Artists' Perspectives of the Rio Grande Gorge

Landscape Perspective: Local Artists' Perspective of the Rio Grande Gorge.
The public is invited to a reception Friday, July 1st from 4-6 PM for art exhibit at the
BLM Rio Grande Gorge Visitor Center. Come celebrate the 2nd year of this well-
received exhibit. Please join us for the reception and viewing of the exhibit at the Visitor
Center in Pilar. Local artists (Taos to Dixon) include: Ken Daggett, Michelle Chrisman,
Gayle Fulwyler-Smith, Inger Jirby, Stephen Kilborn, Kit Lynch, Lynn McLain, Peggy
Immel, Pat Fuhrmann, Marilyn Reinbolt, Kemper Coley, and others!

Challenger Soccer Camps

Challenger Soccer Camp is up and running at Baca park in Taos, NM. Excellent coaches from Britain come every summer to teach American children soccer skills in a fun filled non competitive way. Look them up at http://football.isport.com/ErrorPage.aspx?aspxerrorpath=/Directory/DynamicDetail/DynamicDetailNew.aspx and also "like " them on Facebook.

Archaeology in Dixon

Community Archaeology Day in Dixon
Saturday morning, June 25th, 9:00 until noon
15 Private Drive 1111 (Michael Wildgoose’s old place)
Archaeologists from Columbia University have initiated research into the history of
colonial Dixon/Embudo, beginning with excavations of the Spanish torreon formerly
located in the northwestern corner of the old plaza. On Saturday morning, June 25th,
9:00 until noon, we invite the Dixon community to join our research, to excavate
alongside us, and to tour the work accomplished thus far. Children who like to dig in
the dirt are especially welcome, as are any community members who have special
knowledge of Dixon history they’d be willing to share over lemonade.

New Sponsor for the Studio Tour

Eric and Terri Bissel, Pilar residents and owners of Poco Loco in Carson :575-751-0223 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 575-751-0223 end_of_the_skype_highlightinghave generously sponsored the Pilar Studio Tour. Thank You!

Father's Day Sundae Special!!!

Dad gets a free old fashioned ice cream sundae when he bring the kids or the family to the Pilar Yacht Club on Father's Day Sunday for breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks! You make your ice cream Sundae the way you like it with 9 toppings available. Have a great Father's Day!! Pilar Yacht Club: 575-758-9072 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 575-758-9072 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Cieneguilla Stables

Melissa at Cieneguilla Stables is working with Far Flung Adventures to provide Saddle and Paddle Tours in the Pilar area. Included is a 2 hour guided trail ride, a full picnic lunch, and a 1/2 day guided raft trip on the Rio Grande River. cost is $146/person. Contact Numbers: Cieneguilla Stables and Far Flung Adventures .575-758-2628 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 575-758-2628 end_of_the_skype_highlighting575-758-2815 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 575-758-2815 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Archaeology studies

Columbia University graduate students and their professor have arrived to conduct individualized studies in the La Vista Verde Trail area at Taos Junction. Studies are being conducted at identified Apache and Commanche historic camp sites. The local Bureau of Land Management Visitor Center offers guided hikes into the area with added Petroglyph viewing. These hikes meet at La Vista Verde trailhead at 9 AM on Saturdays during the summer. Contact the Pilar BLM Vistor Center at 575-751-4899.

Northern New Mexico: Family Recreation: Mountain Lion spotted!

Northern New Mexico: Family Recreation: Mountain Lion spotted!: "Wildlife Watchers! Jouvenile Mountain Lion spotted near Cemetary area in Pilar, NM! River otters observed playing, swimming and fishing in..."

Mountain Lion spotted!

Wildlife Watchers! Jouvenile Mountain Lion spotted near Cemetary area in Pilar, NM!
River otters observed playing, swimming and fishing in the Rio Grande!

Habitat for Humanity group enjoys Racecourse run

Northpark Presbyterian Church from Dallas, Texas enjoyed a raft trip down the Racecourse section of the Rio Grande on Wed. June 8. They were guided by Los Rios River Runners. 575-776-8854 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 575-776-8854 end_of_the_skype_highlighting Afterwards, they enjoyed a group lunch at the Pilar Yacht Club in Pilar, New mexico near the river put in. . 575-758-9072 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 575-758-9072 end_of_the_skype_highlightingThe group was in the Taos area to assist with Habitat for Humanity projects. We thank them very much for their work and hope they had an enjoyable stay!

Birding Workshop, June 4

If you are interested in learning to identify birds by their song, join Birding by Ear workshop by Rivers and Birds on June 4th, 10 am - 3pm and June 5th, 6 am - Noon! The course also gives you access to an optional Birding by Ear Packet and CD. Contact Rivers and Birds 575-776-5200 or riversandbirds@gmail.com.

Inner tubing on the Rio Grande!

River levels are perfect for tubing on the Orilla Verde Recreation Area run in Pilar, NM. Pick up some inner tubes along with some snacks at the Pilar Yacht Club at the corner of highway 68 and 570 in Pilar. Tubes range anywhere from child size $5 tubes to mega towable tubes for $30. Enjoy a lazy afternoon floating on the river!

Rafting in Northern New Mexico in 2011

This is the perfect year to introduce your children to rafting on the Rio Grande in Northern New Mexico! Water levels have remained below 600 cubic feet per second which means that the river is low and the current is not too strong in many spots. A river float trip is a great way to begin. It is a flat water run through the Rio Grande Gorge canyon that lasts about 2 hours, snack included. Contact one of the many quality outfitters in the Santa Fe-Taos area for details.