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SUMMARY:Juan Trail Project (CANCELED/RESCHEDULE)
DESCRIPTION:Description: Veterans – Join NMVFO on a one-day project to improve the tread of the Juan Trail (#399) in the Santa Fe National Forest. The Juan Trail has been damaged by years of use. We will reshape the trail tread to improve drainage\, fill in entrenched areas\, and remove rocks and roots that are obstructing traffic using pick mattocks\, McLeod hoes\, and Pulaskis (combination axe/mattock). All tools will be provided. \nThis project is set aside for veterans of our military services and their significant others. \nSince parking is limited at the Juan Trailhead\, we will meet at the Dale Ball Trailhead at Coordinates 35.710685\, -105.899316 at 8:00 am then carpool 1.8 miles to the Juan Trailhead at Coordinates 35.72597\, -105.88721. \nUS Forest Service rules require all volunteers to wear boots\, long pants\, long sleeves\, hard hats (provided)\, work gloves\, and eye protection (sunglasses okay) while working. Please bring a daypack to carry your lunch\, snacks\, sunblock\, rain gear\, and a full-day’s supply of water. \nReminder: Pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects. \nPlease sign up below. The closing date for signups is May 21\, 5:00 pm \nDifficulty:  \nGroup size: Up to 15 \nMeet at: Meet at: Dale Ball Trailhead Coordinates 35.710685\, -105.899316  \nHow to find us: Look for the green NMVFO sign along NM 475. \nPlease read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project.\nOn the signup form please leave the "Number of Volunteers" at 1. If you would like to sign up additional volunteers please submit multiple signups.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/veterans-juan-trail/
CATEGORIES:Canceled,Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Timmer":MAILTO:m.timmer@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240808T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240811T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T192645
CREATED:20240107T235019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T151638Z
UID:6316-1723107600-1723384800@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Carson Backpack (Carson NF) CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:Description: Want more of the Carson? Come join us on a four-day backpacking project on NMVFO’s adopted trail\, Middle Fork 24 on the Camino Real Ranger District. Our adopted section takes us along the Rio Santa Barbara from the campground. We’ll remove downed trees and brush back encroaching vegetation. We will camp at various locations depending upon the availability of water and the amount of work we can accomplish. While the project starts on Thursday\, you are welcome to join us on Friday or Saturday and spend as much time working with us as you can. \nLocation: We will leave our cars in a parking area just outside the Santa Barbara Campground [Google Map] \nPlease sign up below by August 4. \nDifficulty:  \nGroup Size: Up to 15 \nPlease read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project.\nOn the signup form please leave the "Number of Volunteers" at 1. If you would like to sign up additional volunteers please submit multiple signups.\n\n	\n	\n	\n\n 
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/carson-backpack-carson-nf/
CATEGORIES:Canceled,Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catlin Herrera":MAILTO:c.herrera@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240922T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T192645
CREATED:20240312T214148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T020221Z
UID:6559-1726819200-1727006400@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Ute Lake State Park CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:Description: Join NMVFO on a car-camping project to repair the tread and improve the drainage on several hiking trails at Ute Lake State Park in northeastern New Mexico. \nAll tools will be provided. Please bring a daypack to carry your lunch\, snacks\, sunblock\, rain gear\, and a full-day’s supply of water. \nVolunteers will need to provide their own recreational vehicle or camping gear including tent\, sleeping bag and pad\, camp chair\, headlamp\, etc.\, plus a cooler/beverages\, if desired. Breakfasts and dinners will be provided; volunteers will need to supply their own lunches and snacks. Please bring your own plate\, bowl\, utensils\, and coffee mug. There are flush toilets and shower rooms near our campsite. \nWhile the Project starts at 8:00 am on Friday\, September 20th\, you can join us Thursday evening (dinner will not be provided)\, Friday evening\, or Saturday morning. Please join us by 5:00 pm on Friday evening if you would like dinner. Join us by 7:00 am on Saturday morning if you would like breakfast. Just let us know what your plans are by contacting the project leader by email or phone. \nThe project will end at about 12:00 pm on Sunday\, September 22nd. \nMeet at:  Ute Lake State Park; Ute Creek Overlook\, Coordinates 35.36796\, -103.48995 Elevation: 3\,830 ft \nHow to find us: Look for short green NMVFO signs on NM Highway 540 \nReminder: Pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects. \nDifficulty:  \nGroup Size: 15.  If the project becomes full\, please add your name to the waitlist\, and we will contact you if a spot opens up. \nPlease read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project.\nOn the signup form please leave the "Number of Volunteers" at 1. If you would like to sign up additional volunteers please submit multiple signups.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/ute-lake-state-park-3/
CATEGORIES:Canceled,Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Timmer":MAILTO:m.timmer@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250519T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250522T143000
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CREATED:20241128T195850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T230806Z
