Here's what some of the visitors to our website as well as some of the visitors to our establishment have had to say. You'll find it hard not to notice the trend of positive notes left by satisfied customers--and if you're not already one of those lucky customers, chances are you'll want to give us a visit sometime and see what everyone's so excited about.

"Just a quick note of thanks for another wonderful visit. I had four nights of great observing and have many hours of work on my logs to get all of my observations in proper shape."

"Sunday night's Milky Way was beyond belief at 3:00 AM. I've never seen billlowing clouds like that...ever."

Paul
Minnesota
27 April 2009

"The viewing last night was one of my best ever. I was up all night."

John Ward
Texas
26 April 2009

" This is a wonderful place for me!"

Zhang Xin
August 29, 2008

" Thank-you for the great year I've had with New Mexico Skies! Your outstanding sky and superb support have made a long time dream of mine come true. I would (and do) tell anyone thinking of putting up their own remote observatory more than an hour from their home, that they should pause and re-think the project and contact NMS about hosting their telescope. When I think how close I came to building an observatory in Colorado, expecting a generous, but over-worked rancher to be my eyes and hands on the ground. Well I thank my lucky stars that I sent an email to you-all! A disaster in the making was changed into a superb astronomical experience. It is a comforting feeling that there are brilliant and kind folks looking over my electronic shoulder! Here's to many years to come!"

George Sjoberg
Duxbury, Ma
August 24, 2008

"I saw your program on PBS, checked out your website, have talked with my girlfriend and we are planning to come to your facility when we are ready. What a great concept!"

Paul McCormick
Norwalk, Ca
July 2, 2008

" Wow! What a place! Astronomy heaven. Amazing equipment, first class accommodations, and a wonderful staff of folks who really know their business. Randy, the night technician, is a terrific teacher--gives you just enough to get you started without doing everything for you (Unlike Kitt Peak's AOP, which stands you next to the scope and computer while a staff member does all the imaging.) The TAK FRC scope and its Paramount ME is to die for ; pinpoint, effortless tracking all night long. All this plus a fantastic summer Milky Way, and a deer herd, too.

We will be coming back here as often as we can, and making use of the internet scopes, too. Can't recommend NMS highly enough. I also recommend the brunch at "The Lodge", in Cloudcroft; priced and very ritzy ditzy, but worth every penny. Clear skies!"

Tom Smith
San Diego, Ca
June 2008

" Bravo pour l'astronomie"

Clatot Parick
Paris, France
May 30, 2008

" Another excellent New Mexico Skies experience! Top quality equipment, and very good tech support make good imaging possible. Excellent skies, nice accomodations, and wonderful environment. Thanks, Mike and Lynn!"

Tim Schmidtkunz
Bayside, Wisconsin
April 25, 2008

" We had a great time and saw some wonderful things. Our hosts were so nice (and of course Bowzer). Accommodations were first class. Most enjoyable and rewarding. Thank you New Mexico Skies."

Sandra and David Hood
Canterbury, Kent, England
May 19, 2004

" Just a quick note to say thanks for everything. Alisa and I had a great time during our stay. The skies were amazing, without a doubt the best I have personally seen. I hope to return next year and bring a few members of my local club. You are providing a first class service for amateur astronomers. Thank you both."

Scott Hammonds
Fayetteville GA
Fri Nov 7, 2003

"Had a great time at our visit. The skies were good seeing that this (Aug) is not the best time of the year for observing in NM.I was able to observe objects not seen in the Northeast. The 30" did a fantastic job. Was about to see galaxy detail down to 16th Mag. A great sky, accomadations and hosts. Hope to make it back soon."

