Evolution of the Rio Grande Valley

[@tommunyon2874]

Until the coming of the 4 Corners Power Plant the view across the Rio Grande Valley from Los Alamos to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains was crystal clear. As my father used to remark, "You could see a man on horseback across the valley."

[@adolfovasquez7495]

I believe that all of the state of New Mexico is beautiful. I’m born and raised in Houston, Texas but I drive out to west Texas and New Mexico any chance I get. The drive reminds me of family trips to northern Mexico to visit my grandmother. Both Rio Grande Valleys are beautiful, one has mountains and the other has farms and orchards.

[@CrimePaysButBotanyDoesnt]

Why no shout-out to Taco Palenque?

[@StereoSpace]

Really interesting. Thanks!

[@Quixote1818]

Does anyone know how big the Rio Grande was during during the ice age? CFS? Thanks

[@dadequalcustody8350]

How come it doesn't mention the Rio Grande Valley as a rift valley?

[@literick]

This ain’t the rgv I live in it los Fresnos to be exact

[@mikeanite4468]

That’s cause they are focusing on south west texas . West texas southern new mexico.

[@mikeanite4468]

Of course there isn’t any mountains down south

[@tiemposeverochihuahua7284]

That's interesting

[@robertschrum5496]

The body of the young lady in the green shirt cries for a Physical Therapist to check & correct her problem of leg length discrepancy, which is why her right shoulder dives towards the ground while the other side is skyward and her left leg is extended unnaturally forward. Maybe that's why she talks through her nose, idk, but she must be in a lot of pain. Poor girl. GL.

[@ov9294]

This ain't the rio grand valley..

[@lupeviewz]

for real lol

[@danzbutrfly]

I know right...lol

[@user-pp4nd7vw8m]

Fantastic Presenters!

[@javib2073]

There are no mountains in the valley

[@MikeV8652]

It's amazing how geologists will deny all day long the principle of catastrophism in favor of "millions and millions of years;" until they find something that they can't otherwise explain (like the sudden draining of Lake Cabeza de Vaca), and then guess what appears: catastrophism!

[@patriotjon8535]

The Ice ages is modern science's catch all for things they cant explain, But COULD explain if they would just look at Noah's Flood.

[@dlynn101]

wow. you sound brainwashed

[@jennifersensiba4449]

It's hard to fit all of that action in 6,000 years.

[@GodpleasehelpUSA2023]

780k years ago......lmao

[@berniejaramillo8157]

Southern New Mexico, as a New Mexican. I can tell you that is ugliest part of the state. Northern New Mexico rules.

[@TyrannosaurusTroy]

I have to disagree. I just spent a week in Las Cruces and went driving and hiking in the desert and mountains every chance I could. I found it beautiful. I'm now staying in the Sandia Mountains and while this area is also beautiful and has more culture, I think the Organ Mountains have the edge in terms of uniqueness. But it really depends on what you're looking for, and I'm thrilled to explore in either part of the state. To people like me, the vast, arid southwestern region is a wonderland. That being said, I'm in love with New Mexico and I do agree this place is incredibly beautiful.

[@berniejaramillo8157]

@@TyrannosaurusTroy I live in Questa, I can go to the Rio Grande Del Norte National Monument and experience "the vast, arid southwest region." I could hike to the bottom of the 600 ft. deep Rio Grande Gorge. In an hour I can drive to the the Valle Vidal and experience rolling mountain meadows with a chance of an elk heard around the corner or drive to the foot of 13,000 ft Wheeler Peak and maybe hike to the top or maybe to the Latir Lakes and peak. If I want sand dunes, the Great Sand Dune National Park is a two hour drive outside of Alamosa Colorado. That's not even mentioning the cultural and historic sites in the area.