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:20200308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20201101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20210314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20211107T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20220313T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20221106T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20230312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20231105T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210410T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210410T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T012836 CREATED:20201227T192606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210416T011748Z UID:3417-1618043400-1618070400@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Perea Nature Area (BLM Rio Puerco) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Thirteen NMVFO volunteers joined two BLM employees and two interns to perform a variety of tasks that improved the area. Their work included transporting and spreading an estimated 15 tons of gravel onto parts of the main trail and side trails\, including numerous steps leading to bridges; closing and revegetating several unapproved social trails with brush and transplanted cactuses; reconstructing the area’s dilapidated wildlife viewing shelter; cutting and trimming plants intruding on the trail’s multiple bridges; and pruning an old Cottonwood tree with branches overhanging a bench. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nThe Perea Nature Trail makes a one-mile loop through a riparian area adjacent to the normally dry Rio Salado. Located on level terrain and constructed with a gravel surface\, the trail crosses the old riverbed on wooden bridges and takes visitors past bird-viewing stops and benches. Click here For an informative brochure.\nDescription: We will be improving the condition of the trail by shoring up eroding segments of the tread\, trimming back overgrown vegetation\, and removing bunch grasses and noxious weeds from and alongside the trail. We may also partially reconstruct a bird-viewing shelter. Phyllis Martinez (co-leader)\, a recently retired USFS trail working expert\, and Jackie Leyba of the BLM will be supervising the work. Volunteers are advised to wear sturdy boots or shoes\, work gloves\, and dress in layers based on the latest weather forecast. Also bring a day pack with a couple liters of water\, snacks\, food for lunch\, and personal items. Depending on attendance\, we may well finish work by mid-afternoon\, but volunteers may leave earlier if need be. To register for this project\, click on the sign-up button at the bottom of this page by April 8. If you are bringing another family member or guest\, fill out a separate form for them.\nPandemic Protocols: The project will be limited to 15 volunteers\, divided into separate teams of 5 or fewer. Masks are mandatory\, and volunteers will endeavor to maintain social distancing as they work. Except for people from the same household\, carpooling will not be possible. If you wake up with any symptoms of Covid-19 or do not feel well for any reason\, please don’t hesitate to stay home. For more information on our protocols click here.\nDirections: The trail’s parking lot is located on US 550 about 23 miles west from its intersection with I-25 in Bernalillo. Just after crossing a bridge over the Rio Salado\, turn left into the parking lot. There is a Speedway gas station/convenience store less than a half mile farther west on 550 on the outskirts of the village of San Ysidro. It has snacks\, coffee\, other drinks\, and indoor facilities (to which volunteers can drive during the work day if necessary). Here is a Google map.\nDifficulty: 1 Pulaski\nGroup Size:\nNo more than 15 \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at our Volunteer FAQ’s\, or Larry at l.benson@nmvfo.org.\nPlease read our volunteer guidelines before signing up for this project.\nSign Up URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/perea-nature-area-blm-rio-puerco/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/PereaTrailBridge-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Benson":MAILTO:L.Benson@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210424T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210425T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T012836 CREATED:20201227T195724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T112208Z UID:3422-1619253000-1619362800@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Bosque Trail (Mountainair RD) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: 16 volunteers worked 2 days refurbishing just under 3 miles of trail by brushing back overgrowth. They also removed 4 deadfall from the trail.\nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nDescription: Come join us in the Manzanos! We will climb up Bosque Trail – elevation gain 1200’\, distance 2 miles – to the Manzano Crest Trail\, where we will clear a few fallen trees on upper Bosque. At the Crest Trail we will go south about 1.5 miles and brush back a heavily overgrown section. On Sunday we will go back up Bosque and work north for about a mile. Because of the distance and elevation gain this is at least a moderately difficult project (2 Pulaskis).\nCamping will be available Friday and Saturday night at the Bosque Trailhead\, which has a few tables and a pit toilet. Meals will be provided Saturday morning\, Saturday night and Sunday morning. Bring your own food for lunch Saturday and your own drinks. Also\, you will need to provide your own camping gear. Joining us for part of the weekend will be fine. Please let the project leader know. Long shirt\, long pants\, work gloves and (sun)glasses are required. No pets are allowed on NMVFO projects.\nPandemic Protocols: The project will be limited to 15 volunteers\, divided into separate teams of 5 or fewer. Masks are mandatory. Except for people from the same household\, carpooling will not be possible. If you wake up with any symptoms of Covid-19 or do not feel well for any reason\, please don’t hesitate to stay home. For more information\, go to https://nmvfo.org/covid-19-protocols/.\nDirections: Go east from Albuquerque to the Tijeras exit and take Highway 337 south about 30 miles to the “T” junction with Highway 55. There turn right (west) and follow it 3 miles to Tajique. In Tajique turn right on the Fourth of July Campground Road (well signed\, at the old stone church and graveyard) and take the good dirt road 7 miles to the Fourth of July Campground. Continue past the campground 3 miles where the road gets much rougher and more rutted. High clearance vehicles are needed for these last 3 miles. If you plan to show up Saturday morning please be there before 8:30 am.\nPlease sign up below by Monday\, April 19th.\nDifficulty: 2 Pulaskis\nGroup Size: 15\nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at our Volunteer FAQ’s\, or email the project leader.\nPlease read our volunteer guidelines before signing up for this project. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/bosque-trail-mountainair-rd/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Manzanos.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Don Lemke":MAILTO:d.lemke@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210427T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210502T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T012836 CREATED:20201228T035251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T203641Z UID:3426-1619510400-1619967600@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Middle Fork Backpack (Gila NF) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Sixteen volunteers from NMVFO and the Continental Divide Trail Coalition joined the Back Country Horsemen of NM\, Gila Chapter\, on the CDT along the Middle Fork of the Gila River. Volunteers removed 135 logs\, built 30 cairns\, cleared corridor\, and realigned or improved several sections of tread along 5 miles of trail. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nDescription: NMVFO is partnering with the Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC) and the Back Country Horsemen of New Mexico\, Gila Chapter (BCH) on a backcountry trail maintenance project near the middle fork of the Gila River. We will clear corridor and re-establish tread along this alternate route of the Continental Divide Trail. We will meet at the Aeroplane Mesa Campground at 8:00 AM on April 27th. Camping in the vicinity the night before is highly recommended. The hike to basecamp is approximately 4 miles\, and we will work mainly upstream from there. The first and last days will be hiking days bookending the trail work\, with a half-day in the middle to relax and explore the surrounding area.\nThe BCH will provide horse support. At basecamp\, water will be filtered daily from the Gila River. All tools and PPE will be provided\, as well as dinner Apr 27-May 1 and breakfast Apr 28-May 2 (not Apr 27). You will need to provide and carry your own lunches\, backpack\, tent and sleeping bag/pad. Prior to the start date\, CDTC will send out a packing checklist and other information to those who have registered\, including directions to our meeting place.\nHope you can join us!\nDifficulty: 3 Pulaskis\nGroup Size: 10\nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at our Volunteer FAQ’s\, or email the project leader.\nPlease read our volunteer guidelines before signing up for this project. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/middle-fork-backpack-gila-nf/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/48002798417_8c17fe502a_w.