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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190517T073000
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SUMMARY:South Sandia Backpack Project (Sandia RD)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Five volunteers renewed 3.0 miles of trail\, removing 27 deadfalls. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nJoin us for a rare opportunity to camp off the Crest Trail near South Sandia Peak as we work to clear the trail corridor from overgrowth and deadfall. Lots of saw work! On Friday morning we will meet at the Sandia Ranger District Visitor Center in Tijeras for a ride to the trailhead at Canyon Estates (since parking is secure and ample at the SRD). SRD will provide tools and hard hats. Hard hats are required while we work. NMVFO will provide freeze-dried meals for 3 breakfasts (Sat\, Sun\, Mon) and 3 dinners (Fri\, Sat\, Sun). We will contact volunteers individually for meal preferences. Volunteers will need to bring their own lunches and snacks\, and their own backpack and camping gear (including tent\, sleeping bag/pad\, water containers\, spoon\, coffee mug\, headlamp\, t.p. and trowel…). If you have a water filter and/or backpacking stove and fuel\, please bring those too. A day pack is highly recommended for work days. Long pants\, long-sleeved shirts\, sturdy boots\, work gloves and eye protection (sunglasses) are required by the USFS. We assume anyone signing up for this project will have some backpacking experience and will be aware of clothing needs\, including raingear\, and come prepared for the wide range of temperatures which could occur! Beginning backpackers are welcome\, but must inform the trip leader in advance. The hike to camp is approximately 8 miles\, with 3000 ft. of elevation gain\, and we will divide up the tools (saws and loppers) to carry. A challenging (and fun!) way to give back to the Crest Trail! We will hike in on Friday and hike out on Monday\, with the bulk of the work taking place on Saturday and Sunday (some on Friday too\, but we will take our time hiking in). Volunteers also have the option of hiking in separately to meet the group for one or more days; please let us know if you intend to do so. For more information or to sign up\, contact the project leader.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/south-sandia-spring-backpack-sandia-ranger-district/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190508T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T012917
CREATED:20190322T171344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T161017Z
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SUMMARY:Middle Fork Gila River CDTC
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Three members of the NMVFO joined a fun 7-day project partnering with the CDTC\, Heart of the Gila\, and the Gila Chapter of the BCH\, improving 1.35 miles of trail\, built 8 water diversion berms\, and built 13 cairns. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nGila Alternate Route – Gila National Forest \nNew Mexico \nWork Difficulty: Difficult \nProject Dates: May 3rd – 8th \nCrew Chef: Gila Chapter Backcountry Horsemen \nThis Project is FULL. If you would like to be Wait Listed go to https://continentaldividetrail.org/volunteer/ \nContinental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC) is partnering with Gila Chapter Backcountry Horseman\, Heart of the Gila\, and NMVFO. This 5-day backcountry project is a trail maintenance project on the Gila Alternate Route of the CDT. Work includes corridor clearance\, building cairns\, and tread work at river crossings along the banks of the Gila River.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/middle-fork-gila-river-cdtc/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ed DiBello":MAILTO:e.dibello@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190427T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190428T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T012917
CREATED:20190208T021747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T143823Z
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SUMMARY:Morphy Lake State Park
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Seventeen volunteers built 0.23 miles of new trail around the lake. Rock-work happened. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nJoin us for a weekend of trail building at Morphy Lake State Park! Morphy Lake (pronounced “Murphy”) is a beautiful little reservoir which sits at 8000’ in the Sangre de Christo Mountains near the Pecos Wilderness. The park is closed for dam reconstruction\, but the NMVFO will have access during the project\, beginning Friday evening. We will camp on the north side of the lake\, at the farthest campsite. Keep your eyes out for our (short) green NMVFO signs as you approach the park. Our trail cook Cindy will provide us with breakfast on Saturday morning\, dinner Saturday evening\, and breakfast on Sunday. \nWe will begin work at 8:00am on Saturday and finish by noon on Sunday. The plan is to pick up where we left off building trail last year\, eventually encircling the lake with sustainable\, new trail. All tools will be provided. Please bring sturdy footwear\, gloves\, long pants\, sunglasses\, trail lunch\, and plenty of water. For camping you will need your own tent\, sleeping pad and sleeping bag (campers or RVs less than 18’ can also be accommodated\, but without hookups). Bring rain gear and warm clothing; we can expect chilly temps at night. Also please bring your own dishes and eating utensils! \nSign-ups close on Tuesday\, April 23rd. To sign up\, or with any questions\, please contact Gena Robertson. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/morphy-lake-state-park-2/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gena Robertson":MAILTO:g.robertson@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190413T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190413T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T012917
