flights a day to Albuquerque, and then it was discontinued about two years ago. The service to Albuquerque was frequented not only by private citizens as a connector flight, but also served the medical community. Physicians and other health care professionals could visit their patients in this area, or presented lectures or came to be interviewed forjobs within our health care community, and could be here in less than an hour. Further, there are several legislators who live here and itwas convenient forthem to fly to Albuquerque for meetings held atthe state capital, Santa Fe. Now from Albuquerque to here, one has to make a 10-hour roundtrip drive and the cost offuel is not cheap, increasing the trip's expense. It makes for avery long day and it is not unusual forvisitors having to spend the night before returning, adding yet another expense and inconvenience. One ofthe difficulties with the Great Lakes service is that the only flight ofthe day can be cancelled without notice, leaving passengers stranded and with no alternative means ofgetting to Phoenix, other than driving there. However, driving to Phoenix is usually not a solution because it is a 5-hour drive from Silver City and reaching the Phoenix airport in time is hardly possible. I believe thatflights to Albuquerque would be first choice, with a second choice being Phoenix. Both would be beneficial to our community; Albuquerque would definitely be first choice forthe reasons I mentioned above. Ideally, would be a choice of both cities. Thank you. Elizabeth Miller 1645 Shasta St Silver City, NM 88061 {575) 534-9561

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### Scott, Bill Ossim <billossim@gmail.com> Wednesday, October 08, 2014 9:04 PM Faulk, Scott (OST) ABQ-SVC EAS Service


### As afrequent air traveler (1-2 trips/month) I would much rather have a reliable route to ABQ from Silver City 

### than the once a day useless flight to PHX. Yes you can go more places nonstop from PHX but it isn't usually possible to do itwithout an overnight with one mid day flight. Regardless ofthe one flight schedule, there are many more people that would have business in ABQ than PHX from Silver. Other than some ofthe mine executives most of the people do business more regionally. I have a major customer in ABQ and would use this route frequently to go to ABQ, but also to connect to go elsewhere also. In summary, please take the recommendation ofthe Commissioners and support the ABQ - SVC route. Especially ifthey will have a morning and evening flight.

Best regards, Bill Ossim 575-574-2593 mobile www.sunkidworld.com/ www.sbinternational.se/ www.zierer.com/

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### Faulk, Scott (OST) From: Sent: To: Subject: Robert Garrett <pabob@earthlink.net> Tuesday, October 07, 2014 6:29 PM Faulk, Scott (OST) Air service to/from Silver City, NM
As a Grant County, NM resident, I Strongly support flights between Silver City and Albuquerque. In my opinion, the currentflight to Phoenix serve predominantly FreeportMcMoran and notthe general residents of Grant County. Robert W. Garrett 7 Ranger St. Pinos Altos, NM 88053

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### Faulk, Scott (OST) From: Sent: To: Subject: Genne Sharpe-Torres <gsharpetorres@gmail.com> Tuesday, October 07, 2014 5:27 PM Faulk, Scott (OST) New destination for flights from Grant County Airport


### I thinkAlbuquerque shouldbethe newdestination for flights from Grant County Airport. Hopefullythere would bemore than one flight perday withthose flights occurring atreasonable hours. Sincerely, A. 

### Gene Sharpe-Torres 28 RacetrackRoad Arenas Valley, NM 88022-9763

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### Faulk, Scott (OST) From: Sent: To: Subject:
Hi Scott, Scott Kennedy <skennedy58@icloud.com> Tuesday, October 07, 2014 4:45 PM Faulk, Scott (OST) EAS-Grant County, NM

I am contacting you concerning the Essential Air Service at Grant County, NM airport. My understanding, is that Essential Air Service is to provide transportation from rural areas to major airport hubs, and that ourchoices for Grant County airport are either Phoenix, orAlbuquerque. In my opinion, Phoenix is afar superior choice. Flights are available out of Phoenix airportto nearly any destination. Flights out ofAlbuquerque usually require aflight to a major airport hub, many times Phoenix, in orderto reach a destination. For this reason, I do notthinkthatAlbuquerque is a good choice for our Essential Air Service. Thank you for considering my opinion. Sincerely, Scott Kennedy Silver City, NM

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### Faulk, Scott (OST) From: Sent: To: Subject: Jan Embree-Bever <j.embree-bever@usa.net> Tuesday, October 07, 2014 4:38 PM Faulk, Scott (OST) Regional airport flights for Silver City, NM
As a resident of Silver City, I would like to express my preference for regional flights to Albuquerque instead of Phoenix. Thank you. Janice Embree-Bever, 27 Willow Flat Road, Silver City, NM 88061 Sent from my iPhone

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### Mr. Faulk, Christopher Aquino <aquinonmsenate2008@gmail.com> Tuesday, October 07, 2014 4:08 PM Faulk, Scott (OST) Flights out of Grant County NM



### We here in Grant County realize the importance ofhaving flights that originate andterminate atthe Grant County Airport (GCA). The question is where should the flights go to and come from. Currentlythe destination city is Phoenix, AZ. We have a cityrighthere in our state thatwould accommodate all the air travel needs ofthe folks flying out ofGCA. I am, ofcourse, talking about Albuquerque, NM. The truth being that, all things being equal, most ofthe people affectedby GCA wouldrather fly to an in state destination. So, putme down as being for changing the GCA destination city from Phoenix, AZ to Albuquerque, NM. Thankyoufor yourtime inthis matter. ChristopherAquino 110 N. Bayard St. Silver City, NM 88061 Sincerely, aquinonmsenate2008@gmail.com (575) 313-2633



