Gordon Vessels, a 39-year-old lead guitarist for the band Blues Kings, disappeared after a planned solo fishing trip to Manzano Lake in March 1993. He had lived south of Tijeras with his girlfriend of eight years and reportedly left their home after an argument several days before he vanished. On March 16, 1993 he told friends he was going fishing but did not tell his girlfriend; on March 17 he was last seen driving through Manzano with a passenger identified as a local man.

When Vessels failed to return, concern grew. Three days after the last confirmed sighting his unlocked car was found parked among trees off a forest road; his keys, wallet, and sleeping bag were inside. County officials, not knowing the vehicle belonged to a missing person, had it towed. Despite searches of the area, no trace of Vessels has been located and foul play is suspected.

What can anyone who knew Gordon, the local man seen with him, or the area around Manzano Lake add to the timeline that might clarify what happened?