Monthly Archives: May 2018

Lybrook Badlands Walkabout – 05/13/2018

After visiting various places in the Ojito Wilderness, then working our way west into the area around Cuba – Mesa de Cuba West,  Mesa Penistaja, and Ceja Pelon Mesa, I came upon maps of  ‘all’ the badlands, extending all the … Continue reading

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Elena Gallegos Hike – 02/18/2015

A delayed entry into the Journal.  Pat and  I hiked the trails in Elena Gallegos regularly, before we struck out further from home. Statistics Total Distance:  2.68 miles Elevation: start  6,475 ft, maximum  6,730 ft,  minimum  6,475 ft Gross gain:  … Continue reading

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Ceja Pelón Mesa Hike – 05/08/2018

This is the next in the string of mesas going west from Mesa de Cuba, after Mesa Chijuilla and Mesa Penistaja.  Various sources have described the area as rife with petrified wood – and we were not disappointed.  Access is … Continue reading

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La Luz Trail Hike – 05/06/2018

Revisiting the ‘famous’ La Luz trail. We hiked it 4 years ago but went a bit further this time.  The Hike Highlights this day were: Of course the views .. across the Rio Grande Valley and the city, and -up- … Continue reading

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La Jara Arroyo Hike – 04/29/2018

On this hike we explored the south side of Bernalillito Mesa in the Ojito Wilderness, an area that we hadn’t visited before.  I’ve labeled this a Wander rather than Hike – there aren’t any defined trails; the topography lends itself … Continue reading

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NW New Mexico RoadTrip – 04/25/2018

To extend our travels in New Mexico, we set out for a two-day road trip to the northwest part of the state.  Our goal was to explore back country, spending a night in Farmington.  A bit of research in advance … Continue reading

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