Aug sep corridor 2017 by The Corridor NM

FIRST BI-MONTHLY EDITION - NOW 24 PAGES

AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2017

"Hopi Maidens" by Doug Hyde In the Gardens at Nedra Matteucci Galleries 1075 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe NM

IN THIS ISSUE WHAT’S NEW - Ch,Ch,Ch,Ch, CHANGES in The Corridor The Fred Harvey Company - Indian Detours Koshare Tours - The Erna Fergusson Story Community Spotlight - Heritage Week in Las Vegas, NM Late Summer Events - August and September, 2017 Art Events and Markets, Music Festivals, Concerts & Benefits Neighborhood Spotlight - The Santa Fe Railyard District Arts & Culture - Artists’ Studio Tours / SF Indian Market & More Motorado Classic Motorcycle Show in Eldorado

VOLUME 3 - NUMBER 8

The Worthy Cause - Events and highlights for Non-Profits Side Trips - Visiting Harvey House Hotels in NM and AZ Blinded with Science by Jefferson LaRouche - Solar Eclipse Backyard Astronomy by Eric Saltmarsh - August/September Tails of the Trails by Doyle Daves - La Bajada Hill Bits n Bites: “Dear Anna” by Anna Soiero “ - Where’s Chef Carmen?” Vintage recipes from the Harvey House and La Fonda Hotel Acorn’s Corner - Back to School

AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2017

AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2017 is community newsmagazine serving the I-25 / US-285 corridor, New Mexico 41, the Santa Fe Trail, old Route 66, the Turquoise Trail, the Salinas Salt Missons Trail, and the old Spanish Trail corridors of north central New Mexico.

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“Hopi Maidens” by Doug Hyde

(pink Tennessee marble) In the Gardens at Nedra Matteucci Galleries 1075 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM

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FROM THE EDITOR

IN THIS ISSUE:

Aug/Sep 2017, VOLUME 3 NUMBER 8 FRONT PAGE - “Hopi Maidens” by Doug Hyde Nedra Matteucci Galleries, Santa Fe, NM - photo by Marc-Paul LaRouche 2 From the Editor - Changes in The Corridor 3 Changes in The Corridor - New print format and online edition 4 Feature - The Fred Harvey Company - Indian Detours 5 Feature - Koshare Tours : The Erna Fergusson Story 7 Community Spotlight - Heritage Week in Las Vegas, NM 8, 9 August September - Calendar of Events Highlights 10, 11 Neighborhood Spotlight - The Santa Fe Railyard District 12, 13 Arts and Culture - A cascade of artists’ studio tours and art events 15 Eldorado Event - 6th Annual Motorado Classic Motorcycle Show 16 Late Summer Gardening by Millie McFarland 17 Health & Wellness / Business Matters 18 The Worthy Cause - Events and highlights for Non-Profits 19 Side Trips - Visiting Harvey House Hotels in NM and AZ 20 Science / Astronomy - 2017 solar eclipse, late summer night skies 21 Tails of the Trails - La Bajada Hill 22 Bits n Bites - Dear Anna, Where’s Chef Carmen ? 23 Acorn’s Corner - Back to school 24 Corridor Sponsors and Directory Ads

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OK, so I will confess - I recently viewed the Star Trek film “Star Trek Beyond”, complete with all the schtick and 21st century eye-candy that is the hallmark of a present-day sci-fi feature (and with appropriate nods to the Maestro of sci-fi films, Stanley Kubrick, without whom we may never have enjoyed that genre of the big screen). So on page 3 of this issue you will find me boldly going into uncharted territory, pontificating on the virtues of exploring a new paradigm that embraces open source as a means to share new insight and ideas in the world of media. I suggest that you go with the flow here - you may even find this departure into the future of the present century to be enlightening . . . As you will soon discover, this is our first foray into a new format for The Corridor - 24 pages (vs 16 for the past 2 1/2 years) and a bi-monthly (every 2 months, ie August/September) platform. We are printing additional copies, and we plan to re-distribute to our key high-volume areas so that The Corridor is available during the 2-month stretch for each edition. This issue we are also focused on other arenas. To begin, we point our spotlights in 2 areas. Our Community Spotlight looks at Las Vegas, New Mexico during their annual Heritage Week - actually more than a week, beginning on August 5 and running through August 17, 2017. Next we look at an up-and-coming neighborhood in Santa Fe - the Santa Fe Railyard District. This neighborhood is currently celebrating their ninth year as a designated part of the Santa Fe downtown scene, yet it shares a century-plus-long legacy as a key element in the growth of Santa Fe and the West. In this issue you will also find pages of historical insight into the recent past focussing on Fred Harvey, the Harvey Hotels, Harvey Girls, Indian Detours and other historical diversions. Once again we bring to light the upcoming Motorado Classic Motorcycle Show, to be held this year on September 10, 2017 at the La Tienda Shopping Center in Eldorado at Santa Fe, from 10 am to 3 pm. The event is free and open to the public.

Editor/Publisher Marc-Paul LaRouche Assistant Editor Deborah A. LaRouche Designer Jefferson P. LaRouche Contributors: Doyle Daves Jefferson LaRouche Millie McFarland Eric Saltmarsh Cindy Levorah Anna Soeiro Chef Carmen Rodriguez

Of note also are the many Artists’ Studio Tours that will take place in August and September, as well as the 96th Annual world-famous SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market and many other art and music fests. This month we have added a new page, “The Worthy Cause”, to highlight events and activities from our many not-for-profit associates. Our new August / September issue is full to the brim with events and activities for everyone. We hope you enjoy this issue and can take part in some of the events that we present. To find out where you can pick up your copy of The Corridor (and to Find Out More) be sure to visit our online edition at www.TheCorridorNM.com

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Cheers and salutations, Marc-Paul LaRouche Editor/Publisher – The Corridor editor@thecorridornm.com As always, we invite our readers to submit ideas and written works to be considered for publication in The Corridor. We consider ourselves blessed to have the contributors who have helped us to maintain the interest and diversity for which we strive. Please send any submissions for consideration to editor@thecorridornm.com or by snail mail to The Corridor - 7 Avenida Vista Grande #252, Santa Fe, NM 87508. Contact us by phone at (505) 438-9600.

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AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2017 The new bi-monthly Corridor will be 24 pages, same size, (11” x 17”) and will be available at all of our regular pickup locations. We will also begin offering a subscription option, with The Corridor delivered to your mailbox 6 times/year. We are completely rebuilding our online presence, with more interactive information, videos, daily news blasts, and more community resources. We have added a new Business and Services Directory, a Classified Ads section, and will soon be implementing The Corridor Marketplace, an e-commerce component that will allow local businesses to market their merchandise and services online - allowing readers and site visitors to purchase locally-sourced products from the comfort of their desktop, laptop or mobile device.

CH, CH, CH, CH, CHANGES !!!

Welcome to the NEW Bi-monthly Print Edition of “The Corridor”

As most of our readers are aware,

we began publishing The Corridor as a free monthly newsmagazine in March of 2015. The response to this publication has been positive and encouraging, both from our readers and our advertisers. From the very first issue we outlined our desire to bridge the gap between the older print-based communication of traditional news media with the instantaneous and fully interactive digital communication of today. Our vision is still the same today as we embrace the even greater divide between the “old school” readers who want to hold a paper/magazine in their

hands and the ever-increasing number (of all ages) who choose to learn about, share and interact with their world through mobile and web-based devices.

After

some deliberation and much planning we are embarking on a new trail in The Corridor with some changes that we hope will do much to bridge that divide and bring a more robust, more relevant and more interactive experience for the readers of our print publication, as well as those who are interacting with our online technologies (and who will often do both).

BUT WAIT ... ... THERE’S MORE !

With this new iteration of The Corridor we hope to achieve a true paradigm shift in the future of print media. Since the days of Benjamin Franklin and the revolution of typesetting, the role of media has been to profer the wisdom and sage advice of the jounalistic prose of the itenerant reporter and writer onto the pages of printed text; there to be consumed by the masses as a form of gospel of information. Our goal with The Corridor, and, we believe, the future of journalism as we will come to know it, is a more collaborative approach. While we understand and appreciate the importance of settings standards and benchmarks for what comprises the information that we disseminate under the aegis of journalism, we also wish to embrace the new paradigm of what is known as “Open Source”, wherein the mental gymnastics and intellectual properties that are shared today by the many individuals who participate in a project or discussion will share their perspectives and insights. The net sum of this approach is an open dialogue between all participants as equals, vs. the traditional us (the informed) vs them (the un-informed) approach to traditional dialogue and discussion. To this end we hope to engage all interested parties to share their ideas and insights regarding our local and global communities with the readers and participants of The Corridor - both in the print media version and our ever-changing, ever-interactive online version. Please consider this to be an open invitation to join us as we explore new territories and cultivate new ground in our efforts to find the best ways to share, collaborate and harvest the benefits of an “Open Source” society, utilizing the print and online media resources at our disposal.

Welcome aboard the new vessel known as The Corridor. To participate further please contact us at (505) 438-9600 or by email at opensource@thecorridoronline.com www.thecorridornm.com

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AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2017 Fred Harvey: Civilizer of the West

Excerpted from a story by Richard Flint and Shirley Cushing Flint newmexicohistory.org/people/fred-harvey-civilizer-of-the-west seven hotel/restaurants. In 1882 the Montezuma Hotel in Las Vegas, New Mexico opened with 300 employees to cater to train passengers. Despite loss to fires of the original structure and its replacement, the railroad persisted in the idea of a luxury hotel nestled in New Mexico’s mountains. The third Las Vegas enterprise was an 81,600 square foot, four‑sto‑ ry, Queen Anne style hotel that still stands and presently serves as the campus of the Armand Hammer United World College.

