As a reporter of KOB-TV, I've been on almost every road, every highway in this state. Okay...that's an exaggeration...but it's close. I can say I've been through all 33 counties in the state while covering news stories for the station.
This past weekend I drove through southern New Mexico for the first time in years as a tourist--rather than a reporter. I actually had time to soak in the view without worrying about satellite feeds, deadlines and interviews.
On Saturday, I walked through the caves in Carlsbad and I was awe of how nature can create such marvels. The next day I walked upon the dunes in White Sands which was also spectacular and impressive.
I realized how great, beautiful, and valuable southern New Mexico is. I fell in love with this part of the state when I went to New Mexico State---but taking the time to really enjoy the attractions here was well worth the gas money and time.
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I totally "get it" about Southern New Mexico, Jeremy. In 1997, I had the opportunity to travel the state for a series (which later became a doc) called "New Mexico by Air."
The time I spent in Southern New Mexico seemed magical: Carlsbad Caverns, Slaughter Canyon Cave, Bottomless Lakes State Park, Sitting Bull Falls, The Gila Wilderness and Silver City.
I have a friend in Seattle who wrote one of the books about the David Parker Ray case. We spoke on the phone earlier this evening and he shared that he'd just spent a week in Southern New Mexico for a shoot/doc on the Ray case. I only bring it up here because my friend commented about how much he loved his visit.
Keep on bloggin', JJ.
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