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Adventure sports are nothing new for Caroline Colonna of Taos. The 44-year-old mother of four has competed in everything from extreme skiing competitions to triathlons to martial arts events.

But, today, Colonna and 19 others will compete in a race that is as mysterious to the general public as it is to its participants.

"They haven't told us what the events will be like— they want an element of surprise," Colonna said during an interview with the Journal. "But they told us there will be orienteering, kayaking and mountain climbing, and to bring a bike helmet, running shoes, bike pedals,...

Monday, May 5, 2008
by Vince Kong • Journal Santa Fe

Meander along the Old Santa Fe Trail - One of the most popular short rides in the city begins at the historic Plaza and ends at the village of Canada de los Alamos. The car traffic can be a little tricky in the beginning, but an experienced rider will have few problems and the stops along the way (plan close to a full day for this round trip, and bring a picnic lunch) are a must intro to the City Different. Starting out in the Plaza area, you can stop at the San Miguel Mission, Loretto Chapel, and Saint Francis Cathedral. The next benchmark is the intersection of Old Santa Fe Trail...

Monday, April 28, 2008 at 10:22 AM
by Tim French • SantaFe.com

Transportation is fundamentally about getting from point A to point B. It sounds simple, but throughout history, it has been one of the foremost human challenges. Movement through space is a malleable equation wherein the X factor is, inevitably, terrain. Traditionally, people or groups who were able to adapt a vehicle for specific terrain have excelled in their environment. Mongol armies stunned their opponents by moving quickly across wide rivers with the aid of inflated sheep bladders for flotation. On an altogether different front, Brazilian aviation pioneer and fin-de-siècle bon...

Saturday, December 22, 2007
by Zane Fischer and Kate Russell (Photographer) • Trend Magazine

Predictions of a healthy runoff season appear to be coming true, with parts of the Rio Grande in northern New Mexico flowing at record levels Wednesday.

By early afternoon, the discharge at Otowi Bridge near Española reached 3,610 cubic feet per second, its highest flow in 36 years of records and more than twice the point's mean of 1,490 cfs.

The Rio Grande is getting a little snow melt from lower elevations as temperatures warm, but the high numbers at Otowi Bridge and some other areas are largely the byproduct of an ongoing release of water from El Vado Reservoir, some federal...

Thursday, April 3, 2008
by Kiera Hay • Journal Santa Fe

Maybe we’re not Colorado, but Santa Fe offers no shortage of rewarding day hikes, from easy to challenging, depending on terrain, altitude, and one’s wilderness experience and level of fitness. For a comprehensive description of 60 terrific hikes (including maps), check out the sixth edition of Day Hikes in the Santa Fe Area, authored by the Northern New Mexico Group of the Sierra Club. What constitutes a satisfying outdoors experience is highly subjective, but here are ten hikes of varying grades of difficulty, and varying degrees of beauty and remoteness. From high desert mesas to rugged...

Monday, March 31, 2008
by Michael French • SantaFe.com

A hundred miles of history pass under your wheels as you bicycle New Mexico down the ancient Turquoise Trail through the old mining towns of Madrid and Golden, across the mineral rich Ortiz and San Pedro Mountains, across the Estancia Valley through the villages of Cedar Grove and Stanley and on to the very old village of Galisteo, and 100 miles after you start, wheel back into Old Santa Fe. In addition, there are 25, 50, & 75 mile "out & back" routes and an easy 50 mile ATB loop with 6 miles of country dirt road.

Starts from the Century venue at St. Vincent Regional Medical Center...

Santa Fe is surrounded by Mountains, Cliffs and Canyons so it is a great destination for rock climbing. The weather in the Santa Fe area allows for year around climbing, even in the middle of winter you can climb on a sunny day. There are many established rock climbing areas in Northern New Mexico which are an easy drive from Santa Fe. Climbers from beginners to experts can find an area nearby that fits their skill level.

White Rock is town neighboring Los Alamos with cliffs developed for rock climbing. The 30 to 70 feet high cliffs of White Rock Canyon overlook the Rio Grande providing...

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

When visiting or moving to a new city finding new routes or loops is often a runner's top priority. There is always the standby of the High School or College track, but running 1/4 mile oval loops is not everyone's cup of tea. We've assembled several options for road and trail runners in Santa Fe.

Santa Fe is located at 7000 feet (2133 meters) in the High Desert of New Mexico at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. That means two important things: less air and more sun. If you travel from sea level to Santa Fe you will be breathing air that is about 20% less dense than you are...

Tuesday, January 15, 2008
courtesy of The Running Hub

I have daydreams about ancient civilizations and secret government bases housing the latest technologies, that I am on an archaeological expedition or that the mountain underneath my feet contains a subterranean laboratory, or that I might turn a stone over and find a semi-precious mineral from a nearby mine. This usually happens while I'm riding my bike. Sure, I have an overactive imagination, but this is all closer to reality than you might think.

In New Mexico, you are never far from public land. National Forests and Parks, Bureau of Land Management areas or even just the municipal...

Tuesday, January 15, 2008
by Sean McGarrity

January 31st, 2008 (Santa Fe) – The Night Sky Program of the New Mexico Heritage Preservation Alliance (NMHPA) and New Mexico State Parks in association with members of the Santa Fe Astronomy Club, announce a star party for Friday evening February 8th 2008.

Director of the Night Sky Program, Peter Lipscomb invites the public to the lodge at Hyde Memorial State Park starting at 7:30PM. Meet on the terrace up the steps and behind the lodge for an evening under the stars. We will begin with a green laser tour of major stars and constellations and then view celestial objects through...

Thursday, February 7, 2008