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Furry Kids of Plateau Hame De Colquhoun

We tend to show the dogs but haven’t really done much of an introduction.

Weillow

Weillow is a 13 year old chocolate lab mix. She has been with me since she was 8 weeks old. I was at work and had a person ask me if I wanted this starved puppy. She was so scared, and you could see every bone. She looked like a walking Skelton.

I took her with me, and we went straight to the vet. The vet wasn’t sure she live, he started her with vaccines right then.

I took her home, and she would just hide, wouldn’t play with other animals, especially not us. She kept her tail between her legs. It took me a couple week’s of loving, tons of food. Before she came to me,play and wagg her tail.

I took her everywhere, work, and school to socialize her. She did come out of her shell, she’s VERY protective of me . When she was younger, she had a lot of issues with men.

When I met Brent, Weillow was 2 and was so fearful of him that he had to carry her to go outside. Brent did a lot of work with her to accept him and other men. She has gotten past most of her fears towards men, but still has issues with bearded men.


Dreugan

Dreugan is a 110 lb 3/4 Husky, 1/4 Rottweiler. He will be 3 years old, Jan 1 2024.

Dreugan was a birthday present from Brent to me. Brent knew Weillow was getting older and slowing down.

Dreugan is vocal like a Husky. He’s protective like a Rottweiler. Though he does have anxiety issues, especially towards other dogs.

We had worked with him on his dog issues, but everything I get some of his fears better. He gets attacked. He’s been attacked by 3 different pitbulls, once in our car. Anne was getting into the car when a pittbull dashed inside the car and attacked Dreugan on my lap. He was attacked by a German shepherd at a truckstop, the German shepherd was not leashed Dreugan was.

He even got attacked at a dog park while he was on leash. 3 Boston terreirs came over and attacked him. He could have easily hurt them, but he hid behind me. Until they came back the second round and started towards me. He then got aggressive. Brent grabbed the terriers and told the owner to get them before they got hurt.


Amigo

Amigo is Brents dog and just turned 1 on July 20th, 2023. We are not ones that get puppies from parking lots or pet stores. But we broke that rule with Amigo. When we seen the puppies at Walmart Brent and I said pretty much at the same time, “Let’s go look” we never go look.

When we got to the car, there were a bunch of pups about 8, many of them multiple colored ones very flashy and cute. But it was Amigo that came to us. We didn’t know what to do, we tried to put him down but he didn’t want to go.

We asked all the normal questions.. vaccines, bred, age. We couldn’t see the parents but that’s okay.

He hadn’t had any vaccines. They knew his birthday, and they said his mother was a Pitt bull, father Lab, German Shepherd.

We really had no idea what to do, we don’tagree with paying for unvacinnated pups or support backyard breeders.. But also realized he’s a black pup, and black dogs tend not to be adopted as easy. Since he wanted to be with us, we said sure.

Upon leaving, the people that had him told us they’ll be having more pups if we want more. That really upset me hearing, but we just walked away and took Amigo to tractor supply and gave him his first vaccine in the parking lot.

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August 2, 2023, at Plateau Hame De Colquhoun

It’s Wednesday August 2nd already. Anne Calhoun just finished her first semester of college. The West Mesa Haunted Hay Ride is just around the corner!

We also have the Camping and Movie Night coming up in just a few weeks. I am on the look out for a movie for the September Camping and Movie Night. I would like to do a double feature of both the new and old Haunted Mansion, but I’m not sure the new one will be available by then.

If you have any suggestions on movies we’d love to hear it!

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” Plateau Hame De Colquhoun is located on the southern point of the West Mesa by Bosque, New Mexico off I25 just 41 miles south of Albuquerque. A place for fun and relaxation, star gazing all year long. Visit our website for more information.

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August 2, 2023, at Plateau Hame De Colquhoun

It’s Wednesday August 2nd already. Anne Calhoun just finished her first semester of college. The West Mesa Haunted Hay Ride is just around the corner!

