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UID:6164-1694854800-1694872800@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Jemez Mountains Cleanup 2 (Jemez RD)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Partnering with New Mexico Wild the Jemez Ranger District for a cleanup along Forest Road 144 and 376 in Jemez. NMVFO collected 14 bags of trash along Forest Road 144\, covering nearly 3 miles.\n \n\n\n	\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\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 as we partner with other outdoor-oriented organizations and the Jemez Ranger District for a cleanup on Saturday\, September 16th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. We will be assigned a work location during the morning briefing (depending on what the need is at that time).  We will probably work along FR 376 and the Rio Guadalupe. We will meet at the Jemez Ranger Station at 51 Woodsy Lane in Jemez Springs\, NM 87025 Map at 9:00am to rendezvous\, sign-in\, and equipment pick-up then travel to one of the three locations. Please plan on bringing a lunch\, water\, snacks\, work gloves\, hat\, and sunblock and be prepared for the possibility of rain. \nDifficulty:  \nGroup size: 25 \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/jemez-mountains-cleanup-2-jemez-rd/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catlin Herrera":MAILTO:c.herrera@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230921T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230924T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231842
CREATED:20230623T191436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T165646Z
UID:6019-1695285000-1695571200@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Spud Patch Trail Backpack (Aldo Leopold Wilderness\, Gila NF) CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:PROJECT CANCELED\, NOT ENOUGH VOLUNTEERS. SORRY. \nDescription: Partnership with the Gila chapter of the Back Country Horsemen and and Natural Curiosity  Map of project: https://caltopo.com/m/ATM8K  Trail work is brushing and tread work. Backpack to basecamp 5.5 miles. Horse packers will take in tools\, food and some of the volunteers’ gear. During the day hiking – up to 6 miles round trip. Most of the trail work will happen between basecamp and the Crest Trail. \nDay by Day Plan: Optional camp at Hermosa the night before. Meet at Hermosa on the morning of the 21st. We meet with the packers to give them our gear and then we will backpack up to our basecamp and set up camp. Sept 22 and 23rd will be trail work days. On the 24th we will return to our vehicles and drive home. \nFor more information please contact Melissa Green. \nBCH will provide breakfast and dinners for the volunteers. \nDifficulty:  \nGroup Size: 8 \nPlease sign up below by Monday September 18 . 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. \n 
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/spud-patch-trail-backpack/
CATEGORIES:Canceled,Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Green":MAILTO:m.green@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230923T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230923T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231842
CREATED:20230925T122910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T123203Z
UID:6204-1695457800-1695477600@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Landavaso Trail Add-On (BLM Socorro)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: NMVFO teamed with Socorro Trails\, and 28 volunteers from the Socorro and Magdalena communities built a bit under one mile of the 4.5 mile Landavaso Trail System.\n \n\n\n	\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\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 
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/landavaso-trail-add-on-blm-socorro/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jim (Sagebrush) Sells":MAILTO:j.sells@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230923T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230923T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231843
CREATED:20230302T164756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T140719Z
UID:5772-1695457800-1695488400@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Manzano Crest Lopping (Cibola NF)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Fourteen volunteers cleared 40 trees and removed overgrowth from the 1.6-mile-long Trail Canyon Trail and the upper 2.25 miles of the Comanche Trail. Nine volunteers camped at the trailhead the night before and were treated to a delicious dinner and breakfast prepared by David Broudy (who also joined the work effort on Saturday). For three of the volunteers\, it was their very first NMVFO 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 us on National Public Lands Day to clear heavy overgrowth from the Manzano Crest Trail #170 between Bosque Trail #174 and Trail Canyon Trail #176.  The work will be easy but the hike in will make this a difficult project.  There will be over 1500 feet of elevation and about 7 miles of hiking.  The trail head is about 2 hours from Albuquerque so we will offer camping for Friday night.  Also we will provide food for Friday evening and Saturday breakfast.  You are welcome to come Saturday morning.  Bring your own food and drink for the trail on Saturday.  The last few miles of the road are very rough and rutted so high clearance vehicles are needed (we can arrange carpooling for the last few miles). \nParticipants should wear sturdy boots or work shoes (no sandals)\, long pants\, hat\, eye protection\, gloves\, and bring gear for rain. \nPets are not allowed on NMVFO projects \nDifficulty:   due to distance \nGroup size: 17 (including 2 cooks) \nDeadline: Sign up by September 18\, 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-crest-lopping-cibola-nf/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Uwe Schroeter":MAILTO:u.schroeter@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231001T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231843
CREATED:20230301T024839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T001104Z
UID:5758-1695891600-1696176000@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Las Vacas Loop Backpack (Cuba RD)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: On a four-day backpacking trip\, 14 volunteers\, including 8 members of University of New Mexico’s Mountaineering Club\, cleared 128 deadfalls and lopped brush and limbs that were encroaching on 10.2 miles of trails in the southern San Pedro Parks Wilderness Area.  The volunteers also constructed a rock stream crossing and reinstalled three signposts. The trails improved were the Las Vacas\, Damian\, Clear Creek\, and Lucero Trails.\n \n\n\n	\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\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 Damian Trail and others in the southern part San Pedro Parks Wilderness. Here is the link to the Las Vacas Trail Loop that we will try to complete. We will camp at various locations depending upon the availability of water and the amount of work we can accomplish. While the project starts on Thursday\, September 28\, 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. \nFurther 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 September 25\, 2023 \nDifficulty: \nGroup size: Up to 15 \nMeet at: Vacas/San Gregorio Lake Trailhead\, Coordinates 36.02776\, -106.84638 [Google Map] \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/las-vacas-trail-loop-backpack-cuba-rd/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Timmer":MAILTO:m.timmer@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231015T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231015T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231844
CREATED:20231019T145608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T145608Z
UID:6215-1697356800-1697389200@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Osha Peak Add-On (Mountainair RD)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Four volunteers removed 10 logs and cut back overgrowth from New Canyon Trail and the Manzano Crest Trail near Osha Peak. This work was done mostly in the burn scar from the Trigo Fire.\n \n\n\n	\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\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 
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/osha-peak-add-on-mountainair-rd/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don Lemke":MAILTO:d.lemke@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231019T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231023T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231844
CREATED:20230629T180728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T213737Z
UID:6035-1697702400-1698066000@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Little Whitewater Backpack (Gila NF)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: NMVFO volunteer partnered with Gila Back Country Horsemen to reestablish 2.25 miles of the Little Whitewater Trail #214 in the Gila National Forest.\n \n\n\n	\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n	 \n	\n	Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nDescription: (This trail project was cancelled in the spring of 2023 (due to weather/high water)\, and we would like to try again. Slightly different camp but same idea.)\nMap of project: https://caltopo.com/m/AN1TT\nThe work will be tread\, logging\, brushing\, and trail markings. The hike to basecamp is 3.5 miles but steep trail with lots of elevation gain. Hiking during the day is up to 4.5 miles. \nCome 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 3.5 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\, October 15. \nDifficulty:  \nGroup Size: 8 \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/little-whitewater-backpack-gila-nf/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Green":MAILTO:m.green@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231028T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231844
CREATED:20231019T230005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T213727Z
UID:6219-1698483600-1698498000@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Carlito Springs (Bernalillo County Open Space)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: The project focused on clearing the drainage areas that have been impacted by recent rains along the trails at Carlito Springs. The project helped open space improve effective drainage on the current trail systems.\n \n\n\n	\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n	 \n	\n	Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nDescription: Come join us on a Saturday project at Bernalillo County’s Carlito Springs Open Space. We’ll meet there at 9:00 AM (exact location TBD) and hike in with tools to our work site(s). We’ll stop for lunch around noon and begin our hike out in early afternoon. Tasks for the day will mainly consist of tread work. Required: work gloves\, eye protection (sunglasses)\, boots and long pants. Please bring a long-sleeved shirt as well\, and a day pack with lunch\, snacks\, sunblock and water (and rain gear if applicable). \nThe project will be focusing on clearing the drainage areas that have been impacted by recent rains along the trails at Carlito Springs. Bernco Open space wants to focus on improving effective drainage on the current trail systems\, as well as other trail improvements that might be needed.\nDifficulty: 
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/carlito-springs-bernalillo-county-open-space-2/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catlin Herrera":MAILTO:c.herrera@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231108T120100
DTSTAMP:20260425T231845
CREATED:20231113T122232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T231359Z
UID:6237-1699430400-1699444860@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Pecos River Willow Add-On
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Six NMVFO volunteers spent a half-day trimming and planting willows along a thousand-foot stretch of the Pecos River near Cowles\, NM.  We partnered with the Upper Pecos Watershed Association and the National Forest Service Pecos/Las Vegas District\n \n\n\n	\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\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
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/pecos-river-willow-add-on/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Potter":MAILTO:d.potter@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240308T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240311T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231845
CREATED:20240103T191437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T204944Z
UID:6281-1709890200-1710165600@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Lilley Park Trail Backpack (Gila NF)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Eight volunteers brushed\, rocked and installed 30 drains in 4.75 miles of 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\nDescription: Join us for brushing and rocking on Lilley Park Trail #164 from Big Bear Trail #28 to Woodland Park (map) in the Gila. We will meet at Woody’s Corral Trailhead near the Gila Cliff Dwellings and hike to base camp 7.5 miles away. Volunteers should be prepared to hike up to 6.5 miles each day\, \nThis is a well-used trail that is not near water. As a result\, there has been minimal trail work done on this section. We will work on the remaining bad parts. \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 backpack to base camp. We will provide jugs of water at base camp. There is no water on the trail where we will work\, so bring a 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 3. \nDifficulty:  \nGroup Size: up to 7 \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/lilley-park-trail-backpack-gila-nf/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Green":MAILTO:m.green@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240309T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240309T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231846
CREATED:20240208T150716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T204430Z
UID:6453-1709974800-1709992800@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Box Enterprise Trails (Socorro BLM)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: The 26 volunteers between NMVFO and Socorro Trails made 0.51 miles of new 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\nDescription: Join us to build the first of the stacked loop trails in the BLM Box-Enterprise Trail System in Socorro. The Box-Enterprise Trail System extends from the sports complex at the western edge of Socorro to the scenic Box Canyon recreation area. A set of stacked loops will provide variety for regular users of the trail network and increase the system capacity. This project will focus on the first of the shorter stacked loops\, extending north of the existing Blue Canyon Trail. Work will consist of constructing a bench-cut trail with hand tools (mostly McLeods) through a high desert landscape. \nVolunteers should bring a daypack with lunch/snack and water\, and wear sturdy boots or work shoes (no sandals)\, long pants\, hat\, eye protection\, gloves\, and bring gear for rain.  Pets are not allowed on projects. Tread tools will be provided\, but you are welcome to bring your own. \nDifficulty:  \nLocation: We’ll meet at the Blue Canyon Trailhead just west of Socorro on Highway 60. \nGroup Size: Up to 15. \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/box-enterprise-trails-socorro-blm/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rob Selina":MAILTO:r.selina@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240316T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240316T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231846
CREATED:20240114T162701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T210204Z
UID:6365-1710581400-1710597600@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Trail Workshop - Classroom (CABQ Open Space)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: On a windy and damp day\, fourteen mostly new volunteers attended a classroom session followed by building several hundred feet of new uphill trail in Albuquerque Open Space’s Tijeras Canyon Biozone.\n \n\n\n	\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\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: Learn the fundamentals of building and maintaining trails with Larry and Christy as well as Jim Sattler and some of his experienced Albuquerque Open Space Division staff members. Beginners are especially encouraged to attend this class\, although others who would like a skills refresher will also be welcome. To follow-up on this introduction\, a full-day field training project will be held one week later on Saturday\, March 23.\nThe workshop will begin with an indoor class at the future Tijeras Biozone Education Center. Jim will give a brief (but colorful) history of this facility and the city’s plans for its future. With his help\, Larry will summarize some basics of planning and constructing trails and demonstrate the most common trail-working tools. You will also receive handouts\, including a booklet on doing trail work in arid lands. To prepare in advance for the class\, please go to this link and view a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation that explains and illustrates the challenges and methods for making and maintaining trails in New Mexico.\nAfter the classroom session\, we will gather tools and hike a short distance in the Tijeras Canyon Biozone to practice using the tools to clear and build a new section of trail and\, if needed\, close off an old section. \nPreparations: Wear long pants\, long-sleeved shirts\, sturdy boots or work shoes\, eye protection (glasses or sun glasses)\, caps or hats\, and outer layers appropriate for the weather forecast. Bring work gloves if you have them (but extras will be available) and a daypack with water\, snacks\, sunscreen\, pen\, and notebook. An email update will be sent during the week before the project. Please sign up no later than March 14. \nDirections: The Tijeras Biozone Education Center is located at 15600 Central Ave SE as shown on this map. If coming from Albuquerque on I-40\, turn south at Tramway Blvd (Exit 167)\, then turn left on Central Ave. and continue east on Old Route 66 for 1.2 miles to the parking lot. \nDifficulty:  \nGroup Size: 20 \nIf the project is full\, please email the project leader to be put on a waitlist. \nCost: Free! \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/trail-workshop-classroom-cabq-open-space-2/
CATEGORIES:Class,Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/classroom.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Benson":MAILTO:L.Benson@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240322T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231847
CREATED:20240125T161205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T204704Z
UID:6419-1711094400-1711299600@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Wilderness First Aid Class
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Volunteers from NMVFO\, BCH-Pecos\, the Carson NF\, along with trail staff\, participated in a three day Wilderness First Aid class in Albuquerque\, taught by Stephanie from the Gila NF and Rebecca 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\n  \nDescription: The US Forest Service will present a 3-day CPR/AED/Blood Borne Pathogen (BBP) & Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course\, March 22-24. All three days of training will be held at the Tennis Club of Albuquerque. This will be a full 3 days of class plus outside hands-on exercises. Certification will be granted by the American Health and Safety Institute upon successful completion. CPR/AED/WFA certification will be valid for two years\, blood borne pathogens for one. \nThere is no fee for the course for members\, active volunteers\, and partner organization members. Space is limited to about 20 participants. \nFor WFA certification you must attend the FULL THREE DAYS of training. \nRefreshments will be provided\, but bring your own lunch. Specific details on what to bring\, start/end times\, etc.\, will be sent to all participants at a later date (likely 8AM-5PM each day). Please contact Dave Broudy at d.broudy@nmvfo.org if you have any questions. \nDifficulty:  Pulaski \nGroup Size: 20 \nSign up below by March 15 \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/wilderness-first-aid-class-2/
CATEGORIES:Class,Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/49163598653_8a2a42ecbd_c.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240323T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240323T143000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231847
CREATED:20240114T165257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T210534Z
UID:6372-1711182600-1711204200@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Trail Workshop - Field (CABQ Open Space)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Sixteen NMVFO volunteers and five personnel from the Open Space Division completed a new trail (started a week earlier after the Trail Workshop’s classroom session) that now goes uphill for more than 1\,000 feet from the Tijeras Creek Trail to intersect with an existing trail. As shown in many of the photos\, the Field Training Project including moving and working with heavy rocks to buttress more than sixty feet of the new trail along three sharply out-sloped sections. The group also closed and did erosion-control work on a steep user-created 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\nThis session will build upon skills introduced to new volunteers at the March 16 class\, but anyone is welcome to sign up.  For more helpful information about doing trail work with NMVFO\, go to this link. \nDescription:  This project will take place on Albuquerque Open Space land in the recently expanded Tijeras Canyon Biozone just east of the city.  Experienced Open Space personnel and NMVFO members will help mentor volunteers as we build a new trail section.  Its carefully planned path will be marked with pin flags that follow the terrain to permit adequate tread width and proper drainage.  Any large trees in the way will have already been removed with a chainsaw\, but we will use hand tools to take out stumps and smaller plants and trim back intruding branches.  We will reshape and smooth the tread\, digging up rocks and roots as needed\, and possibly build rock walls to buttress the trail along steep slopes and at drainage crossings.  If closing an old trail segment\, we will scarify the tread and scatter foliage to limit erosion and block entrances with rocks\, branches\, and replanted cactuses where available. \nPreparations: Wear long pants\, long-sleeved shirts\, sturdy boots or work shoes\, eye protection (glasses or sun glasses)\, caps or hats\, and outer layers appropriate for the weather forecast. Bring work gloves if you have them (but extras will be available) and a daypack with water\, light lunch and/or snacks\, and sunscreen.  An email update will be sent out during the week before the project.  Please sign up no later than March 21. \nDirections:  The Tijeras Biozone Education Center is located at 15600 Central Ave SE as shown on this map.  If coming from Albuquerque on I-40\, turn south at Tramway Blvd (Exit167)\, then turn left on Central Ave. and continue east on Old Route 66 for 1.2 miles to the parking lot. \nDifficulty:  \nGroup Size: 25 \nCost:  Free! \nIf 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/trail-workshop-field-cabq-open-space-2/
CATEGORIES:Class,Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/field_training.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Benson":MAILTO:L.Benson@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240330T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240330T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231847
CREATED:20240312T204459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T214715Z
UID:6551-1711807200-1711818000@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day Volunteer Orientation and Training (CABQ Balloon Fiesta Park)
DESCRIPTION:Description: The City of Albuquerque will be hosting New Mexico’s first major Earth Day Festival on Sunday\, April 21 (which will be covered in a separate NMVFO project description on that date).  For an overview of all the planned activities and participants\, you can visit the festival’s website: https://earthdayfestivalnm.com/.   It includes a section describing the various volunteer opportunities in detail at this link.  To help recruit and familiarize volunteers in preparation for the festival\, its organizers are hosting this orientation and training program on the afternoon of March 30.  Attending this preliminary meeting will be helpful but is not a prerequisite to volunteer for the festival\, which can be done up until mid-April. \nPutting on this event will require a significant number of volunteers to perform a variety of tasks (known as volunteer opportunities) such as directing traffic and parking\, checking in vendors\, helping set up tables\, booths\, barricades\, recycle bins\, and other amenities\, greeting and assisting visitors\, distributing programs\, answering questions\, and cleaning up at the end of the festival.   It is hoped that NMVFO can provide a good number of these volunteers. Volunteers will register with the One Albuquerque volunteer network to choose and sign up for specific jobs and shifts on April 21.  These are listed and described in this section about Earth Day volunteer opportunities.  Experienced NMVFO project leaders are encouraged to sign up as volunteer crew chiefs. \nFor volunteer orientation and training\, we will meet at Balloon Fiesta Park’s Sid Cutter Pilots’ Pavilion\, which is located at the southeast corner of the balloon launching field as shown on this map.   Using the south entrance to the park\, take Alameda Avenue to Balloon Museum Drive\, go north for about a mile past the Balloon Museum to where Balloon Museum Drive makes a hard left turn\, and continue down a short distance to the Sid Cutter Pavilion (shown in the above photo) and park nearby. \nThose attending must sign up on the button below for NMVFO to have a record of attendance and record volunteer hours. \nDifficulty:   \nGroup Size:  Unlimited \nCost: Free! \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/earth-day-volunteer-orientation-and-training-cabq-balloon-fiesta-park/
