Not a landowner yet? Call us at 888-812-5830 to talk to one of our Ranch Representatives about owning your own piece of New Mexico ranch land—and enjoy a peaceful lifestyle far from the stress and strife of modern life!

Points of discussion for Spring Canyon Ranch included:

• Surge protection systems are available from Socorro Electric for your home and can be added to the monthly bill.
• New Mexico One Call wanted to remind all owners to make sure to call them before they dig for any construction.
• Spring Canyon owners would like an online site or blog to communicate with each other via the Internet—this has been set up with YahooGroups. You will receive an invitation to join the group and get connected!

Meanwhile, back at Ponderosa Views:

• Big news! The square footage in the CC & R’s will be reduced from the current 1200 square feet down to 800 square feet livable.
• It was mentioned some owners have Hughes Net for their high-speed Internet and phone service, plus Skype for videophone and it works great!

At the end of each meeting, participants enjoyed a fantastic lunch from Joe’s Real BBQ in Gilbert, Arizona.

See everybody next year!

If you are a member of either Association and would like more details, please contact Wendy Hough at 888-812-5830. Picture by Kelly Gatlin/La Luz Photography

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Hello, neighbor!

The only pops and booms you’ll hear from your cabin on this lot are the ones bursting in air during the yearly Fourth of July festivities. Otherwise, you’ll wake up to chirping birds, rustling squirrels and the occasional elk herd munching their way along your back yard.

• Power
• Gorgeous views
• A beautiful meadow
• Rock outcroppings

AND THE ICING ON THE ALREADY SCRUMPTIOUS CAKE:

• A well that’s already drilled and cased, which, as we all know, saves you precious time and even more precious money. This is a package deal, where we’ll take care of financing not just your land, but also the cost of your well!

We also have a great selection of

FORECLOSURE LOTS!

• IS25 – 10.24 acres with views, electric and phone for only $26,995

•IS81 – 11.47 acres with electric, phone and hilltop views for $24,995

And more…

Just one of the many breathtaking sights you can view right outside your window when you own a piece of New Mexico at Vera Cruz Mountain Ranch!

A Cool Cuartet of Barbary Sheep Near Vera Cruz Mountain Ranch

Red River will open Nov. 26 and Taos Ski Valley and Ski Apache will open Thanksgiving Day. This will be the first full ski season for snowboarders at Taos, which only opened its runs to snowboarders at the very end of last season. Angel Fire will open Dec. 19 and has already announced season pass discounts, packages and early booking incentives to interest families who might be rethinking vacations during the recession.

Pajarito Mountain Ski Area will open Dec. 12 and Sandia Peak will open Dec. 19.

Ski Santa Fe officials said they will delay the opening of the 2008-09 ski season, originally scheduled for Thanksgiving Day. The ski area will open as soon as weather and snowfall permit, they said. A storm system is forecast to move into New Mexico by Wednesday night, possibly bringing snow to higher elevations. The staff at Ski Santa Fe has also been making snow.

George Brooks, with Ski New Mexico, said none of the other ski areas or resorts in the state have plans to delay their scheduled openings and all are ahead of schedule with their snow-making operations.

Their menu—no printed version—is all up on a white board: scrumptious sandwiches (we tried the BBQ pulled pork and the brisket version—truly finger lickin’ good) and, of course, a variety of pies, neatly labeled on a—what else—colorful pie chart. Today they had Peanut Butter Pie, Plum Pie (I can attest to its tart but sweet appeal), Apple Pie, Key Lime Cream Cheese Pie, Triple Berry, Black Berry and the famous New Mexico Apple Pie, made with green chilies.

But the pie doesn’t stop there. There’s Primo Pie (Creamy Pecan, Chocolate Cream, Strapple and Coconut Cream). Then there’s what owner Mike Rawls calls “Pielets”—miniature 4″ versions of some of his most popular pies that “travel much better than a slice.”

“I also added in a $5.00 menu not too long ago to give people a break in this economy,” he says. “It’s all home-style food made from scratch. Much more satisfying than fast food and for about the same price. Leaves room in their bellies and in their pocketbooks for a slice of pie!”

Tool around the restaurant and you’ll also find it’s a bit of a general store. “You gotta offer a bit of everything in a small town,” comments Mike. Browse through the T-shirt rack (hooded pull-on sweatshirts are “buy 1 get a free slice of pie” until they’re out) or thumb through the local Pie Town history and recipe books.

Mike is also a big Pie Town advocate, donating his time and money to setting up and running www.pietown.org, the town’s “official” website, where you can find information and pictures of the famous Pie Town Festival (happening this year on September 13th) and other info such as where to stay, where to buy a good piece of land, and where to find someone to build on it for you.

“It’s all about the Power of Pie,” says Mike.

The Daily Pie café is open Tuesday through Saturday 7am- 6pm and closed on Sundays and Mondays.

June 7, 2008, is National Fishing Day, and to celebrate, the New Mexico Game Commission is granting all anglers, residents and nonresidents a day of free fishing on public waters statewide. On this special day, no one needs a license or habitat stamp, although all other fishing rules apply.

As a bonus this year, the Department of Game and Fish and its partners will conduct free fishing clinics June 7 at waters across the state. Anglers of all ages are encouraged to participate. All you need is some basic fishing equipment and a desire to fish in New Mexico’s great outdoors. Most clinics will offer prizes for kids who register and attend educational stations.

At least 160 volunteers and more than 30 Department staff members will be at the clinics to provide fishing instruction and information about New Mexico’s fish and fish habitat. Young anglers will learn the basics: how to bait hooks, tie knots, catch fish and the correct way to release fish. They’ll also learn how to be responsible anglers and how to get the most out of the Department’s Fishing Rules and Information Booklet.

The kids fishing clinics will be at waters across the state in lakes and streams of varying sizes—even in a portable swimming pool. Almost all of them will be generously stocked with catchable-sized trout or channel catfish before the events.

For more information about the clinics, contact Kevin Holladay at (505) 476-8095.

Here’s where to find the clinics:

* Glenwood: 8 a.m. to noon, Glenwood Fish Hatchery pond.
* Clovis: 8 a.m. to noon, Ned Houk Pond.
* Las Cruces: 8 a.m. to noon, Alumni Pond.
* Roswell: 8 a.m. to noon, Wal-Mart Super Center, catfish portable pool.
* Corona: 8 a.m. to noon, Corona City Pond.
* Aztec: 8 a.m. to noon, Aztec City Pond.
* Pecos Canyon: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cowles Pond.
* Questa: 8 a.m. to noon, Eagle Rock Lake.
* Albuquerque: 8 a.m. to noon, Tingley Beach.
* Grants: 8 a.m. to noon, Grants Riverwalk Pond.
* Santa Rosa: 8 a.m. to noon, Blue Hole Park Pond.
* Caballo Lake State Park: Fishing derby, 7 a.m. to noon. Educational activities start at 3 p.m.

There’s a brand new Champagne Brunch on the menu for Sundays, served from 12 noon till 2 p.m., with “delectable fare” for $7.95 plus a complimentary glass of Champagne or a mimosa.

Don’t forget the monthly Fishing Derby on Father’s Day and on the 4th of July weekend! Entry fee is $10.00 for adults and only $5.00 for kids under 12. (Latest fishing reports say “it’s good!” Get your fishing license and supplies right at Snuffy’s.)

Also in June:

June 7 – Free Fishing Day

June 20 – First Day of Summer Picnic on the Deck

June 28 – Art on the Lawn from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Stay tuned for July Events!