BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//New Mexico Volunteers For The Outdoors - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://nmvfo.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for New Mexico Volunteers For The Outdoors REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20230312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20231105T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240504T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240504T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T184022 CREATED:20240108T195102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T120728Z UID:6322-1714809600-1714842000@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Manzano Crest (Mountainair RD) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: The focus of this (relocated) project was downfall removal along this popular loop in the Manzano Mountains. A dedicated group that included five first-timers completed the work (80 trees along 7 miles) in one day. The opportunity to camp the night before the project to work on the nature trail\, socialize\, and enjoy dinner and breakfast by David and Rifka was appreciated by all volunteers who joined us early.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\n  \nDescription: We will mostly cut back overgrowth on the Manzano Crest Trail between Bosque Trail and Trail Canyon Trail. The work will not be difficult but it will be a 7 mile (round trip) hike and a 1700 feet elevation gain.  For this reason\, we will rate it as difficult.  We will camp at or near the trailhead on Friday and work all day Saturday.  It is about 90 minutes to the trailhead from Albuquerque.  You are welcome to come on Saturday morning also.  We will start at 8:00 am and be back at the trailhead at 5:00. \nThe only facility at the camp is a pit toilet so you will need to bring your own water for camping and for the trail.  We will provide food Friday evening and Saturday morning but you need to bring your food for the work day.   There will be a limit of 15 people (since this is a wilderness area).  Participants should wear sturdy boots or work shoes (no sandals)\, long pants\, hat\, eye protection\, gloves\, and bring gear for rain.  Pets are not allowed on projects. \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. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/manzano-crest-mountainair-rd/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2019-Manzano-Crest.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Uwe Schroeter":MAILTO:u.schroeter@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240508T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240513T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T184022 CREATED:20240103T201011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240525T212714Z UID:6286-1715155200-1715616000@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Jerky Mountains Backpack (Gila NF) WAITLISTED DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: We did major work on 4.3 miles of the Lilley Park Trail in the Jerky Mountains. This trail was previously hard to find and had many logs over the trail. This trail is a part of the Forest Service Gila Centennial Trail so it had extra significance in us reopening it.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\n  \nDescription: After hiking 10.25 miles to basecamp (map) from Aeroplane Mesa Campground\, we will work on a variety of trails. The priority is working the trail over the Jerky Mountains. Be prepared to hike up to 6.5 miles each day. During our work on several trails\, you will be able to see a large section of the Wilderness. \nCamping at Aeroplane Mesa Campground the night before is recommended due to the length of the drive. Please bring your own food and water. \nThese trails are on the north side of the Gila Wilderness. They are in a beautiful area of Ponderosa Forest with wonderful views. It is well worth the drive and backpack. There is significant deferred maintenance on these trails. \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: There are options to refill and filter water at mile 4 and 7 on the way to camp. At basecamp\, we will filter water from Quinten Spring. There is no water on some of the trails where we will be working so bring 4-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 Friday\, May 3. \nDifficulty: \nGroup Size: up to 9 total \n  URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/jerky-mountains-backpack-gila-nf-2/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/jerky_mtns_2024.png ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Green":MAILTO:m.green@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240511T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240512T140000 DTSTAMP:20260424T184023 CREATED:20240107T221045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T140618Z UID:6304-1715414400-1715522400@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Bluewater Creek (Rio Puerco BLM) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: NMVFO had 13 workers and 2 cooks and one BLM representative for this project. We cut overgrowth for 2.5 miles and improved several stream crossings.