New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors (NMVFO)Announces Women’s Trail Day Workshop

Outdoorswomen of All Ages and Experience Levels Welcome

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Julia Plews
Email: j.plews@nmvfo.org
Website: https://nmvfo.org/projects/womens-trail-day-abq-open-space/

New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors (NMVFO)
Announces Women’s Trail Day Workshop
Outdoorswomen of All Ages and Experience Levels Welcome

Albuquerque, NM, April 15 2023. Enjoy the camaraderie of other women as NMVFO reviews some trail work basics, providing instruction on trail-building tools, techniques, and tips for making user-friendly and sustainable trails. Both experienced and completely new volunteers are welcome on this introductory trail-building project!

Course instructor Julia Plews encouraged women to try out the workshop, especially if they’ve not done any trailwork before. “There will be lots of opportunities for questions, feedback, and networking with fellow women passionate about New Mexico’s hiking trails. For beginners, it’s a good way to get started, and for those with more experience, it’s a great way to get a quick refresher.”

For more information and to register for the workshop, please visit NMVFO’s project page here: https://nmvfo.org/projects/womens-trail-day-abq-open-space/

New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors (NMVFO) is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization involved in maintenance, improvement, and stewardship of New Mexico’s public lands. NMVFO works across the state to construct and improve trails and other outdoor facilities, enhance wildlife habitat, and protect the natural environment. In operation for over 40 years, NMVFO sponsors over 20 field projects across the state each year. For more information, the group maintains a website at https://nmvfo.org/.

New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors Announces Trail Project at Capulin Volcano National Monument

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Christy Osmon

Email: c.osmon@nmvfo.org

NMVFO calls for volunteers to help repair trails at Capulin — Join Us!

Website: https://nmvfo.org/projects/capulin-volcano-nps/

Raton NM. Join us for a two-day project at Capulin Volcano National Monument (near Raton). The volunteer work is slated for May 27-28, and will include overnight camping within the park. All meals, tools and training will be provided. NMVFO will improve two trails: the Boca Trail (a two-mile loop) and the Lava Flow Trail (a one-mile loop). Work includes lopping, moving rocks, and widening trail in some sections. Sunday will be a half day of work.

Part of the 8,000 square mile Raton-Clayton Volcanic Field, Capulin Volcano showcases the volcanic geology of northeastern New Mexico. The views are spectacular day or night, with views of 4 different states from the volcanic rim, as well as one of the darkest, star-studded night skies in the country.

NMVFO’s Project Leader Christy Osmon stated “This is our first partnership with Capulin Volcano National Monument, and we’re looking forward to working with NPS to both clear the trails and to star-gaze in the evenings!” Volunteers can learn more and register for the project at NMVFO’s projects page here: https://nmvfo.org/projects/capulin-volcano-nps/

Now in its 41^st year of operation, New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors (NMVFO) is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization involved in maintenance, improvement, and stewardship of New Mexico’s public lands. NMVFO works across the state to construct and improve trails and other outdoor facilities for public use. It also organizes and runs projects that enhance wildlife habitat and protect land and water resources. In 2022 the group conducted over 30 projects across the state. For more information, the group maintains a website at https://nmvfo.org/.

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New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors and Gila Chapter Back Country Horsemen Announce Three New Trail Projects On the Gila National Forest

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Melissa Green

Email: m.green@nmvfo.org

Website: https://nmvfo.org/projects-and-events-list/

New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors and Gila Chapter Back Country Horsemen Announce Three New Trail Projects On the Gila National Forest

Backpackers and Horsemen To Focus on Local Trails

Silver City NM, January 13, 2023. Two of New Mexico’s premier volunteer groups will be focused on improving trails in the Gila Region this Spring. Three separate projects from March through May are planned, focusing on trail maintenance, clearing obstructions, and trail marking. All interested trail users are welcome to sign up, and no trail-work experience is necessary. Volunteers will receive hands-on training, and all tools will be provided.

The work will center on a series of trails that are heavily used by multiple types of trail users and will have widespread benefits. Project Leader Melissa Green noted “These projects will include some homemade meals, so volunteers won’t have to do their own cooking, and the views will be amazing. While fire has affected these areas some, the trails we will be working are mostly unburned and pristine–and the creeks still have good water and good stands of mixed conifer.”

The three projects will be located along the Little Whitewater Trail (March 16), the Allie/Bear Canyon/Woodhaul Loop (March 30), and the Lillie Mountain Trail, located in the Jerky Mountains (May 1). Interested volunteers can visit NMVFO’s website to learn more and register for the projects here: https://nmvfo.org/projects-and-events-list/.

New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors (NMVFO) is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization involved in maintenance, improvement, and stewardship of New Mexico’s public lands. NMVFO works across the state to construct and improve trails and other outdoor facilities for public use, as well as enhancing wildlife habitat and protecting land and water resources. In 2022 the group sponsored 30 field projects across the state. For more information, the group maintains a website at https://nmvfo.org/.

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