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Exploring the Land, the Ar t & the People
PO Box 1756 Taos, NM 87571
210 Ledoux Street 505-758-3250
The complete works of R.C. Gorman, owner. View additional Gorman works online: http://RCGormanGallery.com R.C. Gorman 2004 Annual Taos Exhibition Reception - Thursday, August 19, 2004 4 to 6 pm, Navajo Gallery, Taos
Tasha II, bronze, 5 ft., edition of 10
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ANCESTRAL MOTIF #27 Acrylic on canvas 84" x 68" ©2002 Dan Namingha
125 Lincoln Avenue • Suite 116 • Santa Fe, NM 87501 505-988-5091 • fax: 505-988-1650 • nimanfineart@namingha.com • www.namingha.com • Monday – Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm
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PRESIDENT & MANAGING DIRECTOR Terri Menges VICE PRESIDENT & EDITOR IN CHIEF Joseph Burgess STAFF ACCOUNTANT Arlyn Cooley DESIGNERS Terri Menges Karen Porter Todd Yocham DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR Graham Dodd PRODUCTION COORDINATOR LeAnne Knudsen PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Bobby Ray Holroyd, Jr. REGIONAL SALES Walter Dane Connie Donnell Ashlee Fischer Lynn Janes Judith Leyba Sheri Mann Mary-Catherine Meek CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Ray Battaglini Lisa Boeke Joseph Burgess Anne Marie Collins Monica M. Greene Sally Noe Peter Procopio Robin Richcard COPY EDITOR Jim Madsen PHOTOGRAPHY Joseph Burgess, except where noted CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Russell Bamert Jackie Blurton Ira Clark Chama Chamber Jim Christy Dale Coker Leslee Cornwell Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Anne Groebner Hotel St. Francis Light Language Navajo Parks & Recreation Robin Richcard Bonney Roberts Sandia Pueblo San Felipe Casino Santa Ana Pueblo Matthew Sommerville Tapetas de Lana Dennis Welker
SPECIAL THANKS TO: Joe Athens Ray Battaglini Woody Biscoe Jackie Blurton Lisa Boeke Lois Brennand Dianne Burnside Belinda Chandler Hang Cho Ira Clark Andra Conner Leslee Cornwell Walter Dane Kim Gray Monica Greene Alex Hanna Paula Hausvick Lisa Hendricks Zina Jundi Tom Kennedy Late Nite Graphics Keith LeMay Shawna Lujan Linda Milanesi Brenda & Joe Milosevich Dan & Frances Namingha Arlo & Hicole Namingha Chantal Newsom Sally Noe Art Ortega Peter Procopio Don Reese Robin Richard Bill & Francis Richardson Lisa Rodriquez Hope Romero Michele Roybal Simon Roybal Rachel Schneider Robert Sharp Silver Imaging Cliff Skoglund Carol Smith Elaine Szemesi Don Tanner Ellis Tanner Lynn Tanner Roger Thomas Sterling Tipton Leslie Cavell Trimble Mike Trumbull Todd Yocham, Tuff Dog Studio Virginia Wright Wendy Young
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clockwise from top, center: St. Francis Cathedral in Santa Fe. Laguna Pueblo in Indian Country. San José de García church in Las Trampas. Cuervo in Central Plains on Route 66. St. Anthony Mission in Old West Country’s San Antonio. opposite, bottom: St. Joseph church in Mescalero.
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CENTRAL PLAINS Recreational lakes, dinosaurs and Historic Route 66 keep the mesa lands of New Mexico hopping with excitement.
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INDIAN COUNTRY The ancient Anasazi culture
SOUTHEAST REGION The state’s most incredible natural wonders are surrounded by the worlds of entertainment and the arts.
CENTRAL MOUNTAINS The highest peaks and the deepest gorge form a spectacular cradle for history, the arts and adventure.
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OLD WEST COUNTRY Rustic beauty and intrigue are the forces attracting businessmen, retirees and the arts to southwest New Mexico.
ON THE COVER DUALITIES Bronze edition of Six 511⁄2" by 48" by 173⁄4"
The blue patina on the outside represents water. The brown represents the land. The center part is the passage way between the physical world and the the spiritual world. The fragmented Kachina image represents the intermediary between the two worlds. DAN NAMINGHA 1997
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thousand years of tradition in the diverse and colorful landscapes of New Mexico beckon business and leisure travelers of the Southwest to a warm and friendly stay. With vivid tales of the Old West, Spanish conquistadors, fiestas, mariachis, and Native American dances, New Mexico is a unique place where the distant past really isn’t distant at all. Drawing from the intriguing blend of New Mexico’s Native American, Mexican, Spanish and American Western cultural and historical influences, New Mexico Heritage Hotels embody the spirit of New Mexico. Through their architecture, design, landscaping, cuisine, art and music, these hotels provide guests with a very special experience that enhances their area visit.This collection of award-winning hotels, each distinct in their own style, is brought together through the shared commitment to embrace the culture and heritage of the Land of Enchantment. The Hilton Las Cruces is southern
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New Mexico’s only AAA 3-diamond hotel. This unique Mexican Colonial style hotel creates an ambiance reflective of the area’s rich history and Old West tradition. Casual, fine dining and a cocktail lounge featuring 100 types of exotic tequilas can be found at the hotel’s restaurant and bar, Ventana Terrace and Las Caras. Sheraton Old Town, located in the heart of Albuquerque’s historic Old Town Plaza and museum district, is the only conference hotel in the district. A vibrant blend of New Mexico’s cultural influences, this hotel features the State’s largest hotel ballroom, a 19th centurystyle New Mexican chapel, Victorian-era outdoor pavilion, extensive outdoor event areas, fountain plaza, grand pool area and Albuquerque’s most sophisticated and ultra-chic hot spot, Q Bar. This premier hotel has been listed by Travel + Leisure as one of the "Top 25 Stylish Hotels under $200." Wyndham Garden Hotel offers closest proximity to Journal Center Business
Park, Sandia Peak Tramway, casinos and Balloon Fiesta Park. This Pueblo Deco style hotel will charm you with its Native American influences. Hotel Plaza Real, located in the heart of Old Santa Fe and steps away from the historic Plaza, is a picturesque boutique hotel with most rooms featuring woodburning fireplaces. Enjoy the street scene while dining on gourmet wood-fired pizzas at Jessie’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Spirits. Recently renovated, the Radisson Santa Fe is just minutes from the historic plaza and world-renowned Santa Fe Opera. This unique "Santa Fe style" hotel lets you enjoy beautiful perennial gardens, a spacious outdoor pool and spa, new outdoor event areas and a small, quaint chapel, perfect for intimate wedding ceremonies. Experience authentic Spanish New Mexican food and enjoy the passion of Maria Benitez Teatro Flamenco performed seasonally at the hotel. Welcome to New Mexico Heritage Hotels. Stay with us a while. We’ll stay
top, left: The Q Bar at the Sheraton Old Town in Albuquerque. top, right: The Chapel at the Sheraton Old Town in Albuquerque. bottom, right: The lobby at the Hotel Plaza Real in the heart of Santa Fe.
Welcome to
NEW MEXICO By Joseph Burgess
NEW MEXICO IS A LAND OF ENCHANTING BEAUTY THAT HAS inspired creativity for a thousand years. The state has emerged in the 21st century as a resource for cutting-edge technology while continuing to celebrate its links to the past and to the development of one of the world’s strongest art markets. Early peoples representing the Anasazi culture in the Northwest and the Mogollon culture in the Southwest built multi-storied dwellings and cliff homes and left behind their ceremonial pottery with its innovative artistic creations. Ruins protected by World Heritage Sites, National Parks and Monuments and local groups in New Mexico, Colorado and Arizona represent some of the ancestral homes of New Mexico’s pueblo people and present extraordinary opportunities for reliving an intriguing and often baffling era in southwest history. Prior to the landing of Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock, Spanish colonizers entered New Mexico’s pueblos introducing horses, sheep, sacramental wine and Christianity into Indian cultures. Today, the state welcomes faiths from around the globe, but in 1598, a principal goal of the Spanish Crown was to convert indigenous populations to Christianity. The Spanish built churches, missions and monasteries from America’s first chapel in Santa Fe to the abandoned Salinas Missions near Mountainaire that represent the Catholic faith and that bear historic, scenic and, of course, religious significance. From its photographic files, New Mexico Traveler presents images of New Mexico’s religious structures to create a special issue for 2004. Mexican villages, cavalry forts, mining and railroad ghost towns and the legends of gunslingers and Apache chiefs are reminders of the eras that followed. Then came the scientific discoverers to Los Alamos, White Sands, Sandia Labs and the Very Large Array to add yet a new element to New Mexico’s fascinating and diverse culture. Join us in celebrating the fall arrival of migratory birds, summer evening bat flights, the 292-year old Santa Fe Fiesta, the season’s first snow, the building of the world’s largest enchilada, and the world’s largest and oldest Indian Powwows. Bring your family to New Mexico and discover a quality of life like no other.
opposite: St Michael’s Chapel in Santa Fe, one of the oldest in America, was built by the Spanish in 1710 over the ruins of an older church.
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Enchanted Travels OUR JOURNEY BEGINS IN THE HEART OF NEW MEXICO WITH A short, distinctive corridor encompassing the state’s largest and oldest centers for commerce, culture and governance. Albuquerque and Santa Fe continue to build upon their diverse Native American, Spanish and pioneer heritage to maintain a creative edge in both technology and the arts. Four hundred years of integrating the region’s indigenous and European influences have given the region tools for accomplishment on an international scale. Albuquerque has blossomed in recent years with the revitalization of its downtown and Nob Hill Route 66 area, its development of an incredible museum district surrounding Old Town, its world-class biological park and its cultural centers for Hispanic heritage and the Indian Pueblos. Santa Fe continues to expand its internationally recognized repertoire of museums and to develop its world-renowned centers and markets for the arts. The nation’s oldest capital has carefully preserved its Spanish/pueblo architecture and narrow Old World streets that create an ambiance found nowhere else in the country. The two communities continue to achieve acclaim for unique shopping opportunities and for both local and international cuisine. Their ski basins, Indian gaming and entertainment, cultural performance and sporting events attract both local and out-of-state participation.
opposite: Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Albuquerque was built in 1956 and is situated in the Nob Hill district just south of Historic Route 66. ENCHANTED TRAVELS
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Isleta Pueblo
Casino on a Grand Scale.
THE VERSATILE
ISLETA PUEBLO INDIANS HAVE set an aggressive course in developing their reservation. It borders the south side of New Mexico’s largest city and includes the Isleta Casino and Resort, an Eagle Golf Course, and the Isleta Lakes recreation area. Isleta’s 100,000 square foot Casino is New Mexico’s grandest resort with over 1,700 of the latest Nevada-style slots, 28 table games, five restaurants and a 1,200 seat bingo showroom that can seat over 3,000 for concerts or other venues. The Eagle Golf Course is a 27-hole championship course with an excellent club house and restaurant. The Isleta Lakes area has been developed for fishing and picnicking, and has activities for the whole family. An RV park at the lakes allows visitors more time to explore and enjoy the lake region. The pueblo invests profits from its enterprises into new ventures and into the needs of the pueblo. It remains, however, much as it has for hundreds of years. First established in the 1300’s, the pueblo was named Isleta, or Little Island, by the Spaniards. It stretches from the wooded Manzano Mountains, across the fertile Rio Grande Valley and the west side mesas to the Rio Puerco. The pueblo’s population is over 4,000. St. Augustine Church, located on the main plaza of the village, was first built in 1616 under the name of St. Anthony. It is one of the oldest mission churches in the United States. De Vargas located the St. Anthony ruin in 1692 and had the church rebuilt on the original foundation in 1716.
The pueblo is determined to develop self-reliance without compromising its heritage. EVENTS Aug 28 Sep 4
St. Augustine Feast Day St. Augustine Feast Day
LOCATION Isleta Pueblo is located just off I-25 on the Rio Grande seven miles south of Albuquerque. MORE INFORMATION (505) 869-3111 16
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this page: St. Augustine Church was built in 1716 on mission ruins dating back to 1616. opposite, top: Isleta’s 100,000 square foot Casino. bottom: The 27 hole Eagle Championship Golf Course at Isleta.
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Albuquerque A bustling city with a dazzling overlay of beauty and culture
ALBUQUERQUE IS A
bustling center of commerce and technology with a dazzling overlay of beauty and culture. The cottonwood bosque along the Rio Grande and 10,000-foot Sandia Peak form the boundaries for historic Spanish settlements, Indian pueblos, museums, galleries, parks, hot air balloons and a city full of friendly people. The revitalized Historic Route 66 strip holds many of the city’s hot spots. Both downtown and Nob Hill boast excellent ethnic restaurants, live music, dancing and theaters. Old Town, with its historic plaza and church, offers excellent shopping for Indian and Spanish crafts and some of the best Mexican food around. The 170-acre Albuquerque Biological Park west of Old Town consists of the Albuquerque Aquarium, the Rio Grande Botanic Garden, and the Rio Grande Zoological Park. The Rio Grande Nature Center and Rio Grande Valley State Park provide trails through the dense cottonwood forest along the river. A variety of area museums are now congregated around Old Town, with the Indian Pueblo and National Hispanic Cultural Centers located nearby. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in October is the largest gathering of its kind in the world and the most photographed of any sporting event. Enthusiasts also enjoy Albuquerque’s triple-A baseball team, auto racing and a host of university sports. For the thrill of your life, take the world's longest tramway to the summit of Sandia Peak, and dine overlooking Albuquerque and the Rio Grande Valley. Gorgeous New Mexico sunsets typically highlight evening excursions. North and south of Albuquerque, the pueblos of Isleta, Sandia, Santa Ana and San Felipe have entered a new age with the development of championship golf courses, car tracks, gaming and entertainment.
this page: The recently rebuilt Alvarado Transportation Center is part of the downtown revitalization along Historic Route 66. opposite: The San Felipe de Neri church graces the Old Town plaza.
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An old style McDonalds faces 4th Street, the original route of El Camino Real and Route 66.
EVENTS
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Oceans Oasis, NM Museum of Natural History & Science. 841-2802 1-Mar 30 “Pulse”, Extreme Screen DynaTheater at the NM Museum of Natural History & Science. 841-2802 1-Apr 25 Cuentos y Encuentros. Paintings by Ray Martin Abeyta at the National Hispanic Cultural Center Art Museum. 246-2261 1-4 Christmas Under the Stars. Enjoy the enchanting Bugg Family Christmas light display at Traditions on I-25 north. 867-8600 Feb Every Sunday Quilt Exhibit by the Sandoval County Historical Society. 867-2755 7 “Starry Nights”, Lodestar Astron. Ctr. 845-5955 Mar Every Sunday. Fabrics of the World Exhibit by the Sandoval County Historical Society. 867-2755 6-7 16th Annual Fiery Foods & BBQ Show at Albuquerque Convention Center. 873-8680 April Every Sunday. Edward Gonzalez, Painter Exhibit by the Sandoval County Historical Society. 867-2755 22-24 Gathering of Nations Pow Wow. 836-2810 May Every Sunday. Membership Showing of Paintings Exhibit by the Sandoval Co. Historical Society. 867-2755 22 Symphony Under the Stars: Beethoven Bash at the Zoological Park. 881-8999 30 Symphony Under the Stars at Sandia Casino’s amphitheater. 881-8999 Jun 4 63rd June Music Festival at Simms Ctr. 268-1990 Sep 2-19 New Mexico State Fair. 265-1791 4-6 New Mexico Wine Fest. in Bernalillo. 867-3311 10-26 PRCA Rodeo & Nat. Renowned Country-Western Recording Stars at the EXPO New Mexico (Fairgrounds). 264-1791 Oct 1-3, 8-10. 16th Ann. Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Fest. Balloon Fiesta Show. “Under the Big Top Tent” 292-7457 2-10 Albuquerque Internat’l Balloon Fiesta. 821-1000 Dec All Month River of Lights Holiday Festival at the Rio Grande Botanic Garden. 764-6200 3-5 Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Fest. 292-7457 24 Luminaria Tour in Old Town Plaza. 843-9200
LOCATION Albuquerque is located at the junction of Interstates 25 and 40, nestled between the Rio Grande and the 10,700 foot bluffs of Sandia Crest. TOUR Drive 59 miles north on I-25 for the Enchanted Travels Tour to Santa Fe (see Turquoise Trail Alternate, p. 34); west on I-40 for the Indian Country Tour and east on I-40 for the Central Plains Tour. MORE INFORMATION Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau (505) 842-9918 or (800) 284-2282. National Hispanic Cultural Center (505) 546-2261.
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OPEN DAILY 10–6 4000 CENTRAL AVE SE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87108 505·255·4054 505·255·1730 FAX cowgirls@rt66.com www.cowboysandindiansnm.com
downtown
dining & entertainment
For more Downtown Albuquerque information call: 243-2230 or visit the Fifth Street offices
Albuquerque,“it’s a whole new experience...”
GOLD STREET CAFFÈ Gold Street Caffè brings the fine art of coffee to Albuquerque with specially trained baristas preparing and serving gourmet espressos. Join us for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Be sure to try our award-winning bacon!
765-1633
218 Gold St. between 2nd & 3rd Tues.-Fri. 7am-10pm Sat. 8am-10pm Sun. 8am-2pm
SAUCE/LIQUID LOUNGE MALONEY’S TAVERN Award winning restaurant located in the Downtown Business District
McGRATH’S BAR & GRILL Private Dining Room Available Seasonal Patio Dining Free Valet Parking Voted Best Sunday Brunch in Town Hyatt Regency Albuquerque 330 Tijeras NW
766-6700
Mon-Sun 6:30am-10:00pm Sunday Brunch 9:30am-3:00pm www.albuquerque.hyatt.com
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In the heart of downtown Albuquerque, Maloney’s offers something for everyone. This high-energy, upscale nightspot features a cozy and comfortable interior and friendly, fast service. Maloney’s Tavern is the perfect place to relax after work or to kick up your heels after a hard day.
242-7422
325 Central Ave. at 4th Street Mon.-Sat. 11am-2am Sun. 11am-12am www.maloneystavern.com
SUSHI KING Come enjoy fresh sushi, rice and noodle dishes with beer and wine in our contemporary atmosphere. With your dining experience you’ll leave feeling like a king! Carry-out. Delivery in downtown area.
842-5099
118 Central Ave. SW Mon.-Thurs. 11am-9:30pm Fri. 11am-11pm Sat. 12pm-11pm Sun. 12pm-9:30pm
Featuring wood fire pizzas and gourmet salads. Liquid Lounge sits comfortably in the rear of the restaurant offering top shelf spirits and live d.j.’s. Never a cover.
242-5839
405 Central NW Open: Mon-Fri 11am-2am Sat. 4pm-2am
THAI CRYSTAL Thai Crystal, in the heart of Downtown Albuquerque, serves fine, authentic Thai delectables. At Thai Crystal, you’ll experience a special culinary adventure - unique to Albuquerque and New Mexico.
244-3344
109 Gold Ave. between 1st and 2nd Streets Mon.-Thurs. 11am-9:30pm Fri. 11am-11pm, Sat. 12pm-11pm Sun. 4pm-9:30pm
TUCANOS BRAZILIAN GRILL
AL’S NYPD
“To get food and service this good, you once had to fly to Rio. But not anymore.” Brazilian grilled cuisine served in a fun, festive setting!
Al’s New York Pizza Department is a colorful addition to downtown Albuquerque’s restaurant scene. Specializing in thin crust New York Style pizza, calzones and hot Italian sandwiches, Al’s NYPD is sure to hit the spot. FREE local delivery.
