Originally, the Denver and Rio Grande Western narrow gauge railroad was built in 1880 to service the mines and timber in Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado. The Cumbres and Toltec is one of the biggest tourist attractions in New Mexico. At 10,022 ft., Cumbres Pass is the highest narrow gauge rail line in North America and the Toltec Canyon is another highlight of the route.
On trip to Colorado, we were lucky to reach the Pass when two locomotives were passing by. Lots of train fans out to watch. For more info, visit https://cumbrestoltec.com .
During this latest crisis, I think we need to remember to be better persons, not take pleasure in other’s misfortunes and hope for a full and speedy recov… awww… who am I kidding.
While there is a little voice in the back of my head saying, “careful what you wish for” (thanks Mom)… I’m experiencing a post-Christmas Ghosts giddiness that even the “Trump’s secret plan to steal the election” speculation doesn’t harsh. I don’t think I’m alone in that.
My 2 cents is that the news cycle for at least the next week, will be laser focused on reporting all the new cases attributed to President Zero, along with what the White House knew and when. The contact tracing alone will probably reveal some pretty interesting connections.
Not a good vibe for a campaign that wanted to divert attention away from its massive (and now viral) incompetence. The greatest blessing will be the merciful silence and empty rallies. The sad truth is this headline is only a spark in the explosion of cases going on across America.
Will this serve as some miracle 180 where our leadership will emerge with empathy and a steely resolve to do whatever it takes to turn the tide of infections? It’s more likely to see an aerial formation of potbellies than any metamorphosis of someone so oily and so malevolent.
The most important point still is and has always been… to GET OUT AND VOTE! And wash your hands, stay 6ft. apart and wear that mask while you are out celebrating this weekend.
So how are we all feeling this morning. Fresh and dewy eyed with abundant optimism? Or exhausted from a heaping pile of PTSD after an evening of abuse? Trump’s debate tactic was supposed to be a strategy of “coming out swinging”, but instead was a display of barking mad dementia. Biden will take away our cows? Forest countries? Stand back and stand by? The Logan Act? So much cray packed into a 90 minute zee.
Debates don’t really change minds. Polls change very little after them. It isn’t important who “won” this debacle. The next ones won’t go any better (although I do like the suggestion that anyone who speaks out of turn… has his voice digitally raised several octaves).
Negativism tends to instill apathy and even fear. Who wants to vote if its gonna be a war zone? There is also the silly “both sides do it” refrain that should now be laid to rest. Trump has lost his mind and the support of most American voters. Now he has to go all terror, all the time and turn off voters.
He will fail. The sham he has built is crumbling. And the final stake through it will be our vote. Make sure you are registered and vote early if possible. Make sure you fill out your ballot fully and properly. Make sure everyone you know is doing the same.
Use vote.org to check your polling place if you intend to vote in person, use iwillvote.com to find your registration status and early voting info or check out votingworks.us if you don’t think your vote counts.
Remember it’s the little things in life that can lead to a full and happy mental recovery.
