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Longtime Fly Fishing Guide and Noted Author, Van Beacham, Offers Fall Fishing Tips
Van Beacham relaxes by the John Dunn Bridge on the Rio Grande one fine, fall, day . By Karl MoffattIf it’s fall and you fish, it’s time to be on the Rio Grande enjoying a warm sunny afternoon chasing hungry trout on the state’s big river. “It’s the optimal time of year to be fishing … Continue reading
Trophy Tiger Muskies in Quemado, Bluewater Lakes make for Amazing Angling
It’s New Mexico’s latest fishing craze, anglers trying to catch giant, 40-inch, 20-pound tiger muskies lurking in the depths of Quemado and Bluewater lakes where they’ve been stocked to prey upon undesirable fish. Continue reading
Fisher-Chick, Clarissa Lopez, Shares Fishing Tips, Top Spots and Great Gear
By Karl MoffattGot fat, lazy, kids dominated by cell phones, captivated by video, stupefied by TV? Maybe it’s time to drag them out of the house and teach them one of New Mexico’s favorite outdoor pastimes, like how to fish, the old fashioned way, with a simple pole and some bait down at the local … Continue reading
Ortiz Mountain Ranch, Great Views, Stellar Hiking, Plenty of Wildlife But Should We Buy It?
Larry Brow of Azure Enterprises at Ortiz Mountan Ranch October 2010. By Karl Moffatt Its peaks dominate the skyline, running like a roller coaster across the eastern horizon and creating a mesmerizing vista for motorists traveling along the Turquoise Trail scenic byway. It’s about 12,000 acres of rugged mountain land dotted by pinon and juniper … Continue reading
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta – What a Gas!
By Karl MoffattLightning flashed in the pitch black sky as we raced south on the interstate to the balloon fiesta in Albuquerque. It was five in the morning and we couldn’t see what the weather was doing, all we knew was it smelled like rain and there was one hell of a light show on … Continue reading
Visit the Valle Vidal for Great Fall Foliage
There may be no better time to visit the Valle Vidal than in the fall when its giant groves of aspen trees erupt with vibrant colors and turn this part of the national forest into a stunning display of natural art. “It’s not going to get any better than this,” says Kathy De Lucas, Public … Continue reading
Oscar Simpson – Is it About Him or the River ?
Oscar Simpson of the New Mexico Wildlife Federation has apologized to a group of San Juan River fishing guides for his making unsubstantiated claims and stirring up negative publicity about the blue ribbon trout fishery to further his political objectives. “I’m sorry if I cost you guys some money,” Simpson told a gathering of San … Continue reading
Cochiti Lake Offers Great Escape for City Dwellers
It may be just down the hill from Santa Fe, or right up the road from Albuquerque, but for many visitors to Cochiti Lake, it’s a world away from the hustle and grind of the big cities. “And those who haven’t been here in a while should be pleasantly surprised by the many improvements we’ve … Continue reading
Canero Guard Station a Welcome Respite from Hectic Summer Tourist Season
There’s a reason much of southern Colorado might feel like home to many New Mexicans. Maybe it’s because so many of the same Spanish settlers who colonized New Mexico went on to do the same in places like the San Luis Valley, where a Spanish/Mexican land grant fueled much of the area’s development. Taking a … Continue reading
Ghost Ranch’s Piedra Lumbre Visitor Center Worth Stopping For
The Piedra Lumbre Visitor Center off U.S 84 near Abiquiu Lake provides travelers of this wonderfully remote, incredibly picturesque, stretch of blacktop, a unique opportunity to stop and learn more about the land they’re passing through. “We’re isolated,” says Ghost Ranch’s Director of Museums, Cheryl Muceus. “But there’s plenty to see and do once you … Continue reading