George Duffy
February 16, 1937 – July 8, 2010

Dear Friends,

The New Mexico Wilderness Alliance is deeply saddened by the death of our dear friend, mentor and wilderness volunteer, retired Forest Service wilderness ranger, George Duffy. In addition to his duties as a ranger,  George helped write the Wilderness Ranger Field Guide in 1993. He was appointed by the Chief of the Forest Service to the National Wilderness Field Advisory Group. He was a member of the National Mountain Rescue Association.  George spent his life in the wilds of our country. He was an avid climber, backpacker and a man that enjoyed spending his nights sleeping under the stars. Several years ago he came to the Wilderness Alliance office and helped us in so many ways. It began with his passion for wilderness and his love of his life partner Linda. He spent many hours helping us commenting on proposals and meeting with agency personal and developing strategies to combat anything that would undermine wilderness in our state.

We will remember George always as a man of great personal strength, integrity and passion for the wild lands and wildlife we all care so much about.

In lieu of a memorial service, George requested that those wishing to express remembrance of him do so by donating to the George Duffy Wilderness Protection Endowment Fund, at:

The New Mexico Wilderness Alliance – George Duffy Wilderness Protection Endowment Fund
P.O. Box 25464, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87125.

To make an online donation in George’s honor, please go to our donations page and include “George Duffy Wilderness Protection Endowment Fund” in the “Additional Information/Comments” box at the bottom of the page.