BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//New Mexico Volunteers For The Outdoors - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://nmvfo.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for New Mexico Volunteers For The Outdoors REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20220313T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20221106T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20230312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20231105T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230311T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230311T140000 DTSTAMP:20260426T163441 CREATED:20230106T232722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T213243Z UID:5334-1678527000-1678543200@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Trail Workshop - Classroom (CABQ Open Space) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Good day.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nDescription: Come learn some trail-building basics on Open Space lands along Tijeras Creek in Albuquerque. We’ll meet in CABQ Open Space’s Tijeras BioZone Education Center at 9:30AM to begin an hour or more of book learning\, followed by an instructional walkthru on a nearby trail and some hands-on practice. Tools will be supplied. \nThis 101 course will provide an important base of knowledge for anyone who also plans to join our hands-on trail-building field training workshop the following Saturday\, March 18th.  New volunteers are encouraged to join us for either or both of these March workshops. Anyone who would like a skills refresher is welcome too! \nPlease bring your own work gloves. Also required: long pants\, sturdy boots or shoes\, and eye protection (sunglasses). Highly recommended: layered clothing; a hat; a day pack with water\, snacks and sunblock; pen and notebook. \nIf you’d like to join us please sign up below by Tuesday March 7th. Note that space is limited. Once the project fills we will start a waitlist. Hope to see you there! \nDifficulty: \nGroup Size: 20 \nCost: Free! \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at Volunteer FAQ\, or email the project leader. \nPlease read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project. \nSign up by clicking below: \nOn the signup form please leave the “Number of Volunteers” at 1. If you would like to sign up additional volunteers please submit multiple signups. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/trail-workshop-classroom-cabq-open-space/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/51943544017_23f908d1cf_c.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Blackmore":MAILTO:j.blackmore@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230318T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230318T150000 DTSTAMP:20260426T163442 CREATED:20230106T231330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230318T013444Z UID:5338-1679128200-1679151600@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Trail Workshop - Field (CABQ Open Space) CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:The Field Workshop is cancelled due to severe weather. \nDescription: This session will build upon skills introduced at the March 11 class for new volunteers\, but anyone is welcome to sign up for either or both sessions. The field training will take place on CABQ Open Space land near Tijeras Creek\, along Route 66 east of Albuquerque. Experienced Open Space personnel and NMVFO members will help mentor volunteers as we re-route an existing trail. Expected tasks include building the new trail segment following a better path identified by pin flags and closing off the old section by covering it with branches and any nearby rocks\, transplanting available cactuses\, and scarifying the surface to slow erosion and encourage new growth. Building the new trail may include clearing or trimming existing plants\, reshaping the trail’s surface to improve drainage\, and reinforcing it with rocks as needed. \nVolunteers should wear sturdy boots or shoes (no sandals)\, long pants\, and bring work gloves\, hat\, and other apparel appropriate for the predicted weather. Also bring a day pack with snacks\, lunch\, sunblock and plenty of water. Registered volunteers will be provided updates by email. \nDirections:  We will meet by 8:30 AM in the parking lot of the Tijeras BioZone Education Center at 15600 Old Route 66. As shown on this map\, if coming from Albuquerque on I-40\, turn south at the Tramway Blvd exit\, then turn left on Central Ave. and continue driving west for 1.2 miles. \nDifficulty: \nGroup Size: 20 \nCost: Free! \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at Volunteer FAQ\, or email the project leader. \nSign up by clicking below. If the project is full\, you can email the project leader to be put on a wait list. \nOn the signup form please leave the “Number of Volunteers” at 1. If you would like to sign up additional volunteers please submit multiple signups. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/trail-workshop-field-cabq-open-space/ CATEGORIES:Canceled,Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/51944608813_01f4fcc37d_c.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Benson":MAILTO:L.Benson@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230323T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230326T130000 DTSTAMP:20260426T163442 CREATED:20230110T230531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T233601Z UID:5362-1679558400-1679835600@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Little Whitewater Trail Backpack (Gila NF) (Date and location change) DESCRIPTION:(Note: The project dates changed from March 16-19 to March 23-26\, and the location changed to Allie/Bear Loop\, due to weather. The March 30 project originally planned for Allie/Bear was cancelled due to weather.) \nRESULTS: Nine volunteers from the Gila Chapter of Backcountry Horsemen and NMVFO improved 1.75 miles of trail – building 39 cairns\, blazing 20 trees\, and removing 15 logs\, along with brushing 6 drains and tread work\, on Bear Canyon Trail 104.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nDescription: Come join us as we partner with the Gila Chapter of the NM Back Country Horsemen on a horse-supported backpack project near Glenwood. See below for information from the Gila BCH website: \n“Our work will tie into later Forest Service trail work\, reopening more loops in the Glenwood District. Most of the repairs are from deferred maintenance and post-Whitewater Baldy Fire in 2012. Optional: camping at a nearby campground the night before the project (please bring your own food and water). Camping options include Bighorn Campground just off of 180\, only a few minutes from the meeting place\, or Cosmic Campground north of Alma on 180\, 20-minute drive to meeting place. \nOn Thursday we will meet between 8:00-8:30AM at Glenwood Community Park for introductions\, work objectives\, safety talk and gear check. We will give the packers our food and a bit of our gear\, then carpool to a location near our trailhead. Because the last ¼ mile on the road to the trailhead is in bad condition\, we will park at a small pull-off at the gate and hike to basecamp from there. People with high clearance vehicles are welcome to drive all the way to the trailhead. From the trailhead the hike to basecamp is 4.25 miles. This is a dry camp so water will be packed in. We will have our Seek Outside hot tent with us for the cool mornings and evenings. Day temperatures should be pleasant. \nFood: Gila BCH homemade vacuum sealed meals (breakfasts and dinners) will be available for this project. We can accommodate meat eaters\, vegetarians\, and some gluten free diets. But you can also bring your own breakfasts and dinners if you prefer. Everyone will need to provide their own lunches and snacks. Water: Please bring water for the hike to basecamp. We will provide jugs of water at basecamp. There is no water on the trail where we will be working so bring 3-quart water capacity. We will provide: Tools\, hard hats\, trail and safety training\, project supervision\, and first aid kit with Wilderness First Responder trained personnel.” \nPlease see the BCH website description for a packing list and more information! Sign up below by Sunday\, March 19. \nDifficulty:  \nGroup Size: 12 \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at Volunteer FAQ\, or email the project leader. \nPlease read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project. \nSign up by clicking below:\nOn the signup form please leave the “Number of Volunteers” at 1. If you would like to sign up additional volunteers please submit multiple signups. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/little-whitewater-trail-backpack-gila-nf/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/glenwood_gila_2021-e1675036570671.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Green":MAILTO:m.green@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230330T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230402T140000 DTSTAMP:20260426T163442 CREATED:20230111T202028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T144322Z UID:5370-1680165000-1680444000@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Bear\, Allie & Woodhaul Backpack (Gila NF) CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:This project is cancelled due to severe weather. \n \nDescription: Come join us as we partner with the Gila Chapter of the NM Back Country Horsemen on a horse-supported backpack project near Silver City. See below for information from the Gila BCH website: \n“These trails are close to Silver City and Mimbres. Our overall goal is reopening the Allie/Bear Canyon/Woodhaul Loop\, which has interesting rock formations\, often flowing water and spots of mixed conifer. Our basecamp will be determined by road conditions and weather. We have 2 camp options\, one at a lower elevation and one at a higher elevation. The hike to basecamp could be up to 6.5 miles. We also have 3 options to access the project. These will be determined closer to the time of the project based on current road conditions. We will have our Seek Outside hot tent with us for the cool mornings and evenings. Days will likely be warm. We will meet between 8:00-8:30AM on Thursday\, March 30 (location TBD) for introductions\, work objectives\, safety talk and gear check. We will give the packers our food and a bit of our gear before hiking to basecamp. \nFood: Gila BCH homemade vacuum sealed meals (breakfasts and dinners) will be available for this project. We can accommodate meat eaters\, vegetarians\, and some gluten free diets. But you can also bring your own breakfasts and dinners if you prefer. Everyone will need to provide their own lunches and snacks. Water: Please bring water for the hike to basecamp. Water will be filtered from the creek at basecamp. Please bring 3-quart water capacity since we will not always have water where we are working. We will provide: Tools\, hard hats\, trail and safety training\, project supervision\, and first aid kit with Wilderness First Responder trained personnel.” \nPlease see the BCH website description for a packing list and more information! Sign up below by Tuesday\, March 21. \nDifficulty:  \nGroup Size: 10 \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at Volunteer FAQ\, or email the project leader. \nPlease read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project. \nSign up by clicking below:\nOn the signup form please leave the “Number of Volunteers” at 1. If you would like to sign up additional volunteers please submit multiple signups. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/bear-allie-woodhaul-backpack-gila-nf/ CATEGORIES:Canceled,Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/pueblopark_gila_2021-e1675037252737.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Green":MAILTO:m.green@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230410T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230410T160000 DTSTAMP:20260426T163442 CREATED:20230523T150658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T223716Z UID:5984-1681117200-1681142400@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Lower Osha ADD-ON (Mountainair RD) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Four volunteers cleared lower Osha trail on the west side of the Manzanos up to the point that NMVFO worked down to from the top last year.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nWhat is an add-on? These are our small impromptu projects\, often mid-week\, not on our published schedule. If you have attended many projects\, you may be invited. Or reach out to the project leader if you are interested. \n  URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/lower-osha-add-on/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/lower_osha_2023.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Don Lemke":MAILTO:d.lemke@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230415T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230415T160000 DTSTAMP:20260426T163442 CREATED:20230202T131813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T235146Z UID:5581-1681545600-1681574400@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Box Canyon (Socorro BLM) (CANCELLED Agency Review) DESCRIPTION:From the agency: “Due to on going review of the environmental documentation that authorizes the construction of the Descansos Trail\, the April 15th NMVFO project will be canceled.” Sorry\, folks\, we hope to reschedule this in the future when issues are resolved.\n \nDescription: Join us for a one-day trail building project near the Box (a popular climbing area) near Socorro. The project will advance the construction of the Descansos Trail\, extending from the Gramont Peak Trail to the shrine located at the intersection of the Socorro Gun Range Road and Hwy 60. This will be a multi-use (hike\, bike\, equestrian) trail. The ridge segment of the trail has mild grades extending through grass lands and volcanic rock outcroppings that will be used for the trail tread in key spots. The descent from the ridge traverses through a boulder field and will require significant effort in relocating rocks or filling cavities to generate an easily navigated trail tread. \nParticipants should wear sturdy boots or work shoes (no sandals or soft shoes)\, long pants\, hat\, and other apparel appropriate for the predicted weather. Also bring work gloves and a day pack with water\, snacks\, sack lunch\, sunscreen\, and other personal items. We expect to finish by 4:00 PM\, but volunteers are welcome to leave earlier if necessary. \nLocation:  Park at the Shrine (Google map). \nGroup Size: 20 (in addition to our partner local trail group\, NMT Bike Club) \nDifficulty: \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at Volunteer FAQ\, or email the project leader. \nPlease read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project. \nSign up by clicking below:\nOn the signup form please leave the “Number of Volunteers” at 1. If you would like to sign up additional volunteers please submit multiple signups. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/box-canyon-socorro-blm/ CATEGORIES:Canceled,Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/grammont_ridge_view_2022.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jim (Sagebrush) Sells":MAILTO:j.sells@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230422T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230422T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T163442 CREATED:20230210T160952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T233536Z UID:5684-1682157600-1682164800@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Pecos River Cleanup DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: NMVFO’s 10-person crew spent a total of 25 person-hours cleaning an estimated half-mile of Pecos River frontage\, centered on the Upper Dalton Fishing Area and the Rainy Day Picnic/Fishing Area. Many bags of trash were collected and turned over to USFS staff.\nOur work was part of a larger project\, the Dia del Rio y Camino\, a large cleanup event running along the Pecos River from Pecos\, NM to Pecos\, TX.