Enchanted Trails RV Resort, NM

There has not been much exciting here at Enchanted Trails RV Resort except beautiful sunrises to the east, gorgeous sunsets to the west, grounds flanked by three extinct volcanoes and the majestic Sandia Mountains and overlooking the city of Albuquerque with twinkling nighttime lights.  However, the facility does have a history which is interesting.

 Enchanted Trails was originally known as Hill Top Trading Post and was constructed in the 1940's featuring a flat roofed adobe style which has been altered several times over the years.  The building was built to attract passersby on historic Route 66.  There were teepees on the roof line , a burro wandering in the parking lot, big arrows sticking out of the ground and even a stuffed bear at the door.

While all of the fore mentioned have disappeared, there are still numerous old artifacts on the property including 7 vintage trailers and cars, a wagon, and a metal garage covered with old metal signs from days gone by.  The laundry room is probably the only one in the city that sports a mangle iron and a ringer washer.

In the early 1970's the property was converted into a campground and has been the backdrop for several mediocre films and recently the Hudson and vintage trailers were featured in a Route 66 travel video and in a magazine called Caravan.  Check out the website at www.enchantedtrails.com to view videos of the vintage trailers.  All but one of these trailers is available for rental at the Resort.

This past weekend the New Mexico State Samboree took place here with Good Sam members and chapters from throughout the state in attendance.  Samborees are a gathering of chapters and members for a weekend of games, seminars, vendors, entertainment and camaraderie.  For us, it was a chance to catch up with many friends we made when we were active members in a local chapter and on the state staff.

Ron's eyelid surgery last Thursday went well and he is on the way to seeing more clearly now that his eyelids have been lifted up.  He has been a good patient and has obeyed most of the doctor's instructions.  He does look a bit like a raccoon or like he either hit a wall or I punched him out but that is clearing up nicely.