©Gary W. Priester Chaco Canyon, home to the Anasazi people between 800 and 1200 AD is only two hours away from Placitas.
©Gary W. Priester Everything looks magical when bathed in the setting orange light of the sun.
©Gary W. Priester The setting summer sun paints the landscape in rich colors.
©Gary W. Priester Just another boring New Mexico sunset! The colors grow richer and more spectacular by the minute.
©Gary W. Priester The sun setting behind Cabezon on the summer solstice.