PYC featured in Alternative Building Blog

Pilar Yacht Club is featured in a delightful blog about artful buildings. Here is a quote by the authors about their interest area. "Welcome .... to this blog on alternative building which will cover topics such as earthen and traditional building, passive solar energy, energy conservation, owner builder issues, tiling, stone masonry, woodworking, gardening, landscaping and the trades in general, not to mention the odd and the unusual. "
Click on the link to see their post and the pictures!
http://altbuildblog.blogspot.com/2011/06/murals-on-pilar-yacht-club.html#uds-search-results

The authors did not know the identity of the artist of our murals. She lives locally and goes only by the name of "Robin." She has also painted the widely viewed mural of prancing horses on Ledoux street in Taos (see photo).

Pilar Rattler!

These are photos of a large fat rattlesnake that Suzy Furlan of Pilar found in her yard, which is in the flood plain of the Rio Grande. You can see she slid a yard stick next to him; so you get an idea of the length and girth. Thank you Suzy for the photos and remember to keep an eye out for snakes when recreating by the river!

Rio Grande Fishing Report

Early morning fisherman at Rio Bravo campground: 6:30 AM!
Follow this link for the Rio Grande Fishing Report!
http://www.anglerguide.com/newmexico/

Identify more species please

Help Diego and me identify these species that we have observed on early morning walks by the Rio Grande!

Tyler Martin, PYC's own is pictured in the SF New Mexican

Santa Fe New Mexican published an article today about the Mesa Prieta Petroglyph project. Pilar Yacht Club friendly teenage employee, Tyler Martin, is in the photograph on page C-6. Unfortunately I could not copy the photo for the blog. She took part this summer in the two week project which takes students to hunt and record petroglyphs in the Black Mesa area (or Mesa Prieta, 35 miles north of Santa Fe). The program was honored to receive the Take Pride in America Award of 2011 by the US Dpt of the Interior. Notable quote from the article: "We were , in many instances, the first eyes that had looked at these beautiful petroglyphs for hundreds of years, maybe longer," said Paul Williams, a BLM archaeologist."See the full article at this link: http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Leisure/Program-honored-for-helping-kids-discover-thousands-of-petrogly

New River Tube shipment arrived

Just in is a brand new shipment of inner tubes!!!
The River Run 1 features mesh bottom for comfortable support, built in backrest, 2 heavy duty handles and a grab rope, 2 cup holders (so important!), and repair patch (for emergencies).
This tube is extraordinarily comfortable, roomy, and sturdy. 53 in diameter! A total deal at retail $28.99.

The Rollin River tube is a no nonsense heavy guage 2 chamber river floatin tube that will bring HOURS of FAMILY FUN (heard that one before?) This time its true! 42 in diameter with two molded handles. Somewhat more economical at $21.99!

Don't miss the bliss! The water level is right! Pick up some tubes at the Pilar Yacht Club (575-758-9072) and have an enjoyable day on the river!!

The River Riun tube

est. 300-400 lb Bear spotted

A large 300-400 lb (by Tommy's estimation) brown colored black bear has been spotted frequenting the Pilar dump. Signs of his visitations have been observed for some time now. Be advised and if you live in the area be sure to lock up your trash!

PS. this is not an actual photo of the bear--just a sample pic of a brown colored black bear!

Brave New Voices Poetry Slam

The village of Pilar and Pilar Yacht Club are proud to announce that our own Tiara Freeman, member of Taos Highschool Poetry Club, will be competing at the Brave New Voices International Poetry Slam in San Francisco on Thurs, July 21, 2011. We hope to be streaming the event live at the Pilar Yacht Club and Cafe (575-758-9072). Please check this link for festival schedule and events.

http://www.bravenewvoices.org

Bear shot in Rinconada

The bear that was killing goats and raiding coolers in the
Rinconada area was shot Saturday night trying to break in
to a home. The game department hauled it off this morning.
About 400 pounds. He may or may not be the same as the
one sighted it Dixon so people there might keep their guard up.

Adobe Whitewater Club

Adobe Whitewater Club invites you to discuss the Rio Chama's recreational flows.

When: Friday, August 26, 2011‐ 10:00am
Where: Cooper’s El Vado Ranch‐ Tierra Amarilla, NM
InvitedParticipants: NM River Outfitter’s Association, Trout Unlimited, Adobe Whitewater Club, fishing guides, individual and boaters and agency reps (NMGF, BLM, Reclamation).

Check out the link:
http://www.adobeww.com/Recreationists.pdf

or

http://www.adobeww.com

Burt's Bee's 25% off

Sale on all Burt's Bee's skin care products at the Pilar Yacht Club (758-9072) on highway 68 at 570- in Pilar. 25% off the marked retail price!!! Sale will continue until August 15!