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\n  \nDescription: Bluewater Creek [Google Map] is in a pretty canyon below the Bluewater dam just west of Grants. It has been designated as an Area of Critical Environmental Concern by the BLM. We will improve an existing trail by improving the tread\, cutting back overgrowth and making the rock stream crossings better. This is a flat trail and less that 3 miles round trip so we will rate this as an easy project. \nWe will offer camping for Friday and Saturday nights and provide food for Saturday morning\, Saturday evening and Sunday morning. We will work from 8:00 to 5:00 on Saturday and from 8:00 to 2:00 on Sunday. You could come for the day without camping. There are no facilities so you will need to bring all your own water and food for the work days. \nParticipants should wear sturdy boots or work shoes (no sandals)\, long pants\, hat\, eye protection\, gloves\, and bring gear for rain. Pets are not allowed on projects. \nDifficulty: \nGroup size: up to 20 \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/bluewater-creek-rio-puerco-blm/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/bluewater_creek_2023-e1704664089574.png ORGANIZER;CN="Don Lemke":MAILTO:d.lemke@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240518T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240519T140000 DTSTAMP:20260424T184023 CREATED:20240126T204647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T150406Z UID:6437-1716019200-1716127200@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Beatty's Trail (SFNF) CANCELED DESCRIPTION:CANCELED OR RESCHEDULED DUE TO FROZEN GROUND \nDescription: Join us for a car-camping weekend at Jack’s Creek Group Camp Sites A and B\, Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District\, Santa Fe National Forest. Volunteers wishing to arrive early may do so\, the camp will be open Friday evening\, May 17. The camp is provided with tables\, fire rings\, and a composting toilet. Nights will be chilly\, so bring warm clothes and a bit of firewood (if available) to help warm the group. Don’t forget that folding chair! \nWork: Our work will focus on clearing the trailhead area of brush\, and bench-cutting the first mile of Beatty’s Trail\, FT25. The bench-cutting will address a “trail-slip” issue on the trail\, we’ll improve the tread as well\, and install grade-reversals (also known as “rolling dips”) where needed. If time allows\, we’ll continue beyond the first mile of Beatty’s\, through a series of switchbacks to the trail crest\, working as we go. As such\, this project will involve some brushing with loppers\, but will mostly focus on McLeod and mattock work. \nFood: Our cook team will provide a light meal or snacks on Friday night\, breakfast on Saturday and Sunday mornings\, and supper on Saturday night. Volunteers should bring their own snacks and lunch materials\, as well as beverages of their choice and a cooler. \nWater: Due to maintenance issues\, this will be a dry camp. NMVFO will provide some water for camp\, but volunteers should be prepared with extra water for work during the day. \nTools/Equipment/Clothing: NMVFO will provide all tools needed and hard hats\, which are required on this project. Participants should wear sturdy boots (no sandals)\, long pants\, long-sleeved shirts\, hat\, eye protection (sunglasses are fine)\, gloves\, daypack with plenty of room for water\, sunblock\, and bring gear for rain.\n \nDifficulty:  \nGroup Size: Up to 15\, plus 2 cooks \nPlease remember that while we love our pets\, they are not allowed on NMVFO projects. \nClosing date for signups is May 12\, 2024 \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/beattys-trail/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Steve-warmup-hike-Beattys.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Potter":MAILTO:d.potter@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240518T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240518T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T184023 CREATED:20240519T014906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T140317Z UID:6719-1716021000-1716048000@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:4th of July Small Group Project DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: NMVFO went back to finish the 4th of July Trail and start the Albuquerque Trail. The winter was especially bad for the lower trails in the Manzanos.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nWhat is a Small Group Project? We organize several off-schedule short-notice word-of-mouth projects during the trail season. If you show up to a large number of projects\, mention to your project leader that you are interested. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/4th-of-july-small-group-project/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/manzano_4thjuly.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Don Lemke":MAILTO:d.lemke@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240525T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240525T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T184024 CREATED:20240209T143616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T124114Z UID:6459-1716624000-1716652800@nmvfo.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/borrego_bear_wallow_2022.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Timmer":MAILTO:m.timmer@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240529T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240530T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T184024 CREATED:20240604T130103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T234107Z UID:6737-1716984000-1717088400@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Sawyer Class (Carson NF) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Five NMVFO volunteers and five NMWild new-hires took a two-day crosscut sawyer certification class at Tres Piedras Ranger District\, taught by Craig\, Jennifer\, and Courtney from the Carson National Forest.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nAre you interested? Are you a member and volunteer\, who goes on an unreasonable number of projects each year\, and enjoys clearing downed trees? Are you ready to earn your sawyer certification? Contact j.sells@nmvfo.orfg to get in the queue. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/sawyer-class-carson-nf/ CATEGORIES:Class,Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sawyer_2024.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jim (Sagebrush) Sells":MAILTO:j.sells@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR