Rociada, west of Las Vegas, is a fusion of two villages, Upper and Lower Rociada. Other nearby communities, like Pendaries and Gascon, though technically in Mora County, also use the Rociada postal address.
Last week was a whirlwind of wandering in southern New Mexico, from Silver City to Alamogordo. The weather was very cooperative, with relatively low wind until the day I drove home. The snap happy week continued at Gathering of Nations of Friday.
Kokopelli's Cave is built into 60 million year old, vertical sandstone cliffs near Farmington. It was created by a geologist as an office, but then converted to a vacation rental. The cave overlooks the La Plata river valley - https://newmexiconomad.com/kokopellis-cave-farmington/
#Rafting season has begun. Los Rios River Runners is my "go-to" for the Rio Grande and the Rio Chama. Whitewater typically last until early June (varies based on year/snowfall). Float trips are available into October.
Confluence of Comanche Creek and Rio Costilla in the Valle Vidal unit of the Carson National Forest. Nice oxbow. The rock formation is known as Comanche Point.