Black Mesa

On the drive from Santa Fe to Los Alamos, one passes Black Mesa, a large volcanic outcropping located in the San Ildefonso pueblo. The mesa stands out because of its distance from the other mesas on the Jemez plateau as well as its black and green appearance.

My wife took some neat pictures of the mesa on the way to Espanola:

Where's your local chapter?

I have recently discovered the joys of the New Mexicans for Science and Reason group. I have added their radio show to my list of podcasts, and despite its inherent cheesiness, I would certainly recommend it to anyone who enjoys quick updates on science and scientific issues on both a national and local (Albuquerque, NM) level.

What's that you said? You don't live anywhere near New Mexico? Fear not! Groups such as this have been popping up everywhere! They serve many purposes: debunking pseudoscience, delivering science news to the non-expert and layperson, and providing a grass-roots resource to those wishing to help advance good science. I encourage everyone to at least have a look at what's available near their hometown.