Spring Fever

The western slope of Tortugas Mountain

People in this country are still dealing with cold and snow, so it seems somewhat insensitive to be reporting on the spring-like weather here in the northern Chihuahuan Desert.  But facts are facts.  We're headed for a high of 68 F. (20.5 C.).  But a storm is rolling in from California, and we could get isolated thunderstorms later with lots of wind.  The cold front will drop our high to 59 F. tomorrow (15 C.), and the wind is supposed to pick up full force.

Hiking along the foothills trail

Distant view of Tortugas Mountain and the Organ Mountains (right)

Through the hills and dales

Desert hills near Tortugas

A large, leafless Ocotillo