UID:6919-1747641600-1747924200@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Black Range Backpack CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:Sorry\, the Black Range Backpack has been canceled/postponed due to climate conditions and fire danger. \nDescription: Join us for lots of brushing\, and some logging/tread west and north of Emory Pass\, including Gallinas #129\, Railroad #128 and Crest #79. We will meet at Railroad Campground and hike to base camp 4.25 miles away. Volunteers should be prepared to hike up to 6.0 miles each day. Refer to the trail map. \nFood: Gila BCH homemade vacuum sealed meals (breakfasts and dinners) will be available for this project. We can accommodate meat eaters\, vegetarians\, and some gluten free diets. But you can also bring your own breakfasts and dinners if you prefer. Everyone will need to provide their own lunches and snacks. Water: Please bring water for the backpack to base camp. We will provide jugs of water at base camp. There is no water on the trail where we will work\, so bring a 3-quart water capacity. We will provide: Tools\, hard hats\, trail and safety training\, project supervision\, and first aid kit with Wilderness First Responder trained personnel. \nPlease see the BCH website description for a packing list and more information! Sign up below by Wednesday May 14. \nDifficulty:  \nGroup Size: up to 7 \n 
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/black-range-backpack-gila-nf/
CATEGORIES:Canceled,Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Green":MAILTO:m.green@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250628T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250628T160000
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CREATED:20250402T133601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T232151Z
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SUMMARY:Salinas Pueblo Missions Wall Stabilization CANCELED (NPS)
DESCRIPTION:Description: Join NMVFO and the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Staff on June 28\, 2025. The National Monument is a complex of three pueblo and Spanish mission sites located near Mountainair\, NM. The sites encompass the archaeological remains of prehistoric Native American settlements\, historic remains of a pueblos that were abandoned in the 1670s\, the ruins of 17th-century Spanish mission compounds\, and 19th-century Spanish ranching artifacts. For this project\, we will preserve and stabilize ruin walls at either Abo or Quarai. The final work location will be determined at a latter date. We will meet in the Visitor Center parking lot a little before 8:30 AM to sign in\, review the planned work\, and conduct a safety briefing. \nVolunteers must wear sturdy boots (preferred) or shoes (no sandals)\, long pants\, eye protection\, and work gloves. Long sleeve shirts are preferred. Bring a hat\, sun protection\, and other apparel appropriate for the predicted weather. Also bring a day pack with water\, snacks\, lunch\, and other necessities. We plan to finish work by 4:00 pm. \nDirections: Directions to the project site will be provided by the Project Leader at a latter date. Please be there a little before 8:30 AM. \nTo sign up: Click on the button below and fill out the contact information. If the project is full\, you can email the project leader to be put on a wait list. \nDifficulty: \n 
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/salinas-pueblo-missions-wall-stabilization-nps/
CATEGORIES:Canceled,Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ed DiBello":MAILTO:e.dibello@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T192645
CREATED:20250326T175849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T134142Z
UID:7247-1758272400-1758456000@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Ute Lake State Park CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:Description: Join NMVFO on a car-camping project to install wooden steps and rock check dams\, remove encroaching grasses and brush\, and improve the drainage on the Rogers Nature Trail at Ute Lake State Park in northeastern New Mexico. \nAll tools will be provided. Please bring a daypack to carry your lunch\, snacks\, sunblock\, rain gear\, and a full-day’s supply of water. \nVolunteers will need to provide their own recreational vehicle or camping gear including tent\, sleeping bag and pad\, camp chair\, headlamp\, etc.\, plus a cooler/beverages\, if desired. \nBreakfasts and dinners will be provided; volunteers will need to supply their own lunches and snacks. Please bring your own plate\, bowl\, utensils\, and coffee mug. There are flush toilets and shower rooms near our campsite. \nWhile the Project starts at 9:00 am on Friday\, September 19th\, you can join us Thursday evening (dinner will not be provided)\, Friday evening\, or Saturday morning. Please join us by 5:00 pm on Friday evening if you would like dinner. Join us by 7:00 am on Saturday morning if you would like breakfast. Just let us know what your plans are by contacting the project leader by email or phone. \nThe project will end at about 12:00 pm on Sunday\, September 21st. \nMeet at: Ute Lake State Park; Eagle Peak Campsite\, Coordinates 35°22’01″N 103°29’26″W or 35.366944\, -103.490556 Elevation: 3\,830 ft \nHow to find us: Look for short green NMVFO signs on NM Highway 540 \nReminder: Pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects. \nPlease sign up below by September 16th. One person per signup. \nDifficulty:  \nGroup Size: 15. If the project becomes full\, please email the project leader to add your name to the waitlist\, and we will contact you if a spot opens up. \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect Volunteer FAQs or email the project leader. \n 
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/ute-lake-state-park-enmrd/
CATEGORIES:Canceled,Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Timmer":MAILTO:m.timmer@nmvfo.org
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