24.34 Baylor West, Los Cruces, NM 24.35 Madera Park, Super Trail Loop. 24.36 Agua Caliente Peak, Tucson.
Some of the places visited have provided wonderful hiking opportunities but not always unique or different views. Because we have avoided early morning cold weather recently, often the light has not been ideal for photography. We decided to visit Los Cruces in New Mexico on our way to Tucson from Texas. We admit our ignorance in not knowing much about the city. It turns out that it's the second largest in the state by size of population. New Mexico does not have many residents, perhaps a lot have returned to Old Mexico. This city has less than a hundred thousand people. Albuquerque, the largest city in the state, is the only one with residents in excess of that latter number. I was delighted to come across this sign at the beginning of the hike. I often have to warn the editor about fooling around with rattlesnakes. But does she listen? Of course not. Hopefully, the warning will help in the future. I was getting very weary of watching her pat, pet and tickle the rattler...