Jour 1
Leaving home base
24 janvier, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
First ever out of propane, so filled up as we headed out of Killeen.
24 janvier, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
First ever out of propane, so filled up as we headed out of Killeen.
24 janvier, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 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.
États UnisNew MexicoDoña Ana CountyFairacres32°17’35” N 106°51’29” W
25 janvier, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 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,En savoir plus
États UnisNew MexicoDoña Ana CountyModoc (historical)Fillmore Canyon32°20’9” N 106°35’50” W 26 janvier, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 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 aEn savoir plus
États UnisNew MexicoCity of Alamogordo32°47’46” N 106°14’17” W
27 janvier, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 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 LasEn savoir plus
États UnisNew MexicoDoña Ana CountyPicachoPicacho Mountain32°19’30” N 106°53’13” W 28 janvier, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 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 rivalEn savoir plus
29 janvier, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 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 ofEn savoir plus
Voyageur 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.
Voyageur I read today more than 1/2 of El Paso water comes from Rio Grande Elephant Butte Lake
Voyageur Perhaps bypassing NM, all about who pays for what water. As we discussed, overlooked critical national issue.
États UnisNew MexicoSierra CountyElephant ButteRio Grande33°9’4” N 107°12’18” W
31 janvier, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 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 ofEn savoir plus
Voyageur 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.
1 février, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 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 veryEn savoir plus
États UnisNew MexicoSierra CountyDerryDerry Warm Spring32°47’37” N 107°16’27” W
2 février, États Unis ⋅ 🌬 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.