## "The practice of forgiveness is our most important contribution to the healing of the world. "

- Marianne Williamson

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### Faulk, Scott (OST) From: Sent: To: Subject: jodyweidner2@aol.com Tuesday, October 07, 2014 3:07 PM Faulk, Scott (OST) SVC to ABQ flight
Hi Scott, my name is Jody Weidner and I live right outside ofABQ. I understand there is some discussion about starting a flight from Silver City to ABQ or Phoenix. I would like to put in my two cents if I may:) I think the flight from SVC to ABQ would be used by locals quite a bit. There are alot ofevents in both locations that I think folks would attend ifthe length oftime to getto each area was shorter. Thanks for your time, JodyWeidner

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### Faulk, Scott (OST) From: Sent: To: Subject: Patty Reed <pjreed60@gmail.com> Tuesday, October 07, 2014 1:43 PM Faulk, Scott (OST) flights to Albuquerque


### I would very much like to seethe flights to and from Albuquerque and Silver City resumed. I have many doctors appointments inAlbuquerque as well as a number offamily members that live there. I find myself traveling there almost monthly. I used the flights to Albuquerque often inthe past. Please openthose flights up again. Thankyou, PatriciaReed

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### Faulk, 

### Scott (OSn From: Sent: To: Subject: Mary Harwood <mnisha5454@gmail.com> Tuesday, October 07, 2014 12:58 PM Faulk, Scott (OST) regional flights


### I would preferPhoenix as a destination city. For medical care (ie Mayo Clinic) I would choose Phoenix Thanks Mary Harwood

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### Faulk, Scott 

## (Osn From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject:
October 

### 6, 2015 caroline <cqhbaldwin@q.com> Monday, October 06, 2014 9:35 PM Scott.Faulk@dot.gov gramos@grantcountynm.com; bakasten@grantcountynm.com; rhall@grantcountynm.com Essential Air Service Grant County/Silver City New Mexico



### RE: Grant County/Silver CityEssential Air Service contract DearMr. Faulk, As twenty-yearresidents ofSilver City, NM, we are writing with ourrecommendation about the next Essential Air Service contract for flights in and out ofSilver City 

### I Grant County airport. We strongly recommend thatthe contractbe awarded for service between Albuquerque and Silver City. Many arearesidents, particularlybusiness and government workers needto travel frequently from Silver Cityto Albuquerque. Some then go onto SantaFe, the state capital. Whenthe route was changedto Phoenix, the loss ofthe air service to Albuquerque became a greathardship for many. Mostimportantis a reliable carrier, one thatwill consistentlymeet its schedule. Travelers with appointments, business meetings, and othertime-sensitive reasons for traveling need a carrierthatwill bereliable. We strongly recommend that all effortbe made to contract withthe mostreliable carrier. Only withreliable service will frequent travelers consistently use the contracted service. Only with service thattravelers can count onwill the contracted carrier enjoy substantial passengerbusiness. Grant County residents need 

### reliable air service between Silver City 

### I Grant County airport and Albuquerque. Thankyou for considering ourrecommendations. Sincerely,



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## !1ft// Caroline and William Baldwin 4205 Tom Lyons Drive Silver City, NM 88061 

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### Sent: To: Subject: Barb or Bob Gosney <bgosney@wildblue.net> Monday, October 06, 2014 1:18 PM Faulk, Scott (OST) Grant Co. Aviation Service 

# I cannot attend Tues. meeting. I wish aviation service to continue thru PHOENIX 2-3 x day or whatever GreatLakes/or other airlines offer. Eventheir once a day service is better than going to ABQ. Service to ABQ is notuseful to the general public and tourists to this area. We needto fly to a hub PHOENIX (16 airlines) ABQ service was mostly useful to government officials, local,state (SantaFe) mining and medical needs.IfI need to go to ABQ as my final destination, I will drive not fly. That is most cost effective. ABQ air service forces me to drive to El Paso (3 hrs.), Tucson (3hrs.) or Phoenix (5 hrs.) to fly throughoutUS. There is no sensible advantage to fly to ABQ andthen have to reconnect to a hub ofPhoenix orDallas. To serve general public's needs and to encourage tourists to Grant County, service to PHOENIX is whatwe need. Barb Gosney, 21 yr. resident ofGrant County

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### Mr. Faulk, Suki Duran <suki_88061@yahoo.com> Monday, October 06, 2014 9:48 AM Faulk, Scott (OST) suki_88061@yahoo.com Mr. Faulk, I appreciate the fact that we can send you our opinions, re: airline service in Silver City. I travel to Albuquerque frequently, because the medical specialists are health insurance as well as the physicians send us there. Driving up weekly
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### I appreciate the fact thatwe can send you our opinions, re: airline service in Silver City. I travel to Albuquerque frequently, because the medical specialists are health insurance as well as the physicians sendus there. Driving up weekly, cantake its toll onthe elderly. I occasionally drive to the Tucson airport for connecting flights, when going onvacation, because Great Lakes Airlines has outpriced itselfand is so unreliable. Silver City has been overlooked so often, with all amenities, we may as well not exist. Ifpeople want a Hub like Phoenix, it is usually the Freeportmine orpeoplethathave justmovedhere from biggercities. As a medical professional, my seminars are in Alb., and I would love to be able to fly there andback, instead ofdriving. I hope corporate greed, will nothave theirway. Please encourage our flights to Albuquerque to resume. Thankyou, Joe and Socorro Duran

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### Faulk, Scott (OST) From: Sent: To: Subject:
Scott Faulk, U.S.D.O.T. Office OfAviation Analysis 11200 NewJersey Ave SE Washington, D.C. 20590 Dear Sir: J. H. Hopson <hal_hopson@hotmail.com> Monday, October 06, 2014 1:03 AM Faulk, Scott (OST) Silver City Air Service