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nDescription: NMVFO is teaming up with The Upper Pecos Watershed Association on Earth Day\, removing litter along the beautiful Pecos River north of Pecos\, NM. The cleanup project is part of a larger one-day effort to beautify the river from Pecos\, NM all the way to Pecos\, TX\, the Dia del Rio y Camino. Our part of the day’s work will take place on USFS land in the scenic Pecos Canyon. Litter pickers\, visibility vests and trash bags will be provided\, and the USFS will remove collected trash at the end of the day. \nVolunteers should dress in layers\, including long sleeved shirts and long pants\, sun and rain protection\, eye protection/sunglasses\, work gloves\, sturdy boots\, a day pack\, lunch and/or snacks\, and water. \nLater in the day the UPWA will celebrate Outstanding National Resource Waters designation of that stretch of Pecos river 1:00pm-3:00pm\, gathering at the Dove Center to dance\, eat and celebrate together in community\, and volunteers are invited (RSVP). \nLocation: We will meet at 10AM at the Dove Center\, Our Lady of Guadalupe Abbey\, 16 Guadalupe Lane\, Pecos\, NM (Google Map). Our workday will end at noon. The abbey is located about 1.5 miles north of Pecos on NM-63. \nDifficulty:  \nGroup Size: 10 \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at Volunteer FAQ\, or email the project leader. \nPlease read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project. \nSign up by clicking below: \nOn the signup form please leave the “Number of Volunteers” at 1. If you would like to sign up additional volunteers please submit multiple signups. \nIf the project is full please reach out to the Project Leader to be put on the waitlist. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/pecos-river-cleanup/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/litter_pickup_2020_jemez.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Potter":MAILTO:d.potter@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230429T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230429T133000 DTSTAMP:20260426T163443 CREATED:20230203T234947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T152206Z UID:5520-1682758800-1682775000@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Galisteo Basin Preserve DESCRIPTION:Description: NMVFO will return to work with the Commonweal Conservancy\, the nonprofit owner of the 6\,000-acre Galisteo Basin Preserve in central Santa Fe County\, removing barbed wire fencing at the GBP which is impeding wildlife flows and migration corridors in the Basin. After a brief workshop to learn safe and efficient ways to dismantle barbed wire fences\, volunteers will spend the rest of the day removing several fences on the preserve. Volunteers should wear long sleeved shirts and long pants\, and bring eye protection/sunglasses\, leather gloves\, a day pack and water. Additionally\, if any volunteers have fencing pliers (linesmen pliers work well) please bring them. Commonweal\, who is running the workshop\, will provide a couple T-post pullers\, but if you happen to have one\, please bring it. Volunteers will meet at GBP’s Cottonwood Trailhead at 9:00 AM. \nDifficulty: \nGroup Size: 15 \nPlease sign up below by Tuesday\, April 25. \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at Volunteer FAQ\, or email the project leader. \nPlease read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project. \nSign up by clicking below. If the project is full\, please email the project leader to be put on a waitlist. \nPlease read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project.\nOn the signup form please leave the "Number of Volunteers" at 1. If you would like to sign up additional volunteers please submit multiple signups. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/galisteo-basin-preserve-2/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/galisteo_2022.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Potter":MAILTO:d.potter@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230501T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230505T140000 DTSTAMP:20260426T163443 CREATED:20230111T205917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T213828Z UID:5376-1682928000-1683295200@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Jerky Mountains Backpack (Gila NF) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Melissa Green led this project on the northwest side of the Gila Wilderness. The crew made 1 mile of new tread (switchbacks between Turkey Feather Pass and Jerky Mountains)\, removed 277 logs\, constructed 70 trail markers and 10 drains in addition to spot brushing.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nDescription: Come join us as we partner with the Gila Chapter of the NM Back Country Horsemen on an extended horse-supported backpack project in the Jerky Mountains area of the Gila Wilderness. See below for information from the Gila BCH website: \n“This trail work will connect with other trail work we are doing earlier in the spring. We will also be relogging trails we worked on several years ago. These trails are used by multiple types of trail users and will benefit many. The views are amazing\, and there is mixed conifer by the creeks. While fire has affected this area some\, it is mostly unburned and pristine. The hiker crew will backpack to Turkey Feather Pass with support from a few horse packers. If there is no water nearby we will have water packed in. The hiker crew will work on the Lilley Mountain Trail #164 over the Jerky Mountains while the equine crew works on trails near their (separate) basecamp. Rain is possible. Mornings and evenings may be cool. Days will likely be warm to hot. \n(Optional camping at the Ben Lilley Campground or Willow Creek Campground the night before the project. Please bring your own food and water.) We will meet at the Willow Creek Corrals (**see note about directions below) at 8:00AM on Monday\, May 1 for introductions\, work objectives\, safety talk and gear check. We will give the packers our food and a bit of our gear before our 6.5 mile hike to basecamp. \nFood: Gila BCH homemade vacuum sealed meals (breakfasts and dinners) will be available for this project. We can accommodate meat eaters\, vegetarians\, and some gluten free diets. But you can also bring your own breakfasts and dinners if you prefer. Everyone will need to provide their own lunches and snacks. Water: Please bring water for the hike to basecamp. There are options to refill and filter water at mile 3. At basecamp we will drink out of water jugs if there is no water in the meadow. There is no water on the trails where we will be working so please bring 4-quart water capacity. We will provide: Tools\, hard hats\, trail and safety training\, project supervision\, and first aid kit with Wilderness First Responder trained personnel.” \n**Although the map to the meeting location is linked above\, please do not use Google Maps for the final approach to Willow Creek Corrals. Instead\, see the BCH website description for directions\, packing list and further information about this project. Please sign up below by Friday\, April 21. \nDifficulty:  \nGroup Size: 15 (6 from NMVFO). If the project is full\, please email the project leader to be put on a waitlist. \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at Volunteer FAQ\, or email the project leader. \nPlease read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project. \nSign up by clicking below:\nOn the signup form please leave the “Number of Volunteers” at 1. If you would like to sign up additional volunteers please submit multiple signups. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/jerky-mountains-backpack-gila-nf/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/mogollon_baldy_2006.