Category Archives: Expeditions

Holy Ghost Creek 9_1_23

Posted on September 4, 2023 by Jabo

Took a bumpy drive up to Holy Ghost campground to have lunch and relax at our favorite area, Holy Ghost Creek. Nice weather, a fine lunch and even a visit by a small bat looking for its lunch. Also made … Continue reading →

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Big Tesuque Creek 7_6_23

Posted on July 8, 2023 by Jabo

Our first visit to our favorite water spot. The woods were nice and cool and the water was flowing nicely. A nice respite from the hot temperatures in the valley below. And a nice video of the rushing creek to … Continue reading →

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Salinas Pueblo Missions 4_17_23

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Jabo

Because the winds were forecast to blow upwards of 60 mph on my birthday, we decided to visit a new place earlier in the week. The missions at the pueblos of Quarai and Abó (near Manzano, NM) were built in … Continue reading →

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Easter 4_9_23

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Jabo

Started off the day with a wonderful hike along the Santa Fe Rail Trail, then welcomed the first flock of Cedar Waxwings (you can see the small drop of red on their wings in one photo), watched the clouds roll … Continue reading →

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Bosque del Apache NWR

Posted on December 30, 2022 by Jabo

Another year and another cold morning watching the sandhill cranes, snow and canadian geese and other assorted birds.

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Lamy Day of the Dead

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Jabo

Photos of the Lamy Day of the Dead celebration on 10/30. Posted Nov. 22… Mike’s BDay!

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Fall colors along the Albuquerque Bosque 11_1_22

Posted on November 4, 2022 by Jabo

We spent Dia de los Muertos riding our bikes on the Paseo del Bosque bike trail in Albuquerque. The cottonwoods are now changing over to bright yellow and orange and it makes for a scenic bike ride.

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Anniversary hike 10_10_22

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Jabo

To celebrate our anniversary, we tried going up to our favorite Fall color viewing spot in the Ski Basin. Sadly, a paving project turned the road into a parking lot. So we changed plans and visited the Santa Fe Canyon … Continue reading →

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Star gazing 9_24_22

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Jabo

We participated in an astro-photography workshop given by photographer Stan Ford at the Forked Lightning Ranch house in the Pecos National Historical Park. Lots of tips to help me take better pictures of the stars and lots of fun to … Continue reading →

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Taos and Arroyo Seco 9_22

Posted on September 19, 2022 by Jabo

Drove up the High Road to Taos, hiked the Santa Barbara River, and visited Taos and nearby Arroyo Seco.

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