Category: New Mexico
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Canoncito Trail/Arroyo Seco, NM
Tuesday, August 30, 2022 A lady in one of the shops had recommended the Canoncito Trail just outside Arroyo Seco. It’s a bit strange because it goes across private property, and you have to pay $10/person. That’s unusual, but I understand the problem. For one thing, there is very limited parking. People will also leave…
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The Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway
August 29, 2022 42 deg at 6:00, high 79 Listed as one of the top things to do in Taos is to drive The Enchanted Circle. It is a 2.5 hour drive if you don’t stop, or an all-day trip if you take your time and enjoy the sites, which is what we did. Heading…
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Mabel Dodge Luhan House
On our list of things to do in Taos was the Mabel Dodge Luhan House, knowing nothing of its history. From Wikipedia: “The Mabel Dodge Luhan House, also known as the Big House, is a historic house at 240 Morada Lane in Taos, New Mexico, United States. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in…
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The High Road To Taos
Saturday, August 27, 2022 Our Airstream neighbors in Santa Fe gave us some good recommendations, one being to take the high road to Taos. It is a very pretty drive, and there are several Spanish chapels worth seeing. We also wanted to visit the Nambe Trading Post in Nambe Pueblo, NM along the way. Carla had…
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Alcove House, Bandelier National Monument
Friday, August 26, 2022 56 degrees at 6:20, high of 76 It’s about a mile out and back to Alcove House from the Visitor’s Center. We were lucky to be able to see it, as it is now limited or may even be closed due to wear and tear of the site. This seems to…
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Hike Falls Trail Bandelier NM/Valles De Caldera National Preserve
Thursday, August 25, 2022 50 degrees at 6:00, high 75? We hiked 1.5 miles to Frijoles Creek Falls. It’s a pretty cool area where the creek flows down a steep canyon and into the Rio Grande River. Since we are in monsoon season, the water was flowing nicely over the fall. We talked with a…
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Bandelier National Monument
Wednesday, August 24, 2022 64 deg at 4:00, high 79 One-hour drive from Santa Fe is Bandelier National Monument. Signs said to turn back and take the bus, but we pressed on. There is a campground just past the gate, so we knew we could get in. Martha, again selected an excellent camp site, so…
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Santa Fe Historic District
August 23, 2022 65 deg at 6:00, high 78 We have been passing the Pantry Restaurant every day, and there are always people sitting on benches outside, waiting to get in, so we went in for breakfast. Martha ordered an omelette, while I ordered sausage and eggs and blue corn cakes with a hint of cinnamon.…
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Dale Ball Trail
Monday, August 22, 2022 We took this 4.4 mile out and back hike that goes beside an old irrigation duct and the old reservoir. It was a very nice hike with great views at the top of Santa Fe. After being in so many small towns, it surprising to see Santa Fe covering the whole…
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Santa Fe Indian Market
August 2021, 2022 60 deg at 6:00, high of 72, rained most of the day We came to Santa Fe because Martha’s friend, Carla, had talked so much about it. She and Marshall have been coming to the market for 25 years. They have participated in the organization and judging, and know many of the…