The Iconic Roadrunner One of the most well-known birds in North America, the road runner was an iconic symbol to humans long before the animated antics of Looney Tunes brought them into mainstream popularity. The roadrunner was designated the official state bird of New Mexico in 1949. Also called the chaparral bird, the roadrunner (Geococcyx […]
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While I was living in the White Mountains of Arizona, I had an opportunity to build a seven-circuit “Cretan” labyrinth, named after those found in ancient Greece on a friends property. The location was decided on the south side and down a short incline from her home. There were plenty of short old logs laying
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Words and photos by Garrett VeneKlasen, New Mexico Wild Northern Conservation Director I was climbing up a long and steep hill in the Valles Caldera backcountry when I stumbled upon this beautiful elk antler. Tired and thirsty from the long climb, I sat down to gaze upon the antler. Towering Douglas fir trees outlined the
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Women can be just as wild and wooly as men. The ladies of the “Wild West” in this post were notorious female gamblers. Fierce and strong as any man, but in a different way. In this time period women had to use their charms and wits instead of the brawn a man usually displays. Gunsmoke’s
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Written by Katarina Betterton Only a handful of settings exist in the world where you can be in two places at once. Even fewer exist that allow you to stand in four different states! In the southwest of the United States, however, you can stand in four separate states at once. It’s called the Four
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Written by Julie Diebolt Price With picture-perfect sunny skies and brilliant fall foliage, my fall visit to Golden, Colorado, was praiseworthy. As I drove into town, I couldn’t wait to start exploring. Historic Golden, Colorado Snuggled up against the foothills of the Colorado Rockies, historic and scenic Golden is a destination for the record books. Parks
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Local Ski Spots in New Mexico Did you know there are four ski areas in northern New Mexico? Along a 86-mile scenic roadway that meanders through the beautiful Southern Rocky Mountains, there are 3 charming small towns and villages where you can ski to your hearts content. All though, Sipapu Ski area isn’t along the
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