246-9900
766-NYPD (6973)
215 Central NW between 2nd & 3rd Streets Mon.-Thurs. 11am-11pm Fri. 11am-12am, Sat. 12pm-12am Sun. 12pm-10pm
Downtown corner of 1st and Central Mon.-Wed. 11am-9pm Thurs. 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pm Sun. 11pm-8pm, Brunch 11am-2pm
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PEARL’S DIVE
An Albuquerque tradition for 60 years. These famous sandwiches and lunch specials are served up all day. Evenings offer musical entertainment to complete a perfect experience. Also visit us at Rio Grande Blvd., just north of I-40.
Pearl’s Dive features upscale new American pub fare. Influences include Southwestern, Mediterranean, and Asian. Don’t forget to try the soon-to-be-famous Garlic Burger!
244-9405 243-0364
407 Central NW Mon.-Sat. 11am-2pm Sun. 12pm-12am
509 Central Ave between 5th & 6th Mon. & Tues. 11am-12am Wed.-Fri. 11am-2am Sat. 4pm-2am Sundays closed
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New Mexico Museum of Natural
History & Science
Open daily from 9am to 5pm (except Thanksgiving, Christmas and non-holiday Mondays in January and September). Accessible to all visitors.
1801 Mountain Rd. NW Albuquerque, NM 87104
505.841.2800 www.NMnaturalhistory.org
The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science takes you on a journey through time, from the formation of the universe-more than 12 billion years ago-to the present day. As you journey through the Museum, you’ll discover what makes New Mexico famous: Dinosaurs! From Coelophysis, the official state dinosaur, to the Bisti Beast, a new genus of dinosaur that has been discovered only in New Mexico, the Museum makes you wonder about what the world was like millions of years ago. Don’t miss the Extreme Screen DynaTheater, where the on-screen action takes you on exciting and educational natural history journeys around the globe. A fine café and NatureWorks, the Museum’s fun and discovery store, complement your visit.
National Atomic Museum
Open 9am to 5pm, Daily Closed New Years Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Admission fee is required. Group rates available by calling 245-2137 ext 103.
1905 Mountain Rd. NW Old Town Albuquerque
505.245.2137 www.atomicmuseum.com
The National Atomic Museum is an intriguing place to learn the story of the Atomic Age, from early research of nuclear development through today’s peaceful uses of nuclear technology. The museum’s permanent displays and its constantly changing special exhibits present history, science applications, and future developments of nuclear energy. Adults and children alike will be fascinated by this important part of New Mexico’s history. Explore how nuclear science continues to influence our world. A Museum so interesting, you won’t even care that you are learning! Gift Shop available.
LodeStar
Astronomy Center Explore the amazing cosmos in a world-class planetarium theater with the BIGGEST screen in New Mexico. Take a thrilling virtual voyage to other worlds in the motion-simulation theater. Enjoy colorful, interactive displays in the gallery of exhibits, and safely view sunspots and solar flares in the observatory. Shop in the StarWorks astronomy store for celestial gifts. Open Daily: 9am to 5pm
The University of New Mexico
1801 Mountain Road, NW Old Town Albuquerque
505.841.5955 www.lodestar.unm.edu
¡EXPLORA! New Mexico’s newest major attraction! Explora offers more than 250 interactive exhibits in science, technology and art. There’s something for everyone, whether you’re 1 or 101! So, visit Explora, and please… keep your hands ON the exhibits! Children under 1 – Free, 1-11 $3, 12-64 $7, 65+ $5. Explora is accessible to persons with disabilities Visit us Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 12pm-6pm. Located near Old Town 1701 Mountain Road NW Albuquerque, NM 87104
Call 505.842.1537 or visit www.explora.mus.nm.us to learn more.
Indian Pueblo
Cultural Center
Open seven days a week. Closed Labor Day, Memorial Day, Christmas, Thanksgiving, 4th of July, New Year’s Day Restaurant: Call for seasonal hours ADA Accessible
2401 12th Street, NW Old Town Albuquerque
505.843.7270
Traditional Indian dances & craft demonstrations every weekend, FREE to the public, sponsored by the City of Albuquerque. • Main & Children’s Pueblo House Museum - The richest resource for the study of America’s first inhabitants in the Southwest. Docent guided tours available. • Pueblo Harvest Cafe Native American & Southwestern cuisine served year round. On-site catering available. • Gift Shops - Huge selection of Southwestern Art & Crafts, clothing, books & gifts. • Pueblo Smoke Shop Discount prices in the heart of Albuquerque. Restaurant: 8 am - 3 pm Museum: 9 am - 4:30 pm Gift Shops: 9 am - 5:30 pm
Albuquerque’s Historic
Old Town
WALK in the footsteps of Albuquerque’s Founders. Old Town is the heart of Albuquerque’s heritage. STROLL the Plaza, patios and winding paths housing hidden cultural treasures. RELAX under the trees or bask in New Mexico’s wonderful sunshine. DINE at our many cafés and restaurants with a wide variety of foods or taste the traditional New Mexican flavor. SHOP at over 150 shops and galleries in historic buildings for unique art and gifts from the Southwest and around the world. LODGE at one of our quaint B&Bs.
Historic Old Town P.O. Box 7483 Albuquerque, NM 87194
505.766.OTMA
www.albuquerqueoldtown.com
Sandia Pueblo A Spectacular Casino by Anne Marie Collins
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between the Mountains and the Rio Grande River resides the Pueblo of Sandia. Whether you are looking for exciting gaming action, fine dining, world class entertainment, or extraordinary shopping, you owe it to yourself to sample the best that New Mexico has to offer. Thrills and excitement fill the casino floor with over 1,700 of the hottest slot machines. If your game is on the tables, you’ll find the best action here. With the highest limits, Sandia Casino features blackjack, roulette craps, Pai Gow poker, mini baccarat, and the largest poker room in New Mexico. Also, don’t forget to try your luck at Bingo or Keno. With games galore, it’s not hard to see why Sandia Casino is the place to play! See impressive local and national entertainment in an intimate setting at Sandia Casino’s outdoor amphitheater. With tiered seating, excellent sight lines and the majestic Sandia Mountains as a backdrop, there is never a bad seat in the house. Relax with a cocktail in the Thlur Pa Lounge while enjoying the majestic mountain views from the 30x60 foot picture window. Live entertainment keeps the lounge jumping every night of the week. The view is just the appetizer at the Bien Shur fine dining restaurant. Enjoy exquisite cuisine in an intimate setting or on the outdoor patio looking out to the beautiful Sandia Mountains. And don’t forget about the all you can eat buffet, the local’s favorite.
LOCATION Sandia Casino is located at I-25 & Tramway and offers complimentary shuttle service. MORE INFORMATION (505) 796-7500 or (800) 526-9366 or www.sandiacasino.com 28
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above: The Sandia Casino features Las Vegas style gaming such as roulette, poker, slots and blackjack. far right: An artist’s rendering of Sandia Casino showing the renovated outdoor amphitheater and the addition of hotel facilities on top of the casino. left: Buffalo roam on the 300 acre bison preserve. Photos by Dennis Welker and Jim Christy
COMING IN SUMMER 2005! NEW HOTEL AND GOLF COURSE The Pueblo of Sandia is currently constructing its new hotel and golf course. The hotel will feature three restaurants, approximately 35,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, and a spa facility. The picturesque Sandia Mountain will be the backdrop to an 18-hole golf course complete with a clubhouse, pro-shop and bar/snack facility. ENCHANTED TRAVELS /SANDIA PUEBLO
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Santa Ana Pueblo
Photo courtesy Santa Ana Star Hotel Casino
New Mexico Hospitality
THE SANTA ANA STAR
Casino is where Albuquerque comes for friendly faces, great food, member-only perks and slots that pay out more often. The casino is more than 270,000 square feet. Enjoy a variety of slot machines, live table games including PaiGow Poker and Mini Baccarat with a world class poker room. Players are invited to join the Star Rewards Club and get cash back for play and other benefits when using their Star Cards. Holding a meeting or conference? Santa Ana Star Casino can accommodate small and large groups with flexible meeting rooms and a 3,000 seat Event Center. Experience “Cosmic Bowling” on 36 lanes at Starlight Lanes, or try your skill at one of the many interactive games in the Arcade. Up for a challenge on the links? Head out to the 45 championship holes at Twin Warriors & Santa Ana Golf Courses, ranked by Golf Magazine as two of America’s top 100 courses. Santa Ana Star’s Feast Buffet provides a wide variety of sumptuous selections to tempt any pallet completing your day of entertainment or meetings. The beautiful and fertile Rio Grande Valley is home to the Pueblo of Santa Ana. Members of Santa Ana, the Tamayame (the name of the people in their Keres language), have lived in their present location since the early 1500’s. In the early 1980’s the Pueblo began to actively pursue a strategy of developing tribal enterprises, seeing economic independence as crucial to maintaining and safeguarding their traditional concepts and values.
Santa Ana Star Casino Offers Friendly Atmosphere and Slots That Pay Out More Often this page: The recently expanded casino is now more than 270,000 square feet, making Santa Ana Star New Mexico’s largest casino.
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LOCATION Just 6 minutes north of Tramway off I-25, Exit 252, west 2 miles on NM44 MORE INFORMATION visit www.SantaAnaStar.com or call 505-867-0000.
Come to Santa Ana Star Casino for tons of fun all served up with our famous “Indian Country” hospitality. Try your luck on slots and live table games. Have fun at the cosmic Starlight Lanes bowling center and in our dazzling Arcade. Hungry? Choose from our great restaurants featuring the all-you-can-eat Feast Buffet. Top it all off with a round of golf on one of our awardwinning courses - there’s 45 championship holes to play. It’s all waiting for you just sixteen miles north of Albuquerque in the heart of the historic Santa Ana Pueblo. We can’t wait to see you.
The Turquoise Trail Mountains and mining camps add Old West flavor to this scenic alternate
...Venture into the Heart of New Mexico Tinker Town Museum One of New Mexico’s Premier Folk Art Environments Sandia Park 505.281.5233 Red Railcar Collectibles Nostalgic, funny, & rustic souvenirs & gifts 2849 Hwy. 14, Madrid 505.438-8711 Conley Studio Pottery & Friends Stoneware pottery, 25+ Artists, Open Daily 2870 Hwy. 14, Madrid 505.438.0782 Johnsons of Madrid Galleries of Fine & Fiber Art 31 years in business in Madrid 505.471.1054 Mine Shaft Tavern One of the Last Great Roadhouses 2846 Hwy. 14, Madrid 505.437.0743 mineshafttavern@earthlink.net Kokopelli’s Restaurant & Kantina Mexican Food • Steaks Best Margaritas 12540 N. Hwy. 14, Sandia Park 505.286.2691
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route from Albuquerque to Santa Fe, take the scenic 65 mile Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway. The Tinkertown Museum in Cedar Crest features an animated miniature Old West town and a three ring circus. A few miles farther, Sandia Park is the gateway community to the Sandia Mountains and the Sandia ski area. Hiking and biking trails abound. Continuing to travel north toward Santa Fe, the road passes through Golden, with its picturesque historic Catholic Church, and on to the old mining town of Madrid, a tiny artist town nestled in the Ortiz Mountains with quaint, colorful shops and galleries that maintain an Old West flavor. The road also passes Cerrillos, with its cluster of Old West buildings, where there were once 21 saloons and four hotels. LOCATION Follow I-40 east up Tijeras Canyon and turn off on NM14 to the Cedar Crest area and continue 65 miles to Santa Fe. MORE INFORMATION Turquoise Trail Association (505) 281-5233
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this page: The thick adobe walls of St. Francis of Assisi chapel in the village of Golden provide a picturesque setting along the Turquoise Trail.
EVENTS Apr May
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Tinkertown Museum season opening. 281-5233 Museum of Archaeology season opening. 281-2005 Melodrama at the Engine House Theater summer season begins. 473-0743 Jun-Oct Sandia Peak Ski Area Chair Lift Rides and Mountain Biking. 242-9052 Aug 21-22 Sandia Mountain Discovery Days. 281-3304 Oct 2-3,9-10 Cerrillos, Madrid, San Marcos Studio Tours.438-7003 9 2nd Annual “Festival of Tinkering” at Tinkertown Museum. 281-5233 Dec 4-5,11-12 Christmas in Madrid, Ann. Open House. 471-1054
San Felipe Photo courtesy San Felipe Pueblo
A Premier Entertainment Venue
LET US
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ENTERTAIN YOU!” IS the invitation offered by the folks at San Felipe’s Casino Hollywood and entertainment is just what you’ll get. The beautiful new state-of-the-art Celebrity Showroom seats 1250, and brings in some of the biggest touring acts around. However, this intimate venue is not all that Casino Hollywood has to offer. Early 2002 marked the beginning of a new era for the folks at San Felipe with the addition of New Mexico’s premier outdoor multisport and entertainment venue. Hollywood Hills Speedway is a 3/8-mile clay oval facility, which features permanent seating of 10,000, spacious skyboxes, a complete media center and special RV parking. Sprints, legends, motorcycles, monster truck shows, rodeos, and lively outdoor concerts will also contribute to the action-packed fun to be found at the speedway. The recently expanded casino continues to offer a full range of Las Vegas-style gaming,
Triple Shot Bonus game, which rolls War, Black Jack and Poker all into one big flurry of fun! This whirlwind of excitement is bound to bring about quite an appetite. The solution lies in one of Casino Hollywood’s two exceptional eateries, The Brown Derby Buffet and the High Roller’s Grill. There is also a restaurant in the Travel Center, conveniently located just outside of the casino.
This is yet another new addition put in place to enhance your visit. San Felipe is nestled between the Rio Grande and the sacred Black Mesa, halfway between Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Visitors are welcome to the pueblo on the May 1st Feast Day honoring the patron saint, Saint Philip, and on Christmas Eve for the celebration dances and midnight mass.
Casino Hollywood offers Gaming, Entertainment, Dining, and a Speedway including outstanding customer service. Mechanical and video slots, Roulette, Black Jack, Craps, and Pai Gow Poker are the some of the rousing games that could lead to a big win! Newly added and certain to thrill is the LOCATION San Felipe Pueblo straddles I-25 between Albuquerque and Santa Fe. MORE INFORMATION (505) 867-6700 or (877) 529-2946 www.sanfelipecasino.com this page: Racing, monster truck shows and musical entertainment fill the calendar at Hollywood Hills Speedway, adjacent to the recently expanded Casino Hollywood in San Felipe. ENCHANTED TRAVELS /SAN FELIPE PUEBLO
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“Passage and Symbolism” #21, 64” x 60”, Acrylic on Canvas by Dan Namingha.
A vast array of silk, cotton, rayon & chenille woven designs.
Niman Fine ARts 125 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 116 Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 988-5091
Handwoven Originals 211 Old Santa Fe Trail Inn at Loretto Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 982-4118 www.handwovenoriginals.com
Channel and Inlay Zuni Corn Maiden.
Pueblo of Zuni Arts & Crafts 1222 State Hwy. 53 Zuni, NM 87327 (505) 782-5531
Gray Hawk’s Legacy is the second bronze in Dave McGary’s Gray Hawk Trilogy. This piece captures a moment in time, when the legendary Sioux warrior realizes that he has escaped with his stolen bounty, raising a beautifully decorated buffalo robe above his head in triumph. Media: Bronze with patina and paint. Edition: Masterwork - 40
Expressions in Bronze Gallery 2002 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso, NM (505) 257-3790 • Toll Free: 800-687-3424
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Cassandra 23" x 31" Lithograph, Edition of 75 by R.C. GORMAN
Navajo Gallery 210 Ledoux St. Taos, NM 87571 (505) 758-3250
“Wilbur” and his family of bronze pigs by sculptor Michael Henington.
Henington Gallery 731 Canyon Road Santa Fe, NM 87501 (866) 992-0300 www.heningtongallery.com
A Prize winning Silver and Spider Web Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace. A collector’s item.
Richardson’s Trading Co. & Cash Pawn 222 West Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-4762 www.richardsontrading.com
Blue Corn by Marco A. Oviedo Bronze, Limited Edition, 5"W x 14"H x 6"D A colorful southwestern sculpture with semi-precious stones at her collar and great attention to detail especially in her face and the ears of corn.
Oviedo Carvings & Bronze On the High Road to Taos, State Road 76, 1.2 miles east of Junction with County Road 98 HC64 Box 23A Chimayo, NM 87522 (505) 351-2280
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Baby Blue. Turquoise and Bronze by Charlie Pratt.
Ellis Tanner Trading Company P. O. Box 636 Gallup, NM 87305 505-863-4434 www.etanner.com
Bronze sculptor Jane DeDecker is best known for her delightful portrayals of childhood moments and memories shared through the generations. Her featured bronze, “New Heights” measures 180”H. This playful bronze is also available in a 30”H or 17”H size. Nedra Matteucci Fine Art features over 35 painters and sculptors, as well as handmade jewelry and pottery from Mata Ortiz.
Nedra Matteucci Fine Art 555 Canyon Road • Santa Fe, NM 87501 505-983-2731 • fax 505-983-3170 www.nedramatteuccifineart.com
William Whitehair Kykosmove, AZ Teec Nos Pos rug 65 x 95 inches
Shush Yaz Trading Co. - Gallup 1304 West Lincoln Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-0130
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Quality Antiques of the American West. An extensive selection of pre-1940’s Native American, New Mexican and American Folk Art. Cowboys & Indians Antiques 4000 Central SE Albuquerque, NM 87108 (505) 255-4054
Antony Chair and Geuridian Table
Tadu Contemporary Art 940 East Palace Santa Fe, NM 87501 505-995-8080 10 am - 6 pm Ample Parking www.taducontemporary.com
Wasabi Fishnet Lamp Shade - Detail
Michael Honack Gallery 221 Galisteo Street Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 820-1278 claritasusa.com
Four Dimensional Kachina by legendary Zuni/Tewa Carver Marlin Pinto.
Joe Milo’s Whitewater Trading Co. P.O. Box 1 Van der Wagen, NM 87326 Toll Free: 1-800-748-2154
A Special Collection Antiques - Custom Clothing - Interiors Faircloth/Adams Inn and Spa at Loretto 211 Old Santa Fe Trail Santa Fe, NM 87501 505-982-8700 505-982-5115
Mildred Antonio has put her 26 years of experience in traditional ceramics to create this unique Acoma Pot, thoughtfully embellished with wildlife designs. Palm’s Trading Company 1504 Lomas Blvd, 4011 Old Town Albuquerque, NM 87104 (505) 247- 8504
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These silver pins are inset with turquoise and fashioned into the likeness of a dragonfly, butterfly, and several other amiable insects. Available only at Rainbird Pawn and Trading.
Rainbird Pawn and Trading 1724 S. Second St. Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-3292
The Shepherdess by Marvin Toddy Watercolor 15 x 20 inches
Shush Yaz Trading Co. Santa Fe 1048 Paseo de Peralta Santa Fe NM 87501 (505) 992-0441
Imported collection of natural cotton and alpaca fiber clothing for men and women.
Natural Fashions 211 Old Santa Fe Trail Inn and Spa at Loretto Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 770-1485
EKLEKTIKAS gallery represents many of the area’s finest artists and features antiques, furniture, oriental rugs, custom lamps and folk art, all hand selected by the owners. EKLEKTIKAS is an art destination on its own with its unique blend of fine art and furnishings on display in a home setting, circa 1892!
