Forente staterTexasBell CountyTrimmier Creek31°1’7” N 97°39’7” W 24. januar, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
First ever out of propane, so filled up as we headed out of Killeen.
24. januar, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 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.
Forente staterNew MexicoDoña Ana CountyFairacres32°17’35” N 106°51’29” W
25. januar, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 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,Les mer
Forente staterNew MexicoDoña Ana CountyModoc (historical)Fillmore Canyon32°20’9” N 106°35’50” W 26. januar, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 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 aLes mer
Forente staterNew MexicoCity of Alamogordo32°47’46” N 106°14’17” W
27. januar, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 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 LasLes mer
Forente staterNew MexicoDoña Ana CountyPicachoPicacho Mountain32°19’30” N 106°53’13” W 28. januar, Forente stater ⋅ ⛅ 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 rivalLes mer
29. januar, Forente stater ⋅ ⛅ 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 ofLes mer
Reisende 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.
Reisende I read today more than 1/2 of El Paso water comes from Rio Grande Elephant Butte Lake
Reisende Perhaps bypassing NM, all about who pays for what water. As we discussed, overlooked critical national issue.
Forente staterNew MexicoSierra CountyElephant ButteRio Grande33°9’4” N 107°12’18” W
31. januar, Forente stater ⋅ ⛅ 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 ofLes mer
Reisende 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.
Forente staterNew MexicoSierra CountyTruth or ConsequencesHS 107 Water Well33°7’18” N 107°15’53” W 1. februar, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 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 veryLes mer
Forente staterNew MexicoSierra CountyDerryDerry Warm Spring32°47’37” N 107°16’27” W
2. februar, Forente stater ⋅ 🌬 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.
