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SUMMARY:Thirst for the Outdoors
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: NMVFO returned to the “Thirst for the Outdoors” tabling event at Canteen Brewhouse on Aztec\, with our crosscut saw demonstration. Thank you Bill\, David B\, Christy\, Catlin\, Russ\, Jim S\, and Don & Deb. We signed up folks for the newsletter\, and connected with potential partners at other tables.  \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  \nJoin NMVFO and Canteen Brewhouse (2381 Aztec Rd NE\, Albuquerque) for the 3rd annual Thirst for the Outdoors Adventure Fair.  \nSome of the organizations you can meet: \nAlbuquerque Mountain RescueContinental Divide Trail CoalitionFeral AdventuresNew Mexico Department of Game and FishNew Mexico Volunteers for the OutdoorsNew Mexico WildStone Age Climbing GymRoutes Bicycle ToursRunning 505USA SUP \nNMVFO will present our popular 2-person crosscut saw demonstration. \n \nIf you would like to volunteer to help staff our booth\, please email the project leader. Or just come and chat with us\, and several other outdoor organizations\, and perhaps quaff a brew. See you there.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/thirst-for-the-outdoors/
CATEGORIES:Project,Tabling
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Timmer":MAILTO:m.timmer@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250812T090000
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DTSTAMP:20260423T211241
CREATED:20250813T201201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T075619Z
UID:7533-1754989200-1755018000@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Yet Another Manzano Crest Lopping ADD-ON
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Ten experienced volunteers cleared 25 smaller and 5 larger trees on the Trail Canyon and Manzano Crest Trails in the Manzano Mountains while gaining almost 2\,000 feet of elevation on the way to the actual work site for lopping a remote section of the Manzano Crest 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. \n 
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/yet-another-manzano-crest-lopping-add-on/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Uwe Schroeter":MAILTO:u.schroeter@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250816T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250816T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T211242
CREATED:20250108T155835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T112212Z
UID:6965-1755333000-1755352800@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Juan Tomas (ABQ Open Space)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Twenty-three NMVFO volunteers joined four Open Space Division personnel to continue improving the trail network in this popular hiking\, biking\, and equestrian area. Dividing into three groups\, they closed 600 feet of an eroding social trail\, performed maintenance on 900 feet of an alternate connecting trail\, and constructed 530 feet of new trail for re-routing a section of the existing trail in the future.  \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: Albuquerque’s Open Space Division maintains five areas on the east side of the Sandia and Manzanita Mountains.  The largest of these is the Juan Tomas Open Space\, which encompasses 1\,290 acres of primarily pinon-juniper and ponderosa forest growing at elevations up to 7\,760 feet.  Join us as we continue building a new trail to eventually replace an old eroded route.  The work area will be about a mile hike across level terrain from the parking lot.  An Open Space crew will have already marked the new trail corridor with pin flags and chain-sawed any large trees.  Using pick mattocks\, McLeods\, Pulaskis\, loppers\, hand saws\, and shovels\, we will clear out smaller vegetation and excavate a smooth well-drained tread for hikers\, mountain bikes\, and occasional horses.  We may also build some rock retaining walls if needed. \nPreparations:  Wear long pants\, sturdy boots or work shoes (no soft shoes or sandals)\, sun glasses\, or other eye protection. We’ll be working in only partial shade\, so wear a hat and put on some sunscreen.  Bring work or gardening gloves if you have them; otherwise\, loaners will be available.  Also bring a day pack with plenty of water or other drinks\, snacks or light lunch\, and a rain jacket or poncho (especially if the monsoon season will be active). \nDirections:  From Albuquerque\, take the Tijeras exit (#175) from I-40 and drive south on Highway 337 for 9 miles (bypassing Juan Tomas Road\, which leads to a village).  Turn east (left) on Oak Flat Road and continue about 3 miles (past a dirt parking area with a gate) and turn into the next gravel parking lot on the left side of the road as shown in this satellite view.  Please try to arrive No Later Than 8:30 AM.  There will be two rosters to sign: one for the Open Space Division and other for NMVFO. \nDifficulty:   \nGroup Size: 20. If the project is full\, please email the project leader to be put on a wait list. \nCost:  Free! \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/juan-tomas-abq-open-space-7/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Benson":MAILTO:L.Benson@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250821T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250824T160000
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CREATED:20250509T170940Z
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UID:7328-1755766800-1756051200@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Capulin Trail Backpack (SFNF)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Thirteen NMVFO volunteers along with two members of the Santa Fe National Forest Trail Crew cleared 42 deadfalls on 5.3 miles of the Borrego Trail and 181 deadfalls on 3.4 miles of the Capulin Trail! The volunteers also constructed four cairns and closed four social trails to make the Capulin Trail easier to follow and lopped 1.4 miles of the Borrego Trail to make passage easier. The project was supported and fed by two volunteers of the Backcountry Horsemen of America who used three pack mules\, a riding mule \, and a riding horse to bring in some of the tools\, the food\, a large shelter\, and the cooking equipment.  \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: Join us on a four-day backpacking project to clear downed trees on the Borrego (#150) and Capulin Trail (#158) in the Pecos Wilderness. The Capulin Trail was hard hit in the Pacheco fire\, and it has almost disappeared over the years. Back Country Horsemen of America will pack in our tools and prepare breakfasts and dinners for us. We will be hiking about 5.3 miles from the Aspen Ranch trailhead at GPS Coordinates 35.79832\, -105.83347 to a base camp at Canada Vaca (aka Rancho Viejo depending on which map you’re using) at GPS Coordinates 35.85428\, -105.82362 \nWhile the project starts on Thursday\, August 21st\, you are welcome to join us on Friday or Saturday and spend as much time working with us as you can. \nAll tools will be provided. We will be using one- and two-person crosscut saws\, pruning saws\, and loppers. USFS rules require all volunteers to wear ankle-high 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.  Closing date for signups is August 18th\, 2025 \nDifficulty:  + \nGroup size: Up to 15 \nMeet at: Aspen Ranch Trailhead\, GPS Coordinates 35.79832\, -105.83347 \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/capulin-trail-backpack-sfnf/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Timmer":MAILTO:m.timmer@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250823T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250823T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T211244
CREATED:20250303T002951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T111519Z
UID:7180-1755936000-1755964800@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Water Canyon Nature Trail (Magdalena RD)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Volunteers brushed and rehabilitated a nature trail near the Water Canyon picnic area\, in the Magdalenas  \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: Join us for some needed maintenance on the Water Canyon Nature Trail in the Magdalena Mountains West of Socorro. We will focus on cutting back overgrowth that is obscuring the tread of the trail along a lush riparian area. \nWe will meet 8AM Saturday at the Water Canyon Campground which is approximately a 90 minute drive from the south side of Albuquerque\, and \nWe have reserved the group site at the campground on Friday\, for those of you who want to camp the night before\, but meals will NOT be provided\, so bring your own dinner and breakfast please. \nThere will be a limit of 20 people on this project. Participants should wear sturdy boots or work shoes\, long pants\, eye protection\, gloves\, and bring gear for rain. Bring your own pack lunch. NMVFO will provide all tools as required. Please note that pets are not allowed on this project. \nDifficulty:  \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/water-canyon-nature-trail-magdalena-rd/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rob Selina":MAILTO:r.selina@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250823T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T211245
CREATED:20250803T152601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T143358Z
UID:7514-1755943200-1755957600@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Santa Ana Pueblo Environmental Fair
DESCRIPTION:NMVFO has been invited to the 24th annual Santa Ana Pueblo Environmental Fair\, at the Tamaya Wellness Center\, from 10AM to 2PM. Join us\, and meet with several other outdoor organizations. \nJust as in past years\, admission to the fair will be totally free\, with each attendee receiving one meal voucher\, one raffle entry\, and one door item. \nIf you would like to help staff our table\, please email c.herrera@nmvfo.org.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/santa-ana-pueblo-environmental-fair/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catlin Herrera":MAILTO:c.herrera@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250829T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250831T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T211245
CREATED:20250220T005458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T111046Z
UID:7126-1756490400-1756659600@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Limestone Canyon (Magdalena RD)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: 6 NMVFO volunteers and 2 USFS staff joined Albuquerque Wildlife Federation to build one-rock dams\, beaver dam analogs\, and baffles in Limestone Canyon\, to slow down water\, capture sediment\, and induce more bends in the drainage channel\, with the long term goal of re-wetting the meadow in the canyon  \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: NMVFO returns with partner Albuquerque Wildlife Federation over Labor Day weekend to help restore wetland meadows in Limestone Canyon. Albuquerque Wildlife Federation has been working this area for over 17 years! We will be hand-building one-rock dams to slow and spread water to help re-wet a meadow. We may also repair or expand fencing enclosures that were built in years past to protect cottonwood saplings. \nWe’ll meet at our dispersed camping location (map). **Note that FR 549 has been impacted by the Bear Trap fire. Those who sign up will receive specific directions via FR 476. A high-clearance vehicle is recommended.** FR 476 has been recently scouted and is in good shape. Our camping locale is in a beautiful Ponderosa forest with lots of suitable tent locations. Portable toilets will be onsite\, supplied by AWF. Volunteers do not need to be present for the entire weekend to participate. Camping at the site on Friday night is highly recommended\, but you are welcome to join us just for the workday Saturday (please arrive by 8am)\, or camp for just one of the two nights. You are also welcome to stay at camp until Monday. Please let us know your plans. You are welcome to email any questions to the project leader. \nRequired Gear: Bring everything you need for a weekend of camping and restoration work\, including work gloves\, hat\, long sleeves\, long pants\, sturdy boots\, and sunscreen. We recommend bringing a change of shoes\, and high waterproof boots\, or boots you don’t mind getting wet. Rain gear\, layers\, warm clothes for the evenings and plenty of water are essential. Please bring your own dishes\, silverware\, cup and water for camping. Don’t forget that camp chair. \nFood: AWF will provide vegetarian breakfast burritos on Saturday morning and bison or veggie burgers on Saturday evening. Please bring a dish to share for the Saturday potluck dinner\, along with your own lunches\, Friday dinner\, Sunday breakfast\, and lots of water! \nDifficulty:  \nGroup Size: 15 \nSign up below by August 28. \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/limestone-canyon-magdalena-rd-3/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jim (Sagebrush) Sells":MAILTO:j.sells@nmvfo.org
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