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SUMMARY:Trigo Canyon Small Group Project - Continued
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Two small groups of four volunteers each removed deadfall from the Trigo Canyon Trail in the Manzano Mountains. One group started from the east side hiking up the New Canyon trail until they reached the crest and then proceeded to clear deadfall from the Trigo Canyon trail. The other group started at the Trigo Canyon trailhead and continued clearing deadfall from where the previous project ended. In all 90 trees were removed from the trail over the course of the day. There is still a section of the trail that needs to be cleared. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)  \nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nRemove deadfall from the Trigo Canyon Trail. We will start out from the trailhead and hike up to the where the previous project ended and clear any deadfall that crosses the trail. If there is enough people another group will start from the crest and work down the trail.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/trigo-canyon-small-group-project-continued/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don Lemke":MAILTO:d.lemke@nmvfo.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200517T143000
DTSTAMP:20260510T171111
CREATED:20191227T040920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T214642Z
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SUMMARY:Cole Spring (Sandia RD) - CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:Description: Please sign up below. Join us for a day and a half of work near the intersection of the Faulty and Cañoncito trails in the Sandia Mountains. Volunteers will build a spur trail\, redefine existing tread\, create water protection measures\, and build a buck & rail fence to direct traffic and mitigate erosion in the vicinity of Cañoncito Spring. We will camp nearby at the Cole Spring picnic area. Read on for details…\nOn Friday evening we will meet at the Sandia Ranger District (SRD) Visitor Center\, at the north end of the parking lot. From there we’ll caravan to our campsite at Cole Spring. The road to Cole Spring is rough\, and 4WD is best. The Forest Service would prefer that we use as few vehicles as possible\, so carpooling is encouraged. There is a secure (fenced) area at the SRD to leave cars behind. We pass through a locked gate to get to Cole Spring and will not leave the area until the end of the project\, except in case of emergency.\nCamping at Cole Spring should be pleasant\, with picnic tables and shade. Nights could be cold\, so pack accordingly! Besides tent\, sleeping bag/pad\, headlamp\, etc\, a camp chair and cooler are nice to have. Please bring your own dinnerware and eating utensils. NMVFO will provide breakfast on Saturday and Sunday\, and dinner on Saturday. Volunteers will be responsible for their own lunches and snacks\, as well as dinner on Friday.\nUSFS regulations require that we wear sturdy boots\, long pants and sleeves\, work gloves\, eye protection (sunglasses okay) and hard hats when we work. Hard hats and tools provided. Please also bring a day pack\, water bottle\, sunglasses\, sunblock\, and rain gear.\nNote: Depending on the timeline for clarification and resolution of the court-ordered injunction on select activities on the Cibola (related to potential effects on the Mexican spotted owl)\, there is a chance this project will be moved to the Ellis Trail. If so\, we would work on reroutes of badly eroded sections on that trail\, car-camping nearby. If the location/scope is changed\, we will contact anyone who has already signed up to make sure they still want to join the project.\nPlease register below. Sign-ups for this project close on Saturday\, May 9th.\nDifficulty: 2 Pulaskis\nGroup Size: TBD\nFor more information:  If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at http://nmvfo.org/volunteer/volunteer-faq\, or email the project leader.\n\nSign Up
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/cole-spring-sandia-rd/
CATEGORIES:Canceled
ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Blackmore":MAILTO:j.blackmore@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200515T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200515T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T171111
CREATED:20200705T174213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201114T193645Z
UID:2340-1589529600-1589562000@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Trigo Canyon Small Group Project
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: A small group of four volunteers removed deadfall from the Trigo Canyon Trail in the Manzano Mountains. The trail has been cleared of downed trees starting from the trailhead to the waterfall\, which is approximately 2.3 miles. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)  \nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nRemove deadfall from the Trigo Canyon Trail. We will start out from the trailhead and clear any deadfall that crosses the trail.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/trigo-canyon-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:20200502T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200507T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T171111
CREATED:20191227T040816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T214651Z
UID:1556-1588406400-1588863600@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Middle Fork Trail (Gila NF) - CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:Sorry\, this project is full. Please click on the CDTC Volunteer Page link below to fill out the form and be added to the waitlist.\nDescription: NMVFO will partner with the Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC) and Heart of the Gila on a backcountry trail maintenance project on the middle fork of the Gila River. We will re-establish tread\, build cairns and clear corridor along this highly used alternate route of the Continental Divide Trail. The project will take place in a backcountry setting where crew leaders will set up a latrine and filter water daily from the Gila River. The hike to basecamp is approximately 10 miles; each day we will work north or south along the trail from there. The first and last days will be hiking days bookending the trail work\, which will include a half day of rest in the middle of the project.\nThe Back Country Horsemen of New Mexico\, Gila Chapter\, will provide horse support. All tools\, PPE and meals will be provided. It is recommended to bring extra snacks. You will need to provide your own pack\, tent and sleeping bag/pad. Prior to the start date\, CDTC will send out a packing checklist and other information to those who have registered. Sign up on the CDTC Volunteer page\, where you will also find more details about the project. Be aware that this project filled up quickly last year! The scenery in the area is stunning.\nDifficulty: 3 Pulaskis\nFor more information:  If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at http://nmvfo.org/volunteer/volunteer-faq\, or email the project leader.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/middle-fork-trail-gila-nf/
CATEGORIES:Canceled
ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Blackmore":MAILTO:j.blackmore@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200502T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200502T163000
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SUMMARY:Ted Mace Trail (BLM Rio Puerco) - CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:Description: Check back closer to the project date for more information.\nDifficulty: 1 Pulaski\nGroup Size:\nFor more information:  If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at http://nmvfo.org/volunteer/volunteer-faq\, or email the project leader.\n\nSign Up
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/ted-mace-trail-blm-rio-puerco/
CATEGORIES:Canceled
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200425T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260510T171111
CREATED:20191227T040713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T214706Z
UID:1552-1587801600-1587909600@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Trigo Canyon (Mountainair RD) - CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:Description: In his book 60 Hikes within 60 Miles\, David Ryan says that “Trigo Canyon is a seldom visited gem on the west face of the Manzanos.” Join us for a weekend (or part of a weekend) to maintain the lower 3 miles of trail\, including brushing\, deadfall removal\, and some tread work. We’ll meet at the old JFK Campground. The campground has been closed for many years\, but tent\, car\, and small RV camping will be available to project volunteers on Friday and Saturday nights. Please wear weather appropriate clothing\, including long pants\, long sleeves\, sturdy boots (no sandals or tennis/athletic shoes) and work gloves. Bring sunscreen\, a hat\, rain protection\, day pack\, water\, snacks\, and lunch. Tools will be provided by NMVFO. As a reminder\, pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects. Detailed directions to the work site will be provided prior to the project. Meals will be provided Saturday morning and evening\, and Sunday morning. Please sign up below by April 21st.\nDifficulty: 2 Pulaskis\nFor more information:  If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at http://nmvfo.org/volunteer/volunteer-faq\, or email the project leader.\n\nSign Up
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/trigo-canyon-mountainair-rd/
CATEGORIES:Canceled
ORGANIZER;CN="Don Lemke":MAILTO:d.lemke@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200418T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200419T140000
DTSTAMP:20260510T171111
CREATED:20200114T024823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T214720Z
UID:1539-1587196800-1587304800@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Three Rivers Petroglyph Site (Las Cruces BLM) - CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:Description: Join us to help improve a trail that goes through outstanding prehistoric rock art. There are over 21\,000 petroglyphs at this site near the base of the Sacramento Mountains in southeastern New Mexico near Carrizozo. Camping spots will be available for tents\, car camping and small RVs (no hookups). The campground has water\, bathrooms and cooking grills. Volunteers will be moving gravel to cover the old eroded trail very close to the campground. Please wear weather appropriate clothing\, including long pants\, long sleeves\, sturdy boots (no sandals or tennis/athletic shoes) and work gloves. Bring sunscreen\, a hat\, rain protection\, day pack\, water\, snacks\, and lunch. Tools will be provided by NMVFO. Sorry\, dogs are not allowed on NMVFO projects. Detailed directions to the work site will be provided prior to the project. Meals will be provided Saturday morning and evening\, and Sunday morning. Advance registration is required; please sign up below by April 14th to enable food preparation. Vegetarian options will be available if advance notice is given.\nDifficulty: 1-2 Pulaskis (work will be challenging\, but close to the campground)\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 http://nmvfo.org/volunteer/volunteer-faq\, or email the project leader.\n\nSign Up
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/three-rivers-las-cruces-blm/
CATEGORIES:Canceled
ORGANIZER;CN="Don Lemke":MAILTO:d.lemke@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200411T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200411T163000
DTSTAMP:20260510T171111
CREATED:20191227T040309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T214734Z
UID:1549-1586588400-1586622600@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Guadalupe Pueblo Ruins (BLM Rio Puerco) - CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:Description: Please consider joining us on Saturday\, April 11th for a one day project at Guadalupe Ruin. The work site is approximately a 2-hour drive from Albuquerque\, and we need to be at the site no later than 9 am. More information about the area can be found at this link. Guadalupe Ruin\, the easternmost Chacoan Outlier\, is a single-story masonry pueblo situated on an isolated sandstone mesa rising nearly 200 feet above the valley floor. The top of the mesa is isolated by sheer walls on all sides\, with access to the top restricted to a narrow trail. We’ll be building block stairs and doing some trail reconstruction. The existing trail is approximately 1/8-1/4 mile long from the parking area to the ruins.\nThere is the possibility of arriving on Friday evening to camp the day before the project. However\, it will be PRIMITIVE camping on Mesa Chivato.\nSign up below. Project leader Mike Myers will contact volunteers with essential information about preparing for and planning transportation. We will meet at the Home Depot in Rio Rancho to carpool in high clearance vehicles. Park in the far north side of the parking lot near US 550.\nDifficulty: 1 Pulaski\nGroup Size: TBD\nFor more information:  If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at http://nmvfo.org/volunteer/volunteer-faq\, or email the project leader.\n\nSign Up
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/guadalupe-pueblo-ruins-blm-rio-puerco/
CATEGORIES:Canceled
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Myers":MAILTO:michaelsmyers1942@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200328T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200328T160000
DTSTAMP:20260510T171111
CREATED:20200114T024552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T214742Z
UID:1546-1585382400-1585411200@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Perea Nature Area (BLM Rio Puerco) - CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:Description: The Perea Nature Trail makes a one-mile loop through a riparian area adjacent to the normally dry Rio Salado\, with views of the southernmost cliffs of the Jemez Mountain Range. Located on level terrain and constructed with a gravel surface\, the trail crosses the old riverbed on wooden bridges and takes visitors past bird-viewing stops and benches. For an informative brochure\, go to: https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/Brochure%20Perea%20Nature%20Trail_2020_508.pdf\nVolunteers will be improving the condition of parts of the trail by shoring up eroding segments of the tread with concrete pavers and perhaps landscaping timbers\, trimming back overgrown vegetation\, and removing bunch grasses and noxious weeds from the tread and alongside the trail. We may also renovate a bird-viewing shelter. Phyllis Martinez (co-leader)\, a recently retired USFS trail working expert\, will be supervising the work. Volunteers are advised to wear sturdy boots or shoes\, work gloves\, and dress in layers based on the latest weather forecast. Also bring a day pack with a couple liters of water\, snacks\, food for lunch\, and personal items. Depending on attendance\, we may finish work by mid-afternoon\, but volunteers may leave earlier if need be. To register for this project\, click on the sign-up button at the bottom of the page by March 26. If you are bringing another family member or guest\, please fill out a separate form for them.\nThe trail’s parking lot is located on US 550 about 23 miles from its intersection with I-25 in Bernalillo. Turn left into the parking lot just after crossing a bridge over the Rio Salado and before reaching the village of San Ysidro. As shown on the map\, there is a Speedway gas station/convenience store less than a half mile farther west on 550 that has snacks\, coffee\, other drinks\, and indoor facilities (which volunteers may drive to during the work day if necessary).\nDifficulty: 1 Pulaski\nGroup Size: Up to 25\nVenue Information: Rio Puerco Field Office (BLM)\, https://www.blm.gov/office/rio-puerco-field-office\, 505-761-8798\nFor more information:  If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at http://nmvfo.org/volunteer/volunteer-faq\, or email Larry at L.Benson@nmvfo.org\n\nSign Up
