A Wild and Scenic River – New Mexico Posted On: April 4, 2024 By: Britt Runyon Filed Under: New Mexico, Rio Grande Tagged In: Rio Grande, Wild and Scenic Wild and Scenic Rivers of America The are more than 220 wild and scenic rivers and streams covering more than 13,000 miles in the United States. This designation protects the river’s unique characteristics and water quality. These esteemed rivers are protected for people’s use and enjoyment into the future. Each individual waterway is regulated by either the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, US Forest Service or US Fish and Wildlife Service. For instance, the BLM (Bureau of Land Management) regulate our Rio Grande here in New Mexico. Additionally, this helps protect biodiversity and increase resilience to the impacts of climate change. We are proud to have the opportunity to offer you access to one of America’s greatest treasures. To us water is sacred. The Rio Grande (big river in Spanish) is 1,896 miles long, stretching from the San Juan Mountains of southern Colorado to the Gulf of Mexico. Further information about our favorite river can be found on New Wave’s website. New Wave Rafting Book online at newwaverafting.com Or simply give us a call. 800-984-1444
Mother’s Day Whitewater Race Posted On: May 5, 2022 By: Britt Runyon Filed Under: New Mexico, Rio Grande Events Tagged In: Rio Grande, rio grande gorge Join American Whitewater Staff at the 64th Annual Mother’s Day Races (NM) Posted: 04/12/2022 By: Kestrel Kunz 64th Annual Mother’s Day Races are Back in Person! Pilar, NM – May 6-8, 2022 This Mother’s Day weekend, American Whitewater’s affiliate club, the Adobe Whitewater Club of New Mexico, is hosting the 64th annual Mother’s Day Races in beautiful Pilar, NM, May 6-8. This year’s event will include down river races, slalom competition, and a freestyle or downriver rodeo and river surf competition (depending on water levels) on the 6 mile Class III whitewater section of the Rio Grande named for the race itself – The Racecourse. Racers can choose to kayak, canoe, SUP or raft down river and the Slalom course is open to kayaks, canoes and SUP. Registration starts at 9 am. Races begin at 10 am. Saturday. Friday evening May 6th there is a dutch-oven cook off at Rio Bravo group shelter. Races are held on Saturday May 7th. On Sunday Adobe Whitewater hosts community paddle trips (a perfect opportunity to go paddling with your Mom!). There is limited first come-first served, camping available at the Rio Bravo group campground.This is just a short distance from the race starting point. Additional campsites are available in the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. Awards, prizes, and a raffle will be held at the Rio Bravo group shelter Saturday night. American Whitewater staff will be at the event talking about our work in New Mexico. Stop by the booth and say hi. Register online at www.mothersdaywhitewater.com For questions please contact board@adobewhitewater.org attn: Michael Carney Photo credit: Britt Runyon Images In addition to the event, New Wave Rafting will be offering trips on the Racecourse both morning and afternoon as well as the No Wave Float trip through the beautiful Rio Grande del Norte Monument. The snow is melting in the high country and the river is beautiful this spring. Get out there and go rafting! Call us at 800-984-1444 today or book you trip online for a 10% discount.
Best Family Rafting in New Mexico Posted On: May 2, 2022 By: Britt Runyon Filed Under: New Mexico, River trips Tagged In: best rafting, family fun, New Mexico rafting, Rio Grande del Norte National Monument “What’s the best rafting trip for my family?” The Moon family The best rafting in New Mexico can be found on the Rio Grande, near Taos. For instance, it features thrilling Class 4 rapids of the Taos Box that are demanding and not for the timid. However, there are sections providing fun for the whole family (ages 4 and up). Your river adventure will be interspersed with calm stretches to swim, rapids and a unique river canyon. The class III rapids that provide constant excitement for school-aged kids and not appropriate for toddlers is The Race Course Section. On the contrary, not all kids are ready for the rigors of standard whitewater trips. The best trip for families with toddlers 4 to 5 years of age is the New Wave No Wave. This intro to rafting is perfect for young children and their wary parents. The most challenging adventure for families with teenagers is of course the thrilling Taos Box section. This full-day river trip traverses 16 miles of wilderness gorge, encountering demanding rapids. The Rio Chama offers up a unique family experience with Class 2/3 rapids. Characterized by multi-colored sandstone cliffs and cottonwood groves along the river. This trip is an extraordinary adventure. For all the details: New Wave Trips See You On The Rio! images courtesy of BrittRunyonImages.com