Northern Lights, NM. 11-12-2025.

Greetings from New Mexico. This week, a few images of the northern lights as seen from our village of San Cristobal, in the mountains of northern New Mexico.

When I first saw the northern lights last night it was through the trees at our house, so I drove five minutes to this vantage point for a view of our valley and what looked like a sunrise/sunset. Shot on the iPhone.

I had a thought to photograph the little chapel in the village against the aurora sky, not one hundred percent sure that it would align.

A car came by and highlighted the church.

Tonight viewing should be even more spectacular, clear skies permiting.

The image below was shot in our neighborhood in October last year.

On another note: I want to take a moment to remember my friend Harry Vedoe, who had a profound impact on my life and on the many adventures I’ve had in the backcountry and wilderness over the years. Harry and I were friends for almost 40 years. Rest in glorious peace, Harry.

Harry passed away at age 96 peacefully in his sleep on October 28, 2025.

RIP Harry, or then again, bike, hike, ski, and climb on, or take another road, my dear friend.

As always, thanks for looking. Check out the sky tonight, it should be good viewing for the Aurora Borealis. G