As I await the local flora to spring forth, this post is definitely a departure from the usual subject matter. Colorful in their own right Santa Fe’s doors are definitely unique! Admittedly I miss the local xeriscape gardens I’d frequent in Colorado. By now the Dwarf Iris would be popping up everywhere. I’d be lying […]
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While Colorado may boast having the most Aspen trees of any state – and their fall colors are certainly noteworthy, New Mexico has seasonal changes that are equally as stunning. And IMHO, given the locations in NM I’ve experienced this fall event, I have found it to be equally if not more memorable. Aspen Vista
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March in Colorado can be a contrast of seasons for sure. One may think Spring – but March is actually our snowiest month of the year. Over time, you learn the seasonal weather personalities of your given location. They are aspects the locals know – like San Diego’s “May Grey” and “June Gloom”. Despite popular
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I know most people bemoan the depths of winter. The cold, short days and snow. Begs to question why they live in a state which is known for these very attributes?! Winter is essential for spring to happen. A right of seasonal passage if you will. I do my best to be optimistic when I
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It’s amazing how quickly the landscape changes with the first snowstorm of the season. It’s still fall but the snow is a reminder that winter is soon to follow. The seasons compete for attention. Trees that were covered in gold with their colorful fall leaves have clinging remnants. The falling snow covers them ultimately knocking
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October is a beautiful time of year around here. As the fall colors change from higher to lower elevations, the next to take center stage are the Cottonwood trees that line the local greenbelt. These trees can get massive! Along segments of the trail they can create a golden, leafy canopy come fall. They make
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