Fence with Ivy

Ivy on a fence. (Or maybe they're grapes? Botany's not exactly my forte.)

After the Fire I

In the Canadian Rockies in 2008 (Kootenay National Park, I think). There had been a devastating fire some years before -- yet the undergrowth, especially, came back very lush and green. Gives me hope for our New Mexican fires....

Pink Dino

There was a wonderful day, on a trip a few years ago, when I came upon one fake animal after another.

Malachite Butterfly

A malachite butterfly at the PNM Butterfly Pavilion in Albuquerque, NM.

San Jon Cafe

Old cafe window in San Jon, NM. San Jon is the easternmost town on New Mexico's portion of old Route 66.

North 10K Trail

Along the North 10K Trail a few weeks ago, right before the Sandia wilderness closed due to the extremely high risk of wildfires. I wish I could hike there -- but I imagine all the animals are really happy that the humans are gone.:)

Rabbit Ridge

Looking west from Rabbit Ridge, very near the border of Bandelier and Valles Caldera. My guess is that the Las Conchas fire has burned these trees to crispy snags.  It was a beautiful hike up there and, judging from the fire maps, the entire area has burned.

Yes, I know it will regenerate -- but not like this, not in my lifetime. I'm heartbroken.