Valles Caldera was a working ranch for over a hundred years before the federal government acquired it in 2000. A number of structures from its ranch days are still maintained, including this barn and corral.
I realized the fence serves a secondary purpose; it’s also a chipmunk jungle gym.
I heard something moving in the grass, very close to my feet, as I was taking photos of the little guy above. I looked down and saw a second chipmunk, less than a foot away. It took off and scampered right up to my new little friend. A wild chase ensued — and that was the end of our photo session.