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/perea-nature-area-trail-maintenance/
CATEGORIES:Canceled
ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Benson":MAILTO:L.Benson@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200314T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200314T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T171111
CREATED:20191227T035956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200729T210548Z
UID:1440-1584172800-1584198000@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Trail Workshop - Field (ABQ Open Space)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Rerouted part of a heavily eroded unofficial trail on sloping terrain on the north side of the opening to Embudo Canyon just south of Trail 365. Closed old trail with numerous ditches and transplanted cholla and prickly pear cactuses. Twenty-three volunteers\, including 13 first-timers\, built 700 feet of new trail and closed 600 feet of old trail. \nYoutube: \n \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\n  \nDescription: Please sign up below. This trail work training project with the Albuquerque Open Space Division follows up on an introductory classroom session held at the Albuquerque REI Store on March 12\, though other volunteers are also welcome to attend. Experienced Open Space and NMVFO trail workers will help mentor new volunteers as we maintain and re-route about 1\,500 feet of an eroding trail in the Foothills Open Space. There will be light work and heavier work\, something for everyone. Tasks will include improving drainage\, shaping the tread of new trail sections\, harvesting cactus\, building rock structures as necessary to buttress new trail\, and closing old eroded trail segments with check dams and transplanted cactus. Photos of last year’s work in similar terrain are available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/78338108@N07/albums/72157707706537074. \nParticipants should wear hiking boots or sturdy shoes (no soft shoes or sandals!)\, work gloves\, long pants\, long-sleeved shirts\, and other apparel appropriate for the predicted weather. Please bring a daypack with snacks\, water\, sunscreen\, and other personal items. We’ll meet at 8:00 AM at the Embudo Trailhead. Starbucks coffee\, juice\, fruit\, and snacks will be available to those who arrive early enough. The Open Space Division will provide a porta-potty. Depending on attendance\, we’ll probably finish work by mid-afternoon\, but volunteers are welcome to leave earlier if necessary. For volunteers bringing other people to the project\, please fill out the sign-up form (below) for each of them as well. \nDirections: Drive to the far eastern end of Indian School Road NE. Here’s a map showing the parking lot and local trail network. \nDifficulty: 1 Pulaski \nGroup Size: No limit \nFor more information: If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at http://nmvfo.org/volunteer/volunteer-faq\, or email the project leaders.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/introduction-to-trail-construction-applied/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Benson":MAILTO:L.Benson@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T171111
CREATED:20191227T035822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200712T211314Z
UID:1438-1584036000-1584043200@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Trail Workshop - Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Description: Two experienced project leaders from New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors will give members of this class an introduction to trail work. After demonstrating the types of tools used\, there will be a PowerPoint slideshow on how trails are built and maintained\, as well examples of other NMVFO projects throughout New Mexico. Several short videos will further highlight trail work techniques in both desert and mountain terrain. Advance registration required. Please click on the link below to register. Attendees are also invited for some on-the-job training\, rerouting a trail on Saturday\, March 14\, near the Indian School trailhead in the Sandia Foothills with Albuquerque Open Space Division.\nGroup Size: Up to 45\nFor more information:  If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at http://nmvfo.org/volunteer/volunteer-faq\, or email the project leader.\nTo register for this class please click here
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/trail-workshop-classroom/
LOCATION:REI Albuquerque\, 1550 Mercantile Ave NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Benson":MAILTO:L.Benson@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200221T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200221T203000
DTSTAMP:20260510T171111
CREATED:20200204T020023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T214522Z
UID:1819-1582306200-1582317000@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Happy Hour at the Canteen Brewhouse
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 5:30 pm on Friday\, February 21st at the Canteen Brewhouse as we celebrate the start of the project season!  It’s a good time to reconnect with other volunteers you’ve met\, and meet some new faces too. Feel free to bring a guest! We’ll be at the patio tables from 5:30-8:30 (yes\, they have heaters). Come when you like and stay as long as you want. See you there!\nCanteen Brewhouse\n2381 Aztec Rd NE\nABQ  87107
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/happy-hour-canteen/
LOCATION:Canteen Brewhouse\, 2381 Aztec Rd NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Happy Hour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200215T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260510T171111
CREATED:20191226T195053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201114T193742Z
UID:1523-1581755400-1581782400@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge (FWS)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Sixteen volunteers\, including five first-timers\, pole-Planted 705 Goodings Willows and 70 Cotton Trees in three locations along the Rio Grande. Work included carrying bundles of saplings near pre-drilled holes from a flat-bed trailer and carrying about half of them from where they were soaking in a side channel of the river to reload the trailer. After inserting the saplings as deep as possible into the water table\, we carefully filled in and packed the soil around the plants. (This year the soil was fairly dry and sandy\, but in previous years the soil could contain more clay and be muddy and molded into clods\, which makes the planting more difficult and time-consuming. \nYoutube: \n \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\n\nDescription: Sevilleta NWR (https://www.fws.gov/refuge/sevilleta/) protects a large area north of Socorro containing a great variety of terrain\, flora\, and fauna on both sides of the Rio Grande. Photos of last year’s project can be viewed at https://www.flickr.com/photos/78338108@N07/albums/72157703584324712. \nVolunteers for this year’s project are once again invited to help improve the riparian habitat along the Rio Grande in a restoration area that has been cleared of invasive Tamarisk trees. We will be pole-planting willows and/or cottonwoods to create an environment favorable to a variety of native wildlife\, especially the endangered Southwestern Willow Flycatcher. Refuge staff will have already drilled holes down to the water table with a heavy-duty auger and prepared the cuttings for planting\, so our main job will be inserting these small saplings and back-filling the holes (to include breaking up clods of drying soil). As this task needs to be done in late winter (before the growing season)\, please dress for chilly weather and precipitation depending on the latest forecast for Socorro. The place where we’ll be working may be muddy\, so wearing sturdy water-resistant boots or work shoes is advised if possible. Also bring work gloves and a daypack with lunch\, drinks\, and snacks. Extra water will be available at the work site. Our work may be completed by early or mid-afternoon depending on attendance. Larry will be coordinating carpooling for those interested in offering or receiving a ride. Contact Larry if you have any questions and sign up below by February 13. If you are bringing friends or family members\, please fill out another sign-up form with their information or have them do so. \nDirections: All volunteers are asked to arrive at Sevilleta’s Visitor Center by 8:30 AM to sign in\, take advantage of the indoor plumbing if desired\, and consolidate into vehicles for transportation to the work site. The project leader plans to arrive in time to brew some coffee and greet early arrivals with it\, juice\, and snacks. The center is located 60 miles south of Albuquerque’s “Big-I” on Interstate 25. Take Exit 169 and make a sharp right turn at the first intersection. As shown on the map\, the Visitor Center is about 1/4 of a mile up this road. (https://goo.gl/maps/fKVrKMb3X962) \nDifficulty: 1 Pulaski \nGroup Size: Up to 25 \nLinks for more information:  If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at https://nmvfo.org/volunteer/volunteer-faq\, or email the project leader (Larry) at l.benson@nmvfo.org.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/sevilleta-national-wildlife-refuge-fws-3/
LOCATION:Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge\, NM\, United States
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Benson":MAILTO:L.Benson@nmvfo.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200208T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200208T163000
DTSTAMP:20260510T171111
CREATED:20191226T173649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T154331Z
UID:1453-1581150600-1581179400@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge Salt Grass Planting
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Twenty volunteers\, including eight first-timers\, transplanted approximately 1100 container grown inland salt grass plugs into the refuge’s playa wetland. \nYoutube: \n \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\n  \nDescription: Please join us on Saturday\, February 8\, 2020 for a one day project at the Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge. NMVFO will participate with other volunteer organizations to plant salt grass ‘plugs’ in the southeast playa wetland. Valle de Oro is the Southwest’s first urban wildlife refuge. This unique environment serves as an urban oasis for both wildlife and people. Valle de Oro staff will provide salt grass planting instructions. Volunteers should plan on working a full day. Please wear weather appropriate clothing to include long pants\, long sleeves\, sturdy boots (no sandals or tennis/athletic shoes)\, and work gloves. Bring sunscreen\, a hat\, rain protection\, day pack\, water\, snacks\, and lunch. Tools will be provided by NMVFO and the Refuge. As a reminder\, dogs are not allowed on NMVFO projects. \nDetailed directions to the work site will be provided prior to the project. Carpooling from Albuquerque may be possible\, depending on the number of volunteers. For planning purposes\, registration for this project is required; please sign up by clicking on the Sign Up button below no later than noon\, Monday\, February 3\, 2020. If you are bringing friends or family members\, please fill out another sign-up form with their information or have them do so. \nDifficulty: 1 Pulaski \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 http://nmvfo.org/volunteer/volunteer-faq\, or email the project leader (Ed) at e.dibello@nmvfo.org.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/valle-de-oro-national-wildlife-refuge-salt-grass-planting/
LOCATION:Valle De Oro National Wildlife Refuge\, 7851 2nd Street SW\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ed DiBello":MAILTO:e.dibello@nmvfo.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20191207T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20191207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260510T171111
CREATED:20190401T184023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191230T192028Z
UID:1163-1575743400-1575752400@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Appreciation Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Volunteer Appreciation Night\, a catered event taking place at First Unitarian Church in Albuquerque\, 3701 Carlisle Blvd NE\, 87110. The evening’s program will include a speaker (David Ryan\, author “60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Albuquerque”)\, a brief business meeting and annual report\, 2020 project preview\, awards\, door prizes\, and a final opportunity to vote for our 2020 Board of Directors. \nFeel free to bring a guest! Dinner is free to current members and 2019 volunteers. Non-volunteer/non-member guests may enter for $10\, cash or check. Guests included in a current family membership are free. \nTo RSVP please contact Jenny Blackmore\, jblackm99@yahoo.com\, 720-470-4631.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/volunteer-appreciation-night-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191130
DTSTAMP:20260510T171111
CREATED:20190401T183809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191028T035204Z
UID:1161-1574985600-1575071999@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:REI Opt Outside / Opt to Act Events
DESCRIPTION:Visit REI’s website to learn more.  REI Opt Outside
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/rei-opt-outside-events/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20191025T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20191025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T171111
CREATED:20191022T225651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T214912Z
UID:1294-1572022800-1572033600@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Happy Hour at the Canteen Brewhouse
DESCRIPTION:Join us for food\, beverage\, and good company at Canteen Brewhouse on Friday\, October 25th at 5 pm!  It’s a great time to reconnect with the people you’ve met and get to know some new faces too. We’ll be there from 5-8 pm.  Come when you like and stay as long as you want.  Look for us on the patio tables with the green table tents. See you there!\n\nCanteen Brewhouse\n2381 Aztec Rd NE\nAlbuquerque\, NM 87107
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/happy-hour-at-the-canteen-brewhouse-2/
LOCATION:Canteen Brewhouse\, 2381 Aztec Rd NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Happy Hour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20191011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20191014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T171111
