2023 Recap

As we close out 2023, it's a good time to reflect on what we managed to achieve with our partners last year:

• With the BLM and Rocky Mountain Youth Corp we built the Descansos Trail and Dirt Wall Trail out at Box Canyon. We also started the Landavaso Trail System near Magdalena.
• We started working with the Forest Service and logged over 260 volunteer hours in the Magdalena Mountains, clearing over a hundred fallen trees and overgrowth. We also did some joint deadfall projects with the New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors (NMVFO).
• With the City we built the Lasso Loop at the Rodeo Grounds and helped host two youth mountain bike races.
• We installed trail markers at the Rodeo Grounds and on the Socorro Valley Bosque Trail; the latter thanks to a donation from NMVFO. The City and BLM started to build trail map/information kiosks for the Rodeo Grounds and Box-Enterprise networks.
• And finally we did a number of smaller maintenance projects in the Quebradas, Box-Enterprise network, Socorro Single track, and on the Bosque trail.

I think that's a pretty impressive haul for our little volunteer group! Thank you for all you do to improve the quality of life for Socorro area residents and outdoor enthusiasts. Take a moment to pat yourself on the back, and then let's keep the momentum as we start the new year.

Descansos Trail construction:

Landavaso Trail construction:

Deadfall and overgrowth clearing in the Maggies:

Lasso Loop Lineup MTB race:

Happy Trails!