Recognition

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NMVFO’s achievements have been recognized often. The following is a partial list of the formal recognition we have received:

Year Award Agency Citation
2018

 

Length of Service Award

 

Santa Fe National Forest

 

Thank you for 36 years of dedication and hard work on your public lands.  The Santa Fe National Forest looks forward to many more years of partnering with the New Mexico Volunteers for the  Outdoors

 

2016

 

Wilderness Champion   Bob Marshall Award

 

USDA US Forest Service

 

Bob Marshall Award for Group Champion of Wilderness Stewardship

 

2012

 

The President's Volunteer Service Gold Award

 

President's Council on Service and Civic Participation

 

In recognition and appreciation of your commitment to strengthening our Nation and making a difference through volunteer service

 

2010

 

Award of Excellence in Riparian Management

 

American Fisheries Society

 

Awarded by AFS, Western Division; multiple awardees, including NMVFO

 

2009

 

Golden Pick Award

 

Continental Divide Trail Alliance

 

Awarded for outstanding Service on the Continental Divide Trail

 

2001

 

Certificate of Appreciation

 

Gila National Forest

 

Awarded for continued dedication and valuable service to the backcountry resources and the recreational programs of the Gila National Forest

 

2001

 

Land Ethic and Conservation Award

 

Cibola National Forest

 

Awarded for excellence in enhancement of wilderness and trail resources on the Sandia and Magdalena Ranger Districts

 

1997

 

Plaque recognizing NMVFO efforts in trail maintenance

 

Girl Scouts

 

"With Deepest Appreciation"

 

1994

 

Certificate of Appreciation

 

USDA

 

 Awarded for the Fencing Project at Quemado Lake Recreation Area. Signed 11/22/94 by the District Ranger

 

1993

 

Certificate of Recognition

 

Governor Bruce King

 

For outstanding contributions to the natural and cultural resources of New Mexico

 

1993

 

Certificate of Appreciation

 

Cibola National Forest

 

For sponsorship of the 3rd Annual Run for the Mountain

 

1992

 

Volunteer Award

 

Department of Interior

 

Sand Painting of Yeis and Buffalo Horn

 

1992

 

Partnership Award

 

Carson National Forest

 

From the Camino Real Ranger District

 

1992

 

Volunteer Plaque

 

BLM

 

1992

 

Volunteer Service Award

 

US Department of the Interior

 

Awarded the period 1992-93 for outstanding commitment to the stewardship of America’s public lands and natural and cultural resources

 

1992

 

Certificate of Appreciation

 

BLM

 

Awarded for work on the Espirito Santo Project in the Rio Puerco Resource Area

 

1990

 

Partners in Forest Management Plaque

 

Cibola National Forest

 

Awarded for Cub Spring Redevelopment work

 

1990

 

Certificate of Appreciation

 

Cibola National Forest

 

Awarded for significant contribution of services as a volunteer in the National Forests

 

1989

 

Bluewater Riparian Enhancement Project

 

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Awarded - Spring, 1989

 

1989

 

Award of Merit

 

Albuquerque Conservation Association

 

Awarded for contribution to the urban quality of Albuquerque through our volunteer efforts, a partnership has been created between the citizens and public land agencies of New Mexico for the maintenance and management of our outdoors

 

1989

 

Plaque

 

Southwest Region of the National Recreation & Parks Association

 

 In recognition of outstanding support and contribution to the parks and recreation movement

 

1988

 

Trailhead Plaque

 

BLM

 

A plaque recognizing NMVFO efforts to restore the La Junta trail in the Rio Grande Wild Scenic River Area was installed at the La Junta  trailhead

 

1988

 

Citation for Outstanding Service

 

New Mexico Recreation and Parks Association

 

Awarded for Outstanding Service to parks and recreation

 

1987

 

Certificate of Appreciation

 

Department of the Interior and Keep America Beautiful, Inc.

 

Awarded for promoting stewardship of America’s natural and cultural resources. Presented in Albuquerque by Interior Secretary Hodel.

 

1987

 

Certificate of Recognition

 

Take Pride in America Program

 

1986

 

Outstanding Public Service to Preserve Rio Grande Gorge National Recreational Trails

 

BLM

 

Awarded by BLM, Taos Resource Area, Albuquerque District

 

1986

 

1st Place Plaque - Take Pride in New Mexico (Certificate of Merit)

 

Take Pride in America Program

 

1986

 

Plaque for Outstanding Public Service

 

BLM

 

Awarded in recognition of volunteer efforts to preserve the Rio Grande Gorge National Recreation Trails, Taos Resource Area

 

1986

 

Certificate of Appreciation

 

City of Albuquerque

 

Awarded for Civic Beautification, for improvement and maintenance of recreational areas, and for fostering environmental awareness

 

1986

 

National Award

 

Department of the Interior

 

National Award for contributing to the conservation and management of natural and cultural resources of the United States through volunteer service

 

1985

 

Award of Merit for VFO Adopt-A-Trail Program

 

Keep New Mexico Beautiful, Inc.

 

For outstanding contributions to beautification and litter control

 

1985

 

Certificate of Appreciation

 

 Albuquerque Community Foundation

 

Certificate of a Participating Shareholder in the future of Albuquerque

 

1984

 

Certificate of Appreciation

 

City of Albuquerque

 

Awarded for our efforts to preserve the “Bosque” and help create the Rio Grande Valley State Park

 

1983

 

 Denver Bennett Memorial Award

 

New Mexico Recreation and Parks Association

 

Awarded for being an outstanding recreational organization

 

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Certificate of Appreciation

 

Carson National Forest

 

In Appreciation of Your Contribution to the "Red River Bridge Project"

 

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Volunteer Plaque

 

BLM

 

Awarded for spending over 2000 hours to construct and improve trails in the Taos Resource Area