Ron Mittelstaedt
http://www.princetonastronomy.com
Ewing, NJ
Wed Aug 27, 2003

"I just got back from a three day visit to NMS and it was GREAT. I went to learn CCD at a very novice level and came back with some very good shots of M13,M57,M31,M20,M8, and NGC 4692. And that was only two nights due to weather. The skies are fantastic and Mike and Lynn are both very nice people and great to work with. I'm hoping to return next spring for another chance after progressing some at home with my own scope and camera. "

Steve Bechdolt
Lecanto, Florida
Mon Aug 18, 2003

"It has been a while since I have visited you web site. I see that you have made some significant changes to your array of telescopes in the 10 months since we stayed at your observatory. With the addition of the 20” RCOS, you should have astrophotographers fighting for scope time. I certainly hope so. You run an excellent facility."

Tom & Carol McKee
Omaha, NE USA
Wed Jul 30, 2003

"Mike and Lynn: thanks for your hospitality ... looking forward to seeing you soon and we'll make final arrangements re the C14 ...Dave"

David B. Toth
Lima, Ohio USA
Wed Jul 23, 2003

"The new website looks great!" We came to visit for our second time a few weeks ago. We first visited without the kids a year ago, and like the first trip, had a wonderful time. Mike and Lynn are wonderful hosts, and the technology is astounding. We will definitely be back!"

Eric, Janita, Jordan, and Anna
Parker, CO
Sun Jul 20, 2003

"The web site is excellent - especially the weather page. Looking forward to a visit next spring."

Brian Boyer
Houston, TX USA
Tue Jul 8, 2003

"Look forward to a visit in the near future."

W.R.Edwards
Jacksonville, FL UNITED STATES
Mon Jul 7, 2003

"I know about the dark skies around here. I've always watched the skies at night. When I moved here from Santa Barbara ,Ca. I couldn't belive how dark it is here. I work at WOOF WOOF WORLD where you have a reservation now, I hope I'm working When you come in."

Dave Hartley
Alamogordo , NM USA
Mon Jun 30, 2003

"Still hope to bring my sons for a visit to NM Skies - we are all amatures with 5-8" Meade scopes. Would love to bring them and try some of yours. Someday! thanks for the site"

Brad Riza
Granbury, TX USA
Mon Jun 30, 2003

"You have a great website."

camron
bothell, WA snohmish
Sat Jun 14, 2003

"Look forward to visiting in Sept for the CCD imaging camp"

Stu Goossen
Portland, OR USA
Tue Jun 10, 2003

"Love the new website! NMS is still top on our list of our all-time favorite relaxation vacations. It's the benchmark to which we compare all our other vacations. Thank you Lynn & Mike for creating a first rate place."

Dan & Lynn Jones
Round Rock, TX USA
Mon Jun 9, 2003

"One question (and I suggest your web-site includes it in the future): Do the nightly rates for telescope rental hold regardless of weather. For example, if I rent a scope for an evening, but it rains all night long, do I still pay for rental of that telescope for that evening. Looking forward to bringing 3 families to your facility next year! Thank you. Adam Hall"

Adam D. Hall
Amelia, OH USA
Sun Jun 1, 2003

"To those who might be reluctant to accompany their astronomy/astro-imaging-loving spouse or significant other---throw off your doubts because there is much to enjoy at NM Skies even if you never look through a telescope. But that would be a shame because the night sky is magnificent. Sitting on the wrap-around porch of your unit you will be entertained by hummingbird antics. Local hiking, Carlsbad Caverns, and White Sands National Monument are great day trips. Mike's cappuccino and the great bakery in Cloudcroft enhanced our experience. Maybe next time I will be one to say 'don't we need a trip to New Mexico Skies?'"

Martha Varisco
Baltimore, MD
Thu May 29, 2003

"Just a short note to tell you how much John, Steve, and I enjoyed our recent visit. Everything was wonderful and the intro to astrophotography was great - as were the pictures! Looking forward to coming again (for the third time!)"

Jay Hendler
Charlotte, NC USA
Mon May 12, 2003

"Thanks for your hospitality and for the great facilities on our first visit to New Mexico Skies. Loved both the 30" Dob and the LX200 (and thanks for keeping the wind down - must have been magic). Great images and great memories - we're looking forward to our next visit."

