Category Archives: Rio Grande del Norte National Monument

Ah yes, “first snow New Mexico”. It’s always a bit of a downer as the days get shorter, we turn the clocks back and the temps drop to the single digits but there is a bright side. The first snow. … Continue reading →

So what is Pahoehoe lava doing in the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument? Pahoehoe is the second most abundant type of lava flow. Pahoehoe lava is characterized by a smooth, billowy, or ropy surface. Pahoehoe flows tend to be … Continue reading →