The Castaneda Hotel - Las Vegas, New Mexico www.facebook.com/CastanedaHotel

With distinctly American architectural styles sweeping across the country, the ATSF and Fred Harvey were quick to embrace them. Mission or Spanish Revival style, developed from the California Missions of the 1770s, saw its first New Mexico manifestation

in the Castañeda Hotel in Las Vegas. Opening in 1898 and named for the chief chronicler of the first Spanish expedition into the American Southwest led by Francisco Vázquez de Coronado, the Castañeda boasted a dining room, ballroom, and 40 guest rooms.

As author Frank Waters so aptly

put it, “the Fred Harvey system introduced America to Americans.” And yet, Fred Harvey, called a “civilizer of the West,” was an Englishman. Born Frederick Henry Harvey in London in 1835, he immigrated to the United States in 1850 at the age of 15. “Harvey was the epitome of the Victorian era’s self-made man, an entrepreneur who developed a distinctive niche in the growing consumer economy.” Starting as a dishwasher he worked in cafes, restaurants, and even as a railroad mail clerk. In 1860 he married Barbara Sara Mattas and together they had five children, among whom Minnie, Ford Ferguson, and Byron Harvey, Sr., would play key roles in the Fred Harvey Company.

After his marriage he moved to

Leavenworth, Kansas. By 1875 he operated two restaurants for the Kansas Pacific Railroad. Because of his keen business sense, Harvey recognized the need to upgrade the often abysmal food and lodging offered to train travelers of the day. His ideas were rejected by the Kansas Pacific, so he approached the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (ATSF). Thus began a long running business arrangement between the Fred Harvey Company and the ATSF. In 1876 Harvey opened his first lunchroom in Topeka, Kansas, soon followed by other Kansan establishments. His contract with the railroad was a win-win situation. Harvey would provide food service to passengers at reasonable prices in exchange for transportation for workers, foodstuffs, and other supplies provided by the railroad company at no cost.

“Montezuma Castle” United World College Campus Las Vegas, NM photo by Marc-Paul LaRouche

A 1936 Indian Detours brochure and map library.arizona.edu/exhibits/pams/pdfs/det1936.pdf

In 1883 Harvey made major improvements to his food service. With the innovation of refrigerated boxcars it was possible to serve passengers fresh meat and vegetables for the first time. He not only created an elegant dining atmosphere by using flowers, china, silver, and linen on the tables, he also hired young, single women as waitresses. Their presence lent an air of quiet gentility, graciousness and efficiency, and indicated that the West was a safe place to visit and explore. The first Harvey Girls were hired as waitresses in Raton, New Mexico in that same year.

Harvey Courier Girls in their official outfits for the Fred Harvey Company Archive photo

1925, the automobile was beginning to replace rail travel as a way for the tourist to see the country. Under the direction of R. Hunter Clarkson, a Scotsman and company employee, the Santa Fe/Harvey Co. established Indian Detours in 1925, as a way for tourists to get an up close experience with the cultures and scenery of the Southwest. The first Indian Detours excursion left the Castañeda Hotel in Las Vegas in 1926. Indian Detour clients visited Pecos, Tesuque, Santa Clara, San Juan, Santo Domingo, and Isleta Pueblos, Puyé cliffs, Santa Fe, and Albuquerque’s Old Town, before re-boarding the train at the Alvarado Hotel. The following year Koshare Tours (see related story on Page 4) , founded by Erna Fergusson and Ethel Hick-

Harvey Girls in period outfits New Mexico greatly benefited during the Albuquerque 250th from the railroad’s and Fred Har- Anniversary Celebration at the vey’s innovations in rail travel, Alvarado Hotel. having six Harvey Houses and

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ey in Albuquerque in 1921, was purchased and operations were merged with Indian Detours. Using the successful Harvey Girl business model, Clarkson hired Fergusson to train young women, called “Couriers,” to lead tours. Potential employees were subjected to rigorous schooling in the history, culture, environment, and archaeology of the Southwest so that they could personally guide tourists off the beaten track and into the picturesque corners of the Southwest. Much needed cash was brought directly to the pueblos and villages of New Mexico but there was a tradeoff: overly inquisitive and sometimes insensitive travelers invaded the long held privacy of cultural traditions and village life. During the Great Depression, this service ceased operation.

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AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2017 “The First Lady of New Mexico Letters” Erna Fergusson was the daughter

of a prominent Albuquerque businessman and the first official congressman for New Mexico when it became a state in 1912. Erna grew up in La Glorieta. La Glorieta is an historic one-story adobe building, believed to be the oldest residence in the city.

(Since 1942, La Glorieta has been in use by Manzano Day School, a private elementary school).

During WWI Erna took a job with

the Red Cross as the Home Service Secretary and State Supervisor for New Mexico. She spoke Spanish fluently and traveled to remote villages and towns across the state helping the families of soldiers. In later years she claimed this experience as the first realization that New Mexico “was a very wonderful state to belong to.”

“New Adventures Down Old Trails!” is the Motto for Las Vegas, NM. With more than 900 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, you cannot help feeling you are back in the wild west. With a little imagination you can envision Billy the Kid or Doc Holiday standing on the corner. If you are lucky maybe a local cowboy will come meandering down the street on his trusty steed, stopping by the local saloon for a beer. This is Las Vegas.

Erna Fergusson After the war, Fergusson began working as a reporter for the Albuquerque Herald, where she wrote articles about her hometown, capturing the pre-war small-town nature of the city. These early articles “Old Albuquerque, Do You Remember,” “Do You Remember the First Street Car,” and “Do You Remember the First Train,” led to other articles on the Southwest published in more national venues.

History is woven into the fabric of this railroad era town, from its Old Town Plaza to the train depot and the soon-to-be restored Castañeda Hotel. The architecture is an eclectic mix of Victorian, craftsman, and bungalow style homes and properties. The story behind the making of Las Vegas today, is intriguing, surprising, and entertaining. Tour director Kathy Hendrickson personalizes tours to fit your requirements.

During her tenure at the Herald, Fergusson also launched a tour-

ing company with her friend Ethel Hickey. Fergusson explained, “When the war ended I began to dude wrangle. I dragged tourists all over New Mexico, Southern Colorado, and Arizona to see Indians and Indian Ceremonials. They blamed me bitterly for almost everything, but some of them liked it and came again.” The two young women named their company Koshare Tours after the Pueblo dancers who were emissaries of the gods. Promotional brochures stated that, “Koshare Tours were created to reveal to you the delights of a land as yet but little known to the traveler, to invite you to get away from the railroad and shake hands with a thousand years.”

Southwest Detours guide Kathy Hendrickson and group at Montezuma Castle - Las Vegas, NM

Tours Offered: - Las Vegas Area - Las Vegas Harvey Girls - Historical Homes and Properties - Movies and Film Site Tours - Tours for Corporate, Professional and Business Recruitment Southwest Detours http://southwestdetours.com PO Box 3242 Las Vegas, NM 87701 tours@southwestdetours.com

Koshare Tours motored guests throughout the desert Southwest in-

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troducing them to native cultures and providing them with all the amenities and conveniences of modern life. A Sunset magazine profile on Fergusson and Koshare Tours gave the following glowing report: “She provides them every night with the best bed available, at a hotel if there is one within striking distance, or an air mattress under the sky or perhaps in an Indian home or a remote rancho; feeds them iced cantaloupe and crisp salads in the middle of the blistering desert in summer, and hot tea and sandwiches in late winter afternoons when dinner is several chilly hours further up the highway. And she tells them more than they can possibly remember about the history, folk lore, and customs of the people they visit.”

Impressed with Fergusson’s success, the famed western hotel and restaurateur Fred Harvey bought Koshare Tours and hired Fergusson to direct the new venture—Indian Detour Service. The tours left from railroad depots and took guests to pueblos and Spanish villages. Fergusson outfitted an army of female couriers to ferry tourists through what Harvey called, “Indian Country.” Guide uniforms resembled a cross between forest rangers and indigenous finery. Couriers wore tailored tan slacks with velvet Navajo blouses and concho belts. To keep the hot sun from their faces, Fergusson’s guides finished their look with a Stetson hat with a narrow brim. Erna

Fergusson went on to become a world famous author and travel writer. Her first (and best-known) book was “Dancing Gods”. Dancing Gods chronicled first-person accounts of thirteen seasonal dances that tourists would be allowed to see during the Koshare Tours. In 1962, Clark

Powell dubbed Fergusson “First Lady of New Mexico Letters” in a feature article on her in New Mexico Magazine. Excerpted from newmexicohistory.org – “Erna Fergusson - First Lady of American Letters” by Michael Ann Sullivan newmexicohistory.org/people/erna-fergusson

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Map from a 1922 pamphlet published by the Koshare Tours with the Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce. DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University. digitalcollections.smu.edu/cdm/ref/collection/wes/id/2099

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AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2017

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AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2017 COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT Places with a Past Historic Homes Tour Sat, August 5, 10am – 4pm Tickets at LVCCHP Office 115 Bridge St. A self guided tour of historic homes and buildings throughout Las Vegas. Admission $25.00 or $30.00. Call 505-4258803 for tickets. Chaperito by Henrieta Christmas Sat, August 5, 1pm – 2pm Tome on the Range Books, 247 Plaza Street. History/genealogy of Chaperito Parish, Land Grant & Ghost Town. Time Period of 1846-1957. Free. Genealogy by Henrietta Christmas & Paul Rhetts Sat, August 5, 3 pm – 4 pm Tome on the Range Books, 247 Plaza St. Discussion of Basic Geneology Checklist. 101 Tips and Tactics to find your Family History. Beginner tips and web links will be provided for beginners and experienced researchers. Free. Leslie Poling-Kempes, Author Presentation Sat, August 5, 4pm – 6pm New Mexico Highlands University, 1005 Diamond St, Leslie Poling-Kempes, Author Presentation @ Ilfeld Auditorium on NMHU Campus. 4 pm to 6 pm, $5.00 Admission/ $3.00 (Friends Membership) Sponsored by Friends of Museum/City Museum/Bob Mischler. New Mexico Heroes Sat, August 5, 7pm – 10pm Charlie’s Bakery & Cafe, 715 Douglas Ave, “New Mexico Heroes” Poetry, Music, monologues. Performance of original works by/ or about NM Veterans. Nat Gold Players. Charlie’s Event Center (tentative) 7 p.m. Admission $15.00 General; $12.00 students/ seniors. History of New Mexico Sun, August 6, 2pm – 3pm Tome on the Range Books,157 Plaza St. History of New Mexico by Thomas Chavez – UNM Press Illustrated history of NM combined with more than 200 photographs. Free. Family Fun Day Saturday, Aug 12, 2017 Lincoln Park, Las Vegas, NM Family Fun Day: Music, Food and Children’s Activities @ Lincoln Park (7th & 8th Streets, Lincoln & Jackson). Carnival games, craft activities hosted by Las Vegas Elks Club. Sponsored by Southwest Capital Bank. Free.

