Our New River

We went for a walk late this afternoon. About a mile west of our house new lots are being developed with a sidewalk running through the development. Also running through this new development is a "Wash", which is the local term for a drainage ditch. Usually there isn't much moisture to drain, but after the recent heavy rains this Wash has formed a new river. Of course, unless we get more rain this river will quickly disappear into the desert sands. In these pictures you will see the banks are badly eroded already and one part of the sidewalk is in danger of washing away. You'll also notice the white tinge to the mountain tops off in the distance. Yes, that's snow! Oh well, it won't be long before we'll be complaining about the heat!!