My family rented kayaks and paddle boards all summer at Zia. Every time we went inside, the staff…read morewas professional and friendly. We will be back next year! Thank you!!

We rented two kayaks at 11 am and they told us an all-day rental means 24 hours ($29.95 each--a…read moregreat price) and allowed us to leave the kayaks on their property overnight and then even opened early so we could take them out again and even allowed us to change one of the kayaks for a stand-up paddleboard! They were so very helpful and friendly, I can't praise them enough!

Yesterday was my first time at Elephant Butte state park. My friend had been there and invited me…read more I took my dog with me. We had a great time. It was super fun to swim. The views are beautiful!

Do not waste your money coming here unless you want to spend your family day stranded in the…read moreblazing sun. We paid the entry fee to take our kids and dogs to the lake, followed the main road, and immediately turned toward the water only to get violently stuck in deep, un-warned soft sand. We spent nearly an hour freaking out in the brutal heat, shoveling sand, and panicking with our kids and pets in the vehicle. When I called the park office for assistance? Absolute silence. Nobody answered, nobody was available to help. If it weren't for the sheer grace of a random Good Samaritan who stopped to shovel and pull us out, we would have been completely stranded. What makes this infuriating is the absolute lack of accountability and communication from the staff. The girl who checked us in and took our money didn't say a single word, offer a map, or give any warning about the driving conditions near the water. As a state park, it is incredibly irresponsible not to warn paying customers and New Mexico residents about these massive sand traps. Total safety hazard and zero customer service. Avoid this place.

WOW!!! What a horseman- and the trails he uses for the pack trips! Good historian, musician,…read morehorseman, and cook. Took us into areas few folks will ever get a chance to see. We had our own horses, and some other folks rode Black Range horses- If ever in New Mexico and you want to really get into the wilderness- Mackie knows where to go and how to get you there. Already planning 2011 trip with him!!! Yahoo!!! LB South Carolina

The river was okay, however could have been better. The beavers were extremely polite and made the…read moretrip worth the while. The daddy beaver was a gentleman and a scholar!

White Water Weekends is basically a pleasant local guy who calls himself Captain Bob, who has a…read morewhite van, down by the river. He's got a plethora of inflatable kayaks and tubes, and life vests, and paddles. You phone him up, and he meets you at Rotary Club park in T or C, shuttles you and your party upriver, and you get in an inflatable kayak and cruise down the Rio Grande. You end at the same park where you left your car. We have done this 3 times now and it has always been a total blast. There isn't any white water, really, on the section that we go on, but on a hot day in Southern NM there is nothing like a little cruise down the river. It takes about 90 minutes to 2 hours depending on the water speed and any headwinds and it's incredibly reasonable--it was $35 total for three of us to go today. That's cheaper than going to the movies.

This is a fishing guide service! Best one ever! We had an excellent adventure! Our guide, Joel, put…read moreus on the fish! He really knows how to read the lake! We caught 23 white bass, 6 walleye and a big ole catfish! And he cleans and packs up the catch for you! He provides all the equipment and bottled water. And the boat was so comfortable it even has shade! It goes pretty fast too so if you're wearing a hat, hold on to it. Bring a lunch you'll need it because you'll want to stay out there even if you've already caught a bunch of fish right away! Which you will! Give Joel a call if you want to fish Elephant Butte!

I hate writing one-star reviews, but the class I attended yesterday was really that bad…read more Now, the thing is, in T or C, there aren't many options for yoga, so beggars can't be choosers. On a Friday evening, my girlfriend and I came here for the 1 hour Yoga Blend class. The instructor explained to us at the beginning that the class will be 40 minutes of yoga and 20 minutes of restorative. Cool. Our instructor, Patty Kearny, was keen to get to know us and asked us both what types of yoga we have practised and what we would be interested in working on during the class. Cool. My girlfriend has been practising Bikram but did make clear to Patty that she hadn't practised yoga in awhile. I told Patty that I had been practising yoga for over 15 years and I have practised many forms of yoga including Vinyasa, Hatha, Bikram and Resorative to name a few. I am not sure what ensued, but all I can say is that the class was not enjoyable for me. And I'll outline below why this class wasn't that great for me: 1) When I was in the downward dog position, Patty asked me to look at the mirror so to see how my back was not straight. I have been taught by other yoga teachers that when in downward dog, it is best not to crane your neck or else you will get a neck injury. I refused to turn my head and I think this angered Patty. 2) Patty did not start us with any warm-up poses like sun salutations and immediately started instructing us to get into very difficult poses including warrior I, which then went into extended triangle and followed by reverse triangle. She kept asking me to make adjustments, however, I was not warmed up and my hamstrings were extremely tight, so again, I refused to follow her adjustments for fear of injuring muscles that wasn't warmed up. 3) Now by this time, my girlfriend was completely lost and I found that the instructor did not give clear instructions and did not instruct which foot or arm for poses. My friend was a good sport and just tried her best. 4) Halfway through the class, Patty states that she is getting the vibe that I am not enjoying the class and if I would like to do something else, she is welcome to suggestions. I did not say anything, but by this time, I just wanted to get the class over and leave the studio. And, I have never had an instructor say this to me in the 15 years I have practised yoga. 5) Patty tried to get us both into camel pose, however, this is also one of the more difficult poses and you really have to be warmed up to achieve this pose. Both of us has not worked up a sweat and it wasn't exactly the best pose for those that haven't practised in awhile. 6) Restorative portion of the class was basically the wheelbarrow pose and my girlfriend could not get into this pose as she has some right knee issues. Classes are $10, unless noted otherwise. Yoga mats, blocks, bolsters, straps, and blankets are all provided. Overall, this class was not relaxing and I did not find the instructor knowledgeable or willing to meet her students where they were. It was disappointing as I really wanted to like this class and had been excited all week to attend the class, only to be let down. I may give it another shot when I am back in T or C, but for now, I am going to put this one on the back burner.

A sun-dappled neighborhood yoga studio in a historic building with stained-glass, wood floors, and…read moretin ceiling. I took a class taught by a caring instructor. I was among a diverse group of students of various skill levels, and we all seemed to have a good time. Mats, bolsters, blocks, blankets, straps - all provided. Recommended! ~Dane Findley https://overfiftyandfit.com/

They don't have booze, but they do have propane. So stop at Pats for beer and go here to gas up…read more Great people!

Avoid this place at all costs. Had boat serviced there and was ripped off. Returned to facility…read moreimmediately after testing boat and was assured work was performed to Mercury specs. Took boat to an authorized Mercury outboard repair facility and discovered wrong year water pumps were installed. Engines preformed perfectly after correct parts were installed. The owner (Bob) and mechanic both knew what they did and instead of ordering correct parts they used what they had. This could have caused both of my expensive outboards to have catastrophic failure costing me THOUSANDS. Avoid these individuals.

This beautiful pool is such an asset to this town, well known for it's healing waters. The pool is…read moreheated, covered in the cold months, open air in the summer. It is open for laps first thing in the mornings. It has therapeutic hours after that, with informal meet ups for water aerobics. With provided kick boards, noodles, water dumbbells, and lifebelts, you can develop your own training plan. or just come enjoy during open swims in the afternoons. The pool is 30 meters in length, so you can really get that stroke tuned up!