Mowing and getting ready for the Nomad Gathering in the Desert in 3 days!! We ended up push mowing as the rider has a flat tire and needs to go into the tire shop to get fixed. It is now fixed and we are hopeful on mowing the rest with the rider and using the push for the trim.
If you plan to purchase your registration when you arrive park in the parking lot and walk up to the Dusty Nail General Store to register. We will direct you from there on where to park. If you are pre-registered we will send you an email with your designated campsite, park first then come to the store to sign in and get your arm band. You can still register through the website.
Road update
The road still has not been graded. The wind has caused about a 1/2 mile of sandy washboard area. Take your time through that area, rest of the road is normal washboard and dips, easily passable for all vehicles.
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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 details”
Photo of Ladrone Peak from Plateau Hame De Colquhoun this morning!
Make sure to visit the Dusty Nail General Store Facebook page and on the website to see some new products we have to offer during the Nomad Gathering in the Desert this coming weekend!
Silent Auction
Silent Auction will be held this Sunday during the Nomad Gathering all funds from the auction goes towards the community here on the mesa for security and roads. If you have an item you would like to donate please bring it Friday May 19th. Items and sheets will be out until Sunday.
Dusty Nails General Store has donated your choice of one stainless steel ring, or one build your own Charm necklace, bracelet or keychain.
Plateau Hame De Colquhoun will be donating one 2 night stay.
Road update:
We have requested to have the road graded by Friday but as before this may not happen and is beyond our control. The winds have created about a 1/2 mile stretch that is soft washboard. Take your time through that 1/2 mile part.
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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 details”
We like to wish Happy Mother’s Day to furry and non-furry mothers!
We are only 5 more days until the Nomad Gathering in the Desert ! Furry and non-furry furry kids are welcome, ages 10 and under are Free!!
Make sure to fill your fresh water tanks, coolers, empty your black, grey tanks, bring your food, ice, lawn chairs, instruments, drinks alcohol, and your 420!
Gates open Friday at 10 am, 3PM is the opening meeting, followed by the talent show and Movie under the stars “Off the Map” at dusk. We will have a bonfire (weather permitting). If you have a drum bring it out and drum, sing around the fire pit!
Saturday at noon will be a meeting of the minds to prepare for next year’s Nomad Gathering all are welcome to participate.
Followed by BINGO $5.00 a card prize will be determined by how many cards are sold.
Saturday night will be LIVE music by two local wonderful bands! Jer Killinger Singer/Songwriter and J5th & the 77 Riders !!
Followed by sitting around the firepit, playing drums, talking, singing and enjoying the stars.
If you’d like to vend your goods you may set up a booth at any time.
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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 details”
Ever notice when you have a lot to do something gets in the way? Weather, Drs appointments, other commitments. This is our issue this week, days we have available to get the stuff done here at Plateau Hame De Colquhoun it’s really windy, raining. Days it’s nice you have commitments. Never fails for us, today so far is nice, but we are having rehearsal for the Round House Rock show tomorrow. Brent is singing a few songs and running sound. Anne and I are Roadies or so the musicians and actors call us. The show did sell out!
Only a week away from the Nomad Gathering in the Desert ! Starting on Friday May 19th and going until Sunday! Make sure to register soon to get the campsites closer to all the activities! You can register through our website, at the Dusty Nail General Store on Friday or Saturday.
” 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 details”
We have so much to get done by next weekend. Between us getting sick, weather, rehearsal and other commitments we haven’t been able to achieve our goal of having the shower up and going by the Nomad Gathering in the Desert . The shower is the one thing we keep putting on the back burner. It will get done. We have everything but one more IBC tote to do it. Just need the time, weather to work with us.
The last couple weeks we’ve been busy helping and running sound, rehearsing for a local group. “Round House Rock” a current events musical comedy theater that will be performing this Saturday May 13 at the Center For Ageless Living !
With that, and other events out of the way, next week we’ll be hitting it hard to get ready. Mowing, signage, preparing the stage and more.
Make sure to purchase your registration so we can assign campsites according to your size needed. You are welcome to buy First Come First Serve registration at the Dusty Nail General Store upon your arrival, but remember these are for any sites that may not have been reserved and camping in the Parking lot. If you’d like to be closer to the activity you will need to reserve your site.
Make sure to come with your water full, black/ grey tanks empty. Prepare for the road, make sure everything is secure. We have not pulled a 5th wheel in personally but been told to take your time. TT, Class C, A, any other vehicles, slow is not always better especially over the washboards. We’ve found in our 37 ft Class A, our 26 ft Class C and pulling trailers around 30 mph is best ( you’ll have to play with it and find the right speed). Little speed helps float over the top, you go slow you’ll sink into each rib. You’ll still feel the washboards are just not as bad. Swerving back and forth helps too.