I am writingto express my opinion forthe Essential Air Service for Grant County/Silver City, NM. The options being either aflight to and from Albuquerque, NM or aflight to and from Phoenix, AZ. I am very much in favor ofthe Phoenix flight. I have used the Great Lakes Air flight to and from Phoenix 3 times in the past year and have come to rely on it as a connection to flights to the west coast and beyond. I intend to continue to utilize this flight in the future and have encouraged myfamily and friends to take advantage as well. I know ofseveral who have utilized the flight and are very pleased to reach Phoenix for connecting flights, in an hours time instead of a 5 or 6 hour drive. When the previous flights wentto Albuquerque I cannot recall a single time Itookthat flight. My reasoning was that if I had business in Albuquerque I would probably need a car. If Iflew in, I would need to rent one so it was just less expensive to drive there in my own vehicle. I know ofseveral people who would continue to use the service to Phoenix as long as it is available. Please conserve this valuable transportation asset. Respectfully, Dr. and Mrs. J. Hal Hopson P.O. Box 1359 Bayard, NM 88023

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### Faulk, 

### Scott (OSn From: 

### Sent: To: Subject: 

# Dear Sir: Susan <fidelchili@comcast.net> Sunday, October 05, 2014 2:36 PM Faulk, Scott (OST) Grant County, NM air service



# We use the Grant County air service to Phoenix several times a year. We would appreciate that the service continued to Phoenix. We are able to get more connections at better pricing. Great Lakes was a good service. Many did not understand the new FAA rules that caused them problems last year. Not enough pilots with the required hours. Ifthis is fixed they should do fine. Although, the ladies at the Grant County airport could use some "customer service" training. Susan and Fidel Hinojosa fidelchili@comcast.net

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### Faulk, Scott 

# (osn From: Sent: Priscilla C. Lucero <priscillalucero@gilanet.com> Sunday, October 05, 2014 1:13 PM To: Faulk, Scott (OST) Subject: Fw: Air Carrier for Grant County
FYI From: Kathie Gilbert Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2014 7:59PM To: Priscilla Lucero Subject: Air Carrier for Grant County 

### DearPriscilla, As you gather input on an air carrier for Grant County, please keep atthe forefront ofthe discussionthe importance ofreliability. I simplyhave beenunwilling to use the current air carrierbecause ofso many people who have been stranded inPhoenixbecausethe flight to Grant County Airport was cancelled. Ditto for flights outto Phoenix. Dependable reliable servicethat youknow will be there for you is critical to a carrierbeing successful. Thankyoufor all the work you do for our county. Kathie
Kathie Gilbert 575-313-7793 (cell) 575-538-6348 (office) 575-538-6589 (office fax) 575-538-8635 (home)

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### Faulk, 

### Scott (OSn From: Sent: To: Subject: Terry Anderson <tandersoncon12@gmail.com> Sunday, October 05, 2014 9:30 AM Faulk, Scott (OST) Airport transportation to Grant County


### Please consider adding airtravel to Grant County into Albuquerque andback. Almost all state business occurs inAlbuquerque and SantaFe. It

### has been extremely difficult for our county notto have access by air into Albuquerque. It

### also helpedin connecting with flights from the Sunport out across the country. Terry Anderson Grant County ProspectorPresident Grant County Health Council Co-Chair Early Childhood Advocate/ Anderson Consulting

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### Faulk, Scott (OST) From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments:



### DearMr. Faulk, Margarita Silva-Potts <msilva_potts@hotmail.com> Friday, October 03, 2014 6:33 PM Faulk, Scott (OST) Fwd: Complaint and request for refund Great Lakes Airlines 10-02-14.doc; ATTOOOOl.htm



### I understand that you are seeking input on airline service to Silver City, NM. Here is a copy ofour recent experience with Great Lakes Airlines and my complaint letter I wrote to them. Sincerely, Margarita SilvaPotts Sentfrom myiPad Beginforwarded message: From: 

### Margarita Silva-Potts <msilva potts@hotmail.com> Date: 

### October 2, 2014 at 7:41 :40 PM MDT To: 

### "refunds@flygreatlakes.com" <refunds@flygreatlakes.com> Cc: "customerrelations@greatlakes.com" <customerrelations@greatlakes.com> Subject: Complaint and request for refund


### Margarita S. Potts

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### Great Lakes Airlines Customer Relations 1

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DearMadam/Sir: RE: Confirmation number 5662771 StevenD. Potts Margarita S. Potts P.O. Box 1927 Bayard,NM 88023 October 2, 2014

I amwriting to voice my frustration withhow Great Lakes Airlines provides service to Silver City, NM. I received an email this morning stating that my husband's flight had been cancelled for his return flight from Phoenix, AZ to Silver City, NM on October 4, 2014. Steven is flying infrom Baltimore, MD on an earlier flight that day. The e-mail stated that he couldbe booked on another flight without any additional charge orhave a refund ofthe ticket. The next scheduled flight from Phoenix, AZto Silver City,NM is notuntil Monday, October 6 at 1:30. I asked the agent I spoke to if Great Lakes Airlines couldpaythe change fee involved with changing Steven's flight on Southwest Airlines so he does nothaveto spendtwo days at the Phoenix airport until the next scheduled departure for Silver City. The agent stated that he was unable to authorize that charge to Great Lakes Airlines. I am very frustrated with Great Lakes Airlines' services in Silver City, NM as this is the secondtime Great Lakes failed their service agreementwithus as paying customers. The lasttime was in October 2012 inwhichthe flight was cancelledto Albuquerque and we did notreceive timely notification. That occasion happenedto be our son's wedding. Myhusbandhadto scramble atthe lastminute and drive to Albuquerque, NM so he wouldnotmiss his connecting flight. I am asking that Great Lakes Airlines pay the change fee involved in changing Steven's Southwest airline flight on October4, 2014 ortotally refund the entire amount ofthe ticket. I canbe reached at 575-590-2202 or 575-537-2057 orby e-mail msilva _potts@hotmail.com Sincerely, Margarita S. Potts

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### DearMr. Faulk, billydawn@signalpeak.net Friday, October 03, 2014 5:57 PM Faulk, Scott (OST) Air Service in Grant County NM High



### Justwanted to putin a wordfor theAir Service in Grant CountyNewMexico. We HIGHLYFAVORthe continued service to Phoenix, AZ. 

