Osprey, Indian Paintbrush, Eastern Fence Lizards, Colorado Hairstreak Butterfly, Big Sagebrush, Spring Star Cactus, Gambit Oak Leaf, Mule Deer, and Turkey is what you will find in Heron Lake State Park in northern New Mexico, about 12 miles south of Chama. Furthermore, El Vado Lake State Park is right next door (10 miles away) to […]
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I have ridden a bicycle since I was 3 years old and I never tire of riding into new and old areas. Just the wind on my face clears out the cobwebs in my brain and makes me feel more alive. Enjoy these five fabulous biking trails in the southwest. I know there are more,
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According to National Audubon Society, the Mexican Spotted Owl is the rarest owl in the United States. Though its range stretches from Mexico north through Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado, the bird is highly localized within that territory. It favors cool, shaded canyons tucked among the hot, dry slopes of desert mountains. The owl
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Legacy of the San Xavier Mission and Christmas Cards Traditions have a way of sticking with us without our total awareness. The legacy of the San Xavier Mission and Christmas has been my tradition is grounding me. The tradition of keeping my Christmas cards hanging on the door for weeks after the holidays are
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There is an artesian hot springs corridor that follows the Sangre de Cristo mountain range in the San Luis Valley in Southern Colorado. Along this corridor are four unique mineral springs establishments that also offer lodging or camping. These resorts are open year round for the tourist passing through or for the locals needing a
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If anything tells us about the originality and character of the southwest, it is the Bolo Tie. According to the Heard Museum in Phoenix, Arizona, The bolo tie’s road to becoming Arizona’s official neckwear took place over several years. KOOL Channel 10’s anchor Bill Close and five other bolo tie enthusiasts met in 1966 at
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An Event to Put on Your Bucket List! That ‘s me waving. I was pretty sleepy! Flying over the Rio Grande River near ABQ One of the things on my bucket list was to ride in a hot air balloon. And I was finally able to do that a few years ago. You have to
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