The southwest US is burning

Usually the winds die down at night. Not last night. 50+ mph gusts already at 7AM today, with 70 mph expected later today. Similar conditions the rest of the work week. The Calf Canyon/Hermit Peak fire has jumped the fire line, RD 518, which the firefighters worked for weeks to establish. Saying 43% contained. The Cerro Pelado fire is shifting, now forecasted to move NE, putting the Los Alamos lab and town in the path.

I climbed Hermit's Peak when I was younger, no ropes needed but a strenuous hike. A truly magical place pretty much destroyed.