Category Archives: Rio Puerco

In the vicinity of the Rio Puerco, NM.

Tapia Canyon & Tower Ceremonial Site Hike – 03/28/2022

Posted on April 16, 2022 by George Young

Went to the Rio Puerco to hike with Jay and Nancy, her first visit to Tapia Canyon. From the large number of visits t0 my previous posts for Tapia Canyon, this is a popular destination. The Drive In Not much … Continue reading →

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La Mesita Roja & Its Hoodoos – 01/16/2021

Posted on January 23, 2021 by George Young

Weather was beautiful this day in New Mexico, perfect for returning to the Rio Puerco, and to visit geologic formations that are a favorite of our friend and photographer Pat Barrett. We enjoyed a really good hike and the geologic … Continue reading →

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To’hajillee Driveabout – 10/23/2020

Posted on December 5, 2020 by George Young

A friend has been describing some amazing geophysical features in the Rio Puerco valley, north from I-40 and the To’hajillee Indian Reservation. For this trip, we took our shot at finding the area. The Drive About To’hajiilee is a reservation … Continue reading →

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Tapia Canyon Hike – 04/06/2020

Posted on April 10, 2020 by George Young

I’ve been looking forward to hiking Tapia Canyon with Pat. It’s time to go there before the higher temperatures of summer. The Drive In The drive in is straightforward: US 550 to CR 279/San Louis Road. Continue through San Louis, … Continue reading →

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Mesa Prieta Expedition – 03/17/2020

Posted on March 28, 2020 by George Young

‘Tis an ‘expedition’, planning to drive on roads not yet explored (DriveAbout), with intentions of hiking somewhere along the way. The Drive In From Albuquerque I-25 to Bernalillo, west on US 550 (20 miles) turn left Cabezon Road, continue through … Continue reading →

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Cerro Cuate Expedition – 03/03/2020

Posted on March 21, 2020 by George Young

This time of year is the best for exploring the Rio Puerco valley. Winter brings snow which make the roads really nasty, and summer is hot (and the monsoon season in late summer often makes roads impassable). So this is … Continue reading →

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Cerro de Guadalupe Expedition – 02/03/2014

Posted on December 15, 2018 by George Young

This was maybe my first visit to the Rio Puerco valley and its amazing views – the numerous volcanic necks, Cabezon being the most prominent and well known; the vista views across the valley to Mesa Chivato and Mount Taylor … Continue reading →

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Rio Puerco East Expedition – 03/14/2018

Posted on April 2, 2018 by George Young

We’ve been intrigued by the stories told by Nasario Garcia, of his childhood in the Rio Puerco.  This day, we embarked on an expedition (and hike) to explore the area where we thought his stories took place.  I began by … Continue reading →

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Tapia Canyon Hike – 11/02/2015

Posted on October 23, 2017 by George Young

I’m posting this report -long- after we made the hike. But I have good memories, so here goes. The Drive In Tapia Canyon is way out in the middle of the Rio Puerco valley. From Albuquerque, US 550 to NM … Continue reading →

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Mesita Blanca Expedition – 03/08/2016

Posted on March 14, 2017 by George Young

An after-the-fact post of this hike that Pat and I made before I started the BLOG. The Hike Statistics Total Distance:  1.39 miles Elevation: start 5,845 ft, maximum 5,906 ft,  minimum 5,906 ft Gross gain: 61 ft.  Aggregate ascending 251 … Continue reading →

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