When I sat down this morning to sift through the news in the Land Desk realm I got depressed and then even more so. It’s grim out there. The Hermits Peak Megafire continues its devastating march across New Mexico.

Lake Mead’s receding waters revealed another body.


And whatever snow is left in the Colorado River watershed is likely to melt pretty quickly given the high winds, dust, and warm temperatures. Check out this satellite image of fire smoke and dust.


It basically makes for a non-stop aridification watch. Blargh. So, I figured I’d put some pretty pictures up here, instead. The first person who correctly identifies each picture (as specified in the respective captions), will get a free year-long Land Desk paid-subscription for themselves or a friend of their choice. That is to say: There are THREE free subs up for grabs here, folks!

Put your answers in the comments section, please!
#2 looks like the butte just north of Corral Pocket, right off of UT-211 between Creek Pasture and Lockhart Basin rds... pointed south with North Six Shooter on the right, South Six Shooter on the right, Lavender Point in the middle, and the Abajo Mts as a wonderful backdrop!
#1 LaSals taken from Maze district?