Just returned from New Mexico. Here's my report...

[Hawkeye-X]

*Whew* A long drive, sure - almost crashed over Raton Pass on a surprisingly foggy day in the mountains (it was clear between Santa Fe and Raton and past Raton to Trinidad), and almost ran out of gas. I decided to go over 200 miles on a half a tank of gas from Santa Fe to Trinidad, CO - spent $10 for 2.9 gallons at $3.39 in Trinidad, CO, which was very very expensive for Colorado - just as expensive in Raton, NM too. Almost ran out of gas on the 94 mile drive from Trinidad to Pueblo, which cost us $3.05 a gallon - tanked up fully. The rest of the drive went fine back home to Denver.

I was excited to get the feel of New Mexicans on Bill Richardson's endorsement of Obama, and boy was I *NOT* disappointed. The majority of the people I have met during my brief stay were very excited about the endorsement, because they seem to feel that Obama will pick Richardson as his VP - and I think it's a great choice if Obama does indeed do that. Richardson certainly has the creds for foreign policy where Obama lacks, and will help him along the way.

The rest didn't care or was apolitical. So, to put it mildly, Albuqerque and Santa Fe were thrilled, and the folks in the Indian casinos gambling didn't give a shit, but some of the table dealers were excited too.

So in summary, how the hell do you find a pai-gow table in any of the Indian casino - I only found one in Sandia - $15 a bet, a little expensive, but I was able to walk away with a $10 profit. Casino Hollywood (San Felipe) used to have one... and I found nothing in Pojaque Pueblo (Cities of Gold). I didn't check Camel Rock because I didn't really like the place too much (Tesuque).

Next time I head there, I'm going to check out Santa Ana Pueblo and Acoma Pueblo.... and maybe the Isleta Pueblo.. I know Santa Ana Star Casino has Pai-Gow...

Hawkeye-X (A little bummed that he lost $90 playing blackjack and texas hold'em)

[Scurrilous]

1. Thanks for the report.

K & R :thumbsup:

[TML]

2. That is awesome

:toast:

[K Gardner]

3. Thanks, Hawkeye ! Sounds like a wonderful trip !

[Lost4words]

4. Darn, If I knew you were coming I would have baked a cake!

:hi: 8643

[dailykoff]

5. K/R

thanks Hawkeye.. I saw part of an Obama rally on CSPAN on Friday night (in Portland Ore. I believe) and Richardson was sitting on the stage, looking exactly like a vice-presidential candidate. He had this really scared look on his face most of the time and later I realized he was probably still reeling from the phone called he'd just had with monster, poor guy. Anyway I think you're right about the veep slot!

[cooolandrew]

6. There is no denying they would be a powerhouse ticket.Still keen on female vp but bill works too.

[FightingIrish]

7. My sister-in-law and her husband in New Mexico are solid

on Obama. He is from a prominent Mexican American family in Albuquerque. In my hometown the press reported that one of the strong Obama supporters at yesterday's town hall meeting is one of the leaders of the local Latino community. Doesn't unity feel good?

[Cha]

8. Well, aren't you quite

the "in the field" reporter, taking a road trip to flesh out reactions of Guv Richardson's endorsement in New Mexico..thanks Hawkeye!

Sorry you lost some bucks.

[Catherina]

9. Great read!

:woohoo:

[greyghost]

10. Thanks