Corey King
San Antonio, TX USA
Sat May 10, 2003

"I just finished my fourth trip to New Mexico Skies. Lynn and Mike are fabulous hosts, the accomodations are sparkling clean and very comfortable, and the equipment is great! I look forward to many more vists to their wonderful place."

Gayleen Thomas
San Jose, Ca USA
Tue May 6, 2003

"Great concept. I would like to use your scope from the internet, send instructions, rates, etc."

Gary Ferrell
san gregorio, CA USA
Thu May 1, 2003

"Mike and Lynn, Thanks for a wonderful time, all four of us are still thrilled with the experience. Incredible skies, great equipment (I love that 25" Dob), and very comfortable accomodations. We look forward to seeing you again.

Brian, Sheila, Moira, and Sean Pryhoda"
Brian Pryhoda
Franklin, MA USA
Tue Apr 29, 2003

"Just wanted to say thank you for such a wonderful couple of days and nights. The skies were astonishingly dark, and the accommodations were perfect. My wife and I especially enjoyed the library/computer room, the late night cappuccinos, and the hummingbirds. Those Sacramento Mountains are just beautiful. The astro equipment was all first rate, and the observing was beyond description. Every object we looked at had an inky black background and a fantastic 3-D appearance. Thanks so much, and we will definitely be back. Marc and Lisa Feuerberg"

Marc Feuerberg
Columbia, MD
Mon Apr 28, 2003

"I'm looking forward to see ths sky in new mexico like we have in tucson az nice and dark. so less keep the night sky dark so we all can enjoy"

merlin waits
Tucson, az usa
Sun Apr 27, 2003

"I just read your ad in an astronomy magazine and I'm already planning to go take a visit. Dix Hills has too many trees and not to mention the horrible light pollution. New Mexico sounds great! I guess I'll see you soon."

Bob Calvin
Dix Hills, NY USA
Thu Apr 24, 2003

"My wife and I spent 3 days at New Mexico Skies in November of 2002. The view of the night sky was exceptional, the scenery was beautiful, the accommodations were excellent. And, most important of all, Lynn and Mike were great hosts."

Lloyd and Carol McKee
Omaha, Nebraska USA
Tue Apr 15, 2003

"if you have any type of catalog, i would like to have one."

jason pratt
youngsville, la america
Sun Apr 6, 2003

"We are moving to the Waterfall subdivision in a couple of weeks. We will undoubtedly be checking you out for a night of observing this summer. Very nice web site."

Jim Bailey
Santa Barbara, CA USA
Thu Mar 20, 2003

"Looks great, I am going to try and put in a reservation in the very near future."

klaus p
pueblo, co usa
Sat Mar 1, 2003

"Hi! My friend Kate Lewis (Chicago) sent me to your website. Next time I'll come to New Mexico I'll give you a visit :)

"We could write a book. A too short four day trip to the Lodge. The little details that your hosts put into your accomodations are great (right down to a can opener). Don't hesitate to ask Lynn about details. You will find she is delightful. My husband wanted to study astrophotography. He received so much information both verbally and hands on. Mike is such an attentive instructor with eons of experience. Our hosts assisted us with fresh ideas to set up a dome in a restricted neighborhood and quite inexpensively. We soon realized that there is a place for everyone to enjoy the night skies with little or no equipment. Build your hobby as you can. I had a camera and enjoyed shooting the forest, birds and wildlife. Being city folk we had not seen a free-running coyote or herd of deer. We did see both on the road from the lodge to the highway coming home. Take a chance. You will not be disappointed with your decision to visit New Mexico Skies. By the way, Bowser is the dogs name. He is quite a gentlemen. Happy holidays. May you find the star or planet that you are looking for."

Domenic and Shan Marra
Cincinnati, Oh USA
Thu Dec 5, 2002

"I like the look of your new homepage!"

