NOTE:

1. New start time: plan to leave the Sandia Ranger Station at 0830.

2. Parking: park in the main north lot by the restrooms and walk back to the FOSM Shed. If you're not sure where that is, let me know and I can provide details. The reason is to accommodate the recent influx of USFS seasonal employees.

PROJECT DETAILS:

The Friends of the Sandia Mountains (FOSM) will work on a piece of the Cienega-Armijo Trail Improvement Project (CATIP) for the Sandia Ranger District. The project is to continue the planned reroutes on Armijo Trail, #222. The task will primarily be cutting trail tread for a reroute about halfway up the trail.

We will be accessing the work site from a location with limited parking. The hike in is about a mile. Because we will carpool to the extent possible, I do not recommend hiking out before we end the work session.

So we can plan for tools, hard hats, and transportation, please let me know by email or text 1) IF you plan to participate, 2) IF you will need a hard hat, and 3) IF you have any questions (and please do not "reply all").

START TIME:

Meet at the FOSM shed behind the Sandia Ranger District (SRD) on Thursday 4/18/19 ready to go at 0830. Bring your lunch, snacks, liquids, and sunscreen. Dress in layers to accommodate varying temperatures. We will work until 1400.

REQUIRED ATTIRE:

The standard USFS trail work PPE requirements apply: approved hard hat, eye protection, no open-toed shoes, work gloves, and pants (no shorts), no exceptions. A hard hat can be provided if needed. NOTE: short-sleeved shirts are fine but brushing including trail obliteration requires long sleeves.

Weather and trail conditions can change quickly. Please watch for last minute project updates or cancellation.

Thanks. And I can amend this distribution list as desired.

Bob Galloway

505-366-1573

FOSM Project Leader