SOUTHWEST ADVENTURES - Key Persons

Dr. Carola Stearns Carola has her PhD in geology and loves every aspect of New Mexico. She also leads groups for Smithsonian in places like Morocco, Patagonia, and New Zealand. We select our guides carefully, insuring that you will have a safe and informative day.

LaVonne Johnson is our reservation specialist. She'll greet you on the phone and do her best to get you out on a great day in New Mexico. LaVonne came from Minnesota and now works with us from her home office in Silver City with her cat and dog assistants (all rescued). She loves to share jokes, and generally enjoy life! She is there to make sure you get what you want and can talk to a human being, right now.

Tom Ribe is a native New Mexican who has been doing outdoor education since the 1970s, first with California State Parks, then with the National Park Service and Great Southwest Adventures. He has expansive knowledge of northern New Mexico and is an advocate for public lands. He has his MS from the University of Oregon.