Journal Hafner, M.S. 1977 Boca del Monte, 3.5 km. S., 3 km. E. Esperanza, 2450 m., Puebla, México. 13 August (cont.) brown-colored gophers and melanistic gophers in the valley just N. of town. I captured only normal (brown) gophers in the alfalfa field and adjacent areas. By evening we had captured 10 Thomomys. The weather all afternoon was beautiful, warm (72°F), clear later and with a slight breeze. Afternoon brought a buildup of clouds in the eastern sky. A dense fog [illegible] set-in in the twilight. Hills N ~1/8 mi. gopher sets to Esperanza in this valley sets dirt road along road cut Town of gopher sets here Boda del Monte corn corn Pasture alfalfa field railroad Hills Boca del Monte, 3.5 km.S., 3km.E Esperanza, 2450 m. Puebla, México 14 August 0600 awoke and pulled traps. Captured of a total of: 17 Thomomys umbrinus this locality. Took tissue and blood, then packed-up and drove west (0730). Returned to Huty 150 (Toll road) and headed towards Puebla.