### Itis such a greathub to other airlines and also we do a lot ofbusiness in the Phoenix area. We neverflew to Albuquerque as the drive is much shorter than going to Phoenix. 

### Iffact you can almostdrive to Albuquerque as fast as you canfly whenconsidering the time used getting to the airport, checking in, waiting for yourflight, flight time, renting a car, and then getting outofthe Albu. Airport. 

### It make muchmore sense to offer a service to the Phoenixareabecause of the distance and congestion of traffic getting there. Thankyou foryour time!


### DawnDonnel BearCreekCabins 4770 Hwy 15 PinosAltos, NM 88053 575.574.8200 billydawn@signalpeak.net

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### Faulk, Scott 

## (Osn From: Sent: To: Subject: Tris Germain <gilatris@gmail.com> Friday, October 03, 2014 3:14 PM Faulk, Scott (OST) Silver City Airline


### Youprobablyknowthis, butinthe past it seemedto be importantto have a pressurized Airplanes. Caravans are notpressurized, so flying overthe BlackRange Mountains from SVC to ABQ mightbe a problemfor some passengers. Tris

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### Faulk, 

### Scott (OSn From: Sent: To: Subject: Importance:
Dear Mr. Faulk, Sandra Riva <sar-properties@earthlink.net> Wednesday, October 01, 2014 6:08 PM Faulk, Scott (OST) Regarding Essential Air Service to Grant County High

As a business owner in the Silver City area as well as in New York and London a sound and efficient air service in and out ofGrant County is an essential part to any growing business in our area. The original service to Albuquerque as a twice daily service was good but was on the road to nowhere. There were no direct/non stop flights from Albuquerque to the East Coast and, ofcourse, offered no flight service to Europe. The new service to Phoenix was brilliant to start with when it was atwice daily service, with the exception ofweekend. That service was quickly downgraded to an afternoon flight only! This happened before the twice daily service to Phoenix was really given a chance to be established. What good is an afternoon only flight to Phoenix when there is not enough connecting time to all the majorflights to Europe and/orthe East Coast? Ifthe flight was in the morning and was delayed at all at least one had a buffer ofseveral hours to still make ones connections in atimely way. The flights are all too oftenjust cancelled at the last minute or delayed, therefore, making it impossible to make important meetings throughout the country and definitely notto Europe. Iwould be eternally grateful ifyou would consider reinstating the twice daily flights Mon-Fri and then a morning flight on the weekends to Phoenix. I do appreciate thatyou have many factors to weigh-in on but business growth to me is vital to our area notjustto be able to grow buttojust be sustainable. Yours most sincerely, Sandra Riva
SAR Properties Sandra Riva Owner & President T: 575-535-4600 E: SAR-Properties@earthlink.net Post: PO Box 97, Gila, NM, 88038-0097, USA Please consider the environment when printing this e-mail.

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### Faulk, Scott (OST) From: Sent: To: Subject: David Phillips <d.b.phillips@icloud.com> Wednesday, October 01, 2014 10:17 AM Faulk, Scott (OST) Essential Air Service from Silver City NM
Sir
... We hope that the decision to resume flights to and through Albuquerque happens with the new proposal to provide essential air service to Silver City. The lack offlights to Albuquerque has been a detriment to Silver City and to New Mexico in general. Not having a direct, convenient and cost effective means to travel to the most populous city in our state with easy access to our state capital, handicaps our citizens and those who visit us ... culturally, economically and politically. Please reinstate air service to and through Albuquerque. Not only forthe reasons above, which I believe are reason enough but also to enhance travelers experience to ourtown and state. New Mexico depends heavily on travel and tourism. Mostwho travel within the state find themselves in Albuquerque or northern New Mexico. Help us restore our economic engine with easier access to what we have to offer others, Silver City's Magic. Thank you foryourtime. Respectfully,
David Phillips

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### Scott (OSn From: Sent: To: Subject: Wendy Phillips <wendancer@gmail.com> Tuesday, September 30, 2014 9:55 PM Faulk, Scott (OST) Flights from Grant County
We have traveled to and from Silver City since 2009. We loved the flights to ALB for shopping, meetings and short quick connection flights. We don'tflyto Phoenix, would rather drive there. Also the flights to AZ have an incredibly bad reputation for cancellation. Please change back to Albuquerque! Wendy and David Phillips Sent from my iPhone

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### Faulk, Scott (OST) From: Sent: Georgia Bearup <georgiabearup17@msn.com> Tuesday, September 30, 2014 10:46 AM To: Faulk, Scott (OST) Subject: Silver City Airport
I always thought that the fee for the flight to Albuquerque was not worth the savings in time, because I usually could not connect to the flight I needed. Iwould just drive to Tucson or El Paso. However, I have used the Phoenix flight frequently with great results, no matter what direction Iwas connecting to. Iwould really preferthe airportto keep the Phoenix flight, it really works for a lot of us and makes it much easier. Thank you, Georgia Bearup Qualifying Broker/Owner, Realtor® United Country Mimbres Realty 414 N Bullard 

### Street, Silver City, NM 88061 Office: (575) 538-3789 

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### Faulk, Scott (OST) From: Sent: Arlene Schadel <arleneschadel@gmail.com> Monday, September 29, 2014 6:15 PM 

### To: Faulk, Scott (OST) Subject: Regarding Essential Air Service in Grant County/Silver City, New Mexico.


### DearMr. Faulk, Grant County is in such a remote areathat essential air service is so very important. Government officials would like to have air service to Albuquerque during the legislature butquite a few ofour citizens would like the convenience offlying to a largerhub, such as Phoenix! I preferPhoenix, as Albuquerque is an easy drive butPhoenix is treacherous! I 

