Madrid, New Mexico

May 13, 2007.

We are "camped" at Rocky Mountain RV and Marine on east Central Avenue in Albuquerque. We are there moving our belongings from our old Trek motorhome to our new (to us) Winnebago Adventurer Motorhome.

Frank & Sandy invited us to return to their house for a Mother's Day get together.

Once you have been to one of Frank & Sandy's feeds you aren't going to miss a chance to indulge your taste buds. This is Sunday afternoon and we were headed back up the Turquoise Trail toward Madrid and Cerrillos.

Sangre de Cristo Mountains

This is a glimpse of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains with snow still evident in the higher elevations. We are looking north from the Cerrillos hills near Madrid. That should be Santa Fe to the left of the mountains.

Old coal mine tailings in Madrid

On the south side of Madrid we could see mine tailings from the old coal mining days.

Mine Shaft Tavern in Madrid, New Mexico

Madrid was hoppin this afternoon. Bikers and other fun seekers were out in droves.

Madrid on a Sunday afternoon

Here is one of the "beautiful people" climbing out of his convertible. Ya recon he will fit in with the bikers?

BBQ trailer in Madrid

This guy is taking another look at that rubber chicken hanging in the window of this BBQ trailer.

Madrid business

The colors on this place remind me of the French influence in Southern Louisiana.

Madrid's palm reader

Every town like this has to have their resident palm reader -- astrologer.

Madrid yard art

Yard art in these parts is something akin to "Ranch-Gates" in Texas. Yard art takes on a life of its own.

Gold Mine Road in Madrid, New Mexico

This is the landmark that we have been looking for. This unusual fence borders both sides of Gold Mine Road where we turn to go to Frank and Sandy's.

You can read about our visit with friends from Pensacola that have moved to Madrid New Mexico.

Real yard art Madrid style

Yard art is big in Madrid, but this is the best I saw in my brief visit.

Sunset over the Rio Grande Valley from Sandia Mountains

Joyce snapped this sunset picture on our way home. It pretty well sums up our day ---- as good as it gets!