EKLEKTIKAS
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II 703 N. Black Street 104 Yankie Street Silver City, NM 88061 505-538-8081
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Three Robert Rivera gourd pots: Bear Fetish, Kachina and Apache Gan Dancer
The Torres Gallery 207 West Water Street Suite 101 Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 986-8914
Santa Fe The City Of Holy Faith
THERE IS NO CITY
ANYWHERE... QUITE LIKE La Villa Real de la Santa Fe de San Francisco de Asis, as Santa Fe was officially named in 1823. The visual arts, the performing arts, the crafts, the history, the architecture, the food and a unique blend of people and cultures emerge from “The City Different” in a natural setting that takes away your breath. A generous sprinkling of News Mexico enchantment adds the final touch. Relocated to the sunny slopes of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range in 1609 by Spain’s third governor of New Mexico, Santa Fe is the oldest capital in the United States. Among the nation’s oldest buildings are San Miguel Mission Church built in 1710 over the ruins of an older church and the Palace of the Governors, the oldest public building in the U.S. Narrow, old-world streets wind through Spanish and Pueblo architecture exposing the hundreds of galleries, shops and museums that vitalize this cultural Mecca. The flourishing community at the end of El Camino Real and the Santa Fe Trail developed an international flair with its multi-national cuisine, performances in the unique open-air Santa Fe Opera House and the recently renovated Lensic Performing Arts Center and massive Indian and Spanish markets that draw tens of thousands of visitors to its central plaza. Combine this exposé of cultural excellence with the slopes of the Santa Fe Ski Basin, hiking and fishing the Pecos Wilderness, rafting the Rio Grande, beating the odds at Indian casinos and browsing local pueblo markets and you have just created one exceptional experience… the Santa Fe experience.
You can create an exceptional experience …the Santa Fe experience this page: The Cuarto Centenario Monument in Cathedral Park honors Spanish settlers. opposite: The “miraculous” staircase was an addition to the Loretto Chapel that was built in 1878.
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5-6 26-27 Apr 10 11 16-17 May 1-2 this page from top left to bottom: Bronze sculptures enlighten the entire city with examples in front of galleries on Palace Avenue, Paseo de Peralta and Water Street. top right: A procession from Cathedral Church of St. Francis of Assisi ends at The Cross of the Martyrs overlooking the City of Holy Faith.
LOCATION Santa Fe is located at the junction of I-25 and US 84/285, in the shadow of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, 59 miles north of Albuquerque. TOUR ROUTE Return to Albuquerque to complete the Enchanted Travels Tour. Travel 17 miles north on US 84/285 to Pojoaque to begin the Central Mountains Tour and another 8 miles to Española. Take side trips from Pojoaque west on NM 502 to Los Alamos and east on NM 503 to the Spanish Villages. MORE INFORMATION Santa Fe Convention & Visitors Bureau (505) 955-6200 or (800) 777-2489. www.santafe.org Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce (505) 983-7317 www.santafechamber.com 44
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Jimmy Huega Ski Express. 982-4439 Aspen Santa Fe Ballet. 988-1234 Easter Saturday Train. 989-8600 Easter Dances at most Pueblos. 800-793-4955 Lensic 3rd Anniversary Celebration. 988-1234 Civil War Weekend at El Rancho de las Golondrinas. 471-2261 Taste of Santa Fe Chefs’ Competition. Sweeney Center 19th Ann. Santa Fe Century Bike Ride. 982-1282 Russian Summer. 476-5072 WholeExpo, a holistic, metaphysical fair. 246-3614 Spring Festival & Animal Fair. 471-2261 Annual Plaza Arts & Crafts Festival. 988-7621 Fiber Arts Festival. 476-1250 Rodeo de Santa Fe. 471-4300 Santa Fe Opera. 800-280-4654 Wine Festival. 471-2261 Pancake Breakfast on the Plaza. 982-2002 Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival. 983-2075 Spanish Market. 982-2226 Girls Inc. Arts & Crafts Fair. 982-2042 Summer Festival. 471-2261 Santa Fe County Fair. 471-4711 13th Annual Antique Old West & Country Show. 992-8929 Mountain Man Rendezvous. 476-5100 21st Annual Antique Ethnographic Art Show. 992-8929 26th Annual Invitational Antique Art Show. 992-8929 Indian Market. 983-5220 Thirsty Ear Music Festival. 473-5723 Santa Fe Fiesta. 988-7575 Wine & Chile Fiesta. 438-8060 Harvest Festival. 471-2261 Halloween Train. 989-8600 Ski Santa Fe Opens. 982-4429 Post-Thanksgiving Trains. 989-8600 5th Annual Santa Fe Film Festival Winter Spanish Market. 982-2226 Las Posadas. 476-5100 Farolitos on the Plaza and at the Cross of the Martyrs.
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DAN NAMINGHA ARLO NAMINGHA written by Suzanne Deats photography by Herbert Lotz, Lynn Lown and Joe Burgess
Generations of Indian Art NIMAN FINE ART IN SANTA FE IS THE PRIMARY EXHIBIT SPACE FOR THE LATEST TWO MEMBERS OF A MAJOR Native American art family. Tewa-Hopi artist Dan Namingha is internationally famous. Now his son, Arlo, has weighed in with his own distinctive art. Both men are descendants of Nampeyo (1860-1942), the first Indian artist to be nationally recognized and acclaimed. Nampeyo lived on the Hopi Reservation in Arizona. She created pottery designs based on the shards she found at Sikyatki, an early Tewa settlement. Her name became synonymous with Hopi pottery. Nampeyo’s daughters and granddaughters continued the tradition. Her great-granddaughter, Dextra Nampeyo Quotskuyva, who is Dan’s mother and Arlo’s grandmother, is the best known of the Nampeyo potters working today. Dextra still lives at Hopi and produces highly sought-after pottery in her own style, based on the Nampeyo traditions. Both Dan and Arlo Namingha employ Tewa-Hopi design, community life, ceremony, and architecture as their themes. opposite: Front Showroom of Niman Fine Art in downtown Santa Fe. below, left: Dancer #1, Bronze Edition of 15, 21" x 6" x 6", Arlo Namingha (c) 2002 below, middle: Butterfly Maiden I, Bronze Edition of 15, 17 1/2" x 9" x 7, Arlo Namingha (c) 2002 below, right: Symbolism, Bronze Edition of 12, 26" x 14" x 10", Dan Namingha (c) 2002
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PASSAGE XXXVI
PASSAGE XXXVII
PASSAGE XXXVIII
CARDINAL DIRECTIONS and PASSAGE #5
PASSAGE and CARDINAL DIRECTIONS #7
PASSAGE and CARDINAL DIRECTIONS #8
WREN KACHINA
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above: The nine 2003 original works by Dan Namingha are all 24” x 24”, Acrylic on Canvas
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Both also incorporate the distinctive forms of the high mesas and vast distances of their ancestral lands, with their arching skies and ever-changing clouds. However, there are marked differences in how they interpret these elements. Dan Namingha, a formidable painter and sculptor, shatters the formal elements into graphic fragments, then reassembles them into endless, kaleidoscopic compositions that make a very
modern abstract statement. These magnificent, constantly evolving works of art deal with universal themes of duality, cultural fragmentation, and the continual incorporation of ancient verities into contemporary life. Dan Namingha has been honored by museums and cultural institutions the world over. His work has been exhibited and collected by the museums of major American and European cities. Under the auspices of the United States Government, he has taught workshops and has acted as a goodwill ambassador to indigenous cultures the world over. Among his many honors are the New Mexico Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts and the Harvard Foundation Award. On a personal level, one of his proudest achievements is raising two sons, Arlo and Michael, with his wife Frances. The boys literally grew up in his studio, taking in the avalanche of images and the smell of the paint as well as the hard work and dedication and sheer excitement of their father’s stellar art career. Michael is now pursuing a wide-ranging art education; Arlo has immersed himself ever more deeply in his family, his community, and his studio, becoming in the process one of the most brilliant young artists working today. The art of Arlo Namingha is extremely refined. He pares his images down to their abstract essence. His calm, immaculate sculptures form a striking counterpoint to his father’s dynamic images, bringing perfect form to the integrity of tradition rather than bringing order out of fragmentation. In his hands, the electric motion of a ceremonial dancer is transfixed in time, with its radiant spiritual energy intact. Although his life is consummately traditional, Arlo is a man of his time. His vision knows no national boundaries. Arlo has already, at this early stage in his career, attracted the notice that his astonishingly mature art merits. He exhibits at galleries in New York, New Mexico and Arizona. His work has been featured at the Museum of Arts and Design. Perhaps the most striking thing about the art of Dan and Arlo Namingha is that everyone, novice and connoisseur alike, responds to it on a deeply intuitive level. In Santa Fe, an important visual arts destination, the biggest thrill of all may be simply to walk into Niman Fine Art and discover ancient American traditions brought full circle to tomorrow.
EXHIBITIONS at: Niman Fine Art 125 Lincoln Avenue-Suite 116 Santa Fe, NM 87501 505-988-5091 Arlo Namingha July 16, 2004 5-7:00 pm Dan Namingha Arlo Namingha August 20, 2004 5:30 - 7:30 pm
top, left: Dan and Frances Namingha top, right: Arlo and Nicole Namingha ENCHANTED TRAVELS / SANTA FE
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NEW MEXICO MUSEUMS CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS
Jean-Claude Gaugy’s work from “The Awakening”
ALAMOGORDO
CAPITAN
Hwy. 2001 • 437-2840 Space age developments and travel on display.
354-2298 A museum devoted to Forest Service fire prevention campaign featuring Smokey Bear. CARLSBAD
Space Center and International Space Hall of Fame
Oliver Lee Ranch House
437-8284 • Pioneer, Oliver Lee’s restored homestead.
Toy Trains Museum and Train Ride
Albuquerque Museum
White’s City Resort • 758-2291 Exhibits Old West artifacts. CIMARRON
2000 Mountain Rd. NW 243-7255 Traditional and contemporary art of New Mexico and sculpture garden.
¡Explora! Science Center and Children’s Museum of Albuquerque 2100 Louisiana NE # 98 842-1537 Hands-on museum using interactive exhibits.
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
2401 12th St. NW • 843-7270 Pueblo history blended with work by contemporary artists and craftsmen. The new ¡explora! Science Center building still under construction
Lodestar Astronomy Ctr. 1801 Mountain Rd NW 841-5955 Digital planetarium, motion simulator and observatory.
Maxwell Museum of Anthropology
UNM • University Bvld. and Ash NE 277-4404 Collections focusing on southwest native cultures.
National Atomic Museum
1905 Mountain Road • 245-2137 The Manhattan Project includes exhibits about the atomic bomb. A mural from Zuni’s Hawikku: Echoes From Our Past exhibit
National Hispanic Cultural Center of NM 1701 4th Street • 246-2261 Exhibitions, performances and research.
New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science
1801 Mt. Rd. NW • 841-2800 Experiential museum with an active volcano, dinosaurs and big screen theater.
Rio Grande Nature Center The Lodestar Museum in Albuquerque.
2901Candelaria Rd. NW 344-7240 The flora, fauna, geology and ecology of the Rio Grande Valley.
Tinkertown Museum
121 Sandia Crest Rd. Sandia Park 281-5233 The Old West and other collections shown in miniature.
University Art Museum and Johnson Gallery
A 13th century Mimbres bowl from Western New Mexico University Museum
Carlsbad Museum and Art Center
418 W. Fox • 887-0276 Focus on geology, history and art of the region.
N. White Sands Blvd.• 437-2855 Trains of every size exhibited. ALBUQUERQUE
Turquoise from the Art Association of Taos (Milicent Rogers Museum)
Smokey Bear Museum
UNM • Central Ave. and Cornell NE 277-4001 Collections of world renowned European and American art.
Million Dollar Museum
Old Mill Museum 376-2466 Collections covering the region’s history. CLOUDCROFT
Cloudcroft Historical Museum
Hwy. 2 • 682-2932 History of the community from the Old West era to present day. DEMING
Deming/Luna Mimbres Museum
301 S. Silver • 546-2382 Features world famous collections of Mimbres pottery and more. ESPANOLA
Bond House Museum 710 Bond St. • 753-8172 Collections focus on art and history of the area. FARMINGTON
Farmington Museum
302 N. Orchard • 599-1174 Exhibits include prehistory of the region and a history of the Navajo and of Farmington. GALLUP
Red Rock State Park & Museum Church Rock, NM • 722-3829 Displays of native artifacts & art.
Rex Museum
Rt. 66 • 863-1363 History of Gallup’s railroads & mines. GRANTS
New Mexico Mining Museum
100 Iron St. • 287-4802 Collections devoted to mining. LA MESILLA
Gadsden Museum
526-6293 Collections of Spanish and Indian artifacts. LAS CRUCES
Branigan Cultural Ctr.
106 W. Hadley • 524-1422 Museum features exhibits of the region’s art and history.
Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum
Cox Ranch Rd. • 522-4100 Historical farm and ranch collections featured.
Las Cruces Museum of Natural History
700 S. Telshor Blvd. • 522-3120 Southwest natural history.
Log Cabin Museum
Main St. (N. end of Las Cruces mall.) • 523-0952 Complete log cabin on display.
NMSU Museum
Kent Hall • 646-3739 Collections of gems, fossils and technological influences of the West. LAS VEGAS
City Museum of Las Vegas and Roughriders Memorial 727 Grand Ave. • 425-8726 History of Northeast NM. LINCOLN
Historic Lincoln-Division of Hubbard Museum US 380 • 653-4025 Building Tours, Billy the Kid exhibit. LOS ALAMOS
Bandelier Nat’l. Mon.
672-3861 Collection of Pueblo culture from 1200 AD to present.
Bradbury Science Museum
667-4444 Science exhibits including WWII Project Y.
Los Alamos Historical Museum
662-4493 Focuses on history of Los Alamos. MADRID
Old Coal Mine Museum Main St. of Madrid • 473-0743 Museum includes an authentic coal mine shaft. PINOS ALTOS
Pinos Altos Museum Main St. • 388-1882 Collections of Gila Wilderness artifacts and North American exhibits. POJOAQUE
Poeh Cultural Center
Hwy. 84/285 • 455-3334 Center is dedicated to the culture of the Northern Pueblos.
Pojoaque Museum
455-2489 Features history, culture and heritage of Pueblo people. PORTALES
Blackwater Draw Museum
ENMU • 562-2254 Museum focusing on archaeological finds in Blackwater Draw site. RATON
The Raton Museum
216 S. First • 445-8979 Feature the history of the region. ROSWELL
Int’l. UFO Museum and Research Center 400 N. Main • 625-9495 Museum addresses UFO phenomenon and conducts academic field research.
Roswell Museum and Art Center
100 W. 11th • 624-6744 Art and science exhibits including Goddard collection and Hurd/Wyeth art work.
RUIDOSO
Hubbard Museum of the American West Hwy. 70 E. • 378-4142 Facility devoted to history of the equine and includes Dave McGary sculpture. SANTA FE
El Rancho de Las Golondrias
12 miles S. of Santa Fe 471-2261 • A historical physical depiction of Colonial New Mexico.
The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum 217 Johnson St. • 995-0785 The world’s largest collection of art work by legendary artist Georgia O’Keeffe.
Museum of Spanish Colonial Art
SOCORRO
Mineralogical Museum New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology • 835-5420 Fossils & mineral specimens. TAOS
Ernest Blumenschein Home
222 Ledoux St. • 758-0330 The Southwest and European traditions and cultures are seen as having melded into one.
Governor Bent Home and Museum
117 A Bent St.• 758-2376 Museum and home of New Mexico’s first territorial governor.
Harwood Foundation Museum
750 Camino Lejo • 982-2226 Showcase of rich Spanish traditions.
238 Ledoux St. • 758-3063 Collections of Taos history with emphasis on Indian pueblos and Spanish culture.
660 Garcia St. • 982-3584 Exhibits and collections of Indian art.
Kit Carson Rd. • 758-4741 Mountain man Kit Carson’s artifacts and other frontier exhibits.
The Indian Arts Research Center
Institute of American Indian Arts
108 Cathedral Place • 988-6211 Museum houses the national collection of contemporary Native American art.
Museum of Fine Arts
107 E. Palace • 827-4455 Exhibits of Southwest artists and Taos and Santa Fe Masters.
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture 710 Camino Lejo • 827-6344 Indian artifacts and exhibits.
Museum of International Folk Art
706 Camino Lejo • 827-6350 Collections and exhibits from around the world.100+ countries.
Palace of the Governors
Palace Ave. • 827-6474 Historic landmark which holds the State’s history museum, library and photo archives.
Santa Fe Children’s Museum
1050 Old Pecos Trail •989-8359 Youth museum with focus on the humanities and science.
The Awakening Museum
125 N. Guadalupe St.•954-4025 www.The AwakeninMuseum.org Jean-Claude Gaugy's transcendent artwork inspiring imagery and timeless beauty.
Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian 704 Camino Lejo • 982-4636 Collections of contemporary and historic Indian arts and crafts. SILVER CITY
Silver City Museum
312 W. Broadway • 538-5921 Victorian era & frontier collections.
WNMU Museum
538-6386 History of SW New Mexico exhibiting the country’s largest collection of Mimbres pottery.
Kit Carson Home and Museum
Martinez Hacienda
NM 240 • 758-1000 Tour a large hacienda which portrays Spanish colonial life.
Millicent Rodgers Museum
NM 522 • 758-2462 Collections include hispanic art and Indian exhibits. Also featured is the Maria Martinez collection.
The Nicolai Fechin Home
227 Paseo del Pueblo Norte 758-8322 Home of Russian artist. Furniture and folk art displayed. TOADLENA
Two Grey Hills Museum Toadlina Trading Post 789-3267 Includes the most famous of the Navajo rugs.
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES
Callahan’s Auto Museum
410 Cedar St. • 894-6900 Collections focus on all aspects of the automobile.
Geronimo Springs Museum
211 Main St. • 894-6600 Features history of the region. TUCUMCARI
Tucumcari Historical Museum
416 S. Adams • 461-4201 Community history on display with collections of Indian artifacts. ZUNI
A:SHIWI A:WAN
1222 St. Hwy. 53 • 782-4403 Museum and Heritage Center. GANADO, AZ
Hubbell Trading Post
Highway 264 • 866-328-1999
And you think you have a colorful past. Ancient home of the Anasazi. A paradise captured by Spanish Conquistadors. The gold at the end of the Santa Fe trail for weary American pioneers. Santa Fe has been all of these things, each group leaving an indelible mark on the city's cultural fabric. Here at the Inn and Spa at Loretto, the history and rich traditions of Santa Fe appear around every corner. Inspired by 13th Century Pueblo architecture and built on the site of a former Spanish convent, the Inn is a modern adobe masterpiece with exquisite details that reflect its Indian and Spanish heritage. Luxury guestrooms feature warm, vibrant colors and rich patterns that pay homage to the eternal grandeur of the desert skies.
While visiting, enjoy the finest in regional American cooking at The Restaurant at the Inn and Spa at Loretto. Dine in our elegant indoor space or dazzling outdoor terrace. And pamper yourself with an indulgent treatment at SpaTerre, where exotic rituals of the Far East blend seamlessly with the tranquil high desert surroundings. Centrally located, the Inn is just steps from the city’s historic Plaza, museums, boutiques and galleries. Visit us, and let the enchantment begin.
A Noble House Property.
