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SUMMARY:Bluewater Canyon (BLM Rio Puerco)
DESCRIPTION:Description: Bluewater Canyon [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 cutting back overgrowth and making other improvements as necessary. This is a flat trail and less that 3 miles round trip so we will rate this as an easy project\, however there will be several stream crossings that might require wading if the stream is high. \nWe will offer camping for Friday night in the large flat parking area – campers would be OK here\, but campers will need to provide their own food for dinner and breakfast. We will work from 8:00 to 5:00 on Saturday.  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.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/bluewater-canyon-blm-rio-puerco/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don Lemke":MAILTO:d.lemke@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260612T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260614T140000
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SUMMARY:Adopt-a-Trail (Carson NF)
DESCRIPTION:Description: Come join us for our returning project on NMVFO’s adopted trail\, Middle Fork 24 on the Camino Real Ranger District. We will begin work at 9AM Saturday morning from our group campsite\, but you are welcome to join us anytime Friday after 2PM for camping and dinner at a local restaurant in Peñasco. Our adopted section takes us roughly two miles south along the Rio Santa Barbara from the campground. We’ll remove downed trees\, brush back encroaching vegetation and focus significantly on improving drainage and address erosion issues along the trail. Tools and hard hats will be provided. \n\nFriday: Meet for dinner at a local restaurant\, then camp at the campground.\nMeals Provided: Saturday & Sunday breakfast\, Saturday dinner.\nSaturday: Work on the Trail\, clearing blowdowns\, brushing back vegetation\, and improving drainage.\nSunday: Work on the Middle Fork 24 Trail before wrapping up.\n\nRequired gear: sturdy boots\, work gloves\, long sleeves\, long pants\, eye protection (sunglasses okay). Please also bring a day pack\, snacks\, trail lunch\, sunblock\, rain gear\, and plenty of water for each work day.  We’ll plan for a long day on Saturday\, ending at around 4:00. On Sunday we’ll plan to be heading out by 2PM. \nFor camping\, feel free to bring a cooler for beverages (adult or other). A camp chair is also a good idea. Nights could be chilly and rain is possible\, so come prepared! \nThe Santa Barbara Campground has pit toilets. It’s a nice campground\, and our adopted section of trail is very pleasant\, in sight of the Rio Santa Barbara for most of its length. Hope to see you there! \nDifficulty:  \nGroup Size: up to 15. Please sign up by June 5. \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/adopt-a-trail-carson-nf-3/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catlin Herrera":MAILTO:c.herrera@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260618T083000
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SUMMARY:Quarai Wall Stabilization (Salinas Pueblo Missions NM)
DESCRIPTION:Description: Join NMVFO and the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Staff at Quarai on Thursday\, June 18\, 2026. 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 work alongside the park’s Preservation Crew\, who will be stabilizing 17th-c. Convento Walls and 19th-c. Resettlement Structures at Quarai. Volunteers will learn how preservation work is carried out at the park and work alongside the park’s Facilities Division and Preservation Crew to re-point mortar on historic walls. \nWe will meet in the Quarai Visitor Center parking lot a little before 8:30 AM to sign in\, review the planned work\, and conduct a safety briefing. Volunteers 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: From Albuquerque\, drive east on I-40\, exit at Tijeras (Exit 175). Proceed south on Hwy 337 (old South 14) through Chilili. At the intersection with Hwy 55\, turn west and proceed on Hwy 55 through Tajique\, Torreon and Manzano. Approximately 5 miles south of Manzano\, just as you enter the village of Punta de Agua\, turn west on County Rd B076 and proceed to the Quarai overflow parking lot (North of the Visitor Center). The estimated driving time from the Big I is approximately 1.5 hours\, so plan accordingly. Please be there a little before 8:30 AM. If coming from the South (Socorro\, etc.) contact the Project Leader for directions as needed. \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:  \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/quarai-wall-stabilization-salinas-pueblo-missions-nm/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ed DiBello":MAILTO:e.dibello@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260627T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260627T163000
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SUMMARY:Mesa Prieta Petroglyph 2
DESCRIPTION:Description: Join the Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project (MPPP) and Wildlands Stewardship LLC for a hands-on erosion control project at the Archaeological Conservancy‘s Wells Preserve near Lyden\, NM on Saturday\, June 27. Mesa Prieta is home to one of the largest concentrations of petroglyphs in the Southwest\, with thousands of images carved into basalt boulders by Indigenous\, Spanish\, and Anglo peoples over many centuries. Several of these irreplaceable boulders are now threatened by active erosion\, and this project will directly address that risk. \nVolunteers will work under the direction of Jeremiah Martin of Wildlands Stewardship LLC\, an erosion control and restoration specialist with over a decade of experience\, and Jerod Roberts\, Project Archaeologist for MPPP\, to construct rock dams and walls using native stone\, redistribute gravels to regrade drainage channels\, treat an actively eroding area\, and plant native grasses to stabilize soils. Petroglyph-bearing boulders are located throughout the project area\, so volunteers will receive a thorough orientation before work begins and will be guided carefully around cultural features at all times. \nWe will meet at the Wells Preserve near Lyden\, NM at 8:30AM for sign-in\, a work overview\, and safety briefing. Detailed directions will be provided after signup. Volunteers must wear sturdy closed-toe shoes or hiking boots and work gloves. Bring layers for cool mornings and hot afternoons\, a hat\, sun protection\, plenty of water\, and a sack lunch. Snacks and additional beverages will be provided. \nDifficulty:  \nGroup size: Up to 20 \nFor More Information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at https://nmvfo.org/volunteer/volunteer-faq or email the project leader. \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/mesa-prieta-petroglyph-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Potter":MAILTO:d.potter@nmvfo.org
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