In the chill of the Albuquerque winter as I look through my window at the distant snow-flecked mountains, my thoughts do not turn to going on a hike, but rather to memories of trekking along the flanks of the Jemez mountains last summer.
It is one of the pleasures of living in Albuquerque, that one can take off and within thirty to sixty minutes be in a world of contrasting beauty and temperature to that of the city. Such was my experience when I joined friends on a hike to Sanchez Canyon, near Cochiti on the edge of the Bandelier National forest. 
The shady paths, the fascinating flora and fauna, and the beauty of distant peaks and valleys so distracted from the challenges of the sometimes rather steep gradients that even now, gazing at those peaks, uninviting to me in their winter dress, my memory of the hike is one of delight.
Since a picture is worth a thousand words, I'll let the pictures speak, ever a reminder to me of of the wonderful spaces to which Albuquerque gives me quick access, thus making it a great place to call home. 
Getting there. I lost my directons to Sanchez Canyon but at least one other preceded me there and also found it a memorable - memorable enough to record the directions online at http://www.abqjournal.com/go/trails/trail07-15-98.htm.
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Eloise Gift, bilingual, Albuquerque, New Mexico real estate broker helps people realize their real estate dreams - "to go from one little piece of Holy Ground to the next.
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Eloise, Looks like it was absolutely beautiful. There's nothing like getting away from it all and being surrounded in beauty to clear your head and make you feel just great. Thank you for sharing these pictures.
Eloise, those are beautiful pictures!!!! There isn't much green here in Connecticut right now, so it is good to see pictures like this to remind me that things will be blooming around here in just another three to four months.
Eloise, you're making us all fall in love with this wonderful place you call home. Right now Michigan is trying to decide whether it's going to stay in winter. We're actually enjoying 60 degree weather, the warmest day (yesterday) in 20 years.
Carole- Getting away is indeed the greatest advantage. It is wonderful to have that opportunity in my own backyard, so to speak.
George- The pictures have that effect on me and I am glad you can experience that too.
Lola- I am pleased that my posts are having a positive effect. We want you to come. We are building homes to accomodate all who do, and I have no doubt you will fall under the spell of the enchantment of this lovely place. Enjoy your warm unseasonably warm weather