
Replacement of 16” crude oil pipeline, in place since 1957. This is the southernmost of two pipeline corridors through Placitas.

Replacement of 16” crude oil pipeline, in place since 1957. This is the southernmost of two pipeline corridors through Placitas.

Cowboy2, like at least one his predecessors, seems to have found a safe place during the thunder and lightning of monsoon storms. If I put my feet on his paws, he even stops trembling. Cooper, although he also used the adobe fireplace, also took cover under the desk. I hope this guy senses that. He’s been here for eight months now and this is his first summer, although he came from Utah, where he reportedly was living outside.


Cowboy1 wasn’t bothered by storms. I took him initially in foster care but decided to keep him when he curled up with me as a few-months-old pup to watch the rain.


July 27

Thunder and lightning on the way, trembling buddy looking away.


Opening ceremonies, summer Olympics, Paris, 2024.



Three views — south, east and west — of a 16-inch crude oil pipeline replacement through Placitas area, July 2024. This pipeline, running from the southeast corner of New Mexico to the northwest corner, Permian Basin to San Juan Basin, has been here since 1957.

