
The Los Alamos Reporter played hooky Saturday and visited the ‘other side’ of the Rio Grande at the Buckman Diversion. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

The Rio Grande flowing through the Buckman Diversion area. To get there, take the Camino de la Tierra exit from NM599 and follow the signs. There are several miles of dirt roads so be sure to drive a vehicle with higher clearance. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Looking towards White Rock across the Rio Grande. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Looking across the Rio Grande from the Buckman side. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Ice at the edge of the Rio Grande at the Buckman Diversion. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com