Category Archives: New Mexico

Madrid, NM 3_28_24

A visit to an old coal town that’s now an art mecca.

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The road to Waldo Canyon 3_6_24

Located South of Santa Fe, Waldo Canyon is close to the small town of Cerrillos. Like its larger neighbor Madrid, Cerrillos was originally a bustling mining town and home to the world famous Cerrillos turquoise. That, along with lead and … Continue reading →

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Grasshopper Canyon Hike 2_25_24

A nice hike with friends in Grasshopper Canyon along Deer Creek near Cañoncito, NM.

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Cranes and Snow Geese 1_19_24

We drove down South to the Ladd S. Gorden Waterfowl Complex in Bernardo, NM to see the sandhill cranes and snow geese wintering there. A lot of birds, maybe due to the cold up North. The geese made a couple … Continue reading →

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Paseo del Bosque Trail 10_8_23

Our semi-annual bike ride along the Rio Grande. Still lots of color along the trail and the weather was perfect despite a forecast of high winds.

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Galisteo Fall colors 10_28_23

A visit to the little village of Galisteo, just south of our home. Most of the Fall color is now to the South of us.

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Panchela Creek 10_17_23

Even more Fall colors!!!

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El Ranchos de Las Golondrinas 10_8_23

We went to the 51st Fall Harvest Festival at Las Golondrinas; a living history museum of the Spanish colonial settlers of New Mexico. Cottonwoods would normally be turning orange but it was still too warm. We had fun exploring all … Continue reading →

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Villanueva State Park 9_20_23

We finally revisited this wonderful park along the Pecos River, NM.

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Holy Ghost Creek 9_1_23

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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