What: Our traditional Spring cleanup of the FR 376 corridor along the Rio Guadalupe was cancelled. The stars have aligned so we will do it on Saturday, October 25. The weather has been very mild so working conditions should be comfortable. The Forest Service gates on FR 376 are unlocked so access is not a problem. We may have support from Jemez District staff.
Why: The FR 376 corridor provides access to our Rio Guadalupe home water and it accumulates a lot of roadside trash over a season’s heavy use by the many people who visit. Doing these annual cleanups is one way we can express our thanks for the wonderful trout fishing opportunities the Rio Guadalupe affords, while we help maintain it in a state that we like to visit.
When: 9am Saturday, October 25, 2025, finish by 3pm
Where: Meet at the parking area above the Gilman Tunnels on FR 376 [location]
Who: New Mexico Trout Members and others who want to help
Bring: water, lunch, sun protection, gloves, and wear sturdy shoes
Directions: Take Highway 550 from Bernalillo to San Ysidro, right on Highway 4 through Jemez Pueblo, Walatowa, and Cañon. Hwy 485 branches to the left past the high school. Take it about 5 miles to the small parking area above the Gilman Tunnels.
RSVP no later than 5pm, Thursday, October23, 2025 to Ron Loehman
The club will supply trash bags and hand sanitizer. Depending on turnout each volunteer will cover a half mile to a mile of the roadside.