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NMRTA Work Day on Switchback Trail Sat, Sept 19


Join us on Sat, September 19, from 9AM to Noon for our next Work Day.

We’ll be working on clean-up on and around the Switchback Trail

  • Maintenance & Brushing around the shelter
  • Rock Work and Trail Preservation

We’re looking for 8-12 Volunteers:

  • 4-6 for Maintenance & Brushing
  • 4-6 for Trail Presevation

Where to Meet

What to Bring

  • Water
  • Gloves
  • Sunscreen

  PLEASE Let us know if you think you’re coming!

If you missed it, take a look at our Annual Meeting Presentation

Directions to the Switchback Trailhead from Alamogordo

  • Drive East on US 82 from Alamogordo mi
  • Just past mile marker 14, go left on Baily Canyon Rd.
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Official Notice: NMRTA Annual Meeting

Annual Meeting
This Sat, Aug 22, 2026 • 1-3 PM at The Lodge Pavilion
199 Curlew Place • Cloudcroft, NM

Join us for a journey through the history of Sunspot with our guest speaker, Mark Gutzman.

As a USFS archaeologist, he conducted research for the National Register nomination of Sunspot.

The story from its founding in 1947 to the NSF’s decision to relocate solar research to Maui, Hawaii is fascinating.

Don’t miss this unique look at the history of one of New Mexico’s most remarkable scientific communities!

Please RSVP, and we’ll accommodate everyone. Go to: nmrailstotrails.org/rsvp or scan the QR Code.

All are welcome at our Annual Meeting.

The Agenda

  • Review of the minutes from last year’s meeting
  • Board nominations & election
  • Annual financial review
  • Guest Speaker Mark Gutzman

THINK YOU MIGHT COME? RSVP. OPT OUT ANYTIME.
CALL OR TEXT ANYTIME (575) 554-2745

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Tomorrow: Volunteer Appreciation Lunch After Trail Maintenance


Join us tomorrow Sat, August 15, from 9AM to Noon for our next Work Day.

And tomorrow’s Volunteers are invited to our Volunteer Appreciation Lunch! Details below.

We’ll be working on trail clean-up in and around the Devil’s Elbow

  • Maintenance & Brushing along the trail
  • Removal of Fallen Rocks in the Elbow

We’re looking for 8-12 Volunteers:

  • 4-6 for Maintenance & Brushing
  • 4-6 for Rock Removal

Where to Meet

What to Bring

  • Water
  • Gloves
  • Sunscreen

  PLEASE Let us know if you think you’re coming!

Now, About that Free Lunch, right after the Work Day…

  • Passes will be distributed at the end of the Work Day to each Volunteer
  • Complimentary Pizza and Soft Drinks, right after the Work Day
  • Complimentary NMRTA T-Shirts for tomorrow’s Volunteers

Directions to the Village Spur Trailhead:

  • Drive East on US 82 from Alamogordo for 16 mi
  • Just before NM Hwy 130, park in the area on the right