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It's crazy seeing Reserve, NM mentioned on HN! What you experienced is so common around here, I encounter travelers a few times a year in the Gila NF that need assistance after following their GPS nav on the "scenic route" ...most are calm, some are in panic mode and happy to see someone.

Did you happen to follow a road in to the Acoma reservation in the El Malpais?

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Yes. I go though there on the 117 every few months. That has some of the most beautiful scenery in New Mexico in my book. At around dawn in particular, with elk herds helping out. We usually take a dog break at Sandstone Bluff, or stretch our legs on the Continental Divide Trail off of the picnic area at The Narrows. It helps me find my calm before dealing with the chaos that is Albuquerque.

I couldn't agree more! We drive 117 frequently and always enjoy seeing elk and pronghorn. Sometimes see deer around La Ventana Arch early in the mornings too.

If you don't mind, could you shoot me an email (in my profile)? Interesting to find another HN'er in this area of the world.

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