Conservation Corps New Mexico

06/06/2026

Working hard or hardly working? 👀

Just kidding! Our members are hard at work on the Sierra Vista Trail, helping connect the Organ Mountains in Las Cruces to the Franklin Mountains in El Paso. 💪

Happy ! We hope you find some time to get outside and enjoy your favorite trail today. 🥾🌲

Conservation Legacy American Hiking Society

06/04/2026

Check out one of our CCNM crews at the Serve New Mexico Summit a few weeks ago. Members spent time reflecting on their service, building communication skills, and learning how to make the most of their AmeriCorps benefits.

A little learning, a little networking, and apparently a pretty great photobooth, too. 😎

Conservation Legacy

05/13/2026

Conservation Corps New Mexico is recruiting for an Outreach & Communications VISTA Individual Placement position! This role is perfect for someone passionate about social media, photography/video, community engagement, and sharing the stories behind conservation work across New Mexico.

As the Communication & Outreach VISTA, you’ll:

• Create content for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and more
• Visit crews in the field to capture photos and video
• Represent CCNM at career fairs and community events
• Design outreach materials and brochures

✨ Great fit for recent grads or students pursuing communications, media, marketing, journalism, or related fields.
👉 https://ow.ly/PJ7Y50YZ5G9

Stewards Individual Placements, Conservation Legacy

05/10/2026

Here’s to all the moms out there, especially our CCNM moms SamJean and Genevieve 💚

Thank you for the love, strength, patience, and care you bring to your families, your communities, and the world around you. Today we’re celebrating motherhood in every form, along with the beautiful places that bring us together.

Give a mom a hug and hit the trails 🌄 Happy Mother’s Day from CCNM!

05/08/2026

Join our team!

CCNM is hiring an Administrative Specialist in Las Cruces, NM to support the work that makes conservation possible. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys organization, teamwork, and being part of a mission-driven organization. Apply by May 15, 2026!

Apply today and help support conservation efforts across New Mexico.
https://ow.ly/nz0o50YViG1


Conservation Legacy

05/06/2026

Ready to spend your summer outside?

Conservation Corps New Mexico is hiring for Summer Field Crews! Must love living outside. Think camping, long days on the land, and hands-on conservation work alongside a tight-knit crew.

⛺ 8 days on, 6 days off
📅 Crew Members: June 22 – August 21
📅 Crew Leaders: June 15 – August 21

Check out the full position details and apply here: https://ow.ly/Ig4H50YVilc

Conservation Legacy

04/24/2026

Tucked into the Gila National Forest, the Catwalk National Recreation Trail offers a one-of-a-kind walk through a narrow, history-rich canyon.

In this video, CCNM project partner Nathan Marquard of the U.S. Forest Service shares how the trail’s historic catwalks were damaged and restored, with CCNM crews playing a hands-on role in bringing this iconic route back to life.

You’ll also spot CCNM Individual Placement member Makenzie Hawkins supporting recreation site maintenance across the Glenwood District, helping keep these spaces safe, accessible, and welcoming for all.

Grateful for our partnership with the Gila National Forest and the shared commitment to caring for public lands.

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4YmKw1fCes

Gila National Forest

9 likes. "Trails of Enchantment - Catwalk National Recreation Trail Gila, Glenwood, New Mexico"

04/17/2026

Join CCNM as an Outfitter & Guide Individual Placement with the Santa Fe National Forest. Support recreation and special uses by tracking permits, updating databases, creating maps with GIS tools, and helping with reports and presentations. You’ll also get into the field for surveys, monitoring, and spot checks to help keep permitted activities running smoothly.

Expect a mix of office and outdoor work—hiking rugged terrain, working in all kinds of weather, and building hands-on skills along the way. No experience needed, just a willingness to learn and get your boots dirty!

Apply now: https://ow.ly/pylO50YLjH8

03/24/2026

🌵 Now Recruiting: Education Specialists in Southern New Mexico!

Conservation Corps New Mexico (CCNM), in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District Office and Public Lands Interpretive Association, is looking for 5 passionate Education Specialists to join a unique, two-phase public lands stewardship experience.

Phase 1: Support public lands through environmental education, community outreach, habitat restoration, and trail + recreation site maintenance. Help protect desert and riparian ecosystems while improving access for all.

Phase 2: Serve with local 7th and 8th graders, leading classroom lessons and field trips that connect students to hiking and learning on public lands.

If you’re excited about conservation, education, and making a real impact, this is your chance.
Apply now 👉 https://ow.ly/ReSP50Yxycl

03/06/2026

Today we’re spotlighting our Individual Placement Program Director, Joy Hernandez, and who better to share about her leadership than IP Coordinator SamJean Simmons!

“Over the past 4 years [Joy] has taken this position in leadership and redefined what is possible with this program. Joy’s leadership style anchors itself in authenticity, empathy, and accountability. She truly leads by example in everything she does for the program.

Not only does she set a high standard but also gives her staff the support and guidance to uphold that standard. Joy believes in the power of relationship building and the work you must put into creating trust.

Truly the VIP of the IP team!"

Thank you, Joy, for the incredible example you give us of passion and care for your role!