We also have the Camping and Movie Night coming up in just a few weeks. I am on the look out for a movie for the September Camping and Movie Night. I would like to do a double feature of both the new and old Haunted Mansion, but I’m not sure the new one will be available by then.

If you have any suggestions on movies we’d love to hear it!

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” Plateau Hame De Colquhoun is located on the southern point of the West Mesa by Bosque, New Mexico off I25 just 41 miles south of Albuquerque. A place for fun and relaxation, star gazing all year long. Visit our website for more information.

#plateauhamedecolquhoun #artoftinyliving #movienight #desert #musicinthedesert #desertlife #desertlifestyle #offgridliving #offgridhomestead #homestead #modernpioneerism #musician #jafoproductions #westmeshauntedhayride #nomads #nomadgathering #dustynail #soundengineer #livemusic #nomadgatheringinthedesert #art #movie #camping #generalstore #venue #unm #universityofnewmexico #ziametweatherstationprogram #hauntedplaces #hauntedhayride

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August 19th Camping and Movie Night

We got a good rain last night which so far has help to cool it off a little.

Come out to the desert enjoy a night under the New Mexico skies while watching a movie!

Saturday August 19th is the Camping and Movie Night ! The movie playing is “Bohemian Rhapsody “

The movie is free to watch, free parking available.  VIP parking and Campsites can be booked through the website. Gift bags for the first 5 to book online.

You may also book a first come first serve site until 5 pm August 19th at the Dusty Nail General Store !

We look forward to seeing everyone!

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” Plateau Hame De Colquhoun is located on the southern point of the West Mesa by Bosque, New Mexico off I25 just 41 miles south of Albuquerque. A place for fun and relaxation, star gazing all year long. Visit our website for more information.

#plateauhamedecolquhoun #artoftinyliving #movienight #desert #musicinthedesert #desertlife #desertlifestyle #offgridliving #offgridhomestead #homestead #modernpioneerism #musician #jafoproductions #westmeshauntedhayride #nomads #nomadgathering #dustynail #soundengineer #livemusic #nomadgatheringinthedesert #art #movie #camping #generalstore #venue #unm #universityofnewmexico #ziametweatherstationprogram #hauntedplaces #hauntedhayride

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Worked on the Studio

The Studio is slowly getting organized. Today we worked in the 115 degeee heat on unboxing the books and putting them on the shelf. All the books are organized by the authors last name and in alphabetical order. Or so I thought, I was the one that packed all 30 boxes of books, I thought I got them all off the shelves in order. But I guess I got a few books mixed up. I really can’t remember as I boxed them in 2019. But we did get 11 boxes done today. We are on the look out for one maybe 2 more book shelves. Also big pallets, so we can get the other solar setup built. If you know of any please let us know.

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” Plateau Hame De Colquhoun is located on the southern point of the West Mesa by Bosque, New Mexico off I25 just 41 miles south of Albuquerque. A place for fun and relaxation, star gazing all year long. Visit our website for more information.

#plateauhamedecolquhoun #artoftinyliving #movienight #desert #musicinthedesert #desertlife #desertlifestyle #offgridliving #offgridhomestead #homestead #modernpioneerism #musician #jafoproductions #westmeshauntedhayride #nomads #nomadgathering #dustynail #soundengineer #livemusic #nomadgatheringinthedesert #art #movie #camping #generalstore #venue #unm #universityofnewmexico #ziametweatherstationprogram #hauntedplaces #hauntedhayride

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Trip to Alamogordo

Yesterday we took a 3 hour trip to Alamogordo to pick up some stuff for the West Mesa Haunted Hay Ride . We had called around and this was the only place within the state that had it.

We only have 21 days before the Camping and Movie Night the movie will be Bohemian Rhapsody . We are still looking for a movie for September and willing to take suggestions.

For more information about the Camping and Movie Night and the West Mesa Haunted Hayride visit our website or Facebook page!