505.988.5531 hotelloretto.com
The Shops at the Inn and Spa at
photo by David O. Marlow
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HANDWOVEN ORIGINALS Since 1976 Handwoven Originals has featured local area artisans.
photo Š Joe Burgess
We showcase a vast array of silk, cotton, rayon & chenille woven designs; painted silk and velvet garmets. Jewelry in silver, stones & beaded works enhance our unique style. Inn and Spa at Loretto 211 Old Santa Fe Trail Santa Fe, NM 87501
505 982-4118 FAX 505 982-6243 www.handwovenoriginals.com handwoveno@cybermesa.com
FAIRCLOTH/ADAMS A Special Collection Antiques • Custom Clothing • Interiors Inn and Spa at Loretto 211 Old Santa Fe Trail • Santa Fe, NM 87501
505 982-8700 FAX 505 982-5115
NATURAL FASHIONS Finest collection of clothing for men and women made of Vicuña, Alpaca Fiber and Natural Cotton from the Andes of Perú. Inn and Spa at Loretto 211 Old Santa Fe Trail • Santa Fe, NM 87501
Ph: 505 770 1485 Ph/fax: 505 820 2498 grettymor@hotmail.com JEFFERSON FARMS, Alpacas and Llamas 8950 Jefferson Ave. • Denver CO 80235
303 988-3080 Fax: 303- 988 0365 jlevene@att.net
Treat yourself to the ultimate in Southwest luxury with Avanyu® Spa at La Posada de Santa Fe. While there, you can indulge in such therapeutic wonders as Deep Tissue Massage, Anti-stress Massage, and Sports Performance Massage. And our pampering salon offers complete hair and nail treatments. For reservations, please call 505-986-0000.
Photo by Peter Vitale
Our Avanyu® Spa will not only do wonders for your body, it will rejuvenate your soul. Red Room with Sushi
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ULTIMATE CLUB . ASIAN TAPAS Palm Springs, CA ♦ Sausalito, CA ♦ Beaver Creek, CO ♦ Keystone, CO ♦ Vail, CO Islamorada, FL ♦ Santa Fe, NM ♦ Manchester Village, VT ♦ Orcas Island, WA ♦ Jackson Hole, WY
www.rockresorts.com 1-888-for-rock
RESIDENCE INN DE SANTA FE
S a n t a Fe ’s Fi n e s t A l l S u i t e H o t e l Spacious accommodations Full kitchens Living rooms with fireplaces Swimming pool Sportcourt® Complimentary health club passes
Three Jacuzzis Complimentary Picnic facilities Complimentary buffet Meeting rooms 40 people
social hour with gas grills hot breakfast for up to
Free High-Speed Internet Minutes from the Plaza
505 988-7300 or 800 331-3131 1698 Galisteo Street Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
Room to relax, room to work, room to breathe
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Open Tues - Sat til 2am Serving Tapas til Late 135 West Palace - Level 3 Santa Fe, NM 87501 www.i-swig.net
NEW OPENING MAY 1ST!
EATERY SOL, A NEW EATERY, FEATURING designer Burgers and Barbeque located on the corner of Camino del Monte Sol and Canyon Road will open May 1st. The hours will be 8 am to 8:00 pm, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Nothing over $10.00 promises Vikki Nulman, the chef and one of the owners of The Canyon restaurant as well as the new SOL restaurant. Belgian Waffles, Pancakes, three different kinds of Macaroni and Cheese, locally grown produce, various wines and beers on tap, plus a beautiful patio for seasonal outdoor dining awaits you in the spring at this new eatery on historic Canyon Road.
HENINGTON GALLERY
WHERE FINE ART & FINE DINING MEET
Left to Right: Michael Henington’s “Wilbur” bronze pig, Yanovich Chair, Zhiwei Tu Ballerina Oil, John Arenskov Coffee Table in Exotic Woods and Minerals, Fernando Palma “Pears and Grapes” Oil
Santa Fe’s Premier Artspace in a Romantic Garden Setting 731 Canyon Road Santa Fe NM Toll Free 866-992-0300 www.heningtongallery.com Be sure to Visit The Canyon Restaurant Ample Parking
Robert Rivera
Featuring the Extraordinary Gourd Art of
Robert Rivera
Robert’s gourd art in forms of masks, figures, rattles, wall hangings, ornaments and pots blends comtemporary techniques with designs reflecting the past.
207 West Water Street, Suite 101 Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501 Four Singing Pueblo Ladies
505.986.8914
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Flores de Santa Fe A locally owned flower shop located in the Historic Guadalupe District.
• Unique & Artistic floral design. • Weddings • Special Events
• Fine Ceramics & Gifts • Orchids & Exotic Plants • City Wide Delivery
Sanbusco Market Center 500 Montezuma Ave, Suite 107 Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-986-9956
www.floresdesantafe.com Mon.-Sat. 10-6 Sun. 12-5
Teca Tu
Kioti
A Paws Worthy Emporium & Deli, is Santa Fe’s unique shop for pets and their people. You’ll find fetching fashions like our famous Doggie VestidoTM and our Southwest concho collars. You and your pets will have a Bow Wowie... Meowie good time shopping in our new shop.
Original affordable designs of ethnic and classic clothing in this locally-owned boutique. Many fabrics are handwoven, handbatiked and handpainted from around the world. Extra small through plus sizes. Open Monday Saturday, 10am-6pm and Sundays, 12 noon to 5 pm
Call Teca Tu at
505-982-9374 Visit our new website: www.tecatu.com
Suite 114
505-984-9836
The Reel Life
Orvis* Endorsed Outfitters If you are looking for a world-class angling experience in Northern New Mexico you need to contact The Reel Life. The Reel Life’s Orvis endorsed guides can have you on trophy trout water within 45 minutes of the Plaza. Located in the historic Sanbusco Market Center, The Reel Life has all the best clothing, gear and accessories for serious fly fishers. Come see us!
505-995-8114 1-877-733-5543
www.reellifesantafe.com
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Sanbusco MARKET CENTER
The colorful and lively Sanbusco Market Center
Santa Fe Pens Santa Fe Pens is New Mexico’s exclusive Krone dealer, featuring one of the largest selections available anywhere. SFP also stocks a wide selection of fully restored vintage fountain pens and offers repair and restoration services, as well as exotic inks, journals and fine papers.
encompasses a group of unusual shops, bookstores and
Suite 111
505-989-4742 www.santafepens.com
restaurants.
Pandora’s
Exclusive New Mexico distributor of Missoni, Home Treasures and Bellora Linens. Custom and oneof-a-kind Pillows, Throws, Duvet Covers and Coverlets. Home Decorating Accessories. Suite 117
505-982-3298
e-mail: info@pandorasantafe.com www.pandorasantafe.com
Monday - Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm 500 Montezuma Santa Fe, NM 87501
The Shops at La Fonda
Shopping at La Fonda, “the Inn at the end of the Santa Fe Trail,” has to be the ultimate high-end shopping.
Buckles for every occasion! Silver and Gold, inlaid stone, from casual to dress, all complemented by a fabulous selection of fine leather belts. Also offering custom made cowboy boots in luxurious leathers.
Tom Taylor
La Fonda Hotel 108-110 East San Francisco Street Santa Fe, New Mexico (505) 984-2231
Cutlery of Santa Fe has been in the La Fonda Hotel selling the finest quality cutlery available anywhere in the world to discriminating customers since 1977. Beautiful and colorful inlaid tableware is our specialty. A favorite gathering place for many years, serving pastries, cappuccino, Salad Nicoise, Tourte Milanaise, croque monsieur, quiches, crepes, onion soup and sandwiches.
The French Pastry Shop Creperie and Restaurant La Fonda Hotel 100 East San Francisco Street Santa Fe, New Mexico 505-983-6697
Cutlery of Santa Fe
La Fonda Hotel 107 Old Santa Fe Trail Santa Fe, New Mexico 505-982-3262 • Fax: 505-982-1387 cutlery@swcp.com • www.cutleryofsantafe.com
Roberta Goodman Neolithic Cave Horses 12"x18" Since 1972 Arius Tile has been creating a renaissance in American Art Tile - all entirely hand-painted and glazed in our Santa Fe Studios.
Arius Tile
La Fonda Hotel 100 East San Francisco Street Santa Fe, New Mexico 505-989-1125 • 505-989-1196 orderdesk@ariustile.com www.ariustile.com
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2003 AWARD of E XCELLENCE International Wine & Food Society
Lunch from 11 am • Wine Bar Menu 3:00 – 5:30 pm • Dinner from 5:30 pm • 217 Johnson St • 9 4 6 -10 6 5
The feeling at Fuego is so Santa Fe,
even the atmosphere is delicious.
Whether dining inside or out, Fuego is not to be missed. Savor innovative cuisine infused with fresh local produce, free range poultry, farm raised beef, and the freshest of seafood. Combine these flavors with distinctive wines, artisanal cheese, and decadent desserts, then a meal becomes a memory. Located within La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Complimentary valet parking. For reservations, please call 505-986-0000.
330 east palace avenue santa fe, new mexico Palm Springs, CA ♦ Sausalito, CA ♦ Beaver Creek, CO ♦ Keystone, CO ♦ Vail, CO ♦ Islamorada, FL Santa Fe, NM ♦ Manchester Village, VT ♦ Orcas Island, WA ♦ Jackson Hole, WY
www.rockresorts.com 1-888-for-rock
ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTLY reservations 505 982 9966 434 west san francisco street, santa fe, new mexico 87501
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Eric DiStefano, Executive Chef
GERONIMO JUNE ‘04 COOKBOOK RELEASE
FINE DINING IN SANTA FE THE STORY OF Santa Fe’s Geronimo restaurant has been compiled by Cliff Skoglund and Eric DiStefano into a 240-page book to be released in June, 2004. The book relates details of the 250-year old hacienda once owned by Señor Gerónimo López and now a fashionable restaurant in Santa Fe’s trendy Canyon Road art district. You will enjoy the collection of 125 Geronimo recipes and 50 fullcolor food and location photos. Geronimo was named the most popular restaurant in New Mexico by Zagat and received four stars from Mobil Travel Guides in 2000 to 2004. Owners Chris Harvey and Cliff Skoglund have created their dream of a refined retreat serving exquisite contemporary cuisine, and Executive Chef DiStefano brings his innate understanding of ingredients and uncanny instinct about flavors to Geronimo’s tables.
ANASAZI RESTAURANT Executive Chef Tom Kerpon
CONTEMPORARY SOUTHWESTERN Award-Winning Cuisine in an Elegant Setting
The Inn of the Anasazi, an intimate world-class luxury inn located in the heart of Santa Fe’s historic plaza district, houses one of Santa Fe’s finest restaurants.
Menu Selections Breakfast Cinnamon Cocoa Brioche French Toast with Raspberry Syrup Anasazi Huevos Rancheros with Chorizo, Black Beans, Asadero Cheese Two Poached Eggs on Duck Hash Jalapeno-Lime Hollandaise Blackberry Flapjacks with Vermont Maple Syrup Three Egg Omelet with Chili Hash Browns Choice of Fillings Soft Scrambled Egg & Bacon Quesadilla with Pico de Gallo & Guacamole
Lunch Grilled Corn Tortilla and Lime Soup, White Cheddar & Snake Cracker Chicken and Mango Quesadilla, Carmelized Onions & Roast Peppers Grilled Mahi-Mahi ala Veracruzana Fried Plantain & Jicama Relish Mesquite Grilled Buffalo Burger with White Cheddar Cheese Poblano Relleno on Creamy Walnut Sauce with Spiced Chicken, Rice, Goat Cheese and Dried Fruit
Dinner Blue Corn Dusted Sea Scallops Citrus Poblano Sauce Thai Lacquered Duck Springroll with Coconut-Pecan Sauce Flash-Fried Calamari with Chile Spiked Plum Sauce Grilled Colorado Lamb Rack with Minted Demi Roasted Garlic Yukon Gold Potatoes plus Sun-Dried Tomato Salsa Cinnamon-Chile Rubbed Beef Medallions with Chipotle-White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
INN OF THE ANASAZI 113 Washington Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 988-3236 restaurant (505) 988-3030 hotel www.innoftheanasazi.com
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ITALIAN
HIGH TEA
Osteria D'Assisi was opened in 1995 in a renovated home in the historic district of Santa Fe and is named after the City of Santa Fe's patron saint, Saint Francis, who was born in Assisi, Italy. In Italy, h'osteria's are known for their authentic cuisine served in a homelike, warm and friendly atmosphere.
58 South Federal Place Santa Fe, NM 87501 505-986-5858 www.osteriadassisi.net info@osteriadassisi.net
OSTERIA D’ASSISI LINO PERTUSINI OWNER/HOST
FABRIZIO VENTRICINI EXECUTIVE CHEF
HOTEL ST. FRANCIS
National Register of Historic Places
The Club Restaurant 210 Don Gaspar Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 983-5700
SOUTHWESTERN Born: San Mateo California Raised in: Durango, Mexico Schooled at: CAA-San Francisco, CA and CIAHyde Park, NY Previous Experience: Personal Chef for President of Mexico, Chef de Cusisine at Café Annie’s in Houston, Executive Chef at Scalo in Albuquerque prior to coming on board at La Casa Sena.
LA CASA SENA
FINE DINING RESTAURANT & CANTINA
ENRIQUE GUERRERO EXECUTIVE CHEF
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Enrique states: “ You have to cook from the heart!” He speaks with passion of his cooking emphasizing,”It’s my food and no one else has quite the same understanding of it. It is the sum of my experience and my passion and respect for life!”
This historic landmark, is one of the most charming hotels in Santa Fe. Today it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The tea time menu at the St. Francis includes finger sandwiches, house made pastries, and scones served with cream and strawberry jam, as well as fine sherries, ports and champagne. Walter Manikowski, Executive Chef for The Club Restaurant at the Hotel St. Francis is using international techniques, emphasizing on World Cuisine, with the freshest seasonal and local ingredients, including organic whenever possible. A dining experience not to be missed.
CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN
“Chef/Owner Mark Kiffin has turned The Compound inside out to make a strong minimalist statement about Contemporary American cuisine”, John Mariani, Wine Spectator. Superb cuisine and service in a poetic setting attract tourists and locals alike; featured in Gourmet Magazine’s Restaurant of the Year Guide.
THE COMPOUND MARK KIFFIN OWNER/CHEF/AUTHOR
653 Canyon Road, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 982-4353
JAPANESE
OSAKA STEAKHOUSE & SEAFOOD GRILL Dinner Only - 4:00 pm to closing 3501 Zafarano Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 471-6698
OSAKA BISTRO
Sushi - Sake & Wine Bar Lunch and Dinner Daily
MODERN SPANISH
EL FAROL JAMES CAMPBELL CARUSO
Born: Norwood, Massachusetts Education: Universidad de Nuevo Mexico Experience: restaurant chef, culinary instructor, cookbook author How he describes his cooking: "Modern Spanish Cusine" Favorite dish on the menu: Caldo Pescado: fish soup in saffron potato broth. Most popular dish on the menu: Grilled Romaine stuffed w/ Spanish Goat Cheese Favorite kitchen tool: panini grill Guilty pleasure: Famous Amos chocolate chip cookies
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Flamenco Show
808 Canyon Road, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 983-9912
1st and 3rd Wednesdays
NATIVE AMERICAN SAN FRANCISCO STREET
AMAYA RESTAURANT
AT HOTEL SANTA FE BOLD NATIVE CUISINE
1500 Paseo De Peralta Santa Fe, NM 505.982.1200
IT’S BACK!!
BAR & GRILL THE SAN FRANCISCO STREET BAR & GRILL ESTABLISHED ITS new “upstairs” home overlooking Santa Fe’s historic Don Gaspar and San Francisco Streets. The casual atmosphere, intriguing artwork and old mesquite wood bar are reminiscent of the plaza area at the turn of the last century. It was owner Rob Day who originated the American bistro concept for San Francisco Street Bar and Grill in 1985. The restaurant, featured on the front page of the New York Times travel section, in Gourmet magazine and in Esquire Magazine, offers “the best hamburger in Santa Fe,” premium grilled steaks and chicken breast, a T-bone pork steak, four different pastas, fresh seafood and an eclectic list of salads and homemade soups.
an American Bistro Premium Spirits Wines by the glass Micro-brews on tap Creative American Food Serving downtown Santa Fe since 1985
on the SW corner of the Plaza 50 E San Francisco St 982-2044 www.sanfranbargrill.com
Creative Southwest Cuisine in a special setting! Private dining for Parties Patio Dining
Rob launched the Santa Fe Bar and Grill at De Vargas Center in the summer of 2002 featuring creative southwest cuisine. Eight draft beers are provided on tap and sixteen wines are available by the glass. The tequila and Margarita list offer the classic Mexican & Santa Fe cocktails, including Mexico's more unique tequilas. Interior design incorporates a hand-tooled bar and authentic furniture by Esteban Chapital of Puebla, Mexico. Antique copper and ceramic pots are displayed above vibrant still life paintings by artist, Ricardo Montes Salcido of Guadalajara. The new San Francisco Street Bar and Grill and the Santa Fe Bar and Grill are both favorites of long-time Santa Feans and visitors to the City Different. Congratulations to Rob and Staff!
Great Margaritas 16 Wines by the glass 8 premium beers on draft
5 blocks North of the Plaza 187 Paseo de Peralta on the Southwest corner in De Vargas Center 982-3033 www.santafebargrill.com
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1. MARTIN RIOS Executive Chef at the ledgendary Old House Restaurant located in the Eldorado Hotel, Santa Fe's largest downtown property. 2. LEONARD TREJO Executive Chef with GREG GRISSOM and KIM LUJAN from one of Santa Fe's favorite night spots. Vanessie Santa Fe is celebrating 22 years of service. 3. MATTHEW SOTO and GREG GRISSOM with Vanessie Santa Fe, a Continental Grill and Piano Bar located off Guadalupe and West Alameda. 4. The Culinary Team of XAVIER MONTANO, SCOTT GARRET and Executive Chef RAHM FAMA of Fuego Restaurant an extraordinary restaurant located in the Historic La Posada Resort & Spa on East Palace Avenue. 5. WALTER MANIKOWSKI Executive Chef of the Hotel St. Francis' restaurant, The Club, comes to Santa Fe after being with The Sea Lodge at La Jolla Shores in La Jolla, California. 6. JAMES CAMPBELL CARUSO Executive Chef of the famous El Farol Restaurant on Canyon Road, serves a selection of his famous Spanish Tapas. 7. AL LUCERO, Owner of Maria's New Mexican Kitchen, a Santa Fe favorite, introduces his second edition of The Great Margarita Book. 8. Cafe Paris & Bakery, located on the famous Burro Alley in Santa Fe's downtown historic district, brings you a little touch of France. 9. MICHAEL O'REILLY proprietor of the ever-popular O'Keeffe Cafe is a........real wine guy! 10. FERNANDO OLEA, Executive Chef & Owner of La Taqueria fame, offers warm hospitality and excellent cuisine. 11. KELLY ROGERS will serve as Executive Chef of Rooney's Tavern, the new Irish Pub opening in the Spring of 2004 on Guadalupe Street. Rumors have it that Fish & Chips will be on the menu. 12. JERRY CROSS the Executive Chef of The Pi単on Grill, continues to serve real culinary delights in this charming old adobe. The Pi単on Grill is located in the Hilton of Santa Fe.
TRADITIONAL MEXICAN
VIKKI HOSTS CULINARY TOURS
NULMAN EXCITING CULINARY TOURS OF TUSCANY, PROVENCE AND MEXICO Vikki Nulman is well known as the executive chef/co-owner of The Canyon Restaurant as well as the soon-to-open SOL, a new breakfast/brunch/lunch restaurant located at 802 Canyon Road, featuring designer hamburgers and pizzas, authentic barbeque, Belgian waffles, potato pancakes plus beer on tap... all at very friendly everyday prices. But Vikki has also been busy with another venture, called Market Basket Travelers, which has lead culinary tours of foreign countries for the last 4 years. Chef Vikki's trips to Tuscany in western Italy, Provence in southern France and the charming town of Alamos in Sonora, Mexico are culinary and cultural adventures. Guests stay in private villas or deluxe small hotels, visit local markets, bakeries, pasta, cheese and olive oil factories, wineries, tequila distilleries and more. Chef Nulman gives cooking classes and demonstrations and hosts elaborate multicourse dinners featuring dishes made by the chef and her guests. To learn more about Market Basket Travelers and its schedule of trips, contact Vikki Nulman at chefvikki@aol.com or call The Canyon Restaurant.
