Vermejo’s Travel Log - 2011

[Vermejo]

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For 2011, all my travels will be consolidated into one thread to keep things simple. Travels this year will include New Mexico (of course), Colorado, Utah & Arizona. Visit my blog at www.NewMexicoBackroads.com for the latest NMBR images & exploration.

For an overview of my 2010 travels CLICK HERE

Happy Trails.

 

[E30RUNNER]

looking forward to it!

 

[FLYFISHEXPERT]

Subscribed!

 

[rionorte]

"Wow" factor is in the images you take. My 1st time to subscribe to a thread.

 

[Scenic WonderRunner]

Very Nice!

Great Idea....Jake!

Keep Going!....:sombrero::safari-rig::costumed-smiley-007:safari-rig::ylsmoke:




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[Vermejo]

^^ Thanks, guys...the pressure is on! ^^

 

[Vermejo]

Winter Exploration- Northern New Mexico & Southern Colorado

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We celebrated the New Year with a two day trip into Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado, seeking solitude and … yes ... a few photos. A heavy winter storm hit the region providing spectacular scenery and precarious driving conditions. Although we stayed on the main roads, they were covered with snow and ice for a 200+ miles. Trip highlights included: investigating an abandoned filling station at Tierra Amarilla, cursing my frozen cameras at 20 degrees below zero, exploring the remains of San Isadore Church at Las Mesitas and witnessing ice flows on the Rio Grande.

After 2.5 days and 840 miles, we rolled back into our driveway dead tired and still cold. It was the biggest dose of winter we’ve had in years; I only wish we could have stayed a bit longer.

Enjoy.

 

[Vermejo]

Winter Exploration- Northern New Mexico & Southern Colorado

Filling Station at Tierra Amarilla





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The blanket of snow and dead silence provided a tranquil scene among the broken rafters and cracked walls. The roof must have caved in before the owner was ready to call it quits. Car parts and hardware still sat on the workbenches frozen in time, abandoned before service tickets could be scribed. (More at the NMBR Blog)

 

[Vermejo]

Winter Exploration- Northern New Mexico & Southern Colorado

Classic Winter Wonderland: Tierra Amarilla & Chama





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[xkid]

Good times.Who's green FJ is that?Super Cool!

 

[Vermejo]

Good times.Who's green FJ is that?Super Cool!

That belongs to my friend George. It’s a cool truck, indeed.

 

[Every Miles A Memory]

Yep, I'm subscribing as I've been living vicariously through Jake's photos for this past year.

I've also been secretly lusting after a truck like his, but dont tell him or he'll stop posting photos of it

 

[Vermejo]

Winter Exploration- Northern New Mexico & Southern Colorado

Cumbres Pass









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Nature was definitely putting up a fight against me capturing her beauty without a little pain on my end. I felt as though I was being sandblasted in an industrial freezer for much of the day; funny how so many of these photos seem serene. (More at the NMBR Blog)

 

[kai38]

Great pictures as always.

 

[Vermejo]

Winter Exploration- Northern New Mexico & Southern Colorado

La Manga Pass







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The wind had sculpted endless ripples in the snow reminiscent of sand dunes. The evening light was beginning to highlight the snow, giving tinges of pink and orange. We pressed on into Southern Colorado, not wanting to get stuck on the mountain past sunset, given the storm that was quickly rolling in. (More)