A friendly marmot greets hikers Saturday at the top of Wheeler Peak. At 13,161 feet above sea level, Wheeler Peak is the highest mountain in New Mexico, which ranks as the 8th state in order of elevation. Photo by Robert Beberniss
The marmot poses for his closeup. Photo by Robert Beberniss
The marmot shows his best side to the camera for his profile shot. Photo by Robert Beberniss