The Indian Tours Sat, August 12, 8am – 5pm LVCCHP. 116 Bridge Street. “The Indian Tours” 8 am - 5 pm. Fred Harvey Indian Tour. Meet at LVCCHP Office @ 116 Bridge Street for light breakfast served by Harvey Girls. Tour leaves by bus and visits some of the stops along the original Detour track enroute to Our Lady of Guadalupe Abbey in Pecos, NM, a former Valley Ranch Resort and Pecos National Park. Lunch included. $40.00 per person. Limited to 40 participants.

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GALLERY Folk Arts Pottery - Jewelry - Paintings Kachinas - Santos - Crosses Sculpture - Tin - Glass NM Soaps & Lotions Jewelry Repair Layaway Plan Free Gift Wrapping

Heritage Antique/ Junktique Market Sat, August 12, 8am – 4pm Lincoln Park. Jackson side of Lincoln Park. Vendor booths are $20.00 and will benefit Our Lady of Sorrows Church Organ Restoration. To reserve space call 426-4547.

157 Bridge St. - (505) 425-3745 - Hours: 10 to 5:30 Mon-Sat marynchavez@gmail.com - www.titosgallery.com Tito’s Gallery on Etsy & Facebook - Member LVFIBA

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Las Vegas Heritage Week Las Vegas, New Mexico celebrates their rich history during Heritage Week August 5 - August 14, 2017 (All events on this page take place in Las Vegas, NM) www.lvcchp.org/node/108

La Partera by Fran Buss Sat, August 12, 2pm – 4pm Tome on the Range Books, 247 Plaza St. Jesusita Aragon “La Partera” At 14 apprenticed to her grandmother and learned traditional Hispanic methods of assisting childbirth. Once, the only source of medical care available in an isolated mountain area of NM. Free. Old Time Las Vegas Art Show Sat, August 12, 2pm – 4pm El Zocalo Gallery, 1809 Plaza Park. View beautiful art, meet artist, live music & refreshments. Contact: El Zocolo (505) 454-9904; Meredith Britt (505) 426-8575; Duffy Peterson (505) 426-6688 Free. Musicians Reunited Sat, August 12, 6pm – 9pm El Rialto Restaurant Bar And Grill, 141 Bridge St, Las Vegas, NM 87701, USA (map) Musicians Reunited El Rialto Patio 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. $20.00 Per/3$35.00 couple. Glimpses of the Past: The Grand Ball Thu, August 17, 7 pm – 8:30pm Santa Fe Trail Interpretive Center Building, 116 Bridge Street. The Grand Ball: Life is a Party - Ken Dusenberry. Balls and social gatherings on the frontier were always popular and would often encourage long travel at the chance of meeting new people and new opportunities. It was a grand orchestrated show with decorum being of the highest priority. Join Ken Dusenberry and discover all that went into the hosting of a grand party.

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AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2017 Highlighted Calendar of Events for August / September , 2017 Santa Fe Area

Be sure to check out all of our events at www.thecorridoronline.com/calendar dolls or roll their own delicious tortilla by hand. There’s a lot to do at this long-running and acclaimed event!

Turquoise Trail, - RT 66 and South

Cerrillos Saturday Aug 19 9am-4pm Cerrillos Town Wide Yard Sale - The town of Cerrillos hosts an annual town wide yard sale event. There are booths and tables of treasures scattered through the town streets. Special sales tables benefit the Cerrillos Hills State Park Amigos and Las Candelas community organization. Friday Sep 15 7:30-10pm – Cerrillos Hills State Park Star Party – Explore the night sky above the park. See the green laser tour of bright stars and constellations then marvel at views of star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies through telescopes. bit.ly/CerrillosHillsStatePark Saturday Sep 16 9am4pm – Fiesta de Cerrillos - Activities for all ages. Santa Fe Bandstand Food & Beverages, Patriotic Moments, Live MuSouthside Shows - SWAN Park sic, Children’s Activities, Santa Fe Bandstand Arts & Crafts Booths, Santafebandstand.org Donkey Races, Turquoise Aug 5, 12 – Southside Shows – SWAN Park Trail Volunteer Fire DeAug 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 22, 23, 24, and 25 Historic Santa Fe Plaza Shows partment, Cerrillos Hills State Park displays. Saturday from 9am-4pm. Sponsored by Cerrillos Community Church, St. Joseph Catholic Church Friday Aug 11 6-8pm - Santa Fe Farmers Market Community Picnic - Santa Fe Farmers Market Pavilion - Your ticket gets you your choice and Las Candelas de los Cerrillos. of chicken wings by Pollo Real or burgers by Nambe Orchards or veggie Mountainair skewers by Derailed. And you’ll get corn from Schwebach Farm, green Friday & Saturday Aug 25-26 – Sunflower Festival 101 E. Broadway, salad and tomato-basil salad from multiple Market vendors, salad dressing Mountainair - The Sunflower Festival is a major cultural event for the by Bodega Prime, bread from Intergalactic, green chile potato salad by community and surrounding area. - The event is free and sponsored by the Chef David Sundberg, cookies from Crumpackers, and agua fresca from Manzano Mountain Art Council, supported in part by New Mexico Arts, Rocio Produce! - Available for additional purchase will be beer from Seca division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, and the National Endowond Street Brewery and ice cream from Freezie Fresh! - Stick around after ment for the Arts. your meal for games (Yard Jenga and corn hole) and music by Railyard Reunion! - Tickets are $20 in advance / $25 at the door. (Day-of-tickets Friday, August 25, 5-8 pm 101 E. Broadway, Mountainair. Wine Tastwill be limited due to need to order food in advance.) Children 12 and un- ing * Art Opening * Live Music Featuring Wines from Black’s Smuggler der are free. farmersmarketinstitute.org/get-involved/community-pic- Winery & Jazz by Nervous Nation nic/ Saturday, August 26, 10am - 4 pm FREE community event at the Dr. Saul Center & Mountain Arts on Broadway 101 E. Broadway, MountainEl Ranchos de Las Golondrinas Festivals – 334 Los Pinos Road, Santa Fe https://golondrinas.org/ Aug 5-6 10am-4pm - Panza Llena, Corazón Contento: New Mexico Food Fest - Explore the food history of New Mexico at El Rancho de las Golondrinas. Step back in time, as you taste your way through the history of the Land of Enchantment. Experience historic methods of food preparation, learn from food historians, attend demonstrations, sample delicious locally made creations and find something special from our vendors and artisans. Make connections to New Mexico’s contemporary culinary scene and be air. Live Entertainment with: Folk City Hipsters, The WesternHers, and the judge of an epic posole smack-down. It’s all here at this historic New Sauvecito * Arts & Crafts * Sunflower Hat Contest * Juried Art Show * Children’s Activities * Food Vendors * Art Raffle Mexican ranch and museum, located on the historic Camino Real. Aug 19-20 - Adventures in Territorial New Mexico - From Civil War skirmishes to Old West shootouts, experience the adventure of Territorial New Mexico! Taste some grub from the back of a chuck wagon and listen to songs of the vaqueros who once drove cattle across this vast land. Visit soldier encampments, watch the blacksmith hammer iron and meet amazing ladies from these rough times.

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Heritage Week Events(See Page 7 this issue)

Saturday Aug 12 6:30-9:30pm - Fort Union Candlelight Tours – Our annual event, Candlelight Tours, is coming up in August. Take a step back into history and learn more about the Buffalo Soldiers stationed at Fort Union during the 1860’s and 1870’s. This is a guided walk around the fort. Sep 2-3 - Fiesta de los Niños: La Vida Vieja - Fun for all ages! Enjoy Reservations are required, call 505-425-8025 x0 to make sure you have storytelling, puppet shows, make and take crafts, archery, good food and your spot saved. Tour times are 7:30 p.m., 7:50 pm., 8:15 p.m., 8:40 p.m., entertainment! and 9:00 p.m. Sep 16-17 - 10th Annual Santa Fe Renaissance Fair - Travel back in time Weekends thru Nov 19 - 3rd Weekends at Villanueva Fields Farm www. with Clan Tynker and the Order of Epona jousters. Go on a knight’s quest facebook.com/villanuevafieldsfarm. to meet Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand. Ride in a Spanish Galleon at our kid’s game area. Learn about Renaissance arts and sciences from the On the third weekend of each month, participate in a New Mexico farm. Be SCA. Shrink in size as you enter the Fairy Village and pet a unicorn. En- at the farm at times that work for you, between about 8 a.m. on Saturday joy incredible performances and music, delicious food, and arts and crafts and 4 p.m. on Sunday. Adults and kids of all ages encouraged. We modify sessions based on weather, people, needs, and moods. Change your mind vendors at New Mexico’s premier Renaissance Fair. about sessions whenever you feel the need! The intent is not to extract Sep 30-Oct 1 – Harvest Festival - Autumn is a vibrant time to visit the work from people. Feel free to take on a supporting role (cook, clean, take Rancho! Taste syrup from our burro driven sorghum mill, help make cider care of kids, etc.) or just go play (take care of yourself, go be alone by the by cranking a traditional apple press, and pick a pumpkin from our scare- river, take a hike, read a book, etc.). crow-guarded patch. Children can stomp grapes by foot, make cornhusk

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Friday & Saturday Sep 29-30 T Taos Pueblo San Geronimo Eve and Feast Day San Geronimo Feast Day is Taos Pueblo’s largest event of the year. A cultural event shared with the public, we ask you to respect the culture and tradition of Taos Pueblo. The celebration begins with Vespers on September 29 beginning at 5pm in the San Geronimo Chapel followed by the traditional foot racing dance. The festivities on the main day, September 30, begin at sunrise with Mass at the San Geronimo chapel followed by foot races and traditional activities throughout the day, including the pole climb in the afternoon. Thousands of visitors come and share in a great day. Join the Taos Pueblo for the largest gathering of Indian nations to celebrate the traditional Harvest & Trade day, which shares the splendid food and crafts between tribes from all over New Mexico and North America. Witness the unique ceremonial pole dance, special symbolism for American Indians.

