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Propane and Bourbon
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An adventure blog by two people who keep stumbling into things.
🍸Provisions • 🗺️ Places • ✍️ Stories
🔗 https://propaneandbourbon.com/
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There's only a short time left to claim your Charter Membership on Southwest Art Towns. Join as an artist or art fan at any paid level to get a lifetime discount on renewals as a Charter Member.

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#SouthwestArtTowns #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration
February 6, 2026 at 9:36 PM
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valinreallife.bsky.social
Happy Saturday, #BlueskyArtShow!

I've embraced more midday shooting over the years but this week I'm reminded why getting up to catch early morning #Sunlight is worth the pain. 😅

📸 Cades Cove–Great Smoky Mountains National Park (2018)

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Line of trees in a field highlighted by morning sun with a shadowy background.
February 7, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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“The Gila National Forest asks that the public do their part to responsibly steward public lands by respecting forest infrastructure and reporting vandalism in progress to law enforcement.”
ktsmtv.bsky.social KTSM - News Channel 9 @ktsmtv.bsky.social · 3d
The Gila National Forest has seen an increase in vandalism at developed Forest Service sites including trailheads, campgrounds, and other recreation areas in recent months

More: https://www.ktsm.com/news/state-regional/new-mexico/gila-national-forest-reporting-increase-in-vandalism/ 
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February 8, 2026 at 2:46 AM
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southwestarttowns.bsky.social
[2/2] You can connect with others who share your craft, talk about things happening in your area, and dig into the nuts and bolts of art business with other creators.
January 30, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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southwestarttowns.bsky.social
[1/2] Did you know we have three main areas of discussions on the forum? Explore conversations surrounding art media, geography, and art business.

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#SouthwestArtTowns #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration
January 30, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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valinreallife.bsky.social
Happy Saturday, #BlueskyArtShow.

I grabbed this #clouds shot at a pretty shitty time in my life and it takes me right back like it was yesterday.

The power of photography, eh? For better or worse. 🤷‍♀️

📸 San Luis Valley, CO (2015)

The rest of the story👇
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January 31, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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valinreallife.bsky.social
I raced into 2026 with my hair on fire in all areas of my life. Except motorcycling. And apparently it was too much to ask that our first ride of the year go smoothly.

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#ValinRealLife #ThisWasNotInTheBrochure
Man spraying motorcycle with hose in driveway surrounded by other motorcycles and vehicles. Man in motorcycling gear attempting to jump start a motorcycle in a driveway A person on a motorcycle riding on a desert road under a blue sky and a few wispy clouds.
January 28, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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Visitors to the Sierra are often surprised by the dramatic weather, road closures, and other factors that impact travel in this big, rugged mountain range.

Learn more👇
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#SierraPasses #SierraMountainPasses #SierraNevada #SierraNevadaMountains
Image of motorcyclist on Tioga Pass with text that reads Explore the Passes-learn more about the major paved passes in the Sierra.
January 28, 2026 at 8:56 PM
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Heavy rains in the southern part of New Mexico combined with the cold caused an incredible number of potholes on I-10 between Las Cruces and Deming.
Signs have been posted warning of rough roads ahead. Slow down and give our crews space to work.
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#workzone #safety #NMDOT #NewMexico
January 27, 2026 at 6:48 PM
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valinreallife.bsky.social
Happy Saturday, #BlueskyArtShow!

In my attempts to re-invigorate my photography this year, I'm assessing my obstacles. Turns out, #cold is one of them.

📸 Hoarfrost in Virginia City, NV (2018)

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Close up of hoarfrost lining a chain link fence.
January 24, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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southwestarttowns.bsky.social
Deadline is Jan. 25th for our first official #SouthwestArtTowns member show! We're partnering with Open Space Brewing in Santa Clara, NM to bring you our inaugural member exhibit—Inspired by the Outdoors.

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#CallForEntries #CallForArt
January 20, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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valinreallife.bsky.social
Happy Saturday, #BlueskyArtShow!

Back when I had something resembling a home photography studio, I attempted to capture #One perfect cherry.

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A single bright red cherry with green, curved stem and covered with water drops rests on a wooden cutting board sprinkled with course-grained sugar.
January 17, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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valinreallife.bsky.social
So I've come sliding into 2026 with my pants on fire. Here's the skinny to start the year.

