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Whitewater Rafting in Northern New Mexico


New Wave Wins Mothers Day Race

Mothers Day Race! New Wave Wins Mothers Day Race. The New Wave entry in the 6-person Mothers Day raft race, captained by veteran guide Neil Oberheide, took first place! The race took place on the Racecourse run, named, of course, for this annual event.

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Starting lineup, Racecourse, Rio Grande

 

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Le Mans start

 

Race Le Mans start
The New Wave raft is off!

Spring Arrives On The Rio

Spring Arrives On The Rio. New leaves and flowers on the trees, brand-new families of Canada geese, songbirds and the river rising mark the beginning of Spring. And this is a special Spring, because, following last year’s drought, we have had an abundance of snow and rain this winter. The mountains are still full of snow, and will feed a runoff that will bring the river out of its banks. While some are concerned with flooding, we river runners rub our hands in anticipation. For us, the river cannot get too high. We know from past years how big the waves can get, and we have the rafts to handle them. Join us for an exciting time!

Canada geese pair, with six goslings, in downtown Pilar, NM
Canada geese pair, with six goslings, in downtown Pilar

 

Brand-new leaves on a cottonwood, in the Rio Grande Gorge