CREATED:20190830T200302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T154539Z
UID:1268-1570784400-1571072400@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Backpacking in the Aldo Leopold Wilderness
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Partnering with the Furman Cougar Project\, six volunteers cleared tons of impassable brush and removed 70+ dead trees on Spud Patch Trail #111 in the Aldo Leopold Wilderness (Black Range mountains).  \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nJoin NM Volunteers for the Outdoors for a 4-day backpacking project in the Aldo Leopold Wilderness 11-14 Oct. Our goal is to open up the Spud Patch trail near Hermosa\, NM all the way up to the Black Range Crest Trail near the CDT junction. The hike to basecamp will be around 5 miles\, with nearly 2000ft elevation change. Work will consist of removing fallen trees\, clearing brush\, and building cairns as needed. Note that the 11th & 14th will be travel days and hike in/out days due to the remote nature of the site\, with 12th & 13th as primary trail working days. A\nlarge canvas cooking tent\, basic cooking equipment\, and water are being brought in by a mule team. We are responsible for our own backpacking essentials and food (which can be reimbursed by NMVFO). Contact Nick for more details and to sign up: nick@zder.net \nNote:\nWe are working closely with Dr. Travis Perry and his team on this project as clearing trail corridors will facilitate ongoing cougar research in the area. For more details see: https://www.facebook.com/furmancougarproject/ \nMeeting location: Hermosa\, NM
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/backpacking-in-the-aldo-leopold-wilderness/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nick Tenorio":MAILTO:n.tenorio@nmvfo.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20191005T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20191005T163000
DTSTAMP:20260510T171111
CREATED:20190401T183658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200729T002117Z
UID:1159-1570264200-1570293000@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Manzano Crest Trail at Capilla Peak (Mountainair RD)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Ten volunteers cleared 2.25 miles of the Manzano Crest Trail north of Capilla Peak to include lopping overgrowth\, building cairns\, and removing fallen timbers. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nJoin us for a day of trail work on the Manzano Crest Trail starting at Capilla Peak. The work will mostly consist of trimming back badly overgrown sections and removing a few fallen trees.  We will make a very short re-route at the very start of the trail.  The work will be in the first 1.2 miles north of Capilla Peak but the trail drops 800 feet in that distance.  The hike out will be strenuous. \nWe will meet at the New Canyon Campground at 8:30 on the 5th for a Safety Briefing then carpool the rest of the way to Capilla Peak.  Please be on site prior to 8:30 to sign in. \nThis is a one day project; however\, Volunteers may camp at the New Canyon CG or at dispersed campsites on Friday night.  Vault toilets\, tables\, bear boxes and fire rings are available at the Campground.  No water is available.  The road to the Campground is suitable for passenger vehicles; however\, trailers and RV’s are not recommended. \nVolunteers should wear long pants\, long sleeves\, sturdy boots (no sandals or tennis/athletic shoes) and work gloves. They should also bring sunscreen\, a hat\, rain protection (just in case)\, daypack\, water\, snacks\, and food for lunch. Tools\, hard hats and eye protection will be provided by NMVFO. Just as a reminder\, dogs are not allowed on NMVFO projects. \nTo reach New Canyon Campground from Albuquerque drive east on I-40 then go south on 337 (old Highway 14) at Tijeras. Highway 337 ends at a T.  Turn right (west) on Highway 55 and continue to the town of Manzano.  At Manzano turn right (west) at the sign for Capilla Peak and New Canyon Campground.  Drive 5 miles on the dirt road to New Canyon campground. The total time from Central and Tramway is at least 1.5 hours. \nRegistration for this project is required; please email the project leader (Don) at dlemke1@hotmail.com or the co-project leader (Ed) at edbhiker@gmail.com no later than Noon\, Wednesday\, October 2\, 2019. \nGeolocation:  New Canyon Campground\, Torreon\, NM 87061 (Initial meeting site) \nLatitude:   34.6706148 \nLongitude:  -106.4116529 \nLinks for more information:  If this is your first NMVFO project\, you can find more information about what to expect at http://nmvfo.org/volunteer/volunteer-faq \nRating: 2 Pulaskis
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/manzano-crest-capilla-mountainair-rd/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don Lemke":MAILTO:d.lemke@nmvfo.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190928T140000
DTSTAMP:20260510T171111
CREATED:20190401T183559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T154757Z
UID:1157-1569664800-1569679200@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Valle de Oro Build Your Refuge Day (FWS)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Nine NMVFO volunteers assisted Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge staff\, including a team of the Rocky Mountain Youth Corps\, in the harvesting of salt grass at the State of New Mexico’s Bernardo Wildlife Area. They also trained as docents and helped visitors plant the salt grass during Valle de Oro’s annual “Build Your Refuge Day”. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nValle de Oro Build Your Refuge Day\n“Growing from the Ground Up”\nSaturday\, September 28\, 2019\n10 AM – 2 PM\n7851 2nd Street SW 87105 \nCelebrate National Public Lands Day at Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge. Valle de Oro\, the Southwest’s first urban wildlife refuge\, serves as an urban oasis for both wildlife and people. Located on a former dairy farm just south of Albuquerque\, the refuge works to create a conservation stewardship legacy. Learn about the new Albuquerque Backyard Refuge Program\, participate in hands-on planting demonstrations\, attend workshops on gardening for wildlife\, and more! All activities are free and family-friendly. There will be music\, agua frescas\, food trucks\, partner booths and more! \nNMVFO has built a strong working relationship with the staff at the Valle de Oro. This year’s celebration will be a little different from 2018 in that it is not a trail building project. No pre-sign-up with NMVFO is required\, just attend\, and join in the celebration. \nNMVFO will have a “table” display in the partner booth area. If you’d like to help staff the VFO table display or work as a docent for the saltgrass planting project\, contact chairperson@nmvfo.org. Hope to see you at the event. \nEd DiBello\, NMVFO Chairperson
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/valle-de-oro-build-your-refuge-day-fws/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ed DiBello":MAILTO:e.dibello@nmvfo.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190928T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T171111
CREATED:20190830T201018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200726T154818Z
UID:1271-1569661200-1569682800@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Continental Divide Trail Celebration at Hopewell Lake
