(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 […]
(Arrey NM) I spent a few days at Percha Dam State Park in southwest New Mexico. A quiet, small campground along the Rio Grande which is overlooked by many. That was my second time there. Unfortunately, there was no water over the dam, and very little in the river. I suppose mostly due to the […]
(Villanueva NM) The Río Pecos appeared in several places along my journey. The first glimpse was in south Texas, flowing through a deep gorge. It was majestic. In some places, it was just a trickle, and perhaps not particularly scenic. Along its long journey, many villages have been sustained by its waters. Dams were created […]