CREATED:20190322T170111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T161145Z
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SUMMARY:Guadalupe Ruins
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Twelve volunteers worked on 0.25 miles of trail and built stone steps up to the ruin. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nApril 13 @ 7:00 am – 4:30 pm \nContact Project Leader: Mike Myers at michael_myers@ q.com\, 505-620-4525 to sign up. \nDifficulty: 2 Pulaskis \nPlease consider joining us on Saturday\, April 13th for a one day project at Guadalupe Ruin. The work site is approximately a 2-hour drive from Albuquerque\, and we need to be at the site no later than 9 am. More information about the area can be found at https://www.blm.gov/visit/guadalupe-ruin. Guadalupe Ruin\, the easternmost Chacoan Outlier\, is a single-story masonry pueblo situated on an isolated sandstone mesa rising nearly 200 feet above the valley floor. The top of the mesa is isolated by sheer walls on all sides\, with access to the top restricted to a narrow trail. We’ll be installing water control structures and doing some trail reconstruction. The existing trail is approximately 1/8-1/4 mile long from the parking area to the ruins. \nThere is the possibility of arriving on Friday evening to camp the day before the project. However\, it will be PRIMITIVE camping on Mesa Chivato. \nYou must contact the project leader\, Mike Myers for essential information about preparing for and planning transportation. We will meet at the Home Depot in Rio Rancho to carpool in high clearance vehicles. Park in the far north side of the parking lot near US 550.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/guadalupe-ruins/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Myers":MAILTO:michaelsmyers1942@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190316T080000
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SUMMARY:Trail Workshop Field Training Project
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: This project followed up on the NMVFO’s annual Introduction to Trail Construction and Maintenance class at the Albuquerque REI Store on March 14. To provide interested attendees with field training\, 18 volunteers joined 5 Albuquerque Open Space personnel under the supervision of Jim Sattler to build approximately 650 feet of new trail with some rock structures and close off more than 800 feet of old trail with erosion control and initial re-vegetation.  \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \nLeaders: Larry Benson\, 505-821-7999\, LawRBenson@aol.com and Chris Fritzche\, 505-504-3768\, fritzsche.christopher@gmail.com. Contact Larry by March 14 to sign up. \nThis trail work project with Albuquerque Open Space Division follows up on an introductory classroom session held at the Albuquerque REI Store on March 14; however\, additional volunteers are also invited to attend. Experienced Open Space and NMVFO trail workers will help mentor new volunteers in how to maintain\, restore\, re-route\, and close parts of two trails in the Foothills Open Space. Photos of last year’s work are available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/78338108@N07/albums/72157667063582258. \nParticipants should wear sturdy boots (no soft shoes!)\, work gloves\, long pants\, long-sleeved shirts\, and other apparel appropriate for the predicted weather. Also bring a day pack with snacks\, water\, and personal items. We’ll meet at 8:00 am at the Copper Ave Trailhead. (https://www.google.com/maps/@35.0791608\,-106.4852808\,18.17z?hl=en ) Starbucks coffee\, juice\, fruit\, and snacks will be available to those who arrive early enough. Depending on attendance\, we’ll probably finish work by mid-afternoon\, but volunteers are welcome to leave earlier if needed. To sign up for this project\, contact Lawrence (Larry) Benson at LawRBenson@aol.com. \nGeolocation: https://www.google.com/maps/@35.0791608\,-106.4852808\,18.17z?hl=en
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/trail-workshop-field-training-project/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Fritzsche":MAILTO:fritzsche.christopher@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190209T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190209T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T012917
CREATED:20181231T000639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T161412Z
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SUMMARY:Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge (FWS)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: The originally scheduled project for Saturday February 16 was cancelled during the partial shutdown of the federal government from December 22 –January 25. When a Congressional Continuing Resolution provided 3 weeks of temporary funding\, the Sevilleta staff returned to work on January 28. They and the NMVFO decided to reschedule the project for Saturday February 9 (because this temporary funding would expire on Friday February 15). In less than 2 weeks they graded the restoration area\, drilled about 2\,000 holes\, and prepared at least 1\,000 cuttings of Goodings Willows and Cottonwood trees . \nDespite the short notice\, 16 NMVFO volunteers were able to make it on the rescheduled date. Joining a 6-member Americorps team\, the VFO volunteers finished pole planting more than 700 trees under the direction of Wildlife Biologist Jon Erz. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \nSevilla Update: \nWhen the Sevilleta staff finally got back after the partial federal shutdown was lifted\, they agreed to focus much of their work on preparing for our previously scheduled project. Because temporary funding under current Continuing Resolution expires on the 15th\, the date of the project has to be moved up by a week–from Saturday the 16th to the 9th. \nDifficulty: [1 Pulaski] \nContact: Lawrence (Larry) Benson\, LawRBenson@aol.com\, 505-821-7999 \nThe Sevilleta NWR (https://www.fws.gov/refuge/sevilleta/) protects a large area north of Socorro containing a great variety of terrain and vegetation. Photos of last year’s project are available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/78338108@N07/albums/72157663893356497. \nVolunteers for this year’s project are once again invited to help restore some 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 an auger and prepared the cuttings\, 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 accordingly if the weather is chilly or precipitation is in the forecast. The place where we’ll be working may be muddy\, so wearing sturdy water-resistant boots is advised. Also bring work gloves and a day pack with lunch\, drinks\, and snacks. Extra water will be available at the work site. The work may be completed by early to mid-afternoon depending on attendance. \nVolunteers will need to convene at Sevilleta’s Visitor Center by 8:30 AM for transportation to the work site. It is located 60 miles south of Albuquerque’s “Big-I” on Interstate 25. (https://goo.gl/maps/fKVrKMb3X962) Take Exit 169 and make a sharp right turn at the first intersection. The Visitor Center is about 1/4 of a mile up this road to the west. The project leader plans to arrive early to greet arrivals with some coffee and snacks\, but will try to coordinate carpooling for others who may be interested. (One possible meeting place on the way south would be the parking lot at the Bernalillo County RailRunner Station located on Camino Del Tren\, which branches north off Rio Bravo Blvd. about a mile west of I-25 at Exit 220.) Please contact Larry for more information
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/sevilleta-national-wildlife-refuge-fws-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Benson":MAILTO:L.Benson@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181020T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181020T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T012917
CREATED:20180112T032118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T161501Z
UID:722-1540022400-1540051200@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Pino Trail (Sandia RD)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Three volunteers hiked 3.7 miles in on trail to remove four deadfall\, and refurbished 0.25 miles of trail. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nContact Jenny to be added to the wait list for our Pino project! We will meet at 8:00 AM at the Pino trailhead at Elena Gallegos Picnic Area for coffee\, bagels\, and a safety briefing\, then hike approximately one mile to our work area. Our tasks will consist mainly of rock-work for erosion mitigation. All tools will be provided\, as well as instruction throughout the day to people who are new to trail work. It is likely to be cold in the morning and hot in the afternoon\, so dress in layers. Gloves\, long pants\, work gloves\, sturdy work shoes and eye protection (sunglasses) are mandatory. Hard hats are also required for this project\, and we will provide those. Please contact Jenny B with any questions! We’ll look forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/pino-trail-sandia-rd/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Blackmore":MAILTO:j.blackmore@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181006T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181007T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T012917
CREATED:20180112T031913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T161545Z
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SUMMARY:Ute Lake State Park
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: We removed grass and plants in the trail on Saturday to define the trail\, and later removed sand burrs and burned them at the campfire. Sunday work was cancelled for rain. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nJoin us at Ute Lake State Park! This reservoir on the Canadian River near Logan\, NM is over 13 miles long\, one of the longest lakes in the state. Activities include camping\, fishing\, boating\, hiking and birding. There is a short (1.7mi) hiking trail running from the campground\, with beautiful views of the lake. We will work to mitigate erosion and generally shore up areas in need of attention\, including building rolling dips and possibly some rock work. We plan to work from 9-3 on Sat and finish by noon on Sun. On Fri and Sat free group camping will be available at a site above the lake\, with restrooms and showers nearby. If you prefer not to camp\, lodging is available ¼ mi from our campground and also in Logan\, 5 miles down the road. NMVFO will supply breakfast and dinner on Saturday\, and breakfast on Sunday. Please bring your own camp utensils and dinnerware. \nFor camping you will need your own tent (or RV\, no hookup)\, sleeping pad and sleeping bag\, plus camp chair if desired. Nights will be cold\, so bring warm clothing. Rain is possible. There will be plenty of opportunity for fishing when we finish work each day. Please bring your own lunch for the trail\, plus plenty of water. Sturdy boots\, work gloves\, long pants and eye protection (sunglasses) are mandatory. Sunblock and hat are also recommended. All tools provided. NOTE: Sand burrs (goatheads) are an issue at the park! Short gaiters can be very helpful\, and we highly recommend bringing them for this project. \nHere is a link to directions for our camping/meeting spot. map  Note that the turnoff to this section of the park\, on Loop 540\, is about 3mi past the main entrance to the park (i.e. don’t turn onto State Park Road). \nSignups close Mon\, Oct 1st. Please contact Jenny to sign up\, or with questions. See you there!
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/ute-lake-state-park-2/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Blackmore":MAILTO:j.blackmore@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180929T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180929T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T012918
CREATED:20180112T032313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T161637Z
UID:724-1538215200-1538229600@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge "Build Your Refuge Day" (FWS)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: “Build Your Refuge Day” at Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge in Albuquerque’s south valley\, was unlike any trail building project we ever did before. Ten volunteers from the group acted as trail bosses at five work stations along a new 0.28 mile section of the Camino Real\, to supervise any member of the public that wanted to volunteer an hour of so to help build trail\, spreading crusher-fine (gravel). 23 volunteers total assisted in various ways. A huge number of people from the local community came by to help out. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nJoin us for a day of trail work and revelry at Valle de Oro’s “Build Your Refuge Day” event! Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge\, the Southwest’s first urban wildlife refuge\, serves as an urban oasis for both wildlife and people. On a former dairy farm just south of Albuquerque\, the refuge works to create a conservation stewardship legacy by partnering with community groups to connect people to the natural world. On September 29th the NMVFO will partner with the refuge as they host “Build Your Refuge Day\,” building the first trail through the refuge\, part of El Camino Real\, a National Historic Trail. The work will involve shoveling and tamping pre-delivered crusher fines (gravel) along approximately 1700’ of the trail. Family friendly! There will be music\, agua frescas\, food trucks\, partner booths and more! See https://www.facebook.com/ValleDeOroNationalWildlifeRefuge/photos/pb.584644878225436.-2207520000.1534508296./1920839067939337/?type=3&theater for more information about the workday celebration! \n 
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/valle-de-oro-national-wildlife-refuge-birthday-fws/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ed DiBello":MAILTO:e.dibello@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180922T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180923T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T012918
CREATED:20180112T031724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T161747Z
UID:718-1537603200-1537711200@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Hermit's Peak (Las Vegas RD)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Over the weekend of September 22-23\, fourteen volunteers led by Mike Timmer of the NMVFO built 865 feet of new trail. It replaced a badly eroded segment of an old logging road that has long served as part of Santa Fe National Forest Trail 233 leading up to Hermit’s Peak in the Pecos Wilderness. As shown in the photos\, they also built 13 check dams to help control further erosion on the old trail sections that were closed both this year and during last year’s project. The El Porvenir Christian Center provided comfortable camping facilities for Friday and Saturday nights. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nCome join us as we build new section of the trail to Hermit’s Peak in the Las Vegas District of the Santa Fe National Forest! Hermit’s Peak is named for a 19th century religious recluse who lived in a cave on the peak. We’ll be camping near (but not on) Beaver Creek on the outskirts of the El Porvenir Christian Center at a pleasant 7600’ elevation. We’ll be rerouting sections of the trail that have been eroded by heavy use and stormwater runoff and blocking off the old trail section plus installing check dams\, if time allows. This trail ultimately ascends to Hermit’s Peak which is located within the Pecos Wilderness and stands over 10\,000’ elevation\, forming a prominent landmark which can be seen for many miles from the grasslands of eastern New Mexico. The campground is accessible by automobile. Volunteers will need to bring their own camping equipment (tent\, sleeping bag\, etc.) as well as a plate\, bowl\, cup and eating utensils. \nVolunteers should wear long pants\, long sleeves\, sturdy boots (no sandals or tennis/athletic shoes) and work gloves. Also bring sunscreen\, a hat\, rain protection\, plenty of drinking water and snacks to get you from meal-to-meal. Tools will be provided. \nThe sign-up deadline is Tuesday\, September 18.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/hermits-peak-las-vegas-rd/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Timmer":MAILTO:m.timmer@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180908T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180909T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T012918
CREATED:20180213T025202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T161839Z
UID:771-1536393600-1536494400@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Morphy Lake State Park
