New Mexico Critters

I love critters! Here are some I encountered during my visit!

I saw this moth enjoying BobBIE's flowers.







I showed you this dragonfly and the millipede below in my hike post. Here are other views.

Some small animals in Bandelier:

Squirrel butt! (photo by Erin)

(photo by Erin)

Robin Redbreast, my favorite bird (Photo by Erin)

This nuthatch was poking around a tree by our picnic site in Bandelier.


BobBIE and I saw this chattering fellow outside Mom's condo the other night. He was taking a stroll on the sidewalk.


Butterflies near the ski hill:

A two-headed raven? There were some ravens playing on Canyon Road.

I found this one in BobBIE's yard:

Canis familiaris rowdius

Camp May/Pajarito Ski Hill

P-doobie had suggested that I go up to the ski hill to enjoy some wildflowers. I drove up to the Camp May area, expecting to take a short stroll and shoot some pictures. But, I am who I am. I suffer from "Just-around-the-next-bend" syndrome, so I ended up climbing a mountain (about 10,000 feet altitude up there!). I did see many beautiful wildflowers!

It was a stunning hike. I just love this area. It fills my soul to be here.

Come along with me, and enjoy!

Cop Stuff!

I'm so proud of Officer Squid!

Chief's Commendation (click for bigger image). Another officer found the M.J., but it wouldn't have been found if these guys didn't work an extra shift to do the DUI checkpoint.



Here is a letter and a picture from a tourist. Below, I transcribe the letter.

23 June 2008

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen!

I made from 1 Mai till 15 Mai a bus tour through USA. On 14th of Mai I visited Santa Barbara. Unfortunately was our stop very short and I couldn't realy enjoy the city with her sights places. The time had last for a visit of the court-house and the beach.

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On the way to the court-house I met a colleague from you. He gave me something in her computer. Someone like him, I know only from criminal movies, so I made a picture for me. I don't know her name, but I'm sure you can find it out. Please, give him the photo and remember me to him. I hope, he is glad about.

-3-
Maybe I can visit you by my next holiday in Santa Barbara.

Best wishes from Monica.

(Excuse my mistakes)

[name and address in Germany]

The picture:

On the back of the photo is written, "Dirty Harry"