(nr Deming NM) While at Rockhound State Park outside of Deming, I decided to take a hike up the hill behind my rig. It turned out to be a walk through a maze of cacti. What was I thinking?! I knew there was a trail along the face of the Little Florida Mountains behind my […]
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The Socorro Box
(nr Socorro NM) About 6 miles west of Socorro along US-60 is a BLM area called The Box. Popular with rock climbers because of the 5 cliffs in the box canyon. And, only about 1 mile off the highway on a gravel road. There is a decent parking lot with a vault toilet; but, no […]
Ghost Towns
(Hillsboro NM) In my travels, I have passed through several ghost towns. Most of which were built around mining; they flourished, and then died away when the mines played out. However, many of these tiny towns still exist although in a lesser role. For instance, Hillsboro is a small town nestled in the foothills of the […]