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12-17-2006, 02:24 PM
International Heritage Center (ECRIHC) to Benefit from Merit Badge Project
By Claudia Gallardo - ECRIHC Publicist
© 2006 NM State Monuments - Reprint Permission Granted
Albuquerque - The ECRIHC is making arrangements with Boy Scout Troop 85 based in Albuquerque to finish marking a recreation trail that was recently laid out by BLM on September 30th during Public Lands Day. The Scouts are working on requirements for their Historical Trails patch and need to complete a two-day project, including a two-night stay onsite. The Center will be collaborating with Mike Bilbo from Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Mike Bilbo is the Outdoor Recreation Planner/ NM Leave No Trace & Treadlightly Coordinator out of the Socorro Field Office. A preliminary meeting on December 21st will be held with the Troop committee member Ted Cooley and Troop 85 representatives to plan for the project to commence in late April 2007.
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Troop 85 has 53 years of distinguished history in scouting
The trail is 4 miles, one way. Originally the trail was meant to link the Center to Fort Craig. Since this trail would have disturbed both artifacts close to Fort Craig and the habitat of the Southwestern Flycatcher, the trail was modified and now leads from County Road 1598 eastward to an overlook of the Bosque. The trail allows for walking, biking, or horseback riding.
Troop 85 was organized on the West part of Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque during the late 1940s. It celebrated its 50th anniversary about four years ago. In that time it has awarded some 53 Eagle Scout badges, the highest award in scouting. Over the years some of the non-military children attending school near the base have been part of the troop. The troop is the only remaining military based troop in the entire Great Southwest Council of Boy Scouts.
This will be the fourth Historical Trails project undertaken by Troop 85. Previous projects have included work at the village of Hillsboro, the ghost town of Chloride, and at ECRIHC. Members of this troop have had a high percentage of military service, with significant number accepting commissions as officers in various branches of the armed services, one of which is on the list to be promoted to the rank of Colonel within the year. One of the enlisted personnel currently stationed at Kirtland is an Eagle Scout from this troop. Troop 85 is proud of its history of service to the youth of the base and the community and is proud of the high numbers who have chosen to be of service to their country.
By Claudia Gallardo - ECRIHC Publicist
© 2006 NM State Monuments - Reprint Permission Granted
Albuquerque - The ECRIHC is making arrangements with Boy Scout Troop 85 based in Albuquerque to finish marking a recreation trail that was recently laid out by BLM on September 30th during Public Lands Day. The Scouts are working on requirements for their Historical Trails patch and need to complete a two-day project, including a two-night stay onsite. The Center will be collaborating with Mike Bilbo from Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Mike Bilbo is the Outdoor Recreation Planner/ NM Leave No Trace & Treadlightly Coordinator out of the Socorro Field Office. A preliminary meeting on December 21st will be held with the Troop committee member Ted Cooley and Troop 85 representatives to plan for the project to commence in late April 2007.
http://sonewmex.com/images/troop85_lg.jpg
Troop 85 has 53 years of distinguished history in scouting
The trail is 4 miles, one way. Originally the trail was meant to link the Center to Fort Craig. Since this trail would have disturbed both artifacts close to Fort Craig and the habitat of the Southwestern Flycatcher, the trail was modified and now leads from County Road 1598 eastward to an overlook of the Bosque. The trail allows for walking, biking, or horseback riding.
Troop 85 was organized on the West part of Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque during the late 1940s. It celebrated its 50th anniversary about four years ago. In that time it has awarded some 53 Eagle Scout badges, the highest award in scouting. Over the years some of the non-military children attending school near the base have been part of the troop. The troop is the only remaining military based troop in the entire Great Southwest Council of Boy Scouts.
This will be the fourth Historical Trails project undertaken by Troop 85. Previous projects have included work at the village of Hillsboro, the ghost town of Chloride, and at ECRIHC. Members of this troop have had a high percentage of military service, with significant number accepting commissions as officers in various branches of the armed services, one of which is on the list to be promoted to the rank of Colonel within the year. One of the enlisted personnel currently stationed at Kirtland is an Eagle Scout from this troop. Troop 85 is proud of its history of service to the youth of the base and the community and is proud of the high numbers who have chosen to be of service to their country.