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Balancing Rocks

(Faywood NM) During a recent stay at City of Rocks State Park I hiked numerous times through the rock formations. It really was a fascinating place, with different views each time I ventured out. It struck me that there were lots of balancing rocks along the paths. I wondered if they were monitored for safety. […]

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Cactus Walk

(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 […]

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