A shared logbook of sightings.
Write what you saw — where, when, and the small particulars. Anonymous entries welcome, but a first name and a place go a long way. Be honest, be observant.
Recent entries
- Entry No. 0013May 30, 2026
Coyote
“Heard a pack around dusk ”
Five miles from El Porvenir Campground—Observer: Gregory James - Entry No. 0012Jun 04, 2026
Mule Deer
“Buck with a broken left antler, two does feeding in the willows.”
Bend below the campground—Observer: Marisol Aragón - Entry No. 0011Jun 02, 2026
Black Bear
“Yearling rummaging trash cans at first light. Spooked off easy.”
Behind the cabins, Forest Rd 263—Observer: Hank P. - Entry No. 0010May 31, 2026
Broad-Tailed Hummingbird
“Male trilling at the scarlet penstemon — at least three chasing each other.”
Wildflower meadow above the river—Observer: J. Romero - Entry No. 0009May 28, 2026
Plateau Fence Lizard
“Doing push-ups on a warm rock. Blue belly flashing.”
Sandstone outcrop, El Porvenir trail—Observer: Eli W. - Entry No. 0008May 24, 2026
Coyote
“Full chorus, maybe four animals. Lasted about ninety seconds.”
Across the canyon at moonrise—Observer: K. Tafoya - Entry No. 0007May 20, 2026
Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout
“Caught and released a 10-inch native. Beautiful red slash.”
Headwaters of the Gallinas—Observer: Nora L. - Entry No. 0006May 15, 2026
Black-Tailed Jackrabbit
“Took off in huge zig-zags when I crested the hill.”
Sage flat east of the highway—Observer: R. Sandoval - Entry No. 0005May 08, 2026
Pronghorn
“Herd of nine grazing within fifty yards of I-25 frontage.”
Plains east toward Las Vegas, NM—Observer: Forest Service Volunteer - Entry No. 0004May 02, 2026
Sasquatch
“Long whoop heard twice from the timber. Checked for elk — none in the area. Likely a misidentification, but logging it.”
Above El Porvenir Canyon, after dusk—Observer: Anonymous - Entry No. 0003Apr 21, 2026
Mule Deer
“Doe with twin fawns crossed the road, stotted into the aspens.”
Switchbacks above the village—Observer: C. Maes - Entry No. 0002Apr 14, 2026
Black Bear
“Sow and one cub feeding. Gave them a wide berth.”
Chokecherry thicket, riverside—Observer: B. Ortiz - Entry No. 0001Mar 30, 2026
Broad-Tailed Hummingbird
“First arrival of the season — male, brilliant rose throat.”
Cabin feeder—Observer: Patricia G.