Archives for June 2011

By Jo Mixon

The “ I Know Jo” campaign at the Angel Fire Chamber is well under way. As the new membership manager, I really want to get to know you! If you are a member and would like to be the featured “ I Know Jo” business of the week, invite me over and market your business! You’ll get a featured write up in our newsletter and also on our website! This week our featured “ I Know Jo” business of the week is Bobcat Pass.

Cowboy Evening at the Top of Bobcat Pass

This is the 19th season of providing Cowboy Evening’s for owners Henry & Sue Lewis. Sharing in the responsibilities of all activities, preparations, and the hard work it takes to make these Cowboy Dinner’s and daily operations at the ranch a success, are family members Vance & Tonya, Hank, Tate, & Faith.

Last Saturday night my grandson & I along with several members of my family experienced a true Cowboy Evening full of authentic old west cooking, entertainment, and fun. This outdoor dinner theatre at the top of Bobcat Pass surpassed all expectations I might have had about chuck wagon cowboy cooking! As we walked up to the barn that houses the dinner, we could smell the aroma of what was to be a scrumptious meal. While we waited amongst a peaceful backdrop of breathtaking scenery, we pitched horseshoes, roped stick cattle, and listened to the magical music of Dulcimer Dan.

Dinner consisted of mouthwatering steak and chicken, corn on the cob, cowboy beans, baked potato, and rolls. My grandson’s favorite was the cinnamon rolls brought to the table for dessert. After dinner we moved to the outdoor theatre to be entertained by Sid Masters. He was talented and funny, and made sure the audience participated. Much fun was had by all!

Make your reservations for Cowboy Dinners on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday by calling 505-754-2769. Michael Martin Murphy is a regular favorite up at Bobcat Pass. He is booked 6 nights this summer as well as many other talented entertainers. Henry & Sue want you to know they also offer daily ATV and horseback rides thru the cool mountain trails of the Carson National Forest. For more information on these, guided pack trips, elk hunting, snowmobiling and more, visit their website at www.bobcatpass.com.

“Catch the Kid” – 2011 Summer Promotion

Make this summer an adventure in New Mexico by offering deals and discounts through New Mexico’s 2011 Summer Tourism Promotion! The purpose of this promotion is to market to and secure visitors to your region this summer! We are looking to promote your organization in the Catch the Kid Campaign through a multitude of marketing efforts.

The New Mexico Tourism Department will provide and pay for all advertising, promotions and coordination, at no cost to you. We are looking for your organization to create discounts, deals, or branded items that aren’t currently in your deals and discounts program, and support the “Catch the Kid” theme! Your offer must run the duration the duration of the summer (the campaign runs July 14, 2011 to September 24, 2011. 2 for 1 ticket for specific dates or events can also be promoted. Here is a bit more information on our 2011 Catch the kid campaign initiatives!

The campaign is a scavenger hunt to catch Billy the Kid. The purpose to get New Mexican’s out traveling the state this summer, and gives them an opportunity to win weekly prizes that are truly one of a kind. If they play to the end they can capture the big prize of $10,000 and be the team to “Catch the Kid”. The Tourism Department plans on hiding 10 clues in 10 venues through out the state. The following communities have been chosen on the following dates to host a clue as to where Billy’s hide out is.

• July 23 – Las Vegas/Isotopes
• July 30 – Fort Sumner
• August 6 – Lincoln
• August 13 – Aztec
• August 20 – Red River
• August 27 – Las Cruces
• September 3 – Carlsbad
• September 10 – Gallup
• September 17 – Silver City

How to play:

1. Log onto www.newmexico.org and create a profile for your family or team. Smart phone users will download the app from the website for a chance to win even more discounts and prizes along the way. CTK sites to go live on July 14, 2011.
2. Choose one of the 10 destinations and travel to find the clue that will help you uncover the Kid’s hideout. The more destinations you travel to the more clues will be uncovered
   and the greater chance you have to win weekly prizes and the grand prize of $10,000 to who ever “Catches the Kid”.
3. While you are on the road looking for clues, you can get discounts and special deals for Catch the Kid players by looking for the wanted posters.

The Angel Fire Chamber of Commerce is announcing a scheduled power outage.

Kit Carson Electric has a scheduled power outage tomorrow.

When: Thursday, June 23, 2011 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Where: Back Basin Road to Five Springs Road

By Jo Mixon

We are happy to have as our featured “I Know Jo” business of the week Los Rios River Runners, Angel Fire Chamber members since 2006. Owner Cisco Guevara invited us to an afternoon experience that we will not soon forget! On Tuesday Sharon, Cathy, & I embarked on an exhilarating whitewater raft trip on the Rio Grande. We rode the Race Course that consists of nine level 2 and 3 rapids, three of which are upgraded to level 4 in high water. For starters, Los Rios River Runners guides are keenly educated on safety. Emergency procedures were fully explained prior to loading the rafts. We were given paddles, fitted into life jackets, and offered optional helmets.

At first I was a little anxious because my nine-year-old grandson from Texas was able to join us on the trip. But our rafting guide Bruce Graff quickly made me feel at ease. His skills and knowledge, based on 23 years of experience helped to make our trip a one in a million lifetime experience! He made the comment of how blessed he felt to be included in so many people’s vacations.

Los Rios River Runners is New Mexico oldest, most experienced rafting company. They use state of art equipment, run more sections of the river than any other rafting company in New Mexico, and their guides who each have an average of ten years experience, are professionally trained wilderness experts.

For a day of splashy fun plan a trip down the river with Los River Runners!

Visit their website at www.losriosriverrunners.com, call 505-776 8854 or toll free 800-544-1181.