“Back in my day, we had to walk a mile to school every morning, up a mountain, through the snow!” That’s what Roots and Wings Students will someday say reminiscing about middle school. Now they can add, “And I had to build the trail by hand!” Those Southern Methodist University Volunteers were back again on their spring break. This year, in collaboration with RWCS students and teachers, Localogy and the Wilson family, the do-gooder undergrads constructed a trail up from the highway as part of a Safe Route to School grant. The trail gets the kids off the County road, and meanders through Dr. Wilson’s’ latest conservation easement with the Taos Land Trust. Bud and Barb have now permanently protected 670 acres of his stunning ranch as a corridor for wildlife and wild children.
Fine Dining to Benefit Camp, Save the Date
Click above to see more pictures of CampOn Saturday June 4th 2011, we will celebrate the bold vision of Sange de Cristo Youth Ranch founder, Dr. John Wilson, with fine dining, music, and camaraderie at Taos' acclaimed Dragonfly Cafe. Tickets will be available mid March. Seating is limited. Stay tuned.
The benefit is part of our first annual campaign. To continue, camp needs a modest community of committed donors. This year, we are looking to connect with people who can give this vital program life into the future. If you know of anyone who would enjoy supporting our charitable mission, please invite them to the event. If you can help with the fundraising campaign, please contact us.
**NEW** Work Party Weekend, June 17-19
Are you a camp parent who appreciates the program and wants to help out on the ranch?
Are you a camp staffer who wants to show up early to enjoy the place before staff week?
Are you an alumni who wants to touch base with your home away from home?
Are you a camper who just can't get enough?
Are you someone who likes doing an honest day's work, with good friends, and good food, for a good cause?
Sign up for the new Sangre de Cristo Youth Ranch Work Party Weekend! There is always plenty to do to get camp in shape for the season, and this Spring we're gonna get it done together. Friday June 17th through Sunday June 19th, friends of the ranch new and old will be camping out, working, eating, and playing together, just like at camp! On Monday the 20th, volunteers are welcome to stay and raft down the Rio with the incoming summer staff. Show up for a half day, or stay all weekend. Families welcome. Please Registerso we can plan the food.
NeoRio 3: September 10, 2011
Artist, locals and visitors enjoy sunset and dinner on the rim
Rio Grand Gorge at Wild Rivers
Join in the third annual NeoRio, a celebration of art, nature, culture and community. You are invited to the Wild Rivers Recreation Area, to experience and celebrate the place through arts and community. The ancient relationship between humans, our fellow creatures and our environment is a complex story of interdependence. NeoRio attempts to explore this story through innovative artworks and events. It asks: what is the role of art in experiencing and protecting wild lands and what is the role of wild lands in art? Hosted by the BLM Taos Field Office, NeoRio is organized by LEAP (Land, Experience and Art of Place), in collaboration with New Mexico Wilderness Alliance, John Wenger of Wild Earth Studio, the Village of Questa and others.
To learn more visit www.leapsite.org or to become involved as a volunteer email Claire at emailforleap@gmail.com.
Heartfest, 3rd Annual Lama Mt. Harvest Festival
What's scarier than the Haunted Barnyard...? Not this hairdo- it's super awesome! He/She who sells the most raffle tickets shears the shepherd.
Localogy Board President, Sarah Parker, digs deep in sudden-death-overtime to snatch the "Kid vs Goat" title from defending champ Z-Ma.