newspaper guy:

have settled on entering NM from north despite higher pass.
only pass I'll have is between walsenburg co, and fort garland co and is about 9400 ft. I have a 20 mile climb to climb from 6100 to 9500. thats a grind, but i've done 2000' in 7 miles on a road bike and that was tough - dont think I'd like that climb loaded, but this one seems doable. the weather can be great in early october. or not. i know to wait for a good weather pattern before leaving. fortunately its only 47 miles till I'm back at 7900 ft in fort garland. taos is at about 7000. average highs in october in taos = 67, lows 32. i'll have the mittens, warm enough stuff- thats why i was considering the trailer, because of the clothing requirements. shipping sounds better but dont have anyone in MI to do that. wait, maybe i do. given all the feedback i have decided to not use a trailer, so I'll get winter coat, long tights, mittens mailed to me general delivery. will they hold that package for me? and for how long.

wow i am glad i started this thread.