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Blackmore":MAILTO:j.blackmore@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210513T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210515T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T012836 CREATED:20201228T035914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T203832Z UID:3432-1620892800-1621094400@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Pueblo Park (Gila NF\, Glenwood RD) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Six NMVFO volunteers joined volunteers from New Mexico Wild and Heart of the Gila to improve navigability along 3 trails in the Glenwood RD of the Gila. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nDescription: NMVFO is partnering with Heart of the Gila and New Mexico Wild on a trail maintenance project on the Gila National Forest’s Glenwood Ranger District. Located in a stand of old growth ponderosas\, the Pueblo Park Campground  (road map) is a perfect jumping-off point to the WS Mountain Trail and the Dangerous Park Trail. We will also work on the Cottonwood Trail\, which intersects with Dangerous Park. Work will include brushing\, deadfall removal\, reestablishing washed-out tread\, and possibly some creek-crossing reconstruction in the canyons. Five volunteers plus one leader will work in each crew. Hikes to work sites could be up to 4 miles for those who choose the more distant sites. Tools will be provided.\nVolunteers will be asked to bring their own face masks and work gloves\, both mandatory. Also mandatory: Sturdy boots\, long pants\, long sleeves when doing brush work or saw work\, eye protection (sunglasses)\, and hard hats (provided). Each day volunteers will need to bring a day pack\, rain gear\, sun protection\, lunch and snacks\, and enough water for a full day of work. Mornings will be chilly and afternoons are likely to be hot\, so layers are recommended.\nFor camping\, volunteers are asked to supply their own gear\, including a tent\, sleeping pad\, sleeping bag\, headlamp and camp chair\, as well as their own plate\, bowl\, eating utensils and coffee mug. Camping will be available the night before the project begins (Wednesday night) and the night the project ends (Saturday night). It is highly recommended that you arrive on Wednesday evening. The campground can accommodate vehicles up to 40’ in length\, but there are no hookups. There are vault toilets and picnic tables at the campground. There is no water at the campground\, but water will be provided. Volunteers may wish to bring a supplemental supply as well. Cooks will provide breakfast May 13th\, 14th & 15th\, and dinner May 13th & 14th. Feel free to bring your own coolers and beverages! Please leave pets at home.\nPlease sign up below by Wednesday\, May 5th. You can contact Jenny B for more info or to be added to the waitlist once the project fills.\nShould be a great project! Hope to see you there!\nDifficulty: 2 Pulaskis\nGroup Size: 10\nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at our Volunteer FAQ’s\, or email the project leader. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/pueblo-park/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/NMW-View-from-Dangerous-Park-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Blackmore":MAILTO:j.blackmore@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210519T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210524T090000 DTSTAMP:20260428T012836 CREATED:20201228T040221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T204009Z UID:3435-1621429200-1621846800@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Railroad Canyon (Gila NF) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Over the course of four days NMVFO partnered with the NM Back Country Horsemen\, Gila Chapter\, to remove hundreds of downed trees\, brush back over 4 miles of trail\, re-bench and improve tread along 2 miles of trail\, and build 16 cairns on the Gallinas and East Railroad Canyon trails near Emory Pass in the Gila. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nDescription: Come join NMVFO and the Gila chapter of the Back Country Horsemen of NM as we partner to maintain some trails on the west side of Emory Pass in the Gila. Trails will include Railroad Canyon\, Gallinas Canyon\, and East Railroad Canyon. This is a car-camping project with a fair amount of hiking each day\, including one day where volunteers (any who choose to) will hike 3-plus miles one way to the work site\, with significant elevation gain. Tasks will include re-benching trail and some brushwork. All tools will be provided. USFS rules require us to wear heavy boots\, long pants\, long sleeves\, hard hats (provided) and eye protection (sunglasses okay) while working. Please also bring a large daypack to carry lunch\, snacks\, sunblock\, rain gear\, and a full-day’s supply of water.\nWe will meet at 1:00 PM on Wednesday May 19th at the Iron Creek Campground near Emory Pass\, which is also where we will camp. Please arrive at the campground in plenty of time to get set up and settled in before we “circle up” (the project leader will be there to greet you and point out sites). Volunteers will need to provide their own camping gear\, including tent\, sleeping bag and pad\, camp chair\, headlamp\, etc\, plus a cooler/beverages if desired. Breakfasts and dinners will be provided; volunteers will supply their own lunches and snacks. Please bring your own plate\, bowl\, utensils\, and coffee mug. There is room at the campground for small trailers. There are pit toilets but no potable water\, so please bring as much of your own water as possible. The cooks and project leader will also bring several containers\, as well as filters to take water from the creek.\nAs a reminder\, pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects.\nIf you’d like to join us\, please sign up below by Tuesday May 11th. See you there!\nDifficulty: 2 Pulaskis\nGroup Size: 15\nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at our Volunteer FAQ’s\, or email the project leader. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/railroad-canyon-gila-nf/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/on-RR-Canyon-Trail-scaled-e1617985802511.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Blackmore":MAILTO:j.blackmore@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210605T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210605T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T012836 CREATED:20210512T011446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T204253Z UID:4121-1622881800-1622905200@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Holy Ghost Trail Maintenance (Pecos Wilderness) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: A group of ten NMVFO volunteers partnered with the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest to participate in National Trails Day by improving SFNF Trail 283. In preparation\, Larry Benson (project organizer) and Phyllis Martinez (project work leader) hiked the trail on May 18 to see what needed to be done. On June 5 the group divided into three teams. One team widened and leveled about 250 feet of tread and trimmed overgrowth on the first mile of the trail. Another team installed a log bridge and placed stepping rocks to provide five stream crossings and fill in a muddy depression. And the last team bucked and cleared six fallen trees all the way up to the top of the trail. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nDescription: Come help NMVFO and the Santa Fe National Forest observe National Trails Day by working on the popular Holy Ghost Trail near Tererro\, NM. We’ll be cutting back brush that has encroached onto the trail\, clearing trees and branches that have fallen across the trail\, and improving the trail tread. Co-leader Phyllis Martinez will help supervise our work. The Forest Service requires that trail workers wear work gloves\, long pants\, long-sleeved shirts\, sturdy boots\, and a hard hat. NMVFO will provide the tools and hard hats. Please bring your own face mask and work gloves\, eye protection (sunglasses)\, and a day pack with sunblock\, lunch\, snacks\, plenty of water\, and raingear if precipitation is in the latest forecast. Please note that pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects. We will be following the Covid-19 protocols current at the time\, with details to be provided prior to the start of the project. Please sign up by June 3.\nDirections: We’ll meet at 8:30 AM at the Holy Ghost Trailhead near the Holy Ghost Campground on Forest Road 122. This is approximately 95 miles (or 1.5 hours) from the intersection of I-40 and I-25 (Albuquerque’s “Big I”). Take I-25 to the Glorietta exit (# 299) and follow NM 50 to Pecos. Go north on NM 63 about 15 miles to Holy Ghost Canyon Road (FR 122)\, which is just before reaching the village of Tererro. Drive up FR 122 about 2 miles to the campground (which has vaulted toilets available) and trailhead. Campsites cost $8.00 per vehicle and are first come/first served if you are interested in camping before or after the project.\nDifficulty: 2 Pulaskis\nGroup Size: Up to 15\nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at Volunteer FAQ\, or email the project leader.\nPlease read our volunteer guidelines before signing up for this project. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/holy-ghost-trail-maintenance/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/HolyGhostOrchids2-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Benson":MAILTO:L.Benson@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210605T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210605T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T012836 CREATED:20210512T012654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T204431Z UID:4123-1622881800-1622905200@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:El Porvenir Trail (Pecos Wilderness) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: 12 Volunteers were able to clear 15 trees that blocked or encroached on the trail all the way to the Hollinger Trail junction about five miles from the trailhead and cut back brush on almost three miles of trail. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nDescription: Join NMVFO for a trail improvement project on the El Porvenir Trail in the Pecos Wilderness along the beautiful Beaver Creek. We’ll be cutting back brush that has encroached onto the trail and clearing trees and branches that have fallen across the trail.\nWe’ll meet at the El Porvenir Trailhead next to the El Porvenir Campground at the end of State Highway 65 at 8:30 am on June 5\, 2021. The hike to the work site is approximately 1 mile.\nPlease bring:\n• Your own face mask and work gloves (required)\n• Eye protection (sunglasses)\n• A day pack with sunblock\, lunch\, snacks\, and plenty of water\nThe Forest Service requires that trail workers wear work gloves\, long pants\, long-sleeved shirts\, sturdy boots\, and a hard hat. NMVFO/Forest Service will provide the tools and hard hats.\nThen current Covid-19 protocols will be enforced. Details will be provided prior to the start of the project.\nPlease note that pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects.\nDifficulty: 2 Pulaskis\nGroup Size: Up to 15\nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at Volunteer FAQ\, or email the project leader.\nPlease read our volunteer guidelines before signing up for this project. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/el-porvenir-trail-pecos-wilderness/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/El-Porvenir-trail-e1621189660969.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Timmer":MAILTO:m.timmer@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210610T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210613T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T012836 CREATED:20210116T204644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T204548Z UID:3437-1623344400-1623596400@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Winsor Trail #254 (Santa Fe NF) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: 11 volunteers removed protruding rocks and roots and levelled tread on 4\,220 feet of the Winsor trail. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nDescription: Join us on a car-camping project to improve drainage and tread along the popular Winsor Trail. We will be setting up a base camp at the Aspen Basin area adjacent to the lower Ski Santa Fe parking lot. The work area will start about 1.7 miles from the Winsor trailhead\, which is located near the restrooms on the north side of the parking lot.\nAll tools will be provided. USFS rules require us to wear heavy boots\, long pants\, long sleeves\, hard hats (provided) and eye protection (sunglasses okay) while working. Please also bring a large daypack to carry lunch\, snacks\, sunblock\, rain gear\, and a full-day’s supply of water.\nVolunteers will need to provide their own camping gear\, including tent\, sleeping bag and pad\, camp chair\, headlamp\, etc.\, plus a cooler/beverages if desired. Breakfasts and dinners (except for Thursday evening) will be provided; volunteers will supply their own lunches and snacks. Please bring your own plate\, bowl\, utensils\, and coffee mug. There is room at the parking lot for RVs. There are pit toilets but no potable water\, so please bring as much of your own water as possible. The cooks and project leader will also bring several containers\, as well as filters to take water from the creek.\nWe will adhere to current Forest Service Covid-19 protocols. Specific details will be provided prior to the start of the project.\nReminder: Pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects.\nMeet at: Aspen Basin at the Santa Fe Ski Basin Lower Parking lot\, GPS Trailhead Coordinates N35° 47.698’ W105° 48.262’  Please contact the project leader with any questions.\nDifficulty: 2 Pulaskis\nGroup Size: 15\nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at our Volunteer FAQ’s\, or email the project leader.\nPlease read our volunteer guidelines before signing up for this project.\nThis project is full but you can still sign up to be put on the waitlist. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/winsor-trail-254-santa-fe-nf/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2019-Winsor-Stream.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Timmer":MAILTO:m.timmer@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210626T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210627T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T012836 CREATED:20210303T014012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210918T003121Z UID:3848-1624694400-1624795200@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Adopt-a-Trail #24 (Carson NF) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Seven volunteers worked along NMVFO’s adopted trail on the Carson NF: the first two miles of Middle Fork Trail #24\, which follows the middle fork of the Rio Santa Barbara from the Santa Barbara CG to the “smokejumper” bridge. Volunteers removed 14 logs encroaching on (or across) the trail; re-defined the line of tread in several braided or trenched-out areas\, closing less desirable lines; re-benched sections which had become too outsloped; and removed encroaching brush as needed. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nDescription: Rework tread and brush back the trail.\nDifficulty: 1 Pulaski\nGroup Size: 5\nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at our Volunteer FAQ’s\, or email the project leader.\nPlease read our volunteer guidelines before signing up for this project. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/adopt-a-trail-24-carson-nf/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2021-adopt-a-trail-24.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Blackmore":MAILTO:j.blackmore@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210715T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210718T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T012836 CREATED:20210116T204644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T200405Z UID:3439-1626336000-1626620400@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Skyline Trail Backpack (Santa Fe NF) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: On July 15th eleven NMVFO volunteers and a US Forest Service intern backpacked up the Winsor Ridge Trail to a campsite at Stewart Lake in the Pecos Wilderness. In three days\, the volunteers cleared 151 trees on 3.5 miles of the Skyline Trail from Stewart Lake towards Horsethief Meadow despite getting rained out on two afternoons by thunderstorms. The Backcountry Horsemen of America supported the project by packing in NMVFO’s tools and 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 \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Show More\n\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDescription: Join NMVFO on a four-day backpacking project to clear downed trees and improve drainage and tread along the popular Skyline Trail. NMVFO will be setting up a base camp at the Intersection of Trails #251 and #271 near Stewart Lake. The Backcountry Horsemen of America will be supporting the project by transporting our tools and equipment to the base camp. The base camp will be about 5.8 miles from the Winsor Ridge trailhead (#271) located near Cowles\, NM. While the project starts on Thursday\, July 15th\, you are welcome to join us on Friday or Saturday and spend as much time working with us as you can. NMVFO will supply the tools\, water purification equipment\, a portable toilet\, and a campstove to heat water for rehydrating meals and for hot drinks. Volunteers will need to bring their own food but will be reimbursed at $15/day. \nNMVFO will be practicing the then current Covid-19 protocols on this project. Specific details will be provided prior to the start of the project. \nReminder- Pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects. \nPlease sign up at NMVFO.org by July 10th\, 2020. \nMeeting Location: Parking area next to Pecos River at 35.81224\, -105.65910 \nDifficulty: 3 Pulaskis \nGroup Size: 15 \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at our Volunteer FAQ’s\, or email the project leader. \nPlease read our volunteer guidelines before signing up for this project. \nThis project is full but you can still sign up to be put on the waitlist. \nSign Up URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/skyline-trail-backpack-santa-fe-nf-2/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/skyline_2021.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Timmer":MAILTO:m.timmer@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210731T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210801T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T012836 CREATED:20210116T204644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210820T151503Z UID:3443-1627718400-1627833600@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Rito Quemado Trail #157 (Pecos Wilderness) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: On July 30th and 31 st \, fourteen NMVFO volunteers car camped on the Borrego Mesa and cleared brush and eight deadfalls on the one-mile stretch of the Rito Quemado Trail from the trailhead to the Rio Medio. The volunteers could not go farther because high flows in the Rio Medio prevented them from crossing.\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: Join NMVFO on a car-camping project to clear downed trees\, remove brush and improve the tread along the Rito Quemado Trail #157 in the Pecos Wilderness of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF). We will camp at the Borrego Mesa Trailhead. Breakfasts and dinners (except for Thursday evening) will be provided by NMVFO. Current Forest Service COVID-19 protocols will be employed. Specific details will be provided after you sign up. \nReminder: Pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects. \nMeet at: Borrego Mesa Trailhead Coordinates 35.98839\, -105.81250  Please contact the project leader with questions. \nHow to find us: Look for the green NMVFO signs starting at Forest Road 306 southwest of Cordova. \nDifficulty: 3 Pulaskis \nGroup Size: 15 \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at our Volunteer FAQ’s\, or email the project leader. \nPlease read our volunteer guidelines before signing up for this project. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/rito-quemado-trail-157-pecos-wilderness/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/rito_quemado.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Timmer":MAILTO:m.timmer@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210813T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210815T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T012837 CREATED:20201228T041844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T165948Z UID:3441-1628877600-1629043200@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Sierra Mosca Trail #156 Backpack (Santa Fe NF) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Five volunteers\, and Lynn from USFS\, cleared 122 deadfalls along 3.2 miles of the Sierra Mosca Trail in the Pecos Wilderness. They hiked in 5 miles along Borrego Trail to get to the work site.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: Join NMVFO on a weekend unsupported backpack project (“unsupported” means: bring and cook your own food\, help carry in all tools) on the Sierra Trail #156 in the Pecos Wilderness.  We will hike from Borrego Trailhead 4.0 miles along Borrego #150 to a campsite near the intersection of trails #150 and #156\, near the Rito Gallina. Work will involve sawing to clear blowdowns and some lopping\, on a section of Sierra Mosca Trail. \nThe Sierra Mosca work will combine with two other recent NMVFO projects\, Rito Quemado and Rio Molina\, to provide loop hiking opportunities from Borrego Mesa. \nDifficulty: 3 Pulaskis \nGroup Size: up to 12 \nLocation: We will meet at the turn-off to Borrego Trailhead at the junction with Forest Road 306. Google Maps does not give the correct route to Borrego Trailhead\, so follow the route to Borrego Mesa Campground (Google Maps link) but turn right and park when you see the sign “Borrego Trail\, Rio Medio\, Rio Nambe” 2 miles before the campground. The last 20 minutes of the drive is on a series of graded dirt county and forest service roads\, passable in a  low clearance vehicles with sufficient care (and no recent torrential rains)\, but a high clearance vehicle will be a happier drive. We will meet on Friday\, 6:30PM (with later arrivals by prior arrangement). \nPlease bring:\n• Your own face mask and work gloves (required)\n• Eye protection (sunglasses)\n• Gloves\, long pants\, long-sleeved shirts\, sturdy boots as required by Forest Service rules\n• A packing list will be provided in an update to this listing. Bring a backpack\, tent\, sleeping bag and sleeping pad\, water bottles\, sufficient meals. We will supply group water filters\, but you can also bring your own. Hot water will be available if you do not have your own backpacking stove. \nNMVFO/Forest Service will provide the tools and hard hats. If you need any backpacking equipment\, please email the project leader\, who will be glad to help. \nWe expect to begin hiking back to our cars on Sunday\, August 15\, late afternoon. \nCurrent Covid-19 protocols will be enforced. Details will be provided prior to the start of the project. \nPlease note that pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects. \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at our Volunteer FAQ’s\, or email the project leader. \nPlease read our volunteer guidelines  before signing up for this project. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/sierra-mosca-trail-backpack-santa-fe-nf/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/mosca_20210712_171521990-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jim (Sagebrush) Sells":MAILTO:j.sells@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210821T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210821T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T012837 CREATED:20210111T033033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211128T154822Z UID:3525-1629534600-1629561600@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Juan Tomas (ABQ Open Space) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Sixteen NMVFO volunteers and five Open Space Division personnel completed the central section of a new connector trail through the forest on the eastern edge of the 1300-acre Juan Tomas Open Space in the Manzanita Mountains. Volunteers removed grass\, shrubs\, roots\, and levelled ground to create a 2-foot wide tread along. Although most of the route was flat\, they carved a bench on about 60 feet of slopping terrain and build one rock retaining wall.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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\nAlbuquerque’s Open Space Division maintains five areas east 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. It lies adjacent to the Sandia Ranger District’s Oak Flat Group Picnic Area and an extensive multi-use trail network.\nDescription: We will be using a variety of tools to clear vegetation and excavate the forest floor to create about a half mile of new trail that will connect two existing trails. Construction of rock retaining walls may be included. The hikes to and from the ends of the new trail will average about a mile over mostly level terrain. Participants should wear sturdy boots or work shoes (no sandals or soft shoes)\, long pants\, hats\, and other apparel appropriate for the predicted weather\, especially rain gear if the Monsoon season is active. Also bring work gloves and a day pack with water\, snacks\, lunch\, sunscreen\, hand sanitizer\, and personal items. We will likely finish before 4:00 pm\, but if not volunteers are welcome to leave earlier if necessary.\nCheck in August for our latest pandemic precautions at COVID-19 Protocols. If the project becomes full\, you can email Larry to be put on a waitlist. Update(s) with more details will be sent to registrants before the project.\nMeeting Place: Take the Tijeras exit (#175) from Interstate 40 and drive south on State Highway 337 for 9 miles (passing by Juan Tomas Road). Turn east (left) on Oak Flat Road. Continue driving for about 2.5 miles. Turn into the dirt parking area on the left side of the road (in front of a pipe gate) as shown in this satellite view: Link to Map\nDifficulty: 2 Pulaskis\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 our Volunteer FAQ’s\, or email the project leader.\nPlease read our volunteer guidelines before signing up for this project. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/juan-tomas-abq-open-space-3/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/JuanTomas2020-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Benson":MAILTO:L.Benson@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210828T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210828T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T012838 CREATED:20210116T204822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210917T172257Z UID:3448-1630137600-1630170000@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Borrego Mesa Trail #150 (Pecos Wilderness) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: On August 28 \, 2021\, eight volunteers (with 2 cooks providing meals) maintained approximately 2.75 miles of trail in the Pecos Wilderness\, lopping\, removing downfall\, and improving tread. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: Come join us as we clear deadfall (trees that have fallen across the trail)\, brush\, and perform other trail work along the Borrego Mesa Trail #150 in the Pecos Wilderness Area of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF)! We’ll be car-camping near the trailhead on Friday evening off of FR 306 near Cordova\, NM at around 8600’ elevation. Dinner Friday evening and breakfast Saturday morning will be provided by the NMVFO. COVID protocols will be employed. The drive to parking for the trailhead requires high-clearance vehicles; carpooling may be necessary for a short distance. \nThe hike to the work area will begin with a 600′ descent in elevation followed by a short stream crossing. The rest of the hike is gentle elevation gain next to a small stream. \nYou are welcome to join us on Friday evening (for dinner and camping) or Saturday morning (for breakfast or at the start of the project). Just let us know what your plans are by contacting Gena Robertson at g.robertson@nmvfo.org. \nDifficulty: 2 Pulaskis \nGroup Size: 15 \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at our Volunteer FAQ’s\, or email the project leader. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/borrego-mesa-trail-150-pecos-wilderness/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/borrego_small.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Gena Robertson":MAILTO:g.robertson@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210908T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210908T140000 DTSTAMP:20260428T012838 CREATED:20210822T160850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211128T154919Z UID:4280-1631089800-1631109600@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Juan Tomas Follow Up 1 (ABQ Open Space) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Nine NMVFO volunteers worked with two CABQ Open Space Division personnel to continue building a trail connector in Juan Tomas Open Space which was started in August. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: This is the first of two projects this week\, a continuation of building new trail in Juan Tomas Open Space\, south of Tijeras. Directions to the meeting location will be provided to those who sign up. All tools will be provided. Required: work gloves and eye protection (sunglasses). Please wear sturdy boots and bring a daypack with lunch\, snacks\, water and sunblock. Masks are not required\, but please have one handy in your pack. A hat is highly recommended\, and raingear if rain is in the forecast. As a reminder\, pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects.\nPlease sign up below by Sunday\, September 5.\nHope to see you there!\nDifficulty: 1 Pulaski\nGroup Size: 15\nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at our Volunteer FAQ’s\, or email the project leader. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/juan-tomas-follow-up-1-abq-open-space/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Juan-Tomas-Follow-up-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Blackmore":MAILTO:j.blackmore@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210910T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210910T140000 DTSTAMP:20260428T012838 CREATED:20210822T160906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211128T154935Z UID:4284-1631262600-1631282400@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Juan Tomas Follow Up 2 (ABQ Open Space) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Seven NMVFO volunteers joined three CABQ Open Space Division personnel to complete finish-work on a new trail connector in Juan Tomas Open Space. A retaining wall was built\, and countless stumps and roots removed! \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: This is the first of two projects this week\, a continuation of building new trail in Juan Tomas Open Space\, south of Tijeras. Directions to the meeting location will be provided to those who sign up. All tools will be provided. Required: work gloves and eye protection (sunglasses). Please wear sturdy boots and bring a daypack with lunch\, snacks\, water and sunblock. Masks are not required\, but please have one handy in your pack. A hat is highly recommended\, and raingear if rain is in the forecast. As a reminder\, pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects.\nPlease sign up below by Tuesday\, September 7.\nHope to see you there!\nDifficulty: \nGroup Size: 15\nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at our Volunteer FAQ’s\, or email the project leader. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/juan-tomas-follow-up-2-abq-open-space/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Juan-Tomas-Follow-up-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Blackmore":MAILTO:j.blackmore@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210911T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210911T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T012839 CREATED:20210212T161210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210919T200331Z UID:3754-1631347200-1631372400@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Cleanup in the Jemez (Jemez RD) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: In partnership with NM Outdoor Recreation Division\, 25 NMVFO volunteers and one USFS staff member drove along FS Road 376 in the Jemez\, stopping at pullouts to remove litter from dispersed campsites and fishing spots. Two large truck beds of trash were removed!\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: Come join us as we partner with the ORD on a post-Labor Day cleanup along scenic FS Road 376 and the Rio Cebolla in the Jemez Ranger District. Vehicles will drive and “leapfrog” each other\, stopping at dispersed campsites and fishing spots to remove litter after the holiday weekend. The section of 376 that we’ll be on is a dirt road\, approximately 18 miles in length\, washboarded in areas but suitable for all vehicles. Gloves\, garbage bags and litter grabbers will be provided. We’ll meet at 8:00 AM at the intersection of Hwy 4 and NM 485 to sign waivers and break into two groups. A small group will drive to the southwest end of the cleanup area\, about 5 miles north of the Gilman Tunnels\, and leapfrog northeast from there. Meanwhile the second\, larger group will caravan north through Jemez Springs and past the San Antonio Campground to begin where FS 376 crosses NM 126\, and leapfrog southwest from there. The plan is to work until the two groups meet. Please bring a full tank of gas\, lunch\, water and snacks\, hat and sunblock\, and come prepared for the possibility of rain.\nYou can sign up below until Thursday\, September 9. Thanks for volunteering to help in the Jemez!\nDifficulty: \nGroup Size: 25\nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at our Volunteer FAQ’s\, or email the project leader.\nPlease read our volunteer guidelines before signing up for this project. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/cleanup-in-the-jemez/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/cleanup-in-the-jemez.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Blackmore":MAILTO:j.blackmore@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210918T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210918T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T012839 CREATED:20210116T204822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T155850Z UID:3450-1631952000-1631984400@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Ox Canyon Trail (Mountainair RD) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: On Sept 18th\, 2021 seven volunteers cleared over 70 trees from Ox Canyon in the southern 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\n  \n  \nDescription: The work will be mostly cutting trees that have fallen on the trail. The project will require an 8-mile round trip hike with 2000 feet of elevation gain. We will walk up Ox Canyon and then north on Manzano Crest Trail. We will split into 2 groups\, so some people will not need to hike the whole distance. \nCamping will be available at the Ox Canyon Trailhead Friday the 17th\, and volunteers are welcome to stay and camp Saturday night after the project ends. This is just a large parking area with NO facilities (no bathrooms\, no water). The final 5 miles is on a dirt road that is fine for passenger cars. NMVFO will provide breakfast on Saturday. Please bring your own food and water for the trail and maybe a little extra water for the campsite. \nDifficulty: \nGroup Size: 20 \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at our Volunteer FAQ’s\, or email the project leader. \nPlease read our volunteer guidelines before signing up for this project. \nSign Up URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/trail-canyon-mountainair-rd/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/manzano-crest-cepilla-s.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Don Lemke":MAILTO:d.lemke@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211001T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211003T140000 DTSTAMP:20260428T012839 CREATED:20210116T204822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T005744Z UID:3454-1633075200-1633269600@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Soda Springs Trail #306 Backpack (Santa Fe NF) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Eight NMVFO volunteers backpacked 2.7 miles to a campsite at Soda Springs along the Rio Grande near Buckman\, NM. Over three days the volunteers brushed all the 1.1-mile Soda Springs Trail that goes to the top of a lava-flow mesa\, constructed one and repaired another rock retaining wall to support the trail\, closed of a social trail\, and constructed 21 drainage structures to route runoff off the trail. The view from the top of the mesa was breathtaking.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: Join us on a short backpacking project to improve drainage\, widen tread\, repair several retaining walls\, clear brush\, and close off a social trail along the popular Soda Springs Trail near Buckman\, NM. We will hike to and set up a base camp close to the Rio Grande about 2.6 miles from the parking lot at the Buckman Diversion structure (Coord. 35.83541\, -106.16170\, Google map). After setting up camp\, we will hike about 1.0 miles up the Soda Springs Trail with our tools to Sagebrush Flats and work back towards base camp. \nYou should bring along enough food for the duration of your stay and your personal stove. NMVFO will reimburse you at the rate of $15/day. Bring a daypack to carry your water\, lunch\, snacks\, rain gear\, etc. along the trail while we are working on it. We strongly recommend bringing sunscreen. NMVFO will provide camp water filters\, but bring a personal filter if you desire. \nThe USFS requires trail workers to wear long-sleeve shirts\, long pants\, work gloves\, hiking shoes/boots (no open-toed shoes or sandals)\, eye protection\, and hard hats. If you have a hard hat\, please bring it. NMVFO will provide hard hats for everyone else. NMVFO will provide the tools\, which we all will get to carry to base camp. \nWhile the project starts on the morning of Friday\, October 1st\, you are welcome to join us on Friday night or Saturday morning and spend as much time working with us as you can. Please let the Project Leader know if you will be joining us later. \nWe will adhere to the Covid-19 protocols in effect at the start of the project. Specific details will be provided prior to that time. \nReminder: Pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects. \nPlease sign up below: Closing date for signups is September 28th\, 2021. \nDifficulty: Pulaskis \nGroup size: Up to 15 \nMeet at: Buckman Diversion Structure parking lot at 35.83541\, -106.16170 \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at our Volunteer FAQ’s\, or email the project leader. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/soda-springs-santa-fe-nf/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/soda_springs.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Timmer":MAILTO:m.timmer@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211009T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211009T143000 DTSTAMP:20260428T012840 CREATED:20210130T184959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230225T202719Z UID:3456-1633768200-1633789800@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Women's Trail Workshop (ABQ Open Space) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Five NMVFO volunteers attended a workshop taught by a sixth volunteer near the Embudo Trailhead at Indian School Open Space\, followed by a trail-building session rerouting a trail and closing off the old trail. The volunteers were joined by 2 ABQ Open Space Division 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 \n Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nDescription: Enjoy the camaraderie of other women as we learn or review some trail-building basics\, then spend the day building new trail. We will go over tools\, techniques\, and best practices\, with plenty of time for questions and feedback. \nWe’ll meet at the Indian School Trailhead (aka Embudo Trailhead) at 8:30 AM for a short hike to our work site\, where we’ll sit for about an hour of “classroom” time to go over some basics before diving into our hands-on learning. \nPlease bring your own work gloves and eye protection (sunglasses)\, plus lunch\, snacks and plenty of water in a day pack. Please also bring sturdy boots\, a hat\, and sunblock (rain gear if rain is predicted). A notebook and pen could also prove useful! It could be chilly in the morning during the classroom portion\, so extra layers are recommended. We’ll stop for lunch at around noon\, and after work we’ll begin hiking out at around 2:00. \nWe’ll be joined by one or two ABQ Open Space personnel who will be available to help demonstrate and answer questions throughout the trail construction portion of the day. \nPlease register below by Wednesday\, Oct 6th. If you are bringing a friend\, she will need to register as well. Hope you can join us! \nDifficulty: 2 Pulaskis \nCost: Free! \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at our Volunteer FAQ’s\, or email the project leader. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/womens-trail-workshop-sandia-rd-2/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/50428839172_50d8877239_c.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Blackmore":MAILTO:j.blackmore@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211015T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211017T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T012840 CREATED:20210116T204822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211023T190557Z UID:3560-1634317200-1634486400@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Apache Kid Wilderness 1 (Magdalena RD) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nDescription: Join NMVFO on a two-day\, two-night project along the Apache Kid Trail #43. Come prepared to clear numerous downed trees and brush back a four-mile segment of Apache Kid. We will start out Saturday morning from our base camp at Springtime Campground\, working our way up to the San Mateo Peak spur trail. Time permitting\, we will also tackle a one-mile segment of the close by but less-traveled Shipman Trail #50\, part of the Grand Enchantment Trail network\, which needs some love—additional log clearing\, lopping\, and tread improvements. The project will require a strenuous hike in and out each day\, but there will also be plenty of lighter work to keep us busy within a couple of miles of our base camp for those who find the hiking intimidating. NMVFO will provide dinner on Friday night\, breakfast and dinner on Saturday\, and breakfast on Sunday morning. Volunteers should bring packed lunches to eat along the trail on Saturday and Sunday. Volunteers are encouraged to join us on Friday night for an early start on Saturday\, but are welcome to join on Saturday morning as schedules allow. \nNMVFO will supply the tools for the project. \nNMVFO will be practicing the then current COVID-19 protocols on this project. Specific details will be provided prior to the start of the project. \nReminder: Pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects. \nPlease sign up by October 8\, 2021. \nMeeting Location: Springtime Campground\, Latitude: 33.57472062\, Longitude: -107.4039569. Springtime Campground is straightforward to navigate to on Forest Road 225. It is reachable in a passenger car\, but a vehicle with AWD/4WD and moderate off-road capability would be most comfortable.  URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/apache-kid-wilderness-1/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/apache_overlook_IMG_5491-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Anna Flessner":MAILTO:a.flessner@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211022T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211024T123000 DTSTAMP:20260428T012840 CREATED:20210116T204822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T155008Z UID:3562-1634893200-1635078600@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Apache Kid Wilderness 2 Backpack (Magdalena RD) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Seven volunteers hiked from Springtime Campground to a base camp near San Mateo Spring for a three day project. We cleared 34 blowdowns from Cowboy Trail\, 61 blowdowns and improved trail visibility on Shipman Trail\, and almost finished lopping Apache Kid Trail from the intersection with Shipman down to the 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 Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\n  \n  \nDescription: Join NMVFO on an unsupported backpack project (which means: bring and cook your own food\, help carry in all tools) on the Apache Kid Trail #43 and/or Shipman Trail #50 in the Apache Kid Wilderness. The exact work will depend on the progress of Apache Kid 1 Project the previous week\, and the work of Wilderness Rangers during the summer. This wilderness has had several recent burns\, so a large number of blowdowns need to be cleared. Shipman is disappearing\, and needs treadwork\, cairns\, and lopping to make the trail visible. Expect to hike 5 or more miles each day in challenging steep terrain. A scouting report and photos should give you a better idea of what we will encounter. \nWe expect to begin hiking back to our cars on Sunday\, October 24\, mid-morning. \nMeeting Location: Springtime Campground\, Latitude: 33.57472062\, Longitude: -107.4039569. Springtime Campground is straightforward to navigate to on Forest Road 225. It is reachable in a passenger car\, but a vehicle with AWD/4WD and moderate off-road capability would be most comfortable. Google Maps link. \nDifficulty: 4 Pulaskis \nGroup Size: 10 \nPlease bring:\n• Your own face mask and work gloves (required)\, long pants\, long-sleeved shirts\, sturdy boots\, as required by the Forest Service. NMVFO/Forest Service will provide the tools and hard hats.\n• Eye protection (sunglasses)\n• A packing list will be provided in an update to this listing. Bring a backpack\, tent\, sleeping bag and sleeping pad\, water bottles\, sufficient meals.  An outfitter will cache a supply of water for us near our campsite. We will supply group water filters just in case\, but you can also bring your own. \nCurrent Covid-19 protocols will be enforced. Details will be provided prior to the start of the project. \nPlease note that pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects. \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at our Volunteer FAQ’s\, or email the project leader. If you need any backpacking equipment\, please email the project leader\, who will be glad to help. \nPlease read our volunteer guidelines before signing up for this project. \nPlease sign up by October 15\, 2021. \nThis project is full but you can still sign up to be put on the waitlist. \nGet on the Waitlist URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/apache-kid-wilderness-2/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/apache_blowdowns_IMG_0982.