We spent more time in New Mexico than we had planned. We ended up needing more than new shocks put on the RV we also needed the wheel bearings replaced. So we took a few little road trips around the area as long as we had time. One of our favorite little trips is a drive up into the Black Mountains. It is just west of Elephant Butte and about 4000 more feet up. At the top you are at almost 8000 feet. This is part of the Gila National Forest and there are lots of forest roads and trails to explore.
We took a short hike along one of the forest service roads and came across a javelina (a kind of wild pig). I didn't have a camera so no picture. We left quickly since they can be unpredictable. We also saw some mule deer. As we were about to leave two guys pulling a camper pulled in where we were and said they were going to camp on the spot and hunt elk. They had luck in the past bagging an elk in the same area so they were hoping to get lucky again. We let them know about the javelina we saw but they didn't seem too concerned.
We finally got the work done on the RV and hit the road. Now we are happily in Yuma, AZ where we will spend the winter.
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