WINTER IS NEARLY OVER, and the Gunnison's prairie dogs are finally coming up from hibernation here in northern New Mexico. The photo above was taken just yesterday, and is our first study subject to come aboveground at our site at the Valles Caldera National Preserve. John and the 2018 Prairie Dog Squad will be arriving on site next week to start a new season of research. Expect frequent blog updates from now on as we fill you in on how the spring is going out there, so stay tuned!