Arizona and New Mexico

I flew through Arizona and New Mexico but made some time for golf and some good food.

Hidden Cove golf

At the end of two miles of washboard dirt road in Holbrook AZ is the Hidden Cove Golf Course. Classic small town golf with an honor box inside the wide open clubhouse. The course is well cared for and situated inside a series of red rock ledges. 90 minutes and 9 holes is a great way to break up the drive.

Camping in Cibola

I overnighted a few miles off I-40 in Cibola National Forest. Classic high desert environment and… cold! Mid 30s overnight.

Los Altos muni golf in Albuquerque

Made my way to my home town from 1982-1984, Albuquerque. I was anxious to move away from there but now I’m always eager to return. Parked at Los Altos golf course where I took two school calls and did some full swing work on the range.

Perea’s New Mexican restaurant

Lunched at Perea’s for a classic New Mexican lunch: stuffed sopapillas with green chili sauce. Picked up some green chile and pinto beans for the road.

Wine display inside Enchantment Vineyards

Ended the day going off interstate (always a good move) to Portales and an overnight at Enchantment Vineyards, a lovely Harvest Host with beer, wine, and on that night a local college steel drum band.