New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors (NMVFO) is an inclusive all-volunteer, action-oriented, non-political nonprofit organization that promotes involvement and education of the public in the maintenance, improvement, and stewardship of New Mexico's public lands. NMVFO specializes in constructing and improving trails and other outdoor facilities to increase outdoor recreation opportunities in New Mexico, as well as enhancing wildlife habitat and protecting the environment.  The presentation will cover NMVFO’s history, what agencies and organizations we work with, training opportunities, examples of previous projects, and projects planned for 2022.  Established in 1982, we are celebrating our 40th Anniversary.

Ed DiBello discovered the Rocky Mountains while attending college in Colorado.  Based on that experience; to live, work, and play in the Rocky Mountain west became a career goal.  He has been a member and volunteer with New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors since 2007.  He served on the Board from 2016 through 2020.  He was Vice Chairperson in 2017 and Chairperson from 2018 through 2019.  He is also an alumni member of the Sandia Peak Ski Patrol.  Ed is a retired engineer and former Air Force pilot.   His hobbies include hiking and downhill and cross country skiing.  He enjoys working on New Mexico trails as both a worker and project leader.

This announcement can be found at https://friendsofthesandias.org.

Presentations from the April 5 meeting are available at https://friendsofthesandias.org/current-events/.