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Nineteen volunteers built 0.28 miles of new trail around the perimeter of Morphy Lake. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n \n\nCome join us for a weekend of trail building at Morphy Lake State Park! Morphy Lake (pronounced “Murphy”) is a beautiful little reservoir which sits at 8000’ in the Sangre de Christo Mountains near the Pecos Wilderness. The park is closed for dam reconstruction\, but the NMVFO will have access during the project\, access granted beginning Friday evening. We will camp on the north side of the lake\, at the farthest campsite.  **NOTE THAT THIS HAS BEEN CHANGED. WE WILL NOW BE CAMPING CLOSE TO OUR WORK AREA. ALSO\, UNFORTUNATELY\, DUE TO THE CONSTRUCTION\, WE WILL NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE LAKE ITSELF** Location: Morphy Lake. Keep your eyes out for our (short) green NMVFO signs as you approach the park. Our trail cook Cindy will provide us with breakfast on Saturday morning\, dinner Saturday evening\, and breakfast on Sunday. We will begin work at 8:00am on Saturday and finish by noon on Sunday. \nOur plan is to cut new tread up to and along the ridge on the south side of the lake. All tools will be provided. Please bring sturdy footwear\, gloves\, long pants\, sunglasses\, trail lunch\, and plenty of water. For camping you will need your own tent\, sleeping pad and sleeping bag (campers or RVs less than 18’ can also be accommodated\, but without hookups). Bring rain gear and warm clothing; we can expect chilly temps at night. Also please bring your own dishes and eating utensils! \nSign-ups close on Tuesday\, September 4th. Please contact Jenny if you have any questions. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/morphy-lake-state-park/
CATEGORIES:Project
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180827
DTSTAMP:20260425T012918
CREATED:20180213T025038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T161919Z
UID:769-1535155200-1535327999@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Datil Well Recreation Area
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: At the Datil Well campground trail\, fifteen volunteers built a 0.67 mile span of new trail in grassy soil.\n \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 furthest point from the campground is about a mile but will increase as we build! \nPlease sign up by Tuesday\, August 21st so that we can match provisions to participants. Unfortunately\, we will not be able to support restricted diets. \nDatil 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 25th at 8:00am and Sunday\, August 26th at the same start time. We’ll finish up around noon on Sunday.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/datil-well-campground-2/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Fritzsche":MAILTO:fritzsche.christopher@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180616T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180617T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T012918
CREATED:20180112T031112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T162043Z
UID:713-1529136000-1529236800@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Sugarite Canyon State Park
DESCRIPTION:RESULT: Fourteen volunteers work on the Coal Camp Trail\, refurbishing 0.30 miles. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nCome join us at Sugarite Canyon State Park! The park is located 6 miles northeast of Raton\, NM\, and nature enthusiasts will appreciate the abundance of wildlife\, birds\, butterflies\, and wildflowers among the lakes\, creeks\, forests\, and meadows. Outdoor recreation opportunities in the park include fishing\, boating\, hiking\, horseback riding and camping. \nOver the past few years NMVFO volunteers have been working to repair water damaged park trails\, including washed out areas and deep cuts. This year we will move our efforts to a new area\, the historic Coal Camp Trails\, fixing trail tread\, building rolling dips\, and cutting back overgrowth. All tools will be provided. \nVolunteers can camp Friday and Saturday nights at the Ponderosa Horse Camp. 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 Sugarite Canyon Visitor Center. Please sign up for this project no later than 12:00 PM on Tuesday\, June 12th so our meal coordinator can match provisions to participants. Unfortunately\, we will not be able to support restricted diets. Hope to see you there! \n 
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/sugarite-canyon-state-park/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Fritzsche":MAILTO:fritzsche.christopher@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180602T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180603T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T012918
CREATED:20180112T031252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T162133Z
UID:715-1527926400-1528027200@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Mora National Fish Hatchery (FWS)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Fifteen NMVFO volunteers led by Gena Robertson\, assisted on Sunday by two FWS biologists (Daniel Gallegos and Nathan Wiese)\, cleared a new hiking trail 0.57 mile long to complete a loop inside the perimeter of the hatchery. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nHelp us extend the existing half-mile trail to create a loop around 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\, June 1st through noon Sunday\, June 3rd. 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 29th so that we can match provisions to participants. Unfortunately\, we will not be able to support restricted diets. \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/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gena Robertson":MAILTO:g.robertson@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180525T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T012918
CREATED:20180117T020441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T162224Z
UID:729-1527235200-1527526800@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:San Pedro Parks Wilderness (Cuba RD)
DESCRIPTION:RESULT: Five volunteers renewed 3.5 miles of trail\, removing 27 deadfalls. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nJoin us as we help clear and restore a section of this trail located on the south end of the San Pedro Parks Wilderness. This trail is one of the longest in the Parks\, but it is also one of the least used. It needs a lot of TLC to get it back in shape. This is an unsupported backpack project\, which means that you will be expected to carry in everything you need for four days at basecamp. You will also be expected to carry in a (provided) tool which we will use for the project. Come prepared to do your own cooking and filter your own water. We will focus on clearing the trail of deadfall\, but may also do tread work depending on time. We will hike 2.5 miles in to an area where we will have access to water\, and then begin working back to the TH\, spending all three nights in the same location and hiking out the last day. Carpooling options available. \nThere is a 10 person limit and you must be a US Citizen to participate. Therefore\, you MUST pre-register with the project leader\, Bill Velasquez\, nmvfo@live.com or 505-292-6030. If you are not pre-registered\, you will be turned away at the trailhead. \n 
