The high plains of northeastern New Mexico along I-25 from Raton Pass down past Wagon Mound were just gorgeous this afternoon. The rains have turned the plains green as far as one can see, bringing a soft pastoral look to what can be harsh scenery. Even the stock and wildlife seemed to appreciate the beauty — colts playing tag, cattle lolling around, pronghorn by the score nibbling away.
It was, honestly, heartbreakingly beautiful.
We’ll be driving down to ABQ on Friday for Bubonicon (ABQ science fiction convention) so I should see it then.