Life & times in Southern New Mexico

The Purple Octopus

It’s not really, but I call it that. There’s probably an interesting story behind it, but one that I’m not familiar with right now. I’ll probably look into it if prompted or someone will volunteer information, but for now I present the Purple Octopus – visible off of West Picacho and Melendres, at the Laabs/Lions [...]

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More craigslist Gems

As spotted on the Las Cruces, New Mexico craigslist in the Farm & Ranch section:
And a reply:

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World’s Largest Roadrunner

I’ve passed by this thing countless times in my travels west of Las Cruces and every time it was always “I’ll stop and check it out next time” – only I never did. Until now.
This monster bird is about 20 feet tall and 50 feet long and made entirely of garbage. From what I understand [...]

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