Activities

Visit Clayton. Up in Union County, northeast of Taos is Clayton, NM. Check this site for lots of neat things just a ways over the mountains from Taos. Pretty cool site, folks.<br/>

The beautiful Conejos River. Flowing from the San Juan Wilderness in southern Colorado north of Chama New Mexico to the Rio Grande on the new Mexico Colorado border the Conejos provides fly fishing anglers excellent rainbow and brown trout fishing. Guest Ranches, Fishing Lodges and Camping Areas along the Conejos' path offer the summer vacationer the ultimate high country mountain vacation experience. 6000 acre Platoro Reservoir near Platoro, Colorado has great fishing, camping, hiking, back packing canoeing and boating. Nearby towns of Antonito, Colorado and Chama, New Mexico are home to the historic narrow guage steam powered Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Tickets my be purchased in Antonito or Chama for this spectacular mountain railroad train ride. Fly fishing is not the only activity on the Conejos River. Numerous hiking and mountain biking trials originate on the Conejos' banks, climbing through alpine meadows and Aspen forests to the San Jaun wilderness peaks. Elk, Mule Deer and Beaver are plentiful along the Conejos. The Conejos River is a photographers dreamscape!

Whitewater rafting Taos New Mexico on the Rio Grande with certified guides and a company you can trust! Cottam's Rio Grande River Trips take time to make sure their guests experience the beauty of the canyons and all the pleasures the river has to offer. Cottam's Rio Grande River Trips provide both Half & Full-Day Whitewater Rafting Tours.

Website for the wonderful Cumbres and Toltec Railroad between Chama, New Mexico and Antonito, Colorado. A wonderful Old West experience.<br/>

Doc Thompson, an independent fly fishing guide, has been stalking wild trout in Northern New Mexico's many gems for 2 decades. First discovering the lure of the Waters of Enchantment while backpacking the mountains of the Philmont Scout Ranch. Thompson moved to New Mexico full-time after working and fishing many seasons at Philmont. Doc's patience and calm demeanor presents a comfortable atmosphere for guiding anglers new to the sport as well as teaching new tricks to old dogs who have been fly fishing for years. Thompson presents numerous slide shows and seminars for clubs and fly shops throughout the Southwest and Midwest on dry fly fishing his favorite waters. Doc is an accomplished writer as well, contributing articles, essays and photos to magazines and books.<br/>

Constructed in 1918 by ranchers Charles and Frank Springer for irrigation Eagle Nest Lake offers anglers excellent oppertunities for Rainbow Trout and Kokanee Salmon fishing. This 2200 acre lake is situated in high country Moreno Valley New Mexico adjacent to the village of Eagle Nest. Only 15 minutes away is the ski and golf resort of Angel Fire, 30 minutes to Red River and 45 minutes from Taos and Taos Pueblo. Anglers fishing the lake in July and August will enjoy a welcome releif from the summers heat in the flat lands of neighboring Oklahoma and Texas. Regular vistors to the area are very familiar with the wabundance of wildlife the area is noted for. Elk, Bear, Mule Deer and the occassional Bald Eagle are regularly seen by Eagle Nest Lake trout and salmon anglers. Many choices of accommodations await. Nearby Monte Verde Ranch, campgrounds and motels in Angel Fire and Eagle Nest are convenient to the lake. Treat yourself and family to the cool mountain air in northern New Mexico at Eagle Nest Lake for your next summer vacation.

Ed Adams knowledge of the many streams and rivers of Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado is unparalleled and his enthusiasm and patient fly fishing instructional techniques provide his clientele with a unique angling experience regardless of their skill level. This site features: the waters, New Mexico Fly Fishing Reports, River Schedule. Cimarron River, Costilla River, Conejos River, Culebra River, Rio Grande River, Red River.<br/>

The finest in Taos Outdoor Recreation. LLama trekking day hikes and llama packing treks for&nbsp; wilderness adventurers, hikers, backpackers & families with small children. All ages are welcome. El Paseo Llama Trekking llamas are trained to carry&nbsp;kids too small to hike. New Mexico's premier outfitter! This fun site offers adventures that are fun, exciting, healthful, environmentally friendly. Get away from it all! New Mexico Rockies. Llama trekking is hiking and camping in the wilderness with a furry four legged buddy to carry your gear.<br/>

This is a delightful place for anyone who loves the old west. take a journey to the past at "The Ranch of the Swallows". This historic rancho, now a living history museum, dates from the early 1700s and was an important paraje or stopping point along the famous Camino Real, the Royal Road from Mexico City to Santa Fe, New Mexico. Experience the life of another time in a location unlike any other in America. The museum is closed for the winter season, and re-opens in April for docent-guided tours (by appointment) and in June for general admission.

El Valle Astronomers are a non-profit group in Northern New Mexico. El Valle Astronomers have monthly star parties in Taos and El Rito and special events such as eclipses, meteor showers, and potlucks. El Valle Astronomers are currently building a 32" Dobson telescope. When completed this telescope will be the largest private portable telescope in New Mexico.