Tag: new mexico
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Abiquiu Dam
Built in 1963 on the Rio Chama, the Abiquiu dam creates a recreation area, produces 16.5 MW of hydroelectric power, and routes water into the Rio Grande Watershed which feeds Albuquerque and Santa Fe.
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Young Roadrunner in the Bosque
I went out to take a picture of our freshly snow-capped mountains and happened upon this young roadrunner hanging out in Albuquerque’s Bosque open space. It’s believed that roadrunners offer protection against evil spirits, a service we can always use!
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Geese in the Rio Grande
The Canada Geese are headed south, and we came across them when they were settling in for the evening.
Did you know: Canada Geese can live to be over 20 years old, and, when they have a favorable wind, they can travel up to 1,500 miles in a single day.
