event_title: 3rd Annual Kiowa Fence Project & Chapter Campout

event_time_zone: America/Denver

event_start: March 31, 2023 18:00

event_duration: 2520

event_end: April 02, 2023 12:00

event_address: Roy , NM, United States

event_description: RSVPs are now closed for this event. If you are still interested in helping please contact event lead Beau Murphy at bgm10unm.edu as soon as possible. In a few short weeks spring will be upon us and that means it’s almost time for New Mexico BHA’s annual conservation campout out on the Kiowa National Grasslands. In our first two years we have made a huge impact on pronghorn habitat through our fence modification project (and had a good old time in the process), and we look forward to putting another big dent in the work this year.This event is always centered around a Saturday workday to modify fencing to improve pronghorn migration. Participants show up Friday evening or early Saturday (April 1st this year), with a group potluck and year-in-review party following the workday. Sunday morning people can work a partial day, explore the Mills Canyon area on their own accord, or head for home. The event is usually also bookended by talks from our USFS partners and other activities. This event is kid friendly (with the supervision of a parent/guardian).Put March 31st – April 2nd on your calendars and RSVP above if you’d like to come out with us.Volunteer Perks! Volunteers will be given one free meal on Saturday in addition to our Saturday night wild game potluck. Gas stipends from $50-$75 are available to help you reach the project site. Please email NMBHA Treasurer Lance Miller (lantzmilleryahoo.com) to take advantage of this offer (while supplies last). All volunteers will also receive a Limited Edition cup! Camping is free and youll get the chance to work alongside fellow public land owners and USFS staff. Weekend ScheduleThree Days, ~6- 8 pm Friday (3/31), all day Saturday (4/1) and until 12:00 pm on Sunday (4/2)Directions to Mills Canyon Rim Campground: Mills Canyon Road 600, Roy, NM 87743 (Lat: 36.071833, Long: -104.349431)Traveling from Abbot, NM at the intersection of US Highway (Hwy) 56 and NM Hwy 39, drive south on NM Hwy 39 approximately 16 miles and turn west onto Mills Canyon Road 600.  Drive west approximately 6 miles to the campground.Traveling from Roy, NM on Hwy 39, drive north approximately 10 miles and turn west onto Mills Canyon Road 600.  Continue west approximately 6 miles to the campground.Mills Rim Campground is accessible for recreational vehicles and trailers. The campground includes developed sites and vault toilets but no running water or trash service.