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Old 04-13-2009, 09:49 AM
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Going to Moriarty, NM (0E0) in June for a gliding encampment. We're taking TSA's duo discus (high-performance 2-seater) over for some cross-country training. Will come back with a report, but would appreciate hotel recommendations. City of Moriarty says that the new terminal building is complete, crosswind runway is funded, and an AWOS is coming.

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Old 04-13-2009, 01:12 PM
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You won't be disappointed. That is some of the most beautiful country around. The Gorge Bridge is certainly worth seeing. If you are the adventurous sort, there are raft rides down the river. Head over to Red River (~35miles away), bit of a tourist trap, but beautiful little town and the drive through the canyon alone is worth it. There is great trout fishing all around as well as several golf courses. You can rent ATVs/and jeeps all over the place and there are great trails throughout the area. Some of my favorites are Goose Lake in Red River and Cabresto Lake outside of Questa neither of which is too difficult to reach. Several places also have horseback riding. Stop in and get a cinnamon roll at Michaels in Taos. If you like history, the Kit Karson museum is a decent stop. The Pallisades in Cimarron canyon is also an awesome sight. Plenty to do around the area, just ask some of the locals.
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Old 04-13-2009, 04:00 PM
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Going to Moriarty, NM (0E0) in June for a gliding encampment. We're taking TSA's duo discus (high-performance 2-seater) over for some cross-country training. Will come back with a report, but would appreciate hotel recommendations...
Doug, you don't say what dates. The 1-26 Championship and World Class Championship are being held 6/22 - 7/1. That along with a shooting contest may pretty well fill up the motels in the small village of Moriarty. Albuquerque is always an option.

That having been said, I just got my 1-26 Association Newsletter and they list four Moriarty motels they say are good:

Holiday Inn Express Moriarty 505-832-5000
Super 8 Moriarty 505-832-6730
Comfort Inn 505-832-6666
Days Inn Moriarty 505-832-4451

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Old 05-19-2010, 09:28 PM
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Just wondering if anyone has been into Whiskey Creek 94E (Silver City) airport in Silver City NM?

I'll be flying out of Tucson AZ and want to take my sweetie (non-pilot) on a little flight. Not too far, maybe with something to do at the destination etc. for a day trip this Friday.
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Old 05-20-2010, 08:03 AM
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Just wondering if anyone has been into Whiskey Creek 94E (Silver City) airport in Silver City NM?

I'll be flying out of Tucson AZ and want to take my sweetie (non-pilot) on a little flight. Not too far, maybe with something to do at the destination etc. for a day trip this Friday.
I fly in and out of there often, as Silver City is my home town and much of my family still lives there. The runway has a pretty steep slope, so you generally land north and take off south. It's across the prevailing winds, but is usually fine. If winds are high you may want to divert to Grant County which is about 25 miles out of town. There is no fuel, but there are tie downs on the ramp. The mechanics there have been the same for 20+ years and will keep a good eye on your plane. The used to "let" me fuel airplanes for them when I hung around during high school.

For airborne sightseeing, you can look at the Santa Rita pit, which is a very large open pit copper mine. The twin sisters to the N are interesting--two peaks with a white talc bridge between them. All of the Gila is nice to look at, but can be remote and unforgiving in case of a mishap.
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Old 05-20-2010, 10:28 AM
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It's a nice little airport. You'll probably have to arrange transportation as they don't have anything there.
...years ago (while driving) there wasn't even a taxi service in town.

Does anyone know if that is still the case?
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Old 05-20-2010, 04:20 PM
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Acro, depending upon flight duration, you could have Death Valley, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Carlsbad Caverns to name a few.
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Old 05-20-2010, 04:29 PM
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I'll be doing this all in a friends borrowed 152 (with a CL prop) so we won't be setting any speed records. It looks like Whiskey Creek is a tiny hike to town. I wonder what "tiny" will feel like in 90F temps.

If y'all have any other destination suggestions out of marana I'm all ears. Silver City was what first popped into our heads.

Back when I had a good traveling airplane, I always enjoyed flying into all the little airports with unique little restaurants. Or airports with towns within walking distance that had cool eatery's
I haven't gotten to do that in some time and tomorrow may be my only opportunity for a while as this 152 is flying North for the summer without me.

Thanks for all the tips.

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Old 05-20-2010, 06:24 PM
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I'll be doing this all in a friends borrowed 152 (with a CL prop) so we won't be setting any speed records. It looks like Whiskey Creek is a tiny hike to town. I wonder what "tiny" will feel like in 90F temps.

If y'all have any other destination suggestions out of marana I'm all ears. Silver City was what first popped into our heads.
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Thanks for all the tips.
...for a trip.

"Standing on the Corner in Winslow, Arizona"....

...with an overnight visit here...

http://www.laposada.org/

I was told they will pick you up at the airport.
We tried for one Thanksgiving, but they get booked up months in advance for that weekend.
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Old 05-22-2010, 08:41 AM
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Now I can't get that song out of my head. Maybe we shold have gone to Winslow after all.

We flew out to 94E and true enough they don't currently have fuel. I called ahead and they said the FBO is changing ownership and after that is all done they will have fuel. There is no taxi service per se. They have some sort of currier service but it didn't run yesterday until 1730.

We had our hiking shoes on and set off for town. By the time we got to the main road at the bottom of the hill we opted for the closet place for some shade and water and hiked back up the hill. It was about 2.5mi walk n each direction.

Fired up, headed to Grant Co for fuel and back to Tucson. Next time out, we'll take the very sound advise and pre arange transportation.

Thanks for the info again everyone.
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