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Off-Grid Dogs Steal the Show During Colquhoun Entertainment Livestream!

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Life off-grid isn’t just about solar panels, survival, and simplicity — it’s also about the *joy of the moment*. And no one knows that better than the four-legged stars of **Colquhoun Entertainment**! 

During this morning’s **Off-Grid Talk** livestream on **TikTok**, the dogs took center stage — playing, digging, and reminding everyone that sometimes, happiness is as simple as chasing a tumbleweed. 

What started as a calm morning chat about off-grid life turned into a comedy show filled with wagging tails, zoomies, and laughter.

These desert dogs are more than pets — they’re part of the Colquhoun family, living free, fearless, and full of love under the endless New Mexico sky.

 Catch every hilarious moment and uplifting vibe on **TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook** — because sometimes, inspiration has paws. 

http://www.plateauhamedecolquhoun.com

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Fan Spins Backward Then THIS Happens?! Mysteries of the West Mesa | Caught in the Desert 🌵

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Vault Video: Mysteries of the West Mesa — “Sucked Off” | What Happened That Night?

Out here in the New Mexico desert, strange things can happen when you least expect them.

One May night, while lying in bed, the box fan in our window suddenly stopped… then began spinning backward. Almost instantly, we felt a strange pressure — as if the air itself was being sucked from the room.

Our first thought was that our solar system had gone out, but everything else was still on. Then, as Brent reached for the fan, it suddenly returned to normal — running like nothing had ever happened.

Thinking it might be a tornado, we ran outside only to find a clear, starlit sky. As we stood there trying to make sense of it, a group of military helicopters appeared out of nowhere, hovering over us for several seconds before heading north, disappearing into the night.

What do you think this was? A coincidence, an environmental anomaly, or something more mysterious?

Stay tuned for more episodes of **Mysteries of the West Mesa** — and don’t forget to share your thoughts in the comments!

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#MysteriesOfTheWestMesa #DesertMystery #OffGridLife #ParanormalActivity #KaHoonCampground

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⚡ From Solar Build to 5 Years Off-Grid! Celebrate Our Desert Anniversary with Music 🌵🎤

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From Solar Dreams to 5 Years Off-Grid: Celebrating Our Desert Anniversary 🌵🎶


In honor of our **5-year anniversary on the land** — October 18th, 2020 — we’re opening the **vault** to share a special look back at one of our biggest milestones: **building our 8k solar system**.

This system currently powers our **Greenroom and Music Studio**, and for now, it’s even keeping our **RV running** until the new **5k solar system** is complete. Every panel, wire, and connection represents a step toward complete self-sufficiency and freedom in the New Mexico desert.

We’ve come a long way since our first day out here, learning to adapt, grow, and create in the off-grid life. To celebrate these five incredible years, we’re hosting an **Open Mic & Karaoke Night** at **Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center**!

🎤 **Join us Saturday, October 18th** — either **in person** under the stars or **livestreamed** on our **Colquhoun Entertainment TikTok profile**.

Come celebrate with us — five years of building, music, and off-grid living in the desert we call home. 🌙

http://www.plateauhamedecolquhoun.com

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#OffGridLife #SolarBuild #KaHoonCampground #DesertLiving #ColquhounEntertainment


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First Snow in the Desert! Off-Grid Life Takes a Chilly Turn ❄️

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Our First Snow on the Land – A Touch of Minnesota in the Desert

Our first snow here on the land brought back memories of Minnesota — the beauty, the quiet, and that familiar winter chill. While we don’t miss the extreme cold or the long months of snow from back home, this short visit from winter gave us a moment to pause and enjoy the peacefulness it brings.

Living off-grid in the desert, snow is rare but magical when it happens. It’s a reminder of how far we’ve come — from Minnesota winters to off-grid living in New Mexico. Even when challenges arise, moments like these remind us why we love this life.

***In honor of our 5th anniversary on Saturday, October 18th, we’ll be hosting an Open Mic Night!***
Come celebrate with us — join in person, stay a few hours, camp for the night (or longer!), or tune in live on our **Colquhoun Entertainment TikTok profile**.

http://www.plateauhamedecolquhoun.com

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Thinking of Going Off-Grid? Watch Our Live Morning Streams & Learn the Truth About Homestead Life!

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Thinking of Living Off-Grid? Join Our Daily Livestreams

Have you ever dreamed of living **off-grid**? Wondering what it really takes to step away from the hustle of modern life and create a lifestyle built around **self-reliance, sustainability, and freedom**?

Every morning on **Colquhoun Entertainment**, we go live to share our real experiences of **off-grid living in New Mexico**. We cover the ups and downs, what has worked for us, and what hasn’t—because no journey is perfect, and sometimes the hardest lessons are the most valuable.

Topics we dive into include:

* **Buying and finding land** that truly fits your needs.
* **Dealing with land brokers** and what to watch out for.
* Understanding the realities of climate, resources, and costs.
* The difference between “dreaming” of off-grid life and actually living it.
* Why we always recommend **trying it out before you invest everything**.

Whether you’re just curious or already planning your move, these livestreams give you a raw, honest look at what it’s like to live off-grid—directly from people who are doing it every day.

👉 Tune in, ask questions, and be part of the conversation. Living off-grid isn’t for everyone, but if it calls to you, we’ll help you prepare for the adventure of a lifetime.


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We Built an Off-Grid Shower With 3 IBC Totes! 🚿 Reusing Water to Grow Trees in the Harsh Desert 🌵

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Building Our Off-Grid Shower: Sustainable Living in the Harsh Desert

This summer, we took another big step toward sustainable off-grid living by building our own **off-grid shower system**. The setup uses three IBC totes — one buried in the ground and two for the shower itself. The design allows the shower to **drain directly into the buried tote**, creating a graywater recycling system we can later use to **water trees and plants** around our homestead.

Living off-grid means every project has to serve more than one purpose, and this shower does just that — providing comfort while also helping us prepare for future growth on our land.

Our next step is researching the best **drought-tolerant trees and plants** that can survive in our extreme New Mexico climate. Out here, we face it all:

* **High winds** ️
* **Sandstorms** ️
* **Snow and single-digit winters** ❄️
* **Triple-digit summer heat** 
* **Intense UV exposure** ☀️

We want to choose wisely so that the water from our shower doesn’t go to waste but instead helps create shade, windbreaks, and food sources for the future.

This project reminds us that **off-grid living isn’t about perfection — it’s about creativity, resilience, and finding ways to work with nature instead of against it.**

Stay tuned as we share updates on which trees and plants we decide to grow, and how our off-grid shower continues to play a role in making this desert homestead thrive.

http://www.plateauhamedecolquhoun.com

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