Dr.Bob
Denver, Co
Fri Nov 1, 2002

"We spent three nights last year and had a wonderful time! I brought my own fourteen inch scope and got some excelent help from Mike, tuning it up for two great nights of viewing. Then we spent one night on the twenty five dob. Fantastic! Accomidations were very comfortable and my wife loved the satelite TV and radio, as well as the peace and quiet, and the geology in the area. So......here I am again planning our next visit! Can't wait to get back to see Lynn and Mike, and to spend some peaceful time in the mountains again. I've put in a new secondary mirror, and new eyepieces, that make a lot of difference. Can't wait to try it under great New Mexico skies. Looking forward to winter skies with that twenty five inch dob too. See ya'll soon! Great new website too! Nice photography.......David"

David Thomason
Ft. Worth, Texas
Mon Oct 21, 2002

"Beautiful setting in the Sacramento mountains. Top-notch equipment. Great accomodations. Save money on buying your own equipment and go out to to NM skies. Mike and Lynn and have everything that you'll need and it all works perfectly. "

Frank Varisco
Baltimore, md usa
Tue Oct 8, 2002

"A beautiful facility with top-notch equipment. Mike and Lynn obviously love what they are doing and it shows. They’ve thought of everything – from the complete, ready to use kitchen to the red light in the fridge. Even my wife, for whom Astronomy holds little interest, was impressed with the comfortable rooms and beautiful surroundings and found our stay very enjoyable. The site alone makes NMSkies worth the trip. When you add the impressive array of equipment, it is an astronomers paradise. It just needs to be closer to Minnesota… "

Tim Hagen
Albertville, MN USA
Mon Oct 7, 2002

"This was a wonderful opportunity for my students and I. We had an exciting time and we believe we were veery successful for our first time. The galaxies and nebulae that we imaged were beautiful. We loved the view of the Great Nebula in Andromeda. I will be writing grants and spreading the word about New Mexico Skies. Thank you again!"

Dottie Bowman
Cool Ridge, WV USA
Tue Oct 1, 2002

"I just saw your ad in Astronomy Magazine. I reviewed your web site and was very pleased with what I saw. Now I am going to start planning a trip out west in the future. Very impressive."

Barb Meredith
Waterman, IL USA
Sun Sep 29, 2002

"love your website,can't wait to come."

Don Hayhurst
las vegas, nv USA
Sat Sep 28, 2002

"Dear Mike and Lynn, My father and I just spent 3 nights with you folks. Without a doubt, it was one of the most memorable holidays we had. A top-notch experience you folks offer there for the devout amateur. That 30" dob is some toy (my favorite was M101 on my last night)! I can't wait to come back to try out the Miyauchi's on our next trip (which we are planning already!)."

sanders
16 Feb 2002

"Can't wait to see your skies in person. Will make it this year, If all gos well."

Joseph
07 Feb 2002

"Very nice web site and and exciting facility to learn about. Hopefully my son and I can visit soon."

Ken Scott
20 Jan 2002

"Mike and Lynn -- thanks for a great stay over the past few days...It was really great to have seen you again, and to have spent a couple of nights under your skies. I'm very struck with the feeling of how "close" the stars are when the sky is so dark and the stars are so bright...really something which I haven't seen elsewhere!

I was also interested to read on the plane on the way back in Astronomy magazine about the recent visit of a couple who wrote up a report on their experience with you...sounds like they had a great time too!"

Charles Wiecha
17 Jan 2002

"I've seen your ad in Sky & Telescope for many months and finally checked out your website. I'm glad I did!

I'm retiring after twenty years with the FAA and am looking forward to rekindling an old hobby. Your resort is a great way to combine a vacation with deep sky observation. I'm really looking forward to making reservations in the not-too-distant future. My wife loves west Texas and I'm going to plead with her to take a well-deserved break and come your way!"

