Author Archives: Melinda Green Harvey

the world’s most unlikely bait stand

I have always been under the impression that bait stands are close to, you know, bodies of water that may contain fish….

near Santa Rosa, New Mexico
photographed 5.28.2022

where you’ll find quality

I am pretty sure that most of my reader(s) are not aware that they could be purchasing their finer menswear in New Mexico. This inventory at this place runs the gamut from golf clothes to summer suits. And don’t forget that they offer service every day.

Clovis, New Mexico
photographed 5.27.2022

jumper

As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, some people slowly ease their way into this cold water. And some of them opt for the quick-entry method.

Me? Oh, I chose to stay dry.

Santa Rosa, New Mexico
photographed 5.27.2022

inked

This place is spring-fed and the water’s at a constant temperature of 62° – many people choose to ease their way in, stopping for a few minutes on the ledge until they reckon they won’t actually freeze if they get all the way wet.

Santa Rosa, New Mexico
photographed 5.28.2022

the stillness of the day

By mid-morning, the place was full of swimmers and scuba divers, which is why I went early – it’s the only time all day to see mirror-smooth water.

Santa Rosa, New Mexico
photographed 5.28.2022