United StatesTexasBell CountyTrimmier Creek31°1’7” N 97°39’7” W January 24 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
First ever out of propane, so filled up as we headed out of Killeen.
January 24 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
Fueled up and tucked in at Honey Badger. Always easy stop in a small clean campground in Fort Stockton.
Tonight called for an Old Fashioned , very tasty mix.
United StatesNew MexicoDoña Ana CountyFairacres32°17’35” N 106°51’29” W
January 25 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F
Arrived into LC, sunshine, cool, clear skies.
Setup at KOA pull in site overlooking the city, with gorgeous views.
Off to see Merrill’s shortly.
Pictures are our view out front of coach window,Read more
United StatesNew MexicoDoña Ana CountyModoc (historical)Fillmore Canyon32°20’9” N 106°35’50” W January 26 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 46 °F
Today the Hoopers and Merrills headed to Desert Peaks Ntl Monument of the Organ Mtns. Hiking the Filmore trail supposedly by remnants of the Modoc mine and a waterfall. We found neither. Still aRead more
United StatesNew MexicoAlamogordo32°47’46” N 106°14’17” W
January 27 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 50 °F
Merrills and Hoopers out exploring again. We’ve all been to this park but it’s worth repeating time and again. The gypsum sand dunes cover 275 square miles of the Chihuahuan Desert, North of LasRead more
United StatesNew MexicoDoña Ana CountyPicachoPicacho Mountain32°19’30” N 106°53’13” W January 28 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
Hiked out from Merrill’s to their backyard view of Peak. Nice easy morning hike.
Then watched the Chiefs secure their Super Bowl spot over the Ravens.
Hotdog supper.
Thought our Super Bowl rivalRead more
United StatesNew MexicoSierra CountyTruth or ConsequencesRiverbend Hot Springs.33°7’40” N 107°15’3” W January 29 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
We rolled in here yesterday, FHU RV sites just across the street from Riverbend Hot Springs right on the Rio Grande River. RV site includes use of hot springs. This place is decorated with lots ofRead more
Traveler Would that the Rio Grande water could be allowed to come down here to Las Cruces. Water ownership and management are major deal in New Mexico and across the southwest.
Traveler I read today more than 1/2 of El Paso water comes from Rio Grande Elephant Butte Lake
United StatesNew MexicoSierra CountyElephant ButteRio Grande33°9’4” N 107°12’18” W
January 31 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
Hike along Paseo del Rio along the Rio Grande. This is area of old CCC built Fish Hatchery. Today like all the CCC work around Elephant Butte Lake, in shambles, neglect and disrepair. NM has some ofRead more
Traveler While there are so many poor and in need people on and off reservations, I understand NM state government spending funds to help. Yet there’s so much revenue from oil and gas industry and state income taxes, it makes you wonder where it all goes . Clearly not toward BLM,SP, CCC maintenance. Hope you enjoyed the hot springs.
United StatesNew MexicoSierra CountyTruth or ConsequencesHS 107 Water Well33°7’18” N 107°15’53” W February 1 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
Very relaxing few days here enjoying hikes, springs, and an interesting town. So much unique art in murals, fences, mailboxes, landscaping.
Today’s walk took us to the VA campus and a veryRead more
United StatesNew MexicoSierra CountyDerryDerry Warm Spring32°47’37” N 107°16’27” W
February 2 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 46 °F
Windy then raining then sleet, but we made it into Tucson without incident and good time.
Then everyone had a short nap.
Happy to see Tom and Linda, little visit , drink and dinner. Thanks y’all.
