North Valley Acequia

An acequia—irrigation ditch—in Albuquerque’s North Valley.

Rose

One of many gorgeous roses at the Albuquerque Rose Garden (Tony Hillerman Library). It seems to be a fine year for roses.

Box Canyon, Ghost Ranch

Water cascades across a rockfall deep in Box Canyon, at Ghost Ranch.

Sandia Hairstreak Butterfly

New Mexico’s state butterfly, the Sandia hairstreak (Callophrys mcfarlandi). It’s been an excellent year for them.

Roadrunners and Lizard

Looks as if some babies will be joining the happy couple pretty soon.