### sent out an email to some ofthe businesses in our community and I 

### receivedthe following: Thanks for asking. I 

### muchpreferPhoenix. I 

### also am 

### not in favor ofa single engine plane ifAlbuq. is selected
...Probably wouldnotuse the service. SandraLucas, RN slucasRN4health@gmail.com 

### Albuquerquewouldbebetter. Dr. Joseph Shepard WNMU President Joseph.Shepard@wnmu.edu
I know others have emailed their preferences to you. We are trying to getword out so the majority of folks can have a say! Thanks so much for your consideration! Arlene


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## 575-388-7781-cell 1-575-535-4304 P.O. Box 16 Tyrone, NM 88065

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### Faulk, Scott (OST) From: Sent: To: Subject: Hi, aqua <aqua@zianet.com> Sunday, September 28, 2014 11:46 PM Faulk, Scott (OST) Silver City air transport

I wanted to weigh in on the choice ofdestination for Silver City's air provider. Personally, I don't understand why we can't have both Albuquerque and Phoenix as destinations, but between those two, I'd pick Albuquerque. The reason is that the local hospital relies on out-of-town doctors and specialists, mostly from Albuquerque. Ithink some lab tests are sent up to Albuquerque for analysis. I've heard thatthey now have to drive or charter their ownjet (and maybe had to do this previously when transport was so unreliable). Itwould help ourcommunity to have this connection to Albuquerque forthe medical link. Actually, from a personal point ofview, I'd pick Tucson! as a destination. It's where we typically go to fly to other places. Sincerely, Silver City resident

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Good morning
... UNDA GERRITSON <lindagerritson@yahoo.com> Sunday, September 28, 2014 12:05 PM Faulk, Scott (OST) Silver City, Grant County, NM future airport services

ALBUQUERQUE-SILVER CITY--that is my preference for air service--mainly for medical services available in AQ. Thank you Linda Gerritson Silver City, NM

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### Faulk, Scott (OST) From: Sent: To: Subject: Carolyn Johannes <hardtack005@msn.com> Saturday, September 27, 2014 10:19 PM Faulk, Scott (OST) Essential Air Service to Silver City, NM
I am a resident ofSilver City 

### & fly frequently to Phoenix, Arizona to visit family and see medical specialists. Myfamily livingthere also flyto Silver City to assist me. Please maintain essential air service form Phoenix to Silver City. Thank you, Carolyn Johannes 4102 Half Moon Circle Silver City, NM 88061

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Mr. Faulk, Lequita Lett <33cardinal@q.com> Friday, September 26, 2014 6:46 PM Faulk, Scott (OST) air service to Silver City, New Mexico

Iwould very much like for air service to be restored between Silver City and Albuquerque. If it is not, then fairly soon, I will be forced to leave my home in Silver City and move to Albuquerque. I am an 81 yr old widow. My cardiologist is in Albuquerque and so are both my children. At this time I can still drive to Albuquerque, but ittakes several days to recover from the trip. How much longer will I be able to make this trip by myself?. Please consider getting a low cost air service to Albuquerque.
Lequita Lett 2213 Ponderosa Silver City, NM 88061 575-538-3216 33cardinal@q.com

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Dear Mr. Faulk, vickijohnson <johnson@zianet.com> Friday, September 26, 2014 5:49 PM Faulk, Scott (OST) arleneschadel@gmail.com EAS in Grant County, New Mexico

The following are reasons why we urge you to re-instate essential air service between Grant County and Albuquerque: 1. Without air service to Albuquerque, we are distanced from essential speciality medical services. 2. Without air service to Albuquerque, meeting face to face with our elected state officials is a challenge -we are isolated from our New Mexico seat ofgovernment and are without a strong political voice. 3. Without air service to Albuquerque, many of us have had to reduce or eliminate our business contracts that occur in northern New Mexico -this is an economic burden for an already isolated community. 4. For many ofour citizens, driving to Albuquerque is simply not an option, especially during inclement weather. Please re-instate air service between Grant County and Albuquerque -it is essential that you do so. Thank you. Vicki Johnson Donald Johnson, M.D. Silver City, New Mexico

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### Mr. ScottFaulk Fran Browne <franbrowne@comcast.net> Friday, September 26, 2014 3:58 PM Faulk, Scott (OST) EAS contract, Silver City-ABQ!



### U.S.D.O.T. Office ofAviationAnalysis Washington, D.C. DearMr. Faulk: As a resident ofSilver City, NM, air travel is importantto me. Being inmy early 80's, driving long distances is hard for me. I used to be able to get from our Grant CountyAirportto Santa Fe via air and shuttle. This enabled me to, for instance, meetmy lifelong friend, who now lives inAlaska, when she makes heryearlyvisit to Santa Fe. Orto take a taxi to a medical specialist inAlbuquerque for a second opinion. Orto testify at a legislative hearing withouthaving to stay overnight. Nowthatthe air service from Grant County goes onlyto Phoenix, those things are notpossible for me. (I'd never last throughthe 10-hourbus trip from Deming to Albuquerque, much less transfer onto SantaFe.) The mining executives whose head office is inPhoenixprobably want flights to that city. ButI'llbetthey could afford an airplane oftheir own. They don'tneed federal assistance. To help the large number ofus ordinary citizens who wantto go northto Albuquerque and SantaFe, I respectfullyurge youto contract with anEAS air service that will fly between Grant County and Albuquerque. Sincerely, Frances C. Browne (Mrs.) 1213 SerinnaCourt Silver City, NM 88061

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### DearMr. Faulk, Michael Dowd <dowdmx@gmail.com> Thursday, September 25, 2014 2:59 PM Faulk, Scott (OST) Essential Air Service for Silver City, New Mexico