Allyn Perdue
24 Sep 2001

"Traveling to New Mexico skies from Phoenix, was one one the most rewarding experiences. Although some cloud cover obsured the view on some nights, we towed along my 10" Meade LX200 and set it up on the first night. What a treat to see the Milky Way for the first time since 1986 without light pollution. We were all very impressed with the cleanliness of the accommodations. Lynn and Mike really know how to take care of their guests! We loved the late night cappaccinos too! The library was full of wonderful books and mags to choose from. The kids aren't into astronomy so the books on nature and wildlife kept them interested. It was a very nice experience. Thank you Mike and Lynn for a few days of bliss in the Sacramento Mountains! The kids can't wait for a return trip. I recommend it to anyone with a desire to discover new places including great scenery and peaceful seclusion....... "

david hardinger
03 Aug 2001

"It`s a great and very interesting website! Congratulation! Good luck with your website and greetings from Germany - Katrin! About a visit at our homepage and - maybe - an entry in our guestbook we will be very happy too :) *** HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY ***"

Katrin
30 Jul 2001

"I stayed at NM Skies during late-Dec. 2000 and again in mid-July 2001. I was very impressed with the facilities and hospitality of Mike and Lynn Rice, they have put in much work into this special, unique retreat. The accomodations are excellent - cozy and well-equipped. The telescopes leave little to be desired, although, you may elect to bring your own favourite eyepieces like I did (...a Nagler 9mm in the 25" dob on M13 - knock your socks off!!!)

The skies are very dark; I could see the dust lanes in the Milky Way and picked out M33 and M13 with my naked eyes! The night sky is simply spectacular! I used their 25" dob and managed to see just about all the objects I wanted to see, in wonderful detail and brightness. Make sure you go during the week of the new moon. An experience you'll treasure forever. "

Simon Chung
29 Jul 2001

"Wonderfull location,Our hosts became personal friends.As MacArthur said "we shall return""

George & Sue Benedik
08 Jul 2001

"I had the best vacation of my life! Five of six nights I spent dusk to dawn under horizon to horizon Milky Way. Very nice accomodations in the cool mountains away from the heat of the desert below. I can't wait to go back."

Richard Dickson
14 Jun 2001

"A very nice stay 4/28/01 through 5/1/01

Not only are Mike and Lynn very hospitable, but also very knowledgeable and helpful. I especially enjoyed my three nights of CCD imaging, my first experience with it ever. Great fun. Highly recommended!"

Charley Socci
06 May 2001

"Wonderful skies ! This was probably the darkest location I've seen even though I've been going around the southwest for a while ! Great accomodations also and nice scopes "

benoit schillings
03 May 2001

"I LIVE IN N.J. NOT VERY MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO GO SKY EXPLORING HERE. AM ANXIOUS TO GO TO NEWMEXICO SKIES."

MARGARET PFRANGER
13 Feb 2001

"First time to look at your site. Are rank amateurs. Are looking for some good viewing as Carlsbad is somewhat has a problem with light pollution."

Jerry and Sandi Krause
17 Dec 2000

"love your site.....my children and i just found it very informational"

debbie meadows

"I like the design of your site - very nice!"

Bj Estes

"We stayed with you a month or so ago and had a great time. Great equipment and wonderful skies... dress warm.

The 25 inch DOB stopped down with a 12mm radian gave the best views of Jupiter and Saturn I have seen in 40+ years of observing."

Dave & Melody MacAllister
09 Nov 2000

"The sites were incredible! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and will do it again very soon!"

Kerry & Diane Wills, Randy Wills, Heather Carpenter
06 Nov 2000

"We just got back from our three day vacation from Oct. 13 -Oct. 16, and the trip was fantastic. We had a great time, even Kim, a non enthusiast, enjoyed the views and the scenery. We plan on making another trip during a new moon next time, instead of the full moon. Even with the full moon, we were able to observe some spectacular sights. Thanks to Mike and Lynn, our stay was fantastic. Hope to see you soonStewart Ferrell and Kimberly Mierkeiwicz
22 Oct 2000

"Nice web page...