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Green":MAILTO:m.green@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230506T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230507T160000 DTSTAMP:20260426T163443 CREATED:20230206T152756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T184342Z UID:5660-1683360000-1683475200@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Manzanos West Side (Cibola NF) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: On Saturday\, ten volunteers worked on lopping and cleared 34 trees from most of the Comanche Trail for 5.5 miles (one-way). On Sunday\, twelve volunteers completed a variety of tasks on Trigo Trail for the first 3 miles that included the removal of 15 trees\, lopping\, some stream work\, and graffiti removal. The project\, based at the old JFK Campground in the Mountainair Ranger District of Cibola NF\, was supported by two skillful cooks and perfect weather. Our volunteer team was more than up to the task of the good amount of hiking that was necessary to “get to the work” and completed the first-ever NMVFO graffiti removal with exceptional results.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nDescription: From the Trigo Trailhead (old JFK Campground\, John F Kennedy Campground – Google Maps) we will clear deadfall on Comanche Trail for 4.5 miles. Also\, we will work on Trigo Trail for the first 3 miles including tree removal\, lopping and some graffiti removal. The road to the project is quite rough and requires a high clearance vehicle. We will provide detailed directions to all participants as Google Map is not reliable in the area. We will have access to the old campground (behind a locked gate). The trip from Albuquerque is almost 2 hours\, so camping Friday and Saturday nights will be available\, but you could work any portion of the weekend. Food will be provided for Saturday morning and evening and Sunday morning. Bring your own food and water for the trail. \nPets are not allowed on NMVFO projects \nDifficulty:   due to distance \nGroup size: 17 (including 2 cooks) \nDeadline: Sign up by May 1\, 2023 \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at Volunteer FAQ\, or email the project leader. \nPlease read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project.\nOn the signup form please leave the "Number of Volunteers" at 1. If you would like to sign up additional volunteers please submit multiple signups. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/manzano-west-side-mountainair-rd/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/trigo_2020.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Uwe Schroeter":MAILTO:u.schroeter@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230513T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230513T150000 DTSTAMP:20260426T163443 CREATED:20230228T160239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T184658Z UID:5745-1683964800-1683990000@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Women's Trail Day (CABQ Open Space) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: 8 women learned about and executed tread and rock work at the Tijeras BioZone Education Center\, joined by CABQ Open Space staff.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nDescription: Enjoy the camaraderie of other women as we review some trail work basics\, then spend the rest of our day together building brand new trail in Albuquerque Open Space in Tijeras\, NM. We will some time providing instruction on trail-building tools\, techniques\, and tips for making user-friendly and sustainable trails. There will be opportunities for questions\, feedback\, and networking with fellow women passionate about New Mexico’s hiking trails. Both experienced and completely new volunteers are welcome on this introductory trail-building project! \nPlease bring work gloves and eye protection (sunglasses or eyeglasses are fine)\, lunch\, snacks and plenty of water in a day pack. Come prepared with sturdy boots\, a hat\, sunblock\, and a notebook and pen if desired. Extra layers are recommended in case it is chilly in the morning\, as well as rain gear if rain is in the forecast. We’ll stop for lunch at around noon\, and after work we’ll begin hiking out at around 2:00. \nWe’ll be joined by City of Albuquerque Open Space staff\, who will be available for demonstrations and Q&A throughout the trail construction portion of the day. \nPlease register below by April 30. If you plan to invite a friend\, she will need to register as well. Hope you can join us! \nGroup Size: Up to 15. \nDifficulty: \nTo sign up\, click on the button below and fill out the form. If the project is full\, you can email the project leader to be put on a wait list. \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at Volunteer FAQ\, or email the project leader. \nPlease read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project.\nOn the signup form please leave the "Number of Volunteers" at 1. If you would like to sign up additional volunteers please submit multiple signups. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/womens-trail-day-abq-open-space/ LOCATION:Tijeras BioZone Education Center\, 15600 Central Ave SE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87123\, United States CATEGORIES:Class,Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/womens_trail_2021.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Plews":MAILTO:j.plews@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230516T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230516T150000 DTSTAMP:20260426T163444 CREATED:20230522T190835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T223606Z UID:5979-1684224000-1684249200@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Red Canyon Spruce Loop ADD-ON (Mountainair RD) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: A small group of volunteers cleared this 7.5 mile loop in the Manzano Mountains \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nWhat is an add-on? These are our small impromptu projects\, often mid-week\, not on our published schedule. If you have attended many projects\, you may be invited. Or reach out to the project leader if you are interested. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/red-canyon-spruce-loop-add-on/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/red_canyon_spruce_2023.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Don Lemke":MAILTO:d.lemke@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230520T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230520T160000 DTSTAMP:20260426T163444 CREATED:20230313T162906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T213821Z UID:5834-1684569600-1684598400@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Valle de Oro Cleanup (NWR) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Twelve NMVFO volunteers improved the Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge by clearing debris and removing invasive vegetation (primarily Kochia aka Bassia scoparia) from the area around the Visitor Center and around the trail that surrounds the cattail pond. We filled one dumpster and one trailer with the invasive plants which will be composted. The deep rooted Kochia was difficult to remove since the area has a drip irrigation system that could not be disturbed. Therefore\, the majority of the work was done with small hand tools and hand pulling of the noxious weed. For their perseverance\, all participants were awarded “Weed Warrior” T-shirts courtesy of Valle de Oro.