La Ventana Arch (Rio Puerco BLM)
Join NMVFO and the Rio Puerco BLM for a project on National Public Lands Day
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NMVFO plans 20+ volunteer work projects each year. Click here for a printable overview of the 2024 project season, and check back often for additional information posted as it becomes available. To receive updates and detailed information about upcoming projects and events, be sure to sign up for the NMVFO newsletter on the Home page. Public land agencies that are interested in proposing a project should contact our Projects Team (projects@nmvfo.org) for more information and our easy-to-complete project proposal form.
If you’re new to NMVFO, be sure to visit our FAQ page to learn more about what to expect on a project. Project leaders are always happy to answer your questions about specific projects. Have a non-project related question? Send us a message from our Contact page. Pets are not allowed on any NMVFO projects. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or other legal guardian
Project
Grand Enchantment Backpack Small Group Project (Magdalena RD)
One volunteer logged and lopped and backpacked on Shipman Trail and Apache Kid Trail in the Apache Kid Wilderness for an entire month. 10.7 miles of trail were cleared of deadfall.
Manzano Crest South Small Group Project (Mountainair RD)
Five volunteers joined a day project on the Manzano Crest Trail to finish the downfall removal and lopping on the Crest Trail for about 1.25 miles south of the junction with Trail Canyon Trail.
Juan Trail (Santa Fe National Forest)
Improve the tread of the two-mile long Juan Trail (#399) in the Santa Fe National Forest
Little Whitewater Backpack (Glenwood RD)
Horse-supported backpack project near Glenwood with Gila Backcountry Horsemen
Canjilon (Carson NF)
Car camp at Canjilon Lakes, work at multiple sites
Coronado Historic Site
One-day project to install wooden steps on a steep, highly eroded section of the trail.
Galisteo Basin Preserve 2
Return to the Galisteo Basin Preserve to remove fencing.
Organ Mountains Aguirre Springs Recreation Area (Las Cruces BLM)
Come join NMVFO on a car-camp at Aguirre Springs Campground in the Organ Mountains
Petroglyph National Monument
Join NMVFO as we restore the native plants garden at the Visitor Information Center of the Petroglyph National Monument