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/san-pedro-parks-wilderness-cuba-rd/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Velasquez":MAILTO:nmvfo@live.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180512T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T012918
CREATED:20180112T030522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T162354Z
UID:709-1526112000-1526212800@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Devisadero Loop (Camino Real RD)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Signs were installed near Taos with ten volunteers\, renewing 5.0 miles of trail.\n \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nThe El Nogal Area hosts several popular multi-use trails where you can see an array of wildflowers and incredible views of Taos\, the Rio Grande\, San Antonio Mountain\, and Wheeler Peak. We will be working on the Devisadero Loop Trail near Taos\, NM\, installing signs and doing trail maintenance including removal of deadfall\, brushing back encroaching vegetation\, step construction\, and tread repair. We will work all day Saturday\, and half a day on Sunday. Project limited to 12 volunteers. \nCamping will be available Friday\, May 11th through Sunday\, May 13th. Potable water and portable bathrooms are located nearby. The campsite is located approximately three miles east of Taos\, at the hotshot base helipad area\, so all town amenities will be available. 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 (though snacks may be available) 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\, May 8th so that we can match provisions to participants. Unfortunately\, we will not be able to support restricted diets. \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.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/devisadero-loop-camino-real-rd/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gena Robertson":MAILTO:g.robertson@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180505T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180505T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T012919
CREATED:20180112T025904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T162446Z
UID:707-1525509000-1525537800@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:St. Peter's Dome (Jemez RD)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Nineteen volunteers organized by the NMVFO repaired and improved 2.3 miles of the St Peters Dome Trail across drought-stricken Sanchez Canyon and up the ridge on the other side. Their work included bucking a half dozen fallen tree trunks blocking the trail (using crosscut and hand saws within the Dome Wilderness)\, widening the tread (to include carving a new “bench” in sections where loose pumice had overwhelmed the trail)\, removing weeds and trimming brush intruding on the trail\, improving drainage features\, and building cairns to mark the obscured trail up past its junction with the Turkey Springs Trail.  \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nThe NMVFO has helped maintain this remote and rugged trail for many years\, most recently in 2016\, but the trail continues to suffer after-effects from the infamous Las Conchas wildfire of 2011\, especially erosion and fallen timbers. Under the guidance of Phyllis Martinez of the Jemez Ranger District\, we will clear brush and any deadfall blocking the trail corridor\, shore up washed out sections with rocks\, and improve the trail’s tread by out-sloping\, cleaning sediment\, and excavating other drainage features as needed. We will work from the south trailhead into the Dome Wilderness\, through cliff-lined Sanchez Canyon and possibly up the escarpment beyond. The scenic vistas are unobstructed\, but shade will be scarce and hiking on segments with steep grades and switchbacks somewhat strenuous. USFS regulations require long pants\, long-sleeved shirts\, sturdy (and comfortable) boots\, and work gloves. Also bring a day pack\, hat\, sunscreen\, sunglasses and—if precipitation is in the forecast—a rain jacket or poncho. For additional guidance\, please consult http://nmvfo.org/volunteer/volunteer-faq. (Because of blowing dust\, contact lenses may be uncomfortable if strong winds are predicted.) In addition to carrying a tool\, you will need to pack in your own lunch and plenty of water. Extra bottled water and other drinks will be available from a cooler at the trailhead. \nOur meeting place will be at the Pueblo de Cochiti Convenience Store\, 1405 Cochiti Highway (NM 22). See https://www.google.com/maps/@35.6473593\,-106.3291461\,16.25z?hl=en or geo-location 35°38’54.4″N\, 106°19’53.6″W. This is a relatively short commute from either Albuquerque or Santa Fe. Take I-25 to Exit 264 at the bottom of La Bajada Hill\, then west on NM 16 and right on NM 22 past the massive Cochiti Lake Dam and up the hill to the Convenience Store/Gasoline Station on the right. Park in the gravel lot on the left of the store\, which has coffee\, pastries and other snacks\, as well as restrooms. Plan to arrive no later than 8:30 AM\, when we will carpool in high-clearance vehicles to the trailhead\, which is a few miles up Forest Road 289. (The gate for FR 289 is on the right side of NM 22 about 3/4 mile past the Cochiti Golf Course.) For anyone who would like to stay nearby overnight\, the Corps of Engineers operates two campgrounds at Cochiti Lake (minimum fee: $5.00).
