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SUMMARY:Manzano Crest Lopping and Sawing (Mountainair RD)
DESCRIPTION:Description:  We will remove downfall and do touch-up lopping on the Kayser Mill Trail in the Manzano Mountains.  If time allows\, we will continue the same work along the Manzano Crest Trail going north and/or south from the intersection with Kayser Mill Trail. The work will not be difficult but will involve at least a 6.5-mile mile hike (round-trip) with 1\,800 feet of elevation gain.  For this reason\, we will rate it as difficult.  We will camp at the Ox Canyon Trailhead\, a drive of about 90 minutes from Albuquerque (suitable for passenger cars).  You are welcome to join us on Saturday morning also.  We will start at 8:00 am and be back at the trailhead at 5:00. \nWe will provide food on Friday evening and Saturday morning\, but you need to bring your food for the workday.   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-lopping-and-sawing-mountainair-rd/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Uwe Schroeter":MAILTO:u.schroeter@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250914T080000
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CREATED:20250929T151009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T151234Z
UID:7598-1757836800-1757869200@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Kaiser Mill ADD-ON (Mountainair RD)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Six volunteers spent a full day working on the Kayser Mill Trail in the Manzano Mountains\, focusing on lopping and clearing downfall. Thanks to the clear weather after the storm (which delayed the project by a day)\, we were able to make excellent progress along the first two miles of the trail. In addition\, Uwe and Don installed a brand-new summit sign on Manzano 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/kaiser-mill-add-on-mountainair-rd/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don Lemke":MAILTO:d.lemke@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194731
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194731
CREATED:20250108T150315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T145811Z
UID:6958-1758355200-1758384000@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Women’s Trail Day (CABQ Open Space)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Women’s trail building workshop and hands-on in Tijeras BioZone\, City of Albuquerque Open Space. \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: Enjoy the camaraderie of other women as we review some trail work basics\, then spend the rest of our day together building brand new trail in Albuquerque Open Space in Tijeras\, NM. We will some time providing instruction on trail-building tools\, techniques\, and tips for making user-friendly and sustainable trails. There will be opportunities for questions\, feedback\, and networking with fellow women passionate about New Mexico’s hiking trails. Both experienced and completely new volunteers are welcome on this introductory trail-building project! \nPlease bring work gloves and eye protection (sunglasses or eyeglasses are fine)\, lunch\, snacks and plenty of water in a day pack. Come prepared with sturdy boots\, a hat\, sunblock\, and a notebook and pen if desired. Expect a short 20-25 minute hike in from the parking area. Extra layers are recommended in case it is chilly in the morning\, as well as rain gear if rain is in the forecast. We’ll stop for lunch at around noon\, and after work we’ll hike out around 3:00. \nWe’ll be joined by City of Albuquerque Open Space staff\, who will be available for demonstrations and Q&A throughout the trail construction portion of the day. \nPlease register below by September 14. If you plan to invite a friend\, she will need to register as well. Hope you can join us! \nGroup Size: Up to 15. \nDifficulty:  \nTo sign up\, click on the button below and fill out the form. If the project is full\, you can email the project leader to be put on a wait list. \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/womens-trail-day-cabq-open-space-2/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Plews":MAILTO:j.plews@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250920T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194731
CREATED:20251006T220057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T220319Z
UID:7609-1758362400-1758376800@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Arte Afuera (Valle de Oro NWR)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: 3.5 NMVFO volunteers had a table at the Arte Afuera (Art Outside) special event at Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge. The festival also had flamenco and baile folklórico performers\, and tours of new murals at the refuge. Thanks goes out to Don\, Deb\, and Laurie.  \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 
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/arte-afuera-valle-de-oro-nwr/
CATEGORIES:Project,Tabling
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jim (Sagebrush) Sells":MAILTO:j.sells@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250927T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250927T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194732
CREATED:20250216T130037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T150154Z
UID:7077-1758965400-1758974400@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Pecos 2 Pecos Cleanup (USFS)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: 9 NMVFO volunteers cleaned up the Upper Dalton Fishing Access Site and the Dalton Canyon fishing site along the Pecos River North of Pecos\, NM. 19 bags of trash were collected by the crew from the two sites. Bags were left for removal by SFNF staff.  \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: On Saturday Sept. 27th NMVFO will again join with The Upper Pecos Watershed Association and Santa Fe National Forest to remove litter along the beautiful Pecos River north of Pecos\, NM. The cleanup project is part of a larger one-day effort\, “Pecos 2 Pecos” which will have volunteer crews cleaning up the river from Pecos\, NM all the way to Pecos\, TX.  The project also represents NMVFO’s commitment to National Public Lands Day\, a national event that occurs annually in honor of our public lands. Since launching in 1994\, Public Lands Day has been the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands. NMVFO’s work will take place on USFS land in the scenic Pecos Canyon. Litter pickers\, visibility vests and trash bags will be provided\, and the Forest Service will remove collected trash at the end of the day. \nVolunteers should dress in layers\, including long sleeved shirts and long pants\, sun and rain protection\, eye protection/sunglasses\, work gloves\, sturdy boots\, snacks\, and water. \nMore information will be available to volunteers closer to the date. \nPlease Contact Dan Potter d.potter@nmvfo.org with any questions\, or to be placed on a waiting list if the project is full. \nDifficulty:  \nGroup Size: 10 \nSign up below by September 22. \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/pecos-river-cleanup-usfs/
CATEGORIES:Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pecos_cleanup_2024.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Potter":MAILTO:d.potter@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250927T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250927T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194732
CREATED:20250815T120913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T150408Z
UID:7556-1758970800-1758985200@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Joe Skeen Campground Maintenance (BLM)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: On National Public Lands Day 12 NMVFO volunteers worked with BLM staff and National Monument staff and Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps staff to improve Joe Skeen Campground.  \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 National Public Lands Day at Joe Skeen Campground\, the BLM campground on the east side of El Malpais.  We will anchor down all 11 picnic tables and cut weeds / grass around the vault toilets and some of the sites.  The BLM has offered free camping to those who want to go out the night before. \nPreparation:  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.  The BLM will provide some snacks but you should also bring a day pack with plenty of water or other drinks\, snacks or light lunch\, and a rain jacket or poncho. \nDirections:  From Albuquerque take I40 west towards Grants for about 68 miles.  Take exit 89 and go south on 117 for about 12 miles.  This will take about 1.5 hours from the Big I. \nDifficulty:  \nSize limit: none \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/joe-skeen-campground-maintenance-blm-2/
CATEGORIES:Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/joe_skeen_2025.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Don Lemke":MAILTO:d.lemke@nmvfo.org
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