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Disclaimers and Other Legal Stuff:
This isn't meant to scare anyone off, but in all facets of
life, things happen that piss people off, and those people often try to blame
other people. So please pay close attention. First of all,
everything on this page is
subject to change without notice! The latest information will be posted
here whenever possible, but changes may occur at the last minute (or even
during the ride/event) due to weather, mechanical problems, time
constraints, or anything else "Murphy" may throw out at us. The trail
leader always has the last word, so if in any doubt, contact the listed trail
leader. Also, the trail ride/event begins at the meeting location listed
below; not at the trailhead, not at such-'n-such intersection, not anywhere
else. So if you intend to meet up with us anywhere except for the
designated meeting
location and no one shows up, that's your problem. Something may have
changed and you weren't at the meeting location to get the word. Next,
come prepared. At a minimum, your vehicle should have tow points, both
front and rear. That way if you get stuck, we can pull you out without
damaging your vehicle or ours! Bring proper protection from
the weather, and enough food and water for everyone in your vehicle. No
alcohol, though; not on the road or on the trail. If we see you with
alcohol, you will be asked to leave. Also, make sure your vehicle is trail
worthy and appropriately equipped for the particular trail. In other
words, don't bring your 31"-tired Jeep to Cimarron Mesa, unless you just came
out to watch. We won't leave you out there to die, but we don't want to
spend all day fixing your junk either. And finally,
whether or not you read this disclaimer or sign any waivers or releases of
liability, if you ride with the New Mexico 4-Wheelers, and you or your vehicle
gets hurt (scratched, dented, bent, broken, or burned to the ground), don't blame
us. Driving your vehicle (both on- and off-road) is dangerous,
that's why you buy insurance. If you don't want anything "bad" to happen to your
vehicle, leave it in your garage. While on the trail, if you don't feel
comfortable doing a particular obstacle, don't do it! Take the by-pass or
turn around and go home. If someone else is "spotting" you on an obstacle
and something bad happens, it's still your fault.
In summary, you are completely
responsible for yourself, your passengers, your vehicle, and the safety of all
three!
| Date(s): |
Event: |
Location/Meet At:
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For More Info, Contact:
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| Feb 24 - 27 |
SWFWDA Winter Quarterly (aka, The Chile
Challenge) |
See Note 4 |
Jim Meehan |
| Mar 6 |
Trail Ride to Riley, NM (SW of Belen) |
See Note 5 |
Jeff Boggs |
| Mar 11 |
Club Meeting at the Church |
See Note 1 |
Frank Whiston |
| Apr 8 |
Club Meeting at the Church |
See Note 1 |
Frank Whiston |
| May 8 |
"Go Topless Day" Run |
See Note 6 |
Frank Whiston |
| May 28 - 31 |
Memorial Day Weekend Campout to Magdalena |
See Note 7 |
Frank Whiston |
| Jul 21 - 24 |
SWFWDA Summer Quarterly--Creede, CO |
See Note 8 |
Frank Whiston |
Click here for additional
upcoming events, located on the
Member's Only Page
Please see Note 3 Below!
Click here for a list of past events Notes:
Club Meeting
at the Church: During the "winter" months (October thru April), Club
Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month (except for
December) at 7:00 p.m., at the Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church at
Academy and Moon, which is east of Wyoming.
Club Meeting
at Member's House: During the "summer" months (May through September),
as well as the Christmas Party (December), Club Meetings are held at one
of our member's houses usually on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 5 pm
(check the schedule above for the actual date). It's a
potluck affair, so bring a dish to share. Also bring your lawn chair and
eating utensils. Maps and directions will be posted on the
Member's Only Page approximately 2
weeks prior to the meeting. Guests interested in attending, please
contact the webmaster for directions.
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Special Event: Additional
information on "Special Events" is available on the
Member's Only Page. However, that
doesn't mean that guests aren't welcome to participate in these events! If
you don't have access to the Member's Only Page, and want more information,
please e-mail the webmaster.
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SWFWDA Winter Quarterly 2010--Las Cruces, NM (a.k.a., The Chile Challenge):
The Las Cruces Four Wheel Drive Club has hosted the Chile Challenge for the
last 19 years and this is our 20th year. The event this year
starts on Wednesday February 24th and runs through to Saturday the
27th at the Southern New Mexico Fair Grounds in Las Cruces, New
Mexico. Registration for the 2010 Chile Challenge opens December 1, 2009.
You can obtain registrations and trail information on the Chile Challenge web
site
http://www.chilechallenge.org/. Checkout the new Trail Shots section, we
have put together a slide show for each trail, just click the trail’s picture
to start the show. If your interest is peeked, but you still need more
information on the 2010 Chile Challenge, you can email me at
2010ChileChallenge@comcast.net. Jim Meehan, Las Cruces Four Wheel
Drive Club, 2010 Chile Challenge Chairman.
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Trail Ride to Riley, NM (SW of Belen):
We will LEAVE from the Belen
Wal-Mart at 8:00 am (gas and good place to leave tow vehicles). Wal-Mart is
off the first exit to Belen coming south from Albuquerque (Exit 195). We will
travel south on I-25 to the Benardo exit, 10-15 miles, and exit there. West
on dirt road to the town of Riley. We will leave the main road near there and
be in 4- low for a loop up into the Bear Mts., eventually returning to the
town of Riley. We can visit the ruins of this old mining town. Then, we will
return the same road back to Benardo and I-25. This run can be done with a
stock, high clearance, 4x4 vehicle, but front and rear recovery points are
required. If time permits, there are exploratory side trips that could offer
challenging ledges for attempting or watching. Parts of this loop can be
muddy, if we have a recent rain or snow. This is an all day trip, so show up
on time, bring lunch and we will plan to get back to I-25 by 5:00 or 6:00 pm,
sooner if possible. Please RSVP to Jeff Boggs at
j-pboggs@q.com if you plan to attend. (NOTE: Date changed from
original schedule of Sunday, 7 Mar. This ride is now rescheduled for
Saturday, 6 Mar)
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"Go Topless Day" Run: The New Mexico 4-Wheelers will join All
Things Jeep and off-road clubs across the nation for Go Topless Day 2010.
Details will be provided at a later date, but at a minimum, there will be a
trail ride where participants will be encouraged to remove their (Jeep) tops
and enjoy the outdoors. For more information on the Go Topless Day
Program, visit
http://www.allthingsjeep.com/go-topless-day.html.
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Memorial Day Weekend Campout to Magdalena:
We will be staying at Montosa RV Park & Campground (http://www.montosarvpark.com/).
Plan to arrive Thursday evening 5/27/10 and will stay through Monday 5/31/10.
Trips will be on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Some may be exploratory.
Trips may explore the Datil, Bear, San Mateo, and Magdalena Mountain ranges.
The Montosa RV Park & Campground features 20+ full RV hook-ups, several
partial hook-ups, unlimited tent camping, outdoor covered kitchen & dining
area with seating for up to 300 guests, cabins available for rent, Tabernacle
(or barn) with seating for 300+ guests, and laundry facilities. Other
Accommodations in the town of Magdalena:
SWFWDA Summer Quarterly 2010--Creede, CO: The NM4W will be
hosting the 2010 SWFWDA Summer Quarterly in Creede, CO. Click
HERE for more information.
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