Charming Chama & Pagosa Springs Wild West Wonders

[@lloydbaker6988]

YEAH, on Highway 64 with RVerTV Russ, buckle up, and let's enjoy the Ride along today with Russ. 👍

[@rvertv]

Right on!

[@dsquare3703]

I used to hate going home. Now! Can't wait because Lol.. umma get to watch your show!! So relaxing and beautiful.

[@TheWrightLifeTravelChannel]

We’re loving these longer video’s! It’s a great way to wind down on a Sunday evening!!!

[@rvertv]

So glad!

[@judyaimel7293]

Thanks for the.travels. .I am jealous iam not. Able to go like you be 😊

[@susanstrickland6774]

Really nice video, and series. Excellent views. Enjoyed! Ty. 👍👍🙂

[@alexmobil7463]

Waiting to see the million $ highway hope you re going to drive it!

[@lindamartin2045]

Beautiful trip!! Chama does look charming. Thank you. I found only 2 rv stickers in newsletter picture. I'll look again. Take care🤗

[@jimbridge4166]

Glad you stopped by Chama. The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is a treasure in the Southern Rockies.

[@OkieJammer2736]

Ahhh. ❤ I LOVE NEW MEXICO, RUSS! Thanks so much. Just a great series and very appreciated.

[@rvertv]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@r.c.salyer3652]

New Mexico is such a sleeper of a State. There are way more varied areas and terrain than you can imagine, and the History, most people ignore even looking into, but it is fascinating. My good friend who is now deceased, well his Uncle was the last Train Robbers, Black Jack Ketchem, who met his demise in New Mexico. Joe was a character too. We have only been exploring more and more of it due to a Nephew living in Albuquerque, which is a great starting point for so many of these trips.

[@ellaroberts1812]

That old engine brought memories of my childhood, traveling by train to see our relatives.

[@henrywardell4635]

God Bless , United States America , Russ , RVerTV Fans. We Love RVerTV - Grand Journey Thru - U.S.A. - Grand Videos - Grand Music. 40, 000, 000 Canadians Welcome Russ To Visit Canada In 2023. Happy Trails - U.S.A. - Russ - RVerTV Fans. Thank you Russ. Have A Great Summer / Have A Great Day Eh.🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠

[@rvertv]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@willaputney3947]

ENJOYED MY TRIP TO CHAMA

[@juliogonzales5441]

Great 👍 birds 🐦 🐦‍⬛ view 😊

[@diannamartin489]

Awesome Russ, thank you!!!

[@rvertv]

You are very welcome

[@nadinejohnson2189]

🕊️ Hi Traveling with Russ RVerTV🚐 Beautiful 🤗 Views⛰️ Thank You!🌹

[@rvertv]

Thank you very much!

[@paulwentworth6426]

The half day trip on the railroad is just right. Highly recommend.

[@glennadams1044]

The wife and I did the train ride back in 2018. It was a beautiful ride and well worth the price. Something I'll never forget.

[@seymourrivers6169]

Russ walked all the way from New Mexico to Colorado 🎉😂

[@trishalaverentz8510]

❤ Wonderful trip.. thank you..... Safe travels.....

[@rvertv]

Thank you!

[@5wheels521]

Beautiful, Beautiful segment of your travels. Those are the best RV campgrounds ever,,, 👍🏻😂

[@rvertv]

The best!

[@robertcolfack26]

I lived in Farmington and Bloomfield New Mexico for nearly 40 years.....

[@allenpatterson3504]

Thats a very nice place thanks for sharing just great

[@rvertv]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bigmamabecky30ross2]

😊 always enjoy your videos, I was born in Aurora Colorado 😊at Fitzimmons Army Hospital in 1955 , my father was stationed there. I have a grandson that is living in Steamboat Colorado, he and his wife work at the Ski Resort there,during the winter and they do landscaping work in the summer,.😊

[@stephbrandenburg9957]

Love the song birds in abundance. Totally wish you caught a ride on that train.. maybe autumn is best viewing though . Take care out there!

[@Coalbucketlist]

Keep up the great work! Just found out my 77 year father enjoys your channel too. He loved your Oregon trip up the coast. When he was telling me about your channel, he was quite surprised to learn I've been watching you for quite a while! Like father like son.

[@rvertv]

That is awesome!

