Category Archives: New Mexico

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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Grand opening of the Legal Tender 8_12_23

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Jabo

We had our wedding rehearsal dinner here back in 1986. Since then, the Legal Tender Restaurant and Saloon has had a variety of owners. Now, Allen Affeldt and Murphy O’Brien have re-opened it and my buddy Mike Gintert is running … Continue reading →

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Trip to the Pecos 4_18_23

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Jabo

I traveled up to the Pecos River to see how it was running after this year’s ample snowfall. It was fast and high but not flooding like other rivers in Northern New Mexico have been. Along the way, I stopped … 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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Past and present photos.

Posted on January 7, 2023 by Jabo

Some final shots from 2022 and one for the new year.

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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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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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Critter cornucopia in September

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Jabo

A thirsty bobcat came by for a drink at the bird bath, piñon jays are fighting over sunflower seeds, a finch enjoyed the sprinklers and a badger (sighted by our neighbor) has been excavating our driveway.

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