If we get some rain, we are hoping the neighbor will grade the road. Winds cause much of the wash boards, without rain the road is too hard to grade with a tractor. Though these are county roads, the county won’t maintain them, and we all try with what equipment we have, which is a small tractor and a blade.
There are no big rocks or hills to worry about. We drive a Kia, have had Mini Cooper, Honda Civic, couple 44 ft 5th wheels and smaller, many different sizes of Class A and Cs, tear drops, vans, trucks all drive through it all just fine.
Feel free to message, email, text or call us (information can be found on the website) if you have any questions.
” 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 details”
Only 9 more days until the Nomad Gathering in the Desert !
Come hang out in the New Mexico Desert, see the beautiful sky’s, views of the Rio Grande Valley, Ladrone Peak, Hike the trails. The Nomad Gathering is a weekend full of fun, Music, Movie under the stars, bonfires, games, meeting new people, vendors, food vendor!
Make sure to register to get a good campsite! Registration can be purchased at the Dusty Nail General Store the 19th and 20th. All registrations bought at the store are for first come first serve campsites. More information and directions can be found on the website.
” 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 details”
Our first Camping and Movie had a nice turn out. We weren’t expecting much due to it being a Monday night. But we had 12 people attend.
The stars were beautiful, we weren’t able to have a fire due to wind, but we seen many shooting stars. We can wait until June 17th to watch the second Avatar!
We Need Your Help
To help keep costs down for events we are not paying for advertising, make sure to tell your family, friends or anyone that might be interested in attending an event, as well as posting/sharing to groups, clubs and social media pages.
The Nomad Gathering in the Desert is little over a week away. Register online through our website, or come to Plateau Hame De Colquhoun and purchase your registration at the Dusty Nail General Store ! Kids 10 and Under are Free!
Friday Night:
3 PM Nomad Opening meeting. Come together and get to know each other. If you’d like to host an event, this is the time to add it to the schedule.
4 pm Talent no Talent Show Silent Auction setup. Donate an item. All monies go towards the betterment of the roads to and around Plateau Hame De Colquhoun.
Dusk Outdoor Movie “Off The MAP” Sequestered on a ranch deep in the recesses of rural New Mexico, a part-Hopi woman (Joan Allen), her catatonic depressed husband (Sam Elliot) & their precocious 11-year old daughter (Valentina de Angelis) live off the land…
Bonfire S’mores makings (S’mores kits can be purchased at the Plateau Hame De Colquhoun Booth). Weather permitting
Saturday:
Vendors – Free to Vend with Registration: Contact us to register your booth.
Noon Topic Conversation, Come together ask questions, plan the next year’s Gathering, start organizing for next year’s Gathering!
1:30 BINGO $5.00 per card. Prizes dependent on cards played.
Saturday night:
Live Music
Performance by
Jer Killinger Singer/Songwriter
J5th & the 77 Riders
Visit the link below for more information and registration.
” 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 details”
Today is the camping and movie “Avatar” starting at dusk.
Yes due to circumstances, we changed the date from Saturday to Monday. We know many people wouldn’t be able to camp due to work commitments etc…. So we changed this one up, as always watching the movie under the stars is free! As well as you can book a campsite or purchase items at the Dusty Nail General Store such as Nomad Gathering tickets or booking a future stay. Again, watch the movie for free.
$10.00 camping covers up to 5 people. $20.00 tickets for Nomad Gathering in the Desert weekend
Directions can be found by following the link below.
” 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 details”
Tomorrow is going to be Camping and Movie “Avatar”, starts at dusk, cost is $10.00 for 1 to 5 people campsite included . Come sit under the stars, around a firepit (weather permitting) and watch a movie. You can book a site through the website or tomorrow at the Dusty Nail General Store located here at Plateau Hame De Colquhoun .
Make sure to bring a chair or blanket, snacks, and drinks
Dusty Nail General Store offers
Registration for the Nomad Gathering in the Desert Glow Sticks/Balloons Glow sticks 2 for $1.00 LED Glow Balloon $5.00
Charms Charms $1.00 to $2.00 each
Build your own (BYO) Charm Jewelry One charm BYO Jewelry $8.00
Two charms two BYO Jewelry $10.00
You pick the charm we build the piece. Your choice ,leather, chain, ear rings hooks, black fake leather cord or a key chain.
Homemade Wash Clothes Single wash cloth $6.00
Set of 4 wash clothes $20.00
Coming Soon Glow in the Dark Balloons Stainless steel Rings Jannel’s Handmade Jewelry
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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 details”
” 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 details”
Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center 