Why do leaves change color each fall? Here's the science behind the process and where to see fall foliage in New Mexico

From the cliffside aspens of the Pecos Wilderness to the vibrant maples of the Manzano Mountains, the symphony of fall colors is about to commence in New Mexico

But what's conducting this complex biochemical orchestra in the forest? The process is called leaf senescence.

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