Category Archives: New Mexico

Another smoky sunset 5_6_22

Sunset over the Jemez with smoke from the Cerro Pelado fire. Smoke has been awful but we get periods of relief when the winds shift. Tomorrow… we’re predicted to get “historic” winds that will last for the next 5 to … Continue reading

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Fires 4_30_22

We have 3 major fires burning now in Northern New Mexico. The Cerro Pelado, Cooks Peak and Calf Canyon/Hermit Peak fires have consumed 168,600 acres as of this morning (approximately 13 Eldorados in size). Smoke from the Cerro Pelado fire … Continue reading

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Pecos South Pasture Trail 4_8_22

Taking advantage of a warm sunny, non-windy day… we revisited a place we explored back in August. Despite a small wildfire nearby, a lot less smoke than our last visit. And we had the trail all to ourselves!

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Bosque part II

Shots from our early morning sojourn to see the famous take off. While not as large or as simultaneous as those we’ve seen earlier in the season… It was still fun to see the birds honking in unison as they … Continue reading

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Bosque birds 1_25_22

We visited the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge near Socorro, NM to check out the Winter birds. It’s here that Sandhill Cranes, geese and other birds come to roost for the Winter. Sadly, due to the drought (and also … Continue reading

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Pecos Drive 11_21_21

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Galisteo Studio Tour 10_17_21

Artists in the small village of Galisteo had their annual studio tour. We go for the Fall colors along the Galisteo Creek. Day ends with a nice Fall color sunset!

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PNHP South Pasture trail 8_2_21

We explored a nice trail in the Pecos National Historical Park near the Forked Lightening Ranch house. The ranch was formerly owned by Greer Garson and was donated to the park after her death. The trail winds around the pasture … Continue reading

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Eldorado Preserve geology 5_20_21

Brought our friends visiting from out-of-town to see part of our preserve. Very nice hike to a river bed and interesting geologic formations.

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Irises are bloomin’!

Doing a lot of landscaping so I almost missed the first bloom in the garden!

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