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In the Mescalero Sands of New Mexico, Shinnery Oak is the dominant species. This Oak on average reaches a height of ten to twelve inches!

That was where this fellow made his home. ID help?

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Again Therevidae, maybe the same species as the other one you found on the same locality, but this is a male. I realise there are more differences than just the obvious female/male (this one has completely dark legs) but it is possible there may be more sexual dimorphism than the general body build in Therevidae. Still, different species is also a possibility.

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This is a Therevidae male of the species rich genus Pherocera. Most species of this genus are undescribed and there is a revision in work for the last 30 years. This genus occurs in the SW-United States and Northern Mexico and is found mainly on sand dunes or sandy soil. They can be found locally in large numbers.
Martin

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Paul, Maddin, Thanks very much for the ID help!