[@philoyler4522]

Brother Russell I'm enjoying the trip rock and roll God bless

[@rvertv]

Rock on! Phillip. Stay cool in Boulder City

[@IDNHANTU2day]

Nice Sunday surprise Russ. I really love to wake up to one of your adventures (I'm a late riser on Sundays). Others might have a similar format, but no one has your style of narrational delivery. Your Bumper music makes me want to go get a cup of coffee and enjoy the show.

[@rvertv]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@peterselten500]

Hi russ thanks for the tour great part of the country amazing views an awesome towns . Cheers mate🇦🇺

[@jzcode495]

Hey Russ, when you leave Durango, you may want to check out the Bakers Bridge just a few miles north of the town. Thats where they filmed Butch Cassidy and the Sun Dance Kid leap off the big rocks on the East side of the river. Its a historical land mark. Check it out!

[@jgringo5516]

Ahhh yeah!

[@sheryld1957]

When you asked if we could see your van, I said no and then you said it was hidden and I didn't feel so bad. My Mom was born in Cedarvale, NM. Close to Albuquerque. Just a little town, but when it cools off we may take a trip up that way. So beautiful right now when you are there.

[@DrJohn493]

One of my favorite drives on 64 or 84 through Chama getting in to southern Colorado for a few weeks in late summer or early fall. NM/CO 17 out of Chama is also a beautiful drive up to the Conejos River and Platoro. Enjoyed the virtual. visit.

[@priscilla78745]

Have been to Brasos, it's not far from Chama N. M. Where deer are so tame you could feed them from your hand.

[@vecherd]

LOve the videos! I have been to a few hot springs but I go in the winter ,even with snow on the ground🙃looking forward to the Durango stop my daughter was there in June and saw some of the pictures but yuour cameras will show much more.

[@OkieJammer2736]

Had to watch this again! 💜💚💙 You've really shown off beautiful little Chama. Very friendly folks. The locally owned businesses support and promote each other too. GREAT camera and drone work! I'm planning my trip back, thanks to you. Thanks!

[@joeBeranek-lh8qz]

Hi Russ Love the video of Chama and Pagosa Springs we have camped at both of them during the summer . Love to go back and camp there again. It is to HOT in AZ now to go out. Thanks for you filming . Take care and stay safe.

[@8626John]

Another excellent installment. Beautiful country.

[@robertnelson7367]

Favorite place to be

[@suzannealcantara7725]

Hi Russ. I'm a new subscriber and I have got to tell you how much I enjoy your videos. One of the absolute best channels out there. I'm from Whitehall Montana and just love your adventures.

[@rvertv]

thank you and welcome aboard

[@milehighkit4725]

If you make it up through ouray and over the million dollar highway that's super cool area. I am over in the Ridgeway area which is just south of Montrose this time of the year.

[@wempnerwanderings0612]

My family and I are headed to Rawlings WY tomorrow 7/25 and then on into UTAH. It would be amazing if out paths would cross. I have been watching you for so long I feel like you are family lol. Safe travels.

[@cdchmura]

Great video! It was fun to drive along with you.

[@kt-fl6ps]

I really enjoy these longer format videos, please keep doing them. That was a beautiful trip to Chama, such a gorgeous area. I love the train station as they remind me of the trains in Europe that I travelled on as a child. The springs are great to visit for your health, they are more common and more affordable in Europe. Looking forward to the beautiful Colorado section of your trip. Safe travels.

[@jtrojan]

Hi Russ: Enjoyed your travel through Northern New Mexico and on into Colorado. Beautiful drive north to Chama over Brazos Pass at 10410 ft, the highest paved road in New Mexico. The Cumbres and Tolteck railroad in Chama is a tourist train that snakes it's way north for 40 miles or so into Colorado before making the return trip. The Cumbres and Tolteck railroad crosses the highest active rail pass in the US at Cumbres Pass in Colorado. Tennessee Pass near Leadville is higher, but the rail line has been inactive since 1997.

[@alejack12001]

Excellent trip so far, Russ. Thanks for inviting us along on your trip.

[@rvertv]

My pleasure!!

[@meloneyparker]

Another wonderful trip! I'm loving it!👍

[@rvertv]

More to come!

[@meloneyparker]

@@rvertv yeah! 👍

[@RandiG63]

Thank you for the beautiful views 👍🏼 and the great campgrounds you stayed. So helpful and very good to know. 😊

[@rvertv]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@luvwestern]

I am really enjoying watching this trip! The longer videos are nice! Thank you!

[@Bjpangit4706]

😂😂😂antique everything… welcome to my club Russ

[@chetrhodes3216]

That was a really good video. Makes me want to travel again. Unfortunately, due to health reasons, I can’t anymore, but I can see great places courtesy of you. So thank you, Russ!

