Rather Raw Morning

Just starting out

33F when Becca and I set off this morning with a wind chill of 29F.  Because there was almost no sunshine and the wind was persistent it felt quite raw during the entirety of our trek.  We ran into Tracey and George up near the intersection with the road, and later we encountered two women who were just starting out when we were on the final inbound leg.  Other than that we saw no one.  Can't blame people for staying out of these weather conditions until later when the day is warming up.

Checking to see who else is around

Thorny shot

One of our favorite Torrey Yuccas

The sky to the south

Needless to say that the sky was rather dark to the south

But this sky to the northeast

Becca in the upper foothills

Taking the long view

The road/trail out of the high foothills

Farm & Ranch museum and a portion of Las Cruces

Closer view of Las Cruces