Sanctuary at Quarai

The old sanctuary at Quarai, part of the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument.

Stormy Weather

Wind blows through dried chamisa as a late winter storm moves through the Sandias.

I Love New Mexico

Shadows create a partial zia symbol, with a heart in the center. I do love New Mexico -- and its light.

Sandia Golden Hour

The Sandias shortly before sunset -- a view I never tire of.

Rio Salado

Rio Salado, a large wash north of Socorro, as seen from I-25.

Abó in Winter

Abó, part of the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, on a particularly bleak winter's day.

Mountainair Storefront

A storefront in Mountainair, painted -- along the left side and bottom -- to look as if the paint is peeling. And indeed the paint is peeling -- near the top.

Cottonwoods and Flooded Field

The bare branches of two cottonwood trees protect one side of a flooded field near Mountainair.