Cumbres & Toltec Train

Hidden away in a little-known corner of the southern Rocky Mountains is a precious historic artifact of the American West that time forgot. Built in 1880 and little changed since, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is the finest and most spectacular example of steam era mountain railroading in North America. Its equipment, structures and vast landscape exist today as if frozen in the first half of the 20th century.

In 1970, the states of Colorado and New Mexico jointly purchased the track and line-side structures from Antonito to Chama, nine steam locomotives, over 130 freight and work cars, and the Chama yard and maintenance facility, for $547,120. The C&TS began hauling tourists the next year.

Inger Jirby Reception

In Taos, Inger has established the Inger Jirby Gallery on Historic Ledoux Street in a gracious adobe home. The gallery is, as she says, the biggest adventure of my life. To meet the vast demand for her work, she continues to have museum shows and gallery exhibitions around the world. She is thrilled to be settled in Taos being able to work right on her doorstep, and to be surrounded by the incredible landscape subjects for her art.

Her quest for color is unquenchable. In search of new subjects, she takes regular painting trips all over the world - lately Bali and then to Mexico. Morocco is next, and then India, countries where the people are as passionate about color as the big colorists.

In the course of her travels, Inger does far more than paint. With a restless intelligence and great curiosity, she immerses herself in the life and history of the countries she visits, pursuing interests in folk art, architecture, archeology and languages.

SMU-in-Taos

"Today we'd like to share with you an image of SMU that you might not be so familiar with. Lying like a jewel in the heart of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of northern New Mexico, is the 295 acre SMU in Taos campus. Like the main campus in Dallas, SMU in Taos is a place for learning and growing, but the campus' unique location and the areas rich history and stunning landscape create a learning experience unlike any other/

"Along with providing stimulating courses for undergraduate students, our Taos campus is now home to the Cultural Institute which provides intriguing weekend courses for adults.

Cabresto Lake, NM

Enjoy a round of golf at Red Eagle Golf Course not far from Cabresto Lake Campground. If you come at the right time of year, Red River offers some great whitewater, and at Cabresto Lake Campground you always meet someone from Cerro. New Mexico has such a vast number of things to offer nature lovers.

You've gotta get out, and Cabresto Lake Campground in New Mexico is a magnificent selection. Scores of fun is at this campground. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Twining Blue Lake Trail, and the sight of Pinabete Peak is lovely. The warmest time of the year at Cabresto Lake Campground comes with high temperatures in the 80's. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 40's.