August 9-11 - Las Fiestas de San Lorenzo - Las Fiestas de San Lorenzo are an integral part of Bernalillo’s rich cultural calendar. Las Fiestas are accented with many festivities including a parade, rodeo, car show and entertainment at Rotary Park. Las fiestas are celebrated in honor of Bernalillo’s patron, San Lorenzo and throughout August 9, 10 and 11, the focus is on the ritual dance drama known as los Matachines.

No photography and/or filming is allowed on this day. If you have questions about this event please email at tourism@taospueblo.com or (575) 758- 1028. www.taospueblo.com Bandelier National Monument Aug 18-20 - Historic Hubbell Trading Post Navajo Rug Trunk Sale Aug 25 – Founders Day Birthday of the National Park Service: Fee Free Day at Bandelier and Valles Caldera Sep 30 - National Park Fee Free Day at Bandelier and Valles Caldera Sep 30 3:30-7:30pm - 6th Annual Opera on the Rocks at Bandelier National Monument. www.guildsofsfo.org/LA

Sep 23-24 – Fall Rose Bloom Exhibition - The Albuquerque Rose Society (ARS) will hold its annual Fall Rose Bloom Exhibition at the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden. The exhibition will be in the new High Desert Rose Garden atrium. The summer heat is gradually subsiding, and the fall flush of rose blooms are often more vibrant than those in the spring. Bring your questions about growing roses in Albuquerque, and join us as ARS members display magnificent horticultural specimens, lovely floral arrangements, and stunning photographs featuring America’s Floral Emblem–the rose. Aug 27-28 – Tomato Festival - Albuquerque Garden Center 10120 Lomas Blvd NE Abq. The 11th Annual Albuquerque Tomato Fiesta! Get tomato growing tips and advice from the experts. There will be heirloom tomato tasting, fee kids’ activities, garden fair, free plant clinic, cooking demonstrations, free gardening seminars, and live music by Alpha Blue Trio. Free parking! Get your tickets at the door. For more information: www.albuquerquetomatofiesta.com Saturday Sep 9 12-6pm - 13th Annual Old Town Salsa Fiesta - Start preparing your winning recipe. Spice up your day at Salsa Fiesta in Historic Old Town where you get to choose who has the best salsa in the City. Watch as contestants make their homemade salsa on site. Taste delicious salsas and vote for the best recipe. Enjoy free children’s activities, food trucks, shopping and dance to tunes by local bands throughout the day. Salsa Fiesta is free to the public. Pets are welcome on leashes. This is a rain or shine event.

Thursday Nights through September - Explore the Stars - Join rangers and astronomy volunteers for an evening of star gazing that may include an interpretive multimedia program at the campground amphitheater, followed by telescope viewing and a laser guided constellation tour. times vary depending on sunset, but generally dusk to 11:00 PM; Juniper Campground Amphitheater Weekends - Bandelier Cultural Demonstrations - Cultural demonstrations are provided every weekend between Memorial Day and Labor Day. These demonstrations vary but include pottery-making, drum-making, traditional dances, and bread-baking in an outdoor horno. Sept 23 8-11pm – Valles Caldera Night Sky Observation - Join PEEC astronomers and Valles Caldera National Preserve Park Rangers to view the night sky in one of the best locations possible. Discover some of darkest skies in our area and learn all about astronomy with laser guided constellation tours and telescope viewing. Come ask any questions you’ve had about our night skies and see star clusters and planets up-close. PEEC astronomers present that night will include Galen Gisler, Dave North, Akkana Peck, and Rick Wallace. Admission: Free, but Valles Caldera entrance fee required. Meet at the Valles Caldera National Preserve Visitor Center. Wednesday Sept 27 8-9 pm– Sandia Mt Stargazing - At Sandia Mountain Natural History Center in the East Mountains. The museum and the Alpeecnature.org/events/details/?id=19216 buquerque Astronomical Society will have telescopes set up for observing the night sky and will conduct star and constellation tours in the dark skies of the East Mountains. For more information call (505) 281-5259

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Corridor staff photos by Marc LaRouche and Jefferson LaRouche

Spotlight on the Santa Fe Railyard District . . . Nine Years Young As the Santa Fe Railyard District celebrates its ninth anniversary, we look at how the district has grown and matured, and what’s in store for patrons of the district in the near future.

The Santa Fe Railyard District - Then and Now Beginning in 1880, the area of Santa Fe now known as the Railyard District became home to the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company. While this momentous event marked the end of the Santa Fe Trail, it also marked the beginning of a new era for Santa Fe, as it did for the rest of the Amrican West, as the railroad became the primary mode of cross-country transporatation. The railroad brought tourists and new residents in its sleeping and dining cars, along with the Harvey Girls on their way to the Harvey House-La Fonda Hotel on the Plaza. Artists hired by the rail line drew and photographed images of Santa Fe to entice faraway Easterners to come see the West. Local Native American and Hispanic arts and crafts were created to market to rail travelers. Building materials brought in on the rail, such as galvanized tin and bricks, added metal roofs and Victorian brick buildings to the pueblo style architecture of Santa Fe. New neighborhoods were created around the Railyard to house the workers and their families involved in the new rail economy. Santa Fe’s Railyard became a center of activity, its station a greeting place for visiting politicians and celebrities as well as the sentimental point of departure for many a young man or woman going off to war or school. Fast forward to February, 2002, exactly 122 years to the month after the first train pulled into The City Different, the Railyard Master Plan was approved and the Santa Fe Railyard Community

Corporation was awarded a lease and management agreement with the city to oversee development of the 50 acre site. What the public experienced at the September 2008 Grand Opening celebration was nothing less than the rebirth of one of Santa Fe’s historic locations. Today, more than one hundred years later, the City of Santa Fe is the owner of the Railyard land, home to a vibrant mix of tenants serving the diverse interests of the community, from deeply rooted non-profits such as the Farmers Market, internationally renowned arts organization SITE Santa Fe, Hispanic cultural center El Museo Cultural and cutting edge teen art center Warehouse 21, to an eclectic mix of restaurants, performance art spaces, shops, contemporary art galleries and the cutting-edge 11-screen Violet Crown Cinema. With the arrival of the New Mexico Railrunner Express commuter service, trains once again regularly arrive and depart from the historic Santa Fe Depot, and 2017 will see the development of Railyard Flats, a 58-unit urban living project and the spectacular expansion of SITE Santa Fe by world-renowned SHOP Architects . Since its grand re-opening in September of 2008, The Railyard is once again not only the hub of contemporary life for Santa Feans, but also a new way to experience Santa Fe for its visitors from around the world. Source:railyardsantafe.com used by permission from Santa Fe Railyard Community Corporation 323 Read Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 982-3373

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BARKER REALTY Residential, Commercial & Business Brokerage 530 S. Guadalupe St. BLUE RAIN GALLERY Regional Contemporary Art 554 S. Guadalupe St. BOXCAR American Fusion serving up Lunch, Dinner, and Late Night 530 S. Guadalupe St. CAROL HAWKINS Barker Realty/Christie’s 530 S. Guadalupe St. (505) 660-6008 www.SantaFeCarol.com CASA NOVA Living With Art 530 S. Guadalupe St. CHARLOTTE JACKSON FINE ART American & European Art 554 S. Guadalupe Street DANIELLA Clothing, Jewelry & Accessories 500 Market Street / Suite 104 ECOMOTIVE ELECTRIC BIKES Electric Bike Sales & Rentals 410 S. Guadalupe St. EL MUSEO CULTURAL Hispanic Cultural Center 555 Camino de la Familia EVOKE CONTEMPORARY Provocative + Compelling Contemporary Art 550 S. Guadalupe St. HOPE UNLIMITED CHURCH 1614 Paseo De Peralta KOWBOYZ AT THE RAILYARD New/Used Boots and Western Wear 345 W. Manhattan (505) 984-1256 www.kowboyz.com LEWALLEN GALLERIES Contemporary & Modern Art

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MOSS Luxury Outdoor Furniture 530 S. Guadalupe St. NATASHA SANTA FE An eclectic mix of Art & Fashion 403 S. Guadalupe St. (505) 913-9236 www.natashasantafe.com NM RAILRUNNER EXPRESS Commuter Train Service Santa Fe Depot, 410 S. Guadalupe St.

