Bursts of color on the barren roadways of New Mexico.
There are dozens I cannot stop for. Yet each one I pass inspires me to silence.
Memorial to Jerry Hicks, motorcyclist, father of three. Intersection of Cerrillos Road and Cristos Road, Santa Fe.For “Shorty,” Amanda Maez. Teen-aged big sister to two brothers. She loved poetry. County 599 and East Frontage Road.At W. Frontage Rd near Budagher Drive. “Picture me as I was, Full of life and love. Although not with you now, I’m watching from above.” (Published in Santa Fe New Mexican Aug. 13, 2022, in her memory)
John Derek Griego and wife Bryana. Married for one year. Killed by driver with outstanding DUIs. Veteran’s Memorial Highway & I-25. (Detail below)
“Jenae Lucero,” I-25 at Santa Ana Pueblo.Christopher D. Vigil, father of two. Worked for Santa Fe County Dept. of Land Use. I-25 near San Felipe Pueblo. (Detail below) Descanso for unknown person, corner of St. Francis and Siringo Road, Santa Fe. I’ve photographed this Descanso on several occasions. It is redecorated regularly by a devoted relative or acquaintance. (2020 image of the same Descanso below.)Descanso for unknown person. Montano Road, NE, Albuquerque.