Here's my site on my telescope making project http://my.treeway.com/observatory1"
Bill
21 Oct 2000

"I spent 23-30 Sep 2000 at New Mexico Skies. The rooms and grounds are very nice. Mike & Lynn Rice have done a great job with the place and worked very hard to accommodate guests.

The skies during our week there were not their best, but even so, they were better than anything I can reach in New England. The place is dark. The Milky Way and zodiacal light were so bright, you could almost read star charts by them, and gegenschein was an easy sight, as well as M33. My friend Lew said he could see Barnard's Loop through just a UHC filter (no scope). I definitely want to return.

I did 35mm astrophotography on their Astro-Physics 180 EDT, Takahashi FSQ-106 and Celestron C-14, all on Paramount GT1100S mounts and STV guiders. Please review the resulting images.

http://starmatt.com"

Matt BenDaniel
05 Oct 2000

"Planning a trip to NM next spring. I have a 10 home made scope. planing to bring it with me. Hope to see you. Great site looks like a great place"

Chuck
06 Sep 2000

"Very impressive!!!!"

E. Thomas Robinson
05 Sep 2000

"I can not wait to get there. It sounds like a great time. I am an amateur, and can not wait to enjoy your great skies and equipment. Not to mention the cappuccino I have heard so much about!"

Michael D. Coppedge
04 Sep 2000

"From St. Croix in the Caribbean to Cloudcroft is a long way, but our 4-night stay at N.M. Skies made the trip worthwhile. Clear and steady skies so dark they are bright from starlight, hand-picked equipment, stunning views of familiar and new objects, a beautiful location adjoining a national forest teeming with wildlife and fearless hummingbirds, spotlessly clean accommodations, and gracious, knowledgeable proprietors dedicated to providing the best possible experience.

I think that covers my opinion. Maybe not until my oldest son is out of college, but I plan to stay there again."

Woody Montier
29 Aug 2000

"We spent six days at New Mexico Skies in early April (2000) . We drove 1400 miles from our home in Indiana. The excellent facilities and equipment are only surpassed by the clear transparent skies. In the five clear nights I was able to make more images than I could make at home in a year. The quality was many times better than the images I make at home.

We again plan this September to drive to NMS for another six days. My wife and I are both in our eighties!! "

Leo & Adela
28 Aug 2000

"I just completed a five-night stay starting July 30, 2000. When I got there it thunder stormed and we had a beautiful evening rainbow. By 10:15 the sky was clear and transparent as were the following four nights of the waxing new moon.

Up to this point I had always been a star hopper, but within 15 minutes of instruction from Matt Fargo (on staff), I learned the advantages of a Sky Commander. I started with the 15", the next night the 25", then the 30" Dob. They are all great instruments and provide the opportunity of a lifetime for an amateur astronomer.

During breaks from the Dobsonian telescope, the sky was alive with meteors, some so spectacular as to leave a trail for several seconds.

The Cappucino breaks with Mike, Lynn and guests alone made the trip worthwhile. The accommodations are great as is the hospitality even after locking my keys in the room.

Hiking around the area is beautiful and Lynn's hummingbirds are everywhere. What a wonderful vacation!!"

Charles Mullen, III
Tampa, Florida
07 Aug 2000

"Thanks for a great time last week. It was certainly a treat to play with $30,000 worth of first rate equipment and only pay about $200 to use it.

I think I need to get myself a personal assistant at home to set up all my equipment for me. It was a real treat not having to drag out my own equipment and set it up. You sure have a great set up for observing. I want to try out that new Coronado Sun filter out the next time I come...."

Craig Zerbe
29 Jun 2000

"What a great web-site!Your neighbor (on Happy Lane)Lois Williams, is here in Lancastervisiting. She told me about this site last night! I'm glad she did! I'll be "visiting" often! Thanks, Sue Martin"

Sue Martin
17 Jun 2000

"Hellow from your neighbors at the bottom of the canyon. The web site is great. We really enjoyed your pictures -not being astronomers, we need a consultant on what they are."

