Fire caused upheaval for many in Guadalupe County in 2023, including ending the lives of residents involved in blazes at their homes and shuttering two businesses.
A pair of small grass fires along the road quickly turned into a large brush fire that threatened two homes and got close to an elementary school Wednesday evening.
Lizards scamper and scurry across the cement trails, dodging oncoming cyclists.
Mule deer, often with fawns in the fall, can be seen munching on shrubs and grass while keeping a close on eye on passersby.
Mallard ducks and ducklings take their daily swim in the cool waters of the river, while a crane uses its long legs to wade in shallow waters along the river s banks.
All this can be seen at just one location in Southern Colorado.
Colorado is home to some of North America’s most amazing wildlife. From black bears to Sandhill cranes to bull snakes, Southern Colorado is home to a wealth of beautiful creatures.