RAILYARD FITNESS Complete Fitness Facility 703 Camino de la Familia / Suite 3105 RAILYARD FLATS *Coming Spring 2018* Urban Living in a Walkable Community 701 Camino de la Familia RAILYARD PERFORMANCE CENTER 1611-B Paseo de Peralta REI Recreational Equipment 500 Market Street / Suite 100 SANTA FE CLAY Ceramic Art Center & Gallery 545 Camino de la Familia SANTA FE FARMERS MARKET A Year-Round Farmers Market & Community Center 1607 Paseo de Peralta SANTA FE FARMERS MARKET SHOPS Quality local shops in an upscale setting 1607 Paseo de Peralta

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SECOND STREET BREWERY AT THE RAILYARD 1607 Paseo De Peralta / Suite 10 SITE SANTA FE International Contemporary Art Exhibitions 1606 Paseo de Peralta SITESTORE Curated, cool, artist designed curios 1606 Paseo de Peralta

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VIOLET CROWN CINEMAS 11 Screens, Luxurious Cinema Chairs, Bar Restaurant. 1606 Alcaldesa St. WAREHOUSE 21 TEEN CENTER Youth Center for Arts, Events & Workshops 1614 Paseo de Peralta

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WILLIAM SIEGAL GALLERY Ancient Textiles & Contemporary Art 540 S. Guadalupe St.

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An Eclectic Mix of Art & Fashion, Textiles, Jewelry and Photography Textiles and Fashions by Natasha Nargis Pendant by Rae Dolland

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After moving from New York City to San Francisco in the 1970s, artist and gallery owner Natasha Nargis began working with textiles, under the tutelage of Kay Sekimachi. Natasha weaves color and fashion into her works, utilizing her favorite materials including linen, silk, cotton, cashmere and alpaca. In 1974 Natasha moved to Santa Fe, where she lives and works. She hand-dyes all of her fibers. Natasha also creates shibori pieces out of her woven and commercial fabrics.

Natasha Santa Fe offers an eclectic mix of art and fashion. The gallery features textiles, jewelry, photography and masks. After many years of having

been represented, Natasha decided to represent herself - as well as other artists. Visitors to Natasha Santa Fe can expect to find Natasha at work on her loom, as she creates new fashions for her gallery at 403 South Guadalupe in the Railyard District of Santa Fe, NM. (505) 913-9236

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Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival www.santafechambermusic.com 2017 Summer Season July 16 through August 21, 2017

UPCOMING ARTISTS’ STUDIO TOURS IN NEW MEXICO For more information and to view the entire New Mexico Artists’ Studio Tour Guide visit NMASTGuide.com Open Studio Tours are FREE to the Public - 10 am to 5 pm Check the website for each tour for more information.

Santa Fe Desert Chorale 35th anniversary Summer Festival July 19 – August 13, 2017 desertchorale.org/2017-summer-festival Various locations in Albuquerque and Santa Fe

7. Alto Artists Studio Tour Open Studios August 3, 4 & 5, 2017 www.altoartistsstudiotour.com The Alto tour is located in Lincoln County.

Annual Invitational Antique Indian Art Show Aug 11 – 14, 2017 Friday, August 11th OPENING NIGHT PARTY Featuring Wine & Hors d’oeuvres 6pm-9pm THE SHOW Saturday, August 12 - Monday, August 14 10am - 5pm Community Convention Center, 201 W Marcy St, Santa Fe, NM. Feature the finest in ethnographic art and historic antique Indian art. www.whitehawkshows.com

8. Carrizozo Festival & Studio Tour Open Studios August 12 & 13, 2017 www.carrizozoworks.org From Santa Fe take US 285 South to US 54, West to US 380. From Albuquerque take I-25 South to US 380, East to US 54. 9. Questa Studio Tour Open Studios August 19 and 20, 2017 www.questastudiotour.com From Santa Fe take US 84/285 North to NM 68 North at Espanola. At Ranchos de Taos follow NM 522 to Questa, NM.

We Are The Seeds Art Show Aug 17 – 19, 2017 Santa Fe Railyard, Cerrillos Rd & Guadalupe, Santa Fe, NM The 3-day event will feature juried high-quality contemporary and traditional indigenous art and a festive celebration that includes music, dance, fashion, literary, and culinary art. www.wearetheseedsart.com

10. Taos Studio Tour Open Studios September 2, 3 & 4, 2017 www.taosartistorg.org The Taos Studio Tour radiates from Taos, New Mexico, located about 90 minutes from Santa Fe on US Highway 84/285 to Espanola then northeast on NM State Highway 68.

The Zuni Show 2017: Art of the Zuni Pueblo Sat, August 19, 9am – Sun, August 20, 4pm Scottish Rite Temple Santa Fe, NM Join us for The Zuni Show 2017 at Scottish Rite Temple, August 19, 9am - 6pm & August 20, 9am - 4pm. -See exquisite jewelry, carvings, and pottery, meet Zuni artists and their families, enjoy Zuni Pueblo singers and dancers, see Zuni student art, taste traditional foods made by Zuni grandmothers. For more information, to donate, or volunteer please call Robin Dunlap at 505-660-0981 or visit www.TheKeshiFoundation.org. www.facebook.com/events/1729008357114654

11. Chama Valley Studio Tour Open Studios September 2 and 3, 2017 www.chamavalleystudiotour.com Chama Valley is located approx. 105 miles north of Santa Fe on US 84. 12. Rio Costilla Studio Tour Open Studios September 9 and 10, 2017 www.riocostillaart.com Rio Costilla is located 40 miles north of Taos on New Mexico 522 or 20 miles south of San Luis on Colorado 159. 13. Alameda Studio Tour Open Studios September 9 and 10, 2017 www.alamedastudiotour.com The Village of Alameda is located North of Albuquerque. Take the Alameda Blvd. exit West to 4th Street NW.

Turquoise Trail Arts Festival August 26 & 27, 2017 10 am to 5 pm Local Artists along the Turquoise Trail present painting, pottery, jewelry, wood, metal, sculpture amd recycled art. www.turquoisetrail.org

14. Sandia Heights Artists Studio Tour Open Studios September 9 and 10, 2017 www.sandiaheightsartists.com Sandia Heights is located in northeast Albuquerque.

Pink Martini and the Santa Fe Symphony Strings Wed, August 30, 7:30pm – 10:00pm Santa Fe Opera, Santa Fe, NM ”Pink Martini is a rollicking around-the-world musical adventure... if the United Nations had a house band in 1962, hopefully we’d be that band.”—Thomas Lauderdale, bandleader/pianist Featuring a dozen musicians, Pink Martini performs its multilingual repertoire on concert stages and with symphony orchestras throughout Europe, Asia, Greece, Turkey, the Middle East, Northern Africa, Australia, New Zealand, South America and North America. Inaugural Opera Charity Gala to Benefit Kitchen Angels, Celebrating 25 Years of serving northern New Mexican communities. https://www.facebook.com/events/1792881434358651

15. Pojoaque River Art Tour Open Studios September 16 and 17, 2017 www.pojoaqueriverarttour.com The Pojoaque River Art Tour begins at Casa del Rancho. This is a new venue this year. Please visit the website for current information. 16. Pecos Studio Tour Open Studios September 16 and 17, 2017 www.pecosstudiotour.com From Santa Fe travel north on I-25 to exit 299. 17. High Road Artisans NM Art Tour Open Studios September 16, 17, 23 & 24, 2017 www.highroadnewmexico.com From Santa Fe take US Highway 285/ 84 North through Nambe. Turn left on County Road 98 to Chimayo, then right on NM 76.

The 93rd Burning of Will Shuster’s Zozobra Fri, September 1, 5pm – 11pm 3 pm Gates Open 7 pm Live music 9 pm Beach Ball Song 9:25 pm Singing of the National Anthem 9:30 The 93rd Zozobra begins... https://burnzozobra.com/

18. El Rito Studio Tour Open Studios September 30 and October 1, 2017 www.elritostudiotour.org From Santa Fe take US Highway 285/84 north to NM Highway 554, turn right onto NM 554 north.

Cleveland Millfest Sat, September 2, 10am – 5pm Cleveland Roller Mill Museum, NM-518, Cleveland, NM 60+ artists, a variety of native foods and baked goods, dance exhibitions and continuous musical entertainment. The Cleveland Roller Mill, a 3-story, adobe, water-powered historic flourmill will be in operation. 3 mill tours daily. Nominal admission into Museum. Parking $3 per vehicle. The Event takes place in Cleveland, NM hwy 518-mile marker 31 see sign on road (100 miles northeast of Santa Fe.) 575 387 2645. www.clevelandrollermillmuseum.org

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19. Deming Studio Tour Open Studios September 30 and October 1, 2017 www.demingarts.org Deming is located 3 1/2 hours from Albuquerque, NM. Take I-25 South to NM 26 West to I-10. 20. Abiquiu Studio Tour Open Studios October 7, 8 & 9, 2017 www.abiquiustudiotour.org Abiquiu is located approximately 48 miles north of Santa Fe along US Highway 84.

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BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIALS !