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/st-peters-dome-jemez-rd/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Benson":MAILTO:L.Benson@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180427T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180429T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T012919
CREATED:20180112T025326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200711T220948Z
UID:705-1524816000-1525003200@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Trout Creek (Glenwood RD)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Six volunteers renewed 1.25 miles of trail in the Gila. \n\nJoin us as we return to the northwestern part of the Gila. Last year we improved the Airstrip Mesa Trail and will be working on the nearby Trout Creek Trail to create a loop. We will be doing tread restoration and construction. We’ll work all day Friday and Saturday and half a day on Sunday. \nWe will be camping near the small town of Luna in the same location as last year under the cover of ponderosa pines with a nearby creek. There’s plenty of space to pitch tents or sleep in a vehicle. VFO will be supplying Friday\, Saturday and Sunday breakfasts\, and Friday and Saturday dinners. Volunteers will be responsible for their own lunches\, which we’ll eat on the trail\, plus snacks and beverages\, adult or otherwise. \nMost people will arrive on Thursday evening\, but if you have constraints\, arriving early on Friday is possible. This project does have a maximum of 12 volunteers. \nTo sign-up or request more information contact Jim Scanlon at scanlon.jim@gmail.com or call 505-385-0517.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/trout-creek-glenwood-rd/
CATEGORIES:Project
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Scanlon":MAILTO:scanlon.jim@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180414T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180414T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T012919
CREATED:20180213T024738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200729T222003Z
UID:765-1523692800-1523707200@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Indian School Trail 401 (Albuquerque Open Space)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Nineteen(!) volunteers built 0.11 miles of new trail with Albuquerque Open Space. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/indian-school-trail-401-albuquerque-open-space/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Velasquez":MAILTO:nmvfo@live.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180407T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180407T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T012919
CREATED:20180112T024019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200711T222416Z
UID:703-1523088000-1523106000@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge (FWS)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Thirty(!) volunteers participated in the restoration project. \n\n\nValle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge (VODNWR)\, the Southwest’s first urban refuge will serve as an urban oasis for both wildlife and people on 570 acres of a former dairy farm just five miles south of downtown Albuquerque on the Rio Grande. The refuge has little infrastructure and the beginnings of a trail system for us to maintain\, therefore we’re a big part of whatever it will become! This year we’ll be expanding and improving what exists while laying the foundation for the future.\n\nThere has been a change in scope: this year we’ll be assisting the refuge with native species restoration by gathering seeds. We will also be doing some clean up in another section of the refuge. We won’t be the only volunteer group in attendance; we’ll be accompanied by a group of Girl Scout Volunteers.We will meet at the refuge at 8 am. This project has a 23 person limit so if you have to cancel\, please let me know asap. \n\n\n\nVolunteers should wear long pants\, long sleeves\, sturdy boots (absolutely no sandals or tennis/athletic shoes)\, work gloves; helmets and eye protection are highly recommended. Also\, bring sun and rain protection (just in case)\, plenty of drinking water and snacks. Registration for this project is required for planning purposes; please sign up through the project leader (info below) no later than 12:00 PM on Wednesday\, April 4th. \nIf this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about what to expect at http://nmvfo.org/volunteer/volunteer-faq or email or call the project leaders Erin\, (406) 781-1666 & John\, (505) 999-9182 Salinas\, egaberla@gmail.com.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/valle-de-oro-national-wildlife-refuge-fws/
LOCATION:Valle De Oro National Wildlife Refuge\, 7851 2nd Street SW\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Project
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Fritzsche":MAILTO:fritzsche.christopher@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180317T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180317T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T012919
CREATED:20180112T023759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T163004Z
UID:701-1521273600-1521298800@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Trail Workshop Field Training (ABQ Open Space)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: 30 volunteers and 7 City of Albuquerque Open Space employees gathered at the Menaul Blvd. Trailhead. (Twenty-two of the volunteers had attended a preliminary workshop on basic trail construction and maintenance at REI on the evening of March 15\, conducted by Lawrence Benson and Chris Fritzsche.) The group routed 850 feet of trail between the Menaul and Embudo trailheads. This involved making a new trail lower down the slope from a long-established but deteriorating user-made trail above Trails 365 and 401. Except for a short section leading up to the old “White Wash” Trail\, the old trail was closed by scarifying with perpendicular furrows and transplanting numerous Prickly Pear and Cholla cacti.  \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nIn partnership with REI and the Albuquerque Open Space Division\, the New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors is conducting its annual 2-part Trail Construction and Maintenance Workshop on Thursday\, March 15 and Saturday\, March 17. The first session will be held in the Albuquerque REI store and the second part will consist of field training in the City of Albuquerque’s Sandia Foothills Open Space. Experienced trail workers are invited to come to Saturday’s outdoor project on March 17 and help mentor those who attended the classroom session. \nAlthough this is the follow-up to an introductory class in trail work (held at the Albuquerque REI Store on the evening of March 15)\, others who would like to learn about trail work may also attend this project. Experienced NMVFO trail workers and Albuquerque Open Space employees will oversee new volunteers in re-routing part of a trail in the Foothills Open Space. Participants should wear sturdy boots (no soft shoes!)\, work gloves\, long pants\, long-sleeved shirts\, and other apparel appropriate for the predicted weather. Also bring a day pack with snacks\, water\, and personal items. We’ll meet at 8:00 am at the Embudo Park trailhead at the eastern end of Menaul Blvd. Starbucks coffee\, juice\, fruit\, and snacks will be available to those who arrive early enough. Depending on attendance\, we’ll probably finish work no later than mid-afternoon\, but volunteers are welcome to leave early if needed. To sign up for this project\, contact Larry Benson at LawRBenson@aol.com.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/trail-workshop-practical-abq-open-space/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Fritzsche":MAILTO:fritzsche.christopher@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180303T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180303T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T012919