CATEGORIES:Class,Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SidCutterPavilion.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Benson":MAILTO:L.Benson@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240413T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231847
CREATED:20240209T211727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T122540Z
UID:6467-1712998800-1713016800@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Box Enterprise Trails 2 (Socorro BLM)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Volunteers continued construction of the O2O Trail in the Box-Enterprise trail network.\n \n\n\n	\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\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 as we build the newest trail in the BLM Box-Enterprise trail system west of Socorro. The Box-Enterprise Trail System extends from the sports complex at the western edge of Socorro to the scenic Box Canyon recreation area. The newest trail\, the O2O Trail\, will form a 2.8 mile hiking\, running\, biking or horseback riding loop when combined with the existing Blue Canyon Trail. Additional trails are planned in this trail network and will make for an engaging all-season destination. The work will consist of constructing a new trail cut into a side slope with hand tools such as rakes and shovels. We’ll be working in a high desert landscape with limited shade but with scenic views of the Magdalena Mountains. No prior experience constructing or maintaining trails is necessary – we’ll provide a basic introduction before we start work and will pair all volunteers with experienced trail leaders who can guide the work. \nVolunteers should bring a daypack with lunch/snack and water\, and wear sturdy boots or work shoes (no sandals)\, long pants\, hat\, eye protection\, gloves\, and bring gear for rain.  Pets are not allowed on projects. Tread tools will be provided\, but you are welcome to bring your own. \nDifficulty:  \nLocation: We’ll meet at the Blue Canyon Trailhead just west of Socorro on Highway 60. \nGroup Size: Up to 15. \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/box-enterprise-trails-2-socorro-blm/
CATEGORIES:Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/landavaso_2023.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rob Selina":MAILTO:r.selina@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240420T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240420T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231848
CREATED:20240111T161424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T122248Z
UID:6332-1713601800-1713621600@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Galisteo Basin Preserve
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: On April 20th NMVFO returned for a third year to the 10\,000 acre Galisteo Basin Preserve near the town of Lamy\, NM near Santa Fe. Our partner again was the Commonweal Conservancy\, a non-profit land conservation organization. As in previous years\, our work at the Preserve focused on on removing barbed wire fencing that endangers raptors and impedes free wildlife movement in and across the preserve. This year volunteers removed 1.1 miles of 4-strand fencing\, including the posts.\n \n\n\n	\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\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: NMVFO returns for a third year to the 10\,000 acre Galisteo Basin Preserve near the town of Lamy\, NM near Santa Fe.  We are again partnering with the preserve’s manager\, the Commonweal Conservancy\, a non-profit land conservation organization.  As in previous years\, our work at the Preserve will focus on removing barbed wire fencing that endangers raptors and impedes free wildlife movement in and across the preserve. After a brief introduction and safety talk\, volunteers will spend the rest of the day removing fencing. \nVolunteers should wear long sleeved shirts and long pants\, eye protection/sunglasses\, sturdy leather gloves and boots\, and a day pack. Please bring your own ample water\, snacks and lunch. \nAdditionally\, if any volunteers have  their own fencing pliers (linesmen pliers work well) please bring them. Commonweal Conservancy will provide a couple of T-post pullers\, but if you happen to have one\, please bring it. Volunteers will meet at the  Cowboy Shack Trailhead at 8:30 within the preserve.  We will then walk about one mile to our worksite. After the workday\, all volunteers are invited to reconvene at a local cafe to enjoy a meal  before returning home. \nDifficulty:  \nIf the project is full\, please email the project leader to be put on a waitlist. \n\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-3/
CATEGORIES:Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/galisteo_2023.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Potter":MAILTO:d.potter@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240421T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231848
CREATED:20240318T202850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T213355Z
UID:6617-1713682800-1713718800@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day Festival Volunteer Opportunities (Balloon Fiesta Park)
DESCRIPTION:Contact: Leader\, Larry Benson\, L.Benson@nmvfo.org\, with any questions. \nDescription: The City of Albuquerque will be hosting New Mexico’s first major Earth Day Festival on Sunday\, April 21. For an overview of all the planned activities and participants\, you can visit the festival’s website: https://earthdayfestivalnm.com/.  The festival’s activities will take place from 10 AM until 4 PM\, but putting on this event will require a significant number of volunteers to perform a variety of tasks (i.e.\, volunteer opportunities) before\, during\, and at the close of the festival.  These include: directing traffic and parking: checking in vendors: helping set up tables\, booths\, barricades\, recycle bins\, and other amenities: greeting and assisting visitors: distributing programs; answering questions; and cleaning up at the end of the festival.   It is hoped that NMVFO can provide a good number of these volunteers.  In addition to signing up as a festival volunteer as described below\, NMVFO members must sign up on the button below for us to have a record of attendance so you can later get credit for your volunteer hours. \nTo volunteer for the event\, your first step is to go to the Festival’s Volunteers page at https://earthdayfestivalnm.com/volunteers/.  This describes the various ways volunteers can contribute to the festival in three separate drop-down sections.  The City of Albuquerque’s volunteer network\, known as One Albuquerque\, is managing the signup process.  So\, the next step is to volunteer as an individual by clicking on the One Albuquerque signup form toward the bottom of the page. It shows ten different volunteering opportunities with details about each\, including any special qualifications required and various shifts (times) from which to choose.  Experienced NMVFO project leaders might be well qualified to volunteer as crew chiefs.  (To begin the signup process\, you will first need to register with One Albuquerque.)  You can choose multiple shifts and even more than one Volunteer Opportunity\, and when not working can attend activities\, see displays\, and visit the vendors at the festival.  Please sign up no later than April 19th. Remember to also sign up with the button below\, to tell NMVFO which volunteers we sent to the Earth Day Festival\, and we will record the actual volunteer hours later. (The line next to the signup button indicates the event lasts 10 hours\, but individual volunteer shifts are considerably shorter.) \nThe festival will take place in and around Balloon Fiesta Park’s Sid Cutter Pilots’ Pavilion\, which is located at the southeast corner of the balloon launching field as shown on this map.  Volunteers will be directing parking upon arrival. \nDifficulty:  \nGroup Size:  Unlimited \nCost: Free for volunteers \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/earth-day-festival-volunteer-opportunities-balloon-fiesta-park/
CATEGORIES:Project
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240425T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240428T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231848
CREATED:20240103T152000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T143321Z
UID:6272-1714037400-1714305600@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Woodhaul Wagon Road Backpack (Gila NF) CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:This project has been canceled due to high winds. \nDescription: Join us for tread\, brushing\, and installing signs on Woodhaul Wagon Road Trail #55 (map) in the Gila. We will meet at Big Tree Trailhead and backpack 2.75 miles to base camp. This is a dry camp\, so water will be packed in by horse. Volunteers should be prepared to hike up to 5 miles each day. \nFort Bayard gets a lot of recreational use. The Woodhaul Wagon Road Trail\, a National Recreation Trail\, connects Fort Bayard with other trails\, including the Continental Divide Trail. It also connects with the Allie/Bear/Woodhaul loop that we reopened in 2023. \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 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. \nPlease see the BCH website description for a packing list and more information! Sign up below by Sunday\, April 20. \nDifficulty:  \nGroup Size: up to 6. 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/woodhaul-wagon-road-backpack/
CATEGORIES:Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/woodhaul_wagon_ruts_2024.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Green":MAILTO:m.green@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240427T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231848
CREATED:20240514T124630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T124754Z
UID:6714-1714212000-1714226400@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Spring Picnic\, Elena Gallegos Open Space
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Despite weather almost 20 degrees below normal\, with scattered showers all around\, more than 40 NMVFO members and volunteers enjoyed a great lunch in the Kiwanis Picnic Shelter featuring Southwestern cuisine prepared by David Broudy\, NMVFO’s gourmet camp cook.\n \n\n\n	\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\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 
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/spring-picnic-elena-gallegos-open-space/
CATEGORIES:Happy Hour,Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/picnic_2022.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="David Broudy":MAILTO:d.broudy@nmvfo.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240504T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231849
CREATED:20240108T195102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T120728Z
UID:6322-1714809600-1714842000@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Manzano Crest (Mountainair RD)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: The focus of this (relocated) project was downfall removal along this popular loop in the Manzano Mountains. A dedicated group that included five first-timers completed the work (80 trees along 7 miles) in one day. The opportunity to camp the night before the project to work on the nature trail\, socialize\, and enjoy dinner and breakfast by David and Rifka was appreciated by all volunteers who joined us early.\n \n\n\n	\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\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: We will mostly cut back overgrowth on the Manzano Crest Trail between Bosque Trail and Trail Canyon Trail. The work will not be difficult but it will be a 7 mile (round trip) hike and a 1700 feet elevation gain.  For this reason\, we will rate it as difficult.  We will camp at or near the trailhead on Friday and work all day Saturday.  It is about 90 minutes to the trailhead from Albuquerque.  You are welcome to come on Saturday morning also.  We will start at 8:00 am and be back at the trailhead at 5:00. \nThe only facility at the camp is a pit toilet so you will need to bring your own water for camping and for the trail.  We will provide food Friday evening and Saturday morning but you need to bring your food for the work day.   There will be a limit of 15 people (since this is a wilderness area).  Participants should wear sturdy boots or work shoes (no sandals)\, long pants\, hat\, eye protection\, gloves\, and bring gear for rain.  Pets are not allowed on projects. \nDifficulty:  \nGroup Size: Up to 15. \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-crest-mountainair-rd/
CATEGORIES:Project
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2019-Manzano-Crest.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Uwe Schroeter":MAILTO:u.schroeter@nmvfo.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240508T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240513T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231849
CREATED:20240103T201011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240525T212714Z
UID:6286-1715155200-1715616000@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Jerky Mountains Backpack (Gila NF) WAITLISTED
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: We did major work on 4.3 miles of the Lilley Park Trail in the Jerky Mountains. This trail was previously hard to find and had many logs over the trail. This trail is a part of the Forest Service Gila Centennial Trail so it had extra significance in us reopening it.\n \n\n\n	\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\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: After hiking 10.25 miles to basecamp (map) from Aeroplane Mesa Campground\, we will work on a variety of trails. The priority is working the trail over the Jerky Mountains. Be prepared to hike up to 6.5 miles each day. During our work on several trails\, you will be able to see a large section of the Wilderness. \nCamping at Aeroplane Mesa Campground the night before is recommended due to the length of the drive. Please bring your own food and water. \nThese trails are on the north side of the Gila Wilderness. They are in a beautiful area of Ponderosa Forest with wonderful views. It is well worth the drive and backpack. There is significant deferred maintenance on these trails. \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: There are options to refill and filter water at mile 4 and 7 on the way to camp. At basecamp\, we will filter water from Quinten Spring. There is no water on some of the trails where we will be working so 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. \nPlease see the BCH website description for a packing list and more information! Sign up below by Friday\, May 3. \nDifficulty:  \nGroup Size: up to 9 total \n 
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/jerky-mountains-backpack-gila-nf-2/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Green":MAILTO:m.green@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240511T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240512T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231850
CREATED:20240107T221045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T140618Z
UID:6304-1715414400-1715522400@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Bluewater Creek (Rio Puerco BLM)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: NMVFO had 13 workers and 2 cooks and one BLM representative for this project. We cut overgrowth for 2.5 miles and improved several stream crossings.\n \n\n\n	\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\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: Bluewater Creek [Google Map] is in a pretty canyon below the Bluewater dam just west of Grants. It has been designated as an Area of Critical Environmental Concern by the BLM. We will improve an existing trail by improving the tread\, cutting back overgrowth and making the rock stream crossings better. This is a flat trail and less that 3 miles round trip so we will rate this as an easy project. \nWe will offer camping for Friday and Saturday nights and provide food for Saturday morning\, Saturday evening and Sunday morning. We will work from 8:00 to 5:00 on Saturday and from 8:00 to 2:00 on Sunday. You could come for the day without camping. There are no facilities so you will need to bring all your own water and food for the work days. \nParticipants should wear sturdy boots or work shoes (no sandals)\, long pants\, hat\, eye protection\, gloves\, and bring gear for rain. Pets are not allowed on projects. \nDifficulty:  \nGroup size: up to 20 \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.\n\n	\n	\n	\n\n 
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/bluewater-creek-rio-puerco-blm/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don Lemke":MAILTO:d.lemke@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240519T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231850
CREATED:20240126T204647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T150406Z
UID:6437-1716019200-1716127200@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Beatty's Trail (SFNF) CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:CANCELED OR RESCHEDULED DUE TO FROZEN GROUND \nDescription: Join us for a car-camping weekend at Jack’s Creek Group Camp Sites A and B\, Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District\, Santa Fe National Forest. Volunteers wishing to arrive early may do so\, the camp will be open Friday evening\, May 17. The camp is provided with tables\, fire rings\, and a composting toilet. Nights will be chilly\, so bring warm clothes and a bit of firewood (if available) to help warm the group. Don’t forget that folding chair! \nWork: Our work will focus on clearing the trailhead area of brush\, and bench-cutting the first mile of Beatty’s Trail\, FT25. The bench-cutting will address a “trail-slip” issue on the trail\, we’ll improve the tread as well\, and install grade-reversals (also known as “rolling dips”) where needed. If time allows\, we’ll continue beyond the first mile of Beatty’s\, through a series of switchbacks to the trail crest\, working as we go. As such\, this project will involve some brushing with loppers\, but will mostly focus on McLeod and mattock work.  \nFood: Our cook team will provide a light meal or snacks on Friday night\, breakfast on Saturday and Sunday mornings\, and supper on Saturday night. Volunteers should bring their own snacks and lunch materials\, as well as beverages of their choice and a cooler. \nWater: Due to maintenance issues\, this will be a dry camp. NMVFO will provide some water for camp\, but volunteers should be prepared with extra water for work during the day. \nTools/Equipment/Clothing: NMVFO will provide all tools needed and hard hats\, which are required on this project. Participants should wear sturdy boots (no sandals)\, long pants\, long-sleeved shirts\, hat\, eye protection (sunglasses are fine)\, gloves\, daypack with plenty of room for water\, sunblock\, and bring gear for rain.\n \nDifficulty:   \nGroup Size: Up to 15\, plus 2 cooks \nPlease remember that while we love our pets\, they are not allowed on NMVFO projects. \nClosing date for signups is May 12\, 2024 \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/beattys-trail/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Potter":MAILTO:d.potter@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240518T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231850
CREATED:20240519T014906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T140317Z
UID:6719-1716021000-1716048000@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:4th of July Small Group Project
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: NMVFO went back to finish the 4th of July Trail and start the Albuquerque Trail. The winter was especially bad for the lower trails 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 a Small Group Project? We organize several off-schedule short-notice word-of-mouth projects during the trail season. If you show up to a large number of projects\, mention to your project leader that you are interested.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/4th-of-july-small-group-project/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don Lemke":MAILTO:d.lemke@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240525T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240525T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231850
