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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250701T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250701T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T223758 CREATED:20250716T232905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T232944Z UID:7487-1751356800-1751389200@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Mountainair FSYC ADD-ON (Mountainair RD) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Two people from NMVFO and 5 from Forest Stewards Youth Corps stabilized signs along Capilla Peak road and put up a new sign at New Canyon Trailhead. They also cut a few trees on the Crest Trail just south of Capilla Peak. \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 an add-on? 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/mountainair-fsyc-add-on-mountainair-rd/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/fsyc_2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Don Lemke":MAILTO:d.lemke@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250702T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250702T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T223759 CREATED:20250716T232020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T232020Z UID:7484-1751443200-1751475600@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Manzano Weekday Lopping ADD-ON (Mountainair RD) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Eight volunteers finished the lopping and downfall removal on the Manzano Crest Trail between Cerro Blanco Trail and Bosque Trail. The entire loop from 4th of July Canyon to Cerro Blanco\, Manzano Crest Trail and Bosque Trail is now free of downfall and brush. \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 an add-on? 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/manzano-weekday-lopping-add-on-mountainair-rd/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/manzano_crest_lopping_2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Uwe Schroeter":MAILTO:u.schroeter@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250711T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250713T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T223800 CREATED:20250308T005130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T120335Z UID:7199-1752253200-1752415200@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Potato Canyon (Magdalena RD) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: 15 volunteers cleared blowdowns and lopped 1.1 miles of Potato Trail switchbacks. \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\nDescription: In the Withington Wilderness\, 30 miles southwest of Magdalena\, one used to be able to descend from Forest Road 330 down well-engineered broad switchbacks on Potato Trail #38\, later following a stream and riparian area. The length of the trail is over 5 miles\, spanning the full width of the wilderness\, starting at 9755 feet elevation\, and descending to 6937 feet. After the 2016 North Fire\, this area burned\, many blowdowns and high erosion followed\, and the trail has not been repaired since. Downed trees make it difficult or impossible to find the switchbacks\, and since no one is able to walk on the actual trail\, the tread is vanishing. \nWe will car-camp at the top (or at a location to be determined)\, and work on the switchback area\, clearing trees\, lopping\, and possibly repairing tread. Since Potato Trail is part of the Grand Enchantment Trail\, thru-hikers will appreciated the improvements we make. \nCome Friday evening and camp out\, or show up Saturday morning at 8AM\, ready to work. If you can only come out and work one day\, you are still welcome\, but tell the project leader your plans in advance. \nWe will provide food on Friday dinner through to Sunday breakfast\, but you need to bring your own lunches. 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\, day pack\, and bring gear for rain. Bringing your own camp chair is a good idea. \nPets are not allowed on projects\, sorry. \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/potato-canyon-magdalena-rd/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/potato_vista_2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jim (Sagebrush) Sells":MAILTO:j.sells@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250714T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250717T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T223800 CREATED:20250722T125223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T125539Z UID:7492-1752494400-1752771600@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Valle de Oro RMYC Tijeras BioZone ADD-ON DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: The Valle de Oro Rocky Mountain Youth Corp (RMYC) crew and volunteers from NMVFO worked for three days with Albuquerque Open Space staff at the Tijeras BioZone. Open Space staff provided hands-on trail construction and rock work training to the RMYC crew. The group built a section of new trail\, constructed a rock retaining wall\, constructed numerous drain dips\, and performed trail maintenance to clean up debris from a major Tijeras Arroyo flood event that occurred on July 12\, 2025. Prior to the field work\, on July 14\, Laurie Lacey and Jim Sells\, NMVFO volunteers\, presented a tutorial on Trail Building & Maintenance\, an overview of NMVFO\, and a Long Distance Hiking presentation to the RMYC crew. During the project\, Jim Sattler\, ABQ Open Space\, briefed the crew on the extensive history of Tijeras Canyon. The collaboration of Open Space\, Valle de Oro staff\, and NMVFO volunteers made this project a success and is greatly appreciated.\nNOTE: As shown in some of the project pictures\, The National Weather Service called the July 12th storm a 200-to-500-year event. The Tijeras area received up to 3 inches of rain and hail in a half hour. Floodwaters rose over 9 feet in a 15-minute period. \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 an add-on? 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. \n  URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/valle-de-oro-rmyc-tijeras-biozone-add-on/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/rmyc_2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Laurie Lacey":MAILTO:l.lacey@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250718T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250718T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T223801 CREATED:20250708T142229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T130937Z UID:7473-1752825600-1752854400@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Petroglyph National Monument – Save the Cacti! DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Five NMVFO volunteers planted approximately 50 cholla\, prickly pear\, and barrel cacti to block a social trail at the Petroglyph National Monument. The cacti had been harvested from a land parcel that was being graded (bulldozed) in preparation for the development of a housing complex near the Monument. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nDescription: Come help us save the cacti! Pulte Homes is going to develop a neighborhood near the south end of the Monument. They are offering the Monument an opportunity to harvest the cacti (mostly barrel and hedgehog cactus) on the property before they bulldoze it. Please join us on Friday\, July 18th at the Monument Visitor Center at 8:00 am. We’ll be digging cacti from the ground and/or planting them on the Monument. \nWe’ll work until it’s too hot or we’re tired out. \nWe suggest that you wear sturdy shoes or boots\, long pants\, long-sleeved shirt\, work gloves\, sunhat\, and eye protection (sunglasses okay) while working. Knee pads would be helpful. Please bring a daypack to carry your lunch\, snacks\, sunblock\, water\, and rain gear (if rain is expected). \nReminder: Pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects. \nPlease sign up below. The closing date for signups is July 16th\, 2025. \nDifficulty: \nGroup size: Up to 20 \nMeet at: Visitor Information Center\, Petroglyph National Monument\, 6510 Western Trail NW\, Albuquerque\, NM 87120 \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/petroglyph-national-monument-save-the-cacti/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cacti_replant.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Timmer":MAILTO:m.timmer@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250718T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250719T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T223801 CREATED:20250722T130344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T130344Z UID:7497-1752825600-1752944400@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Holy Ghost Add-On DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: 7 NMVFO volunteers completed logging the entirety of the Holy Ghost trail\, from its trailhead at Holy Ghost Campground to its junction with the Winsor Trail\, a 5 mile stretch with an approximate 2000′ elevation gain. 30 deadfall trees were removed in clearing the trail. \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 an add-on? 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/holy-ghost-add-on/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/holy_ghost_2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Potter":MAILTO:d.potter@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250722T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250722T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T223802 CREATED:20250814T083328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T083328Z UID:7544-1753171200-1753203600@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Mountainair FSYC ADD-ON DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Two NMVFO volunteers and 5 members of the Forest Stewards Youth Corps put up signs and cut one tree on lower Kayser Mill Trail in the Manzano Mountains  \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 an add-on? 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/mountainair-fsyc-add-on/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/fsyc1_2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Don Lemke":MAILTO:d.lemke@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250723T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250723T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T223802 CREATED:20250814T075141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T075141Z UID:7539-1753257600-1753290000@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Ox Canyon ADD-ON DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: A team of four volunteers spent a full midweek-day on the 3.5-mile Ox Canyon Trail in the Manzano Mountains\, erecting a new post and wilderness portal sign\, removing more than 20 trees and lopping the overgrown sections of this beautiful trail. \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 an add-on? 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/ox-canyon-add-on/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ox_canyon_2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Don Lemke":MAILTO:d.lemke@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR