BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//New Mexico Volunteers For The Outdoors - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:New Mexico Volunteers For The Outdoors
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:20180311T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20181104T080000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20190310T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20191103T080000
END:STANDARD
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
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200822T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200822T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T203639
CREATED:20191227T042131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201114T192722Z
UID:1633-1598085000-1598112000@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Juan Tomas (ABQ Open Space)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Fourteen NMVFO volunteers joined five staff members of the Albuquerque Open Space Division to clear and construct 1\,425 feet of new trail through a forested area of the Juan Tomas Open Space in the Manzanita Mountains. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n \n\n  \nDescription: Albuquerque’s Open Space Division maintains five areas east of the Sandia and Manzanita Mountains. See https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/open-space/lands/east-mountain-open-space. The largest of these is the Juan Tomas Open Space\, which encompasses 1\,290 acres of primarily piñon-juniper forest growing as high as 7\,760 feet. It lies adjacent to the Sandia Ranger District’s extensive multi-use trail network. \nTo follow up on projects during the past 2 years\, we will be using a variety of tools to clear vegetation and excavate the forest’s surface to create a smooth well-drained trail segment. No strenuous hiking will be involved. Participants should wear sturdy boots or work shoes (no sandals or soft shoes)\, long pants\, long-sleeved shirts\, 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 and lunch\, sunscreen\, hand sanitizer\, and personal items. We may finish before 4:00 pm; volunteers are also welcome to leave earlier if necessary. \nPandemic Precautions: We will be practicing social distancing with masks and other related protocols. Unfortunately\, carpooling will be restricted to members of the same household\, and the size of the workforce will be limited to 15 people. So sign up below as soon as possible to avoid being placed on a waiting list. An update with more details will be emailed to registrants shortly before the project. \nMeeting Place: Take the Tijeras exit from Interstate 40\, drive south on State Highway 337 for 9 miles (passing by Juan Tomas Road). Turn east (left) on Oak Flat Road. Continue east (past the Oak Flat Group Picnic Area) for about 1.8 miles. Turn into the gravel parking area on the left side of the road in front of a pipe gate as shown on this satellite view. \nDifficulty:  1 Pulaski \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 http://nmvfo.org/volunteer/volunteer-faq\, or email the project leader. \n 
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/juan-tomas-abq-open-space-2/
CATEGORIES:Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/juan_tomas_8_22_2020.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Benson":MAILTO:L.Benson@nmvfo.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200820T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200823T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T203639
CREATED:20191227T041806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T015335Z
UID:1631-1597942800-1598191200@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Dockweiler Trail (Santa Fe NF)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: 19 volunteers Cleared 74 deadfalls and brushed 5 miles of the Dockweiler Trail\nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format) \nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nDescription: Join NMVFO on a car-camping project to clear downed trees and remove brush along the Dockweiler Trail #259 in the Pecos Wilderness of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF). We will camp at the SFNF’s Panchuela Admin Site near Panchuela Creek at a cool 8320’ elevation. Breakfasts and dinners (except for Thursday evening) will be provided by NMVFO. COVID protocols will be employed. Specific details will be provided prior to the start of the project.\nWhile the project starts at 5:00 pm on Thursday\, August 20th\, you are welcome to join us Friday or Saturday morning before 8:00 am. Just let us know what your plans are by contacting Mike Timmer at m.timmer@nmvfo.org.\nReminder: Pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects.\nMeet at: Panchuela Admin Site. Coordinates 35.829569N  105.663997W\nHow to find us: Look for the green NMVFO signs starting at the Panchuela Road turnoff from Forest Road 121.\nPlease sign up below. The closing date for signups is August 17th 5:00 pm.\nDifficulty: 3 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 http://nmvfo.org/volunteer/volunteer-faq\, or email the project leader.\nThis project is made possible by a grant from the National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance. \n \n\nSign Up
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/doc-wiler-trail-santa-fe-nf/
CATEGORIES:Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/50317033666_408e3cd672_c.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Timmer":MAILTO:m.timmer@nmvfo.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200814T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200814T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T203639
CREATED:20200822T005733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201114T193045Z
UID:3058-1597392000-1597408200@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Juan Tomas Small Group Project
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: A group of five volunteers spent a half day at Juan Tomas Open Space. They removed berms along the edge of the trail as requested by CABQ OSD. They also removed 10 stumps and roots from the trail and built 9 drainage features. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/juan-tomas-small-group-project/
CATEGORIES:Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2020-Juan-Tomas-Add-on.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Blackmore":MAILTO:j.blackmore@nmvfo.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200805T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200805T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T203639
CREATED:20200114T034349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201114T193140Z
UID:1627-1596614400-1596645000@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Nambe Lake Trail (Santa Fe NF)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Ten volunteers closed off dozens of user trails along Nambe Lake Trail. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)  \nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nDescription: Come join us on a one-day midweek project on the Nambe Lake Trail leading (appropriately enough) to Nambe Lake. The Forest Service has requested our help in closing off “social trails” and marking the main trail up to the lake. We will also be installing some signs on trees at a couple confusing junctions. \nWe will meet at the Winsor Trailhead at 8:00AM on Wednesday\, Aug 5th. There we’ll divide into small groups in accordance with USFS (and State of NM) Covid-19 protocols\, and separately hike 2.1 miles along the Winsor Trail to begin our work near the Winsor-Nambe trail junction. Nambe Lake is an additional 1.2 steep miles up from the junction. Volunteers are required to bring face masks\, work gloves\, sturdy boots\, eye protection (sunglasses)\, long pants and long sleeves. NMVFO will provide hard hats and tools. Please also bring a daypack with sunscreen\, rain gear\, lunch and snacks\, and plenty of water (and/or a filter if you’d rather take water from Nambe Creek). And please leave your pets at home! \nSign up below by Sunday August 2nd if you’d like to join. Hope to see you there! \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 http://nmvfo.org/volunteer/volunteer-faq\, or email the project leader. \n\nSign Up
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/nambe-lake-trail-santa-fe-nf/
CATEGORIES:Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/nambe_lake.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Blackmore":MAILTO:j.blackmore@nmvfo.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200715
DTSTAMP:20260424T203639
CREATED:20200720T230737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201114T193248Z
UID:2533-1594684800-1594771199@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Trigo Canyon Small Group Project Continued
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: A group of 9 volunteers hiked up New Canyon in the Manzanos and worked down the upper part of Trigo Trail\, clearing over 50 trees. Trigo is now clear from bottom to top. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/trigo-add-on-3/
CATEGORIES:Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/trigo-2020-3.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Don Lemke":MAILTO:d.lemke@nmvfo.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200710T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200710T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T203639
CREATED:20200711T203211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201114T193328Z
UID:2369-1594368000-1594382400@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Manzano Crest Trail Small Group Project
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Two volunteers hiked the Manzano Crest Trail between Capilla Peak and the Trigo Canyon Trail and removed 7 fallen trees. With only a half days work they were able to clear 600 feet of the trail. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nRemove deadfall from the Manzano Crest Trail. We will remove deadfall between the intersection of the Trigo Canyon Trail and Capilla Peak.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/manzano-crest-trail-small-group-project/
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:20200625T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200628T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T203639
CREATED:20200114T030212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201114T193412Z
UID:1587-1593075600-1593352800@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Skyline Trail Backpack (Santa Fe NF)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Thirteen hardy folks\, including a ten-year-old boy and his father\, volunteered for a four-day backpacking project into the Pecos Wilderness in the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) The group cleared 67 downed trees (deadfalls) using crosscut saws and removed brush using loppers and pruning saws along 2.5 miles of the Skyline Trail from Puerto Nambe to Penitente Peak. They set up a base camp in the meadow at Puerto Nambe surrounded by spruce-fir forest. The Pecos Chapter of the Backcountry Horsemen of America supported the group by transporting tools and equipment to and from the base camp. In accordance with SFNF COVID-19 protocols\, the group was split into four-person work crews. Each crew was led by a USFS-certified sawyer. The crews worked so hard that the trail was cleared by the end of the second day. Most of the group spent the third day climbing Santa Fe Baldy and visiting Lake Katherine. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nDescription: Join us on a four-day backpacking project to clear downed trees and improve drainage and\ntread along the popular Skyline Trail. We will be setting up a base camp in the beautiful meadows at\nPuerto Nambe surrounded by spruce-fir forest. The Backcountry Horsemen of America will be\nsupporting us by transporting our tools and cooking equipment to the base camp. The base camp will be\nabout 4.2 miles from the Winsor trailhead at the Santa Fe Ski Basin. While the project starts on\nThursday\, June 25th\, you are welcome to join us on Friday or Saturday and spend as much time working\nwith us as you can. Reminder: Pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects. \nWe will be practicing social distancing on this project. Specific details will be provided prior to the start\nof the project. \nMeet at: Winsor Trailhead at the Santa Fe Ski Basin Lower Parking lot\, GPS Trailhead Coordinates N35°\n47.698’ W105° 48.262’ \nPlease sign up below. Closing date for sign-ups is Saturday June 20th\, 2020. \nDifficulty: 3 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 http://nmvfo.org/volunteer/volunteer-faq\, or email the project leader(s). \nThis project is made possible by a grant from the National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/skyline-trail-backpack-santa-fe-nf/
CATEGORIES:Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/50072816867_1fe7088bfe_o-e1593814266174.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Timmer":MAILTO:m.timmer@nmvfo.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200619T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200619T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T203639
CREATED:20200705T181450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201114T193504Z
UID:2349-1592553600-1592586000@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Osha Trail Small Group Project
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: A small group of 4 volunteers cleared deadfall from the lower section of the Osha trail in the Manzano Mountains from the trailhead to about 4 miles in. They also blocked off approximately 200 ft. of user trails along the way. One mile of the trail needed the most amount of deadfall removal. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)  \nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nRemove deadfall from the lower section of the Osha Trail in the Manzano Mountains. We will start out from the trailhead and clear any deadfall from the trail that we come across. We will also close any user trails that deviate from the trail.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/osha-trail-small-group-project/
CATEGORIES:Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2020-Lower-Osha.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Don Lemke":MAILTO:d.lemke@nmvfo.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200526T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200526T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T203639
CREATED:20200705T180138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201114T193559Z
UID:2346-1590480000-1590512400@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Trigo Canyon Small Group Project - Continued
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Two small groups of four volunteers each removed deadfall from the Trigo Canyon Trail in the Manzano Mountains. One group started from the east side hiking up the New Canyon trail until they reached the crest and then proceeded to clear deadfall from the Trigo Canyon trail. The other group started at the Trigo Canyon trailhead and continued clearing deadfall from where the previous project ended. In all 90 trees were removed from the trail over the course of the day. There is still a section of the trail that needs to be cleared. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)  \nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nRemove deadfall from the Trigo Canyon Trail. We will start out from the trailhead and hike up to the where the previous project ended and clear any deadfall that crosses the trail. If there is enough people another group will start from the crest and work down the trail.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/trigo-canyon-small-group-project-continued/
CATEGORIES:Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2020-Trigo-add-on-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Don Lemke":MAILTO:d.lemke@nmvfo.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200515T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200515T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T203640
CREATED:20200705T174213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201114T193645Z
UID:2340-1589529600-1589562000@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Trigo Canyon Small Group Project
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: A small group of four volunteers removed deadfall from the Trigo Canyon Trail in the Manzano Mountains. The trail has been cleared of downed trees starting from the trailhead to the waterfall\, which is approximately 2.3 miles. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)  \nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nRemove deadfall from the Trigo Canyon Trail. We will start out from the trailhead and clear any deadfall that crosses the trail.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/trigo-canyon-small-group-project/
CATEGORIES:Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2020-Trigo-add-on-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Don Lemke":MAILTO:d.lemke@nmvfo.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200314T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200314T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T203640
CREATED:20191227T035956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200729T210548Z
UID:1440-1584172800-1584198000@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Trail Workshop - Field (ABQ Open Space)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Rerouted part of a heavily eroded unofficial trail on sloping terrain on the north side of the opening to Embudo Canyon just south of Trail 365. Closed old trail with numerous ditches and transplanted cholla and prickly pear cactuses. Twenty-three volunteers\, including 13 first-timers\, built 700 feet of new trail and closed 600 feet of old trail. \nYoutube: \n \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\n  \nDescription: Please sign up below. This trail work training project with the Albuquerque Open Space Division follows up on an introductory classroom session held at the Albuquerque REI Store on March 12\, though other volunteers are also welcome to attend. Experienced Open Space and NMVFO trail workers will help mentor new volunteers as we maintain and re-route about 1\,500 feet of an eroding trail in the Foothills Open Space. There will be light work and heavier work\, something for everyone. Tasks will include improving drainage\, shaping the tread of new trail sections\, harvesting cactus\, building rock structures as necessary to buttress new trail\, and closing old eroded trail segments with check dams and transplanted cactus. Photos of last year’s work in similar terrain are available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/78338108@N07/albums/72157707706537074. \nParticipants should wear hiking boots or sturdy shoes (no soft shoes or sandals!)\, work gloves\, long pants\, long-sleeved shirts\, and other apparel appropriate for the predicted weather. Please bring a daypack with snacks\, water\, sunscreen\, and other personal items. We’ll meet at 8:00 AM at the Embudo Trailhead. Starbucks coffee\, juice\, fruit\, and snacks will be available to those who arrive early enough. The Open Space Division will provide a porta-potty. Depending on attendance\, we’ll probably finish work by mid-afternoon\, but volunteers are welcome to leave earlier if necessary. For volunteers bringing other people to the project\, please fill out the sign-up form (below) for each of them as well. \nDirections: Drive to the far eastern end of Indian School Road NE. Here’s a map showing the parking lot and local trail network. \nDifficulty: 1 Pulaski \nGroup Size: No limit \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at http://nmvfo.org/volunteer/volunteer-faq\, or email the project leaders.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/introduction-to-trail-construction-applied/
CATEGORIES:Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/49671133656_58878fbe70_c.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Benson":MAILTO:L.Benson@nmvfo.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200215T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T203640
CREATED:20191226T195053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201114T193742Z
UID:1523-1581755400-1581782400@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge (FWS)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Sixteen volunteers\, including five first-timers\, pole-Planted 705 Goodings Willows and 70 Cotton Trees in three locations along the Rio Grande. Work included carrying bundles of saplings near pre-drilled holes from a flat-bed trailer and carrying about half of them from where they were soaking in a side channel of the river to reload the trailer. After inserting the saplings as deep as possible into the water table\, we carefully filled in and packed the soil around the plants. (This year the soil was fairly dry and sandy\, but in previous years the soil could contain more clay and be muddy and molded into clods\, which makes the planting more difficult and time-consuming. \nYoutube: \n \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\n\nDescription: Sevilleta NWR (https://www.fws.gov/refuge/sevilleta/) protects a large area north of Socorro containing a great variety of terrain\, flora\, and fauna on both sides of the Rio Grande. Photos of last year’s project can be viewed at https://www.flickr.com/photos/78338108@N07/albums/72157703584324712. \nVolunteers for this year’s project are once again invited to help improve the riparian habitat along the Rio Grande in a restoration area that has been cleared of invasive Tamarisk trees. We will be pole-planting willows and/or cottonwoods to create an environment favorable to a variety of native wildlife\, especially the endangered Southwestern Willow Flycatcher. Refuge staff will have already drilled holes down to the water table with a heavy-duty auger and prepared the cuttings for planting\, so our main job will be inserting these small saplings and back-filling the holes (to include breaking up clods of drying soil). As this task needs to be done in late winter (before the growing season)\, please dress for chilly weather and precipitation depending on the latest forecast for Socorro. The place where we’ll be working may be muddy\, so wearing sturdy water-resistant boots or work shoes is advised if possible. Also bring work gloves and a daypack with lunch\, drinks\, and snacks. Extra water will be available at the work site. Our work may be completed by early or mid-afternoon depending on attendance. Larry will be coordinating carpooling for those interested in offering or receiving a ride. Contact Larry if you have any questions and sign up below by February 13. If you are bringing friends or family members\, please fill out another sign-up form with their information or have them do so. \nDirections: All volunteers are asked to arrive at Sevilleta’s Visitor Center by 8:30 AM to sign in\, take advantage of the indoor plumbing if desired\, and consolidate into vehicles for transportation to the work site. The project leader plans to arrive in time to brew some coffee and greet early arrivals with it\, juice\, and snacks. The center is located 60 miles south of Albuquerque’s “Big-I” on Interstate 25. Take Exit 169 and make a sharp right turn at the first intersection. As shown on the map\, the Visitor Center is about 1/4 of a mile up this road. (https://goo.gl/maps/fKVrKMb3X962) \nDifficulty: 1 Pulaski \nGroup Size: Up to 25 \nLinks for 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 (Larry) at l.benson@nmvfo.org.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/sevilleta-national-wildlife-refuge-fws-3/
LOCATION:Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge\, NM\, United States
CATEGORIES:Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/49545768737_7c85ba0e2a_c.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Benson":MAILTO:L.Benson@nmvfo.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200208T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200208T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T203640
CREATED:20191226T173649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T154331Z
UID:1453-1581150600-1581179400@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge Salt Grass Planting
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Twenty volunteers\, including eight first-timers\, transplanted approximately 1100 container grown inland salt grass plugs into the refuge’s playa wetland. \nYoutube: \n \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\n  \nDescription: Please join us on Saturday\, February 8\, 2020 for a one day project at the Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge. NMVFO will participate with other volunteer organizations to plant salt grass ‘plugs’ in the southeast playa wetland. Valle de Oro is the Southwest’s first urban wildlife refuge. This unique environment serves as an urban oasis for both wildlife and people. Valle de Oro staff will provide salt grass planting instructions. Volunteers should plan on working a full day. Please wear weather appropriate clothing to include long pants\, long sleeves\, sturdy boots (no sandals or tennis/athletic shoes)\, and work gloves. Bring sunscreen\, a hat\, rain protection\, day pack\, water\, snacks\, and lunch. Tools will be provided by NMVFO and the Refuge. As a reminder\, dogs are not allowed on NMVFO projects. \nDetailed directions to the work site will be provided prior to the project. Carpooling from Albuquerque may be possible\, depending on the number of volunteers. For planning purposes\, registration for this project is required; please sign up by clicking on the Sign Up button below no later than noon\, Monday\, February 3\, 2020. If you are bringing friends or family members\, please fill out another sign-up form with their information or have them do so. \nDifficulty: 1 Pulaski \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 http://nmvfo.org/volunteer/volunteer-faq\, or email the project leader (Ed) at e.dibello@nmvfo.org.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/valle-de-oro-national-wildlife-refuge-salt-grass-planting/
LOCATION:Valle De Oro National Wildlife Refuge\, 7851 2nd Street SW\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/49518487923_b870dc44f9_c.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Ed DiBello":MAILTO:e.dibello@nmvfo.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20191011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20191014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T203640
CREATED:20190830T200302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T154539Z
UID:1268-1570784400-1571072400@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Backpacking in the Aldo Leopold Wilderness
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Partnering with the Furman Cougar Project\, six volunteers cleared tons of impassable brush and removed 70+ dead trees on Spud Patch Trail #111 in the Aldo Leopold Wilderness (Black Range mountains).  \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nJoin NM Volunteers for the Outdoors for a 4-day backpacking project in the Aldo Leopold Wilderness 11-14 Oct. Our goal is to open up the Spud Patch trail near Hermosa\, NM all the way up to the Black Range Crest Trail near the CDT junction. The hike to basecamp will be around 5 miles\, with nearly 2000ft elevation change. Work will consist of removing fallen trees\, clearing brush\, and building cairns as needed. Note that the 11th & 14th will be travel days and hike in/out days due to the remote nature of the site\, with 12th & 13th as primary trail working days. A\nlarge canvas cooking tent\, basic cooking equipment\, and water are being brought in by a mule team. We are responsible for our own backpacking essentials and food (which can be reimbursed by NMVFO). Contact Nick for more details and to sign up: nick@zder.net \nNote:\nWe are working closely with Dr. Travis Perry and his team on this project as clearing trail corridors will facilitate ongoing cougar research in the area. For more details see: https://www.facebook.com/furmancougarproject/ \nMeeting location: Hermosa\, NM
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/backpacking-in-the-aldo-leopold-wilderness/
CATEGORIES:Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2019-Aldo-Leopold.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Nick Tenorio":MAILTO:n.tenorio@nmvfo.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20191005T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20191005T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T203640
CREATED:20190401T183658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200729T002117Z
UID:1159-1570264200-1570293000@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Manzano Crest Trail at Capilla Peak (Mountainair RD)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Ten volunteers cleared 2.25 miles of the Manzano Crest Trail north of Capilla Peak to include lopping overgrowth\, building cairns\, and removing fallen timbers. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nJoin us for a day of trail work on the Manzano Crest Trail starting at Capilla Peak. The work will mostly consist of trimming back badly overgrown sections and removing a few fallen trees.  We will make a very short re-route at the very start of the trail.  The work will be in the first 1.2 miles north of Capilla Peak but the trail drops 800 feet in that distance.  The hike out will be strenuous. \nWe will meet at the New Canyon Campground at 8:30 on the 5th for a Safety Briefing then carpool the rest of the way to Capilla Peak.  Please be on site prior to 8:30 to sign in. \nThis is a one day project; however\, Volunteers may camp at the New Canyon CG or at dispersed campsites on Friday night.  Vault toilets\, tables\, bear boxes and fire rings are available at the Campground.  No water is available.  The road to the Campground is suitable for passenger vehicles; however\, trailers and RV’s are not recommended. \nVolunteers should wear long pants\, long sleeves\, sturdy boots (no sandals or tennis/athletic shoes) and work gloves. They should also bring sunscreen\, a hat\, rain protection (just in case)\, daypack\, water\, snacks\, and food for lunch. Tools\, hard hats and eye protection will be provided by NMVFO. Just as a reminder\, dogs are not allowed on NMVFO projects. \nTo reach New Canyon Campground from Albuquerque drive east on I-40 then go south on 337 (old Highway 14) at Tijeras. Highway 337 ends at a T.  Turn right (west) on Highway 55 and continue to the town of Manzano.  At Manzano turn right (west) at the sign for Capilla Peak and New Canyon Campground.  Drive 5 miles on the dirt road to New Canyon campground. The total time from Central and Tramway is at least 1.5 hours. \nRegistration for this project is required; please email the project leader (Don) at dlemke1@hotmail.com or the co-project leader (Ed) at edbhiker@gmail.com no later than Noon\, Wednesday\, October 2\, 2019. \nGeolocation:  New Canyon Campground\, Torreon\, NM 87061 (Initial meeting site) \nLatitude:   34.6706148 \nLongitude:  -106.4116529 \nLinks for more information:  If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about what to expect at http://nmvfo.org/volunteer/volunteer-faq \nRating: 2 Pulaskis
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/manzano-crest-capilla-mountainair-rd/
CATEGORIES:Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2019-Manzano-Crest.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Don Lemke":MAILTO:d.lemke@nmvfo.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190928T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T203640
CREATED:20190401T183559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T154757Z
UID:1157-1569664800-1569679200@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Valle de Oro Build Your Refuge Day (FWS)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Nine NMVFO volunteers assisted Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge staff\, including a team of the Rocky Mountain Youth Corps\, in the harvesting of salt grass at the State of New Mexico’s Bernardo Wildlife Area. They also trained as docents and helped visitors plant the salt grass during Valle de Oro’s annual “Build Your Refuge Day”. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nValle de Oro Build Your Refuge Day\n“Growing from the Ground Up”\nSaturday\, September 28\, 2019\n10 AM – 2 PM\n7851 2nd Street SW 87105 \nCelebrate National Public Lands Day at Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge. Valle de Oro\, the Southwest’s first urban wildlife refuge\, serves as an urban oasis for both wildlife and people. Located on a former dairy farm just south of Albuquerque\, the refuge works to create a conservation stewardship legacy. Learn about the new Albuquerque Backyard Refuge Program\, participate in hands-on planting demonstrations\, attend workshops on gardening for wildlife\, and more! All activities are free and family-friendly. There will be music\, agua frescas\, food trucks\, partner booths and more! \nNMVFO has built a strong working relationship with the staff at the Valle de Oro. This year’s celebration will be a little different from 2018 in that it is not a trail building project. No pre-sign-up with NMVFO is required\, just attend\, and join in the celebration. \nNMVFO will have a “table” display in the partner booth area. If you’d like to help staff the VFO table display or work as a docent for the saltgrass planting project\, contact chairperson@nmvfo.org. Hope to see you at the event. \nEd DiBello\, NMVFO Chairperson
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/valle-de-oro-build-your-refuge-day-fws/
CATEGORIES:Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2019-Valle-do-Oro.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Ed DiBello":MAILTO:e.dibello@nmvfo.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190928T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T203640
CREATED:20190830T201018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200726T154818Z
UID:1271-1569661200-1569682800@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Continental Divide Trail Celebration at Hopewell Lake
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Members of the NMVFO join the CDTC and several trail groups to celebrate the completion of the section of the Continental Divide Trail that traverses the Carson National Forest. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \nContinental Divide Trail Celebration\nHopewell Lake\nCarson National Forest\nSaturday\, September 28\, 2019\n9 AM – early afternoon \nAfter more than a decade of planning\, dedication\, and the hard work of Forest Service staff\, partners\, and volunteers alike\, the section of the Continental Divide Trail that traverses the Carson National Forest is finally complete! That’s more than 100 miles of single-track trail that has been built by nearly 500 volunteers and youth corps members – many of whom have returned summer after summer to leave their mark on this special place. In celebration of this incredible accomplishment\, the Carson National Forest and the Continental Divide Trail Coalition would like to invite NMVFO to join us at Hopewell Lake on National Public Lands Day\, September 28. From 9-1\, volunteers will put the finishing touches on years of effort\, and at 1 we’ll officially designate this section of the CDT and celebrate with a cookout and a relaxing afternoon to enjoy our shared public lands. Folks are welcome to join for the entire day or simply for the afternoon’s celebration. More info and RSVP is available at bit.ly/CarsonCDT. No pre-sign-up with NMVFO is required\, just attend\, and join in the celebration.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/continental-divide-trail-celebration-at-hopewell-lake/
CATEGORIES:Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/img_20190928_102937774154280508.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190921T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190922T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T203641
CREATED:20190415T195815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200729T002640Z
UID:1176-1569052800-1569157200@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:South Baldy Trail #11 (Magdalena RD)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: We had a challenging project in the Magdalena mountains doing maintenance on South Baldy trail. We had a good crew and had fun….we’ll be back for more! Thirteen volunteers removed deadfall\, redefined tread\, re-benched\, brushbacked trail\, built 12 rolling dips\, and refurbished 2.5 miles of trail. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nCarpooling: We always encourage carpooling\, particularly from the Albuquerque area. If you are interested in carpooling please reply to me directly and I will put you in touch with others interested. Right now I have one volunteer interested in riding with somebody from Abq area. \nArrival & start times: I plan on being at the groupsite between 2-3PM Friday to setup camp & kitchen. For Saturday & Sunday day workers please arrive no later than 8 AM at the groupsite. We’ll do a safety brief\, discuss the plan of attack\, and get busy. \nDriving directions: Most mapping programs will direct you to the incorrect “Water Canyon Group Shelter Picnic Site”. The Water Canyon “Groupsite” where we’ll be at is located beyond the main RV campground\, and there will be a couple green NMVFO signs to help guide you. Attached is a map\, but please use the following Google maps link for your drive in: https://goo.gl/maps/5i1N5sULTYaW6nMV6 \nRoad conditions: It’s a paved road all the way up to the last .5 mile. A major rain storm recently rutted out some parts of the short .5 mile leg of dirt road that leads to the groupsite. It’s certainly passable for 2wd passenger cars but a bit rough. When you get there and you don’t feel comfortable driving it\, I would suggest 1) calling me on cell and I can drive down and shuttle you and your gear to groupsite\, or 2) if you don’t have cell service\, park and walk up to the groupsite and we can shuttle you back to get your gear. There is plenty of parking space and the end of that paved road for us to do this. \nWhat to bring: Sturdy hiking shoes/boots\, light-weight long sleeve shirt\, long pants\, hat\, sunglasses\, bugspray\, sunscreen and work gloves. Plate\, bowl\, coffee mug\, and eating utensils. Daypack with lunch/snacks and plenty of water as we’ll be eating lunch on the trail Saturday. NO PETS! We love dogs too but they are not compatible with trail work. \nCamp logistics: This is a dry campground\, but we’ll be bringing in 40+ gallons for kitchen/camp use. There is a vault toilet at the groupsite. Plenty of tent spots for everyone\, although we’ll be a little tighter than we typically setup. I’ll be bringing a small bundle of firewood\, but if you have some extra laying around and have the room…more is always better! \nWeather: We are forecasted to have some excellent weather in mid 70’s day/mid 50’s night\, no rain expected but this is NM so be prepared for random showers. \nMenu: We wanted to share the menu in case you had any dietary issues with our meal plan. There will be vegetarian options for all meals:\nSat breakfast: Sourdough french toast\, bacon\, yogurt\, granola mix\, fruit\, coffee\, chai tea\, milk\, OJ.\nSat dinner: Smoked pork carnitas soft tacos\, pinto beans\, Spanish rice\, pico de gallo\, cheese\, avocado\, lettuce. Peach & apricot crisp with whipped cream.\nSun breakfast: Breakfast burritos with eggs\, hash browns\, green chile\, yogurt\, granola mix\, pumpkin bread\, coffee\, chai tea\, milk\, OJ. \nPlease reach out if you have any questions or concerns. \n-Nick\n575-418-9339 (call or txt) \nJoin NM Volunteers for the Outdoors for a 1.5 day project in the Magdalenas of the Cibola National Forest. We will be rerouting\, improving drainage\, repairing/redefining tread\, clearing brush\, and removing dead fall on South Baldy trail #11. We will be setting up Friday evening 9/20 at the Water Canyon Group Site which has a large gazebo & fire pit. Volunteers can tent camp at the group site. Camp cook will provide breakfast & dinner 9/21\, and breakfast 9/22. Volunteers are asked to supply their own drinking water\, lunches\, plus dinnerware (cup\, plate\, utensils\, etc). Vegetarian options will be available for all meals. Note that the farthest end of the trail is 2.5 miles with over 2\,500 ft elevation gain\, but don’t worry if that seems too much as we can keep you on the lower section. Required: Day pack\, water\, sturdy boots\, long pants\, work gloves\, eye protection (sunglasses). Sorry\, no pets. Due to cooking logistics\, sign-ups close Tuesday evening 9/17. For more information or to sign up\, please contact Nick Tenorio\, nick@zder.net\, 575-418-9339. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/south-baldy-trail-11-magdalena-rd/
CATEGORIES:Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2019-Baldy.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Nick Tenorio":MAILTO:n.tenorio@nmvfo.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190907T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190908T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T203641
CREATED:20190401T183358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T154951Z
UID:1153-1567843200-1567944000@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Coyote Creek State Park
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: The Coyote Creek team extensively re-constructed about .7 miles of trail while clearing the overgrown trail corridor. We also built approximately 30 rolling dips to improve water drainage from the trail. Our NMVFO cook\, Cindy\, did a great job keeping the trail crew well fed. Paella was on the menu for Saturday night. Thank you to all who worked on the project\, the New Mexico State Parks crew\, and Steve\, the Campground Host. We greatly appreciate your help and camaraderie. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nJoin us for a weekend of trail building at Coyote Creek State Park! We will be building new trail from the campground up to scenic overlooks and the creek. Located about an hour southeast of Taos\, the park is nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains along a meandering stream and is enclosed by a forest of spruce and pine. \nCamping will be available Friday\, September 6th through noon Sunday\, September 8th. Potable water\, restrooms\, and showers are located nearby. NMVFO will provide breakfast Saturday and Sunday\, and dinner Saturday night. If you plan to eat with us\, please bring your own camp dinnerware. Dinner on Friday evening and lunch on Saturday and Sunday will be on your own. Carpooling is encouraged. Registration for this project is required for planning purposes; please sign up for this project no later than 12:00 PM on Tuesday\, September 3rd so that we can match provisions to participants. Please let me know if you will be working with us on Saturday only or Sunday only\, or if you plan on bringing your own food. \nVolunteers need to bring their own camping equipment and should wear long pants\, long sleeves\, sturdy boots (no sandals or tennis/athletic shoes) and work gloves. They should also bring sunscreen\, a hat\, rain protection (just in case)\, daypack\, water bottles/packs\, and snacks to get you from meal-to-meal. A camp chair would also be a good idea to bring. Tools will be provided. Just as a reminder\, dogs are not allowed on projects. \nDirections to the hatchery:\nFrom Mora\, drive north on NM 434 approximately 17 miles\, then turn right into the park entrance.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/coyote-creek-state-park/
CATEGORIES:Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2019-Coyote.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Gena Robertson":MAILTO:g.robertson@nmvfo.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190828T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190902T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T203641
CREATED:20190401T183249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200810T193231Z
UID:1151-1566979200-1567443600@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Lagunitas Area\, Carson NF CDTC
DESCRIPTION:This Project is FULL. If you would like to be Wait Listed go to https://continentaldividetrail.org/volunteer/\n\nWork Difficulty: Easy \nAugust 28th – September 2nd \nCrew Chefs: Ross Pope and Carole Owens \nCDTC is partnering with New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors in a remote frontcountry project to work on rehabilitating five miles of CDT south of the Lagunitas Campground. Maintenance needs include tread work\, building cairns\, sign installation\, corridor clearance\, and drainage maintenance. Join us in one of the longest-running CDTC volunteer efforts in the Carson National Forest. This project allows for a half-day in the middle for volunteers to relax and explore the area. To register for this project go to https://continentaldividetrail.org/volunteer/.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/lagunitas-area-carson-nf-cdtc/
CATEGORIES:Project
ORGANIZER;CN="Ed DiBello":MAILTO:e.dibello@nmvfo.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190824T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190824T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T203641
CREATED:20190401T183141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200729T212649Z
UID:1149-1566635400-1566662400@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Juan Tomas ABQ Open Space
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Seventeen NMVFO volunteers and four City of Albuquerque Open Space Division personnel built over a quarter mile of new trail and closed a slightly longer section of old eroding trail. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nAugust 24 @ 8:30 – 4:00 PM \nDifficulty: 2 Pulaskis Contact Leader: Lawrence (Larry) Benson\, LawRBenson@aol.com\, 505-821-7999\, to sign up. \nIn addition to its heavily used recreational areas within Albuquerque\, the City’s Open Space Division also maintains five less-visited public lands east of the Sandia and Manzanita Mountains. See https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/open-space/lands/east-mountain-open-space. The largest of these is the Juan Tomas Open Space\, which encompasses 1\,290 acres of primarily pinon-juniper forest growing as high as 7\,760 feet. As shown on the lower right side of the following map\, it lies adjacent to the Sandia Ranger District’s extensive multi-use trail network: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd555098.pdf. \nDescription: The goal of our project is to better connect the Juan Tomas Open Space to the Cibola National Forest’s heavily used Oak Flat Group Picnic Complex. We will be using a variety of trail-working tools to clear vegetation\, remove rocks\, and excavate soil to create about half a mile of smooth well-drained trail segments. Participants should wear sturdy boots or work shoes (no sandals or soft shoes)\, long pants\, long-sleeved shirts\, hats\, and other apparel appropriate for the predicted weather\, especially rain gear if the Monsoon season is active. Also bring work gloves if you have a pair (otherwise loaners will be available) and a day pack with water\, snacks\, a box lunch\, sunscreen\, and personal items. Depending on turnout\, we may finish earlier than 4:00 pm\, but volunteers are welcome to leave earlier if necessary. After we finish working\, a VFO member and his wife who live close by have offered to serve some snacks and refreshments to interested volunteers. Additional guidance for new trail workers is available at http://nmvfo.org/volunteer/volunteer-faq/. \nDirections: To reach the worksite\, take the Tijeras exit from Interstate 40\, drive south on State Highway 337 for 9 miles (passing by Juan Tomas Road). Turn east (left) on Oak Flat Road. Continue east (past the Oak Flat Group Picnic Area) for about 2.2 miles. Turn into the gravel parking lot in front of the gate on the north (left) side of the road\, as shown here: https://www.google.com/maps/@34.998911\,-106.3040672\,116m/data=!3m1!1e3?hl=en
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/juan-tomas-abq-open-space/
CATEGORIES:Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2019-Juan-Tomas.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Benson":MAILTO:L.Benson@nmvfo.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190817T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190818T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T203641
CREATED:20190401T182745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T155148Z
UID:1146-1566028800-1566129600@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Datil Well Campground (BLM)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: The NMVFO Datil Well team built about .7 miles of new trail\, assisted the BLM crew on the drag line (about .8 miles) to include some hand tool cleanup of the drag line on Sunday\, and installed a new fire ring. The NMVFO cooks\, Donna and Marie\, did a great job keeping the trail crew well fed. At the end of the project\, Mike Comiskey\, BLM Socorro Representative\, expressed his appreciation for our dedication\, enthusiasm\, and hard work. Thank you all for working on the project. We greatly appreciate your help and camaraderie. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nEnjoy this beautiful and historic gem of recreational land as we build a new trail spur into the southwestern\, unimproved areas of the recreation area. The hike to the farthest point from the campground is about 1.5 miles but will increase as we build! Please sign up by Tuesday\, August 13th so that we can match provisions to participants. Unfortunately\, we will not be able to support restricted diets. Datil is 61 miles west of Socorro on US Hwy 60. The campground is ¼ mile south of Datil on Hwy 12. The green NMVFO signs will be deployed early Friday afternoon at both entrances to the campground area. Work will begin Saturday\, August 16th at 8:00 am and Sunday\, August 17th at the same start time\, but we’ll finish up around noon.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/datil-well-campground-blm/
CATEGORIES:Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2019-Datil.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Fritzsche":MAILTO:fritzsche.christopher@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190813T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190813T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T203641
CREATED:20190724T173035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T155231Z
UID:1254-1565686800-1565708400@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Nambe Creek Crossing (Santa Fe NF)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Eleven volunteers hiked in and removed an old rotten log stream crossing\, and replaced with a rock bridge\, with HUGE rocks indeed! \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nCome join us on a one-day project on Tuesday August 13th as we remove a dilapidated foot bridge over Nambe Creek and replace it with large boulders for a safer and more aesthetic water crossing on the popular Winsor Trail in the Pecos Wilderness Area. The water crossing is about 2.2 miles from the Winsor Trailhead at the lower Santa Fe Ski Area parking lot. We will meet at 9:00 am in the parking lot (look for the green NMVFO signs)\, hike to the water crossing\, complete the work\, and then hike back out.  We anticipate being back at the parking lot by 3:00 pm.  Plan on bringing a lunch and water; wearing boots\, long pants\, a long-sleeved shirt\, and work gloves; and getting your feet wet.  Hard hats\, rock slings\, and rock bars will be provided. Please contact us by August 9th\, 2019 if you plan to attend. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/nambe-creek-crossing-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:20190726T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190729T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T203641
CREATED:20190401T182643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T120013Z
UID:1144-1564163100-1564412400@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Ellis Trail (Sandia RD)
DESCRIPTION:RESULT: On Ellis Trail\, thirteen volunteers worked 3 days\, creating 4 re-routes and building 3 crib walls over 0.13 miles. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/embudito-backpack-sandia-rd/
CATEGORIES:Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2019-Cole.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Blackmore":MAILTO:j.blackmore@nmvfo.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190713T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190713T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T203641
CREATED:20190401T182536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T155355Z
UID:1142-1563008400-1563033600@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Hyde Memorial State Park
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Fourteen volunteers rerouted two steep and badly eroded sections of the Park’s popular Circle Trail with several hundred feet of new switchbacks and helped the only two members of the Park staff install a new interpretive sign and trail marker. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nCome join us for trail work at Hyde Memorial State Park! Hyde Memorial is the oldest state park in New Mexico\, located at a cool 9000’ elevation in pine and spruce forests. We will be working on a section of the West Circle Trail\, which is heavily used by park visitors. Our work will involve cutting a short re-route up a steep hill\, plus some drainage\, tread work and switch-back tweaking as time allows. We may also include some tree cutting in other areas. There are rustic campsites for interested volunteers on a first come\, first serve basis; space is limited but the park will give us preference if we call ahead. For more details or to sign up\, please contact Jon Blakey at jblakey102@gmail.com by July 11th. You can also sign up on our Meetup site. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/hydr-memorial-state-park/
CATEGORIES:Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2019-Hyde.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Blakey":MAILTO:jblakey102@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190628T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190702T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T203641
CREATED:20190401T182445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200813T202554Z
UID:1140-1561708800-1562079600@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Taos Ski Valley Trails (Questa RD)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Over five days\, ten volunteers removed 9 downed trees\, cleared 17 stream\, and worked on  30+ drainage features spanning 6.75 miles. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nJoin us in the Carson National Forest along Ski Valley Road (Hwy 150) near Taos\, for camping and trail work in the area. Volunteers are welcome to join for as many days as they like (please inform the trip leader of your plans so we can match meals to participants). Sorry\, no pets. \nThere is a lot of deadfall in the area\, and plenty of brush-work needed to clear trail corridors (we’ll use loppers and pruning saws). Trails are also eroded in spots\, so we will work to redefine tread and shore up some steeper sections (likely including a bit of rock work). Some of the work will take place a few miles up the trail\, with significant elevation gain. The four potential trails we’ll work on will be the Yerba\, Manzanita\, Italianos and Gavilan\, in the Questa Ranger District. Tools will be provided. The USFS requires hard hats (provided)\, sturdy boots\, long pants\, work gloves and eye protection (sunglasses). Please also bring a large day pack\, lunch/snacks\, rain gear\, sunblock and plenty of water. There will be water along the trail\, so a small water filter could be useful (but not required). \nCamping and port-a-potties will be available from the evening of June 26th through the morning of July 3rd in a meadow near a historic USFS cabin (map). Green NMVFO signs will point the way to this location. We’ll work from 8:30am-4pm each day\, including hiking time. Breakfast will be provided Fri 28th-Tue 2nd. Dinner will be provided Fri 28th-Mon 1st. \nVolunteers will need to bring their own tent (tiny RV’s okay)\, sleeping bag/pad (and pillow)\, DINNERWARE\, camp chair\, headlamp\, WARM CLOTHING. Camping at 8\,500 feet\, it will be cool! Other recommended items: insect repellent\, in-camp shoes\, extra toilet paper\, a cooler for beverages (adult and other). Taos is approximately 15 miles from our campsite. \nPlease contact Jenny to sign up\, or with questions. It should be a fun\, challenging project\, and a great time of year to camp in the area. Hope you can make it!
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/taos-ski-valley-trails-camino-real-rd/
CATEGORIES:Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2019-Taos.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190623T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T203642
CREATED:20190401T182338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200810T193446Z
UID:1138-1561021200-1561298400@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Puerto Nambe (Santa Fe NF)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Nine volunteers backpacked into the Puerto Nambe area in the Pecos Wilderness to improve a ¾-mile stretch of the Winsor Trail that was badly eroded and rocky. The Backcountry Horseman of America packed in the tools\, cooking equipment\, and supplies for the project. Over these four days the crew rehabilitated or constructed 52 existing or new diversion structures to direct surface water runoff from the trail; constructed or improved 150 feet of trail; closed six unauthorized trails; and removed rocks\, tree branches\, and bushes that protruded onto the trail. \n\n\n\nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\n\n\n\nCome join us on a four-day backpacking project as we improve drainage and tread along the popular Winsor Trail and close off user-created trails. We will be camping in the beautiful meadows at Puerto Nambe\, lulled by the many small streams in the area and surrounded by spruce-fir forest. The Backcountry Horsemen of America will be supporting us by transporting our tools\, cooking equipment\, and food to the campsite. The campsite is about 4.2 miles from the Winsor trailhead at the Santa Fe Ski Basin. While the project starts at 9:00 am on Thursday\, June 20th\, you are welcome to join us on Friday or Saturday and spend as much time working with us as you can. \nFor more details or to sign up\, contact Mike Timmer at mjtimmer52@gmail.com or (281) 622-6858. \nPlease contact us by June 13th\, 2019 if you plan to attend. Hope to see you there! \nStart 9:00 am\, Thursday June 20\, 2019 \nFinish: 2:00 pm\, Sunday\, June 23\, 2019 \nMeet at: Winsor Trailhead near the Santa Fe Ski Basin Parking lot. \nHow to find us: Look for the green NMVFO signs starting at the entrance to the parking lot \nGPS Trailhead Coordinates N35° 47.698’ W105° 48.262’
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/puerto-nambe-santa-fe-nf/
CATEGORIES:Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2019-Puerto-Nambe.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Timmer":MAILTO:m.timmer@nmvfo.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190615T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T203642
CREATED:20190401T182239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T155622Z
UID:1136-1560585600-1560686400@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Sugarite Canyon State Park
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: The Citizens of Raton\, Friends of Sugarite\, and NMVFO Volunteers came together on June 15\, 2019 to fix trail tread and build rolling dips along trails leading from the historic Coal Camp ruins to mines #2 and #3. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nCome join us at Sugarite Canyon State Park\, 6 miles northeast of Raton\, NM.  Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the abundance of wildlife and wildflowers among the lakes\, creeks\, forests\, and meadows. We’ll continue where we left off last year\, fixing trail tread and building rolling dips along trails leading from the historic Coal Camp ruins to mines #2 and #3. Volunteers can camp Friday and Saturday nights at the Ponderosa Horse Camp (map); there are motels in Raton for those who do not wish to camp. Vault toilets are available near the campsite; potable water is available at Lake Alice Campground and shower facilities at the park entrance. NMVFO will provide breakfast Saturday and Sunday\, and dinner Saturday night. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CAMP DINNER WARE and trail lunch for Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday morning we will meet for the project at the Visitor Center. Please sign up for this project no later than 12:00 PM on Tuesday\, June 11th so our meal coordinator can match provisions to participants. If you have questions\, or to sign up\, contact Chris Fritzsche: fritzsche.christopher@gmail.com\, (505) 504-3768. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/sugarite-canyon-state-park-2/
CATEGORIES:Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2019-Sugarite.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Fritzsche":MAILTO:fritzsche.christopher@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190608T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190608T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T203642
CREATED:20190401T182142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200729T002337Z
UID:1133-1559984400-1560011400@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:New Canyon CG (Mountainair RD)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: NMVFO Volunteers cleared sections of the New Canyon and the Manzano Crest Trails on June 8\, 2019. A team of 13 volunteers hiked to the Crest from the New Canyon Campground. They cleared about 1/2 mile of Manzano Crest Trail south of the intersection with the New Canyon Trail (TR101). Numerous deadfall trees from the 2008 Trigo Fire were removed. Meanwhile\, a team of 5 volunteers cleared about 1/2 mile of the New Canyon Trail corridor starting from the Campground. The trails are in the Mountainair Ranger District of the Cibola National Forest. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nDUE TO AN OVERWHELMING VOLUNTEER RESPONSE\, WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT NEW VOLUNTEERS EFFECTIVE AS OF 8:00 AM\, MAY 29\, 2019. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE ‘WAIT LISTED’\, PLEASE CONTACT THE ORGANIZERS LISTED BELOW\, OR SIGN-UP FOR FUTURE NMVFO PROJECTS. SEE nmvfo.org FOR OTHER 2019 PROJECTS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN NMVFO. FOR THOSE WHO HAVE ALREADY SIGNED UP\, YOU WILL BE RECEIVING DETAILED PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS BY JUNE 5TH. \nStart Date and Time: Saturday\, June 8\, 2019\, 9:00 AM \nEnd Date and Time: Saturday\, June 8\, 2019\, 4:30 PM \nPlease join us on Saturday\, June 8 for a one-day trail project in the Manzano Mountains. The work site is approximately a 1.5-hour drive from Albuquerque via NM-337S (old South 14). \nWe will start work at the New Canyon Campground and rebuild a short (few hundred yards) section of trail to the Crest (distance to Crest is approximately 2 miles\, elevation gain is approximately 1000 feet)\, install signs\, and work on clearing dead fall and performing light tread work for approximately 1/2 mile south along the Manzano Crest Trail toward the Spruce Spring Trail. Volunteers should wear long pants\, long sleeves\, sturdy boots (absolutely no sandals or tennis/athletic shoes)\, and work gloves. Also\, bring sun and rain protection\, plenty of drinking water\, snacks\, and lunch. Hard hats and eye protection will be provided by NMVFO. \nThis is a one day project; however\, Volunteers may camp at the New Canyon CG or at dispersed campsites on Friday night. Vault toilets\, tables\, bear boxes\, and fire rings are available at the Campground. The road to the Campground is suitable for passenger vehicles; however\, trailers and RV’s are not recommended. \nDetailed directions to the work site will be provided prior to the project. Carpooling from Albuquerque may be possible\, depending on the number of volunteers. Registration for this project is required for planning purposes; please sign up through the project leader (info below) no later than Noon\, Wednesday\, June 5\, 2019. \nGeolocation: New Canyon Campground\, Torreon\, NM 87061 \nLatitude: 34.6706148 \nLongitude: -106.4116529 \nLinks for more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about what to expect at http://nmvfo.org/volunteer/volunteer-faq or email the project leader (Ed) at edbhiker@gmail.com or the co-project leader (Don) at dlemke1@hotmail.com. \nRating: 2 Pulaskis
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/new-canyon-cg-mountainair-rd/
CATEGORIES:Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2019-New-Canyon.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Ed DiBello":MAILTO:e.dibello@nmvfo.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190601T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190602T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T203642
CREATED:20190401T161731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T155817Z
UID:1130-1559376000-1559476800@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Mora National Fish Hatchery (FWS)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Twelve volunteers built 0.29 miles new trail\, maintained 0.75 miles of previously built trail\, took a tour of the fish hatchery\, and ate well. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nJoin us on National Trails Day (and the day after) to help us build new trail and repair existing trail on the hill by the Hatchery. Located in north-central New Mexico on the edge of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range\, the Mora National Fish Hatchery maintains wild brood stocks of the rare Gila trout. A tour of the hatchery and discussion of Gila trout recovery will be available to interested volunteers. \nCamping will be available Friday\, May 31st through noon Sunday\, June 2nd. Potable water and bathrooms are located nearby. NMVFO will provide breakfast Saturday and Sunday\, dinner Saturday night. If you plan to eat with us\, please bring your own camp dinnerware. Dinner on Friday evening and lunch on Saturday and Sunday will be on your own. Carpooling is encouraged. Registration for this project is required for planning purposes; please sign up for this project no later than 1:00 PM on Tuesday\, May 28th so that we can match provisions to participants. Please let me know if you will be working with us on Saturday only or Sunday only\, or if you plan on bringing your own food. \nVolunteers need to bring their own camping equipment and should wear long pants\, long sleeves\, sturdy boots (no sandals or tennis/athletic shoes) and work gloves. They should also bring sunscreen\, a hat\, rain protection (just in case)\, daypack\, water bottles/packs\, and snacks to get you from meal-to-meal. A camp chair would also be a good idea to bring. Tools will be provided. Just as a reminder\, dogs are not allowed on projects. \nDirections to the hatchery:\nFrom Mora\, drive north on NM 434 approximately 1.5 miles\, then turn left into the Hatchery entrance.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/mora-national-fish-hatchery-fws-2/
CATEGORIES:Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2019-Mora.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Gena Robertson":MAILTO:g.robertson@nmvfo.org
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR