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The Trees Of La Ladera Road

12/23/2018

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Cottonwood Trees in Peralta, New Mexico. Dry Heat Photography

La Llorona Country

     La Ladera Road in Peralta, New Mexico has been my shortcut from the bottom of Meadow Lake hill to north bound Hwy 47 for years. I used to take this way on my commute to UNM in Albuquerque circa 1994 - 1995. The road itself has changed very little over the past 25 years. I have always envisioned La Llorona walking the ditch bank and one night I even saw a black swirly mass right behind my car. (No, not exhaust fumes) Needless to say, never pick up anyone on this road at night. Ever. Especially if they're wearing a white dress and have no eyes.  And should you decide to go walking after midnight, be sure to leave instructions for notifying your next of kin.
     Along the ditch bank are outcroppings of ancient Cottonwood Trees that are easily over 100 years old. I drive past them every day and every day they call out to me. It's easy enough to drive by and dismiss them as "just trees", but let me assure you they are very much alive and even aware of my presence when I walk amongst them.
     Click here to see the full series of Winter Trees.

Cottonwood Trees on La Ladera Rd. in Peralta, New Mexico. Dry Heat Photography
Ancient Cottonwood Tree in Peralta, New Mexico. DeAnna Vincent, Dry Heat Photography
Ancient Cottonwood Tree in Peralta, New Mexico. Dry Heat Photography
Cottonwood Trees in Peralta, New Mexico. Dry Heat Photography
Cottonwood Trees in Peralta, New Mexico. Dry Heat Photography
Cottonwood Trees in Peralta, New Mexico. Dry Heat Photography
Cottonwood Trees in Peralta, New Mexico. Dry Heat Photography
Cottonwood Trees in Peralta, New Mexico. Dry Heat Photography
Cottonwood Trees in Peralta, New Mexico. Dry Heat Photography

Listen Carefully

Cottonwood leaves hang on long into the winter and they rattle in the wind. Listen carefully to the video below to hear the whisper of the trees.
Cottonwood Trees in Peralta, New Mexico. Dry Heat Photography
Cottonwood Trees in Peralta, New Mexico. Dry Heat Photography
Cottonwood Trees in Peralta, New Mexico. Dry Heat Photography
1 Comment
Marilyn Cimalore
10/5/2020 08:32:14 am

I get absorbed in your blogs. I can feel myself walking among those trees, listening to the rustling leaves. The sound clip was a good reminder. Your writing holds my attention, partly because you often describe places and events that I also remember.

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