2005 New Mexico

2005 Adventures in New Mexico

New Mexico is DRY, but Coors is WET.
The sunny ridge to Buck Mountain stretches away from our campsite at 9,000 feet in the Lincoln National Forest.

The Crew

John

Monica

David

Another Toad Toady

David, Monica and John traveled from the far corners of the USA to reach the land of Chili Burgers and horned toads.

Trip Photos

The trip started with Dave and John in Sante Fe, and included a drive through the Jemez Mountains and Valles Caldera and an afternoon walk to Sante Fe Baldy.

Jemez River Adventure:

Sante Fe Baldy:

A night in the high desert at Carlsbad Caverns (and a walk through the caves) was followed by a long 4th of July weekend in the Lincoln National Forest above Ruidoso, NM camped in the cool air on the ridgetop at 9,000 feet.

Family Camping:

More Camp Scenes:

Carlsbad:

Family:

Jeeping the back roads, hiking the ridge, and searching for any water anywhere occupied the time not spent relaxing and enjoying the views from the Skyline ridge.

Buck Mountain:

Trout and Such:

http://www.haystack.edu/~jcf/NewMexico.htm -- Revised: July 7, 2005
E-mail: jcf@haystack.mit.edu