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nProject Description: The Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge is the Southwest’s first urban wildlife refuge. It serves as an oasis for both wildlife and people. Established in 2012\, the refuge is beginning to transition from agriculture fields to a diversity of native habitats and visitor amenities. \nWe will improve the refuge by clearing debris and removing invasive vegetation. We will meet in the Valle de Oro Visitor Center parking lot at 8:00 AM to sign in. Dakota Dominguez\, Valle de Oro Park Ranger\, will present a short talk on the refuge. We will then proceed by car caravan to the work site to review the planned work and conduct a safety briefing. \nVolunteers must wear sturdy boots (preferred) or shoes (no sandals)\, long pants\, eye protection\, and work gloves. Long sleeve shirts are recommended. Bring a hat\, sun protection\, and other apparel appropriate for the predicted weather. Also bring a day pack with water\, snacks\, lunch\, and other necessities. We plan to finish work by 4:00 pm. \nThe volunteer group will not exceed 14 participants. The Visitors’ Center restroom facilities will be open. Registrants will be updated by email in the week(s) before the project with the latest information. If you have to cancel on the day of the project\, please text the Project Leader at 505-705-2584. \nDirections: Valle de Oro is located approximately 10 miles south of Albuquerque’s Big I. Coming from the North\, take Interstate 25 South to Rio Bravo (Exit 220). Go West on Rio Bravo\, then South on Broadway for approximately 2.25 miles. Turn West on Desert\, cross the Railrunner Tracks\, then turn South on 2 nd Street. The entrance to Valle de Oro will be on your right about 0.75 miles. At the entrance\, proceed to Visitor Center parking. Please plan to be there a little before 8:00 AM. \nDifficulty: \nTo sign up: Click on the button below and fill out the contact information. If the project is full\, you can email the project leader to be put on a wait list. \nPlease read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project.\nOn the signup form please leave the "Number of Volunteers" at 1. If you would like to sign up additional volunteers please submit multiple signups. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/valle-de-oro-cleanup-valle-de-oro-nwr/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/valleDeOro_2022.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed DiBello":MAILTO:e.dibello@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230527T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230528T113000 DTSTAMP:20260426T163445 CREATED:20230303T165500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T213813Z UID:5796-1685172600-1685273400@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Capulin Volcano (NPS) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Six NMVFO Volunteers improved tread on 3 miles of trail at Capulin Volcano National Monument\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nDescription: Join us for a two day project at Capulin Volcano National Monument (near Raton). Capulin Volcano NM is a top-rated Dark Sky Park and our agency lead has offered to point out constellations for us. We will improve two trails: the Boca Trail (a two-mile loop) and the Lava Flow Trail (a one-mile loop). Work includes lopping\, moving rocks\, and widening trail in some sections. Sunday will be a half day of work. \nParticipants will be required to wear long sleeve shirts\, closed toe shoes\, and sturdy work gloves. Additionally\, make sure to bring water\, snacks\, hat for sun protection\, sunscreen\, sunglasses\, etc. \nWe will camp Friday and Saturday night in a campground with toilets and showers. Food will be provided for Saturday breakfast\, lunch and dinner and Sunday breakfast. Bring everything necessary for two nights of camping\, and do not forget that camp chair. \nDifficulty: \nGroup Size: 8 maximum \nSign up below by Monday\, May 8. If the project is full\, please contact projects@nmvfo.org to be put on a waitlist. \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at Volunteer FAQ\, or email the project leader. \nPlease read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project.\nOn the signup form please leave the "Number of Volunteers" at 1. If you would like to sign up additional volunteers please submit multiple signups. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/capulin-volcano-nps/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/capulin_volcano-e1677862466785.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Christy Osmon":MAILTO:c.osmon@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230602T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230602T160000 DTSTAMP:20260426T163445 CREATED:20230421T140810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T213805Z UID:5937-1685696400-1685721600@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Valles Caldera Wetland Restoration DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: On June 2\, 2023\, 16 NMVFO volunteers joined Steve Vrooman of Keystone Restoration Ecology to haul rocks to create one-rock dams\, and use shovels to build sod riffles\, allowing water to spread more evenly on wetlands near Coyote Call Trail in the Valles Caldera National Preserve.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\n  \nNote: This project is now waitlisted\, but check out the project on the following day\, which still needs volunteers. \nDescription: On Friday June 2\, NMVFO will return with partners Rio Puerco Alliance and Keystone Restoration Ecology to help restore a wetland area in the southeast corner of the Valle Grande\, the largest valley in Valles Caldera National Preserve. This is part of a larger New Mexico Environmental Department (NMED) wetlands project\, the East Fork Headwaters Restoration Project\, which will restore 400 acres of the headwaters of the East Fork of the Jemez River. Our job will be to put some finishing touches on the project by building rock dams along a spring-fed channel and a small intermittent creek. The site is close to a road and can be accessed with a short hike. \nMore info about meeting location to follow\, for those who sign up. Hope you can join us! \nDifficulty: \n \nGroup Size: 15 \nPlease sign up below by Wednesday May 31. If the project is full\, contact the project leader to be put on a waitlist. \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at Volunteer FAQ\, or email the project leader. A reminder that pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects. \nPlease read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project.\nOn the signup form please leave the "Number of Volunteers" at 1. If you would like to sign up additional volunteers please submit multiple signups. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/valles-caldera-wetland-restoration-2/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/valles_caldera_2022.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jim (Sagebrush) Sells":MAILTO:j.sells@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230603T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230603T140000 DTSTAMP:20260426T163445 CREATED:20230512T142808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T010904Z UID:5959-1685782800-1685800800@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Jemez Mountains Cleanup (Jemez RD) DESCRIPTION:Project Description: Come join us as we partner with other outdoor-oriented organizations and the Jemez Ranger District on a post-Memorial Day cleanup on June 3rd from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at three locations in the Jemez Mountains. NMVFO volunteers will meet at the Jemez Ranger Station at 51 Woodsy Lane in Jemez Springs\, NM 87025 Map at 9:00am to get pickers\, gloves\, and trash bags then travel to one of the three locations. Please plan on bringing a full tank of gas\, lunch\, water\, snacks\, a hat and sunblock and be prepared for the possibility of rain. \nYou can sign up below until Wednesday\, May 31 st . Thanks for volunteering to help the Jemez! \nDifficulty: \n \nGroup Size: 25 \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at our Volunteer FAQ’s\, or email the project leader. \nThe deadline to sign up has passed. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/jemez-mountain-cleanup-jemez-rd/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/cleanup-in-the-jemez.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Timmer":MAILTO:m.timmer@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230603T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230603T160000 DTSTAMP:20260426T163445 CREATED:20230606T123605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T124147Z UID:6001-1685782800-1685808000@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Sawyer Certification Class 1 DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Sawyer certification\, Little Tesuque Picnic Area\, Santa Fe National Forest. This Saturday four NMVFO volunteers and 3 USFS staff earned their crosscut certifications after a full-day class.