Burn Scars Above Los Alamos

Black burn scars from the July Las Conchas Fire on the side of the Jemez Mountains just outside Los Alamos. (Those are not shadows)

Eagle Carving

Looks like an old tree stump carved into an eagle in the front of a home in White Rock

Puff Ball?

Even after all the drought and hot weather, when the summer monsoons came, so did this puff ball in my front yard. Amazing how nature strives for life and grabs onto the opportunities when presented.

Noon Time Bikers In Training

Bikers out training at noontime on the edge of the back burn area of the Las Conchas fire.

Early Morning Clouds

Above: Looking northeast from rim of White Rock Canyon low cloud layer above ground and below the Sangre de Christos mountains. Below: Same morning cloud layer looking southeast from rim.

The White Rock is NOT Always White

Good luck Kris and Rui!

Late Afternoon Clouds

Above: Clouds over the Sangre de Christo Mountains. Below: I turned around and took pictures of the clouds above the Jemez Mountains.

No Art Comment

Some art work in Santa Fe requires no explanation. At least, I can't explain it.

Suds. Suds. Everywhere!

The kids really seemed to enjoy this fun activity with suds blowing everywhere during the Los Alamos County Fair at Ashley Pond.

Rail Runner

Rail Runner leaving Santa Fe, heading for Albuquerque.

Rainbow

Nice rainbow over the mesas.

Orange Hot Rods

At the Chamberfest again. I find the cars fascinating and appreciate the time, effort, and love it must take to make these a pleasure to look at (and drive).

Arts and Crafts Fair

Lots of folks at the Arts and Crafts Fair as part of last weekends County Fair.

Kenny's BBQ Is Very Popular

Kenny's North Carolina BBQ a very popular food attraction at the Los Alamos County Fair. Kenny's is planning on opening up a brick and mortar restaurant in White Rock at Katherine's former location.

Ruby K's

People sitting outside at Ruby K's in Los Alamos.

Result of the recent Las Conchas fire in July along the road near the entrance to Bandelier National Monument - most of which still remains closed.

Los Alamos County Fair Parade 2011

The 2011 Los Alamos County Fair parade starts up and  heads for Central Park Square along Canyon Road. Lots of people showed up on a nice sunny day, not too hot. It did start raining around 2:30 PM, however.

Fish-Eye View of Taos Shopping

Looks like this picture is from Christmas time. With all the hot weather we've been having. Colder winter temps sound pretty good about now.

White Rock Canyon Rim Basalt

Rooftop Committee Meeting?

New Dental Office

New site for the dental office my where my wife works. It's the open door at the far end of this shot of the Central Park Square in Los Alamos. It's the former site of the LA Subs/Day Light Donuts. Donuts and subs are gone and the first days bugs in the new office mostly worked out.

Statue In The Cathedral Park - Santa Fe

Took this photo of a statue in the midst of the park next to the Santa Fe Cathedral. In the picture below, you can see the statue in the center of the arts and crafts fair.

One More Chamberfest Car Photo

Interesting cars at Chamberfest. Don't have the details on this one....but nice color me thinks.

Ink Cap Mushroom

When ever it rains hard, as it has lately, ink cap mushrooms show up overnight in my front yard. Amazing how fast they can grow.

Española Valley

Green Española Valley seen from White Rock Overlook with Black Mesa in the middle and Otowi Mesa to the right.

More Corvettes

I don't own a Corvette. Don't think I've ever ridden in one; Never driven one. In fact, I'm not sure I could get out of one after getting in? (These pictures taken at the Chamberfest in Los Alamos)

School's Starting Soon!

Española High School bus on the highway reminds me that school is starting soon in NM. Española about 15 miles north east of Los Alamos.

Can You Tell Me What This Is?

Bushy tree in my yard that seems to be able to propagate and grow into nearby areas. I thought I looked this up once and found its name. Can't remember and can't find. Do you know what it is?

Mandelbrot Graffiti On Metzger's Wall

Mandelbrot Set fractal pattern painted on the side wall of Methzger's in Los Alamos. Is it art or graffiti. Me thinks it's art!

Wedding Reception At Fuller Lodge

Busy activity in preparation for a wedding reception on the Fuller Lodge lawn. Hope the weather held out.

Los Alamos Is A Running Town

Lots of runners in town. The Los Alamos High School is often nationally ranked in cross country. World class runners like Anthony Sandoval, Ric Rojas, and Lynne Bjorkland came from Los Alamos alongnwith several All Americans and National Champs who ran for Adams State Collegee powerhouse in Alamosa, Colorado - look it up.