CREATED:20240209T143616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T124114Z
UID:6459-1716624000-1716652800@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Juan Trail Project (CANCELED/RESCHEDULE)
DESCRIPTION:Description: Veterans – Join NMVFO on a one-day project to improve the tread of the Juan Trail (#399) in the Santa Fe National Forest. The Juan Trail has been damaged by years of use. We will reshape the trail tread to improve drainage\, fill in entrenched areas\, and remove rocks and roots that are obstructing traffic using pick mattocks\, McLeod hoes\, and Pulaskis (combination axe/mattock). All tools will be provided. \nThis project is set aside for veterans of our military services and their significant others. \nSince parking is limited at the Juan Trailhead\, we will meet at the Dale Ball Trailhead at Coordinates 35.710685\, -105.899316 at 8:00 am then carpool 1.8 miles to the Juan Trailhead at Coordinates 35.72597\, -105.88721. \nUS Forest Service rules require all volunteers to wear 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. \nReminder: Pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects. \nPlease sign up below. The closing date for signups is May 21\, 5:00 pm \nDifficulty:  \nGroup size: Up to 15 \nMeet at: Meet at: Dale Ball Trailhead Coordinates 35.710685\, -105.899316  \nHow to find us: Look for the green NMVFO sign along NM 475. \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/veterans-juan-trail/
CATEGORIES:Canceled,Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Timmer":MAILTO:m.timmer@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240529T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231850
CREATED:20240604T130103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T234107Z
UID:6737-1716984000-1717088400@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Sawyer Class (Carson NF)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Five NMVFO volunteers and five NMWild new-hires took a two-day crosscut sawyer certification class at Tres Piedras Ranger District\, taught by Craig\, Jennifer\, and Courtney from the Carson National Forest.\n \n\n\n	\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\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-class-carson-nf/
CATEGORIES:Class,Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jim (Sagebrush) Sells":MAILTO:j.sells@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240601T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240602T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231851
CREATED:20240107T231735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T235533Z
UID:6311-1717232400-1717336800@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Adopt-a-Trail (Carson NF)
DESCRIPTION:Description: 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 and dinner at a local restaurant in Peñasco. 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 focus significantly on improving drainage and address erosion issues along the trail. Tools and hard hats will be provided. \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! \nDifficulty:  \nGroup Size: up to 15. Please sign up by May 20. \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-carson-nf/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catlin Herrera":MAILTO:c.herrera@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240606T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240609T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231851
CREATED:20240304T151434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T155652Z
UID:6526-1717693200-1717941600@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:CDT San Pedro Parks (Santa Fe NF)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Six NMVFO volunteers joined CDTC staff and volunteers to fix tread near San Gregorio Lake Trailhead\, and clear trees between the trailhead and Nacimiento Mine\, about 6.7 miles.\n \n\n\n	\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\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: We partner with the Continental Divide Trail Coalition for a project in the San Pedro Parks\, with basecamp location: Trailhead on FS Rd 70. Cuba RD\, and working north from camp. We expect to do treadwork and brushing\, with sawing as needed. \nFrom the CDTC website: Itching to get into the wilderness? Join us for this wilderness logout and tread project in the Santa Fe National Forest. This early season project will be fun and challenging. We will focus on tread work and logout. Come flex your crosscut muscles with us in the San Pedro Parks Wilderness! \nThis is a car camp project\, and breakfasts and dinners will be provided. Bring your own lunches and snacks. \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. All dinners and breakfasts will be provided by our friends at the CDTC\, but bring your own lunches. Bring the normal camping gear you would need for a car camp\, and a camp chair might be a good idea. There is no water at water at base camp\, so bring your own supply. Base camp amenities include a vault toilet. \nSee the CDTC project description here. \nYou can sign up below until Tuesday May 28\, 2024. One person per signup. \nDifficulty:  \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.\n\n	\n	\n	\n\n 
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/cdt-san-pedro-parks-santa-fe-nf/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jim (Sagebrush) Sells":MAILTO:j.sells@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240608T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240608T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231851
CREATED:20240229T000240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T161318Z
UID:6498-1717833600-1717858800@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Women's Trail Day (CABQ Open Space)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Building new trail and rock work at Tijeras BioZone Education Center\n \n\n\n	\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n		\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: 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 May 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. \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-cabq-open-space/
CATEGORIES:Class,Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Plews":MAILTO:j.plews@nmvfo.org
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