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nAre you interested? Are you a member and volunteer\, who goes on an unreasonable number of projects each year\, and enjoys clearing downed trees? Are you ready to earn your sawyer certification? Contact j.sells@nmvfo.orfg to get in the queue. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/sawyer-certification-class-1/ CATEGORIES:Class,Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/sawyer_class_1_2023_lowres.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230604T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230604T160000 DTSTAMP:20260426T163446 CREATED:20230606T124505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T124722Z UID:6007-1685869200-1685894400@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Sawyer Certification Class 2 DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: 5 NMVFO volunteers\, one Termite\, and one SFNF staff earned their crosscut certification at Winsor Trailhead in the SFNF\, with instructors Jennifer and Courtney from the Carson NF.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nAre you interested? Are you a member and volunteer\, who goes on an unreasonable number of projects each year\, and enjoys clearing downed trees? Are you ready to earn your sawyer certification? Contact j.sells@nmvfo.orfg to get in the queue. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/sawyer-certification-class-2/ CATEGORIES:Class,Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/sawyer2_2023.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230609T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230611T160000 DTSTAMP:20260426T163446 CREATED:20230301T034916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T171947Z UID:5765-1686297600-1686499200@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:South Sandia Peak Backpack (Cibola NF) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: 12 NMVFO volunteers brushed back ~2.25 miles of the South Crest Trail.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\n  \nDescription: Join us 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. The hike to camp is approximately 7 miles\, with 3000’ of elevation gain. We will hike in on Friday morning and hike out on Sunday\, with the bulk of the work taking place on Saturday (some on Friday and Sunday too\, but we will take our time hiking in and out). The Back Country Horsemen will support us by transporting tools and water to base camp. \nVolunteers will need to bring their own breakfasts\, lunches\, dinners\, and snacks\, and their own backpack and camping gear (including tent\, sleeping bag/pad\, water containers\, spoon\, coffee mug\, headlamp\, t.p.\, trowel\, etc.). If you have a 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 rain gear\, and come prepared for the wide range of temperatures which could occur! Beginning backpackers are welcome\, but must inform the trip leader(s) in advance. Volunteers also have the option of hiking in separately to meet the group for one or more days; please contact the project leader(s) if you intend to do so. \nDifficulty: \nGroup Size: up to 15 \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at Volunteer FAQ\, or email the project leader. \nPlease read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project.\nOn the signup form please leave the "Number of Volunteers" at 1. If you would like to sign up additional volunteers please submit multiple signups. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/south-sandia-peak-backpack-sandia-rd/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/south_sandia_2019_3-e1677772523146.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Anna Flessner":MAILTO:a.flessner@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230617T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230618T140000 DTSTAMP:20260426T163447 CREATED:20230130T170124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T172553Z UID:5455-1686992400-1687096800@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Adopt-a-Trail #24 (Carson NF) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: 13 volunteers camped at Santa Barbara Campground\, and sawed and lopped on Middle Fork Trail #24\, Jicarita Creek Trail #38\, Centennial Trail #100\, and West Fork Trail #25.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\n  \nDescription: Come join us for our returning project on NMVFO’s adopted trail\, Middle Fork 24 on the Camino Real Ranger District. We will begin work 9AM Saturday morning from our group campsite\, but you are welcome to join us anytime Friday after 2PM for camping. Our adopted section takes us roughly two miles south along the Rio Santa Barbara from the campground. We’ll remove downed trees\, brush back encroaching vegetation and\, if time remains\, address erosion and drainage issues along the trail. Tools and hard hats will be provided. Certified crosscut sawyers are especially invited to join us\, to deal with several 2-foot diameter logs. \nRequired gear: sturdy boots\, work gloves\, long sleeves\, long pants\, eye protection (sunglasses okay). Please also bring a day pack\, snacks\, trail lunch\, sunblock\, rain gear\, and plenty of water for each work day.  We’ll plan for a long day on Saturday\, ending at around 4:00. On Sunday we’ll plan to be heading out by 2PM. \nFor camping\, feel free to bring a cooler for beverages (adult or other). A camp chair is also a good idea. Nights could be chilly and rain is possible\, so come prepared! \nThe Santa Barbara Campground has pit toilets. It’s a nice campground\, and our adopted section of trail is very pleasant\, in sight of the Rio Santa Barbara for most of its length. Hope to see you there! \nParking is limited to about 8 vehicles at our group site\, so ride-sharing is strongly encouraged. \nDifficulty: \nGroup Size: up to 15\, no more than 8 vehicles \nSign up below by Monday\, June 12. \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at Volunteer FAQ\, or email the project leader. \nPlease read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project.\nOn the signup form please leave the "Number of Volunteers" at 1. If you would like to sign up additional volunteers please submit multiple signups. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/adopt-a-trail-24-carson-nf-3/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2022-adopt-a-trail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Catlin Herrera":MAILTO:c.herrera@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230622T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230622T160000 DTSTAMP:20260426T163447 CREATED:20230625T201524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230625T205550Z UID:6030-1687420800-1687449600@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Tijeras Biozone Center Trail with Valle de Oro YCC DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: The Valle de Oro Youth Conservation Corp (YCC) crew and volunteers from NMVFO worked with Albuquerque Open Space staff to build a section of new trail at the Tijeras Biozone Center. Open Space staff provided hands-on trail construction and rock work training to the YCC crew. On the previous day\, June 21\, NMVFO presented an overview of NMVFO’s accomplishments and a tutorial on Trail Building & Maintenance to the YCC crew. The collaboration of Albuquerque Open Space and Valle de Oro staff members allowed this project to happen and is greatly appreciated.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nWould you like to participate in future NMVFO Small Group Projects (short notice\, may not be published on the main NMVFO schedule) at Valle de Oro? Please email the project leader. \n  URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/tijeras-biozone-center-trail-with-valle-de-oro-ycc/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/vdo_ycc_2023.