Joyce Salisbury is a medieval historian who has written more than ten books. She has also written and recorded four streaming series for The Great Courses, including "The Mediterranean World." When she moved to New Mexico, she recognized the irrigation ditches that resembled those in Spain, an ancient water use important to New Mexico.

Kim Hafermalz is an experienced and skilled trail guide. She has volunteered with Albuquerque Open Space as part of its trails team and explored the many trails of the Bosque. She has drawn on her extensive knowledge to expand the number of season-appropriate walks that have been organized in this book.