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 21 - Penstemon metcalfei/Scophularia macrantha & Charles Wright - Bob Barnes
In “Penstemon metcalfi” and “Scophularia macrantha” Barnes provides some of the historical context of the discovery
 of these two species (the subjects of Roth’s “Extracts...”). In “Charles Wright” he discusses the famous botanist and 
 plant collector and his links to these species. In “Ipomea gilana - a new species of Morning Glory From the Black Range” he notes the discovery of this new species.
25 - The Work of the New Mexico State Forestry Division
In this article, the editor notes the website “Important Plant Areas of New Mexico” developed by the New Mexico State
 Forestry Division. This website includes an interactive map with multiple filter layers enabling the study of this 
 important topic.
26 - Letters to the Editor
27 - A Peregrine Falcon Chick - Steve Elam
27 - Hillsboro Precipitation Records For the Last 59 Years - Russ Bowen
In “Hillsboro Precipitation Records for the Last 50 Years”, Russ Bowen provides the subject data and a brief analysis of 

the significant trends. Russ Bowen is a retired meteorologist & NWS/CoCoRaHS observer who lives in Hillsboro. He is also the Assistant Fire Chief of the Hillsboro Volunteer Fire and Rescue Deparment and the minister at the historic Union Church in Hillsboro, New Mexico.
29 - More Memories From Hillsboro Peak - Don Precoda
In this article, Don Precoda, a long-time fire lookout stationed at Hillsboro Peak, shares more of his memories from the Peak, focusing on the birdlife of the area. See our first issue for his first article.
30 - Ants: Seed Harvesters - Walt Whitford
In this article, Walt Whitford, discusses the biology of the ants which we see throughout the Black Range. Dr. Whitford has extensive experience in the natural history of the American Southwest. He was a Senior Research Ecologist at the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (1993-2000), a professor at NMSU (1964-1992), an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Fishery and Wildlife Sciences at NMSU (2000-present), and a Collaborator/Research Ecologist at the USDA-ARS-Jornada Experimental Range north of Las Cruces (2000-present). He is widely published, and the second edition of his book “Ecology of Desert Systems” is in the final stages of preparation.
33 - Whiptails - Randy Gray


Randy Gray retired as the National Wildlife Biologist for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Washington, DC. He then worked with the non profit Intermountain West Joint Venture where he helped to develop the Sage Grouse Initiative. Randy’s life long interest in reptiles led him on a path in wildlife conservation and a reason he retired to the reptile diverse SW.
Front Cover: Rufous Hummingbird by Bob Barnes

Back Cover : Calliope Hummingbird by Bob Barnes (note pollen on forehead)
Contact the Editor: Bob Barnes (rabarnes@blackrange.org) The Black Range Naturalist is a “Not For Revenue” Publication Previous editions are available for download at this link. (www.blackrange3.org/the-black-range-naturalist/)
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