Winter 1998-99 Bulletin

WIN A TRIP TO THE ENCHANTED YUCATAN! - a fantastic vacation for two - and help protect the Río Grande. Amigos Bravos kicks off its Fourth Annual Winter Getaway raffle with a fabulous trip for two to the beautiful Rancho Encantado resort situated at the wild southern end of the Yucatan Penninsula of Mexico (a $2,000 value). Win round-trip airfare and a five-night stay for two, including meals, at Rancho Encantado, an intimate beachfront resort overlooking the shimmering Laguna Bacalar. Enjoy Caribbean shrimp at sunset and margaritas under the stars in the shore-front palapa, and delight in romantic candlelight dinners beside a fountain. Wander the palm-dotted shores of the "Lagoon of Seven Colors," a 40-mile stretch of clear, warm, turquoise blue water. Snorkel and swim, or stroll a quiet Caribbean beach. Sail through mangroves or bask in the tropical sun. Wander through lush tropical gardens and lawns, or observe orchids and more than 100 species of birds that thrive in this lush, unspoiled region. Explore the rich Mayan archaeology of the Yucatan or simply relax on your private terrace and relish the fact that you are supporting Amigos Bravos and helping to preserve and to restore the Río Grande! You have a better chance than ever to win! With four great prizes and only 600 tickets sold, the odds are in your favor! Second Prize: A romantic two-night stay for two at the beautiful Dobson House Bed & Breakfast, an uncommon inn on the magnificent Río Grande Gorge, just north of Taos (value: $235). Enjoy superb breakfasts each morning and wine and appetizers each afternoon, while you relax in luxury and comfort. Third Prize: Indulge yourself with two one-hour massages at the luxurious and relaxing Ten Thousand Waves Japanese Spa in Santa Fe (value: $120). Fourth Prize: A thrilling half-day rafting adventure for two down the Río Grande Gorge "racecourse," hosted by the skilled guides from Los Rios River Rafters in Taos (value: $85). Proceeds benefit Amigos Bravos' Rapid Response Fund, which enables us to meet challenges not anticipated in our annual budget. In the past these have included providing technical assistance to villages affected by the proposed Summo mine, and underwriting a lawsuit against the Forest Service to protect Wild & Scenic rivers on public lands. Purchase of a raffle ticket (or two) will put us in a position to meet other such challenges in 1999! Our single largest annual fundraiser, the raffle's success depends on you, so please be generous-buy a ticket for yourself and for someone you love! Buy two tickets and we'll send you an Amigos Bravos magnet! Purchase your raffle tickets directly from Amigos Bravos for $25. Each ticket includes a year's membership in Amigos Bravos (ticket purchases do not renew memberships...sorry), and is fully tax-deductible. Just clip and send the enclosed coupon with your check to Amigos Bravos, or call our office at 505-758-3874 with your credit-card order. Don't delay! Clean water can't wait. Drawing to be held Earth Day (April 22, 1999)

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