Flying over the High Plains of eastern New Mexico in midwinter yielded one uncommon sight: a snowfield surrounding a large reservoir in semi-arid countryside. I was amazed that Ute Reservoir still had as much water as it did. As for the snow, not only did it make for a starkly beautiful highlighter for the little canyons and arroyos that drain into the lake, but with this area in a prolonged drought, every last drop of meltwater that soaked in would be most welcomed.
over Tucumcari NM (4 Jan 15) Looking NEUte Reservoir Surrounded by Snow
Flying over the High Plains of eastern New Mexico in midwinter yielded one uncommon sight: a snowfield surrounding a large reservoir in semi-arid countryside. I was amazed that Ute Reservoir still had as much water as it did. As for the snow, not only did it make for a starkly beautiful highlighter for the little canyons and arroyos that drain into the lake, but with this area in a prolonged drought, every last drop of meltwater that soaked in would be most welcomed.
over Tucumcari NM (4 Jan 15) Looking NE