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed DiBello":MAILTO:e.dibello@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230624T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230624T160000 DTSTAMP:20260426T163447 CREATED:20230625T152713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T183904Z UID:6027-1687597200-1687622400@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Sawyer Certification Class 3 DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: 7 NMVFO volunteers earned their Sawyer Certification at Winsor Trailhead in the SFNF\, with instructor Jennifer from the Carson NF.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nAre you interested? Are you a member and volunteer\, who goes on an unreasonable number of projects each year\, and enjoys clearing downed trees? Are you ready to earn your sawyer certification? Contact j.sells@nmvfo.orfg to get in the queue. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/sawyer-certification-class-3/ CATEGORIES:Class,Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/sawyer3_2023.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230625T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230625T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T163448 CREATED:20230822T190900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T223113Z UID:6158-1687680000-1687712400@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Upper Trigo ADD-ON (Mountainair RD) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: A small group of volunteers went up New Canyon Trail\, then worked down Trigo for about a mile.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nWhat is an add-on? These are our small impromptu projects\, often mid-week\, not on our published schedule. If you have attended many projects\, you may be invited. Or reach out to the project leader if you are interested. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/upper-trigo-add-on/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/upper_trigo_2023.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Don Lemke":MAILTO:d.lemke@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230706T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230706T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T163448 CREATED:20230822T194618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T223230Z UID:6161-1688630400-1688662800@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:FGYC Manzano ADD-ON (Mountainair RD) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Three NMVFO volunteers joined 4 people from the Forest Guild Youth Corp and their supervisor to clear dead fall and overgrowth on Box Springs Trail and the 2 spur trails out of Red Canyon Campground in the Manzanos.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nWhat is an add-on? These are our small impromptu projects\, often mid-week\, not on our published schedule. If you have attended many projects\, you may be invited. Or reach out to the project leader if you are interested. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/fgyc-manzano-add-on/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/fgyc_manzano_2023.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Don Lemke":MAILTO:d.lemke@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230706T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230709T160000 DTSTAMP:20260426T163449 CREATED:20230128T000402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T213752Z UID:5439-1688634000-1688918400@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Horsethief Meadows Backpack (Santa Fe NF) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: NMVFO volunteers cleared 233 deadfalls on 7.7 miles of trails\, built a rock crossing\, and brushed about a mile of trail. Our partners at Pecos Chapter of Back Country Horsemen hauled tools and water\, helping us to do the work.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nDescription: Join us on a four-day backpacking project to clear downed trees and brush on the trails around Horsethief Meadows in the Pecos Wilderness. We will be setting up a base camp in the Meadows area surrounded by spruce-fir forest at about 9\,840 ft MSL. The Backcountry Horsemen of America will be supporting us by transporting our tools and cooking equipment to the base camp. The base camp will be about 5.6 miles from the Panchuela Admin Site near the Panchuela Campground. While the project starts on Thursday\, July 6th\, you are welcome to join us on Friday or Saturday and spend as much time working with us as you can. All tools will be provided. We will be using one- and two-person crosscut saws\, pruning saws\, and loppers. USFS rules require all volunteers to wear ankle-high boots\, long pants\, long sleeves\, hard hats (provided)\, work gloves\, and eye protection (sunglasses okay) while working. Please bring a daypack to carry your lunch\, snacks\, sunblock\, rain gear\, and a full day’s supply of water. \nMeet at: Panchuela Admin Site\, GPS Coordinates 35.82953\, -105.66411 \nDifficulty:  \nGroup Size: Up to 15 \nClosing date for signups is July 4th\, 2023 \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at Volunteer FAQ\, or email the project leader. \nReminder: Pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects. \nPlease read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project.\nOn the signup form please leave the "Number of Volunteers" at 1. If you would like to sign up additional volunteers please submit multiple signups. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/horsethief-meadows-backpack-santa-fe-nf/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/horseThief2004-e1643492368530.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Timmer":MAILTO:m.timmer@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230722T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230722T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T163449 CREATED:20230822T223415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T223415Z UID:6155-1690012800-1690045200@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Hop Canyon ADD-ON (Magdalena RD) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: A small group of volunteers cleared deadfall on Hop Canyon Trail in the Magdalena Mountains\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nWhat is an add-on? These are our small impromptu projects\, often mid-week\, not on our published schedule. If you have attended many projects\, you may be invited. Or reach out to the project leader if you are interested. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/hop-canyon-add-on-magdalena-rd/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/hop_canyon_2023.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rob Selina":MAILTO:r.selina@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230728T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230730T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T163449 CREATED:20230301T031404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T183758Z UID:5761-1690531200-1690718400@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Sugarite Canyon State Park (EMNRD) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: On July 28th and 29th\, ten trail crew volunteers cleared grass and brush from 1.1 miles of the Opportunity Trail at Sugarite Canyon State Park using motorized brush/grass cutters and loppers. Meals were provided by two NMVFO cooks. Unfortunately\, an intense rain/hailstorm on the afternoon of July 29th caused the cancellation of the remainder of the project.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\n  \nDescription: Join NMVFO on a car-camping project to improve several hiking trails at Sugarite Canyon State Park in northern New Mexico at a cool 7\,000 feet. We will be improving drainage from trails and clearing trees\, brush\, and grasses that are encroaching upon the trails. \nVolunteers will camp at the Valve Tender’s Group Campground and need to provide their own recreational vehicle or camping gear including tent\, sleeping bag and pad\, camp chair\, headlamp\, etc.