Steve Coburn of Los Alamos – New Mexico and the outdoors Steve Coburn of Los Alamos, New Mexico is a native of this great state. He loves the outdoors as many visitors to New Mexico will find, the outdoors action begins the moment you cross the state line. New Mexico has world class whitewater rafting, ballooning, fly fishing, kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, golfing, skiing, snowboarding, wind surfing, cycling and even scuba diving. If it’s an outside activity you’re looking for, you can probably do it in New Mexico. Here’s a few examples. Hiking and Camping in New Mexico features rugged mountaintops, grassy plains, lowland deserts, and everything in between. There is great diversity in New Mexico's hiking and camping spots. Open space is plentiful in the states and features diverse wildlife and plant species. Mountain and road bikes in New Mexico enjoy wide expanses and some of the best bicycling opportunities in the world. Street or trail, there are thousands of accessible locations to ride in the Land of Enchantment. Rafting is huge in New Mexico and there are a number of places to get in the best. Nearly all of the waterways rely on melting mountain snowpack for sustenance, so the most exciting whitewater runs can be found in the mountainous northern part of the state. The Rio Grande west of Taos is a popular choice fo experienced whitewater enthusiasts. There are also a number of tributaries that offer gentler rides. Steve Coburn of Los Alamos loves golf and New Mexico has a number of the country’s best-and most stunning golf courses. Many feature magnificent views surrounding all of the best courses whether you like mountain, desert, or links courses. The weather also helps because New Mexico has has over 300 days of sunshine, making it a year-round activity. New Mexico is also an angler’s paradise, and offers year-round fishing season for most waters. It is one of the best places to fish in the whole country, offering a broad variety of species from bass, catfish, northern pike, walleye, panfish and trout. People even ice fish in the winter. Steve Coburn of Los Alamos is also a ski aficionado and New Mexico is one of the best. The state features eight alpine and three Nordic ski areas throughout the state. Each area is well-developed and gives skiers a great environment where they can enjoy scenery, enjoy great food, experience great shopping and mix that in with the unique cultural experience of New Mexico.