Heron Lake State Park–Cancelled
Heron Lake State Park 324 NM-95, Los Ojos, NM, United StatesThis project has been cancelled
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Rio Chama Rafting Adventure
Raft and kayak down the Rio Chama, build stone steps to a primitive campsite. Limited to 8 volunteers; preference given to NMVFO members
El Nogal Area
Build rolling dips, re-bench trail, repair steps, remove brush, and add signs on trails along the scenic highroad to Taos near the town of Penasco
Skyline Backpack
Trail tread repair and erosion control from Puerto Nambe to the saddle of Santa Fe Mount Baldy.
Quemado Lake
Come celebrate the 4th in the wilderness of the Apache National Forest about 20 miles south of Quemado. Limit of 12 volunteers.
Bluewater Lake State Park
Build and repair trail tread, install timber shoring, create primitive stream crossings, build rolling dips to control water erosion
Mora National Fish Hatchery-CANCELLED
This project has been cancelled
Datil Well Campground
Trail re-route at this scenic, historic landmark near the Very Large Array in west central New Mexico.
Manzano Mountains State Park
This peaceful, secluded park nestled in the Ponderosa pine forest of the Manzano Mountains has 3 miles of trail that needs some drainage and tread improvements. Come help for a day or the whole weekend.
Via Posada Trail Network
Enjoy a one-day project within Albuquerque city limits. Help maintain trails & reroute badly eroded trails in this 40-acre open space.