Because we live in a desert area, and because we are also in the midst of a years-long drought, we are always very excited to see any amount of water. When we came across Lake Mescalero as we drove to the Inn of the Mountain Gods, we had to stop to take a photo.
And then one more. Beautiful water...
The inn is located in the Sacramento Mountains in south central New Mexico, next to the village of Ruidoso. This photo shows part of the inn itself, which is also a resort and casino. Since we aren't gambling or golfing people, and because we were saving for our upcoming road trip, we only took pictures, then continued on our way. You can see some far more professional photos on the inn and the resort, as well as information about the Mescalero Apache tribe that owns the property on the Inn's website.
