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  1. NewMexicoJim

    So, what ya'll think about having kids?

    Eww no. lol But that's just me.
  2. NewMexicoJim

    My hip hurts.

    63 and still not dead although by all rights I should be. What can I say? Life happens. Age is a gift to be cherished, as painful as it is. I think Hunter S. Thomson put it best when he said “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well...
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    Photos Seeking isolation in New Mexico

    Once the exclusive realm of the Apache, the San Mateo Mountains northwest of Truth or Consequences New Mexico rise in solitary splendor and are managed by the U.S. Forest Service as part of the greater Cibola National Forest. Vick's Peak rises to just over 10,000 ft at the south end of the 40...
  4. NewMexicoJim

    corona virus: leave town and go to the woods a bit

    As this evolves and the disease spreads, the response will intensify. The government will implement more restrictions on people's movements and try to prop up the economy with massive infusions of cash. Hospitals will be pushed to the limit, quarantines and shelter-in-place orders will increase...
  5. NewMexicoJim

    New Mexico Hot Springs Camping?

    San Franicisco Hot Springs requires a short-ish hike and looks beautiful. It is supposed to be lightly used. https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7036488/san-francisco-hot-springs
  6. NewMexicoJim

    Photos Big Bend National Park

    Best place in Texas. I lived in the park in the 70s and again in the 80s. Back then, it was virtually unknown. Well worth a trip. Spring Break can be crowded but there is primitive camping if the campgrounds are full. Have fun!
  7. NewMexicoJim

    New Mexico Hot Springs Camping?

    I'm no expert on hotsprings here in NM but there are quite a few. Finding one that's close and not crowded is harder if not impossible. One I'd love to experience is Jordan Hot Springs in the Gila which requires a full day of hiking but well worth it from what I hear. Northern NM is still pretty...
  8. NewMexicoJim

    How do you deal with stray dogs?

    Yell, throw rocks, pick up a stick, keep eye contact and back up slowly if possible. If attacked, pepper spray, pocket knife, sticks, fists, legs and feet are all weapons. Packs of wild dogs have attacked people in NM and AZ on the reservations. No advice on that happening! but I've encountered...
  9. NewMexicoJim

    sucking dicks for money?

    Sex work is work. No shame in it. Be smart and be safe. Get checked regularly.
  10. NewMexicoJim

    $40/mo phone plan, truly unlimited data, with Visible (Verizon)

    I did have hell getting it to activate on my Pixel 3a. The SIM card they sent didn't work and the online help was no help at all. I persisted until the problem was escalated to the highest level and was rewarded with a new SIM in the mail which worked. I've had no problems since and really like...
  11. NewMexicoJim

    $40/mo phone plan, truly unlimited data, with Visible (Verizon)

    Visible offers unlimited calls, text and data with no data restrictions for $40/mo including tax and fees. It uses Verizon network so coverage is great. I used 23 gigs last month. Customer service is online only. My first Sim card didn't work but they sent a new one which did. Great value for...
  12. NewMexicoJim

    Seeking Help StP HQ / Punk Rock RV Park

    There is cheap land south of Albuquerque near Belen bordering the National Forest. $500/acre and no covenants or restrictions. Valencia County is auctioning land for back taxes too so it could be even cheaper. Belen is a major railroad hub, Abq is close enough for a commute and has a growing...
  13. NewMexicoJim

    Making/saving money on the road

    I have begun my rubbertramp odyssey as a volunteer for federal land management agencies. It doesn't pay but you can get free hookups and sometimes a stipend for expenses. You can work in some of the most beautiful places in this country. Commitments range from 2 months to permanent. check out...
  14. NewMexicoJim

    Potential Squat-able Land Areas on the US/MEX border.

    Go to Terlingua, down Hwy 170 and talk to the people there. The community is eclectic and better informed to answer your questions. Your chances of succes are likely near zero in that area. You would be constantly hassled or kicked off within a day. You might meet someone in Terlingua who is...
  15. NewMexicoJim

    Nomad rubbertramp ready for the road

    Hello everyone. Having lived and worked from TX, AZ, OR, AK, NM I am now retired and ready to be a rubbertramp nomad. I'm looking for a traveling companion, company, riders, road dawgs to help and be helped. About me: 62yo gay male, skilled, experienced, wilderness camper, ready for the road...