New Mexico Architechture and Landscapes

While in New Mexico, I got up each morning to walk. I am always enchanted by the big difference between the homes and yards there and in Ohio. One day, I took my camera, so I could document just what I mean. Because it is a desert and water costs money, many homes have opted to completely use stone in their front yard. This is pretty typical and low maintainence...also pretty ugly.
Now, here is NM landscape gone wild. Trying to jazz up the rock, they have overdone the yard art.
This was actually the yard next door to my parents. These were made from car parts...pretty clever... if you like that sort of thing.
The dry creek bed is very popular these days. Notice the lovely trailer, made from a pick-up bed, in the yard next door. My brother said it had been there for years.
I like the way they use the glass blocks in designs for windows. Look, they have a little grass.
Here is the xeriscaping at its finest. Native drought tolerant plants in a naturalized setting.
No grass here, but check out those windows and ever popular tiled roof.
Aspens are the tree of choice, here. Gotta love the use of the natural stone.
This was a cul-de-sac that I walked by everyday. I thought they did a great job!
Not much of a backyard, but oh, what a great view. There is something in me that still likes the Pueblo/Spanish style home, must be from growing up there. If nothing else, you have got to love the blue sky with no clouds. That is how it is everyday! There is no humidity and I swear, by the end of the week, I thought my skin was going to crack off!