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jim (Sagebrush) Sells":MAILTO:j.sells@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211027T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211027T153000 DTSTAMP:20260428T012841 CREATED:20211015T203455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211105T134216Z UID:4446-1635325200-1635348600@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Dalton Creek Restoration Project (Pecos RD) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Eleven NMVFO volunteers cut over 300 willow sticks and planted them in 60 auger holes to help restore a wetlands area along Dalton Creek\, a tributary to the Pecos River. The wetlands had been damaged by a recent large flood. The volunteers also planted and raked in native grass seed on over 16\,000 square feet of disturbed areas\, a two-track that was being closed\, and a former camping area. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: Join NMVFO for a wetland restoration project along Dalton Creek\, a tributary of the Pecos River. We’ll be planting native willows\, grasses\, and other plants around a reconstructed beaver pond. The wetland and former beaver ponds were damaged by a large flood several years ago and are being restored by the Upper Pecos Watershed Association. \nWe will meet on October 27th at 9:00 am at the parking lot at the intersection of Forest Roads (FR) 123 and 123A. The turnoff onto FR 123 is about 5.5 miles north of the town of Pecos on Highway 63. The parking lot is about 1.5 miles up FR123. From the parking lot we will carpool to the beaver pond. \nPlease bring a day pack with lunch\, snacks\, rain gear\, and plenty of water. The Forest Service requires that workers wear work gloves\, long pants\, long-sleeved shirts\, and sturdy boots. NMVFO will provide the tools and hard hats (if needed). \nCurrent Covid-19 protocols will be in effect; details will be provided prior to the start of the project. \nPlease note that pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects. \nDifficulty: \nGroup Size: 25 \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at Volunteer FAQ\, or email the project leader. \nPlease read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/dalton-creek-restoration-project-pecos-rd/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Dalton-Creek.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Timmer":MAILTO:m.timmer@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211029T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211031T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T012841 CREATED:20210915T101554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T010126Z UID:4360-1635494400-1635699600@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Wilderness First Aid Class DESCRIPTION:Description: The US Forest Service will be putting on a 3-day CPR/AED/Blood Borne Pathogen (BBP) & Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course\, October 29-31. All three days of training will be held at the New Mexico Bureau of Geology & Mineral Resources in Socorro. This will be a full 3 days of class plus outside hands-on exercises. Certification will be granted by the American Health and Safety Institute upon successful completion. CPR/AED/WFA certification will be valid for two years\, blood borne pathogens for one. \nThere is no fee for the course\, and space is limited to 20 participants. Priority will be given to current paid NMVFO members and/or active volunteers (participating in at least one project this season). Early registration for NMVFO members/volunteers will end October 1. Any remaining seats will be opened up to other active US Forest Service volunteer partners (BCH\, FOSM\, NM Wild\, NM SAR\, etc.). \nSpecific details on what to bring\, start/end times\, etc.\, will be sent to all participants at a later date (likely 8AM-5pm each day). Please contact Nick Tenorio at n.tenorio@nmvfo.org if you have any questions. \nDifficulty: Pulaski \nGroup Size: 20 – We have reached our maximum number allowed for this class. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/wilderness-first-aid-class/ CATEGORIES:Class,Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/49163598653_8a2a42ecbd_c.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nick Tenorio":MAILTO:n.tenorio@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211105T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211107T140000 DTSTAMP:20260428T012841 CREATED:20210821T220038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211128T155227Z UID:4212-1636135200-1636293600@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:San Lorenzo Canyon (BLM Socorro) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: 18 volunteers constructed over a mile of new trail along the south rim of San Lorenzo Canyon\, while camping at the nearby cottonwood grove.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: Come join us as we build new trail and convert user trail for 2 miles on BLM land along scenic San Lorenzo Canyon outside of Socorro NM. The drive to the camping area (Google Maps does not understand the canyon\, so we will flag the route.) is on 5 miles of dirt road with intermittent loose sand\, normally passable in passenger cars with sufficient care. \nYou are welcome to join us on Friday evening for car-camping– bring your own dinner. Saturday breakfast and dinner and Sunday breakfast will be provided by NMVFO cooks. Bring your own pack lunches for Saturday and Sunday. If you live nearby and do not wish to car-camp\, that is fine — just let the project leader know. \nDifficulty: Pulaskis \nGroup Size: 24 \nCurrent Covid-19 protocols will be observed. Details will be provided prior to the start of the project. \nPlease bring:\n• Your own work gloves (required) and face mask\n• Eye protection (sunglasses)\n• Gloves\, long pants\, long-sleeved shirts and sturdy boots are required. \nNMVFO/BLM will provide the tools\, and hard hats are not required. \nPlease note that pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects. \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at our Volunteer FAQ’s\, or email the project leader. \nPlease read our Volunteer Guidelines  before signing up for this project. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/san-lorenzo-canyon/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2021-San-Lorenzo-scaled-e1631902539717.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jim (Sagebrush) Sells":MAILTO:j.sells@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211110T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211110T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T012842 CREATED:20211020T130350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T140023Z UID:4454-1636534800-1636556400@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Carlito Springs (Bernalillo County Open Space) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Twenty NMVFO volunteers and three Bernalillo County Open Space personnel completed nearly 200 feet of tread improvements along .6 mile of trail\, brushed back foliage along 3/4 mile\, and built 10 drainage structures and a retaining wall at Carlito Springs 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\nDescription: Come join us on a Wednesday project at BernCo’s Carlito Springs Open Space. The property is currently closed to the public until Spring 2022\, so this will be a fun opportunity to have the trail to ourselves. We’ll meet there at 9:00 AM (exact location TBD) and hike in with tools ~3/4 mile to our work site(s). We’ll stop for lunch around noon and begin our hike out around 2:00 PM. Tasks for the day will include tread repair and building a crib wall. Required: work gloves\, eye protection (sunglasses)\, boots and long pants. Please bring a long-sleeved shirt as well\, and a day pack with lunch\, snacks\, sunblock and water (and rain gear if applicable). \nA reminder that pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects. \nDifficulty: \nGroup Size: 20 – This number has been reached.  To be added to the waitlist\, please use the button below. \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at Volunteer FAQ\, or email the project leader. \nPlease read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/carlito-springs-bernalillo-county-open-space/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Carlitos-e1697754358834.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Blackmore":MAILTO:j.blackmore@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211113T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211114T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T012842 CREATED:20211006T042337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220304T205934Z UID:4416-1636794000-1636905600@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Emory Pass South (Gila NF) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Six NMVFO volunteers made tread improvements along 1.5 miles of the Black Range Crest Trail #79 south of Emory Pass in the Gila NF\, partnering with volunteers from the Gila Chapter of the Back Country Horsemen who removed logs and brushed back encroaching vegetation on the Crest Trail and trail #796 nearby.