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First physically challenged air recon observer trains in USFS history
Taos native Marfa Valerio, 24, becomes the first physically disabled person to be trained as an air recon observer for the U.S. Forest Service. The effort, led by Carson National Forest personnel, involved a new training program, coordination with pilots, and a first flight in a Cessna 182 at Taos Regional Airport amid optimism and logistical challenges.
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Carson National Forest
Marfa Valerio
Taos
Marfa
U.S. Forest Service
Paul Mondragén
Questa Ranger District
Sipapu
New Mexico Highlands
Las Vegas
Taos High School
Carson Forest
Mondragon
Thomas French
USFS
Albuquerque
California
French
Tor
Larry Hindman
Maria
Sion
Adams
Mondragón
Paul Mondragon
The
Forest Service
Maria Valerio