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The Monsoon Arrives: First Real Rain Hits the New Mexico Desert | Off-Grid Storm Adventure at Plateau Hame De Colquhoun

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The Monsoon Arrives: First Real Rain Hits the New Mexico Desert

After months of extreme heat, dry conditions, and the relentless New Mexico desert sun, the skies have finally opened. The first real rain of the year has arrived at Plateau Hame De Colquhoun, marking the beginning of monsoon season on the mesa.

For those living off-grid, rain is more than just weather—it is a moment of change. The sound of rain hitting the desert, the smell of wet earth, and the transformation of the landscape remind us how powerful and important every storm can be.

This is the beginning of our monsoon journey as we document the storms, the calm between weather systems, and the way the desert comes alive after rainfall.

The First Monsoon Storm of the Year

The first major storm of the season arrived with powerful energy. Dark clouds rolled across the New Mexico desert, winds moved through the mesa, and much-needed rain began falling across the land.

After weeks of intense summer heat, the cooler air and rainfall brought a welcome change. The desert, which can appear quiet and still during dry periods, begins to transform when the monsoon arrives.

During monsoon season, we experience:

  • Dramatic desert storm clouds
  • Powerful rain and changing weather patterns
  • Cooler temperatures after extreme heat
  • New life returning to the landscape
  • The challenges and rewards of off-grid living

At Plateau Hame De Colquhoun, every storm becomes part of the story of living with the land.

Watch the First Monsoon Storm

Experience the arrival of the first real rain of the year as the New Mexico monsoon begins.

In this video:

  • First desert rainfall of the season
  • Storm clouds moving across the mesa
  • Off-grid living during extreme weather
  • The beauty of New Mexico desert storms

A Break Between Storms: The Calm Before the Next Wave

After the first storm moved through, we entered a brief break between storms.

The desert became quiet again, but the skies showed signs that more weather was on the way. These moments between storms are some of the most beautiful parts of desert living—the cooler air, the changing clouds, and the anticipation of the next rainfall.

Monsoon season in New Mexico is unpredictable. One moment the desert can be dry and still, and the next it can be filled with thunder, wind, and rain.

This constant change is what makes desert life so unique.

Watch the Break Between Storms

Join us during a peaceful moment between storms as we watch monsoon season continue across the New Mexico desert.

Living Off-Grid During Monsoon Season

Off-grid living means being connected to the environment around us. Weather affects our daily routines, solar power, outdoor projects, animals, and life on the mesa.

Rain brings challenges, but it also brings appreciation.

Every storm reminds us why we chose this lifestyle:

  • To experience nature firsthand
  • To protect and preserve the land
  • To build a community connected to the desert
  • To appreciate the simple moments that many people never see

Music in the Desert: Original Music From the Mesa

The soundtrack to this desert journey features original music by:

🎵 Brent Calhoun
🎵 Advocatus Diaboli
🎵 Advocatus Diaboli and the Grim Leafer Band

Through Music in the Desert, we share original songs, independent music, and stories inspired by life experiences, creativity, and the landscape around us.

Follow the Monsoon Journey at Plateau Hame De Colquhoun

Continue following our off-grid desert adventure as we document:

🌵 New Mexico desert living
⛈️ Monsoon season storms
🌧️ Rain in the desert
🏕️ Off-grid campground life
🎶 Original independent music
🔥 Music in the Desert performances

The monsoon has arrived, and this is only the beginning of the desert transformation.

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Colquhoun Entertainment: Off-Grid Desert Music, Live Shows, Paranormal Mystery & New Mexico Adventures

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Colquhoun Entertainment Brings Music, Mystery & Off-Grid Desert Entertainment To Life

Welcome To Colquhoun Entertainment (Plateau Hame De Colquhoun)

Deep in the New Mexico desert, Colquhoun Entertainment is creating a unique world where original music, off-grid living, campground adventures, livestream entertainment, and paranormal mysteries come together.

From the desert stage to online audiences around the world, Colquhoun Entertainment shares the journey of building something different — a place where creativity, storytelling, and community meet.

Music In The Desert: Live Music From The New Mexico Desert

The heart of Colquhoun Entertainment is Music in the Desert, featuring:

  • 🎸 Brent Calhoun
  • 🔥 Advocatus Diaboli
  • 🎶 The Grim Leafer Band
  • 🌵 Original songs created from decades of songwriting

Join us on Advocatus Diaboli’s TikTok profile every:

  • Tuesday
  • Thursday
  • Saturday

for Music in the Desert livestream shows featuring guests from Colquhoun Entertainment.

Catch Music in the Desert Sundays on YouTube through Colquhoun Entertainment.

