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Read more about the article Quarterly Report 2025-01 thru 2025-03

Quarterly Report 2025-01 thru 2025-03

ECTA Quarterly Report 2025-01 through 2025-03Download

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Read more about the article The Seven Principles of Leave No Trace

The Seven Principles of Leave No Trace

The Seven Principles of Leave No Trace provide simple suggestions for how we can recreate outdoors with minimal impact.

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Read more about the article Guide to Fred Baca Park and Taos Land Trust Trails

Guide to Fred Baca Park and Taos Land Trust Trails

Did you know that Fred Baca Park was named for Fernando F. Baca?

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Read more about the article Guide to Summiting Devisadero Peak

Guide to Summiting Devisadero Peak

The Devisadero Loop trail, situated just to the east of Taos, is a local favorite.

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Read more about the article Guide to the Wild Rivers Recreation Area

Guide to the Wild Rivers Recreation Area

The trails that comprise the Wild Rivers Recreation Area offer access to a multitude of outdoor recreation opportunities, as well as to the depths of the Rio Grande gorge.

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Read more about the article Guide to the Taos Valley Overlook Trails

Guide to the Taos Valley Overlook Trails

The Taos Valley Overlook trails are a local favorite for hikers, bikers, equestrians, and dog walkers alike.

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Read more about the article What Does the Unjust Firing of Federal Workers Mean for Public Lands?

What Does the Unjust Firing of Federal Workers Mean for Public Lands?

Thousands of federal employees who protect and manage our public lands are being unjustly fired.

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Read more about the article Trail Adopter Highlight: Meet the Field Institute of Taos

Trail Adopter Highlight: Meet the Field Institute of Taos

โ€œThe reward is in the joy and happiness of trail users enjoying outdoor recreation.โ€

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Read more about the article Trail Adopter Highlight: Meet the Taos Land Trust YCC Crew

Trail Adopter Highlight: Meet the Taos Land Trust YCC Crew

โ€œTaos Land Trust empowers people to protect the land and traditions they love through education, advocacy and conservation."

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Read more about the article Trail Adopter Highlight: Meet Red Willow Hospice

Trail Adopter Highlight: Meet Red Willow Hospice

โ€œThe most rewarding part of being in the AAT program is knowing that our efforts are directly contributing to the preservation and sustainability of a trail that so many people rely on."

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The Adopt-A-Trail stoke is high this summer and our adopters have been getting after it. Here's what they've been up Justin Brandenburgrandenburg and Pecos Saw Works teamed up to continue logging out the Sawmill Park trail. The wilderness boundary is within sight!๐Ÿ“ธ 3: The Saums cleared deadfall from the first 2.56 miles of the Italianos Canyon trail.๐Ÿ“ธ 4: The furriest of the Saums joined in for the fun.๐Ÿ“ธ 5: Fifteen corps memTaos Land TrustLand Trust YCC Crew constructed 0.15 more miles of the Palo Flechado reroTaos Land TrustLand Trust YCC Crew learned the basics of new trail construction from ECTA contractor Mugzy.Not pictured:๐Ÿช“ Spider logged out most of the deadfall from the Deer Creek trail, only a few trees remain.๐Ÿช“ Spider logged out 20+ deadfall from the lower portions of the Goose Creek trail. The upper mile of trail is still covered by heavy deadfall and is hard to navigate.๐Ÿช“ Taos Pro Ski Patrol put in a long day and logged out the Long Canyon and Gold Hill trails. Both trails are now completely tr#trailsconnectuss#enchantedcircletrailsr#enchantedcirclen#nmoutdoorsn#nmoutside##nmtrued#adoptatraild#trailsi#trailmaintenancea#nmtrails #volunteer##taost#NewMexico##trailbuildingi#getoutdoorsetoutdoors ... See MoreSee Less

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Enchanted Circle Trails Association

1 week ago

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Have you ever wondered who the folks are that are working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that you have access to your public lands? Come find out at Taos Ski Valley's 3rd annual Community Weekend!TSV has generously arranged free scenic lift rides, live music, family-friendly activities, refreshments, prizes, and more. Admission is entirely free, but they kindly ask that you pre-register for your complimentary lift tickets here: www.skitaos.com/taoscountyWe hope to see you the#trailsconnectuse#enchantedcircletrailsr#enchantedcirclei#nmoutdoorsd#nmoutsidet#nmtruem#trailsr#trailmaintenancen#nmtrailsr#volunteern#taos##NewMexicoe#taosskivalleya#TSV #TSV ... See MoreSee Less

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Enchanted Circle Trails Association

1 week ago

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Our Adopt-A-Trail partner, Stuart Wilde of Wild Earth Llama Adventures, has been featured in the Red River Outdoors series. Be sure to check out the video for a virtual llama meet and greet: ... See MoreSee Less

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Enchanted Circle Trails Association is with New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors.

1 week ago

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Adopt-A-Trail partners New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors and ECTA contractor Courtney spent three whole days in the Pecos Wilderness tackling a variety of trails projects: logging out the trail with crosscut saws, fixing signage, and addressing longstanding drainage issues on the Middle and West Forks of the Santa Barbara.๐Ÿ“ธ 1: The backpacking crew enjoying lunch at their 10,000 foot basecamp.๐Ÿ“ธ 2: Tom, backpack Crew Leader, helping himself to a delicious breakfast prepared by camp cooks Megan and Mike.๐Ÿ“ธ 3: NMVFO volunteers and ECTA contractor Courtney๐Ÿ“ธ 4: NMVFO volunteers Tom, Jim, and Carlos testing out their new drainage structure.๐Ÿ“ธ 5: ECTA contractor Courtney and NMVFO volunteer Sue cutting out deadfall with a two-person crosscut saw.๐Ÿ“ธ 6: NMVFO volunteers using the classic leg roll to remove a large bucked log from the trail.๐Ÿ“ธ 7: NMVFO volunteers Silke and Courtenay replacing a damaged trail sign.๐Ÿ“ธ 8: NMVFO volunteers posing with their official adopter sign.Want to be a part of the fun? Check out NMVFO's website for volunteer opportunities: nmvfo.o#trailsconnectuse#enchantedcircletrailsr#enchantedcirclei#nmoutdoorsd#nmoutsidet#nmtruem#adoptatrailt#trailsr#trailmaintenancen#nmtrailsr#volunteern#taos##NewMexicoe#trailbuildingl#getoutdoorsdoors ... See MoreSee Less

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