Products available are
lip balms: regular, lifeguard, pomegranate, and 4 lip balm gift tin
SPF 30 chemical free sun screen
Aloe and Linden Flower After Sun Soother
Hand Salve
All Natural Insect Repellant
All in One Outdoor Wash
Poison Ivy Soap
Bug Bite Relief

Water birds

Spotted these water birds on my early morning walk between Orilla Verde and Rio Bravo campgrounds. Can anyone help with identification?

Streamflows for the Rio Grande Basin

Here are all the flows listed by USGS for the Rio Grande Basin. 2ns column is the current flow in cubic ft per second and the third column is the mean flow. Rio Grande Basin
08252500	COSTILLA CREEK ABOVE COSTILLA DAM, NM	07/12 13:30 MDT	1.70	2.4	7.00
08253000	CASIAS CREEK NEAR COSTILLA, NM	07/12 13:30 MDT	3.44	7.5	17.0
08253500	SANTISTEVAN CREEK NEAR COSTILLA, NM	07/12 13:30 MDT	0.40	1.3	3.20
08254000	COSTILLA CREEK BELOW COSTILLA DAM, NM	07/12 13:00 MDT	2.19	64	70.0
08255500	COSTILLA CREEK NEAR COSTILLA, NM	07/12 12:45 MDT	2.59	76	83.0
08261000	COSTILLA CREEK NEAR GARCIA, CO	07/12 13:15 MDT	1.47	0.00	7.70
08263500	RIO GRANDE NEAR CERRO, NM	07/12 13:15 MDT	4.36	527	470
08265000	RED RIVER NEAR QUESTA, NM	07/12 13:00 MDT	2.25	26	61.0
08266820	RED RIVER BELOW FISH HATCHERY, NEAR QUESTA, NM	07/12 12:45 MDT	4.37	50	97.0
08267500	RIO HONDO NEAR VALDEZ, NM	07/12 13:00 MDT	1.40	25	49.0
08269000	RIO PUEBLO DE TAOS NEAR TAOS, NM	07/12 13:15 MDT	0.68	11	22.0
08271000	RIO LUCERO NEAR ARROYO SECO, NM	07/12 13:00 MDT	1.98	15	30.0
08275500	RIO GRANDE DEL RANCHO NEAR TALPA, NM	07/12 13:15 MDT	4.30	4.6	12.0
08276300	RIO PUEBLO DE TAOS BELOW LOS CORDOVAS, NM	07/09 08:30 MDT	5.83	8.2	28.0
08276500	RIO GRANDE BLW TAOS JUNCTION BRIDGE NEAR TAOS, NM	07/12 13:30 MDT	4.24	671	736
08277470	RIO PUEBLO NR PENASCO, NM	07/12 13:15 MDT	2.94	11	29.0
08279000	EMBUDO CREEK AT DIXON, NM	07/12 12:45 MDT	7.89	0.00	53.0
08279500	RIO GRANDE AT EMBUDO, NM	07/12 13:00 MDT	3.43	683	789
08284100	RIO CHAMA NEAR LA PUENTE, NM	07/12 12:45 MDT	2.47	97	121
08284520	WILLOW CREEK BELOW HERON DAM, NM	07/12 12:45 MDT	3.58	0.77	---
08285500	RIO CHAMA BELOW EL VADO DAM, NM	07/12 12:45 MDT	2.74	443	388
08286500	RIO CHAMA ABOVE ABIQUIU RESERVOIR, NM	07/12 13:00 MDT	6.59	600	393
08287000	RIO CHAMA BELOW ABIQUIU DAM, NM	07/12 13:15 MDT	3.25	629	621
08289000	RIO OJO CALIENTE AT LA MADERA, NM	07/12 13:00 MDT	2.32	5.8	9.10
08290000	RIO CHAMA NEAR CHAMITA, NM	07/12 13:00 MDT	4.55	693	572
08291000	SANTA CRUZ RIVER NEAR CUNDIYO, NM	07/12 12:45 MDT	1.57	11	27.0
08294195	RIO NAMBE ABOVE NAMBE FALLS DAM NEAR NAMBE, NM	07/12 12:30 MDT	3.94	7.5	8.60
08294210	RIO NAMBE BELOW NAMBE FALLS DAM NEAR NAMBE, NM	07/12 12:45 MDT	0.64	5.7	24.0
08302500	TESUQUE CREEK ABOVE DIVERSIONS NEAR SANTA FE, NM	07/12 13:15 MDT	4.02	0.64	2.00
