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I can't help thinking that the NRA Whittington Center wouldn't be a good place for a bear to be. BTW, I've been there, and it's a fun place if you like target shooting as I do.
It is on my list of places to visit even if I am the worst M-1 rifle shooter ever. First round is generally a 9 or 10. The 8th round is downrange somewhere.
I agree it wouldn't be the smartest bear in the woods, but when DH was there a few weeks ago, he was having dinner outside one of the cabins with a bunch of shooters. There were about 6 deer on the lawn, all of a sudden all of the deer bolted, sure enuf there was a bear leaning on the car. He scattered when a few of the guys got up, of course they all had their guns close by. The same night one of the fellas took the trash to the bin (bear proof) and there was a bear in the bin! ! So I guess he was a pretty smart bear after all. Of course it could have been a different bear altogether. 4 more days and a wake up
Well, here I am in my new home outside of Raton, listening to the rain, watching the lightening, I can't believe it's been almost a week.. I finally have internet service - I didn't realize how addicted I am to the internet and THIS FORUM ! ! I have this contraption set up with my cell phone and my laptop so that I can get connected. I'm not sure I like it much, but at least I'm connected. I'd love to get Wild Blue but not sure if it would be worth the $$$. I love my new home, love the area, love waking up in the morning and seeing Antelope and deer around the house. I know there are lots of bears here, they get into the trash bins everynight (bear proof ya know, but Yogi and family are smarter than the average bear). The dogs decided to test the waters with a buck antelope yesterday morning, but I guess we've taught them well and listened when they were told no. He was snorting and I thought he was ready to have a little Pom on a stick. For the first time in my life I have watched chiles being roasted, didn't buy any because I just don't know what I would do with a bushel of chiles, although the ones I have had have been really good. Have been to Pueblo for furniture and then down to Santa Fe as well. That was a long haul and thought after the fact that it must be quicker to go through Taos than down I-25. I think that is a trip we will have to take once we get settled and before the snow starts. So, I'm happy to be here, and can't get over the beauty of where I now live. I have mountains out my back door and mesas out the front....can it possibly get any better.
Have been to Pueblo for furniture and then down to Santa Fe as well. That was a long haul and thought after the fact that it must be quicker to go through Taos than down I-25. I think that is a trip we will have to take once we get settled and before the snow starts. So, I'm happy to be here, and can't get over the beauty of where I now live. I have mountains out my back door and mesas out the front....can it possibly get any better.
Welcome to New Mexico! Going through Taos will take you through some beautiful country, but I doubt it will save you any time.
Suggestions -- Do the enchanted circle when you get a chance, and do both routes from Taos to Santa Fe -- high road and low road.
It will be interesting to see how you like living in Raton as time goes by.
I have lived in southern NM for a few years and have often thought of
moving to Raton myself as I like more green than brown. I do like
the Alamogordo area but it's off the interstate system but Raton is
on I-25. I had a friend who lived in Raton and he loved it but later
got bored and found himself driving to Pueblo quite often. He was a
single professional person so possibly he just wanted to be in a larger
city. I'm curious what you thought about Pueblo? You might have not
seen much of it but I keep hearing how they are really spiffing up
the historical district downtown.
Having lived in Raton for about 19 years of my life, I must say that the scenery is not to be compared to any other... It is absolutely gorgeous! However, as time goes by, I do hope that the economy (or lack there of), the lack of entertainment, and the general "attitude" of the community do not get you down. With the race track coming in, change is on the horizon and I hope good things transform the community it what it once was. ... Goodluck!
I am curious about the general attitude of the community you mentioned.
It seemed sort of stodgy the few times I have visited there but it's difficult
to tell from two or three visits. It seemed to me it would be easy to be
seen as an outsider for some period of time but that was just a feeling I
got. I've lived in large cities most of my life until now after I've retired
and I guess I was somewhat surprised how life works in a smaller town.
I would think that Raton is no exception. The race track and casino
should help the limping economy a little but it might take more than
that but it is quite pretty there and I love the old buildings and
trees in the downtown area.
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Need to change my name to 'transplant'
For the first time in my life I have watched chiles being roasted, didn't buy any because I just don't know what I would do with a bushel of chiles, although the ones I have had have been really good. Have been to Pueblo for furniture and then down to Santa Fe as well. That was a long haul and thought after the fact that it must be quicker to go through Taos than down I-25. I think that is a trip we will have to take once we get settled and before the snow starts. So, I'm happy to be here, and can't get over the beauty of where I now live. I have mountains out my back door and mesas out the front....can it possibly get any better.
... ah Raton ...