### Although Phoenix is a good link for Silver City, the key word for air service here is "essential" and that means Albuquerque. Withthe needto reach government offices in SantaFe without a 5 or 6hour drive, airline access is extremely importantto the Silver City/Grant County area. Thankyoufor asking for input. Verytruly yours, Victoria Chick Grant County, NM

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## (Osn From: Sent: To: Subject: Importance: Harold Bray <davisbray@comcast.net> Thursday, September 25, 2014 2:14 PM Faulk, Scott (OST) Essential Air Service High


### Phoenix SkyHarbor is one ofthe 10 busiest airports inthe U.S. with 16 airlines servingPhoenix, handling 1,200 arrivals and departures daily. It

### is 225 air miles from Silver City. TheAlbuquerque Airport is servicedby 6 airlines with an average of374 arrivals and departures daily. Albuquerque is 185 air miles from Silver City. Which airport gives the people ofGrant, Hidalgo, Luna and Catron Counties the bestoption?
Harold J. Bray 2529 N. KimberlyDr. Silver City, NM 575-388-4471 

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### Faulk, Scott (OST) From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject:
Dear Scott, Innkeeper at Bear Mountain Lodge <innkeeper@bearmountainlodge.com> Thursday, September 25, 2014 12:25 PM Faulk, Scott (OST) Arlene Schadel air service to Silver City

Ofcourse, we would like to have both service from Albuquerque and Phoenix. But ifwe have to choose, The Bear Mountain Lodge would pick Phoenix, mostly because they have a lots more flights coming into that airport per day and with more international flights also. Sincerely, !/brewer

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### Faulk, Scott (OST) From: Sent: Cynthia Bettison <Cynthia.Bettison@wnmu.edu> Thursday, September 25, 2014 12:13 PM To: Faulk, Scott (OST) Subject: Essential Air Service in Grant County


### DearMr. Faulk, I wouldlike to see service returnto Albuquerque ratherthan continue service to Phoenix. While Phoenix's Sky Harbor is a hub airport, the unreliability ofGreat Lakes makes it an undesirable locationto whichto fly because ofthe high likelihoodthatyouwillnot make connecting flights when flying to Phoenix orbe left stranded in Phoenix onthe wayhome. While Great lakes has indicatedthat service will be more consistent and will increase to multiple flights per day, they made promises last yearthat did not come to fruition. Thus, based onpastperformance, promises madethis year by Great Lakes will notbe delivered. While I knowthatmy comments shouldnotbe based onthe service providerratherthanthe destination, the two are inseparable in many ways. To be honest, the best destination wouldbe Albuquerque since itwould decrease the amount ofdriving I have been doing to attend meetings in SantaFe. On average I make 10-14trips to Santa Fe, scatteredthroughoutthe yearbutwithhigh concentration during the Legislative Session. Driving back-andforth is becoming evermore difficult andtime consuming with eachyear. This is especiallythe case whenNM 152 is closed. Having service to Albuquerque will certainly decrease the amount oftime spent onthe road. Thankyoufor the opportunityto express my opinionregarding Essential Air Service destinations from Grant CountyAirport. Sincerely, 

### CynthiaAnnBettison, Ph.D., RPA Director WesternNewMexico University Museum MailingAddress: P.O. Box 680, Silver City, NM 88062 ShippingAddress: 1000 W. College Ave., Silver City, NM 88061 Phone: 575-538-6386 Email: Cynthia.Bettison@wnmu.edu Website: http://www.wnmumuseum.org

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### Scott (OSn From: Sent: To: Subject: Alfero, Charlie <calfero@hmsnm.org> Thursday, September 25, 2014 11:07 AM Faulk, Scott (OST) Essential air service Silver City to Albuquerque or Santa Fe
Since moving to Silver City in 1971, I had benefitted greatly from the SVC- ABQ route both personally and professionally. The personal issues, while a huge benefit to me and my family, are probably notthe major concern of DOT, but had there not been service to ABQ and back, itwould have represented a huge hardship to my family as my daughterflewtwo times every month round trip to ABQ to visit her mother until she reached the age of majority. She was often not alone on the flight forthe same reasons. Professionally, the loss ofthe flight to ABQ has meantthat several of my staff members and I have had to drive to and from ABQ multiple times every month. I now have to drive 8+ hours RT twice a month. This road time is incredibly expensive in many ways, and since the funding ofourtravel is primarily public, it is an incredible waste oftax payer money. Funding salaries for car time is wasteful. In addition, the definition ofessential should include fostering the connection between frontier communities and the seats ofgovernment and foster access to necessary resources for the health ofthe population including bi-directional access to necessary health services- flying people to ABQ for health visits and flying providers to SVC to provide health services. Our organization facilitates the training of physicians, dentists and other providers in SW NM. This has proven necessary to ensure the supply of health professionals in remote NM. Since the diversion ofthe historical route to PHX, all ofour students and residents physicians must drive the same 8+ hours to have their rural training experience. In the case of psychiatry resident rotations, they musttravel to ABQ weekly for 6 months. The lack ofair service puts us at a competitive recruitment disadvantage forthese providers. There are many, many examples of howthe loss ofair services to ABQ has impacted health and economic development here. At a minimum it separates the citizens ofsouthern NM from state and federal government and agencies and diminishes our right to be involved in public decisions that impact us. Please support the re-establishment ofessential air service between Silver City and Albuquerque orSanta Fe. Charlie Alfero, ED HMS- Center for Health Innovation 902 Santa Rita Street Silver City, NM 575-534-0101 X 2106 575-538-1618 c

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### Faulk, Scott (OST) From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Debolt, Christine <cdebolt@grmc.org> Thursday, September 25, 2014 10:07 AM Faulk, Scott (OST) Priscilla C. Lucero Destination from Silver City for flight service
Please count this email as avote for Albuquerque as the one destination, ifwe only get one choice. Thanks! Chris DeBolt Sent from my iPad