CREATED:20180112T023411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T163201Z
UID:697-1520064000-1520096400@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Piedra Lisa Trail (Sandia RD)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Seven volunteers renewed 1.0 miles of the upper Piedra Lisa. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nPiedra Lisa trail is a special place and I think you will enjoy the astounding beauty of this trail as you hike into this corner of the Sandia Wilderness. This entire trail runs a total of 5 miles from its southern trailhead near Juan Tabo Canyon to its northern trailhead near Placitas over Rincon ridge. For this project\, we will work approximately 1.75 – 2 miles of the southern trail. \nGeneral Information: \nWe will meet at the Trailhead between 0800 and 0830. If for some reason you are running late or get lost\, call me on my cell phone at 505-225-5744. Remember that this project is FULL and I have a waiting list. So if you need to cancel\, please let me know as soon as possible and DO NOT bring anyone that is not already signed up or that person will be turned away. NO EXCEPTIONS. Sorry\, but the USFS is very firm about the 10 person limit. \nWe will be doing general trail maintenance along the upper part of the trail. Our primary focus will be erosion control and tread work for this project. You should be prepared for a 3.5-4 mile roundtrip hike with roughly 1100 feet of elevation gain. You will want to dress in layers\, as it will be cooler in the morning and warmer as we hit midday. The current long range forecast is partly cloudy and windy with 40mph gusts (yikes – let’s hope that changes) and 62 degrees. There is a 13% chance of rain. You can work all day or any part of the day. \nParking Pass: \nThis parking area no longer requires a parking pass. \nWhat You Should Bring:\nRain gear\, snacks\, sunscreen\, lunch\, water\, work gloves\, clothing in layers\, and sunglasses \nThere isn’t any water available along this trail and you will likely drink more than you think\, so bring plenty. I usually go through 3 quarts on a warm day. Also\, pack a lunch. We will stop for a break to eat and you will need the energy. Please leave behind your dog. Trail work and canines are incompatible.\nNote: This is a very basic list of items. You should bring whatever other personal items you may require. \nYou must wear long sleeve pants\, sturdy hiking boots\, and long sleeve shirts. Inappropriate attire will be cause to send you home. This is a hard hat project. If you do not have one\, one will be provided for you. If you have any questions\, please ask me. \nThe Map:\nThe accompanying trail map provides basic information only (click here to download map). A Sandia Wilderness map is available at local outdoor stores. \nDirections to Piedra Lisa South TH:\nTake NM 556 E (Tramway Blvd. N) to FR 333. Travel NE for 2 mi. until pavement ends. Continue N on FR 333D (dirt) to parking area just before a gate marked Private Road. \nRemember – this day is about having fun and giving something back to the Wilderness we all love and enjoy. Work at your own pace and take as many breaks as you want.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/piedra-lisa-trail-sandia-rd/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Velasquez":MAILTO:nmvfo@live.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180217T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T012919
CREATED:20180112T023203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T163255Z
UID:695-1518856200-1518879600@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge (FWS)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Nineteen volunteers organized by the NMVFO as well as a crew of Americorps workers and some Sevilleta personnel finished planting more than 500 Goodding’s black willows and putting in place at least a hundred more saplings. As they grow\, these willows will provide a good habitat for the endangered Southwestern Flycatcher and Yellow-Billed Cuckoo. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \nThe Sevilleta NWR (https://www.fws.gov/refuge/sevilleta/) protects a large area north of Socorro containing a great variety of terrain and vegetation. For a video tour\, go to: https://www.facebook.com/SevilletaNWR/videos/1868508613167207/. \nVolunteers for this project are invited to help restore riparian habitat along the Rio Grande—in an area not generally open to the general public—that has recently been cleared of invasive Tamarisk trees. We will be pole-planting willows and cottonwoods to create an environment favorable to native wildlife\, especially the endangered Southwestern Willow Flycatcher. The NWR staff will have already bored holes using an auger and prepared the cuttings\, so our main job will be inserting these small saplings and back-filling the holes with soil. Since this task needs to be done in the winter (before the growing season)\, please dress accordingly if the weather is chilly or precipitation is in the forecast. The area where we’ll be working may be muddy\, so wearing sturdy water-resistant boots is advised. Also bring work gloves and a day pack with lunch\, drinks\, and snacks. Extra water will be available at the work site. The work should be completed by mid-afternoon depending on attendance. \nDirections: Volunteers will need to convene at the Refuge’s Visitor Center at 8:30 AM for transportation to the work site. The Visitor Center is located 60 miles south of Albuquerque’s “Big-I” on Interstate 25. Take Exit 169 down a frontage road and make a sharp right turn at the first intersection. The Visitor Center is about 4/10 of a mile up this road. Volunteers from Albuquerque interested in carpooling can meet no later than 7:30 AM at the Bernalillo County Rail Runner Station. The parking lot is on Camino Del Tren\, which branches north off Rio Bravo Blvd less than a mile west of I-25 at Exit 220. For more information or to sign up for this project\, please contact Larry by February 16. Geolocation: https://goo.gl/maps/fKVrKMb3X962 (34°21’05.8″N\, 106°52’56.8″W)
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/sevilleta-national-wildlife-refuge-fws/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Benson":MAILTO:L.Benson@nmvfo.org
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