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Members of the NMVFO join the CDTC and several trail groups to celebrate the completion of the section of the Continental Divide Trail that traverses the Carson National Forest. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \nContinental Divide Trail Celebration\nHopewell Lake\nCarson National Forest\nSaturday\, September 28\, 2019\n9 AM – early afternoon \nAfter more than a decade of planning\, dedication\, and the hard work of Forest Service staff\, partners\, and volunteers alike\, the section of the Continental Divide Trail that traverses the Carson National Forest is finally complete! That’s more than 100 miles of single-track trail that has been built by nearly 500 volunteers and youth corps members – many of whom have returned summer after summer to leave their mark on this special place. In celebration of this incredible accomplishment\, the Carson National Forest and the Continental Divide Trail Coalition would like to invite NMVFO to join us at Hopewell Lake on National Public Lands Day\, September 28. From 9-1\, volunteers will put the finishing touches on years of effort\, and at 1 we’ll officially designate this section of the CDT and celebrate with a cookout and a relaxing afternoon to enjoy our shared public lands. Folks are welcome to join for the entire day or simply for the afternoon’s celebration. More info and RSVP is available at bit.ly/CarsonCDT. No pre-sign-up with NMVFO is required\, just attend\, and join in the celebration.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/continental-divide-trail-celebration-at-hopewell-lake/
CATEGORIES:Project
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190921T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190922T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T171111
CREATED:20190415T195815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200729T002640Z
UID:1176-1569052800-1569157200@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:South Baldy Trail #11 (Magdalena RD)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: We had a challenging project in the Magdalena mountains doing maintenance on South Baldy trail. We had a good crew and had fun….we’ll be back for more! Thirteen volunteers removed deadfall\, redefined tread\, re-benched\, brushbacked trail\, built 12 rolling dips\, and refurbished 2.5 miles of trail. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nCarpooling: We always encourage carpooling\, particularly from the Albuquerque area. If you are interested in carpooling please reply to me directly and I will put you in touch with others interested. Right now I have one volunteer interested in riding with somebody from Abq area. \nArrival & start times: I plan on being at the groupsite between 2-3PM Friday to setup camp & kitchen. For Saturday & Sunday day workers please arrive no later than 8 AM at the groupsite. We’ll do a safety brief\, discuss the plan of attack\, and get busy. \nDriving directions: Most mapping programs will direct you to the incorrect “Water Canyon Group Shelter Picnic Site”. The Water Canyon “Groupsite” where we’ll be at is located beyond the main RV campground\, and there will be a couple green NMVFO signs to help guide you. Attached is a map\, but please use the following Google maps link for your drive in: https://goo.gl/maps/5i1N5sULTYaW6nMV6 \nRoad conditions: It’s a paved road all the way up to the last .5 mile. A major rain storm recently rutted out some parts of the short .5 mile leg of dirt road that leads to the groupsite. It’s certainly passable for 2wd passenger cars but a bit rough. When you get there and you don’t feel comfortable driving it\, I would suggest 1) calling me on cell and I can drive down and shuttle you and your gear to groupsite\, or 2) if you don’t have cell service\, park and walk up to the groupsite and we can shuttle you back to get your gear. There is plenty of parking space and the end of that paved road for us to do this. \nWhat to bring: Sturdy hiking shoes/boots\, light-weight long sleeve shirt\, long pants\, hat\, sunglasses\, bugspray\, sunscreen and work gloves. Plate\, bowl\, coffee mug\, and eating utensils. Daypack with lunch/snacks and plenty of water as we’ll be eating lunch on the trail Saturday. NO PETS! We love dogs too but they are not compatible with trail work. \nCamp logistics: This is a dry campground\, but we’ll be bringing in 40+ gallons for kitchen/camp use. There is a vault toilet at the groupsite. Plenty of tent spots for everyone\, although we’ll be a little tighter than we typically setup. I’ll be bringing a small bundle of firewood\, but if you have some extra laying around and have the room…more is always better! \nWeather: We are forecasted to have some excellent weather in mid 70’s day/mid 50’s night\, no rain expected but this is NM so be prepared for random showers. \nMenu: We wanted to share the menu in case you had any dietary issues with our meal plan. There will be vegetarian options for all meals:\nSat breakfast: Sourdough french toast\, bacon\, yogurt\, granola mix\, fruit\, coffee\, chai tea\, milk\, OJ.\nSat dinner: Smoked pork carnitas soft tacos\, pinto beans\, Spanish rice\, pico de gallo\, cheese\, avocado\, lettuce. Peach & apricot crisp with whipped cream.\nSun breakfast: Breakfast burritos with eggs\, hash browns\, green chile\, yogurt\, granola mix\, pumpkin bread\, coffee\, chai tea\, milk\, OJ. \nPlease reach out if you have any questions or concerns. \n-Nick\n575-418-9339 (call or txt) \nJoin NM Volunteers for the Outdoors for a 1.5 day project in the Magdalenas of the Cibola National Forest. We will be rerouting\, improving drainage\, repairing/redefining tread\, clearing brush\, and removing dead fall on South Baldy trail #11. We will be setting up Friday evening 9/20 at the Water Canyon Group Site which has a large gazebo & fire pit. Volunteers can tent camp at the group site. Camp cook will provide breakfast & dinner 9/21\, and breakfast 9/22. Volunteers are asked to supply their own drinking water\, lunches\, plus dinnerware (cup\, plate\, utensils\, etc). Vegetarian options will be available for all meals. Note that the farthest end of the trail is 2.5 miles with over 2\,500 ft elevation gain\, but don’t worry if that seems too much as we can keep you on the lower section. Required: Day pack\, water\, sturdy boots\, long pants\, work gloves\, eye protection (sunglasses). Sorry\, no pets. Due to cooking logistics\, sign-ups close Tuesday evening 9/17. For more information or to sign up\, please contact Nick Tenorio\, nick@zder.net\, 575-418-9339. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/south-baldy-trail-11-magdalena-rd/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nick Tenorio":MAILTO:n.tenorio@nmvfo.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190907T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190908T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T171111
CREATED:20190401T183358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T154951Z
UID:1153-1567843200-1567944000@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Coyote Creek State Park