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#ValinRealLife #ThisWasNotInTheBrochure #Newsletter #NewYear
January 16, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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‪Join the #BlueSkyArtShow
Saturday January 24, 2026
The theme is #Cold

Pics of ice skating or memories of icy drinks by the pool, it all fits this week.

Use both tags to be included in the feed
#art #artists #photgraphy #drawing #painting #sketching #writing #poetry
Photo of snow covered ground showing both shadows and sparkles with text over it reading: Join the #BlueSkyArtShow Saturday January 24, 2026 The theme is #Cold Any art. Any interpretation. Use both tags to be included in our feed. Multiple entries welcome.
January 19, 2026 at 12:38 PM
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southwestarttowns.bsky.social
[2/2] It might surprise you that Southwest Art Towns is rooted in rebellion. It's an act of resistance against divisive, greed-driven, manipulative social media algorithms. It's designed to give artists an alternative platform to build their audience and professional network that bucks the system.
January 19, 2026 at 4:42 PM
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southwestarttowns.bsky.social
[1/2] Here's to the rebellious and subversive Outlaw Artists who challenge the status quo. Whatever form that takes—visual, performing, or literary art—today is for the artists who use their voices in service of activism and social justice.

#ConnectionCommunityCollaboration #ArtistAsOutlawDay
January 19, 2026 at 4:42 PM
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Countering a Project 2025 agenda item at Chaco Canyon — Good News for Public Lands vol. 27.
A rare win for public lands to start the new year
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January 17, 2026 at 10:13 PM
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I know that not everyone is as deeply, madly and passionately in love with New Orleans as I am. But, hey, if you don't know the Crescent City and are considering going one of these days... THIS is the guidebook to get...
January 17, 2026 at 10:49 PM
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Photog friends and aspiring shutterbugs, join me for a light-hearted little group study. 👇
valinreallife.bsky.social Val in Real Life @valinreallife.bsky.social · Dec 31
[1/2] Hi, friends! As we say goodbye to 2025—or good riddance—I don't have some fancy year-end wrap up of all the fabulous things I've accomplished. At this point, I'm focusing on what's ahead in 2026 in my "keep moving forward" mentality. It's kind of my thing.

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Close up of woman with hand on the side of her face perched behind a camera on a tripod in a lush forest environment.
January 1, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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southwestarttowns.bsky.social
[1/2] Did you know our co-founder Val Weston is an artist?

And that Southwest Art Towns sprung out of our involvement in the art community and seeing first-hand the frustrations and obstacles artists face trying to make a living in the southwest?

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Woman standing in front of group and talking to them. Three people looking at and commenting at art in a gallery. Man and woman smiling for camera with a park behind them lit with lights for the winter holiday.
January 13, 2026 at 12:06 AM
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Today is the 25th anniversary of the Roadless Rule. For a quarter century, it’s helped protect places like the Gila, keeping our national forests intact for hunters, anglers, families, and local communities. Public lands belong to all of us, and this rule helps keep them that way.
January 12, 2026 at 11:08 PM
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Top Winter Parks to Visit

Sand or snow? An early morning drive on a plowed sand road always makes me feel like I'm in snow country. The plow berms on the side look just like the snow berms back home.

White Sands National Park
#nationalparks #scenicdrives #whitesands #NewMexico #sanddunes #sand
A road of white sand is plowed through the dunes with berms on the side that look like snow.
January 14, 2026 at 4:38 PM
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Happy National Pizza Week! Our pizza night vibe changed dramatically when we moved to #NewMexico but we're full-in on homemade pizza now. Even in our crappy pre-renovation kitchen.

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#PropaneAndBourbon #IsItHappyHourYet #PizzaNight
Man standing at a kitchen stove and tilting a cutting board with a pizza on it towards the camera.
January 12, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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Happy Saturday, #BlueskyArtShow!

Today I'm remembering #Vibrant Havana.

📸 Havana, Cuba (2019)

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A bright blue classic car on the streets of Havana, Cuba.
January 10, 2026 at 3:57 PM
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southwestarttowns.bsky.social
Calling all #photographers! The 2026 photography study group officially kicked off yesterday. Open to all levels and any of you thinking about exploring photography. Come join the fun!

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#SouthwestArtTowns #SWArtTowns #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration
Canon DLSR on tripod next to rustic fence overlooking a luch meadow with fog.
January 6, 2026 at 3:50 PM