Dear Friend:

We would like to invite you to join a new group whose mission is to support the Valles Caldera National Preserve for present and future generations through outreach, education, restoration, and collaboration. We hope to see an important part of our western legacy maintained, while at the same time preserving the natural wonders of one of the world's largest calderas (extinct volcanic basins) with its unspoiled vistas, lush forests, meandering meadow streams, and the sights and sounds of abundant wildlife.

As you may know, the Valles Caldera Trust has until 2015 to become economically self-sufficient. That is quite a task, given the many other goals of the Valles Caldera Preservation Act, including preservation of ecological integrity, operating as a working ranch, and providing for public access. Los Amigos de Valles Caldera hopes to help the Trust by accomplishing educational, interpretive, conservation, research, planning, and improvement projects and programs for the benefit of the Preserve, and by assisting the Trust in stimulating interest in these programs. Los Amigos will provide volunteers for restoration project, outreach purposes, and public events.

We hope you will consider joining us in our mission today.

Sincerely,
Doug Fraser, Chair
Los Amigos de Valles Caldera