BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//New Mexico Volunteers For The Outdoors - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://nmvfo.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for New Mexico Volunteers For The Outdoors REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260502T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260502T160000 DTSTAMP:20260618T163142 CREATED:20260219T170051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T134541Z UID:7891-1777708800-1777737600@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Valle de Oro Habitat Restoration (NWR) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: A crew of 19 NMVFO volunteers worked steadfastly at clearing the Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge pond area of tumbleweeds\, algae\, and invasive species. We also removed weeds (Dock and other invasives) plus tumbleweeds from the area surrounding the Visitor’s Center. Thank you to Ranger Dakota for his expertise and providing both a briefing on the rich history of the refuge and an end-of-project refuge tour. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge is the Southwest’s first urban wildlife refuge. It serves as an oasis for both wildlife and people. Established in 2012\, the refuge is transitioning from agriculture fields to a diversity of native habitats and visitor amenities. \nHelp us with habitat restoration at the Refuge by volunteering for the annual Visitor Center pond clean up event. We will be cutting back cattails and removing tumbleweeds and invasive species to make space for native plants. This will be a great project to get your hands dirty and your boots muddy. Waders will be provided by refuge staff. Guided tours of the Refuge will be provided for interested volunteers. \nVolunteers must wear sturdy boots (preferred) or shoes (no sandals)\, long pants\, eye protection\, and work gloves. Long sleeve shirts are recommended. Bring a hat\, sun protection\, and other apparel appropriate for the predicted weather. Also bring a day pack with water\, snacks\, lunch\, and other necessities. We plan to finish work by 4:00 pm. \nThe volunteer group will not exceed 20 participants. Registrants will be updated by email in the week(s) before the project with the latest information. If you have to cancel on the day of the project\, please text the Project Leader at 505-705-2584. \nDirections:  Valle de Oro is located approximately 10 miles south of Albuquerque’s Big I.  Coming from the North\, take Interstate 25 South to Rio Bravo (Exit 220).  Go West on Rio Bravo\, then South on Broadway for approximately 2.25 miles.  Turn West on Desert\, cross the Rail-runner Tracks\, then turn South on 2nd Street.  The entrance to Valle de Oro will be on your right about 0.75 miles.  At the entrance\, proceed to Visitor Center parking.  Please plan to be there a little before 8:00 AM. \nDifficulty: \nTo sign up: Click on the button below and fill out the contact information. 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/valle-de-oro-habitat-restoration-nwr-2/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/VdeOro_5_2_26project.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed DiBello":MAILTO:e.dibello@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260508T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260509T160000 DTSTAMP:20260618T163143 CREATED:20260514T134212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T134212Z UID:8006-1778227200-1778342400@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Sawyer Training DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: In a two-day session NMVFO provided sawyer training and certification to a number of volunteers from our own ranks and to our partners Back Country Horsemen of America and Friends of the Sandia Mountains. The training included a day of classroom instruction followed by a second day of field evaluations of each sawyer-candidate. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/sawyer-training/ CATEGORIES:Class,Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sawyer_2026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Timmer":MAILTO:m.timmer@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260508T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260511T140000 DTSTAMP:20260618T163143 CREATED:20251211T172404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T133310Z UID:7683-1778227200-1778508000@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:East Railroad Trail Backpack (Gila NF) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: 8 NMVFO volunteers joined with the Gila Chapter of Back Country Horsemen to restore a pretty much non-existent section of trail – 1.1 miles of extensive brushing\, retread\, cairns and logging. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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: Lots of brushing\, in addition to logging\, trail marking\, and tread work with our partners Gila Back Country Horsemen. A map of the project is at https://caltopo.com/m/865CL65.\nHikers and equine-riders will all meet the Upper Gallinas Campground. Hikers will pass off 40 lbs or less of personal gear to be packed in and then drive to the Railroad Trailhead to start hiking in. The packers will ride from Gallinas Campground\, packing into the hiker basecamp. Once at basec camp\, hikers will set up camp and work from there. The packers will ride back to Upper Gallinas Campground and basecamp there for the rest of the project\, riding up each day to log. At the end of the project\, the packers will pack out the hikers. \nWhat to bring: Come prepared with layers. See the packing list and a more detailed description at this link\n \nFood and Water: 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.\nEveryone will need to provide their own lunches and snacks.\nPlease bring water for the hike to base camp. We will provide jugs of water at base camp or if there is water in the creek\, we will filter water. There is not always water on the trail where we will work\, so bring a 4-quart water capacity. \nWhy This Trail: This trail is easy to access since it starts near Highway 152. \nDirections: 8 am Upper Gallinas Campground. \nDifficulty: Be able to hike up to 6 miles per day. The elevation is from 7\,000 to 9\,660 feet. \nFor more information: go to the Gila Trails Info website. \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/east-railroad-trail-backpack-gila-nf/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/east_railroad.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Green":MAILTO:m.green@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260515T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260516T170000 DTSTAMP:20260618T163144 CREATED:20251125T235232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T173010Z UID:7661-1778864400-1778950800@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Upper Trigo Trail (Mountainair RD) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Twelve NMVFO volunteers\, joined by a seasonal Forest Service employee\, spent a full day working on the Upper Trigo Trail. After camping overnight at New Canyon Campground\, a team of seven volunteers cleared 28 fallen trees from the section between Manzano Crest and Trigo Falls. Following lunch\, the group brushed back heavy overgrowth between Trigo Falls and Log Spring. Meanwhile\, a second team installed a new Manzano Crest Trail sign and improved the overgrown upper section of the Trigo 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 Show More\n\n\n\nPHOTO ALBUM LINK \n\n  \nDescription: We will camp Friday night at New Canyon Campground and hike up New Canyon Trail (which should be clear) and work down the west side of Manzano Crest on Trigo Trail.  This will be a hike of 6 to 8 miles round trip with over 2000 feet of elevation gain so we will rate this as difficult. The work will be lopping back overgrowth and sawing downed trees. \nWe will provide meals on Friday evening and Saturday morning.  You will need to bring food and water for the work day on Saturday.  The campground has pit toilets but no other amenities – there is no water.  You could join us Saturday morning if you don’t want to camp but it is about 1.5 hours from Tramway to the campground\, and the work day starts at 8AM.  The campground is 5.0 miles on Capilla Peak Road from Manzano\, NM.  Detailed directions will be sent to volunteers. \nFor Saturday\, bring your daypack\, water\, sunscreen\, lunch\, and snacks to sustain you throughout the day\, and rain gear (just in case). Please make sure you have long pants and sturdy but comfortable boots/shoes. Long sleeves are also highly recommended. Tools will be provided. Hard hats will be mandatory and provided\, but feel free to bring your own if you have one. Please also bring eye protection (sunglasses or safety glasses) and work gloves if you have them. Loaner protective equipment will also be available.  As always\, dogs are not allowed on projects. \nDifficulty: 6-8 miles round trip\, 2000 feet elevation gain \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-spring-project/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/upper_trigo_2023.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Uwe Schroeter":MAILTO:u.schroeter@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260516T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260517T170000 DTSTAMP:20260618T163144 CREATED:20260222T223439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T172816Z UID:7904-1778918400-1779037200@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:South Crest Trail Backpack (Sandia RD) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: over night trip\, camping on the Crest\, water packed in by horses. Cleared a mile of the Crest trail\, south of Cienega. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Crest Trail is a popular route for long hikes\, with amazing views. The more remote sections have been overgrown with brush\, and need to be cleared\, before they are lost. In order to access this particular remote section\, we will do an overnight backpack trip. We’ll hike up the Cienega Trail – 2 miles and 1\,900’ elevation climb\, and camp a bit south of the junction\, on the Crest. This is a rare opportunity to see both sunset and sunrise from the Crest\, a 9\,400’ vantage point! Water\, and possibly tools\, will be packed in by Back Country Horsemen. \nPlease bring: Volunteers will need to bring their own camping gear and food. They will also need long pants\, long-sleeve shirts\, safety glasses (sunglasses)\, and gloves. Hard hats will be provided\, and will need to be carried up. \nTrail runners: There is also an opportunity for trail runners to participate. They could run up to the Crest in the morning\, work\, then run back down. If you are interested in doing this\, let the trip leader know\, and details will be worked out. \nLocation: Backpackers will meet at Cienaga Picnic Area at 8AM to start hiking up. \nDifficulty:  with 1\,900′ elevation climb\, and high elevation. \nGroup size – 15 campers and more trail runners\, so 25 overall. \nClosing date for sign-ups is May 13. More details will be sent to participants. \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/south-crest-trail-backpack-sandia-rd-2/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/crest_lopping_2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Harrelson":MAILTO:s.harrelson@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260520T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260521T170000 DTSTAMP:20260618T163145 CREATED:20260603T233956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T233956Z UID:8026-1779264000-1779382800@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Aldo Leopold House ADD-ON DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: Seven NMVFO volunteers traveled to Tres Piedras to assist with maintenance at the historic Aldo Leopold House. The crew stained the porch railings\, painted the side soffits\, and enjoyed a guided tour of the 8-acre property with caretaker Richard Rubin. The trip also included an overnight stay at the House\, a visit to the local ranger station\, and a scouting hike to Mosaic Rock Campground to explore future volunteer opportunities. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 an add-on? 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/aldo-leopold-house-add-on/ CATEGORIES:Project ORGANIZER;CN="Uwe Schroeter":MAILTO:u.schroeter@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260529T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260529T170000 DTSTAMP:20260618T163145 CREATED:20260603T231445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T234130Z UID:8023-1780041600-1780074000@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Capilla Peak ADD-ON DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: On May 29th 5 volunteers hiked north of Capilla Peak on the Crest trail to remove one very large tree and lop overgrowth for about 1 mile. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 an add-on? 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/capilla-peak-add-on/ CATEGORIES:Project ORGANIZER;CN="Don Lemke":MAILTO:d.lemke@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260530T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260530T160000 DTSTAMP:20260618T163146 CREATED:20260427T201046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T172631Z UID:7980-1780128000-1780156800@nmvfo.org SUMMARY:Mesa Trail 13 (Magdalena RD) DESCRIPTION:RESULTS: 14 Volunteers cleared deadfall and overgrowth on Mesa Trail 13 in the Magdalena Mountains. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 in the beautiful Magdalena mountains for a day project on the popular Mesa Trail #13.  The focus of this project is trail maintenance and navigation improvement on the older and newer parts of the trail. We will be removing 15-20 small to medium to small deadfall\, brushing back the corridor\, and building cairns in key locations on the far end of the trail.  https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7037037/mesa-trail-13 \nPlease bring: Volunteers will need to bring long pants\, long-sleeve shirts\, safety glasses (sunglasses)\, gloves\, water (2L minimum)\, and lunch/snacks for the day.  Hard hats and tools will be provided\, and will need to be carried up. \nCamping:  While this is a day project\, we have reserved the Water Canyon group area for Friday & Saturday for those coming from out of town that may want to tent camp.  There is a nice group shelter and about 8 or so unofficial spots to pitch a tent.  Note that the road going to the group area can be a little rough for passenger cars\, so higher clearance vehicles recommended (2wd pickup\, SUV\, Subaru type crossovers vehicles\, etc).  If you’re interested in camping in the group area\, please reach out to Rob & Nick directly.  Note that there is also the official Water Canyon Campground available via reservation via recreation.gov website:  https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10344809 \nLocation: We will meet at the Mesa Trail parking area at 8AM to start hiking up.  https://maps.app.goo.gl/hsXY2HBWu9xDYi1S6 \nDifficulty: with 1\,800′ elevation climb\, and 8.6 mile distance round trip. Note that not all of us will need to hike the full distance\, and some of the work will be 4-5 miles round trip. \nGroup size: 15 \nClosing date for sign-ups is May 28. More details will be sent to participants as we get closer. \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/mesa-trail-13-magdalena-rd/ CATEGORIES:Project ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nmvfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/mesa_trail_2026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rob Selina":MAILTO:r.selina@nmvfo.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR