White-water rafting on the Rio Grande in New Mexico is a huge rush and a little scary, too By Gerald E. McLeod, Fri., June 29, 2007. Tweet. print. write a letter. Photo By Gerald E. McLeod.

I quickly learned what to do and not do on this Class 4-plus stretch of river. Rule No. 1: Stay in the boat. Rule No. 2: Don’t fall out of ...

The Rio Grande, downstream of where we are, is considered ecologically sound because of fresh water spring flow. But where we’re rafting, and farther upstream, water quality isn’t quite as good.

The original "Bridge to Nowhere" in New Mexico is an iconic destination that you may recognize from famous film sets, near an artsy town you should visit.

The second day on the river was much like the first, but hotter and drier. As we glided by, wild turkeys waddled on the shore, and turtles, mostly one to a rock, stretched toward the sun. River ott… ...

Rafting the Rio Grande West Texas paddle trip showcases state's natural beauty. ... A 191-mile ribbon of the Rio Grande earned the designation in 1978, and we’re covering 33 miles of it.

Apr. 5—The profound astonishment that accompanied my initial encounter with the Rio Grande Gorge has yet to diminish on subsequent viewings of the gaping crevice that slices 800 feet deep into ...

recent rafting deaths in the rio grande are raising alarms for new mexicans wanting to enjoy the rapids. andres valle in taos, where even experienced river guides are running into dangerous waters.