1. The sun peeks over the Sandias
Albuquerque sunrise
2. And we’re all waking up
Sunrise over Albuquerque
3. To another amazing day in Albuquerque
Sunrise outside Albuquerque
4. We’re friendly folks here
Lizards outside the Albuquerque Rattlesnake Museum
5. We love to meet new friends
Chipmunk in Cibola National Forest just outside Albuquerque
6. In fact, we welcome them with open arms
Cholla cactus, Sandia Mountains foothills
7. We’re always ready to pass the time of day
El Senador memorial at Civic Plaza
8. Or point out the sights
Sidewalk Society sculpture at Albuquerque Plaza
9. You’re sure to find some kicks as you cruise route 66
Central Ave., Albuquerque
10. Like funky little diners
66 Diner, Albuquerque
11. And oddball motels
Aztec Motel, Albuquerque
12. Albuquerque’s kinda quirky
Albuquerque garden statue
13. Almost surreal at times
Detail of mural at South Broadway Cultural Center
14. But you can still find a little hidden oasis
Albuquerque Botanic Garden BioPark
15. Of peace and tranquility
Albuquerque Botanic Garden BioPark
16. And perhaps a random surprise
Railroad Garden, Albuquerque Botanic Garden BioPark
17. Even winters can be a thing of beauty
Peacock at Los Poblanos Farm
18. Yes, we do get snow in the sunshine state
Yucca in the Sandias
19. Spring comes slowly
Early spring frost, Albuquerque
20. But surely
Early spring snowfall, Albuquerque
21. And it’s here at last!
Cactus blossoms near Elena Gallegos picnic area
22. Summers are sweet
July in Albuquerque – hummingbird
23. And the livin’ is easy
August in Albuquerque
24. Until fall explodes in a burst of color
Fall in Albuquerque
25. Above, as well as below
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
26. As the sun sets, things look to be winding down
Sunset over Albuquerque
27. But looks can be deceiving
Sunset over Albuquerque skyline
28. Since the lights of Albuquerque will soon be shining bright
River of Lights
29. Like a diamond in the desert
Albuquerque from Rio Rancho
30. Or a beacon in the night
Albuquerque moon