Sunday, August 17, 2008

Artesia, New Mexico, the Oil Fields and surrounding area....these images and comments are in no particular order.

Dexter, NM on Route 2


Hagerman, NM on Route 2



Pump Jack in the Oil Fields of Southeastern New Mexico



A Horned Lizard commonly called a "horny toad" although it is not an amphibian. It is a distinctly shaped lizard which resembled a toad. This "horny toad" was captured and released but not before being named "Horny". He was adopted by Richard "Hal" Halbrook of Eugene, OR.



Koenders Windmills installed by "Going South Environmental, Inc" on the Artesia Country Club Golf Course.


The Prickly Pear in Artesia, NM.


Entering Artesia from Roswell highway. The Navajo Refinery is in the backgroud. I was told I could be "thrown in jail" for taking this photograph. Lucky they didn't catch me!

"CJ" Carter riding his "hog". Happy man!


Gwenivere, the Queen of her pickup.


Roxy, the Queen of her pickup.


The Red Yucca blooms in the Wal-Mart parking lot in Artesia.


A Black Widow spider found on the Harrell Wilson compound.


My Uncles: Harrell and Darrell Wilson, the Oil Field Brothers! Oil Derrick sculpture on Main St. in Artesia.

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