Hiking Down the Ridge Trail
After the rains greened the landscape and temperatures diminished, we started hiking more. The Ridge Trail is one of our favorite. It starts at Emory Pass and goes down to Kingston. It affords fabulous views.
Category Visually Speaking
TorC Mural Archive being developed, needs your help
The Sierra County Arts Council is collaborating with the Geronimo Springs Museum to create an archive of TorC’s murals and is looking for input and volunteers.
Nature’s resilience
Twelve years after the 2013 Silver fire new growth sprouts along the headwaters of Middle Percha Creek.
Virgas
The storm had been building up all afternoon. It produced a formidable soundtrack but no moisture to speak of..
Clark’s Spiny Lizards mating
These 2 lizards have been hanging out in our yard for years. The blue color intensifies around mating season.
Trout Fire brings Smoke to Kingston
Since Friday the 13th high heat and smoke keep us inside
Sign of the Times
Don't worry, I've fixed the typo on this sign.
Aurora Borealis in New Mexico
Aurora borealis are rare in Southern New Mexico. Red auroras happen higher up in the atmosphere.
Fall Colors
It's been 11 years since Silver Fire scorched the Black Range. The landscape is still magnificent especially in its autumn robe.
Flowers & Pollinators
Pollinators have been late and fewer this summer...
I love to imagine what these flowers look like to them.
Railroad Canyon
This gem of a canyon in Grant county was burned in the 2013 Silver Fire then scoured by flood. Yet it is recovering.
Tonuco Mountain
A storm the day before had cleared the air and brightened the colors. A perfect day to walk in the footsteps of our ancestors.