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” Plateau Hame De Colquhoun is located on the southern point of the West Mesa by Bosque, New Mexico off I25 just 41 miles south of Albuquerque. A place for fun and relaxation, star gazing all year long. Visit our website for more information.

#plateauhamedecolquhoun #artoftinyliving #movienight #desert #musicinthedesert #desertlife #desertlifestyle #offgridliving #offgridhomestead #homestead #modernpioneerism #musician #jafoproductions #westmeshauntedhayride #nomads #nomadgathering #dustynail #soundengineer #livemusic #nomadgatheringinthedesert #art #movie #camping #generalstore #venue #unm #universityofnewmexico #ziametweatherstationprogram #hauntedplaces #hauntedhayride

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Hard Month

This month has been hard with both positive and negative things going on.

The heat has been nearly oppressive for a month and there is still a few days to go before the meteorologist says it might break.
Let’s hope so, because some folks don’t have a support system and it apparently has made them go completely insane.

We had one of the largest groups of campers at one time being nearly thirty people over all. It was certainly a challenge, we learned, we delt, we succeeded.

The long dog days, do however bring beautiful nights and sunsets with millions of stars.

Amigo turned one year…getting to be a good pup, and one of us here has begun her transition back to school.

Still a challenge getting a foothold on the local people to enjoy coming out, but travelers are always a pleasure to have visit.

Can’t wait for fall when some new and some returning events will be happening. Stay tuned for info.

We here at Plateau Hame De Colquhoun hope everyone is doing well and making the best of where they are ….and this means you too.

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Dogs in the car and heat

Yet another hot day. Dreugan. Amigo and I are sitting in the AC car while Brent and Anne run into Walmart. A couple days a week we run Anne to college. While waiting for her to be done we tend to run errands like get water and sometimes ice for the neighbors.

Today Brent and I sat in the shade at a local park. While sitting there Amigo begged for us to turn on the air even though it wasn’t that bad.

Dreugan did not drive, he’s still not the best at paying attention.

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Upcoming Events at Plateau Hame De Colquhoun

August 19th will be the next Camping and Movie Night we’ll be watching Bohemian Rhapsody. Come sit under the beautiful New Mexico stars, in the middle of the desert, on top of a small mesa over looking the Rio Grande Valley.

The movie is free to watch, free parking available. VIP packing and Camping available, book your site or parking spot through the website!

The West Mesa Haunted Hay Ride will be October 20 and 21. 2 nights (each night different) of Halloween music, bonfires, fortune teller. A Saturday night show with Advocatus Diaboli, food vendor. The Hayride and shows are highly suggested for 16 years and older. Parental supervision is advice.Adult Content. Violence.

We offer Camping packages for one or both nights. Check out the website or Facebook page for more information!

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” Plateau Hame De Colquhoun is located on the southern point of the West Mesa by Bosque, New Mexico off I25 just 41 miles south of Albuquerque. A place for fun and relaxation, star gazing all year long. Visit our website for more information.

#plateauhamedecolquhoun #artoftinyliving #movienight #desert #musicinthedesert #desertlife #desertlifestyle #offgridliving #offgridhomestead #homestead #modernpioneerism #musician #jafoproductions #westmeshauntedhayride #nomads #nomadgathering #dustynail #soundengineer #livemusic #nomadgatheringinthedesert #art #movie #camping #generalstore #venue #unm #universityofnewmexico #ziametweatherstationprogram #hauntedplaces #hauntedhayride

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Hot July Days

Usually, when the sun goes down after a 100 + days, it’s cools down. We tend to sit outside, watch the dogs and cats play, work on projects, or, as in the photo Anne is working on homework. We’ve found that trying to cool the RV off for a few hours isn’t worth it. If we get we’re the heat is really hitting us hard, we drive into town in the AC car, get showers, get a few groceries, and cool off. The dogs really love riding in the cool car. The only issue we have is due to the dogs we use the remote start while showering (it’s more secure than starting and let run with the key) the remote starter only runs 15 minutes before it shuts off. We set a timer and so far it’s been working.