Yearly Archives: 2026

Battlefield hike, critters and clouds 4_19_26

We chose to spend the day visiting the area where Union and Confederate troops battled for 3 days in March 1862 at the Battle of Glorietta Pass. The weather was perfect and while the trail was close to the freeway, … Continue reading

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Spring critters return!

Great to see the first Hummers of the year, along with the return of the songbirds and lizards!

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Red-tailed Hawk couple 4_26

At the beginning of April, I noticed a pair of Red-tailed Hawks soaring above the greenbelt. I also spotted them sitting in the junipers, as well as carrying sticks up into a tall Aspen where they were building a nest … Continue reading

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Maizey 4_14_26

She was a very good girl on her trip to the vet for her rabies vaccine booster!

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Bike adventures 4_6_26

Taking the new eBike out for its paces and recording the sights. I’m also including a hike to the greenbelt graffiti art in a road underpass. Finally, a video of the Skyway Rail and a dust devil!

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Miscellaneous March birds

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Storm clouds and rainbow 4_7_26

Dark clouds but little rain. We did get a nice rainbow.

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March coyotes

We have a pair of coyotes who regularly hunt our greenbelt. I’ve named them Fred and Ethel and I think Ethel (who has a slightly lighter coat of fur) is expecting. They join the other predators like the pair of … Continue reading

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No foolin’… finally some rain!

Not near enough to make up for this year’s drought, but it was very welcome 1 inch.

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No Kings Rally 3_38_26

Good weather, great turnout, wonderful signs and uplifting community.

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