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
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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.
Hermit’s Peak
Drive up for 1 day or all 4 and camp at the USFS El Porvenir campground near Las Vegas, NM. Help us maintain the Hermit's Peak trail named for a 19th century religious recluse who lived in a cave near the peak.