Quartly Report 2024-01 through 2024-03 - Enchanted Circle Trails Association

Post published:April 4, 2024

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Enchanted Circle Trails Association

22 hours ago

Did you know that Wilderness (with a capital W) is a legal term with specific rules and regulations that differ from non-Wilderness areas?Federally designated Wilderness is defined by the Wilderness Act of 1964. The Wilderness Act was created to preserve the "wilderness character" of our public lands, which is a concept based on the interaction of:🌼 Environments primarily free from modern human manipulation and impact🌼 Personal experiences in natural environments relatively free from the encumbrances and signs of modern society🌼 Symbolic meanings of humility, restraint, and interdependence that inspire human connection with natureTo preserve wilderness character, designated Wilderness areas don't allow:🌲 Motorized or mechanized transportation (this includes bicycles and even wheelbarrows!)🌲 Motorized equipment and tools (no drones, chainsaws, power drills, etc.)🌲 Building permanent structures (temporary structures and shelters are allowed as long as you break them down when you leave)🌲 Group sizes of more than 12-15 (numbers differ by management agency)Want to take a deeper dive into Wilderness? Check out our blog post enchantedcircletrails.org/2026/11/04/what-is-wilderness-with-a-capital-w/#trailsconnectus #enchantedcircletrails #enchantedcircle #nmoutdoors #nmoutside #nmtrue #trails #nmtrails #nmtrue #wilderness #wildernessact ...

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Enchanted Circle Trails Association

3 days ago

Come enjoy the last days of fall with us before the snow flies and winter sets in 🍂ECTA and Red Willow Hospice, New Mexico will be hosting a trail maintenance day on the lower half of the Devisadero trail. This day will be an opportunity to:⛏️ Meet the folks from Red Willow Hospice and ECTA⛏️ Learn new, hands-on skills⛏️ Meet like-minded folks in the outdoor recreation community⛏️ Get some sweet swag⛏️ Give back to our trails community🍕 Red Willow Hospice has generously offered to provide lunch 🍕❓ Visit our public calendar for more information enchantedcircletrails.org/calendar/📧 Email carel@enchantedcircletrails.org if you'd like to sign #trailsconnectuse#enchantedcircletrailsr#enchantedcirclei#nmoutdoorsd#nmoutsidet#nmtruem#trailsr#nmtrailsr#nmtruem#volunteernteer ...

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Enchanted Circle Trails Association

1 week ago

Did you know that by helping others you're also helping yourself? 🧑‍🤝‍🧑Researchers have found that people who regularly volunteer tend to have:❤️ Less depression❤️ Less anxiety❤️ Higher self-esteem❤️ Higher life satisfaction❤️ Greater happiness❤️ Greater sense of meaning in lifeWant to start helping yourself by helping others? Be sure to join us for our LAST volunteer day of the season, visit our public calendar for more info enchantedcircletrails.org/calendar/Read AHA's full article "Help others, help yourself? Why volunteering can be good for you" www.heart.org/en/news/2023/05/30/help-others-help-yourself-why-volunteering-can-be-good-for-you #trailsconnectus #enchantedcircletrails #enchantedcircle #nmoutdoors #nmoutside #nmtrue #trails #nmtrails #nmtrue #volunteer ...

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Enchanted Circle Trails Association

1 week ago

Our friends at the Field Institute of Taos are screening “PRESERVED” at the TCA on Saturday, November 7th at 7 pm.www.preservedproductions.com/Doors open at 6 pm – come early for a chance to meet members of the cast and filmmaking team, purchase BE FIT Raffle tickets, and support FITaos. Following the film, stick around for a panel discussion featuring some of the film’s main speakers alongside FITaos’ own Susie Fiore!$15 for adults with 50 free tickets for children and youth. Get yours while they last and support FITaos.ABOUT THE FILM: “PRESERVED is more than a film—it’s a call to action. From farmers to hikers and hunters, we all have a role to play in ecosystem restoration. Our impact campaign will unearth sustainable practices that serve as a blueprint for healing our planet. We’ll use the film to mobilize key audiences seeking to reconnect with nature and deepen their role in preservation and stewardship. The campaign will also offer a range of enthusiasts opportunities to share local practices and take action – all while nurturing their favorite pastimes.” ...

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