[@j-marie4006]

That was a lot of great scenery.

[@juliebradford2999]

Thanks for Sharing!! Beautiful place.

[@stephend.mixell2042]

🤚✋👍👍Another nice one Russ.

[@desertrose9499]

Love this. So beautiful! Thanks Russ!

[@LLC273]

Truly a remarkable series. Enjoying it a lot.

[@RVGrannyWA]

I have been to a hot springs resort a number of years ago. My husband and I stayed at Miracle Hot Springs in Buhl. ID. Absolutely wonderful adventure.

[@paintingsbyjimhall]

Great road trip, you passed thru Tierra Amarilla where Reis Lopez Tijerina was arrested back in the early 60s because of a land grant issue. The route through Durango via 550 is the more scenic on the Million Dollar Highway, you will see another narrow gauge railroad.

[@Bjpangit4706]

😮green lush, fresh air surely can’t beat that… drive carefully Russ

[@goodoakpress]

I've taken a few trips to southern Colorado myself in recent years. It's beautiful. Took a different route, so I've never been to Pagosa Springs, but I've been to Durango, and a much smaller town called Dolores. I've shot some amazing photos in a little park near Dolores Creek. If it's not on your itinerary this year then I hope you can see it another time. Ouray is another town worth seeing.

[@keithtowles4550]

Russ, I thoroughly enjoyed the trip through New Mexico. The drone footage was superb. Thanks for taking us along. Looking forward to Colorado.

[@rvertv]

Thanks 👍

[@danarrighi2742]

Hey Russ, awesome video. Next time you go to Santa Fe, go out to Taos and head south on 64 to Cimarron Colfax County. Check out the Express St. James Hotel. Aztec Mill Museum Philmont Boy Scout Ranch and the National Boy Scout Museum. Check out Springer and Maxwell and head north to Raton, NM. Take care, be safe,

[@nealhathaway2004]

I live in the mountains just west of Durango. Been here 25 years. I love seeing you drive through here. Good job!

[@cynthiayoung-alsup7619]

Hi Russ. Decals ordered. Thank you. Jerry

[@brendawhisenhunt8444]

Standing between NM and Colorado state line. This has been a wonderful trip!

[@robertcolpitts4534]

Another splendid video! Great job! The Cumbres and Toltec runs right by the RV park and the people wave at the train when it goes by. The passengers wave back! The cost is modest considering what you get to see plus a hot lunch half way to Antonito at a dining room at Ossier. Next time you are through, you should take the ride. You get a bus ride back to Chama. Safe travels!

[@rvertv]

Thanks for the info!

[@timclosson7166]

I was wanting to see the feed store where the chicken truck crashed into!

[@1hasbeen531]

Yes, @rvertv needs to play Wolf Creek Pass by CW McCall!

[@Az_VanGo]

Don’t you just love all the small backroads!! My favorite way to travel!

[@DestinationsAtoZ]

Great video as always Russ...! Safe travels!!!

[@rvertv]

Thanks 👍

[@lorilove4706]

Very enjoyable riding along with you!

[@BrendaHaltom-cs6ck]

Very nice trip in northern New Mexico! Loved Chana’s with the steam train! Chimney Rock was cool when we got to Colorado! Look forward to Durango too!!😀🌵

[@65248940]

What a beautiful drive to Chama and to Bayfield. I love the way you use your drone to video landscapes. Such fantastic views of the land. I have never been to any of the places you showed in this video. It's like taking a trip from my home. Thanks for the great video work and your narrations of the trip. Stay safe Russ!

[@Cpcsof1]

The road from Tres Piedres to Tierra Amarilla is a great motorcycle road.

[@sueannhawkes]

You've added a few new personal touches ( like making morning coffee, and showing more of your campgrounds, etc). We like that. Makes it more personal...I appreciate you being so quick about posting your videos. I'm guessing you are about a week ahead of your adventures right? Adding dates would be nice too. Keep up the good work.

[@nancycain4434]

That part of New Mexico is so beautiful. It's definitely on my bucket list. Thanks for taking this on a fun adventure. I've said it before and I'll say it again I love the Drone shots. Safe travels Russ.

[@ensunnlor7059]

VERY NICE

[@gdvibes1]

OMG eye candy!

[@sherrydenny4744]

Ditto to all the positive comments on the longer format video. This is really a step up and most enjoyable. Well done indeed. Thanks!

[@normaallred7568]

Such beautiful country, thanks for the video

[@MySORRELL]

THANKS

[@TicklerDude]

Wow, I never knew that Florida had so many mountains

[@superdave1949]

Really nice to see this portion of your trip. My dad and I followed the same route on our first trip to Colorado back in 1965. The railroad was being decommissioned at that time and there were tons of old rolling stock in the yards at Chama, fascinating to see!

[@sharonthomas8983]

Hey Russ- I was at a hot springs resort up near Yellowstone. It was great 👍, you must try it. 👱🏻‍♀️

[@rvertv]

Sounds great!

[@NBZW]

Spent a week in Chama in 99, loved the place and the wonderful people I met.

[@DominicMaez]

From Pagosa! Ayo! Good to see my neighbors in Chama getting some views! Thanks for the visit!

[@blacksrt8300c]

My brother died recently and I’ve begun watching your videos, the driving and scenic views take my mind off the tragedy thank you, also random thought I watched a lot about the time you were building the van and was wondering how many miles you’ve put on it.

[@lindahoudek9855]

Glad you take the time to walk through these towns. Campground was amazing. Thanks Russ!

[@Freebird35]

Traveled this area in June 2018 but took US 84 from Santa Fe to Chama. As a rail enthusiast I organize my itineraries accordingly. Unfortunately, at Chama no locomotives were in steam nor at Antonito at the other end of the line when I stopped there on my return to Santa Fe later in the week. I was on my way to Durango and I passed through Pagosa Springs with barely a backward glance. Hot springs were not a sufficient enticement to stop. I do enjoy your travels immensely and am looking forward to your next adventure in Durango. I now have one of your T shirts to use on my future journeys.

[@a1abama]

Great video! Such a beautiful part of the country. SUGGESTION: maybe let the viewer know the date of filming, for each video. This adds context and allows the viewer to follow your journey chronologically. Thanks for all you do.

[@gerinipe1178]

Great trip thank you so much love your series❤

[@hectorccruzer]

Yes, Chama is an undiscovered jewel, 7800 above sea level. Elk hunting capital of the world, world class fly fishing.

[@justlookin3]

That for sharing. Love all your video and camera work.

[@rvertv]

Thanks for watching!

[@K27fan]

The railroad in Chama is the same as the one in Durango, its all part of the old Denver & Rio Grande narrow gauge system. They built into Chama in1880, you can still ride the train, it is a 64 mile journey. You can start in Chama or Antonito on the other end, with a buffet lunch in Osier halfway. It is a fantastically beautiful ride, although the ride from Durango up to Silverton is a little more pretty. Too bad the train wasnt running, in Chama you can walk all over the yards and stand right next to the track as it goes by. Durango is fenced off.

[@rafaeltorre1643]

I remember riding both separately as a kid which is why more than 64 miles. And Chana was actually more scenic. Although they are two different rides I could be wrong on which is better.

[@cynthiayoung-alsup7619]

Hi Russ, my name is Jerry. I own a retired ambulance and I love your channel. I have a free advertisement side and would like to buy some decals to show support.

[@Bohica-tq3ps]

Very nice video. We spent some extended summers in Chama a few years ago. Summer weather is great, cool at night and warm in the day. We always stayed at Sky Mountain Rv Resort. A nice place to escape the Iowa heat.

[@eriktracy8578]

Gorgeous video! I love northern NM - last May we made the drive up from Santa Fe thru Chama, Pagosa Springs and over to Durango. So beautiful - your video brought back wonderful memories! 👍

[@bobbyallen7800]

I spent a couple weeks there at that park also took the train trip. I have some RV friends that spend two months every year. Some work on the railroad stuff.

[@Thomas-bl6vf]

Silverton and ouray oh worth visits, and then Durango you can catch the still usable train station for the Durango and Silverton, narrow gauge railroad

[@percymcnabb4746]

love traveling with you, so interesting

[@rvertv]

Thank you! 😃

[@butchkelin3762]

Could you do a video on one of the RV parks you stay at including check in hook up set up and breakdown and check out. I've been full timing for over two years but I've never stayed at one of those RV parking lot. But they're so ubiquitous it's tempting. Thanks.

[@joeypeacock1673]

A camping buddy and I would take hwy 64 thru Taos on our way from Texas to Pagosa Springs. Stopped at the very location you did with the view overlooking the valley. I remember the A frame structure @ 2:18. Beautiful view and really love the video. Thanks for posting.