Lake for swimming or take a dip
 

Closest water hole from ABQ?

The only one -- Cochiti Lake, near Tent Rocks.

{We are in Norway - heading to Stckholm on Monday!}

http://www.explorenm.com/camping/Cochiti/

Who can tell me if Elephant Butte Lake has any water in it now?
A few years ago I was there and the boat docks were more than 100' from the water.

Thanks Debit, hope you like it here :) Is it a lot cheaper buying a volvo here? Im thinking of buying a car in U.S do i have to take the car to NYC or is there other ports?

We saved 10% on the car plus Volvo paid for us to fly to europe. I don't know anything about doing it in reverse, sorry. Our car is coming in through Los Angeles.

Elephant Butte always has water. It just might not be as much as you would like. :-)
http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD/elephant.htm

Lee Ann