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Sunday, June 29, 2008

How Green is Our Valley?

This is a photo of the green belt (riparian habitat and agricultural area) that runs along the Rio Grande River through the Mesilla Valley. The lush area is made more apparent on an overcast day when the sun breaks through and highlights the green color. The Portrillo Mountains are on the horizon at left.








A view across the Chihuahuan Desert to Bishop's Cap in the southern section of the rugged Organ Mountains.


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