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: Come join us at beautiful Emory Pass in the Gila as we partner with the Back Country Horsemen of NM\, Gila Chapter\, for trail maintenance on Crest Trail #79\, south of the pass. Volunteers have the option of working one or both days over the weekend of November 13-14. Those who work both days are encouraged to camp with the group at the nearby Iron Creek Campground. Note that on this project volunteers will supply all of their own food. The campground has pit toilets but no water. Tent sites are available and there is space in the parking area for RV’s. As a reminder\, pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects. \nWe will mainly be doing tread work\, with some brushing and lopping thrown in. We could be hiking up to 1.5 miles to reach the work site(s) each day. Tools and hard hats will be provided. For work during the day\, please bring a day pack with sunblock\, rain gear\, clothing layers\, lunch\, snacks\, and plenty of water. Work gloves\, long pants\, long sleeves\, boots and eye protection (sunglasses) are required. For camping\, bring a warm sleeping bag; it will be cold! 🙂 Any questions\, feel free to contact the project leader\, Jenny B.  Hope you can join us! \nSign up below by Tuesday\, November 9. \nDifficulty: \nGroup Size: 15 \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at Volunteer FAQ\, or email the project leader. \nPlease read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/emory-pass-south-gila-nf/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Dan-Potter-photo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Blackmore":MAILTO:j.blackmore@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220226T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220226T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T012842 CREATED:20220121T164202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T161711Z UID:4740-1645862400-1645891200@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:North Field Loop Trail (Valle de Oro NWR) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: For the first project of NMVFO’s 40th Anniversary Year\, we improved the North Field Loop Trail at the Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge\, the Southwest’s first urban wildlife refuge. A team of 17 NMVFO Volunteers\, including 14 current and former Board members\, and Valle de Oro staff cleared over 2000 feet of trail by leveling and defining tread\, clearing debris and invasive vegetation. We also cleared an adjoining acequia of debris and vegetation. A great crew with McClouds and rakes made for a great start to the 2022 project season.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: The Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge is the Southwest’s first urban wildlife refuge. It serves as an oasis for both wildlife and people. Established in 2012\, the refuge is beginning to transition from agriculture fields to a diversity of native habitats and visitor amenities. We will improve the North Field Loop Trail by leveling and defining tread\, clearing debris and invasive vegetation. We will also clear an adjoining acequia and install signs as time permits. We will meet in the Valle de Oro Visitor Center parking lot at 8:00 AM to sign in. Dakota Dominguez\, Valle de Oro Park Ranger\, will present a short talk on the refuge. We will then proceed by car caravan to the work site to review the planned work and conduct a safety briefing. \nVolunteers must wear sturdy boots (preferred) or shoes (no sandals)\, long pants\, eye protection and work gloves. Long sleeve shirts are recommended. 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. \nPandemic protocols: Covid-safe practices will apply. All participants will be required to wear masks when working in close proximity to others. The volunteer group will not exceed 20 participants. The Visitors’ Center restroom facilities will be open; masks will be required to enter. Registrants will be updated by email in the week(s) before the project with the latest information. If you are not feeling well on the day of the project\, please text the Project Leader at 505-314-3374. \nDirections: Valle de Oro is located approximately 10 miles south of Albuquerque’s Big I. Coming from the North\, take Interstate 25 South to Rio Bravo (Exit 220). Go West on Rio Bravo\, then South on Broadway for approximately 2.25 miles. Turn West on Desert\, cross the Railrunner Tracks\, then turn South on 2nd Street. The entrance to Valle de Oro will be on your right in about 0.75 miles. At the entrance\, proceed to Visitor Center parking. Please plan to be there a little before 8:00 AM. \nTo sign up: Click on the button below and fill out the contact information. A waitlist will become available once the project is full. \nDifficulty: \nGroup Size: 20 \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at Volunteer FAQ\, or email the project leader. \nPlease read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/north-field-loop-trail-valle-de-oro-nwr/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/VdO-Field.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed DiBello":MAILTO:e.dibello@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220311T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220311T143000 DTSTAMP:20260428T012843 CREATED:20211229T220409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T162209Z UID:4562-1646992800-1647009000@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Trail Workshop - Outdoor Classroom (CABQ OS) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: 10 volunteers took part in classroom learning followed by instruction at the work site and 15 minutes of practice\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: Come learn some trail-building basics at Tijeras Open Space. We’ll meet at CABQ Open Space’s newly-acquired Tijeras Education Building at 10:00AM to begin an hour or more of book learning\, followed by an instructional walkthru on a nearby trail and some hands-on practice. Tools will be supplied. \nThis 101 course will provide an important base of knowledge for anyone who also plans to join our hands-on trail-building field training workshop the following day\, Saturday March 12th.  New volunteers are encouraged to join us for either or both of these March workshops. Anyone who would like a skills refresher is welcome too! \nPlease bring your own work gloves. Also required: long pants\, sturdy boots or shoes\, and eye protection (sunglasses). Highly recommended: layered clothing for a chilly start and a warm afternoon; a hat; a day pack with water and snacks; pen and notebook. We will follow any pandemic protocols in effect in March. \nIf you’d like to join us please sign up below by Tuesday March 8th. Note that space is limited. Once the project fills we will start a waitlist. Hope to see you there! \nDifficulty: \nGroup Size: 15 \nCost: Free! \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at Volunteer FAQ\, or email the project leader. \nPlease read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/trail-workshop-outdoor-classroom-abq-os/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2022-outdoor-classroom.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Blackmore":MAILTO:j.blackmore@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220312T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220312T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T012843 CREATED:20220104T203902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T162358Z UID:4566-1647073800-1647097200@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Trail Workshop - Field (CABQ Open Space) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Twenty-one NMVFO volunteers joined five personnel from the Albuquerque Open Space Division to build several hundred feet of new trail through rugged terrain that required construction of numerous rock walls. When completed\, this trail will replace an existing eroding trail that cuts through an area containing a concentration of Native American cultural artifacts.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: This session will build upon skills introduced at the March 11 class for new volunteers\, but anyone is welcome to sign up for either or both sessions. The field training will take place at a property newly acquired by the Open Space Division which will soon include an education center\, the Tijeras Education Building. Experienced Open Space personnel and NMVFO members will help mentor volunteers as we re-route an existing trail. Expected tasks include building the new trail segment following a better path identified by pin flags and closing off the old section by covering it with branches and any nearby rocks\, transplanting available cactuses\, and scarifying the surface (“tread”) to slow erosion and encourage new growth. Building the new trail may include clearing or trimming existing plants\, reshaping the trail’s surface to improve drainage\, and reinforcing it with rocks as needed. \nVolunteers should wear sturdy boots or shoes (no sandals)\, long pants\, and bring work gloves\, hat\, sun protection\, and other apparel appropriate for the predicted weather. Also bring a day pack with water\, snacks\, lunch\, and other necessities. We will follow any pandemic protocols for outdoor gatherings in effect in March. Registered volunteers will be provided updates on the project by email. \nDirections:  We will meet by 8:30 AM in the parking lot of the future Tijeras Education Building at 15600 Old Route 66. As shown on this map\, if coming from Albuquerque on I-40\, turn south at the Tramway Blvd exit\, then turn left on Central Ave. and continue driving west for 1.2 miles. \nDifficulty: \nGroup Size: 20 \nCost: Free! \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at Volunteer FAQ\, or email the project leader. \nPlease read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/trail-workshop-field-abq-os/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2022-field-training.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Benson":MAILTO:L.Benson@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR