Well, we are still in Socorro New Mexico. We left Casa Grande yesterday morning and arrived in Socorro around 6 pm. We had planned to leave first thing this am however yesterday’s high wind advisory carried over to today, with winds in the sustained 30-40 mph winds and gusts to 70 mph. This warning included a special mention for ‘high profile vehicles’ which is code for RV’s and tractor trailers. Any vehicle with a large flat surface that the wind can push against (and push over) is told to be careful, whatever that means.
In any case, since we are in no hurry we decided to stay another day in Socorro until the wind dies down late this evening. As I write this update on Thursday evening the wind is still blowing strong. Supposedly the winds will be down to their normal level, about 10-15 mph in this high mountain desert environment.
We spent some time exploring this small community which loosely translates to “Mary Lynn spent the afternoon shopping at the various gift shops and a variety of local stores that specialize in the ‘Southwest style’. Lots of great architecture here as well. Socorro is also home to the annual Festival of the Cranes held in mid-November.
The local news is reporting on all of the dust storms, accidents, felled trees and power lines that were caused by today’s high winds. Some of the gusts reported were over 70 mph. Absolutely the right decision to keep the RV parked for another day.
If the weather cooperates and the wind dies down we will resume our trip tomorrow. We expect to be in Amarillo, Texas where I plan to enjoy a great big steak. We ate at a great steakhouse in Amarillo last year and I remember two things about that steakhouse. One; the steak was delicious. Two, they had the skin of the largest rattlesnake I have ever seen up on the wall. maybe I can get a picture for you.
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