(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. […]
(nr Roy NM) A fellow camper suggested visiting Mills Canyon on the Canadian River if I was ever in the area. And, I was going in that direction on my northeast New Mexico trip. So, I made a point to camp there and check it out. The road into the canyon was posted as “Not […]
(Arrey NM) I have often camped at Percha Dam State Park, usually taking a spot overlooking the dam and river. It’s a quiet place, and seldom are other campers found in that drycamp area. However, never have I seen water flowing over the dam. Only a small amount coming through the gates, like in the […]