96TH ANNUAL SANTA FE INDIAN MARKET ON THE PLAZA! Highlights listed below are all FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. For the complete schedule and to buy tickets go to http://swaia.org Tuesday August 15th - Sunday August 20th NATIVE CINEMA SHOWCASE In partnership with the National Museum of the American Indian, the 17th annual NCS kicks off an almost week-long film festival highlighting the contributions of Native films and filmmakers. Includes this year’s Classification X: Moving Images winners from the Indian Market juried art competition in film, which screen on Friday, August 18. New Mexico History Museum. Saturday August 19th 96TH ANNUAL SANTA FE INDIAN MARKET ON THE PLAZA! 7:00am-5:00pm. The 96th Santa Fe Indian Market transforms the City of Santa Fe, with nearly 900 of the continent’s finest Native American artists showing their work in booths filling the Santa Fe Plaza and surrounding streets. The Indian Market is the largest and most prestigious Native American fine art show in the world. IM: EDGE CONTEMPORARY SHOW 9:00am - 4:00pm Indian Market’s curated contemporary art exhibition. This gallery-style presentation features the work of artists pushing the boundaries of Native art. Sponsored by JoAnn and Bob Balzer. Saturday ONLY. Santa Fe Community Convention Center: 201 W Marcy Street, Downtown Santa Fe NATIVE TRADERS’ MARKET 7:00am – 5:00pm Native-owned businesses, artisan suppliers and artist cooperatives sell their products. First National Bank parking lot, between the 100 blocks of West Place Avenue and West San Francisco Street.. MARKET STAGES MUSIC & DANCE PERFORMANCES 9:00am-4:00pm. The Plaza stage and Santa Fe Community Convention Center are the settings for a number of exciting events and programs. Music and performing arts fill the stages for visitors to augment their Indian Market experience. INDIAN MARKET HAUTE COUTURE FASHION SHOW 3:00 – 4:30pm A market highlight! This adored and highly attended event features Native designers presenting cutting-edge fashion collections and accessories.

Ticketed seats or free standing room available. Santa Fe Community Convention Center: 201 W Marcy Street, Downtown Santa Fe.

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NATIVE CINEMA SHOWCASE FAMILY NIGHT: “MOANA” 8:00 – 10:30pm In partnership with the National Museum of the American Indian, the 17th annual Native Cinema Showcase Family Night features the 2016 Disney hit “Moana.” Families are encouraged to bring chairs/ blankets and arrive in time to secure a spot on the lawn. Food available for purchase from a variety of local food trucks. The movie will begin at sunset. Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos Road.

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6th Annual Motorado Classic Motorcycle Show Sunday, Sep. 10, 2017 - 10 am to 3 pm

La Tienda Shopping Center - Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM This event is presented by the Motorado Motorcycle Club

This

year will be the 6th Annual Motorado Classic Motorcycle Show. In the past we have held this event on Father’s Day, but due to the high temperatures at that time of year we have moved this years’ show to September 10th. The show runs from 10 am to 3 pm. There are other changes to this ever evolving show as well. This year we will also be running a Swap Meet, on September 9th, from 9 am to 3 pm. The Swap Meet will be held at another location, OCD Custom Cycles and Auto Repair, located at 1315 Rufina Circle, Santa Fe. The motorcycle show is still at the same location, La Tienda Center, in Eldorado. As in years past we have had a featured marque or theme and this year’s spotlight is on the motorcy-

cles of Japan. We have also added a North American Dirt Bike Class this year, so if you have a Can-Am, ISLO, ATK, Rokon, Indian, or Harley Davidson dirt bike, bring it out. There will be motorcycle dealers and vendors at the show, as well as informative displays and plenty of great machines to see in the parking lot; you never know what will turn up at this event. We will also have some live riding demonstrations. Last year’s stunt riders were a huge hit with the crowd as well as the New Mexico State Police Motorcycle Officers, doing their tandem riding exercises. More information can be found at www.motorado. org . Come on out and enjoy the two wheeled machines of the past, it won’t be the same without you.

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All net proceeds from this event will be donated to benefit the Santa Fe Animal Shelter http://sfhumanesociety.org/

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GARDENING TIPS & TRICKS Mid to Late Summer Gardening by Milicent McFarland

We are having a very

different gardening experience, compared to most years. Typically, we start our own tomatoes, peppers, cabbages and flowers from seed, starting in March, to get good sized plants out in the garden by May/June.

each. I don’t pretend to understand the “why” of this, but it does seem to work.

This year we were

traveling April into May so had to purchase tomatoes and peppers from growers and plant cabbage from seed. So things are a bit behind others’ gardens. But we are catching up. I am just starting to harvest radishes, turnips, lettuce and some cherry tomatoes, and just today— cucumbers!

And I am continuing to plant. Today I planted bush beans in the open areas around the towering corn. There is still time for them to develop fully. I am also replanting

lettuces of various kinds as well as Swiss Chard and radishes. Not all of the summer squash seeds germinated in another raised bed, so I decided to plant some early acorn winter squash, which should be ready in 75 days (mid-October). Companion Planting

Since we started our garden later than normal this year, I decided to see what plants I could combine in the same raised bed.

I have been

experimenting with the concept of “Companion Planting”, which encourages the coplanting of certain plants together in order to enhance the flavor and health of

I am using the book Carrots Love Tomatoes : Secrets of Companion Planting for Successful Gardening

size plants. This was old seed and some of it just did not germinate.

I also grew climbing beans nearby, but no squash. Instead I just planted some “Tender sweet” bush beans that I hope will produce a crop before frost. I love fresh beans cooked with some bacon and onions (a Midwestern treat).

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(Riotte, Louise, 1975, Pownal,Vermont: Storey Communications, Inc. )

Here are some of the combos that seem to help each other Carrots & Onions: “Onions, leeks and herbs… act as a repellant to the carrot fly . . .whose maggot or larva often attacks the rootlets of young plants.” (p. 33)

planted both from seed in June. The trick now is thinning the carrots so that they can grow to good size. I am trying to transplant some of the tiny carrots. I’ll let you know how well that works. It has been wet enough lately, with our evening rains, that some of the transplanted carrots may “take”. Corn, beans and squash:

The classic combo.

I have not planted corn in millennia as it tends to take up so much real estate and we only have raised beds. I was pleasantly surprised at how well the plants are doing, though only about six are developing into full

One new lesson for me was the positive effect of radishes upon cucumbers. I typically plant a few radishes in beds of lettuce and other crops to mark rows and verify germination. Radishes are usually the first to sprout.

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I discovered through

my reading of the above book that radishes would help protect the cukes from cucumber beetles— an insect that can devastate a crop.

Fall Plant Wisdom: A Healthy Heart Sun, August 6, 1 pm – 2:30pm Bachechi Open Space, 9521 Rio Grande Blvd. This workshop will focus on maintaining a healthy heart and cardiovascular system to provide energy and strength, as well as how to appropriately harvest plants. The workshop is free, however space is limited. (505) 314-0398.

“Do not pull the radishes, but let them grow as long as they will, even blossoming and going to seed.” (p. 46).

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August 13: The Importance of Seed-Saving We’ll examine the origin of corn and how it has changed throughout history, then look closely at different types of

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AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2017 HEALTH AND WELLNESS

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AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2017 Madrid Gypsy Fest - August 12, 2017

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Gypsy Fest in Madrid, NM August 12, 2017 11 am to 8 pm It’s that time of year again! Ma- gether for a fun filled day featuring drid’s 15th Annual Gypsy Fest is belly dancing, skilled entertainers, quickly approaching! The festival live music, handmade arts, and lowill be held on Saturday, August cal food and drink. 12th 11-8 at the Oscar Huber MeAdmission is $10 for adults, $5 for morial Ballpark in Madrid, NM. seniors and kids under 15, and free Every year performers, artists, to kids under 12. merchants, and friends gather to-

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doggie smiles and many, many tail-wags. Many joyful residents Kindred Spririts Artshow Fundwill take you and yours on a raiser - August 5th from 10am4pm. This event will take place at magical tour with amazing art that Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary has been donated by local artists (just 20 minutes south of Santa Fe and shown among the barns and their lush and ecofriendly play at 3749-A Hwy 14). grounds. This is a happy, peaceful All senior animals benefit great- place and surely not to miss!! ly and are able to live out their life in a home-style setting with Bring your friends and family. a community of peers. This is a The animals look forward to seefree event and great for the family ing you. as all will be greeted with happy

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To say that Sparrow

everyone. I am of the belief that any human can dance in some capacity; even if it is just with a movement of the eyes.” Daly is donating various Adaptive Dance classes throughout August because funding for the program is on a temporary freeze. “It is a crime to hold back due to lack of funds. I have the facility and the heart so I decided to do it anyway,” she says.

The Mayor’s Ball 2017 is an annual event created to bring awareness to and raise funds for two chosen non-profit organizations serving Santa Fe and the northern New Mexico communities. The goal of this traditional event is to create a gala that will enable the supported organizations to continue to assist our children and their families and remain a vital part of keeping our community connected.

striving to introduce themselves and their identity to the City of Rio Rancho and to enrich the community by healing and supporting its individuals through dance. Registration is in full swing and they are offering a 50% off registration fee for their first one hundred clients. Adults interested in classes are offered drop-in rates of only $10.00 per class, or ten class punch cards. She believes, “Dance is everywhere and it is my dream to make it accessible regardless of ANY limitations.”

Dance Productions’ first month has been busy would be an understatement. From dance classes, to interviews; from rehearsals to TV specials, these little birdies are working their tail feathers off. Nevertheless, there is still work to do, foundations to be laid, and dreams to built. One of their most exciting developments so far is the manifestation of an official Adaptive Dance Program for all people with In addition to the special needs. Chris- Adaptive classes, tina Daly, Founder Sparrow offers dance, and Artistic Director theatre, and music for states, “Dance is for all ages. Sparrow is Sparrow Dance Productions is a New Mexico non-profit arts conservatory based in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. You can learn more about Sparrow, including how to register, by visiting their website www. sparrowdancenm.com or, feel free to contact them at (505)-985-7947 or sparrowdanceproductions@gmail.com. Join the nest!!!

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The Mayor’s Ball 2017 is sponsored and supported by many of our local businesses and generous contributions of individual donors. By transcending political lines, the success of this event each year has grown significantly and helped numerous families. The 2017 Mayor’s Ball will benefit The Food Depot and Communities in Schools of New Mexico. With a focus on stitching together the fabric of community, the evening will celebrate our human story and the strides being made to improve the lives of our neighbors in Northern New Mexico.

