Area sites

As part of our responsibilities we patrol several BLM sites near the Wild River National Recreation Area

 

Manby Hot Springs are located near this area of the Rio Grande River approx. 1/2 mile down.

Two pictures above are the Red River near the Red River Fish Hatchery.  The confluence of the Red and the Rio Grande is below the La Junta Point overlook.

The John Dunn Bridge is located south of our area at Arroyo Hondo.  This is a popular fishing location as well as a take-out point for rafters coming down the Rio Grande.

Rio Hondo near the location it enters the Rio Grande River

Wildflowers

New Snow

On May 12, 2012 the higher elevations got new snow.

Kites

A retired art teacher from NM State came into the area to work with area elementary age children.  This study of the wind was accomplished by use of kites they built.

 

Francis loves kites also.

Storm clouds

Thunderhead building in the area.  Very little rain.

Moon

The moon when closest to earth, May, 2012

Wild Rivers Rec. Area

Pictures from around the Wild Rivers Recreation Area

Wall of Rio Grande River gorge as we look out from Chiflo overlook.

Lamas used for packing supplies into gorge

Looking down on the Rio Grande River (800 ft below)

Lots of deer in park but have not seen any more elk.  They have apparently gone to higher (cooler) country.

Santa Cruz

April 30, 2012 we traveled to the Santa Cruz Lake BLM facility.

Along the way the snow capped mountains were beautiful.

First view of the lake

Boat ramp and dock.

Flowers along the way.

Santuario de Chimago

The restaurant at Rancherio de Chimago is run by the family of the original owner.

The mineral springs at Ojo Caliente is a popular hot springs.

April 25 – Enchanted circle

On April 25, 2012 our day trip was driving around the Enchanted Circle

Creek at the forest service campground along Hwy. 38.

Ski run at Red River, NM

Town of Eagle Nest and lake.

Cimarron Canyon an State Park (Hwy. 64 run through the canyon)

 

Lake in old gravel pit at Cimarron Lake SP

Cimarron River (world class trout stream).