Our first visitors . . . so glad to see Lois and Frank.

Wildlife in the Area

We have five Osprey nest built on top of utility poles . . with families in each. The area has lots of deer and elk as well as many different birds. Of course New Mexico has lots of snakes . . . this one is a non-poisonous one that looks like a coral.

The water from Heron Lake (green) merge with the Rio Chama (brown)then flow south to El Vado Lake. These waters will eventually flow into the Rio Grande. Just a note we found interesting . . . Heron Lake water comes from the west side of the Continental Divide. A tunnel was built in the early 70's which allows water to flow into Willow Creek then in the Lake.

Spring was wet, green and beautiful including the wildflowers

Looking across El Vado Lake at Campground and our RV

El Vado Dam and Power Plant

Our home at El Vado Lake State Park until early Sept. 2011