Follow Advocatus Diaboli as we continue growing the show and bringing more desert-born music to audiences everywhere

Polyanna Spectral Investigator (PSI): Where The Afterlife Investigates The Living

Wednesdays and Fridays enter the mysterious world of:

Polyanna Spectral Investigator (PSI)

👁️ “Where the afterlife investigates the living…”

PSI explores strange questions, unusual encounters, and the mysteries between the known and unknown.

A unique paranormal entertainment experience where curiosity leads the investigation.

Behind The Scenes: Building An Off-Grid Entertainment World

Follow our behind-the-scenes livestreams as we share:

  • 🌵 Running an off-grid campground
  • 🔨 Building and improving our desert property
  • 🎥 Producing livestream shows
  • 🎸 Creating music content
  • 🔥 Desert living challenges and adventures
  • 🏕️ Life away from traditional entertainment spaces

Colquhoun Entertainment is more than a show — it is the story of creating an entertainment destination from the ground up.

Original Music Available Everywhere

Listen to music from:

  • Brent Calhoun
  • Advocatus Diaboli
  • The Grim Leafer Band

Available on:

  • Spotify
  • YouTube Music
  • Amazon Music
  • iTunes
  • More streaming platforms

Follow The Colquhoun Entertainment Journey

Subscribe, follow, and join a growing community discovering:

🌵 Off-grid desert living
🎸 Original music
👁️ Paranormal entertainment
🔥 Behind-the-scenes creativity
🎥 Independent entertainment production

The desert has a story — and we are sharing it one episode at a time.

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Off-Grid Living in New Mexico Desert | Real Life at Colquhoun Entertainment

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Living off-grid in the New Mexico desert sounds simple from the outside.

Open land. Quiet surroundings. Freedom.

But the reality is something very different.

The desert has its own rules—and it doesn’t adjust for anyone.

The wind alone can change everything. It doesn’t just blow—it pushes, rattles, and tests everything you’ve built. Some nights, it sounds like it’s trying to tear things apart.

Then there’s the temperature.

Summers regularly hit the high 90s and 100s, and on some days, even push as high as 120. The sun is constant and intense, even in the winter, drying everything out and burning through anything left exposed.

The ground itself holds that heat. Sand can get so hot you feel it through your shoes. Walking barefoot in the summer? That’s a mistake most people only make once.

And the sand doesn’t stay outside.

On windy days, it moves through everything—getting into your eyes, ears, nose, and somehow making its way inside your home no matter what you do. Out here, there’s no such thing as completely keeping it out.

Winter brings a different kind of challenge.

Contrary to what many expect, the desert isn’t always warm. Temperatures drop into the teens, sometimes even single digits. Snow does happen. Cold is real here—and it demands preparation.

Then there’s the quiet.

For some, it’s peaceful. For others, it’s overwhelming. Out here, silence isn’t just the absence of noise—it’s something you feel.

People come out here for different reasons.

Some come prepared, ready to learn, adapt, and respect the environment. They understand that off-grid living comes with a constant learning curve.

Others come expecting it to be easy—and quickly realize it’s not.

And then there are those who come to get away from something. Depending on what they’re running from, that can bring its own set of challenges.

At the end of the day, off-grid living in the desert isn’t about comfort.

It’s about reality.

It’s about adapting, learning, and continuing forward no matter what the environment throws at you.

It’s not for everyone.

But for those who choose it, there’s nothing else like it.

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Off-Grid Desert Wildlife & Scenic Views | Music in the Desert

Ka-Hoon Campground

Watch this amazing short video from our off-grid homestead in the New Mexico desert! From unexpected wildlife visitors — like a fox spotted during the Super Bowl — to breathtaking desert scenery, every moment here is unique. Experience the magic of our solar-powered, off-grid lifestyle and explore live music performances by Advocatus Diaboli and the Grim Leafer Band.

Stay tuned for Music in the Desert livestreams, happening Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Enjoy originals, covers, parodies, and storytelling — all set against the backdrop of the New Mexico desert.

🌵 Learn about our campground & events: http://www.plateauhamedecolquhoun.com

🎶 Explore our music: http://www.advocatusdiaboliandthegrimleaferband.com

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Desert Dogs Take Over Off-Grid Life! You Won’t Believe What They Do Every Day!

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**Desert Dog Chronicles: Life With Our Off-Grid Canine Crew**

Living off-grid in the New Mexico desert brings a mix of peace, chaos, wildlife, and plenty of four-legged entertainment. Our dogs have become masters of desert life, each with a personality that adds something unique to our days. From patrol duties to playtime to dealing with unexpected nighttime visitors, every day is its own adventure.