An exquisite family style meal will be created by several inspiring local chefs--Mark Connell (State Capitol Kitchen), Joel Coleman (Fire and Hops), Tony Blankenship (Rio Chama Steakhouse), Joseph Wrede (Joseph’s Culinary Pub), David Sellers (Street Food Institute), Carmen Rodriguez (Boxcar & MiSanta Catering). Musical entertainment will be provided by Nosotros and Michael Hearne & South By Southwest. https://www.santafemayorsball2017.com If you represent a non-profit organization with an upcoming event or other news send in your requests for submission for The Worthy Cause to editor@thecorridornm.com. We reserve the right to edit and publish items that we see fit for our publication and our readers. Your submission may appear in our online edition as well as or instead of the print edition.

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Fonda on the Plaza holds a coveted place in Santa Fe history, a component in a rich tapestry of hospitality that predates American independence. City records indicate that La Fonda sits on the site of the town’s first inn, established when the city was founded by Spaniards in 1607, making our property the oldest hotel corner in America.

Vibrant and eclectic, La Fonda’s

history can be traced back 400 years. In 1821, Captain William Becknell and his party found their way to the La Fonda during the maiden commercial route across the plains from Missouri, establishing the Santa Fe Trail as well as La Fonda’s reputation for hospitality. Throughout the 19th century, La Fonda quickly became the preferred lodging option among trappers, soldiers, gold seekers, gamblers and politicians. The adobe structure changed hands several times as the years progressed, enduring milestones such as the Civil War, railroad expansion and New Mexico statehood, while maintaining its status as a Santa Fe landmark. The structure that guests enjoy today was built in 1922 and features the influence of architects Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter and John Gaw Meem. Authentic elements including hand carved beams, stained glass skylights and a 25 foot cathedral ceiling create a romantic aura unique to La Fonda’s Santa Fe history. Elements of the original design are still evident throughout the hotel, with La Plazuela situated on the hotel’s original 1920’s outdoor patio, as well

as breathtaking skylights, terracotta tile and hammered tin chandeliers in our event venues. In 1925, the building changed hands again when it was acquired by the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway. The company leased the property to Fred Harvey, a gentleman renowned for his keen sense of hospitality. Harvey introduced his own personal touch and made the inn a Harvey House, a hotel chain noted for its high standards, fine dining and the signature “Harvey Girls,” a staff of exceptionally well-trained waitresses. Recently, Daggett Harvey, a Fred Harvey descendant, and Stephen Fried, author of “Appetite for America: Fred Harvey and the Business of Civilizing the Wild West—One Meal at a Time” spoke at La Fonda about how the company supported women and people of color in the workplace and how economic and social forces led to its sale in 1968 and the demolition of so many Harvey House gems.

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La Posada once again reigns supreme as the finest example of Harvey House luxury and hospitality

La Fonda remained a Harvey House until 1968 when local businessman Sam Ballen and his wife Ethel acquired the property. The property remained in the Ballen family’s care until October, 2014 when long-time family friends Jennifer Kimball and her brother Philip Wise along with his firm, Cienda Partners, acquired the property. The pair is dedicated to continuing the hotel’s rich legacy of gracious hospitality amid extraordinary surroundings, maintaining La Fonda’s position as a prized national treasure, perfect for guests in town for all occasions, from art tours to beautiful Santa Fe weddings.

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La Posada embodies the visions

of both Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter, the hotel’s renowned architect, and Allan Affeldt, its current owner.

In the 1920s, Harvey decided to build a major hotel in the center of northern Arizona. “La Posada”—the Resting Place—was to be the finest in the Southwest. Construction costs alone exceeded $1 million in 1929. Total budget with grounds and furnishings was rumored at $2 million (about $40 million in today’s dollars). They 19

chose Winslow, then (as now) the Arizona headquarters for the Santa Fe Railway. Winslow was ideally situated for a resort hotel since everything to see and do in northern Arizona is a comfortable day’s drive. They asked Colter to design the new hotel. Fast forward to 2017 and La Posada is a modern antique marvel. Find out more here: www.laposada.org/hotel_history.html or visit www.TheCorridorOnline.com/SideTrips

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Backyard Astronomy

Preparing for the Upcoming Solar Eclipse

Story and photos by Eric Saltmarsh THE NIGHT SKY IN AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER

Seeing

the stars of August and September from Northern New Mexico can be a challenge since clouds of the southwest monsoon often interfere. But patience will be rewarded with occasional views of the summer Milky Way, which is in prime viewing position when darkness falls. From the SSW horizon to the NNE one, the Milky Way splits the sky with its starry glow.

To me, the Milky Way

also serves as a sort of cosmic wall, separating the brighter, more numerous stars of summer on the west side of the wall and embedded within it from the fainter autumn constellations coming into view in the east.

August

Do you want to see the eclipse on August 21st, but if your retinas had a hole burned into them, would that really disrupt your daily routine? Do you want to avoid that potential issue?

brings us one of the most anticipated astronomical events of the year, the Perseid meteor shower. During ideal conditions, we can expect to see 60+ meteors per hour during the shower’s peak on the night of August 11th and the morning of August 12th. Unfortunately, the

moon is just past full at this time and will partially interfere with viewing. On August 21st, we’ll be treated to a partial solar eclipse. From Santa Fe, the eclipse begins at 10:22am MDT. Maximum eclipse occurs at 11:46am MDT, at which time the moon will cover 76% of the sun’s disk (from Albuquerque, 73% of the sun will be obscured). The eclipse ends at 1:15pm MDT. Please note that from Albuquerque, the eclipse will begin and end about a minute earlier than the times shown for Santa Fe. Unfortunately, the closest place on the path of the totality is about 650 miles to our north, in central Wyoming.

we approach the autumnal equinox, we must say goodbye to Jupiter, which has graced our evening skies since spring. Jupiter disappears in the west, just after sunset, and by the end of September, is almost lost in the glare of the recently set sun. This leaves Saturn, low

in the SSW at dusk, as the only naked eye planet visible until brilliant Venus rises, just after 4am.

This article is for you. Here are some safety tips (and a pinhole camera to cut out) to make sure you have a safe and optimal viewing experience.

Safety tips:

Speaking of the autum-

(via https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/safety)

The only safe way to look directly at the uneclipsed or partially eclipsed sun is through special-purpose solar filters, such as “eclipse glasses” (example shown at left) or hand-held solar viewers. Homemade filters or ordinary sunglasses, even very dark ones, are not safe for looking at the sun. To date five manufacturers have certified that their eclipse glasses and handheld solar viewers meet the ISO 12312-2 international standard for such products: American Paper Optics, Baader Planetarium (AstroSolar Silver/Gold film only), Rainbow Symphony, Thousand Oaks Optical, and TSE 17.

nal equinox, the sun appears directly above the Earth’s equator on September 22nd at 2:02pm MDT. Contrary to popular belief, day and night are technically not of equal duration on this day.

According

to the Old Farmer’s Almanac (one of my favorite sources of arcane information), the reason is because daytime begins when the top of the sun appears above the eastern horizon and ends when the sun’s disk completely disappears in the west. As a result, daytime is a tad longer than nighttime on the first day of autumn. If the sun were a point like any other star (or if daytime was measured based on when the center of the sun’s disk hits the eastern and western horizons), then daytime and nighttime would be equal.

Always inspect your solar filter before use; if scratched or damaged, discard it. Read and follow any instructions printed on or packaged with the filter. Always supervise children using solar filters. Stand still and cover your eyes with your eclipse glasses or solar viewer before looking up at the bright sun. After glancing at the sun, turn away and remove your filter — do not remove it while looking at the sun.

Do not look at the uneclipsed or partially eclipsed sun through an unfiltered camera, telescope, binoculars, or other optical device. Similarly, do not look at the sun through a camera, a telescope, binoculars, or any other optical device while using your eclipse glasses or hand-held solar viewer — the concentrated solar rays will damage the filter and enter your eye(s), causing serious injury. Seek expert advice from an astronomer before using a solar filter with a camera, a telescope, binoculars, or any other optical device. An alternative method for safe viewing of the partially eclipsed sun is pinhole projection. For example, cross the outstretched, slightly open fingers of one hand over the outstretched, slightly open fingers of the other. With your back to the sun, look at your hands’ shadow on the ground. The little spaces between your fingers will project a grid of small images on the ground, showing the sun as a crescent during the partial phases of the eclipse.

Pinhole camera:

(cut out the center circle, and use it to project the eclipse)

Lightning reaches into a starry sky, Santa Fe, New Mexico - Eric Saltmarsh Here is a summary of interesting night sky events occurring in August and September 2017: August 7: Full moon occurs at 12:11pm MDT. August 11: The Perseid meteor shower peaks on the night of the 11th and morning of the 12th. Sixty or more meteors per hour can be expected under ideal conditions, but the waning gibbous moon will rise around 10:30pm MDT, hampering the viewing of fainter meteors.

August 21: A partial solar eclipse is visible, beginning at approximately 10:22am MDT. At maximum eclipse, approximately 75% of the sun will be covered by the moon. September 6: Full moon at 1:03 am MDT. September 12: Mercury is at greatest western elongation from the sun, visible low in the east at dawn, close to Mars and not far from brilliant Venus. September 22: Autumn begins in the northern hemisphere.

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Ta l e s o f t h e Tr a i l s La Bajada

by Doyle Daves Las Vegas Citizens Committee for Historic Preservation Modern-day photo of the old La Bajada trail - nps.gov

El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail History of La Bajada Mesa - Santa Fe County, NM Excerpted from the National Park Service bit.ly/LaBajadaNPS

Because of its remote and rugged locale, La Bajada Mesa is among the

Historic photos of La Bajada Hill - Circa 1913

best preserved and historically significant sections of El Camino Real today, with well-worn tracks, swales and other reminders of travelers past etched permanently into the landscape. Only the best prepared, and most adventurous, modern-day trekkers will want to take on the black basalt backcountry of La Bajada. The beauty of the view from the mesa top, however, is well worth the effort. Gently sloping approximately six miles northeast to southwest, La Bajada Mesa intersects with Interstate 25 about 10 miles southwest of Santa Fe. The vast open space reveals precontact stone piles from early agricultural grids that demonstrate how native cultures creatively engineered the area’s natural resources to raise successful crops. Archeological evidence points to new tools and resources introduced after European contact.