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### Faulk, Scott (OST) From: Sent: To: Subject:
Dear Mr.ScottWilger, Susan <swilger@hmsnm.org> Thursday, September 25, 2014 9:47 AM Faulk, Scott (OST) Silver City air travel

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travel to and from Silver City once a month or more. I strongly support reestablishing airtravel between Albuquerque and Silver City. Thank you. Susan Wilger, Director of Programs Hidalgo Medical Services-Center for Health Innovation National Center for Frontier Communities 902 Santa Rita Street Silver City, NM Mobile: 575-313-4720
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### Faulk, Scott (OST) From: Sent: To: Subject:
Sir: David Phillips <ravenphillips@gmail.com> Wednesday, September 24, 2014 11:17 PM Faulk, Scott (OST) Essential Air Service Silver City NM

Please be aware that since the change offlights away from Albuquerque we have significantly reduced our use ofAir Service from Silver City. We didn'tfeel we had avoice in the last decision making process. For us, and many ofour associates, airtravel from Silver City to Albuquerque is essential. We need to be able to trav Sent from my iPhone

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### Scott Faulk, Bruce McKinney <bruce@greensilverlinings.com> Wednesday, September 24, 2014 5:36 PM Faulk, Scott (OST) Air service to Silver City



### Thanks for taking feedback on what city should be served by air service from Silver City, NM. I own a tourist business, Agave Ridge Retreat, and for my guests Phoenix is a much better connection than Albuquerque. Phoenix is a national hub with service to many cities in the US and overseas. Albuquerque is a regional hub with far fewer connections. When we had Albuquerque service, it was particularly difficult to get to east coast cities. There were few ifany direct flights. In fact, Albuquerque was not substantially better than El Paso, which can be reached from Silver City by shuttle. Sometimes we ended up driving to El Paso or Tucson rather than flying to Albuquerque. I'm aware that many local citizens in government and medicine prefer Albuquerque, partly because it gives them access to the state capital in Santa Fe. I don't minimize the needs ofthese citizens. 

### It would be good ifwe could have mixed service with Albuquerque on some days and Phoenix on others. Perhaps this is too much to ask. In any case, the current service is to infrequent and too unreliable. It's very difficult to make connections to anyplace on the one afternoon flight to Phoenix. Thanks for listening. Bruce McKinney Agave Ridge Retreat 

### 575-534-7607

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### Faulk, Scott (OST) From: Sent: To: Subject: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Mike Martin <mmartin@bootheelbank.com> Wednesday, September 24, 2014 5:09 PM Faulk, Scott (OST) Essential Air Service, Grant County NM Follow up Flagged
In response to your request, ABQ is much more preferential than Phoenix. All access to state services/government now requires driving 5 hours each way. Most out ofstate travelers that I know fly out of El Paso orTucson and ittakes much less time than a connecting flight via PHX. Our auditors, federal examiners, contractors, etc. do notflyvia PHX to Grant County because ittakes several hours longer than simply driving from ELP orTucson. We previously used ABQ extensively, and since changing to PHX, we have notflown out ofGrant County. All business included
..... and we have branches in both Silver City and south ofSilver in Lordsburg (which had the first airport in NM by the way). Thanks for allowing input. 

### Michael R Martin President and CEO WesternBank 140 E Motel Dr. P.O. 490 Lordsburg, NM 88045 575-542-3521 PH 575-542-9247 FX

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### Dear Scott, Faye McCalmont <fmccalmont@mimbresarts.org> Wednesday, September 24, 2014 4:59 PM Faulk, Scott (OST) Essential Air Service in Silver City



### I amvery interested in seeing air service to Albuquerque restored. I make manytrips to Albq. and SantaFe for business and it has been a hardship nothaving air service to that area. Thanks for your consideration. Best Faye McCalmont

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Mr. Faulk, Trujillo, Susie <strujillo@grmc.org> Wednesday, September 24, 2014 2:56 PM Faulk, Scott (OST) essential air service to Grant County NM

I am writing this email to express my strong recommendation thatthe Albuquerque leg (both am and pm) ofessential air service be returned to Grant County Airport. I utilized the service multiple times within ayear both professionally and personally- for many years while the option was available. There are many service agencies that have to travel to Albuquerque fortheir business since in particular most health and social service agencies are governmentally funded and based out ofAlb orSanta Fe. I also deal with the NM State Legislature a great deal throughout the year and again that means many trips to up north. Rural areas of NM depend heavily on governmentfunding for so much oftheir services, including grant funding which mandates again tripsto Albuquerque for reporting and networking and trips to UNM for evaluation activities. Again please return the Albuquerque Essential Air Service to Grant County because it is much more beneficial to our community than aflight to Phoenix AZ. Susie Trujillo 3883 N. HuffStreet Silver City, NM 88061 575-313-3604

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### Faulk, Scott (OST) From: Sent: To: Subject:
Mr. Faulk, Milligan, Kendra <kmilligan@grmc.org> Wednesday, September 24, 2014 2:44 PM Faulk, Scott (OST) Silver City Air service

I am writing in regards the recommendation for Essential Air Service for Grant County, NM. Without a doubt my recommendation would be Albuquerque, because so many ofouressential health and human services (notto mention legislative and governmental agencies) are based in that city. Without air travel to Albuquerque from Grant County, our rural community has been further isolated from the main hub of New Me?<ico services, both public and private. I know our Health Council and its 30 members have been cut offof participating in legislative planning that effects our region and our residents access to resources. With the indefinite closure ofthe Black Range Road (Hwy 152), we are now forced to drive an extra two hours round trip through Hatch to reach Albuquerque (a total ofa ten hour car trip now). The trip could be made in less than 1

