A couple of weeks ago it was spring, but Mother Nature’s apparently had a major change of heart. The Sandias, which have had their best snow pack in years, got yet more fresh snow just a couple of days ago.
Landscapes
Sandstone Bluffs
The rocky spires of Sandstone Bluffs are in the foreground, with the craggy basalt which gives El Malpais its name in the background.
The Rio Grande Flyway
Migrating Canada geese take a break in the Rio Grande. The northwestern end of the Sandia mountain chain is in the background.
Evening Commute
Sandhill cranes fly over the snow-capped Manzano Mountains during their evening commute.