[Billie]

Morning, Lori - lovely thread today of a lovely place to visit. As a neighbor, we have a favorite place in New Mexico that I didn't see mentioned, so I will!

Ruidoso - a wonderful place with much to do! Mountains (the black bear even can be spotted rummaging through the trash cans at night in the populated areas though!), cool streams for trout fishing, horse racing at Ruidoso Downs, and the shopping is fabulous for southwest art, clothing, etc! Fantastic Southwest cuisine!

Ruidoso, New Mexico is nestled in the Southern Rocky Mountains. Towering above the village, Sierra Blanca reaches 12,003 feet above sea level. Our mild climate is Seasoned Just Right for outdoor activities. Camping and hiking in pristine Lincoln National Forest. Cool air, horse racing, golf, tennis, and fishing. Art galleries, museums, and shops. Winter sports and skiing. A noisy river.

[Mama_Bear]

Ruidoso sounds lovely. When I think of New Mexico, I think of desert and mesas and vastness, but I know it is more than that. I know there are forests and mountains, but still, when I discovered that the black bear was the state animal, I was surprised. I would have thought it would be the Gila Monster (a reptile, I know). Who would have thought that any kind of bears live in New Mexico? LOL

Mornin' ((((((BillieFRiend)))))). Wishing you a nice weekend. :-)

[HiJinx]

Deming, New Mexico - Home of the Great American Duck Race - and gateway to Hatch, New Mexico, home of the world's best chile peppers!

(FReepmail me when you're ready to do Arizona!)