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Bighorn Sheep At Roadside
I came across these bighorn sheep as I was driving uphill from Taos Junction Bridge (Rt 567). They are very tame, and will often stay in place as you drive slowly up to them. The top photo is a...
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Guide Training Program 2019
The New Wave Guide Training Program 2019 (GTP) is under way, in anticipation of a very good water year for the Rio Grande and Rio Chama. The 2019 GTP kicked off on Apr. 19, with seven eager trainees....
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Spring Arrives On The Rio
Spring Arrives On The Rio. New leaves and flowers on the trees, brand-new families of Canada geese, songbirds and the river rising mark the beginning of Spring. And this is a special Spring, because,...
View ArticleThe Sleeping Beauty Wave!
The Sleeping Beauty Wave is found on the Racecourse section of the Rio Grande, and is guaranteed to get you wet, as you can see in this video. The Racecourse half-day trip is offered twice a day, at 9m...
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Wet winter gives rise to robust Rio Grande
Excerpts from article in the Santa Fe New Mexican, May 5, 2019, by Robert Nott Wet winter gives rise to robust Rio Grande RIO GRANDE DEL NORTE NATIONAL MONUMENT — The Rio Grande was running fast, high...
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Spring Birds and Flowers Along the Rio Grande
Spring Birds and Flowers Along the Rio Grande. In the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, the Indian paintbrush and other spring flowers, brand-new leaves on the cottonwoods, blooming cliff fendler...
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Hold On Tight
“Hold On Tight” is the headline, but it’s not accurate. Rafting in big whitewater is a participatory activity. The guide yells out paddle commands and the guests respond with enthusiastic strokes of...
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High Water Anticipation, 2019
High Water Anticipation, 2019 High water! Various government agencies keep a close watch on snowfall, and the depth and density of snow that accumulates on the ground, throughout the winter. With this...
View ArticleThe Box, June 8, 2019
Taos Box, June 8, 2019. Jarod Bottinelli took this great video, on his June 4 trip. Thanks Jarod! Water level is up around 3800 cfs and rising, as summer temps begin to arrive (high of 84 degrees...
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Catalpa Time Along the Rio Grande
Catalpa Time Along the Rio Grande. What a tree, hung with bunches of orchid-like blossoms! They don’t last long. Come on up to see these trees. Catalpa The post Catalpa Time Along the Rio Grande...
View ArticleTestimonial Neil and Orlando 6-30-19
Testimonial Neil and Orlando 6-30-19: “Just wanted to say thanks to Neil and Orlando for a wonderful rafting and float trip for our family. We had the best time! You guys were great!” Emily Deal...
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Otters!
Otters! New Wave guide and photographer Britt Runyon photographed these baby otters in the Taos Box run of the Rio Grande. They were not afraid of the rafts, and stuck around. These otters were...
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Testimonial – Britt
Testimonial – Britt “Thanks so much! We had such a great time! You are a wonderful guide, made our experience so fun….great memories. One of our family favorites! Wishing you the best! Holly...
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Testimonials for Orlando Pour In!
Testimonials for Orlando Pour In! Full day Rio Grande rafting (5 stars) “My husband and I plus our two teens (14,16) had a great day on the river with Orlando who was knowledgeable and fun, kind and...
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Testimonial Britt – 8/7/19
Testimonial Britt – 8/7/19. “Hi Britt!. These photos are awesome! Yes what fun! So much fun! We are so grateful to you. What an amazing day. What a memorable day for all of us… With warmth and thanks...
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Final Taos Box of 2019
The final run down the Taos Box of 2019 was an adventure for all! The final Taos Box run is always a sad moment, when we complete our rafting season but now we look forward to what winter will bring in...
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Guide Training Program 2019
The New Wave Guide Training Program 2019 (GTP) is under way, in anticipation of a very good water year for the Rio Grande and Rio Chama. The 2019 GTP kicked off on Apr. 19, with seven eager trainees....
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Spring Arrives On The Rio
Spring Arrives On The Rio. New leaves and flowers on the trees, brand-new families of Canada geese, songbirds and the river rising mark the beginning of Spring. And this is a special Spring, because,...
View ArticleThe Sleeping Beauty Wave!
The Sleeping Beauty Wave is found on the Racecourse section of the Rio Grande, and is guaranteed to get you wet, as you can see in this video. The Racecourse half-day trip is offered twice a day, at 9m...
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Wet winter gives rise to robust Rio Grande
Excerpts from article in the Santa Fe New Mexican, May 5, 2019, by Robert Nott Wet winter gives rise to robust Rio Grande RIO GRANDE DEL NORTE NATIONAL MONUMENT — The Rio Grande was running fast, high...
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