La Bajada – The Descent – is one of the most historically prominent geological features in New Mexico. A dozen miles south of Santa Fe the landscape abruptly falls some six hundred feet from the high plateau where Santa Fe sits to the Rio Grande Basin to the south. From earliest Spanish times, La Bajada marked the boundary between the two major settlement districts, the Rio Arriba (the upper Rio Grande) and the Rio Abajo (the lower river).

La Bajada was an impediment to traffic along the Camino Real from

Santa Fe south through southern New Mexico to El Paso, Chihuahua, Durango and eventually all the way to Mexico City. While La Bajada was the most direct route, for two and a half centuries, it was restricted to foot and horseback traffic. Wheeled vehicles usually followed the Santa Fe River to the Rio Grande or took an even longer detour along Galisteo Creek to the east. It was only in the 1860s that the American military created a road that allowed wagons to traverse the slope. By the 1930s, automobiles were able (barely) to manage La Bajada’s challenges – twenty-three hairpin turns in its six-mile stretch. Drivers often climbed up La Bajada in reverse gear as early cars relied on gravity to provide fuel to the carburetor. In good weather, a transit could take two to three hours. In bad weather, it could take all day.

Archeological

evidence indicates that, despite its challenges, the La Bajada route was an attractive option. A water hole in a canyon directly adjacent to El Camino Real highlights a system of handmade dams that formed a deep plunge pool. A trail leading from El Camino Real to and from the pool indicates continuous human and livestock traffic. By the early 1700s, Spanish settlers had established the small village of La Bajada at the base of the escarpment. The settlement sat beside the Santa Fe River, close to an abandoned pueblo village that was still occupied when Don Juan de Oñate led the first colonizing expedition to northern New Mexico in 1598.

Today such trials are barely imaginable.

The I-25 version of La Bajada, some five-miles east of the historic roadway, completely obscures the earlier challenges. Every day, thousands of cars and trucks stream up and down La Bajada at seventy-five miles an hour.

Chroniclers

of the early Territorial period made less frequent reference to the El Camino Real-La Bajada route as traffic through Las Bocas and the Galisteo Basin became more common. With Mexico’s victory over Spanish lands in 1821, and the strengthening of trade connections between Mexico and the U.S. via the Santa Fe Trail and El Camino Real-Chihuahua Trail, the La Bajada route regained traction as the most direct path to and from Santa Fe. Little La Bajada village, whose population peaked at 300, emerged as another important trading center, freight depot, stage stop and rest stop for El Camino Real travelers heading north and south. With the American occupation of New Mexico in 1846, the U.S. Army took note of the route’s potential, finally improving the roadway for heavy wagon use.

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Tracks and other traces of El Camino Real traffic are visible in this photo by Jack Parsons National Park Service www.nps.gov

NEWS UPDATE - August 1, 2017

On June 29, 2017, reporter Tripp Stelnicki in the Santa Fe New Mexican stated: “Cochiti Pueblo has shut access to La Bajada, the cultural and geological landmark, saying it needs to protect the area from further visitor abuse.” This closure apparently affects the tiny La Bajada village at the base of La Bajada Mesa. In a brief phone conversation on August 1, 2017 with a representative of Pueblo de Cochiti, The Corridor learned that there are ongoing discussions with members of La Bajada Village regarding this matter.

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Modern-day photo of La Bajada village with vestiges of El Camino Real in the distance nps.gov photo by Jack Parsons

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AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2017 BITS BITES

Dear Anna . . .

by Anna Soeiro Dear Anna: This 1950 Cook Book of Fred Harvey Recipes gives us a glimpse of the standard fare provided for guests of the Santa Fe Railway and Harvey House Restaurants and hotels. http://www.cregory.net/ATSF/SCCB/SCCB15

My sister is dating an ex-boyfriend of mine and though I wish them both happiness, thinking of them happy together brings up a lot of feelings. I am happily married and feel I shouldn’t have any residual emotions around this person but can’t seem to help it. My husband thinks it’s odd they are together but doesn’t seem to know that I’m having issues about it. -Questioning Dear Questioning:

WHERE’S CHEF CARMEN ? Santa Fe Chef Carmen Rodriguez, who was voted New Mexico Chef of the Year in 2012 and is well known for giving back to the community with an emphasis on food, is back again in Santa Fe and has a few events lined up to share with northern New Mexico: The Golden Ticket Gala - Saturday, October 7, 2017 - 5:30 pm - Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino - Benefitting Big Brothers and Big Sisters Rocky Mountain Region www.bbbsmountainregion.org/gala The Annual LITTLE Gala for a BIG Cause is our biggest fundraiser of the year and proceeds benefit over 1,100 kids in New Mexico by allowing us to continue to match them with caring adult mentors. Hungry Mouth Festival - Saturday, October 14, 2017 5:30 pm - 9 pm The Eldorado Hotel in Santa Fe, NM steshelter.org/hungry-mouth-festival St. Elizabeth Shelter’s annual Hungry Mouth Festival has quickly become one of the most anticipated events of the year. On October 14th, more than 350 guests will fill the Eldorado Hotel to enjoy a friendly cooking competition between Santa Fe’s top chefs and their all-volunteer teams. The evening will celebrate St. Elizabeth’s 30 years of service providing programs to our community’s homeless men, women and children. Santa Fe Mayor’s Ball 2017 - Saturday, October 21, 2017 - Santa Fe Community Convention Center - 201 W. Marcy St., Santa Fe, NM 5:30 pm - Ticvkets available at the Lensic Ticket Box Office (505) 988-1234 www.santafemayorsball2017.com (see our story in The Worthy Cause Page 18 of this issue).

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You say it brings up a lot of feelings but didn’t identify them. Have you identified them for yourself? Are you jealous? Do you feel like your sister is “better” than you? Sibling rivalry sometimes doesn’t end and this could just be an immature response to a relationship that has nothing to do with you. As hard as it may be, you may not be as happy as you say you are in your marriage or maybe you are bored and fixating on a temporarily uncomfortable situation. What’s the worst that could happen? Your sister finds love and she and your ex get married? After some time, you will get used to your new family dynamic and life will go on. In the meantime, you said that your husband does not know your feelings. How could he? You aren’t being honest with yourself or him? After you figure out your feelings, please share them with your husband and talk about the possibility you may feel inadequate in certain areas of your life. How can you fix it together? How can you strengthen your marriage? Focus on your life and support your sister in the meantime!

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ACORN’S CORNER In 1903, Crayola started making crayons. The originals came in eight colors: blue, black, brown, green, orange, red, violet and yellow. Now Crayola makes 120 different colors!

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Back to School Tax Free Weekend - August 4-6 Coming soon to a retail store near you is the annual New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax Holiday. This year it’s August 4-6, and if you have school-age children, it’s nothing short of a bonanza. For that weekend the state suspends collection of gross receipts tax on sales of qualifying items so you can buy the items tax free. Because many merchants also absorb the tax on a number of non-qualifying items, you are the beneficiary all around. The tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on August 4, 2017 and concludes on August 6, 2017 at midnight. During that time the law provides a deduction from gross receipts for retail sales of qualifying tangible personal property; in effect allowing the retailer to sell the items “tax free.” http://www.tax.newmexico.gov/tax-holiday.aspx

School Days @ New Mexico State Fair - September 7-17

For many of New Mexico’s children, the School Days Program offers them their only opportunity to attend the State Fair; where they can experience a taste of New Mexico and all its culture in a safe and nurturing environment. From an educational standpoint, the State Fair is a unique creature that offers a veritable plethora of learning opportunities for New Mexico students of all ages and levels. Indeed, the State Fair is New Mexico’s Largest Classroom, featuring New Mexico history, science and technology, arts and culture, livestock and agriculture. Add to that the nearly endless array of street concerts, magicians, jugglers, face painters, demonstrators and other performers and you’ve got more than enough learning and fun to map out a well-rounded day for your entire class. http://statefair.exponm.com/p/getconnected/ schooldays

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Science Play Premier - August 10-13, 2017

She’s back! Science Girl’s Lab will return to Explora with a sequel to last year’s popular science play, Dr. Von Heister’s Hijinks. In the August premier of her new show, Dungeon Dilemma, Science Girl is again enlisting the audience’s help to become science heroes. Be part of the show in this fun, short, live interactive science play. The show runs about 30 minutes, and there is time after the performance to meet Science Girl and ask questions. Children and adults are welcome. The play is included with Explora admission and free for Explora members. Show times: Thursday, August 10, 2:30pm, Friday, August 11, 2:30pm, Saturday, August 12, 1pm & 3pm, Sunday, August 13, 3pm

Sensory-Friendly Hours: Saturday, August 12, 6:30-8:30pm and Sunday, August 27, 10am-12pm

In partnership with New Mexico Autism Society, Explora is offering Sensory-Friendly Hours. Regular admission fees apply. To encourage a sensory-friendly environment, we’re limiting attendance to 150 people. Please register by 5pm the day before the event by calling 505-224-8300. During these sensory-friendly hours, individuals and families can enjoy a less sensory-stimulating visit. Sensory-Friendly Entrance: an entrance that bypasses the store and admissions desk. Sensory Spaces: quiet, low-light rooms upstairs and downstairs available to take a break from the exhibit floor. Museum Toolkits: resources co-developed with NM Autism Society, like social stories, fidgets, visual schedules, and more. http:// www.explora.us/

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