Supporting Sandia Ranger District Since 1997



If you are a hiker, mountain biker, cross-country skier, trail runner, or you just enjoy being in the Sandias, you know that our mountain is one of nature’s special gifts. Have you ever wondered what you could do to help protect them? Do you want to learn more about the animals and plants you find there? Do you like to meet people who share your concern for the Sandia and Manzanita Mountains?
Welcome! Please explore our website to learn more about the goals and many activities of the Friends of the Sandia Mountains (FOSM). Be sure to visit our Projects page to look for volunteer opportunities that match your interests and abilities.
Notices and Highlights
- 19th Sandia Snowshoe Classic a huge success (see below.)
- It’s time to renew membership dues.
- Check out our many volunteer opportunities.
- Become the leader of our paint crew.
- Check out our awards and other recognition.
- Read about our history, strategic plan, and board of directors.

KOB-TV Features Successful 19th Sandia Snowshoe Classic
January 21, 2023
FOSM is proud to have sponsored this event once again. The day started cold, but the weather and snow conditions were perfect by the time the event began. Details are available here.
Albuquerque Journal features work of FOSM Trail Construction Crew
January 5, 2023
Today’s edition of the Albuquerque Journal features the work of FOSM’s Trail Building Crew in an excellent article that starts on the front page above the fold.
Click on the image above to access the article online.
If the link leads to a paywall, you can view a pdf version of the article here.
Volunteer Opportunity – Paint Crew Leader
Thanks, Anne Hickman, for your years of faithful service as leader of the paint crew. Anne has stepped down due to other commitments. Please use the form here if you would be interested in assuming this leadership position.
Welcome, New FOSM Members!
Stephanie Dakan-Trevino – January 27, 2023
Tracy Dallas – January 23, 2023
Ken Wilson – January 22, 2023
John Braly – January 16, 2023
Patricia Garcia – January 16, 2023
Karl & Wendy Gustafson – January 15, 2023
Ray Iturralde – January 13, 2023
Shannon Braune – January 13, 2023
Alexandra Gover – January 13, 2023
Karen and Don Winget – January 11, 2023
Jackie Hertel – January 10, 2023
Leslie Nipps – January 9, 2023
Bryan Struve – January 9, 2023
Nancy Gloman – January 8, 2023
Mary Hooper – January 6, 2023
Bill Perkins – December 31, 2022
Karen Greif – December 12, 2022
Steve Pettit – December 3, 2022
Melissa Hatch – October 27, 2022
Scott Sunde – October 11, 2022
Tayo Basquiat – October 2, 2022
Natalia Tritica – September 29, 2022
William Kearns – September 2, 2022
Carl and Karen Carlson – August 29, 2022
David Galbraith – August 18, 2022
Rowan Vance – August 8, 2022
Cynthia Bresloff – August 7, 2022
Rick & Kathy Brown – July 22, 2022
Lisa Tannenbaum – July 17, 2022
Margo Bouchard – July 17, 2022
John Mitchiner – July 7, 2022
John Cooper – July 2, 2022
Lisa Bryant – July 1, 2022
