Discovering New Mexico’s Climate: More Than Just Warm Deserts
When you think of the Southwest, a warm, dry desert likely comes to mind. I used to think New Mexico was all flatlands and sun-baked deserts too, but this state is surprisingly diverse. Not only do we have desert landscapes, but we also have forests, grasslands, and impressive mountains.
Even though New Mexico doesn’t reach the icy temperatures of Minnesota, the weather here can get quite cold. Just last night, we had our first freeze, which is actually later than usual for the season. As the temperatures dip, it’s a reminder to bring out the heater. We rely on an 18,000 BTU propane heater to keep our space cozy, though we don’t run it full-time, especially at night, since we prefer a cooler sleeping environment and want to be cautious with propane heating.
With smoke and CO2 detectors, and a heater that shuts off automatically if levels get too high, we take every precaution. Our routine involves running the heater as the evening cools down and again in the morning if it’s chilly. Once the sun starts to warm things up, we switch it off and let the natural warmth in.
Whether you’re planning a trip to New Mexico or thinking about winter camping in cooler desert regions, a bit of warmth at the right times makes all the difference.www.plateauhamedecolquhoun.com
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Meet Vibria: Our Newest Adventure and Challenges with Free-Range Cattle!
Life with Vibria: Our New Puppy and Free-Range Cattle Adventures
It’s been three weeks since we brought Vibria home, and we think she’s around 11 weeks old now. While we don’t know her exact breed or how big she’ll get, we estimate she’ll grow to be around 10 to 15 lbs based on her current size. Vibria has a big personality and zero fear—she’s quite the confident little pup. Potty training her has been a bit more challenging than it was with Dreugan, but we’re adjusting. Having a small dog again has its learning curve!
Vibria is so tiny that she can easily slip through the fence in our yard, so we’ve set up her own little fenced area within the larger yard to give her a safe space to play and soak up the sun. When we’re outside supervising, she gets to run around in the bigger fenced-in areas and even outside them.
Life out here has its challenges, though—especially when it comes to the free-range cattle. They love to roam, and unfortunately, they have a habit of tearing up our solar lights and getting too close to the solar panels. To keep them away, we’ve set up motion detectors that trigger sounds and lights, but sometimes these deterrents aren’t as effective as we’d like. We could build a fence, but we love the wide-open views, so we usually just go out and herd them away ourselves when they get too close. While we enjoy watching the cattle, we could definitely do without the destruction. We tell them they’re welcome as long as they stay out of our areas—but they don’t seem to listen!
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