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Here, you are looking south down the Chama River after it exits the El Vado Reservoir in north central New Mexico and flows south to Abiquiu lake and on to the Rio Grande River. The mountains on the horizon are … Continue reading
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See more current trail clearing post: Trail Clearing Again We put in a lot of hiking miles in the mountains each year and this year is starting out great. As the years progress, however, we’ve noticed a problem that has … Continue reading
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Recently, I read a Steinbeck quote – “It’s so much darker when a light goes out than it would have been if it had never shone.” Sometimes the absence of something is required to identify the nature of that “something”. … Continue reading
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After years of brewing beer and preserving the libation using the traditional and messy method of bottling, anybody with any sense would start looking at kegging as an alternative. I was no exception. One 5 gallon keg can store the … Continue reading
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We’ve gotten to know a “new” property adjacent to the Santa Fe National Forest over the last couple of years thanks to a friend and fellow aviation enthusiast, Rol Murrow. On a recent visit and after a couple of gritty … Continue reading
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In the last couple of years, we’ve visited the Aldo Leopold Wilderness a number of times by flying into a US Forest Service backcountry airstrip called “Me Own”. It’s a pretty unique spot, surrounded by mountains, that features a well … Continue reading
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Over the last 6 months, I’ve tried an epoxy finishing technique on three oak slab tables. Epoxy is an interesting process that requires a bit of practice to perfect. Working with epoxy forces one to pay attention to a variety … Continue reading
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We find ourselves on the Sandia Crest Trail often as it’s northern terminus is located a short drive from our house and it provides a beautiful, yet challenging place to get a great workout. These photos … Continue reading
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Recent political and viral (COVID) turmoil makes looking for ways to find a bit of solitude all the more important. Fortunately, New Mexico has seemingly unlimited opportunities at every point on the compass dial. We left town on a 270 … Continue reading
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As I was working on the property yesterday, I thought about comparing a picture of the ponds on the property today with what they looked like when I built them back in 2013. Here is today’s view of the same … Continue reading