### Yz hours in a plane. Please help our community stay connected to health and human services and participating in our state planning by reconnecting Grant county Airport to Albuquerque, instead of Phoenix. Thank you, Kendra
Kendra Milligan Assistant Coordinator Grant County Community Health Council (575) 388-1198 ext. 10 kmilligan@grmc.org

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### Dear Mr. Faulk, Jared Hamilton <jhamilton@scsun-news.com> Wednesday, September 24, 2014 1:21 PM Faulk, Scott (OST) Air service in Silver City, NM Follow up Flagged



### Althoughmynewspapers have notrun a formal survey ofany kind, it appears to me and my staffthat the majority ofpeople in SouthwesternNew Mexico are interested in air service to Albuquerque. Itgivesthem access to family members inthe north, healthcare services not offered inrural NewMexico, veteran services, etc. Government employees, elected officials, and university administrators would like air service to Albuquerque. Albuquerque is the hub ofcommerce inour state. Conventions ofevery kind are heldthere, including theNMPress Association Conference. However, the largest employerin SouthwestNew Mexico is Freeport MorganMines, andemployees who need to travel for business certainly support air service to Phoenix. Additionally, many local citizens have beentransferredto Arizona, andthis has generated a bitmore interest in personaltravel out ofstate. I think overall the people wantAlbuquerque, and ourlargest employer wants Phoenix. I hope this helps.

Jared Hamilton General Manager Silver City Sun-News 208 W. Broadway Silver City, NM 88062 Office: (575) 546-2611 ext. 2601 rr;rww.scsun-news.com 

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### Faulk, Scott (OST) From: Sent: To: Subject: Robert Rydeski <laptop@nmhealthinsurance.com> Wednesday, September 24, 2014 12:07 PM Faulk, Scott (OST) Silver City Air Route 

### Scott, This Robert Rydeski a business owner in Silver City NM. I used to use the route from Albuquerque to Silver City at least 20 times peryear for me and or employees. Since the route moved to Phoenix, Ihave flown one time. Also with the main land route to Abq closed due to flooding last week it is more importantthan ever to move the air route back to Abq. Any Questions, I am always willing to share my opinion. Robert Cell 575.313.4382 Office 575.388.5433

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### Faulk, Scott (OST) From: Sent: To: Mike McMillan <mmcmillan@swbji.com> Wednesday, September 24, 2014 11:44 AM Faulk, Scott (OST) Subject: Silver City, NM Air Service
Hello Mr. Faulk, Regarding air service provided to Silver City, NM Iwould be in favor for service to Albuquerque as opposed to Phoenix. Thanks foryour consideration, Michael McMillan Southwest Bone and Joint Institute Silver City, NM 88061 (575) 534-1919 office (575) 534-0135 fax www.southwestboneandjoint.com The information contained in this e-mail is legally privileged and confidential information intended only for the use ofthe individual or entity to whom it is addressed. Ifthe reader ofthis message is notthe intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any viewing, dissemination, distribution, or copy ofthis e-mail message is strictly prohibited. Ifyou have received and/or are viewing this e-mail in error, please immediately notifythe sender by reply e-mail, and delete this e-mail from yoursystem. Thank you.

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### Scott (OSn From: Sent: To: Subject:
Dear Mr. Faulk, Peter Riva <PRiva@IntiTrans.com> Wednesday, September 24, 2014 2:23 PM Faulk, Scott (OST) Regarding air access from Silver City

Whilst world improvements in communications' technology permit multi-national companies to relocate away from major city 

### areas, there always remains the question of physical travel. In Silver City thattravel requires a 3+ hour carjourneyto either El Paso orTucson, 5 hours to Albuquerque and 6.5 hours to Phoenix (the largest air hub ofthe four). The so-called local air service from Silver City to ABQ was discontinued at precisely the same time Jet Blue reinstigated their non-stop service to NewYork (USA's largest business center) and United's links to the rest of the world (hubbingthrough Denver- which is always weather troublesome). By moving local air service from Silver Cityto PHX it seemed workable except thatthe departure and arrival times never coincide with relevant flighttimes to the east coast orwest 

### coast, either being too early ortoo late orjust plain too tight aflight schedule to be reliable. In addition, the flight to PHX seems plagued with weather and other delays and cancellations to the point that most of us frequent travelers preferthe drive rather than miss flights when you are sitting at the Silver City airport and they announce, 30 minutes before arrival ofthe aircraft, that it has been cancelled and there is no way you can make a 6-7 hour drive in time. When you miss afixed fare flightto London orJapan, that's more expensive than simply driving. Ifitwere possible, most of us would either prefer much earlier departure times from Silver City to PHX or reinstating the morning departure from Silver City to ABQ. Either 

### way, that would be more business friendly. And I suspect the aircraft availability from ABQ would be better. Over to you, Thanks, Peter
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### Faulk, Scott (OST) From: Sent: To: Subject: Hoy, Jim <jhoy@hmsnm.org> Wednesday, September 24, 2014 3:12 PM Faulk, Scott (OST) FW: Contact for Essential Air Service
Please consider keeping air service from Grant County to Phoenix.

From: Arlene Schadel [mailto:arleneschadel@qmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2014 9:41AM To: Gila EDA Office Subject: Fwd: Contact for Essential Air Service



### Regarding Essential Air Service to Grant County. They would like to know ifAlbuquerque or Phoenix would be more beneficial to our community. Ifyou feel strongly one way orthe otherthe Department of Transportationwould like to hear from you! Thanks!!! Thanks also to PriscillaLucero for the information. The Department ofTransportation is extending the due date for formal comments regarding proposals to serve Silver City. Please submit any comments youmay have no laterthan October 

### 1Oth. ScottFaulkis the contact and his email is Scott.Faulk@dot.gov and his phone number and address are below.

ScottFaulk U.S. Department ofTransportation Office ofAviation Analysis 1200 NewJersey Ave., SE Washington, DC 20590 202-366-9967



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