(nr Questa NM) Cebolla Mesa was about 4 miles on the highway south of town, and another 4 miles on a rutted hardpack one lane road. It ended at the rim of the Río Grande gorge, just south of the Wild Rivers Recreation Area, and near where the Red River enters the big river. The […]
(nr Eagle Nest NM) Before leaving Cimarron Canyon, I took a hike up the mountain on a trail following Clear Creek. There were supposed to be a couple of waterfalls to see. Numerous cascades made the trek enjoyable; but, after an hour in, no falls of reasonable size were found. A rest and snack was […]
(Cimarron NM) Where the Mountain branch of the Santa Fe Trail turned southward toward Fort Union laid the town of Cimarron. The ‘Old Town’ portion remains featuring the St.James Hotel, Aztec Mill, Immaculate Conception Chapel, a saloon, a plaza, some homes, and a few businesses. The hotel was built during pioneer days, and still operates. […]