The view east, Jicarita Peak at 12,835 feet, in the distance, and the road to the mine, in the foreground.

After about a mile of "winter" four wheel drive we were greeted with this sign. We could have parked in the pull-off on Highway 75 and then hiked the Pinon/Juniper Forest to the site.

CJ checks out the abandoned site. (There are photographs on the web showing this as a very busy place in days gone by.)

Know that you assume all responsibility for your progress into the mine.

The first of several entrances.

The beauty of the minerals can only be fully appreciated upon close inspection.

Entrance into the mine, according to the web site, is not allowed.

The Pegmatite colors.

The snow covered mine tailings of days gone by. Golden colors of a Scrub Oak.

The view/hike west from the site takes one to the Embudo River (in the far distance).

Artifacts from the miner days can be found in the surrounding landscape.

It's a river guides Airstream.

Maybe the Resale Store can use a few genuine Naugahyde seats?

Down to the metal walls and floor, it's now become 140 square feet of possibilities.

Foam insulation and electrical wiring goes in the floor and walls.

With the insulation up, the wiring in and a floor plan, the framing begins.

The breaker box.

CJ at the arduous task of sanding the floor. Note the wood paneling is now in place.

After spending the winter viewing the Caribbean waters, CJ thought Ocean Blue was most appropriate.

The bed frame at the emergency exit, with storage underneath.

The kitchen counter is a refinished solid core door.

The view from the foyer (really just looking back from the drivers seat). From the bottom left in a clockwise direction note: the chest of drawers, dining room, upper shelf, office desk, bedroom, closet, refrigerator, kitchen counter.