Rules for participation

Expedicíon de 1598

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Revised March 19, 1998 (Subject to change)

Issued by Expedición de 1598 Council members:

Caballeros Real
Raton Hispano Chamber of Commerce
1440 South 2nd ST
Raton, NM 87740
Fax: 505/445-1069
Email: fosuna@nm.net
Española Valley Chamber of Commerce
417 Big Rock Center
Española, NM 87532
Voice: 505/753-2831
Fax: 505/753-1746

You can also visit our web site to keep abreast of the latest information, offer support or write us. The web address is www.travels-west.com/camino-real

  1. All participants must register on the application found on this web page or by contacting the Council members. The main purpose of the registration is to determine the number of participants so as to allow groups to organize.
  2. Participants must provide for their own well being. If not familiar with weather and the sun of New Mexico contact the Council for advice. Food, water, shelter will not be provided by the Expedición de 1598. The expedition council will make available contact phone numbers for sponsors along the route.
  3. Expedición de 1598 will provide toilet facilities along the route.
  4. Littering is against the law in New Mexico. Trash receptacles will be provided along the route, please use them. Scheduled routes will avoid traffic areas and private property as much as possible. Along paved roads participants will yield to traffic. All of the rules of the road will be obeyed. Respect private property.
  5. Dogs must be accustomed to being around horses and be controlled. The Captain has the discretion of removing problem dogs.
  6. The procession will be led by Expedición de 1598 members in period costume. Travel will occur only during daylight hours. The Carreta will start at 7:00AM on the sheduled day, at the scheduled location, along the route. Changes due to weather may slightly vary the schedule. Changes to the schedule or route will be announced at that time. The schedule posted on the web and in local newspapers will be update daily. In the event of a possible thunderstorm, all participants must take shelter out of the open and not under trees.
  7. Automobiles , motorcycles and other engine powered vehicles must wait till the all others have left the camp or leave the procession and drive ahead to the next camp.
  8. The Carreta will stop at noon, and at will start at will. Automobiles , motorcycles and other engine powered vehicles must wait till the all others have left the noon camp or leave the procession and drive ahead to the next camp.
  9. People on foot or on horseback will lead the procession. Automobiles, motorcycles and other engine powered vehicles must be located at the end of the procession.
  10. In general the procession will be arranged in the chronological order of the costume worn by the participants. Costumes of the 1598 period will lead, blue jeans and modern apparel will be located toward the end.
  11. The Carreta will stop for Evening Camp near 6:00 PM or upon arriving at the scheduled location.
  12. No provisions will be made for overnight parking of horse trailers, automobiles, etc at the scheduled camps. These vehicles must follow the procession to the next camp or be located off the camp sites until the participant decides to leave the expedition. The expedition assumes no responsibility for vehicles parked at camp locations.
  13. In the event of a medical emergency, contact an expedition Captain distributed along the length of the procession.
  14. All horses must be sound and in good condition, subject to agriculture/ cattle inspection.
  15. Horses brought in from out of state will need to have appropriate health papers. Your local agriculture/cattle inspector will know these regulations.
  16. Riding double on horses in not allowed.
  17. If the above does not cover your questions, or if you have comments and suggestions contact the Council.

We wish you a wonderful journey. Thank you for your cooperation.

We wish you a wonderful journey. Thank you for your cooperation.
¡Buen viaje!