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The One New Mexico Ranch Where You Can Feed Goats And Fish

Published Aug 16, 2024

Written by

Melissa Mahoney

Have you ever been on a road trip and driven past a sign for an animal encounter ahead? Located off U.S. Hwy 82 in Mayhill, New Mexico is a roadside stop you will want to make. Welcome to Runyan Ranches. Not only can you stop to purchase local goods and souvenirs, but it's a place where you can feed animals in New Mexico.

I love being on a road trip and stopping at some sort of wonderfully unique roadside attraction, which is exactly what you'll find in Runyan Ranches.

This roadside stop is located at 4839 Rio Penasco Rd. in Mayhill.

If you're as much of an animal lover as I am, you're going to really enjoy this stop! Not only can you pick up some souvenirs but there's essentially a zoo on this ranch.

While the zoo is small, there are plenty of animals to interact with. In fact, you can even feed some of them.

For example, you can feed the friendly goats as well as...

...the fish! You'll find lovely little fish ponds around the ranch and can purchase a bag of fish food for $3 to feed them. This is such a fun thing for kids to do!

Needless to say, this is a great roadside attraction to stop at on a long car ride to somewhere else. However, I think it's a destination in and of itself.

So, the next time you find yourself on U.S. Hwy 82, do yourself a favor and stop at Runyan Ranches to feed the animals.

Have you ever stopped at this roadside attraction to feed animals in New Mexico? To learn more about Runyan Ranches, give its Facebook page a follow.

If you're taking a road trip through New Mexico, make sure you check out the list of our favorite Road Trip Essentials for things you may need. And don't forget to bring some snacks for the car!

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Published Aug 29, 2023

There’s A Deadly Plant Growing In New Mexico Yards That Looks Like A Harmless Weed

Foxglove is a beautiful but poisonous plant that can be dangerous if ingested.

Published Aug 29, 2023

Written by

Melissa Mahoney

Do you love gardening or have a landscaper who does all the gardening work for you? While there are some gorgeous plants and flowers out there, looks can be deceiving and maybe even a little deadly. One deadly plant growing in New Mexico yards is as beautiful and colorful as it is deadly. If you have foxglove growing in your garden, you may want to consider getting something else in its place.

With its stunning stalks of purple, pink, or white bell-shaped flowers, foxglove can make a beautiful addition to any garden.

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Its colors and flower shape are attractive to both bees and hummingbirds.

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Common foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) typically blooms between late spring and mid-summer. While their lifespan is somewhat short and the blooms are gorgeous, there's something they're hiding.

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Foxglove is quite poisonous so you may want to take a minute to consider if you even want it in your garden. Within the plant and its flowers are digitalis and other cardiac glycosides, poisons that can cause a cardiac event and even death.

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If you do have foxglove in your yard, it's best to keep pets and young children away from this deadly plant. The poison is found in every part of the plant from the seed to the stem to the leaves to the flowers.

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While poisonings and death are rare with foxglove, they can still happen. If any part of the plant is accidentally ingested, it's best to seek medical attention immediately.

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You can also give the Poison Control Center a call at (800) 222-1222 for help and guidance.

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Did you know that foxglove is poisonous? Do you know of another deadly plant growing in New Mexico yards? Let us know! If you enjoy plants and flowers, check out the Santa Fe Botanical Garden. It's a great day trip destination in New Mexico!

Do you want to learn more about gardening? There are plenty of gardening classes you can take on Masterclass.com!

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