Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter

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Join the Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter for fabulous fellowship and food - well review the year, discuss our way ahead and enjoy some darn good enchiladas! The Club will provide drinks and enchiladas(meat and veg)
please bring an appetizer (last name A-I), a side (J-R), or dessert (S-Z).
Location: St. Marks Episcopal Church, 431 Richmond Pl NE,Albuquerque, NM 87106.
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Come see how all of our blue-bin recycling is sorted. Find out how much is actually recycled and get answers to other recycling questions.

Must be able to climb stairs and not be bothered by a very noisy environment. Vests, helmets, eye protection and ear plugs will be
provided. Dress warmly as buildings are not heated. Register early; space is limited to 10 adults. Deadline to register is Dec 9. Meet at 12:50 at
5029 Edith Blvd. NE, Albuquerque.
Contact trip leader if you need or can give a ride.
Trip leader: Laurie Zunner, 505-440-5337, [email protected]
Level: Easy
Location: 5021 Edith Blvd. NE, Albuquerque

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We'll do this 1.5 mile (3 mile round trip) trail and explore some past history landmarks and discuss the local geology.Bring your lunch and be prepared for any appropriate weather conditions.No dogs and there is minimal elevation gain.
This is a beautiful place to visit, plenty of birds and deer normally, although not sure if we will see any. Trip is limited to 8 adults.We'll meet at the A.B. Cox Visitor Center off Dripping Springs Road at 11 am. End time is approximate.Cost: $5 per vehicle or bring your federal passLevel: easyTrip Leader: John Pijawka, 575-937-7422, [email protected]: Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument

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Tuesday Dec 31: New Years Eve Day Snowshoe on the Crest.
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If you can walk, you can snowshoe! Meet at 9 a.m. at Smiths at tramway and central (on the tramway side, close to the gas station and the edge of the parking lot) to carpool or at Sandia Crest radio towers parking lot https://maps.app.goo.gl/EBzM8CT7yxa5XYpG9 at 9:50 a.m. This high altitude, three-hour long outing is approximately 3.5 miles round trip with 300 feet of elevation gain. Well depart from the Sandia crest parking lot and proceed along the crest trail with several stops to enjoy stunning views all the way to the continental divide. We will cover tips for safely traversing on snowshoes and winter hiking. Appropriate for children over 14 with parent or legal guardian. No dogs, please. Register no later than December 27th. Bring: Appropriate winter attire for weather down into the 20's, snowshoes, trekking poles, water, snacks and any other health and comfort items necessary. The road may be icy so please have experience driving on the crest road and good tires OR arrange to carpool with other participants.
Attendees will be limited to 15.
Trip Leader: Debbie Bryant 832 692 1881, [email protected]
Level: Moderate
Location: East of Albuquerque
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