## **Meet the Desert Crew**

### **Dreugan – The Commander**

Dreugan is the leader of the group, the one who takes charge, keeps watch, and makes sure everyone is doing exactly what they *should* be doing… even if they rarely are. He oversees everything with a seriousness that makes the rest of the chaos even funnier.

### **Vibria – The Fearless Powerhouse**

Vibria may be young, but she’s strong, fast, and muscled up—a true desert athlete. She barrels across the sand with confidence, taking on bushes, wind, odd noises, and imaginary threats with equal enthusiasm. Nothing scares her, and nothing slows her down.

### **Lurch – The Proper Gentleman**

Lurch approaches desert life with elegance, caution, and a surprising amount of politeness. Whether he’s stepping over rocks or weaving through brush, he does it like he’s wearing an evening coat and should not be soiled.

### **Persephone – The Ball Enthusiast**

Persephone has one mission in life: **her ball**. She doesn’t dig, wander, or chase after desert creatures. Instead, she sits in perfect focus, waiting for playtime. The world could fall apart around her, and she would still be locked onto that ball like it holds the secrets of the universe.

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## **Daily Life in the Desert**

Each day begins with energy, excitement, and the dogs bursting into the outdoors like it’s their personal playground. Dreugan immediately takes charge of patrol, Vibria launches into high-speed adventures, Lurch attempts to stay clean and composed, and Persephone waits patiently for someone—anyone—to throw that ball.

The desert gives them plenty to investigate: shifting scents, rustling brush, birds overhead, and the occasional coyote strolling by. It’s a never-ending landscape of curiosity, freedom, and fun.

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## **Nighttime Visitors: The Free-Range Bulls**

When evening falls, the desert comes alive in a very different way. New Mexico is a free-range state, meaning cattle can roam anywhere in their designated range unless fenced out. That includes right by our home—something we’re perfectly fine with.

The bulls especially seem to enjoy our area. Some nights they challenge each other, bellowing, hollering, and wrestling until sunrise. It’s loud, chaotic, and very much part of our off-grid life.

The dogs take it all in stride. Dreugan stays alert, Vibria watches with interest, Lurch keeps a respectful distance, and Persephone continues to focus entirely on her ball.

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## **Life Off-Grid Brings Stories Worth Sharing**

Living in the desert with this crew means there’s always something happening—unexpected visitors, playful chaos, and moments of pure comedy. Our dogs love the space to run, explore, and express their personalities in ways only the desert can inspire.

Every day here brings a new story, and these four make sure it’s never boring.

http://www.plateauhamedecolquhoun.com

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#OffgridTalk #DesertDogs #DogComedy #KaHoonCampground #ColquhounEntertainment

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Why Cattle Keep Visiting Our Home—Life in a New Mexico Free-Range State Explained!

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Why the Cattle Keep Visiting Our House — Life in a Free-Range State**

*(Off-Grid Talk from Plateau Hame De Colquhoun)*

If you’ve ever watched our **Offgrid Talk** videos or tuned in to **Music in the Desert**, you already know that living out here at **Plateau Hame De Colquhoun** comes with some surprises. But one of the questions we get most often—especially on TikTok—is:

**“Why are there cattle at your house?”**

Fair question.
And the answer is simple:

### **We live in New Mexico… a free-range state.**

That means cattle are free to roam in their designated grazing areas, and unless *we* put up fencing (which we really don’t want to), the cows are basically allowed to drop by whenever they feel like it.

And trust me—they *do*.

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## **Why the Cows Love Our Place**

We’re not a fancy resort.
We’re not serving cow snacks.
We don’t even have cow Wi-Fi (yet).

But the cattle absolutely adore the same things that bring you and me joy:

* Solar cameras
* Solar lights
* Motion sensors
* Anything with a blinky light
* Anything that beeps
* Anything that looks even slightly expensive

If it glows, flashes, or makes a sound… they’re going to investigate it.

Some people fight off raccoons.
Some people fight off squirrels.
We fight off **solar-loving cows** who try to boop the cameras at **Ka-Hoon Campground** like they’re testing out new technology.

Honestly?
They’re better security guards than any alarm system.

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## **Life at Ka-Hoon Campground**

Living beside free-range cattle is just part of the charm here.
Between the cows, coyotes, jack rabbits, the animatronic chaos of **Advocatus Diaboli** and the **Grim Leafer Band**, and the unusual acts booked through **Melodie’s Oddities**, there’s never a dull moment.

Throw in the desert sound work from **Jafo Productions**, a few off-grid challenges, and nightly entertainment through **Colquhoun Entertainment**, and you’ve got a life that’s unpredictable—but always full of stories.

So if the cattle walk by our cameras, nosing around like they’re auditioning for a desert reality show…
that’s just life at **Plateau Hame De Colquhoun**.

