Rafters looking for big water, big year

For all you rafters out there, Excerpts from Albuquerque Journal, May 5, 2019.

“And as Northern New Mexico’s rafting season gets underway, local outfitters say they are gearing up for what are expected to be “phenomenal” conditions … “

“We’re tickled pink,” said Steve Miller, co-owner of New Wave Rafting based in Embudo. “For us, water is everything …”

Two rafts from New Wave Rafting Co. leave John Dunn Bridge and head through the Taos Box on Thursday. (Eddie Moore/Albuquerque Journal)

Britt Runyon, top, the operations manager for New Wave Rafting Company, guides a raft through a rapid in the Taos Box stretch of the Rio Grande on Thursday. River flows are starting to build toward a peak expected in late May. (Eddie Moore/Albuquerque Journal)

From left, Mark Gonzales, a guide, Britt Runyon, a guide and operations manager for New Wave Rafting Co., and Jack and Hannah Horky from Iowa, get ready to raft. (Eddie Moore/Albuquerque Journal)

“Another particularly popular run on the Rio Grande, the Race Course, is also a different experience in high water, according to Miller, going from a Class III to Class IV in certain spots. He cited a certain rapid, Souse Hole, that gets increasingly difficult … “

“It’s going to be providing a lot of thrills,” said Miller.”

Call us now to book your trip, or do so online (and get a 10% discount).