We just finished spending our first summer in the southwest. We were actually i New Mexico at an elevation between 4 and 5,00 feet. The month of June and July were over 100 most days. The sun is HOT and burns a hole thru you in minutes. There is very little shade to be had. Our dog couldn't go for any walks except early morning or after 8pm at night. The sand or stones were so hot they would burn her feet. We cannot imagine what it was like at lower elevation and we will never be in this area for a summer again.
