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Snowing Night. Transmountain lights up as snow and nightfall decend.

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Rare Sea of Fog Fills the Upper Valley after a recent rain and a very cold night. Sun coming up over the Franklin Mountains.

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Fire Red. The Weather has been just right to turn the leaves.

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Chile. Oh, Red Chile. Beautiful adornment for your home and the perfect flavor for colder weather.
Act II: Winter 2004-2005.
Wintery weather re-appears with a mix of rain, snow and fog. Although we had some cold temperatures last year, we haven't had any real snow to speak of in the last couple of years. A second heavy fog was to be expected after this blast of cold air.

And still there is no real hard freeze. Great!! The trees in the valley will continue to put on thier fall color extravaganza. For more recent color photos: See Letter from Editor below. Read More..

Three Seasons all Together.
The warmth of Indian Summer was chilled a bit with weekly rains. Then came the cold weather. The moisture turned to snow at higher elevations.

The local newspaper's weathermen didn't predict it; instead of reaching the mid 60's the valley barely rose above 50 degrees for 2 consecutive days. So no more late summer. The Franklin Mountains received their first snow of the season in late October. And the fog!! You saw the fog? Great! ... but, from above???? Read More...

Fall Colors... Turn, Turn, Turning!
The rains have brought much needed moisture and the temperatures have been cool in the valley... not too cold. This combination makes for the perfect ingredients to turn the trees brilliant shade of yellow, orange, rust and red.

Our Indian Summer lasts into October. But this year, perhaps because of a new El Niño shaping up in the Souther Pacific; there have been an abundance of rain and cloudy days. And while our neck of the woods doesn't usually get the same fall colors as does New England or Colorado; this year the Upper Valley is as spectacular as you could want. So enjoy the pictures and take a drive and see for yourself. Read More...

Fall is for Chile.

Big chile... little chile. Be sure to eat and use lots of chile. After the heat of summer, chile starts its colorful transformation. First a vivid green to bright red as the temperatures cool.

People can buy the ready made red chile sauce or make their own (See Recipes & Tips). The chile can be strung together and hung on your porch or door as a decorative ornament. These are called "ristras". Any one for more chile? Read More...

Upper Valley: Oasis in the Desert. Past, Present and Future.

Taking a look at what the Upper Valley embodied before it and the mighty Rio Bravo were tamed. How does this heritage impact the use and future development of the valley farmland. Does the valley have a voice? Publisher Jorge "Brax" Molinar. Read More..

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