Hi all
We moved to Taos, NM into an RV Park, of all places. Full hook ups and laundry on site. Got some groceries and drove around the town a bit, just to get the "lay of the land".
Next day we decided to drive up, literally, to Angel Fire and Eagles Nest, NM. Slow curvy road just about all the way. From 7000 ft and over the 9000+ ft pass and down to 8000 ft at our destination. Hit up a fun thrift store and spent a few dollars, in Eagles Nest.
Then to Angel Fire to find the brew pub. Found it and the owner was standing outside and informed us that they had decided to take the month of April off. Looked around town and decided that since it had started snowing we should just head back to camp. As we headed up to the pass the snow started to become heavy, but had not yet started to accumulate on the road, so we just drove slower and enjoyed the snowfall in the mountains and tall pines.
On the way down into Taos the snow really started coming down and accumulating up to several inches on the road. Four wheel drive was put in use and we slowed down a bit more. Not too much further there was a vehicle on it's side partially off the road. It appeared all were out of the vehicle and there was a Game Warden on site with his red/blue lights flashing and two other vehicles stopped. Further down the road we met up with multiple emergency vehicles headed to the scene. By the time we got back to Taos the sun was shining and the road was dry. Back to camp for late lunch and walk the boyz. After a rest we went to a couple more thrift stores and Walmart. Back to camp for adult beverages and sitting outside in the sun.
Quite the week, when we got to Mescalero Sands it was 90 ℉, a few days later in Taos mid 50's and today a blizzard and hours later basking in the sun. Love New Mexico in the Spring.
I did find this at the campground and wondered why put the bench there if I couldn't park my butt on it?
New day, we hit a thrift store and Walgreens on the way to new adventures. We drove out to walk the Rio Grande Gorge bridge. Beautiful views on the way, of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
After looking down, way down, from the bridge and watching a few kayakers.............
saw a herd of Bighorn Sheep a long way out across the gorge.
After watching the sheep and people, we proceeded south along the river. After several miles the pavement ended and the gravel road twisted and turned down into the canyon.
At the bottom we crossed the river and behold, the road was paved the rest of the way. Found the Blue Heron Brewing Co. and stopped for a sampler. Nice beers and a great patio with a breeze and sunshine.
From there we went to La Chiripada Winery, tasted several very nice wines and decided we were hungry.
So we found Zule's Cafe in Dixon, NM for a Burrito. Absolutely the best Burrito we had ever had. For desert we stopped at Vivac Winery, sat out at a table in the yard with nice grass, sunshine and the Boyz for company. We all enjoyed the atmosphere and Millie and I enjoyed the wine.
Back to camp to rest and hydrate before bed.
Last day here and things we had to get done, you know, laundry and put stuff away to travel. Spent the day getting everything ready and naps. I think the altitude really tires us out. Went out to eat, just us, to a local Mom and Pop Mexican restaurant. Had a fancier burrito and it was our second, best burrito ever.
Picked up a few groceries for the next few days and retired to home.
Make your day great and see you down the road.
Tom and Millie
