4CU Rock-n-Ritas Rally

[TBRich]

The Four Corners Unit announces a new rally with a twist — a Southern New Mexico “progressive” rally 20-24 September, 2014!

We will convene at City of Rocks State Park, North of Deming, NM, for two nights and then caravan south to Pancho Villa State Park in Columbus, NM, near the Mexico border for an additional two night stay. There will be an optional walk-over-the border lunch at The Pink Store, in Las Palomas, Chihauhua, MX, and their famous Margaritas (while you shop)!

City of Rocks features an unexpected and fascinating volcanic geological formation with easy hiking, spectacular sunsets and dark skies for star gazing at the park observatory.Pancho Villa State Park includes an exhibit hall and historic structures capturing the history of the 1916 Pancho Villa Raid on Fort Furlong.

Please visit the rally page for more information and to sign up, and check back here for future posts ad details get firmed up....

We hope you can make it!

[TBRich]

Oops...those dates should be 20-24 September (didn't catch that soon enough to edit it in the original post) ... also early arrivals can get there on the 19th.

[blmitch5]

Originally Posted by TBRich

The Four Corners Unit announces a new rally with a twist — a Southern New Mexico “progressive” rally 20-24 September, 2014!

We will convene at City of Rocks State Park, North of Deming, NM, for two nights and then caravan south to Pancho Villa State Park in Columbus, NM, near the Mexico border for an additional two night stay. There will be an optional walk-over-the border lunch at The Pink Store, in Las Palomas, Chihauhua, MX, and their famous Margaritas (while you shop)!

City of Rocks features an unexpected and fascinating volcanic geological formation with easy hiking, spectacular sunsets and dark skies for star gazing at the park observatory.Pancho Villa State Park includes an exhibit hall and historic structures capturing the history of the 1916 Pancho Villa Raid on Fort Furlong.

Please visit the rally page for more information and to sign up, and check back here for future posts ad details get firmed up....

We hope you can make it!

Fixed it.

[TBRich]

Thanks for fixing that, Brad!

[TBRich]

Update...

The official sign-up for the Ritas-n-Rocks Rally now stands at 13 rigs (more than shown on the Forums sign-up page).... These are folks who are sure they are coming plus a few who are going to try to come ... We have not sent out the final details and official registration form yet .... but that will be coming in the not-too-distant future... So if you are interested in joining us, sign up and/or drop us an email...

Rally on!

[TBRich]

The Rocks-n-Ritas Rally calendar rally page has been updated with more details and information.

A downloadable Registration Form is below. You can also email one of the hosts for additional information and a Registration Form.

Hope to see you there!

[toocubed]

On the Forums trying to fill in the registration for rock 'n ritas

[TBRich]

Originally Posted by toocubed

On the Forums trying to fill in the registration for rock 'n ritas

Paul...

Go to the post just before yours and download the form there...the form on the sign-up page is not interactive...but if you can print the page you will get it. I'll aslo email you the form.

[Luigi123]

Does anyone know of a Regional Rally at Santa Fe skies September 10-14th--if so, what is the format as compared to other week end 4CU Rallys in Region 11?

[Howard E]

Originally Posted by Luigi123

Does anyone know of a Regional Rally at Santa Fe skies September 10-14th--if so, what is the format as compared to other week end 4CU Rallys in Region 11?

The Region 11 rally is both a rally and business meeting for Region 11. I have not seen a schedule for that rally but it will probably be a bit more organized and formal than a 4CU rally.

[Howard E]

September 12th is the registration deadline for the Rocks-n-Ritas rally. We need to have your registration form and rally fee payment by that date so we have a firm headcount and know how much food and supplies to purchase.

There are spaces available at the time of this posting.

[toocubed]

We are going to be at Roper Lake the 17 &18 before coming to City of Rocks and then afterwards we are going to Karchner Caverns the 24 & 25 if anyone is going to be in the neighborhood.

[TBRich]

Despite tow vehicle issues for a few attendees (they both now have new trucks!) ... and heavy rain at Pancho Villa State Park creating big messy mud hole for our arrival there by caravan for the 2nd leg ... in true 4CU spirit and determination to have a great time, our little gang of happy campers managed to come away smiling and satisfied.

Everyone was charmed and delighted the unexpected beauty of City of Rocks State Park ... and — once we conquered the mud — Pancho Villa was good, too ... complete with a trip to Mexico for lunch and margaritas, our spaghetti dinner and "comfort food" potluck. Thanks everyone for coming and pitching in ... your presence made it all work!

Pic #1: Entrance to the Orion Group Area at City of Rocks...
Pic #2: The upper end of the Orion Group Area...tucked up against the rocks...
Pic #3: Vintage rig parked near the entrance to the Orion Group Area...
Pic #4: Otherworldly City of Rocks State Park formations...
Pic #5: City of Rocks State Park from a vantage point (pic by SusanR)...
Pic #6: Plenty of food...no one goes hungry!
Pic #7: Getting ready to caravan to Pancho Villa from City of Rocks...
Pic #8: Caravan to Pancho Villa (pic by SusanR)
Pic #9: The sun came out and we found sites on higher ground at Pancho Villa...this was the DRIER area! It was interesting watching 12 Airstreams doing donuts in the mud...
Pic #10: Lunch at The Pink Store in Palomas, MX...about 3 miles south of Pancho Villa State Park...

[Hittenstiehl]

Tb pictures look great. We are eager to start up again and see all at lake pleasant.

[eubank]

Looks like it was a lot of fun!

Lynn

[RamblinManGa]

Hi from AZ. . . Thanks for sharing the pics, looks like a cool place. Sorry we didn't make it, but we'll be at Balloon Fiesta in a couple of days, & hope to see everybody day after Turkey at Lake Pleasant.. . . later, Craig

[warbler5]

What a great rally location!!! I love the pics of you guys caravanning into the campground! I wish we could have joined you....