Hey, it’s summer in Red River, a great time to be in the high country valley where the river runs chilly on its way to the Rio Grande, the Mother river of the Land of Enchantment. You may hear the locals proclaim, usually to each other: “It’s just another day in paradise.”

If you’re an early riser, a brisk stroll will be invigorating, but be sure to take a sweater because you may be able to see your breath in the morning chill. The overnight temp may be 40 degrees. Maybe even 39.

If the daytime temperature reaches 75 degrees, it’s a heatwave. (How hot was it when you left home to come here: 840 degrees?)

If the sunshine on your shoulder makes you happy but warm, find some shade and cool off because the sun won’t follow you. Also, there is no humidity unless it happens to be raining, one of those famous afternoon mountain showers you’ve always heard about, but never experienced.

If you do get caught in the rain, head indoors and take advantage of the great Red River shops, stores and galleries or have a sit-down in a local eatery and have a cup of coffee and a piece of pie or some nachos. Read the Red River Miner Summer Vacation Guide while you’re at it.

As soon as the rain stops - it probably won’t be long - head outside and look towards the east and the Upper Valley. You may be just in time to see a double rainbow.

It’s not unusual around here. It’s just another day in paradise.