Chimney Rock

Chimney Rock at Ghost Ranch, seen from below.

Red or Green?

Red and green chiles await roasting -- and the official state question: "Red or green?"

Chamisa in Bloom

Chamisa in bloom in northern New Mexico, a beautiful harbinger of fall.

Expo New Mexico

A spinning ride on the midway at Expo New Mexico -- best known as the New Mexico State Fair.

La Cueva Overlook

Looking east into La Cueva Canyon from the overlook on La Luz, high in the Sandias. I know it's not everyone's idea of beauty, but I think it's absolutely stunning.

State Fair Extreme

A ride on the midway at the New Mexico State Fair.

Sticker Shock

A psychedelic camper shell -- with a most descriptive license plate -- was spotted in the parking lot of Continuing Education, at UNM.

Signs of Summer's End

Dried flower heads and corn lily leaves signal the approaching end of summer.

Sandia Peak Tramway

The Sandia Peak Tramway -- longest in the USA, and perhaps the world -- traverses incredibly rugged terrain.

Late Afternoon

A late summer, late afternoon view of the Sandia mountains from the foothills.

Canada Jay

A Canada jay (Perisoreus canadensis), aka the "camp robber," keeps a close eye on a picnic, watching carefully for the smallest bit of dropped food.

View from La Luz

Looking out over the Rio Grande Valley from La Luz, a trail that threads its way through the sheer granite cliffs of the Sandias.