\, plus a cooler/beverages\, if desired. NMVFO will provide breakfasts and dinners; volunteers will need to supply their own lunches and snacks. Please bring your own plate\, bowl\, utensils\, and coffee mug. Chemical toilets will be provided by the park. \nPlease bring a daypack to carry your lunch\, snacks\, sunblock\, rain gear\, and a full-day’s supply of water. All tools will be provided. \nWhile the Project starts at 9:00 am on Friday\, July 28th \, you can join us Thursday evening (dinner will not be provided)\, Friday evening\, or Saturday morning. Please join us by 5:00 pm on Friday evening if you would like dinner. Join us by 7:00 am on Saturday morning if you would like breakfast. Just let us know what your plans are by contacting the project leader by email or phone. The project will end at about 12:00 pm on Sunday\, July 30th. \nMeet at: Sugarite Canyon State Park; Coordinates 36.95522\, -104.38739 [Google Map] Elevation: 6\,965 ft How to find us: Look for short green NMVFO signs on NM Highway 540 \nReminder: Pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects. \nPlease sign up by Monday July 24th. One person per signup. \nDifficulty: \nGroup Size: 15. If the project becomes full\, please email the project leader to add your name to the waitlist\, and we will contact you if a spot opens up. \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect Volunteer FAQs or call/email the project leader. \n  URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/sugarite-canyon-state-park-emnrd/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/sugarite_2022.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Timmer":MAILTO:m.timmer@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230810T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230813T160000 DTSTAMP:20260426T163450 CREATED:20230212T161838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T184428Z UID:5511-1691658000-1691942400@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Stewart Lake Backpack (Santa Fe NF) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Six volunteers spent four days based out of Stewart Lake camp in the Pecos Wilderness clearing blowdowns from the upper Winsor and Skyline trails between Stewart Lake and the saddle above Puerto Nambe. We also added some variety to the cross cut bucking (and cooled down) by getting our feet wet with a few stream crossing and drainage improvements. All enjoyed good fellowship around camp\, which was enlivened by many chattering boys from the annual St Mark’s School wilderness immersion program who shared the campsite. Most of us old guys agreed that the highlight of the trip was a lunch-time nap on the shore of beautiful Spirit Lake!\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nDescription: Join us on a four-day backpack to a base camp near Stewart Lake\, a highlight of the Pecos Wilderness at 10\,000 feet elevation along SkylineTrail #251. Starting from Cowles\, we will hike in 7.5 miles along Winsor Ridge Trail #271\, to clear downed trees and lop corridor\, and improve tread in the area as necessary. The Back Country Horsemen will support us by transporting tools and cooking equipment to base camp. \nLocation: We will park at Winsor Ridge Trailhead near Cowles\, Google Map link. \nPlease sign up below by Tuesday\, August 8. One person per signup. \nDifficulty: \nGroup Size: Up to 15 \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at Volunteer FAQ\, or email the project leader. \nPlease read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project.\nOn the signup form please leave the "Number of Volunteers" at 1. If you would like to sign up additional volunteers please submit multiple signups. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/stewart-lake-backpack-santa-fe-nf/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/spiritLake2020.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jim (Sagebrush) Sells":MAILTO:j.sells@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230819T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230819T140000 DTSTAMP:20260426T163450 CREATED:20230125T152144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T195150Z UID:5424-1692433800-1692453600@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Juan Tomas (ABQ Open Space) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Nineteen NMVFO volunteers along with four personnel and two volunteers from Albuquerque’s Open Space Division built about 1200 feet of a new trail through a heavily forested area of the 1300-acre Juan Tomas Open Space. After the project\, Don and Deb hosted a get-together at their nearby home.\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\n  \nDescription: Albuquerque’s Open Space Division maintains five areas on the east side of the Sandia and Manzanita Mountains. The largest of these is the Juan Tomas Open Space\, which encompasses 1\,290 acres of primarily piñon-juniper and ponderosa forest growing at elevations up to 7\,760 feet. Join us as we do new trail construction to bypass an eroded social trail. \nParticipants should wear sturdy boots or work shoes (no sandals or soft shoes)\, long pants\, hat\, and other apparel appropriate for the predicted weather\, especially rain gear. Also bring work gloves and a day pack with water\, snacks\, a light lunch\, sunscreen\, and other personal items. We expect to finish by 2:00 PM\, but volunteers are welcome to leave earlier if necessary. \nMeeting Place: TBD \nDifficulty:  \nGroup Size: 20. If the project is full\, please email the project leader to be put on a waitlist. \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at Volunteer FAQ\, or email the project leader. \nPlease read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project. \nPlease read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project.\nOn the signup form please leave the "Number of Volunteers" at 1. If you would like to sign up additional volunteers please submit multiple signups. URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/juan-tomas-abq-open-space-5/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/juantomas_2021-e1675036841623.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Benson":MAILTO:L.Benson@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230824T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230827T140000 DTSTAMP:20260426T163451 CREATED:20230314T132400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T003337Z UID:5852-1692867600-1693144800@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Peñas Negras Backpack (San Pedro Parks\, Cuba RD) - CANCELED DESCRIPTION:This project has been canceled because of the fire in San Pedro Parks. \nDescription: Join us on a four-day backpacking project to clear downed trees and brush on the Peñas Negras Trail #32 and others in the south eastern part San Pedro Parks Wilderness. We will camp along the Rito de las Perchas to ensure a good source of water. While the project starts on Thursday\, August 24th\, you are welcome to join us on Friday or Saturday and spend as much time working with us as you can. \nAll tools will be provided. We will be using one- and two-person crosscut saws\, pruning saws\, and loppers. USFS rules require all volunteers to wear ankle-high boots\, long pants\, long sleeves\, hard hats (provided)\, work gloves\, and eye protection (sunglasses okay) while working. Please bring a daypack to carry your lunch\, snacks\, sunblock\, rain gear\, and a full day’s supply of water. NMVFO will reimburse volunteers for food expenses at the rate of $20/day. Further information such as probable camping sites and water sources will be provided after the Project Leader scouts the entire loop just before the start date. \nReminder: Pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects. \nClosing date for signups is August 21st\, 2023. \nDifficulty: \nGroup Size: 15 \nMeet at: Palomas Trailhead #50 on FR70 [Google Map] We will hike Palomas Trail #50 and Perchas Trail #418 to our campsite. \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at Volunteer FAQ\, or email the project leader. \n  URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/penas-negras-backpack-san-pedro-parks-cuba-rd/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/rio_puerco_2022.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Christy Osmon":MAILTO:c.osmon@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR