Lincoln, Capitan, Nogal Peak and Ruidoso, New Mexico
My oldest daughter, Shilo, and I took a quick day trip to visit the base of Nogal Peak in August of 2021. I thought I would post a very abbreviated…
Nogal Peak, New Mexico | August 2020
August 12, 2020, was the 5th anniversary of my husband’s passing. This was the first time both of my daughters, Shilo and Shelby, were both able to join me together…
Mescalero Sands New Mexico
Practicing for the Bataan Memorial Death March it was recommended I visit Mescalero Sands to practice hiking in sand. I had been to this location once before, trying to sled…
Santa Teresa, New Mexico Port of Entry
This was my second visit to the Santa Teresa, NM Port of entry (the newest one on the border). I had this opportunity to tour the facility because of the…
War Eagles Museum, Doña Ana County, NM
In January 2020 I visited the War Eagles Museum in Doña Ana County, New Mexico with Leadership New Mexico. This was my second visit there and it is amazing. They…
White Sands Balloon Festival
I am so happy that White Sands National Monument is now White Sands National Park. President Trump signed the bill designating this on December 20, 2019. In September, the Alamogordo…
Round Mountain, Tularosa, New Mexico
If you have ever driven between Ruidoso and Tularosa you are sure to have seen the tall mountain with the cross on the top. Growing up in Holloman AFB in…
Nogal Peak, New Mexico
Nogal Peak has become a favorite hike of mine for many reasons. My daughters and I have been here so many times I have lost count. We go once or…