Yep, I believe you did mention that. There is supposed to be a range in La Luz, which is sort of on the way to Cloud Croft. I'm going to try and locate it on Labor Day weekend and also find out if there are any designated shooting areas in the NF. We are renting a cabin in Timberon during that time.
The owner of the Circle Cross is reportedly setting up to provide guided hunts and is feeding the deer and elk.
One thing you may not know about is the developing infusion of military into Ft Bliss. That place is set for significant, potentially HUGE expansion. It is confirmed we we are getting a brigade in 2005 and possibly the 1st Armored Div a little later as it relocates from overseas. The base is making a play to take up to a Corps size tenant on station. This will have a positive real estate impact on Cloudcroft, Ruidoso and perhaps a little in Timberon. It's also one reason I'm trying to get the other acreage as soon as I can, especially since the paved road into Timberon will be finished by next summer.
I figure if I pick up GS-13 by October, I'll be set. I won't have to worry about relocating again, except when I retire, and that will be to either Timberon, or one of the mountain communities in the Lincoln NF or up on the Colorado Plateau.
We'll have to get together for a shoot one of these days.