International UFO Museum And Research Center

Roswell UFO Museum - Alien Landing

I left elk camp in search of something new.  Something that was true, that gave me answers to the emptiness I felt inside.  Oh wait – I just needed lunch.  Well anyways I was in Roswell now so figured I should check out some alien tourist traps.  I give you the tinfoil-hat Mecca known as … Read more

2018 New Mexico Elk Hunt

New Mexico Elk Hunt – Storm views across the plains

Our friend Jason drew an archery elk tag for New Mexico GMU 37 in September.  I didn’t draw myself but was lucky enough to help on the hunt for a few days.  Can’t give away our “secret” spots but this was near the town Capitan on Lincoln National Forest / BLM lands. We moved around … Read more

White Sands National Monument (Redux)

White Sands National Monument - Panorama of the gypsum dunes and San Andres Mountains in background

The start of my return journey home begins with a short cruise east from Las Cruces on US-70 to White Sands National Monument. Known for its very rare almost pure white sand dunes, it seems almost out of place compared to the other local landscape.  Interesting fact: at 275 square miles, it is the largest … Read more

2016 Road Trip Astrophotography

As you may have guessed by my other posts and this blog as a whole, I have always been interested in photography.  My goal was always to try and capture images from my trips while not consuming the whole experience – that is to say, I wanted to live in the moment rather than focus … Read more

2016 New Mexico Elk Hunt

Dad sneaking into a better position for the shot on a monster bull elk

After several weeks of travel and about 5,000 miles driven, I arrived in Las Cruces, NM and reunited with my family. Took one day off to rest and prepare for the elk hunt season.  My Dad drew a bull tag for NM unit 34 which is located in the Lincoln National Forest.  Based on intel … Read more

Driving To Las Cruces And Some Green Chiles (Redux)

Plenty of mountains to see driving south from Santa Fe to Las Cruces

First time driving Santa Fe south to Las Cruces. Enjoyed seeing all the different mountains along the way. Didn’t spend much time in Las Cruces, and what little time I was there was spent catching up with family and preparing for elk hunting. After the hunt I was gifted some Hatch green chiles to take … Read more

Cities Of Gold Casino Hotel (Redux)

Cities Of Gold Casino Hotel - Santa Fe, New Mexico

It was a long drive through the mountains on the less direct route in order to avoid the snow at Monarch Pass in Colorado. The “lower” pass I drove through on the longer route was still around 10,000 feet but grades were gradual and managed with relatively low stress. Once out of the mountains I … Read more

2011 Las Cruces, NM Vacation

Visited my family in Las Cruces, New Mexico back in October 2011 and had a blast!  Here are some photos of our adventures for your enjoyment.  Will update the captions and such at some point in the future if I get the time! White Sands National Monument Prehistoric Trackways National Monument National Solar Observatory/ Sacramento … Read more