NM Pet Talk Meeting

**aly** · 06-04-2003, 10:15 PM

So the weekend is including a Friday with stuff for us to do too?

**zippy-kat** · 06-04-2003, 10:35 PM

I guess that's up to whomever shows up... there's the zoo/aquarium and the malls... I can't think of anything else off hand except the horse show. (The actual horse show runs 17th-25th--it's HUGE.)

There's a bunny rescue...

Trail riding...
Santa Fe (ie OUTLET MALLS! lol) aren't too far away...

The only horse show I *really* want to attend is on the night of the 25th--and it's the culmination of all the events, "best in show" so to speak...

I'll try to find some links of places to visit, etc.

**babolaypo65** · 06-04-2003, 10:42 PM

There's not much left of the outlet malls. I wouldn't recommend them. But, dont forget the TRAM!, and old town, down town santa fe... all the museums up there... for history buffs there's also the atomic museum in abq (remember that the first atomic bomb was built in NM)...
I'll keep thinking of things too...

for folks with dogs, there's a couple of dog parks... if one drove up to the top of the mountain (pets arent allowed on the tram) there's some great trails back there, pet friendly, with AMAZING views...

**zippy-kat** · 06-04-2003, 11:12 PM

Albq. Links

Visitor's Guide
The Macaroni Grill

Santa Fe Links
The Tram
Visiting Santa Fe

Animal Themed
Wildlife West Nature Park (I have no idea where this is at... babolaypo?)
Victory Ranch Alpacas
Rio Grande Nature Center

**wolf_Q** · 06-05-2003, 12:02 AM

I would *LOVE* to go!!! *sigh* I'll have to check and see how many hours it is from me.......I'm at the top of Utah, SLC way.....so it's not real close....

Maybe I could find a good deal to fly? It'd have to be a REALLY good deal because we may make a road trip to the dog park in Ohio, so I'll be out of money.

Shouldn't be too much to fly from UT to NM.....hmm...

**babolaypo65** · 06-05-2003, 11:06 AM

awesome. good work (cept the tram is in abq). ill look for some others!

Nice work slipping the Macaroni Grill in there!

Wildlife west is in the east mountains, (kinda behind the big mountain in ABQ... I've never been there though)

Originally posted by zippy-kat
Albq. Links

Visitor's Guide
The Macaroni Grill

Santa Fe Links
The Tram
Visiting Santa Fe

Animal Themed
Wildlife West Nature Park (I have no idea where this is at... babolaypo?)
Victory Ranch Alpacas
Rio Grande Nature Center

**babolaypo65** · 06-05-2003, 11:17 AM

Here's a bit more:

http://www.abqdog.com/

http://www.atomicmuseum.com/

For good food (not the best?) in a really nice environment (gives you the feel of the place
http://www.elpinto.com/

(the back side of the mountain. A great way to get to Santa fe, not much longer? lots to do?)
http://www.turquoisetrail.org/madrid.htm

as the time gets closer I'll know what's scheduled in town and around during that week...

**ParNone** · 06-05-2003, 12:28 PM

aly writes:

Heeey micki, Par, and other Texans... any of you going and wanna carpool maybe?

Hey aly! Boy I'd really love to, but that's a pretty long drive.
I use to live in Las Cruces, NM and the best time I ever made
from there to Houston was 12 hours and Albq. is even further.
I'm not sure I'd have enough vacation left for a trip to NM in
Oct, unless my backcountry backpacking trip falls through in July.
If my plans change, I'll let you guys know. Maybe us Texans
can get together for a lil' day hike with the dogs in the fall,
when it cools down a lil'... Enchanted Rock is a great place.
Lost Maples was really nice too... Bet that place is gorgeous
in the fall...

Par...

**aly** · 06-05-2003, 05:18 PM

Originally posted by ParNone

Maybe us Texans
can get together for a lil' day hike with the dogs in the fall,
when it cools down a lil'... Enchanted Rock is a great place.
Lost Maples was really nice too... Bet that place is gorgeous
in the fall...

Par...

I'd be up for that. Enchanted Rock is pretty close to me. I also know of some other nice dog friendly places in Austin. Actually I have a big book of dog friendly places all around Texas. I should look through that to see what else is around the Houston/Austin/Dallas areas.

**aly** · 06-05-2003, 05:21 PM

Is anyone bringing their dogs to the Albq meeting? I was thinking about it but decided against it since it sounds like we'll be out and about a lot and I doubted they were allowed at the horse shows. I didn't want to leave them alone at the hotel. But if other people are bringing theirs, maybe I could bring Reecie.

I'm excited

**zippy-kat** · 06-05-2003, 05:28 PM

Originally posted by aly
Is anyone bringing their dogs to the Albq meeting? I was thinking about it but decided against it since it sounds like we'll be out and about a lot and I doubted they were allowed at the horse shows. I didn't want to leave them alone at the hotel. But if other people are bringing theirs, maybe I could bring Reecie.

I'm excited

From what I remember, dogs are allowed on the grounds and in all the buildings EXCEPT for the judging ring/area/building/whuteva ya call it!

**aly** · 06-05-2003, 06:41 PM

Originally posted by zippy-kat
From what I remember, dogs are allowed on the grounds and in all the buildings EXCEPT for the judging ring/area/building/whuteva ya call it!

Ohhh really?? Hmmm! Its very tempting to take Reece but I wouldn't want to drag anyone down so I'll wait and see if any others are bringing dogs. I know I can't bring Lolly. She's less "portable" than Reece (size wise) and I think her eyes would pop out of her head if she saw a horse

She also loves to "talk" when she's in a new place.. and lets just say she talks VERY LOUDLY!

**babolaypo65** · 06-06-2003, 08:55 AM

While I don't actually have to GO anywhere, I'd love it if there were other dogs there. There's a pub nearby with a patio that allows dogs, even serves dog food and water. It's on the menu.
A couple of restaurants around town have leash connectors. Of course it all depends on the weather...

**zippy-kat** · 06-06-2003, 09:36 AM

I can't bring Sara but I could bring either K'Cee or Piper......

Hmm...

**Uabassoon** · 06-19-2003, 10:11 PM

I think I may want to go, I've only been there once for a rugby tournament so I didn't really get to see much. Maybe I can find a cheap flight, I really don't want to make an 8 hour drive.