And we wouldn’t change it.

http://www.plateauhamedecolquhoun.com

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#PlateauHameDeColquhoun #KaHoonCampground #OffgridTalk #MusicInTheDesert #DesertLifeUnfiltered



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Dogs Gone Wild in the Desert! 🐕 Watch Our Pups Run Free at Ka-Hoon Campground 🌵

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Freedom Runs: Our Dogs Living Their Best Desert Life 🐕🌵

Out here at Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center, even our four-legged friends get to enjoy the wide-open desert life. When the weather’s good and the sun starts dipping low, we let the dogs stretch their legs outside the pen — and they *love* it.

There’s something magical about watching them chase each other across the sand, barking with excitement, the wind in their fur and the mountains in the distance. Living off-grid means we all appreciate the simple things — like a good run, a soft breeze, and the laughter that follows.

The dogs remind us daily that freedom doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s about being present, feeling the earth beneath your feet (or paws), and loving every moment of it. 🐾

http://www.plateauhamedecolquhoun.com

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#OffGridLife #HappyDogs #DesertDogs #KaHoonCampground #DogLovers

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Off-Grid Dog Shift Change: Meet the Cutest Desert Security Team Ever! 🐾🌵 

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Life off-grid means everyone pulls their weight—even the dogs! After a long day of guarding the homestead, Vibria and Dreugan take a well-deserved cuddle break while Lurch and Persephone take over patrol duties. Living off the grid at Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center isn’t just about independence—it’s about teamwork, love, and a little humor in the desert. Whether you’re camping under the stars or watching the pack handle “shift change,” there’s never a dull moment in off-grid life! 


http://www.plateauhamedecolquhoun.com

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#OffGridLiving #FunnyDogs #DesertLife #KaHoonCampground #HomesteadHumor 

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Dust Devil DESTROYS Our Shed! Plus Join Us Nov 1 for a Night of Letting Go and Renewal 🌪️✨

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Vault Video: Dust Devil Destroys Our Shed + Join Us for the Rangoli Intention Night Nov 1

Out here in the New Mexico desert, life off-grid always brings surprises — including powerful dust devils! In this vault video, watch as one wild gust picks up and completely rips apart our Rubbermaid shed. Living off-grid means learning to adapt to whatever Mother Nature throws at you, and this was a reminder of her power.

But out here at Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center, we don’t just rebuild — we grow. Join us **Saturday, November 1st**, for a night of release and renewal during our **Rangoli Intention Celebration**. Together, we’ll let go of the past and set intentions for the future by drawing them directly into the desert sand — no chalk, just earth and energy — then dancing to release what no longer serves us and welcome what’s to come.

Come in person or tune in live through our **Colquhoun Entertainment TikTok** profile. Camping spots are available through our website at
http://www.plateauhamedecolquhoun.com

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#OffGridLiving #campgroundlife  #ColquhounEntertainment #rvlife  #eventvenue

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Solar Chaos to Success! 5 Years Off-Grid & Our Biggest Lesson Yet ⚡🎤

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5 Years Off-Grid: Solar Troubles, Triumphs & Celebration at Ka-Hoon Campground 🌞🎤

Today marks **five incredible years** of living off-grid on our land — October 18th, 2020! To celebrate, we’re hosting a special **Open Mic Night** at **Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center**, livestreamed at **6 PM MDT** on our **Colquhoun Entertainment TikTok profile**.

In honor of our anniversary, we’re opening the **vault** once again with **Part 2 of our 8k solar build** — a real story of challenges, lessons, and victory.

During the build, we ran into major issues when **two solar controllers stopped working**. At first, we thought we’d done something wrong, but after bringing in a **certified solar technician**, we discovered that **everything was wired correctly**.

The real culprit? The **manufacturer had wired the combiner box backwards**, which caused it to **feed back into the controllers**, burning them out! Thankfully, **Shop Solar Kits** stood behind their products, sending us a **new combiner box and controller** and even covering the **technician’s cost**.

Once everything was replaced, the system ran perfectly — finally bringing power to our **Greenroom and Music Studio**, and temporarily powering our **RV** until the 5k solar setup is complete.

This project is a reminder that **living off-grid isn’t always easy**, but every challenge makes the reward that much brighter. Come celebrate our 5-year milestone — **music, laughter, and community under the desert sky.**

🎤 **Open Mic Night – October 18th, 6 PM MDT**
📍 **Ka-Hoon Campground & Event Center**
📺 **Livestream: Colquhoun Entertainment on TikTok**

http://www.plateauhamedecolquhoun.com

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#OffGridLife #SolarBuild #DesertLiving #KaHoonCampground #ColquhounEntertainment