Autumn in the Rio Grande Gorge
by Susan Rissi Tregoning
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Autumn in the Rio Grande Gorge
Artist
Susan Rissi Tregoning
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Photograph - Photography
Description
It was a gorgeous autumn day for a drive through the Rio Grande Gorge.
The 800 feet deep Rio Grande Gorge is located in northern New Mexico, not far from Taos. It begins near the Colorado border running about 50 miles through the basalt lava flows of the Taos Plateau volcanic field.
In 1968, the 196 miles long Rio Grande River was designated a National Wild and Scenic River. In addition, the Rio Grande Gorge and surrounding land were designated the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument in 2013.
Special Features:
USA Photographers "Leading Lines" 3.30.22
Copyright 2021 Susan Rissi Tregoning
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October 19th, 2021
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