By Anthony Latora As I prepared to move to New Mexico in June of 2016, I searched for an herbal book about the local plants I might encounter. After a bit of digging, I settled on “Medicinal Plants of the Mountain West” by Michael Moore. Little did I know that moving to New Mexico and…
By Anthony Latora Sometimes my days are shifted due to unexpected visitors. The strange part is – you only know they were there because of what’s left behind: a small impression, remnants of a meal, stems left shortened by someone browsing. So many clues – some subtle, some obvious. One track in the sand and…
By Anthony Latora In the pursuit of tracking hawks and raptors, I’ve found it to be relatively straightforward. Casting one’s gaze upwards often reveals these majestic birds perched atop lofty branches, diligently scanning their surroundings. Their occasional vocalizations break the serene atmosphere, a stark contrast to the songs of their smaller counterparts, the songbirds. However,…