08313000	RIO GRANDE AT OTOWI BRIDGE, NM	07/12 13:00 MDT	3.91	1,270	1,490
08313500	COCHITI EAST SIDE MAIN CANAL AT COCHITI, NM	07/12 13:15 MDT	4.30	90	98.0
08314000	SILI MAIN CANAL (AT HEAD) AT COCHITI, NM	07/12 13:15 MDT	3.64	63	52.0
08315479	SANTA FE R ABV MCCLURE RES (1.5FT) NR SANTA FE, NM	/ 00:00	--	--	1.80
08315480	SANTA FE R ABV MCCLURE RES (8 FT), NR SANTA FE, NM	07/12 13:00 MDT	0.11	1.6	3.40
08316000	SANTA FE RIVER NEAR SANTA FE, NM	07/12 12:45 MDT	1.52	2.0	8.10
08316500	NICHOLS RESERVOIR NEAR SANTA FE N MEX	07/12 12:45 MDT	157.59	--	---
08317200	SANTA FE RIVER ABOVE COCHITI LAKE, NM	07/12 13:15 MDT	Eqp	--	6.10
		07/03 11:00 MDT	--	Eqp	6.10
08317400	RIO GRANDE BELOW COCHITI DAM, NM	07/12 13:15 MDT	3.09	1,420	1,570
08317950	GALISTEO CREEK BELOW GALISTEO DAM, NM	07/12 12:45 MDT	3.09	0.00	2.00
08319000	RIO GRANDE AT SAN FELIPE, NM	07/12 12:45 MDT	5.36	1,370	1,710
08324000	JEMEZ RIVER NEAR JEMEZ, NM	07/12 12:45 MDT	3.40	6.2	28.0
08328950	JEMEZ RIVER OUTLET BELOW JEMEZ CANYON DAM, NM	07/12 12:45 MDT	0.80	0.00	---
08329900	NORTH FLOODWAY CHANNEL NEAR ALAMEDA, NM	07/12 13:20 MDT	0.10	5.0	18.0
08329918	RIO GRANDE AT ALAMEDA BRIDGE AT ALAMEDA, NM	07/12 12:30 MDT	12.82	893	599
08329928	RIO GRANDE NR ALAMEDA, NM	07/12 13:00 MDT	3.23	839	962
08330000	RIO GRANDE AT ALBUQUERQUE, NM	07/12 13:15 MDT	3.19	720	1,340
08330600	TIJERAS ARROYO NR ALBUQUERQUE, NM	07/12 12:25 MDT	0.94	0.00	.010
08330775	SOUTH DIV CHANNEL ABV TIJERAS ARROYO NR ALBQ., NM	07/12 12:25 MDT	0.74	0.00	.11
08330875	RIO GRANDE AT ISLETA LAKES NR ISLETA, NM	07/12 13:00 MDT	4.72	692	601
08331160	RIO GRANDE NEAR BOSQUE FARMS, NM	07/12 12:45 MDT	12.96	86	281
08331510	RIO GRANDE AT STATE HWY 346 NEAR BOSQUE, NM	07/12 12:45 MDT	14.18	13	259
08334000	RIO PUERCO ABV ARROYO CHICO NR GUADALUPE, NM	07/12 07:00 MDT	4.60	***	4.70
08340500	ARROYO CHICO NR GUADALUPE, NM	07/12 13:00 MDT	1.71	***	16.0
08353000	RIO PUERCO NEAR BERNARDO, NM	07/12 13:00 MDT	2.85	0.00	43.0
08354900	RIO GRANDE FLOODWAY AT SAN ACACIA, NM	07/12 12:30 MDT	8.80	26	982
08355050	RIO GRANDE AT BRIDGE NEAR ESCONDIDA, NM	07/12 13:15 MDT	24.63	22	441
08355490	RIO GRANDE ABOVE US HWY 380 NR SAN ANTONIO, NM	07/12 13:15 MDT	27.38	4.5	441
08358300	RIO GRANDE CONVEYANCE CHANNEL AT SAN MARCIAL, NM	07/12 12:45 MDT	8.37	56	308
08358400	RIO GRANDE FLOODWAY AT SAN MARCIAL, NM	07/12 12:45 MDT	14.79	14	1,230
08361000	RIO GRANDE BELOW ELEPHANT BUTTE DAM, NM	07/12 13:00 MDT	5.93	1,620	1,780

El Conquistador: Special of the Day

El Conquistador is a new burrito this year~ A spicy jalapeno and cheddar stuffed sausage is wrapped with roasted corn, green chile and cheese in a flour tortilla. Enough to satisfy the toughest adventurer!