New Mexico - Land Of Enchantment
Not to mention it's also the home of the Brown, Cutthroat and Rainbow Trout and the Lein Family!
The state of New Mexico holds so many great memories for the Lein family. We have been camping and fishing at Coopers El Vado Ranch for many, many years. The fishing at the ranch is always great. We routinely catch 20 inch or larger Brown and Rainbow trout.
Even better than the fishing is the opportunity to spend time around David Cooper and his family. They own the ranch and are the most incredible folks you would ever want to meet. The fish in the picture below made for a wonderful fish dinner that evening. Brown trout, fried in an iron skillet, accompanied by Mimi's skillet fried hash brown potato's and Jannie's potato soup. Everyone was able to enjoy fresh fish and wonderful company. I ask you, does it get any better than that?
One thing I dearly love about the state of New Mexico is that it offers so many beautiful scenic vistas. The mountains, rivers and lakes have inspired many an artist (Patricia Lein).
Look closely as this photo includes some of the native inhabitants of New Mexico. In the top of the photo you can see a number of large female elk. The northern New Mexico mountains are home to a rather large herd of elk.
The state also has an incredibly large population of Mule Deer as well. These deer are not the small white tails that you see in other parts of the country. Folks, these Mule Deer are some hefty critters. One mule deer can supply enough meat to feed a New Mexico family all winter.