Wayne & Terese Hadley
13 Apr 2000

"We just completed a three-night stay with Lynn and Mike. (Yeah, I know, 3 nights isn't long enough!) All three nights were clear and the seeing ranged from very good (one night) to excellent (two nights). I don't know that I qualify as an "advanced" amature, but with a little help from Lynn my wife and I was able to handle their 25-inch dobb easily.

One thought to those visual astronomers out there - you might want to bring some of your own eyepeices. They had some, but lets face it, we all like our own collection better, don't we? With my 16mm Nagler and their 25-inch fast mirror, I had the universe at my fingertips!

We did go to bed early one night (when the seeing was merely "very good") so that we could go to Carlsbad Caverns the next day - a very worthwhile day trip.

Anyway, I can't think of enough good things to say about nmskies - we had a magical time. Be sure to ask Lynn to show you the giant fossil!"

Steve Ford
10 Apr 2000

"Sounds like you've got a very nice setup. We hope to see u soon. TNX Beto II"

Alberto A. Munoz II
13 Mar 2000

"I am very interested in Astronomy, on Christmas my dad said that he would take me to a south-western state and look at the skies through very high technology telescopes and I think that I want to go to your place it seems very fun and exciting. I would love to see all the celestial objects in a very dark sky b/c I don't see much in a big city! Hopefully we will meet you soon to look at the beautiful skies!!!!"

Amy & Tom Baxter
12 Mar 2000

"My new wife and I had the best time ever. Now I've been spoiled by the beautiful night sky and fresh mountain air. It was a shame to go home. The only problem now is that I'm hooked on cappuccino's!!!. Great setup and wonderful atmosphere. Mike and Lynn know how to make you feel at home"

Adam and Patiece Manuel

"We had a wonderful time during our October '99 visit. Mike and Lynn made us feel right at home from the minute we arrived. The equipment and skies were outstanding, and the accommodations were wonderful. We can't wait to return four our deep-sky, large aperture (and cappuccino) fix!"

Michael & Angela Virsinger

"We knew we have found a unique place, when Lynn walked us up the hill to our cabin - and filled the bird feeder just outside the kitchen window. The nights were fantastic, the equipment was excellent, the hospitality was superb, and the accommodations were outstanding. We will return, even if it's just for a cup of Mike's cappuccino. ( I still can't figure out how you arranged for the afternoon rainbow - the brightest we've ever seen! )"

Dave, Janet, and Aronne Merrelli
Members/ Miami Valley Astronomical Society
28 Sep 1999

"I had a wonderful time at New Mexico Skies over Labor Day weekend. The accommodations were comfortable, and with transparent skies every night after midnight while I was there, I was able to complete the projects I had planned. I enjoyed meeting you and your other guests each evening before beginning my observing, and the cappuccino tradition should be continued. Your site is excellent, with clear skies, and a relaxing ambience during the day. It was great having a nice apartment to relax in during the day, and a nice bed to sleep in after a long evening at the telescope, just a few yards away. You don't get that at the Holiday Inn! I will have my photos developed soon, and will send you copies. "

Ed Flaspoehler
REFLECTOR Editor Astronomical League, and Vice-President, American Association of Amateur Astronomers.
08 Sep 1999

"We were on are way back from a trip in Santa Fe, new mex. It was my b-day(I just turned 16) and I brought along my Astronomy mag. My parents said that we needed a place to stay the night somewhere around Cloudcroft, so I looked them up on the internet and I asked my parents if we could stay. My mom called to find out if we could stay for one night. Anyways, It turned out that we stayed for one day and had a lot of fun even though the night sky was not working with us, Mike and Lynn did every thing possible to make are stay the most enjoyable. We are hoping to come back in the near future."

Jonathan Senneff
06 Sep 1999

"hope to get out there summer of 2000."

charles wheeler
06 Sep 1999

"Mike and Lynn, Thanks for a spectacular 3 days at your "astronomer's heaven". We both enjoyed every minute of your dark skies, great accommodations, and hospitality. Oh yeah, the cappuccino was fantastic too! We'll be back...."

