Land of Enchantment

Or no country for old men. New Mexico is both. With stunning beauty in many areas, including red rock country that rivals Sedona, herds of antelope and horizons filled with buttes that Gary finds hard to believe are real. 

But the extremes swing as far the other way. This is not a good place to get lost, with miles of nothing but sage brush, creosote bushes and chollas to make the going even harder. It's nothing to drive hours with no services is sight. Summer's are hot and at this elevation, winters nights can drop below freezing shortly after the sun drops in the west, despite a warm and sunny day. Any time I see signs warning of road closures, extreme winds or do not drive into smoke filled roads, I know that we need to stay aware of the surrounding at all times. Still, I love New Mexico and find myself enchanted every time I visit.