Yearly Archives: 2026

Clouds, sunrise and sunsets 7_17_26

A collection of the busy sky from the last week. Nice to have the monsoons return!

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Cavalcade o’ critters 7_16_26

This week’s creatures spotted around the grounds. It’s especially nice to see the return of the Rufous Hummingbirds. They are the smallest that we get and also the fightiest! Also glad to see a Swainson’s Hawk soaring overhead, a rare … Continue reading

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Smoke and sunsets 7_8_26

The various fires around New Mexico and Colorado are creating hazy skies depending on the wind direction. I’ve included a shot comparing the views during and after the smoke. It makes for a nice red sunset but looking closer, you … Continue reading

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Fourth o’ July Fauna

Some of the local critters who were out on or about the holiday, including the quail chick who Joan rescued from the birdbath and the bobcat who hopefully passed them all by.

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Eldorado 4th of July parade

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End of June sunsets, rainbows and Strawberry Moon 6_27_26

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Holy Ghost Creek 6_24_26

A trip up to another area of the Pecos Wilderness on a really bumpy road! Always nice to have a nice hike and then cool off in the creek. And… I made another flowing water video!!!

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Happy Father’s Day (with clouds)!

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Big Tesuque Creek 6_16_26

Our favorite spot to escape to when the temperatures get warm.

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Clouds, rain and sunset 6_15

Tonight’s sunset after a wonderful rain. Also clouds and virga from earlier in the week.

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