Chuck & Donna Faranda
15 Aug 1999

"Great observatories and site! Maybe I can visit you sometimes in the future! Greeting from Austria - see our observatory at http://beam.to/astroteam."

Gunther EDER Astroteam Mariazellerland
28 Jul 1999

"Last week, July 4-9 was a real treat. Having been an amateur astronomer for the last 20 years, I've been to many locations for star parties, solar eclipses, observatories both in the US, Europe, South America, and Australia, and our local area sites in North Texas.Ê However, your guest observatory with its array of first class equipment, great accommodations, and excellent and caring staff make this second to none. IfÊ I continue with the compliments, the readers of this section will all want to book time when I want to go. BTW, my non astronomer wife, who just likes to curl up and read, enjoyed the mountain scenery and the great accommodations, too. I also will not mention Mike's great cappuccino and steamer drinks at midnight.So I must stop now. We hope to see you again in October.Thanks again for the wonderful time."

Craig Bolton
11 Jul 1999

"We are interested in a Thanksgiving 99 visit."

Gordon and Libby Willingham
05 Jul 1999

" Last year my son Chris and I spent a night at Kitt Peak. We had intended to do a repeat trip. However, after reviewing the info on your WEB site, we just might opt for New Mexico Skies instead."

Daniel Herrman
27 Jun 1999

" Well, we're just going have have to make plans for a trip down from Canada to New Mexico now..."

Tom Gaylord
07 Jun 1999

" Looks like a fabulous location you folks are in. Was actually surprised you were up and running so fast judging from all the building that took place according to your web site, which by the way is excellent and informative as well as easy to navigate. Hope to visit sometime. Congratulations toward your new enterprise!"

Dan & Karen Bergeron
07 Jun 1999

"Great looking site! I'm impressed with the changes you've made and the rapid progress made with your facility (though I imagine it doesn't feel "rapid"). Hard to believe that it has been a year already! We miss you here at the University, and I certainly hope to be able to visit someday. Best wishes!"

Greg Krier
11 May 1999

"We arrived on Sunday, May 30th. the midnight sky did not look too promising with a full moon rising in the east. However, by 1 a.m. openings in the cloud cover allowed me to do my first CCD imaging. By 5 a.m. Mike and I had imaged seven targets. We had an excellent time, and Lynn and Mike were very gracious hosts. The location is beautiful, and the facilities and equipment are first-class. I encourage you to visit. Bird-watchers, be advised: the mountains hold some surprises for your life-list as well. To quote Douglas MacArthur, we shall return!"

Joan and Tony Galvan
03 Jun 1999

"I enjoyed talking with you last night about plans to visit you during labor day. Send me info on the Meade and Dobsonian scopes and on the horseback riding and other activities near you. Your site is awesome."

Mal Sunberg
02 Jun 1999

"Skies so incredible we bought the lot next door! What more can we say."

Steve Pastor/Alyssa Malen
11 May 1999

"Great site, good layout. Beautiful view and congratulations on the furniture--it looks comfy. You must have inherited your dad's knack with wood. "

Dan and Karen Rice
03 May 1999

"Fantastic location!!! Many universities would kill for this level of technology. The accommodations are also first rate (non-astronomy spouse-approved as an ideal vacation site). The hosts are also really neat people -- thank you Mike and Lynn!!! "

Dr. John Lehman
26 Apr 1999

"Mike, It's nice to see that you are open for business. The selection of telescopes is impressive and the accommodations look inviting. I'd like to be a customer soon. I'll be in touch when I have a business trip that can get me close to NM."

Chuck Benson
22 Apr 1999

"I'm the web design guy, and I'm testing out the new guestbook."

Neil Calvin
ecalvin@mac.com
http://www.unrev.com
Richland, WA USA
Tue Sep 10, 2002