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: The Coyote Creek team extensively re-constructed about .7 miles of trail while clearing the overgrown trail corridor. We also built approximately 30 rolling dips to improve water drainage from the trail. Our NMVFO cook\, Cindy\, did a great job keeping the trail crew well fed. Paella was on the menu for Saturday night. Thank you to all who worked on the project\, the New Mexico State Parks crew\, and Steve\, the Campground Host. We greatly appreciate your help and camaraderie. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nJoin us for a weekend of trail building at Coyote Creek State Park! We will be building new trail from the campground up to scenic overlooks and the creek. Located about an hour southeast of Taos\, the park is nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains along a meandering stream and is enclosed by a forest of spruce and pine. \nCamping will be available Friday\, September 6th through noon Sunday\, September 8th. Potable water\, restrooms\, and showers are located nearby. NMVFO will provide breakfast Saturday and Sunday\, and dinner Saturday night. If you plan to eat with us\, please bring your own camp dinnerware. Dinner on Friday evening and lunch on Saturday and Sunday will be on your own. Carpooling is encouraged. Registration for this project is required for planning purposes; please sign up for this project no later than 12:00 PM on Tuesday\, September 3rd so that we can match provisions to participants. Please let me know if you will be working with us on Saturday only or Sunday only\, or if you plan on bringing your own food. \nVolunteers need to bring their own camping equipment and should wear long pants\, long sleeves\, sturdy boots (no sandals or tennis/athletic shoes) and work gloves. They should also bring sunscreen\, a hat\, rain protection (just in case)\, daypack\, water bottles/packs\, and snacks to get you from meal-to-meal. A camp chair would also be a good idea to bring. Tools will be provided. Just as a reminder\, dogs are not allowed on projects. \nDirections to the hatchery:\nFrom Mora\, drive north on NM 434 approximately 17 miles\, then turn right into the park entrance.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/coyote-creek-state-park/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gena Robertson":MAILTO:g.robertson@nmvfo.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190828T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190902T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T171111
CREATED:20190401T183249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200810T193231Z
UID:1151-1566979200-1567443600@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Lagunitas Area\, Carson NF CDTC
DESCRIPTION:This Project is FULL. If you would like to be Wait Listed go to https://continentaldividetrail.org/volunteer/\n\nWork Difficulty: Easy \nAugust 28th – September 2nd \nCrew Chefs: Ross Pope and Carole Owens \nCDTC is partnering with New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors in a remote frontcountry project to work on rehabilitating five miles of CDT south of the Lagunitas Campground. Maintenance needs include tread work\, building cairns\, sign installation\, corridor clearance\, and drainage maintenance. Join us in one of the longest-running CDTC volunteer efforts in the Carson National Forest. This project allows for a half-day in the middle for volunteers to relax and explore the area. To register for this project go to https://continentaldividetrail.org/volunteer/.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/lagunitas-area-carson-nf-cdtc/
CATEGORIES:Project
ORGANIZER;CN="Ed DiBello":MAILTO:e.dibello@nmvfo.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190824T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190824T160000
DTSTAMP:20260510T171111
CREATED:20190401T183141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200729T212649Z
UID:1149-1566635400-1566662400@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Juan Tomas ABQ Open Space
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Seventeen NMVFO volunteers and four City of Albuquerque Open Space Division personnel built over a quarter mile of new trail and closed a slightly longer section of old eroding trail. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nAugust 24 @ 8:30 – 4:00 PM \nDifficulty: 2 Pulaskis Contact Leader: Lawrence (Larry) Benson\, LawRBenson@aol.com\, 505-821-7999\, to sign up. \nIn addition to its heavily used recreational areas within Albuquerque\, the City’s Open Space Division also maintains five less-visited public lands east of the Sandia and Manzanita Mountains. See https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/open-space/lands/east-mountain-open-space. The largest of these is the Juan Tomas Open Space\, which encompasses 1\,290 acres of primarily pinon-juniper forest growing as high as 7\,760 feet. As shown on the lower right side of the following map\, it lies adjacent to the Sandia Ranger District’s extensive multi-use trail network: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd555098.pdf. \nDescription: The goal of our project is to better connect the Juan Tomas Open Space to the Cibola National Forest’s heavily used Oak Flat Group Picnic Complex. We will be using a variety of trail-working tools to clear vegetation\, remove rocks\, and excavate soil to create about half a mile of smooth well-drained trail segments. Participants should wear sturdy boots or work shoes (no sandals or soft shoes)\, long pants\, long-sleeved shirts\, hats\, and other apparel appropriate for the predicted weather\, especially rain gear if the Monsoon season is active. Also bring work gloves if you have a pair (otherwise loaners will be available) and a day pack with water\, snacks\, a box lunch\, sunscreen\, and personal items. Depending on turnout\, we may finish earlier than 4:00 pm\, but volunteers are welcome to leave earlier if necessary. After we finish working\, a VFO member and his wife who live close by have offered to serve some snacks and refreshments to interested volunteers. Additional guidance for new trail workers is available at http://nmvfo.org/volunteer/volunteer-faq/. \nDirections: To reach the worksite\, take the Tijeras exit from Interstate 40\, drive south on State Highway 337 for 9 miles (passing by Juan Tomas Road). Turn east (left) on Oak Flat Road. Continue east (past the Oak Flat Group Picnic Area) for about 2.2 miles. Turn into the gravel parking lot in front of the gate on the north (left) side of the road\, as shown here: https://www.google.com/maps/@34.998911\,-106.3040672\,116m/data=!3m1!1e3?hl=en
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/juan-tomas-abq-open-space/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Benson":MAILTO:L.Benson@nmvfo.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190817T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190818T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T171111
CREATED:20190401T182745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T155148Z
UID:1146-1566028800-1566129600@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Datil Well Campground (BLM)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: The NMVFO Datil Well team built about .7 miles of new trail\, assisted the BLM crew on the drag line (about .8 miles) to include some hand tool cleanup of the drag line on Sunday\, and installed a new fire ring. The NMVFO cooks\, Donna and Marie\, did a great job keeping the trail crew well fed. At the end of the project\, Mike Comiskey\, BLM Socorro Representative\, expressed his appreciation for our dedication\, enthusiasm\, and hard work. Thank you all for working on the project. We greatly appreciate your help and camaraderie. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nEnjoy this beautiful and historic gem of recreational land as we build a new trail spur into the southwestern\, unimproved areas of the recreation area. The hike to the farthest point from the campground is about 1.5 miles but will increase as we build! Please sign up by Tuesday\, August 13th so that we can match provisions to participants. Unfortunately\, we will not be able to support restricted diets. Datil is 61 miles west of Socorro on US Hwy 60. The campground is ¼ mile south of Datil on Hwy 12. The green NMVFO signs will be deployed early Friday afternoon at both entrances to the campground area. Work will begin Saturday\, August 16th at 8:00 am and Sunday\, August 17th at the same start time\, but we’ll finish up around noon.
