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Fort Union on the old Santa Fe Trail: It’s How the West Was Won!
Rising above the grasslands like an adobe Stonehenge, the remaining chimneys and walls of old Fort Union still silently beckon travelers to this historic military outpost on the old Santa Fe Trail. Once the primary military depot for U.S. Army soldiers serving to protect westward settlers and to suppress the Indians, it was the biggest … Continue reading
Northern Indian Pueblos Stock Up for Spring Fishing
Dave Martinez, San Ildefonso Pueblo Ranger. The coming of spring marks the beginning of the fishing season for many of northern New Mexico’s tribes who have heavily stocked their lakes to satisfy eager anglers. “We’ve got loads of fish in there,” says San Ildefonso Pueblo Ranger, Dave Martinez, as he waved an arm at the tribe’s … Continue reading
The Valles Caldera Offers Sleigh Rides, Cross Country Sking, Snow Shoeing and More
Sleigh driver Jeff Grider of Bear Creek Adventures and passenger, Rourke McDermott, Landscape Architect for the Valles Caldera National Preserve, ride atop the a horse drawn sleigh at the preserve in the Jemez Mountains during a recent outing. A brilliant bed of deep, creamy snow awaits visitors to the Valles Caldera National Preserve this winter where … Continue reading
San Juan Stamp Dies in Legislature
A bill to raise money for habitat improvement projects on New Mexico’s trophy class, trout stream, the San Juan River, stalled during the 30-day legislature session but its sponsor says he’ll continue to work on the measure and may try again next year. “This was a good healthy start, it showed there was a lot … Continue reading
Annual Hunting and Fishing Show Brings Outdoors Enthusiasts Together
Mark Chavez, Feb. 2008. Just when it seems the winter blues may never end the annual hunting and fishing show arrives to boost our outdoor spirits and tide us over till spring. “I love it,” says chainsaw artist, Mark Chavez, 52 of Albuquerque, who will be performing his craft for the crowds at the … Continue reading
Legislature Considers San Juan Stamp to Generate Habitat Improvement Funds
A new user fee for anglers who fish the San Juan River’s trophy, trout waters overcame its first hurdle in the Legislature this week with passage of House Bill 51 by the House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee. Under the proposed law a new habitat stamp would be added to state fishing licenses for those … Continue reading
Cerrillos Hills State’s Newest park
The coyotes started howling just as we crested the hill on this warm, sunny afternoon at the new CerrillosHillsState Park south of Santa Fe. But it was the panoramic views that captured our attention as the pack yipped and howled in what sounded like the next draw over. Views that stretched for miles taking in … Continue reading
Dates Change, Plan Stays the Same, San Juan River and Navajo Lake to Close
Despite a change of state employee furlough dates Navajo Lake and the quality waters of the San Juan River will still be closed for five days in the next four months beginning with a shut down on Thursday, Christmas Eve Day and again on Friday, Jan. 15, 2010. Three other days furlough dates have since … Continue reading
San Juan Lock Down – River, Lake to be Closed by Furloughs
Anglers headed up to Navajo Lake State Park for a little fishing the day before Christmas might be surprised to find the river and lake closed to the public due to state employee furloughs imposed by Governor Bill Richardson. “This is ridiculous,” says Larry Johnson of the San Juan River Guides Association and owner of … Continue reading
Oryx Hunt on Ted Turner’s New Mexico Ranch Special Event for a Lady
Photo Courtesy of Diane Gilmore It wasn’t the kind of story you might expect to hear upon walking into a biker bar like Silva’s in downtown Bernalillo, New Mexico on a Saturday afternoon. The lady behind the horseshoe shaped bar was running about, talking excitedly and offering up samples of the oryx she’d bagged just … Continue reading