In the Mountains, Fall Is Already Winter

NewMexiKen ventured to Santa Fe and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains Tuesday in hope of seeing some fall color.

The color was mostly gone, just a few aspens left with leaves and those far past their prime. The color had been replaced with the absence of color — you know, that white, cold stuff. Click each image to see larger version.

Aspens October Snow

Photos taken at Aspen Vista and along highway at about 10,000 feet.

Santa Fe Ski Area Sunlight through Trees

Photos taken at Ski Santa Fe, 10,350 feet.