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/datil-well-campground-blm/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Fritzsche":MAILTO:fritzsche.christopher@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190813T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190813T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T171111
CREATED:20190724T173035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T155231Z
UID:1254-1565686800-1565708400@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Nambe Creek Crossing (Santa Fe NF)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Eleven volunteers hiked in and removed an old rotten log stream crossing\, and replaced with a rock bridge\, with HUGE rocks indeed! \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nCome join us on a one-day project on Tuesday August 13th as we remove a dilapidated foot bridge over Nambe Creek and replace it with large boulders for a safer and more aesthetic water crossing on the popular Winsor Trail in the Pecos Wilderness Area. The water crossing is about 2.2 miles from the Winsor Trailhead at the lower Santa Fe Ski Area parking lot. We will meet at 9:00 am in the parking lot (look for the green NMVFO signs)\, hike to the water crossing\, complete the work\, and then hike back out.  We anticipate being back at the parking lot by 3:00 pm.  Plan on bringing a lunch and water; wearing boots\, long pants\, a long-sleeved shirt\, and work gloves; and getting your feet wet.  Hard hats\, rock slings\, and rock bars will be provided. Please contact us by August 9th\, 2019 if you plan to attend. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/nambe-creek-crossing-santa-fe-nf/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Timmer":MAILTO:m.timmer@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190726T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190729T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T171111
CREATED:20190401T182643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T120013Z
UID:1144-1564163100-1564412400@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Ellis Trail (Sandia RD)
DESCRIPTION:RESULT: On Ellis Trail\, thirteen volunteers worked 3 days\, creating 4 re-routes and building 3 crib walls over 0.13 miles. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/embudito-backpack-sandia-rd/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Blackmore":MAILTO:j.blackmore@nmvfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190713T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190713T160000
DTSTAMP:20260510T171111
CREATED:20190401T182536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T155355Z
UID:1142-1563008400-1563033600@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Hyde Memorial State Park
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Fourteen volunteers rerouted two steep and badly eroded sections of the Park’s popular Circle Trail with several hundred feet of new switchbacks and helped the only two members of the Park staff install a new interpretive sign and trail marker. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nCome join us for trail work at Hyde Memorial State Park! Hyde Memorial is the oldest state park in New Mexico\, located at a cool 9000’ elevation in pine and spruce forests. We will be working on a section of the West Circle Trail\, which is heavily used by park visitors. Our work will involve cutting a short re-route up a steep hill\, plus some drainage\, tread work and switch-back tweaking as time allows. We may also include some tree cutting in other areas. There are rustic campsites for interested volunteers on a first come\, first serve basis; space is limited but the park will give us preference if we call ahead. For more details or to sign up\, please contact Jon Blakey at jblakey102@gmail.com by July 11th. You can also sign up on our Meetup site. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/hydr-memorial-state-park/
CATEGORIES:Project
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jon Blakey":MAILTO:jblakey102@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190628T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190702T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T171111
CREATED:20190401T182445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200813T202554Z
UID:1140-1561708800-1562079600@nmvfo.org
SUMMARY:Taos Ski Valley Trails (Questa RD)
DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Over five days\, ten volunteers removed 9 downed trees\, cleared 17 stream\, and worked on  30+ drainage features spanning 6.75 miles. \nFlickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\nJoin us in the Carson National Forest along Ski Valley Road (Hwy 150) near Taos\, for camping and trail work in the area. Volunteers are welcome to join for as many days as they like (please inform the trip leader of your plans so we can match meals to participants). Sorry\, no pets. \nThere is a lot of deadfall in the area\, and plenty of brush-work needed to clear trail corridors (we’ll use loppers and pruning saws). Trails are also eroded in spots\, so we will work to redefine tread and shore up some steeper sections (likely including a bit of rock work). Some of the work will take place a few miles up the trail\, with significant elevation gain. The four potential trails we’ll work on will be the Yerba\, Manzanita\, Italianos and Gavilan\, in the Questa Ranger District. Tools will be provided. The USFS requires hard hats (provided)\, sturdy boots\, long pants\, work gloves and eye protection (sunglasses). Please also bring a large day pack\, lunch/snacks\, rain gear\, sunblock and plenty of water. There will be water along the trail\, so a small water filter could be useful (but not required). \nCamping and port-a-potties will be available from the evening of June 26th through the morning of July 3rd in a meadow near a historic USFS cabin (map). Green NMVFO signs will point the way to this location. We’ll work from 8:30am-4pm each day\, including hiking time. Breakfast will be provided Fri 28th-Tue 2nd. Dinner will be provided Fri 28th-Mon 1st. \nVolunteers will need to bring their own tent (tiny RV’s okay)\, sleeping bag/pad (and pillow)\, DINNERWARE\, camp chair\, headlamp\, WARM CLOTHING. Camping at 8\,500 feet\, it will be cool! Other recommended items: insect repellent\, in-camp shoes\, extra toilet paper\, a cooler for beverages (adult and other). Taos is approximately 15 miles from our campsite. \nPlease contact Jenny to sign up\, or with questions. It should be a fun\, challenging project\, and a great time of year to camp in the area. Hope you can make it!
URL:https://nmvfo.org/projects/taos-ski-valley-trails-camino-real-rd/
CATEGORIES:Project
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