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The Canyon Restaurant 731 Canyon Road, Santa Fe 505/984-3270
Let La Taqueria’s warm atmosphere accompany you on an exciting culinary adventure. Using simple yet distinctive preparation techniques, Chef Fernando Olea reveals the roots of traditional Mexican cooking to indulge you in one of the world’s greatest cuisines. Monday- Saturday 11-9
LA TAQUERIA FERNANDO OLEA EXECUTIVE CHEF/OWNER
1620 St. Michaels Drive Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 474-0791
NEW MEXICAN
We wrote the book on Margaritas... ... AGAIN!
MARIA’S
NEW MEXICAN KITCHEN AL LUCERO OWNER
555 W. Cordova Road Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 983-7929
2nd edition
order from: amazon.com barnesandnoble.com your local bookstore or at Maria’s! “Our Authentic New Mexican Cuisine is Outstanding too.” Lunch and Dinner Every Day!
PET FRIENDLY N E W M E X I C O
Quality Inn • 99 Spacious Rooms • Special Group Rates • Cable TV • Restaurant & Lounge • Banquet & Meeting Rooms
Skiing is just a half hour away at the Santa Fe Ski Basin, with direct access to Taos, Red River, Angel Fire, and the breathtaking scenery of northern New Mexico.
Zia Publishing’s Mia was rescued from the Silver City Shelter and does a great job greeting staff and visitors.
ELKHORN LODGE Our country lodge, on banks of Rio Chama in 10 acre park setting, includes cabins, rooms, cafe and chuckwagon supper show. Pets Welcome! Rt. 1 Box 45 • Chama, NM 87520 (505) 756-2105 fax: 505-756-2638 1-800-532-8874 www.elkhornlodge.net
3011 Cerrillos Road • Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505 (505) 471-1211 • (800) 228-5151 Fax (505) 438-9535 I-25, Exit Cerrillos Road, four Miles to Inn
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EL MESSON LODGE & CONFERENCE CENTER
VISUALIZE. . .
then ACCESSORIZE!
Enjoy 20 acres of beautiful views and walks on the Chama River. Clean spacious rooms, picnic area with tables, corrals and recreational areas nearby. Pets welcome! PO Box 647 • Chama, NM 87520 505.756.2114 • Res: 866.543.6241 www.elmeson.org
The North Face Photos © from top: Cliff Leight, Melissa McManus & Jim Thornburg
INN ON THE ALAMEDA
Gear up at Northern New Mexico’s Premier Outdoor Store featuring the most advanced equipment, accessories, apparel and footwear for visualizing and realizing your outdoor goals.
Nestled in the Heart of Santa Fe, relax in a garden courtyard setting. One pet only per room, strict 30 lb. limit, $20 nightly fee, subject to availability. 303 E. Alameda • Santa Fe, NM 87501 (888) 335-3407 info@inn-alameda.com www.innon the alameda.com
FECHIN INN A $50 fee per stay, limited to dogs less than 25 lbs. 227 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 (888) 751-1001 505-751-1000 www.fechin-inn.com
TECA-TU
“where our work is your play” 328 South Guadalupe 505-984-8221 OPEN 7 DAYS SALES
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Teca-Tu, a Paws Worthy Emporium & Deli offers you and your pets a bowwowie-meowie shopping experience. 500 Montezuma • Santa Fe, NM 87501 505-982-9374 • www.tecatu.com
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CITIES OF GOLD CASINO CITIES OF GOLD HOTEL TOWA GOLF RESORT “A Hale Irwin Masterpiece”
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POEH MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER
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1.800.455.3313 / 15 Scenic Miles North of Santa Fe on Hwy. 84/285 / www.citiesofgold.com
ELEGANT DINING IN ONE OF S A N TA F E ’ S M O S T H I S TO R I C S E T T I N G S “FINDING A GEM OF A RESTAURANT hidden inside a hotel chain is rare indeed...the FOOD IS TOP-NOTCH and the atmosphere is ELEGANT. We left feeling utterly SATED AND SATISFIED, glad to know that we had stumbled upon a place we would return to for a special CELEBRATION or simply to enjoy a SUPERB MEAL.” — Lynn Cline, The New Mexican
R E S E RVAT I O N S S U G G E S T E D : 986-6400 Dinner: 5 PM – 9PM • Validated Parking 308 West San Francisco • Santa Fe
See for yourself why Santa Fe is a top choice for destinations in the U.S. and around the world. Newly renovated Guestrooms and Guest Suites.
1-800-336-3676
505-988-2811
100 Sandoval Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501• www.hiltonofsantafe.com
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Central Mountains “SPECTACULAR!” HOW ELSE CAN THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN REGION of northern New Mexico be described? The state’s highest peaks, lakes, tumbling rivers and colorful sandstone formations provide stunning backdrops for a century of nationally acclaimed art from Georgia O’Keeffe, Nicolai Fechin and the early Taos artists. Climb aboard a narrow gage steam-driven train at Chama, run the whitewater rapids through the Rio Grande Gorge, or ride a horse-drawn wagon at Bobcat Pass. World-class skiing and snowmobile excursions, hiking, fishing, horseback riding and golf charge the imaginations of outdoor enthusiasts with the option of evenings at the casinos. Bandelier National Monument, the Pecos National Historical Park, Taos Pueblo World Heritage Site, and the missions and sanctuaries of Indian pueblos and Spanish villages provide a striking account of Native American evolution prior to and during the years of Spanish colonization. Kit Carson Museums and Ft. Union National Monument on the Santa Fe National Historic Trail depict the lives of early pioneers, and the Victorian homes of Las Vegas represent the arrival of the railroad. The Los Alamos Historical Museum spans the more recent era of atomic power development. Delve into the adventure, the arts and the history of an incredible Central Mountain experience.
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Los Alamos
Photo © Dale Coker
Combining Nature With Science
A MOUNTAIN
COMMUNITY BUILT FOR THE GREATEST COLLECTION of scientific minds in modern history, Los Alamos is home to the cutting edge research facilities of Los Alamos National Laboratories. Located just 30 miles northeast of New Mexico’s historic capitol and surrounded by the cultures of the ancient Anasazi, Spanish colonials and today’s native Pueblo peoples, Los Alamos is not only a center for the sciences, but a hub for recreation, relaxation and indigenous exploration. The Bradbury Science Museum and the Los Alamos Historical Museum provide a history of the Manhattan Project and exhibits of research and scientific works in progress at the national laboratory. The science museum contains 40 high tech, interactive exhibits. Bandelier National Monument is a collection of a thousand Anasazi sites from the 12th century. Foundations and remains of walls reveal the pueblo-style dwellings that once stood on the valley floor. Visitors can also climb through the small dwellings that were carved into the cliffs. The Puyé Cliff Dwellings on the Santa Clara Pueblo are another example of walled homes tucked into the sides of cliffs. An ancient Anasazi village sits on top of the pine-covered mesa above the cliffs. Both Bandelier and Puyé have reconstructed ceremonial kivas. Fishing and camping are available in the nearby Pueblo recreation area. The recently established Valles Caldera National Preserve includes 95,000 acres of grassland and forest and a volcano that exploded and collapsed over a million years ago. Anasazi ruins to the north and south, Pajarito Ski Area to the west, Valles Caldera National Preserve and the peaceful Jeméz Mountains, hot springs and spas to the Southwest, make Los Alamos an intriguing mountain destination for building both recreational and educational opportunities.
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Photo © Dale Coker Photo © Dale Coker
opposite: Capilla de la Sagranda Familia church near Black Mesa was built in 1926. above: Valles Caldera National Preserve in the fall. below: The Bradbury Science Museum operated by Los Alamos National Lab contains 40 interactive exhibits.
EVENTS Jan
1 3 6-31 22-23 Feb 6-8 10 Mar Apr
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Santo Domingo Pueblo Corn Dance. 852-4400 R.W. Hampton, Cowboy Singer and Songwriter. 672-9810 Santa Fe Opera Exhibit. 662-8240 San Ildefonso Feast Day. 455-3549 Valentine’s Day Fundraiser Telethon 2004. 662-7228 Linda Aldrich speaks on “Los Alamos, The Ranch School Years”. 662-6272 Kiwanis Club Second Annual Auction Gala. 490-2288 Old Laguna Pueblo Harvest Dance Los Alamos Fitness Fair and Bodybuilding Competition. 662-5232 LAGA Easter Egg Hunt. 662-8139 100th Birthday Party for J.R. Oppenheimer. 982-7864 Spring Arts and Crafts Fair. 663-0477 San Felipe Pueblo St. Phillip’s Feast Day and Corn Dance Kick Off to Bicycle Month. 661-8687 Annual High Altitude Bandelier Marathon. 672-9519 Kite Festival. 662-8173 Memorial Day Best Ball Golf Tournament. 662-8139 Jemez Pueblo Ann. Red Rocks Arts &Crafts Show. 834-7235 LAGA Father Son Daughter Golf Tournament. 662-8139 Chamberfest. 661-4844 Picuris Pueblo High Country Arts & Crafts Fair. 587-2519 34th Eight No. Indian Pueblos Annual Arts and Crafts Fair. Buick Scramble Golf Tournament. 662-8139 27th Annual Summer Arts & Crafts Fair. 662-9331 Pueblo Revolt Day. Eight Northern Indian Pueblos. Los Alamos County Festival, Fair and Rodeo. 662-8173 Los Alamos C of C 2nd Ann. Golf Tournament. 661-4844 Los Alamos Golf Association Slugfest. 662-8139 Harvest Arts and Crafts Fair. 662-9331 Dixon Studio Tour. 758-1028 Annual Affordable Art Sale. 662-9331 MainStreet Electric Light Parade. 930-2468 Holy Innocents Day Children’s Dance. 753-7326
LOCATION Los Alamos is located on NM 502 near Bandelier Nat’l.Monument, 14 miles west of Pojoaque between Santa Fe and Española. TOUR ROUTE Travel 14 miles east on NM 502 back to Pojoaque to continue traveling north on US 84/285 to Española. MORE INFORMATION Los Alamos Chamber (505) 662-8105 or (800) 444-0707 www.visit.losalamos.com
Alcove House at Bandelier National Monument
Experience the extraordinary legacy of the Los Alamos area. From the centuries old Pueblo ruins of Bandelier to the world renowned scientific community that shaped the course of history, Los Alamos continues to excel in innovative technology for the 21st century. Enjoy our diverse culture, breathtaking scenery, fascinating museums, abundant wildlife and many activities such as golf, hiking, biking, camping, rock climbing, ice skating, fishing, skiing, kayaking and much more. Call today for a copy of the Los Alamos Visitors Guide. While in Los Alamos, please consider the following hotels, or call the toll free number below for information on our many Bed & Breakfasts: Best Western Hampton Inn & Suites Holiday Inn Express Los Alamos Inn & 2455 Trinity Drive Conference Center Hilltop House Hotel 124 State Road 4 400 Trinity Drive 800-462-0936
Los Alamos/White Rock 505-672-3838
800-HOLIDAY 505-661-1110
2201 Trinity Drive 800-279-9279
Information: 800-444-0707 or 505-662-8105
visit.losalamos.com
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Taos
The Soul of the Southwest
TAOS IS
enveloped by an atmosphere that inspires the genius dwelling within each of us. We feel drawn to Mother Earth and our senses are revived as we breathe in the aura of Taos. The spirit of the pueblo Indians, Spanish conquistadors, territorial figures and the Taos Society of Artists are amply captured in the community’s museums and restored homes and keep the creative flame of Taos illuminated.
Taos Pueblo is considered to be the oldest continuously inhabited community in the USA A hundred galleries showcase the works of artists past and present, local and international. Scattered within walking distance around the plaza and along side streets lined with bright hollyhocks and geraniums, the galleries invite the visitor to become one with the works. World-class contemporary fine art, southwestern art, sculpture, ceramic and crafts make Taos a buyer’s choice. Weavings and jewelry beg to be worn and the aromas of local culinary creations add the finishing touch to a successful day. Inhabited for a millennium, the multistoried Taos Pueblo World Heritage Site north of town has long intrigued international scholars, artists and photographers. With a backdrop of New Mexico’s tallest peaks, the earthen tones of the dwellings, bread ovens and mission create an inspiring experience. The Indians also operate a smoke-free gaming casino. Wheeler Peak at over 13,000 feet looks down on the world-class Taos Ski Basin. During the warmer months the area provides a scenic chair lift and trails for hiking, biking, horseback trips, llama treks and fishing. The Rio Grande Gorge Bridge is the nation’s second highest suspension bridge and offers a breathtaking view of the river 650 feet below. The San Francisco de Asís mission at Ranchos de Taos is one of the state’s most photographed and painted structures.
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EVENTS Jan
Mar Apr May
A site for retreat-style meetings to the human spirit... Georgia O’Keeffe stayed here, as well as many other notables, such as, D.H. Lawrence, Ansel Adams, Martha Graham and Carl Jung.
240 Morada Lane • Taos, New Mexico 87571
505-751-9686 • 800-846-2235 fax: 505-751-0365
E:mail: mabel@mabeldodgeluhan.com • www.mabeldodgeluhan.com
Jun
Sep Oct Nov Dec
23-Feb 1 Winter Wine Festival. 776-2291 Feb 4-Mar 31 Tilling the Soil of Opportunity. 758-8731 19-24 Mardi Gras in the Mountains. 800-348-6444 28 Enchanted Forest Just Desserts Eat & Ski. 754-2374 6-7 Enchanted Circle Art Expo. 754-1708 20-21 Ernie Blake Birthday Celebration. 776-2291 3-May 22 ECO Arts Show. 758-1486 23-25 Women Spirit. 737-0542 1 Gala Benefit, The Taos Center for Arts. 758-2052 3 Taos Pueblo Santa Cruz Feast Day. 758-1028 1-31 Spring Arts. 758-3873 7-9 Ann. Taos Spring Arts & Crafts Fair. 737-2913 8-9 Mother’s Day Music Festival. 758-4491 8-9 Colors of Courage, Community Event Honoring Bataan Veterans. 737-2642 22 2nd Annual Folk Life Festival at Millicent Rogers Museum. 758-2462 28 22nd Ann. Memorial Day Biker Run. 800-348-6444 11 Taos Pueblo San Antonio Feast Day. 758-1028 25-27 Solar Music. 758-9191 26-27 Rodeo de Taos and Dance. 758-8905 Aug 19-Sep 6 3rd Annual Miniatures Show & Sale. 758-3462 20-Sep 6 Music from Angel Fire. 888-377-3300 TBA Annual Visual Arts Event. 758-2052 4-Oct 23 Fall Festival of Performing Arts. 758-2052 24-Oct 11 30th Annual Taos Fall Arts Festival. 758-7556 15-16 Taos Storytelling Festival. 758-0081 TBA 21st Ann. Yuletide Arts & Crafts Fair. 737-2629 4 7th Annual Holiday Fiesta. 758-2462 TBA Yuletide Caroling & Tree Lighting. 737-2629 24 Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade at Area Ski Resorts. 31 New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade & Fireworks at Area Ski Resorts.
LOCATION Taos is located at the junction of US 64, NM 68 and NM 522 on the plateau between New Mexico’s highest peaks and deepest gorge, 70 miles north of Santa Fe. TOUR ROUTE Travel 54 miles east on US 64 through Eagle Nest to Cimarron and 88 miles southeast on NM 58 and I-25 to Las Vegas. MORE INFORMATION Taos Chamber of Commerce (505) 758-3873 or (800) 732-8267 www.taoschamber.com
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227 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 www.fechininn.com
505-751-1000 888-751-1001 505-751-7338 fax
Discover the creative ambiance designed to reflect the art of Nicolai Fechin. The interiors, paintings, hand-carved woodwork and Fechin’s prints welcome you into the artistic lifestyle of Taos. And the Inn will pamper you with amenities right down to the plush terry robes in every room.
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Española Valley Deep Roots and Rich Traditions
The Anasazi culture was first on the scene and began building communities in the foothills above Española almost a thousand years ago.
THE ESPAÑOLA VALLEY
with its strong overlap of Indian, Hispanic and Anglo heritage, is the junction of rivers, highways and cultures. The artisans of the Spanish Villages line the High Road to Taos, while the native pueblo peoples fill the river route between historic Santa Fe and Taos. Side-trip byways lead to the science-driven community of Los Alamos, the Anasazi ruins of Bandelier and Puyé, the bathhouses of Ojo Caliente and the colorful lake regions between Georgia O’Keeffe’s Abiquiu and the narrow gage railroad town of Chama. Casinos, offering Las Vegas gaming and a broad spectrum of performers, have established the valley as an entertainment venue for north-central New Mexico. The cultural endeavors funded by the casinos include pueblo museums and learning centers. The Anasazi culture began building communities in the foothills above Española almost a thousand years ago. The descendants of the ancient ones migrated from Bandelier and Puyé to the river bottoms 400 years later to become today’s Pueblo Indians. Seven individual pueblos currently thrive within 25 miles of Española. Spanish Governor Don Juan de Oñate established the first capital of New Mexico in the valley at San Juan Pueblo in 1598. In Española, the plaza and cultural center includes a replica of the church Oñate built that same year. The Spanish villages that emerged from these original settlements continue to offer visitors the calendar of a bygone era. Anglo influence arrived when Española was established as a railroad stop in the 1880’s. The ensuing
above: The Santuario de Chimayó is the destination of numerous traditional pilgrimages of men and women of all ages seeking help and guidance. In the Spanish Village of Chimayó, where the earth had long been said to have healing powers, a local villager named Don Bernardo Abeyta had a vision and religious experience that eventually led the people of Chimayó to conclude that the location is a place where miracles can happen.
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cultural exchange combined with the influx over the years of some of the great artists and scientists of our time has given the valley an important role to fill in the Santa FeTaos corridor.
EVENTS Jan 6
Jun Jul Nov Dec
Nambe Pueblo Buffalo, Deer and Antelope Dances. 455-2036 Apr 11 Nambe Pueblo Bow and Arrow Dance. 455-2036 12-May 13 Espanola Valley Student Art Show. 351-0945 7 Tesuque Pueblo Corn Dance. 983-2667 22 Pojoaque Pueblo Annual Butterfly Run Walk. 455-3901 4 Nambe Pueblo Celebration of the Waterfall. 455-2036 11 Tesuque Pueblo San Diego Feast Day. 983-2667 28-Dec 31 Espanola Valley Fiber Art Center Holiday Showcase and Sale. 747-3577 12 Pojoaque Pueblo Guadalupe Feast Day. 455-3901
LOCATION Española is located at the junction of US 84 and 285 and NM 30, 76, and 68 on the Rio Grande, 25 miles north of Santa Fe. TOUR ROUTE Take a side trip from Española, 22 miles west on US 84 to Abiquiú and another 58 miles to Chama. Return to Española to travel 47 miles north on NM 68 to Taos. MORE INFORMATION Española Chamber (505) 753-2831 www.espanolanmchamber.com
Unique Contemporary Bronze Sculpture and Traditional Woodcarving by award-winning artist Marco A. Oviedo Visit our gallery and studio in Chimayo on the High Road to Taos State Road 76. HC 64 Box 23A Chimayo, NM 87522 1.2 miles east of junction with County Road 98
505.351.2280 www.oviedoart.com
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Chama A picturesque mountain community.
STRADDLING THE CHAMA
RIVER NEAR THE Colorado border, the mountain village of Chama is surrounded by spectacular scenery and exciting outdoor opportunities. The quaint shops, coffee houses, Victorian inns and local restaurants are jolted awake early on summer mornings by whistle blasts from the Cumbres and Toltec steam locomotives preparing for their daily run. Oilers are checked, the boilers are brought up to temperature and the experience begins. The narrow gauge train, loaded with railroad enthusiasts, history buffs and lots of folks who simply appreciate raw beauty, carries its passengers through lush green meadows and over high mountain passes from Chama to Antonito, Colorado, and back to Chama in the late afternoon. In the fall after the whistles stop and before the snow sets in, hiking, biking, horseback riding and fishing continue into that perfect brisk season for outdoor activities. Large and small game trophy hunters also share the brilliant fall colors of the cottonwoods along the river and the aspen of higher elevations. Winter brings incredible snowmobile opportunities in the high plateaus above Chama. Outings in rented snowmobiles follow miles of forest trails through mountain wonderlands. With the advent of Spring, wildflowers burst from the departing snow pack and we are back into fishing, hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Heron Lake and El Vado Lake State Parks offer year-round activities.
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Outdoor activities and the narrow gauge railroad keep Chama bustling year round. Enjoy 20 Acres of Beautiful Views & Walks on the Chama River
above: The Brazos Cliffs provide a backdrop to the 1800’s San José Parrish at Los Ojos, as well as an invitation to Chama area hiking, fishing and lodging.
Clean Spacious Rooms Phones — Cable TV Free In-Room Coffee Recreational Areas nearby Picnic area w/Tables Corrals
Seminars & Retreats Conference Rooms Microwaves Special Group Rates Major Credit Cards Accepted
PO Box 647 Chama, NM 87520
Ph: 505.756.2114 www.elmeson.org Email: info@elmeson.org Res: 866.513.6241
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Fine Apparel & Gifts The Best Espresso • Clothing and accessories by David Kahn, Sacred Threads, Cut Loose, and True Grit • A complete line of Brighton jewelry and accessories • Hand and body treatments by Camille Beckman • Our Espresso Bar features Red Rock Roasters coffee and is home of the World Famous Fudge Factory
505.756.1000 503 Terrace Ave. Chama, NM
mtviewmall@chama.com
HIGH COUNTRY RESTAURANT & SALOON
EVENTS
Rustic Saloon with full Bar and Wine List
Feb
Hand Cut Choice Steaks Fresh Fish and Seafood Pasta, Mexican and Country Style Cooking Hamburgers, Sandwiches, Kids Menu Special Events
Open 7 days a week 11 am - 10 pm Live Music Friday & Saturday Night Sunday Breakfast Buffet
756-2384
2299 HWY. 17 CHAMA, NM
11 15 Mar 13 18 Apr 24 May 28-30 29 Jul 4 16
Jicarilla Powwow at Dulce, NM. 505-759-3242 Chama Chili Ski ClassiC 505-756-2306 Annual Fireman’s Ball at Foster’s. 756-2306 VFW – St. Patrick’s Day Dinner. 756-2306 Tierra Wools Spring Harvest Fest. 505-588-7231 Chama Valley Spring Fling. 756-1617 Cumbres Toltec SRR Opening Day. 756-2151 Fireworks Display at Gallegos Park. 756-2306 Jicarilla Little Beaver Celebration at Dulce 505-759-3242 18 Jicarilla Little Beaver Rodeo, Dulce 505-759-3242 25 San Jose Fiesta at Los Ojos, NM. 505-588-7868 Aug 12-15 Chama Days. 477-0149 14 Chama Days Parade. 477-0149 Sep 5 Santo Nino Fiesta at Tierra Amarillla 505-588-0128 18 Tierra Wools Fall Harvest Fest. at Los Ojos 505-588-7231 Oct 15-16 Beta Sigma Phi Annual Bazaar. 756-2306 17 Cumbres Toltec SRR Closing Day. 1-888-286-2737 Dec 4 Chama Christmas Lights. 756-2306 4-5 Chama Christmas Sampler. 756-2306
Supper Show Cabin & Room Lodging Available at the Elkhorn Lodge following the EHL Chuckwagon Supper Show
Cowboy Grub and Live Cowboy Music Entertainment make for a great family outing! Saturday & Sunday evenings, May til September
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above: Snow is cleared from the Cumbres and Toltec narrow gauge tracks in preparation for the daily summer runs from Chama.
CUMBRES SCENIC RAILROAD
& TOLTEC No one should pass up the chance to explore a segment of the American West from the window of a classic steam-driven train. The Cumbres & Toltec between Chama and Antonito, Colorado, is the longest narrow gauge railroad in the country. Truly breath-taking photo opportunities of peaks and valleys, tunnels, gorges and trestles are around every bend of its 64 miles. For professional and amateur photographers, writers and people who enjoy thrilling adventures, the train departs Chama daily from mid-May through mid-October. CENTRAL MOUNTAINS/CHAMA
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Just a Short 20-Minute Drive from Chama South on State Hwy. 84 and East on State Road 512 Well Worth the Drive From Anywhere Serving Fine Foods, Wine, and Spirits Open Mid-May thru October • Please Call for Hours Package Sales Available
Photo courtesy Chama Chamber of Commerce
Ask Us About Your Special Event Banquet!!! 505.588.7842
P.O. Box 975 • Chama, NM 87520 For Reservations:
800.289.1421
top: Bold vistas and scenic intricacies surround the community of Chama. above: Quaint shops and restaurants contribute to Chama’s mountain village image.
An Unusual Gallery & Potter’s Studio 612 Terrace • Chama, NM 505.756.1055 BLUHeron.com
Most Comprehensive Collection of Local Artists 567 Terrace • Chama, NM 505.756.2604
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Gift, Shirt, & Jewelry Shop 534 Terrace • Chama, NM 505.756.2963 Beads & Folk Art 675 S. Terrace • Chama, NM 505.756.1590
LOCATION Chama is located at the west end of the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad 87 miles from Taos on US 64, and 106 miles miles from Santa Fe on US 84. TOUR ROUTE From Chama, drive 80 miles on US 84 back to Española or in warmer months, drive 86 miles on US 64 to Taos. MORE INFORMATION Chama Valley Chamber of Commerce (505) 756-2306 (800) 477-0149 www.chamavalley.com Jicarilla Apache Tribe (505) 759-3242
Abiquiu
Unique formations captured the heart of Georgia O’Keeffe.
in the Heart of the Chama River Valley
THE SOLACE
and beauty of Abiquiu became the features often painted by the incredibly talented and fiercely independent Georgia O’Keeffe. The brightly colored sandstone bluffs that fill the Chama River Valley won her love and are readily recognized in much of her art. Her rambling home and studio in the village of Abiquiu can be toured with sufficient prior notice. O’Keeffe’s earlier home at Ghost Ranch is now a retreat and conference center that includes the Florence Hawley Ellis Museum of Anthropology and the Ruth Hall Museum of Paleontology, both open to the public. The area’s spirituality and inspiring qualities have drawn several religious groups into the area. The Presbyterian Church manages Ghost Ranch and the Order of St. Benedict maintains Christ in the Desert Monastery. Both welcome visitors and offer contemplative hiking trails that can no doubt contribute to peace of mind. The Chama River that races through the area was harnessed to form Abiquiu Lake. It offers fishing, camping, swimming, picnicking, boating and windsurfing with restrooms, shower facilities, grills EVENTS and camper hookups. Oct 11-12 Abiquiu Studio Tour. 685-4505 Echo Amphitheater is a natural sandstone LOCATION Abiquiu is located on theater northeast of Abiquiu on US 84 with US 84 on the Rio Chama, 22 miles camping and picnicking facilities. Southeast northwest of Española. of Abiquiu, Poshouinge Ruins offers inter- TOUR ROUTE Travel southeast on US 84 back to NM 68 to continue pretive signage and two vista areas overlook- the trip from Española to Taos. ing the picturesque Chama River Valley. MORE INFORMATION Abiquiu Inn (800) 447-5621 www.abiquinn.com Ghost Ranch (877) 804-4678 above: Old adobe structures heighten the mystique of www.newmexico-ghostranch.org the Chama River valley near Abiquiú.
Timeless Tranquility an Hour from Santa Fe
• Lodging • Fine Dining • Regional Gallery • Unique Gifts Highway 84 • Abiquiu, NM
Reservations Suggested
800-447-5621 505-685-4378 www.abiquiuinn.com
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Rociada
A Tiny Mountain Hamlet
THE BEAUTY
of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains beckons visitors and retirees to the small community of Rociada each year. Visitors come to Rociada and the village community of Pendaries (Panda-ray) to relax and enjoy the mild mountain temperatures during the summer. Named after its original land owner, Jean Pendaries, the small village is known for its captivating morning views and amazing high mountain golf course. Jean Pendaries, who emigrated to Rociada from Gascony, France, in 1875, was instrumental in developing the area. The Frenchman built a sawmill and gristmill to grind grains for his neighbors and friends. He built a home for his growing family and soon became a substantial citizen in the area. One of his daughters, Margarita, married a young man named José Baca. They later became the patrones of the 5,000-acre ranch. In 1949, C.D. (Toad) and Donna Leon purchased the ranch and buildings, ushering in a new era for Pendaries.
They turned the Old Mill into a supper club
and cocktail lounge, installed a golf course and an eight-room guesthouse over-looking the Old Mill. The Leons soon realized the need for a restaurant for all of their guests, which eventually led to moving the lounge from the Mill to its present location – the Moosehead Saloon. Over time, other additions were made, including the construction of ten more guest rooms. Today, Pendaries is an amazing place for guests and homeowners to get away and relax. The breath-taking views at 7,500 feet call golfers to Pendaries’ 18-hole course. Pendaries also provides guests with overnight accommodations, conference facilities, a golf shop, restaurant and saloon. The golf course and resort are open May thru October each year. Rociada is located just 30 minutes north of Las Vegas, the last major stop on the old Santa Fe Trail. Both Santa Fe and Taos are just an hour and a half away from Rociada, offering travelers other sightseeing destinations while in the area.
A fishing lake shares the golf course at scenic Pendaries.
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LOCATION Rociada is located on NM 105 north of Las Vegas on the east slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. TOUR ROUTE Travel 20 miles south on NM 518/94/105 back to Las Vegas. MORE INFORMATION Pendaries Office (505) 425-3561 or (800) 733-5267
Las Vegas
Photos courtesy Tapetes de Lana
Preserving the region’s weaving heritage
DON JUAN DE OÑATE
INTRODUCED NATIVE Americans to wool in 1598 as the Spanish Colonizers entered New Mexico with their Iberian Churro sheep. A non-profit group in Las Vegas has revived Spanish weaving techniques utilizing both traditional Rio Grande and contemporary designs in an effort to develop employment opportunities in local rural areas and to preserve an industry that accentuates the region’s heritage. Tapetes de Lana began in Las Vegas in 1998 focused on training low-income and unemployed individuals in the art of weaving and the marketing of their textile products. The operation recently received funding to purchase buildings in the mountain village of Mora for expanding the program. The new weaving center opened in the summer of 2003 and renovation of the other buildings is in progress. 92
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A Feast for the Eyes..... A Step Back in Time.....
The Mora program, in addition to the two weaving centers, will include a Performing Arts Center, the only one in the county; a Culinary Arts Center to be used for community college classes, special occasions and to help local entrepreneurs; a Rural Arts Workshop for teaching traditional crafts to local residents, college credit art classes for high school students and art classes for elementary students; and the construction of a Spinning Mill for the production of alpaca, wool and other yarns and fabrics. Visitors can visit the weaving studios on the Las Vegas Plaza and at the junction of NM 518 and NM 434 in Mora. Products include blankets, rugs, ponchos, table runners, place mats, coasters and fashion accessories. Custom textiles can be ordered.
Rich in Victorian Architecture. Today there remain over 900 buildings in Las Vegas on the National Historic Register. opposite: Teaching traditional crafts to local residents is a primary goal of Tapetes de Lana. above: Providing outlets for valueadded products breathes life into the weaving industry.
Rugs, Jergas, Pillows, Tablerunners, Placemats, Wall Hangings, Scarves, Shawls, Ruanas and Saddle Blankets Custom Orders Welcome Natural Dyes • Reasonable Prices Visit Tapetes de Lana’s Two Weaving Centers: 1814 Plaza, Las Vegas Plaza Las Vegas, NM 87701
Junction 518 & 434 Main Street Mora, NM
505.426.8638
505.387.2247
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Las Vegas WinterFest Valentines Day Weekend 2004 lodging & dining packages, entertainment by Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles 505-425-8631
Las Vegas/San Miguel Chamber of Commerce Exit 345 off I-25
FOR VISITOR OR EVENT INFORMATION WWW.LASVEGASNM.ORG 505-425-8631
Music in the Parks Sundays at Plaza Park, Memorial Day to Labor Day; a free summer concert series.
Fourth of July Fiestas July 4th Weekend; food, vendors, entertainment, kids activities, rodeo, car show, queen coronation and pageant. Carnegie Library’s 100th Anniversary August 2004
Places with a Past Historic Sites Tour 1st weekend in August; Las Vegas has over 900 listings on the National Historic Register, selected sites are chosen for the tour, 505-425-8803. Christmas Light Parade 1st Weekend in December; night parade, arts & crafts fair, biscochito contest, victorian home open house, carolers, luminaria displays, and great shopping.
EVENTS Jan
Feb
1 24 7 14 17
Mar 6 Apr 13 Jun Sundays 19-20 26-27 Jul Sundays 2-4 Aug TBA 7 7-8 Sep TBA Oct 9-10 Nov 26 Dec
TBA 3 4
Polar Bear Plunge at Storrie Lake. 425-5204 Miss Las Vegas Pageant. 425-7584 Science Extravaganza. 454-9242 Las Vegas WinterFest with “Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles”. 454-3238 Book signing with Johnny D. Boggs “…The Trial of Billy the Kid”. 454-9944 Regional Science Fair. 454-3557 Carson & Barnus CIRCUS. 425-7733 Music in the Parks Summer Concert Series. 425-8631 7th Annual Father’s Day Car Show, Meadow City Rodders. 425-5926 Pre-Fiesta Show at Old Town Plaza Park. 425-8631 Music in the Parks Summer Concert Series. 425-8631 4th of July Fiestas at Old Town Plaza Park. 425-8631 People’s Fair at Carnegie Park. 425-1085 Places with Past, Historic Sites Tour. 425-8803 NM Junior Rodeo Association Rodeo. 425-3850 Pecos Sheriff Posse Rodeo. 757-6671 NM Rodeo Association Finals Rodeo. 425-3850 Light Up Night, Official Kick-Off to Holiday Season. 425-8631 Las Posadas at Pecos National Monument. 757-3050 Victorian Home Holiday Open House. 425-8803 Annual Christmas Light Parade. 425-8631
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LOCATION Las Vegas straddles I-25 on the Santa Fe National Historic Trail. TOUR ROUTE Take side trips north on NM 518/94/105 to Rociada; east on I-25 and NM 161 to Ft. Union National Monument and west on I-25 to Pecos National Historical Park. Travel 64 miles west on I-25 to Santa Fe, completing the Central Mountains Tour. MORE INFORMATION Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce (505) 425-8631 or (800) 832-5947 www.lasvegasnm.net above: Chapel mural on NM Hwy. 65 north of Las Vegas to Montezuma Castle.
Central Plains PREHISTORIC DINOSAURS AND MEN, HISTORIC ROUTE 66 AND recreational lakes are the attractions that captivate Central Plains visitors. Tucumcari and Portales tout their ancient critters while Tucumcari still clings to the aura of Route 66. History buffs may disagree, but the grave of Billy the Kid is still reported to be in Ft. Sumner, and fans of Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison should know that their major hits were recorded at Norman Petty Studio in Clovis. Major recreational lakes are located on the area’s Pecos and Canadian Rivers. Conchas Lake State Park and Ute Lake State Park are accessed from Tucumcari and Santa Rosa Lake State Park, the Blue Hole and Sumner Lake State Park can be reached from Santa Rosa. Since dinosaurs left their footprints across the mesas near Tucumcari, the local community college created the world’s largest collection of life-size prehistoric bronze skeletons for the Mesalands Dinosaur Museum. Near Portales, 10,000 year old man-made points were found in mammoth remains as explained at the Blackwater Draw Archeological Site and Museum. Historic Route 66 advocates should definitely exit the freeway at Tucumcari to view the 50’s and 60’s era neon lights and buildings. An entourage of Corvettes or Harleys in front of the convention center is a clear indication that Tucumcari takes its nostalgia seriously.
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in Tucumcari, the heart of the Mother Road, on Historic Route 66! Nestled amidst beautiful mesas and looking like a 1950’s movie set, Tucumcari is “The Gateway to New Mexico” on I-40. From Route 66 memorabilia to dinosaurs, Tucumcari offers something for everyone! Don’t miss the Mesalands Dinosaur Museum, a first class museum housing the world’s largest collection of spectacular full-scale bronze cast dinosaur skeletons. To know the history of Tucumcari and Route 66, stop by the Tucumcari Historical Museum. Take a picture in front of the Route 66 Memorial at the Convention Center. Tour the town at night to see those famous Route 66 Neon Signs. Take a trip to Ute Lake or Conchas Lake State Parks, only a short drive away, and go picnicking, hiking, boating, water skiing, scuba diving, swimming, sailing, wind surfing and fishing for bass, walleye, catfish and perch. Travel along the Mesalands Scenic Byway to see mesas with names like Bulldog, Saddleback and Tucumcari Mountain and a variety of wildlife, including herds of antelope and deer, flocks of wild turkey, geese, and other rare birds. All year, special events abound with concerts, fairs, arts and crafts weekends, an International Route 66 Festival, rodeos and the Rotary Air Show, rated third in the country.
above: The former Episcopal Church on Center Street, built circa 1880’s. opposite, top: The old neon sign of the Blue Swallow Motel is proof of the town’s involvement in the 1950’s Route 66 television series, and remains a draw for Interstate 40 travelers. opposite: Historic Route 66 signs portray this historic route.
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Tucumcari/Quay County Chamber of Commerce Drawer E • Tucumcari, NM 88401
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Historic Route 66 winds through Tucumcari and leaves no doubt that 50’s and 60’s nostalgia
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Apr 3-4 Spring C.R.A.F.T. Show. 461-3544 8 Chamber of Commerce Banquet. 461-1694 19 Santa Fe Opera Apprentices. 461-3120 23-24 Logan Chuck Wagon Cook Off. 487-2722 May TBA NM Heritage Preservation Week. 461-1694 Mother Road Biker’s Rally. 461-2903 Chamber Rodeo. 461-1694 Independence Day Fireworks. 461-1694 Route 66 Celebration & Ranch Rodeo. 461-1694 Missoula Children’s Theater. 461-3120 Quay County Fair. 461-0562 Rattler Reunion. 461-0244 Nara Visa Cowboy Poetry Gathering. 633-2220 Rotary Air Show. 461-1200 Quay’Z Quilt Show. 461-3697 C.R.A.F.T. Christmas Show. 461-3092 Christmas Parade of Lights. 461-1694
LOCATION Tucumcari is located on I-40, 59 miles east of Santa Rosa, near Conchas and Ute Lakes and the Mesaland Scenic By-Way Tour. TOUR ROUTE Travel 83 miles southeast on NM 209 to Clovis. Take a side trip on NM 467 to Black Water Draw National Archaeological Site. From Clovis, travel 60 miles west on US 60 to Ft. Sumner and another 123 miles west to Mountainair. Return to Albuquerque by NM 56/337 and I-25. MORE INFORMATION Tucumcari/Quay County Chamber of Commerce (505) 461-1694
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Indian Country NATIVE AMERICAN ARTS AND CRAFTS ARE THE REAL TREASURES that eluded Spanish explorers in the mid-1500s. Artisans throughout northwest New Mexico continue to produce the unique and high quality rugs, jewelry, fetishes, pottery and furniture that could not have been perceived by the Spanish expeditions of De Niza and Coronado as the valuable commodities they are today. The mind-staggering ruins of the ancient Anasazi culture dominate the region, and include Chaco Canyon National Historic Park, Aztec Ruins National Monument, Salmon Ruins, Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado and Canyon de Chelly National Monument in Arizona. Other significant points of interest are Shiprock, El Morro National Monument, El Malpais National Monument, Bandera Crater and Ice Caves, and Window Rock, Arizona. Indian Country rates among the nation’s best locations for flyfishing. There are lakes and rivers both large and small, plentiful wildlife, superb scenery, golf, hiking, biking, camping, horse racing and gaming. Shopping the world’s largest Indian markets is considered by some to be recreation, but serious business by most.
opposite: St. Anne’s Museum and Chapel at Acomita is just minutes south of Sky City Casino on Indian Route 23 to Acoma Pueblo. INDIAN COUNTRY
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Pueblo of Zuni The Zuni are internationally renowned for their crafts.
ZUNI PUEBLO,
THE LARGEST OF NEW MEXICO’S PUEBLO reservations, is an artist's haven, with the majority of its inhabitants involved in artistic endeavors. The Zuni or A:shiwi as they refer to themselves are internationally renowned for their finely designed and crafted turquoise and silver jewelry. Fetish carvings, wooden furniture enhanced by Zuni designs, pottery, beadwork and weavings are also recognized Zuni products. Tradition still provides the main source of strength to the Zuni. Despite the fact that you can modem a memo to your boss from the local B & B, the Zuni maintain their strong ties to religious ceremonies and social pow-wows. They still bake bread in outdoor adobe ovens, and they still care for their fetishes as did their great grandparents. Depicting the history of the Zuni, the Hawikku: Echoes From Our Past exhibit funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities has opened in the heart of the Zuni village. Over 150 artifacts from the ancestral Zuni village of Hawikku have been shared on loan by the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian and eloquently displayed in the historic Hapadina Building. Hawikku is distinguished as the point of first European (Spanish) contact in the Southwest between the Pueblo Indians and the 1540
above: The Zuni mission is the centerpiece of the “Middle Village” and includes life-sized murals of A:shiwi ceremonial figures by artist/lecturer Alex Seowtewa.
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Authentic Zuni jewelry and fetishes directly from the source — the Pueblo of Zuni. Visit the people that have been living in the same area for 9000 years. Handmade jewelry with natural stones inlaid in sterling silver and gold. Fetishes carved from variety of stones, shell, wood, and antler.
No village in North America has a higher concentration of skilled artisans than the Pueblo of Zuni expedition of Francisco de Coronado. The never-before-exhibited artifacts are from the 1917 to 1923 excavations of archaeologist Frederick W. Hodge. Also of artistic and historic significance in the village are the larger-than-life A:shiwi ceremonial figures painted on the walls of the Zuni Mission by artist Alex Seowtewa. The murals depict the key figures of both
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Zuni Pueblo is essentially an artist colony producing world-renown jewelry, fetishes, pottery, and furniture.
the summer and winter cycles of the Zuni religious calendar, emergence and development of the Zuni, portrayed in both the summer and winter solstices. Stop at the Visitor's Center for information about the Hawikku exhibit, the mission, pueblo etiquette, things to do in Zuni, buying genuine Zuni jewelry, or to purchase a photo permit to preserve precious memories.
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May 21 Zuni Fitness Series. 782-7238 Jun 19 Zuni Fitness Series. 782-7238 Jul 3-4 Summer Solstice Festivals. 782-7238 17 Zuni Market Festival 782-7238 Aug 7-8 A:shiwi Festivals. 782-7238 Zuni Arts & Crafts Expo. 782-7238 Zuni Market Fest. 782-7238 Zuni Market Festival. 782-7238 Ancient Way Festivals. 782-7238 Indian Summer Festivals. 782-7238 Zuni Christmas Light Parade. 782-7238
LOCATION Zuni Pueblo is located on Scenic NM 53, 77 miles southwest of Grants, 155 miles west of Albuquerque. TOUR ROUTE Travel 36 miles northeast on NM 53/602 to Gallup. MORE INFORMATION Zuni Information Center (505) 782-7238 www.experiencezuni.com Pueblo of Zuni Arts & Crafts (505) 782-5531 Museum & Heritage Center (505) 782-4403
Gallup The nation’s premier shopping experience for native goods.
Gallup’s obsession with the arts is evident
THE NATION’S PREMIER
SHOPPING EXPERIENCE for Native American goods, Gallup has over a hundred trading posts, galleries and shops dealing with Indian products. Nowhere on a dayto-day basis are the choices greater for jewelry, pottery, rugs, carvings and paintings. Stirring the blood of Indians and visitors alike, the highlight for all of Indian Country is the Gallup Intertribal Indian Ceremonial in August. Setting the standards of excellence for Indian artistic achievements, Indians representing over fifty tribes and pueblos compete in the ceremonial dances, juried arts and crafts exhibits, and an all-Indian rodeo. America's only all-Indian non-mechanized parade takes place during the Powwow and there is more Indian food and excitement in four days than a person normally packs into a lifetime. Gallup’s obsession with the arts is evident in its outdoor works, its murals, its cultural center and its restoration of Great Depression era artwork. Every park is full of unique outdoor sculpture, and murals are common on the walls of businesses and public places. Fifty local paintings sponsored by Roosevelt’s works program have been restored and are on display in the courthouse and library. Nestled among the red sandstone bluffs that provided the setting for numerous old west movies, Gallup has retained some of its Old West stature and certainly its Route 66 era image. Historic buildings have been preserved or renovated giving the city a colorful and distinctive image. above: The larger-than-life sculpture of a Navajo Code Talker in the Indian Cultural Center in Gallup commemorates the use of the Navajo language during World War II to baffle German code breakers. opposite: St. Eleanor Catholic Church was built at Ft. Wingate in 1930 on NM 400 just south of I-40. It is currently not in use.
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LOCATION Gallup
is located at the junction of I-40, US 666 and NM 602, in the heart of Indian Country, 138 miles west of Albuquerque and 36 miles north of Zuni. TOUR ROUTE Travel US 666 and NM 264 to Window Rock, AZ. Take AZ 264 and US 191 to Chinle and Canyon de Chelly National Monument. Continue through Lukachuka and Shiprock to Farmington on US 64.
MORE INFORMATION
above: Rodeos are significant events in Indian Country, including this one at Red Rock State Park. center: A Zuni youth performs a traditional dance at the Gallup Cultural Center. Dances are performed nightly May through September. bottom: Steam locomotives delivered the coal and drove the economy in the late 1800’s. Coal mining continues to play an important role today.
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Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial 226 W. Coal, Gallup, NM 87301 505-863-3896 • 800-233-4528 Red Rock State Park P.O. Box 10, Church Rock, NM 87311 (505) 722-3829 Gallup Visitors’ Center 701 Montoya, Gallup, NM 87301 800-242-4282 Gallup McKinley County Chamber of Commerce (505) 722-2228
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“Dances With Wool” at Toadlena. 789-3267 Monthly Art Crawl. 722-2228 Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial monthly rug auction featuring Navajo rugs. 888-685-2564 Crownpoint Monthly Rug Auction. 786-5302 Monthly Art Crawl. 722-2228 Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial monthly rug auction featuring Navajo rugs. 888-685-2564 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 Gallup Community Concert Association. Connor Chee and Jason Winfield. 863-3075 Gallup Comm Concert Assn. Alborado: Batista Family Andean Show. 863-3075 Art Crawl. In downtown Gallup. 722-2228 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 Gallup Comm. Concert Assn. Tiller’s Folly. 863-3075 National Doctor’s Day. 863-7282 Monthly Art Crawl. Downtown Gallup. 722-2228 22nd Ann. Square Dance Festival. 722-3829 Turquoise Classic Rodeo. 722-3829 USTRCA Team Roping. 722-3829 Nightly Indian Dances. 800-242-4282 Nightly Indian Dances. 800-242-4282 New Mexico State High School Championship Rodeo. 722-6913 Monthly Art Crawl. Downtown Gallup. 722-2228 Annual Lions Club Rodeo Parade. 722-2228 56th Annual Lions Club Rodeo. 722-3829 “The Master Weavers” at Toadlena. 789-3267 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 Navajo National PRCA Rodeo. 928-871-6478 Nightly Indian Dances. 800-242-4282 Cycle City Motor Cross Race. 722-3829 11th Ann. “Wild Thing” Champ. Bull Riding. 863-5042 Nightly Indian Dances. 800-242-4282 83rd Annual Inter-Tribal Ceremonial. 863-3896 Inter-Tribal Ceremonial Parade. 863-3896 Art Crawl. In downtown Gallup. 722-2228 Inter-Tribal Ceremonial Parade. 863-3896 Crownpoint Monthly Rug Auction. 786-5302 58th Annual Navajo Nation Fair. 928-871-6478 Good Sam’s Annual Samboree. 722-3829 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 Gallup Rug Auction. 722-6963 Northern Navajo Nation Fair. 505-368-1081 Art Crawl. In downtown Gallup. 722-2228 Gallup High Cross Country Invitational. 722-3829 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 Gallup Rug Auction. 722-6963 91st Annual Cathedral Bazaar. 722-3829 Art Crawl. In downtown Gallup. 722-2228 NM Athletic Asn. Cross Country Meet. 722-3829 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 Gallup Rug Auction. 722-6963 Hubbell’s Trading Post Nat’l Historic Site & Ganado, AZ Luminaria’s Night. 928-755-3475 24th Ann. Red Rock Balloon Rally. 722-9031 Red Rock Balloon Rally Mass Ascension. 722-9031 Red Rock Balloon Rally Balloon Glow. 722-9031 Art Crawl. In downtown Gallup. 722-2228 Red Rock Balloon Rally Balloonaria at Rio West all, and Castle Furniture. 722-9031 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302
CONVENTION & MEETING SERVICES EL RANCHO HOTEL 1000 East Highway 66, Gallup, NM 87301, (800) 543-6351 BEST WESTERN INN & SUITES (800) 528-1234 RED ROCK STATE PARK P.O. Box 10, Church Rock, NM 87311, (505) 722-3829 HOLIDAY INN 2915 W. Hwy 66 Gallup, NM 87301 , (800) 432-2211
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THE SPECTACULAR RED ROCK STATE PARK LOCATED IN GALLUP New Mexico is the setting for the Annual Gallup Lions Club Rodeo. The largest Amateur Rodeo in the Southwest. The Gallup Lions Club established in 1945, began supporting numerous organizations and clubs in the Gallup, McKinley County area. Over the years they have also been meeting the needs of the community through their support to: UNM Gallup Scholarships, Gallup High School Rodeo, Eye and Ear Screenings for Children, Red Rock State Park development, TDFL Football Team, Christmas baskets for needy families, Quest Program Skills for Adolescents, Gallup Fire Department Educational Smoke House, Sports Complex development, Senior Olympics, Veterans renewal, Toys for Tots, Diabetes testing and many other areas of need. The Gallup Lions Club donated the first Dialysis machine to the Pueblo of Zuni, NM, donated $25,000 to Diabetes Education, and $10,000 to the Women’s Health Unit at RMCHCS and have been Golden donors to the RMCHCSAnnual Charity Invitational, sponsored by the Western Health Foundation. The Rodeo will host over 800 contestants participating in events such as: Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc, Calf Roping, Breakaway Roping, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Barrel Racing, Bull Riding and a variety of events in the Youth Rodeo including the all time favorite “Wooly Riding”. The Parade begins Saturday, June 12 in Historical downtown Gallup. Following the Parade, the Lions Club members serve over 1000 people to a traditional outside BBQ meal. Wednesday, June 16 is the Barn Yard Scramble. June 16-19 will feature nightly rodeo performances and raffle drawings to include the grand prize-a 2004 half ton GMC pick up truck sponsored by Rico Motor Company. Friday and Saturday night features live country and western music entertainment for dancing pleasures. For more information contact the Gallup Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800242-4280 or visit the Lions Club website at www.galluplions.org. Tickets will be sold at the gates or contact the Rodeo Chairman, Ralph Richards, at 1-800-242-4282.
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Early picture of the downtown Ceremonial parade circa 1950.
CEREMONIAL 2004 The World Famous Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial will be held August 4-8, 2004. It was started in 1922 by a small group of Gallup businessmen as a way to pay tribute to the American Indian and to stimulate business in this small western community.
Raymond Yazzie 2003 Best of Show Winner Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Mr. Yazzie, Navajo silversmith brings life to his pieces using turquoise, coral, diamonds in graduating hues and colors. He allows the stone to decide the final contemporary design of modern inlay combined with the traditional feel of the old techniques. His family is his main source of inspiration, especially his wife Colina, from who he draws his strength.
Jocelyn Billy Miss Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen Jocelyn is from the Navajo Tribe. She was born in Ft. Defiance, Arizona and graduated from high school in Chinle, Arizona. She is currently a senior at Northern Arizona University majoring in Political Science. Her hobbies and interests include running, beading, writing and watching sporting events. She is a avid story teller of Native American lore in both vocal and sign language.
NEW for 2004 are the Navajo Rug Auctions and the Downtown Indian Art village. The downtown Art Village will feature approximately 200 Indian artists from all over the United States. You will see over 40 tribes display their culture and traditions through dancing, music and storytelling The five day event is exciting, informative and great entertainment for the entire family. INFO: 1-888-685-2564
August 4-8, 2004
August 4-8, 2004 Red Rock State Park Gallup, New Mexico 505-863-3896 • 888-685-2564 202 West Coal Gallup, New Mexico • 87301-5353 Email: ceremonial@cnetco.com Web Site: www.ceremonial.org
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RED ROCK DECEMBER 5-7, 2004
BALLOON RALLY By Peter Procopio THE FIRST WEEKEND IN DECEMBER brings color and excitement to the red sandstone bluffs and canyons of Gallup, New Mexico as 200 balloons from around the world descend upon this spectacular setting. Balloons of all shapes and colors drift through ancient geologic formations to the delight of spectators of all ages. The Red Rock Balloon Rally, New Mexico’s Premier Ballooning event, has been held annually, the first weekend in December since 1981. It is the second largest balloon event in the world as noted in the “Guinness Book of Records.” Spectators can get up close to the balloons and even volunteer to crew. There is no admission charge and only a small parking fee. Because of its proximity to the Navajo and Zuni Indian Reservations, Gallup is known as the “Gateway to Indian Country.” Gallup is certainly the Indian arts and crafts capital with many retail and wholesale outlets for some of the highest quality Indian jewelry, rugs, pottery and carvings in the world. For the outdoor enthusiasts, Gallup is fast becoming known as an outdoor paradise for hiking, biking, rock climbing, horseback riding as well as hot air ballooning.
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Restaurant-Lounge • Armand Ortega’s Indian Shop El Rancho Hotel is a member of The National Historic Places and is the most enchanting hotel in the Southwest.
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STATE PARK By Sally Noe
The Rex Museum displays a variety of art and cultural items. Displays feature the mining industry and highlight the ethnic and cultural diversity of the Gallup area.
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RED ROCK STATE PARK IS YOUR special events destination in Gallup, New Mexico. Whether looking for soaring balloons or bucking broncs, you drive east on Route 66 to the park location. You can't miss it because old Route 66 is the only through street in the community. Each year the park management reserves the entire facility for the Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial events held during the first two weeks of August. Throughout the rest of the year other events are scheduled. The indoor convention center is the location for dances, dinners, meetings and indoor community events. Fest-I-Gal is always on the April Calendar and the Red Rock Balloon Rally is always held the first week in December. The camp ground and trading post facility is a permanent source of information, supplies and headquarters for hundreds of campers, hikers, bike riders and cross-country racing competitions. Scenic views are actual rock formations, not computerized sets for the photographers and video buffs. Murals, paintings and carvings enhance both interior and exterior wall surfaces. An outstanding museum also holds monthly exhibits of regional artists' work. December snows do not discourage the hundreds who gather for the Annual Red Rock Balloon Rally. Brilliant balloon colors contrast with huge red cliff formations and brilliant blue sky. Don't miss the Navajo fry bread and hot coffee! Red Rock State Park is a happening place any time of the year.
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Four Corners Area
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Timeless Images
THE RAW NATURAL BEAUTY
of the Southwest is nowhere more breathtaking than in the Four Corners region of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Colorado. Canyon de Chelly, Monument Valley and Canyonlands are the backdrops for Old West movies and Ansel Adams photographs. Purgatory ski slopes and the Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad provide endless year-round adventure. Navajo and Vallecito Lakes and the “quality” waters of the San Juan River are charged with water sporting excitement. Legendary Shiprock, rising 1500 feet above the valley floor, delivered the ancestral Navajo from their enemies and and Bisti Badlands Wilderness offers hiking through unusual formations.
The region’s ancient Indian cultures are among the most significant in the United States. Chaco Culture National Historic Park and Mesa Verde National Park are both designated World Heritage Sites. Aztec Ruins and the picturesque Canyon de Chelly National Monuments provide insights into the lifestyles of both the early Anasazi and the later Navajo. Today the fascinating cultures of the Ute, Apache and Navajo tribes intrigue the world with the assimilation of hogans and powwows into modern society. Entertainment is also booming at Ute Mountain Casino near Cortez, Sky Ute Casino near Durango and Sun Rey Casino and Race Track near Farmington. Maturing art communities as outgrowths of the historic and scenic wealth of the area are a prominent resource and attraction. above: Monument Valley on the vast Navajo Reservation is among the spectacular vistas found in the Four Corners area.
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Navajo Owned and Operated
Experience
The View Restaurant
• Handmade Indian Jewelry • Arts & Crafts • Largest Selection in Four Corners BUY DIRECT AND SAVE
Southwest Food Great Views Open 7am - 9pm
Located 22 miles North of Kayenta, Arizona
435.727.3468
navajotradingpost@frontiernet.net
Monument Valley Tribal Park
“THE MASTER WEAVERS” OPENING JUNE 19, 2004
“Toadlena is to Navajo Rugs what Paris is to Haute Couture.”
-Arizona Highways, July 1974 Rug Issue
Box 8014 • Newcomb, New Mexico 87455 A short one-hour drive from Gallup, Window Rock, or Farmington
505.789.3267
toadlena@hotmail.com • www.ToadlenaTradingPost.com
The reconstructed Great Kiva at Aztec Ruins National Monument is the largest in North America.
EVENTS Feb 9-Spr 25 Mar 12 20-21 Apr 2 24 May 1 1 8 14 15-Jun 26 28 29-30 29-30 Jun TBA 3-6 11 16-Aug 7 17-20 Jul 3-5 16 25 Aug 20 Sep 2-6 4-5 11 17 30-Oct 3 Oct 2 8-9 9 15 16 16-17 Nov 12 26-Dec 31 Dec 4 4 10 23
In His Native Land: NM Photog. of John Candelario. 882-4811 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 Four Corners Outdoor Expo. 325-0279 San Juan College Annual Jazz Festival. 566-3430 10th Ann. Badlands Mountain Bike Race. 1-800-448-1240 Hispanic Fair. 327-5690 New Mexico Spirits…Wine and Beer Tasting. 1-888-325-0279 Shiprock Marathon. 1-800-448-1240 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 7th Annual Gateway National Juried Art Show. 599-1174 Mesa Verde Country Ind. Arts & Western Fest. 1-800-530-2998. Riverfest. 1-800-448-1240 16th Ann Farmington Inv. Balloon Fest. 1-800-448-1240 San Juan County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo. 1-800-448-1240 Aztec Fiesta Days. 1-800-448-1240 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 Outdoor Summer Theatre. 1-800-448-1240 San Juan Open Golf Tournament. 325-6276 Freedom Days. 1-800-448-1240 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 3rd Annual Durango 100 Bicycle Tour. 330-7374 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 Four Corners Rally in the Rockies. 1-888-901-7701 Totah Festival. 1-800-448-1240 Aztec Founders Day and Cowboy Gathering. 334-9829 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 81st No. Navajo Nation Celeb. Shiprock Fair. 1-800-448-1240 Road Apple Rally Ann. Mountain Bike Race 1-800-448-1240 Four Corners Storytelling Festival. 599-1273 Octoberfest in Aztec. 334-7605 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 Wings, Wheels & Waves.Four Corners Airport. 564-9416 5th Annual Farmington Renaissance Faire. 599-1174 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 Fantasy of Lights Holiday Show. 334-1111 San Juan College Luminarias. 566-3403 Salmon Ruins Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair. 632-2013 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 Navajo Nativity. 1-800-448-1240
LOCATION
The Four Corners region encompasses portions of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah. TOUR ROUTE Take side trips from Farmington on US 64/666/160 to Mesa Verde National Monument or to Four Corners Monument; on US 550 to Aztec Ruins National Monument, Durango and Silverton; on US 64 and NM 44/57 to Chaco Canyon National Historic Park. For the main tour, travel south on NM 371and west on I-40 to Grants. MORE INFORMATION Navajo Nations Tourism Office Window Rock, AZ 1-520-871-7371 • 1-520-871-6436 Farmington Convention & Visitors Bureau• 800-448-1240 Colorado Welcome Ctr. • 970-565-4048 (in Cortez, CO) for information on Four Corners National Monument
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Scenic Route 53 The Picturesque Route of Early Settlers El Morro National Monument harbors Anasazi ruins from the 13th and 14th centuries, and carved inscriptions from travelers dating back to 1605. A well-maintained walking trail from the Visitor Center winds by a spring-fed pool that attracted the ancient settlers, explorers and early travelers and climbs to the top of the bluff to the prehistoric ruins. The last stop on the way to Zuni is the picturesque Ramah Valley. The Ramah Museum contains rooms depicting the history of area veterans, Native Americans and pioneers. Ramah Lake is situated in a colorful canyon on the Zuni River just above the village.
GRANTS, ACOMA, LAGUNA EVENTS Jan
Annual Membership Banquet. Chamber of Commerce. Grants. 287-4802 Feb 14 Mt. Taylor Quardrathon. Grants. 287-4802 Apr 30-May 2 La Fiesta de Colores. Grants. 287-4802 May TBA Senior Citizen Day. Grants. 287-4802 Jul 4 Fourth of July. Grants. 287-4802 Oct 2 Fall Chili Festival. 287-4802 Dec TBA Mosaic/Kiwanis Home Tour/Festival of Trees. 287-4802
THE INDIAN COUNTRY
tour route, and a welcome alternative to Interstate driving, is NM 53 between Grants and Zuni, with a connecting leg back to Gallup and the Interstate. From Grants, following the western edge of a lava flow, the route leads to the National Park Service interpretive center for El Malpais National Monument. Miles of lava tubes and historic trails and examples of Mother Nature’s shear strength and raw beauty can be accessed, but in some cases requiring prior arrangements with the Park Service. The next stop, the privately-owned Bandera Volcano and Ice Cave, features hiking trails to the top of a 10,000 year old volcano and to a small cave filled year-round with layers of perpetual ice.
Indian Country’s welcome alternative to interstate driving. above: The bluffs of El Morro protect the inscriptions of 13th century visitors.
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LOCATION Grants is located on I-40 at the edge of El Malpais lava flow and 78 miles west of Albuquerque. Scenic Route 53 starts in Grants and runs south and west through Ramah and Zuni. The Route is connected to Gallup by NM 602. TOUR ROUTE Travel 26 miles southwest on Scenic Route 53 (NM 53) through El Malpais National Monument to Bandera Volcano and Ice Caves, another 16 miles through the Ramah Valley to El Morro National Monument and 35 miles more to Zuni Pueblo. The Pueblos of Acoma and Laguna are located on I-40 between Grants and Albuquerque. MORE INFORMATION Ramah Historical Society 505-783-4150 Ramah Stagecoach Cafe 505-783-4288 Z Lazy B Ranch 505-488-5600 El Morro Nat’l. Mon. 505-783-4226 El Malpais Nat’l. Mon. 505-783-4774 Acoma Sky City Visitor Ctr. & Museum 505-470-4966 • 800-747-0181 Pueblo of Laguna 505-552-6654 Grants/Cibola County Chamber 505-2874802 800-748-2142 www.grants.org
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Acoma Pueblo Reaches back to as early as 1100 A.D.
SKY CITY
holds the unique distinction of being the oldest continuously inhabited com-munity in North America. Perched atop a mesa, Sky City looms 370 feet above the desert floor. Known throughout the world for its art and as a cultural destination. Most notably, Sky City is known for its distinctive and highly collectable, thin-walled pottery. Guided tours of Sky City and the historic San Esteban Del Rey Mission, conducted by native Acoma tour guides, are available at the Sky City Cultural Center located at the base of the mesa. Visitors to Sky City can purchase the pottery along the tour route or at the Sky City Cultural Center. While at the cultural center visitors can purchase Native American arts and crafts view ancient examples of Acoma pottery on display. For almost 1,000 years, Sky City has served as the physical and spiritual homeland for the Acoma people. The history of the Acoma people and the Pueblo reaches back to as early as 1100 A.D. While at Sky City, make your getaway complete with the excitement and hospitality of Sky City Casino Hotel, home to the most million dollar winners in New Mexico. Let our triple diamond rated hotel’s deluxe accommodations and friendly service make your visit to Sky City one to remember.
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Photo courtesy Sky City Cultural Center
opposite: The 10 foot thick walls of San Esteban del Rey Mission provided protection from neighboring tribes and early Spaniards. top: Sky City Casino Hotel on I-40 is home to the most million dollar winners in New Mexico. above: A pool of precious water is captured on the rocky mesa that protects Acoma Pueblo.
EVENTS
Feb1st or 2nd Weekend Governor’s Feast at Old Acoma. May 1st Sunday Santa Maria Feast Day. Aug 10 Feast Day in Acomita, San Lorenzo’s Feast Day. Sep 12 Harvest Dance at Sky City, San Esteban Feast Day. Dec 24-28 Luminaria Tour & Traditional Nativity and Christmas Festivals at San Esteban Del Rey Mission at Sky City. Make it a weekend getaway, visit Sky City and the Cultural Center and enjoy the comfort and hospitality of Sky City Casino Hotel. Discover the hotel’s triple diamond rated deluxe accommodations, pool and hot tub. Call 1-888SKY-CITY for hotel reservations and packages.
LOCATION Sky City Casino is located on I-40, 52 miles west of Albuquerque and 22 miles east of Grants. TOUR ROUTE Take a side trip to Acoma Pueblo by following Indian Route 23 southwest 13 miles to the pueblo. Return to Albuquerque to complete the Indian Country Tour. MORE INFORMATION Call 1-800-747-0181 for group reservations. 1-888-SKY-CITY • www.skycitycasino.com www.puebloof acoma.org INDIAN COUNTRY
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Southeastern Region SOUTHEASTERN NEW MEXICO IS KNOWN THE WORLD OVER FOR ITS natural wonders; Carlsbad Caverns and the towering dunes of White Sands. These majestic sites bring the visitors to this region, and once here, the traveler discovers a host of other fascinating attractions which offer everything from adventure to relaxation. The Ruidoso area has established itself as the recreational center for southern New Mexico and west Texas. Skiing, horse racing, horseback riding, gaming, golfing, a unique theater experience, shopping, dancing and fine dining in the high mountain region is about all one’s imagination and body can handle. The Mescalero’s Casino Apache and the nation’s southernmost ski slopes no doubt rival the nation’s most scenic locales. The nearby village of Lincoln is a well-preserved National Historic Landmark from the 1800’s that has a wonderfully quaint Old West feeling at every corner. The mountain village of Cloudcroft is a territorial-like shopping area just 19 miles from Alamogordo. The largest underground cavern system on earth near Carlsbad and the world’s largest deposit of sparkling white gypsum sand dunes near Alamogordo are two of the world’s most intriguing natural wonders. Roswell, of course, hosted the aliens that crashed back in 1947, but since then has mushroomed as a business and cultural center with beautifully developed parks and a convention center. Hobbs and Artesia have used their oil revenues to develop the educational and cultural aspects of their communities. The unforgettable tour of southeast New Mexico appropriately includes the Old West international city of El Paso, Texas, for centuries the pass of the north for Spanish and Mexican travelers.
opposite: Sacred Heart Catholic Church in the center of Cloudcroft was built in the 1940’s. SOUTHEASTERN REGION
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Ruidoso
Recreation, art and entertainment are serious business in Ruidoso.
WHETHER IT’S PREMIER
SKIING OR SNOW BOARDING at Ski Apache, fine dining, browsing charming streets of unique shops, cheering on the lucky horse at Ruidoso Downs, casino gambling, or attending world-renowned live performances, entertainment and recreation are what Ruidoso does best. Ruidoso is the green spot of southeastern New Mexico, a verdant island rising high above the desert, an exciting destination for many seekers of cool mountain escape. The village lies in the shadow of 12,000 foot Sierra Blanca, where picnic spots, camping areas, and Grindstone Lake lie adjacent to the downtown district. Bonito Lake affords fishing and other recreational diversions just minutes beyond the town limits. Supporting its claim as a tourism destination, Ruidoso offers both elegant and relaxed atmospheres, and the cuisine is choice, featuring barbecue, Chinese, and Mexican. Specialized French and Italian restaurants focus on candlelight dinner presentations and fine wine, while area steakhouses serve high quality cuts with all the trimmings. For a special family summer evening, don’t miss the Flying J Western Dinner Theater. Ruidoso’s diversity is one of its attractions. The Hubbard Museum of the American West keeps the legacy of the Old West alive. Ruidoso’s heroes and outlaws are characters of the infamous Lincoln County Land Wars, including Billy the Kid and Sheriff Pat Garrett. There are many who come to Ruidoso to gamble and watch the horses run at Ruidoso Downs. The elegant Inn of the Mountain Gods, set in breathtaking beauty with amenities of boating, fishing, swimming, gaming, golfing, tennis and horseback riding, has been operated for 27 years by the Mescalero Apache Tribe. Construction has begun in this incomparable setting for the newest, most luxurious resort in New Mexico. Entertainment for the night crowd varies from gambling to theater performances at Spencer Theater, featuring year-round top class performances. Nightly piano and vocal entertainment can be found and jazz and blues bands are frequently scheduled. above: Browse the streets of quaint shops filled with high-end clothing, jewelry and art. opposite: Life size statues at the Museum of the Horse in Ruidoso Downs.
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EVENTS Mar 19-20 19-21 Apr 3 3-4 May 1 1 1 1-31 7-9 14-15 20-23 28 29 Jun 5 12 19 Jul 1-4 4 4 4 10-11 10-11 23-25 Aug TBA TBA 6-8 & 13-15 7 Sep 5 6 15-19 18 Oct 2 2-3 8-10 9 15-16 16-17 Nov 24 27 Dec TBA TBA 24
Make-A-Wish Spirit Ride. 378-4345. Mountain Living Home & Garden Show. 336-9171 Trinity Site Tour. 800-826-0294 High Mesa Artists Studio Tour. 354-4263 A T-Rex Named Sue Exhibit opens at the Hubbard Museum of the American West. 378-4142 Celebrating 100 Years of Fashion Exhibit opens at The Carrizozo Heritage Museum. 648-1105 Cross Country Mountain Bike Race, Smokey’s Revenge. 257-0121 Heritage Preservation Month in Lincoln. 653-4025 Smokey Bear 60th Birthday Celebration in Capitan. 354-3888 Hondo Fiesta. 653-4411 Aspencash Motorcycle Run & Trade Show. 257-8696 Ruidoso Downs Racetrack Season Begins. 378-4140 Mescalero Hotshot Challenge Run. 682-2733 White Oaks Miners Day. 630-0044 Mountain Blues Festival. 257-9982 Motorcycle Poker Run. 464-4100 Mescalero Apache Ceremonial & Rodeo. 464-4494 Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza at NM Museum of Space History. 437-2840 Spencer Theater Party & Fireworks, Alto. 888-818-7872 Carrizozo BBQ & Fireworks. 648-2732 Zia Festival. 378-4431 Bocce, Beach & Bubbly Bash at Ellis Store Country Inn. 800-653-6460 33rd Annual Art Festival. 877-784-3676 Old Lincoln Days. 653-4025 Pony Express Trail Ride. 354-4308 Ruidoso Chamber Music Festival. 258-4613 Ft Stanton Live! 258-1833 6th Ann. Arts in the Orchard at Lincoln. 630-0044 All American Futurity at Ruidoso Downs. 378-4431 35th Ann. Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally. 800-452-8045 Cloudcroft Lumberjack Day. 682-2733 Trinity Site Tour. 800-826-0294 Aspenfest Weekend. 378-4661 Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium at Hubbard Museum of the American West. 378-4142 The Lincoln County Salsa Shoot-Out. 258-9922 Oktoberfest. 877-877-9322 Apple Festival at High Rolls. 682-1151 Festival of Lights. 257-2631 Historic Lincoln Family Christmas Party. 653-4025 Festival of Lights Tree Lighting at Schoolhouse Park. 257-2631 Parade of Lights Electric Light Parade. 257-2631 Christmas in Historic Lincoln. 653-4680
LOCATION Ruidoso is located on US 70 in the playground of the Southern Rockies, 66 miles east of White Sands National Monument and 167 miles northwest of Carlsbad National Park. TOUR ROUTE Travel 28 miles northeast on NM 48 and US 380 through the Lincoln National Historic Landmark, another 57 miles east on US 380 to Roswell and 76 miles south on US 285 to Carlsbad. MORE INFORMATION Hubbard Museum (505) 378-4142 Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce (505) 257-7395 (800) 253-2255 www.ruidoso.net
Nestled high atop Alto Crest, near Ski Apache, rests the Swiss Chalet. Executive Conference Center and Board Room for meetings of up to 150 Indoor European Swim Spa Jacuzzi and Sauna Lounge Private Balconies Available One Mile to the Lincoln National Forest 1451 Mechem Drive • Hwy. 48 North Ruidoso, New Mexico
1-800-47 SWISS (1-800-477-9477) 505-258-3333
The Ellis Store Country Inn in Historic Lincoln
• Tranquil Mountain Retreat • Internationally Acclaimed • Gourmet Dining The Ellis Store offers Old West charm and gracious hospitality. Lincoln, NM 88338
• 800-653-6460 •
www.ellisstore.com
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Carlsbad by Lisa Boeke
Caves to Explore! The gothic caverns are known throughtout the world.
THE CITY OF
Carlsbad Caverns is the largest explored system of caves on earth. Open year-round, this natural wonder holds awesome limestone formations which have been created over millions of years.
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Carlsbad is home to one of the largest and most impressive caving systems in the world, Carlsbad Caverns National Park. The World Heritage site contains more than 85 known caves throughout the Guadalupe Mountains. Incredible formations have fascinated hundreds of thousands of visitors for years. The first visitors to the Caverns were lowered into the cave by a bucket. Two of these fascinating caves are available for public tours and many touring options are available upon request. From an elevator ride into the main cavern, which descends more than 700 feet to a self, guided walk from the main natural entrance different options are available depending on time, interest and ability. A unique experience available to guests visiting Carlsbad Caverns National Park from May through October is the Bat Flight Program. During the summer, sunsets reveal the flight of over 300,000 Mexican free-tail bats as they ascend from the natural entrance to Carlsbad Caverns. Rangers give information talks regarding the bats and are free of charge. At Carlsbad’s living Desert Zoo and Garden State Park, visitors get an up close and unique look at the Chihuahua Desert Life. The Park is an indoor-outdoor living museum that displays more than 40 displays of native animal and plant species unique to the Carlsbad area. A park trail winds through the 1.3 miles of intriguing landscape and animal displays. Plan at least 2 hours for a visit and if you have time enjoy the visitor’s center and education displays along with a gift shop. opposite, top: Each holiday season the Pecos River lights up with a visually spectacular array of festivities with Christmas On The Pecos. opposite, right: Come face to face with a buffalo or mountain lion at the Living Desert Zoo & Gardens.
EVENTS Feb Mar
26 Snowbird Reception at Chamber. 800-221-1224 13 Go Fly a Kite Rally. 457-2384 16 “Taste of Carlsbad”. 887-6516 Apr 7 Literature Contest at Walter Gerrells Ctre. 234-9856 10 Easter Egg Hunt at Ralph Boyer Stadium. 887-7563 23 Sidecar & Motorcycle Rally at Walter Gerrells Centre. 234-9856 27 Line Dance Jamboree. 234-9856 May 1 “Cavalcade of the Stars”. 234-9856 8 Kids Fishing Clinic, Brantley Lake St. Pk. 457-2384 8 Music Festival at Walter Gerrells Centre. 234-9856 13-16 Ann. Mescal Roast & Mtn. Spirit Dances. 887-5516 18 Military Band Show at Walter Gerrells Ctr. 234-9856 Jun 5-6 Art-A-Fair Arts and Crafts Show Along Pecos River. 887-7563 6 Patsy Cline Musical Show. 234-9856 18-20 Roadrunner Gem & Mineral Show. 887-5516 19 Annual Chili Cook-Off Along Pecos River. 887-7563 24-26 AJRA Rodeo Action! 885-1083 Jul 9 General Merchandise Show at Walter Gerrells Centre. 234-9856 Aug 12 Bat Flight Breakfast at Carlsbad Caverns Natl. Park. 785-2232 Sep 1 7th Annual Business Fair at Pecos River Village. 887-6516 18-19 Annual Bat Festival, Fun Run, UFO Race, Food and Booths on Courthouse Lawn. 234-7340 Oct 1 Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival on Main St. 628-3768 15 Mid October McKittrick Canyon Fall Colors Tour. 915-828-3251 Nov 5 General Merchandise Sale at Walter Gerrells Centre. 234-9856 13-14 Arts & Crafts Show at Walter Gerrells Ctr. 234-9856 26-27 Calico Christmas Arts & Crafts Show at Pecos River Village. 887-3430 26 Christmas on the Pecos Begins! 887-6516
LOCATION Carlsbad is located on the Pecos River at the junction of US 62/180 and US 285, 27 miles north of Carlsbad Caverns National Park. TOUR ROUTE Travel 70 miles east on US 62/180 to Hobbs. MORE INFORMATION Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce 505-887-6516 • 1-800-221-1224 SOUTHEASTERN REGION/CARLSBAD
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Hobbs
From horses to Porsches!
photo by Robin Richard
By Robin Richard
HOBBS
AMERICA... HOME OF THE COWBOY HALL OF FAME AND much more! Come taste the flavor of the Wild, Wild West then step out into a small town setting of warm smiles, breath taking sunsets and entertainment all night long. From the excitement of horse racing and casinos EVENTS at Zia Park Racetrack, to relaxing and playing a round Mar 5 Checkered Flag Monster Truck Show. at Ocotillo Golf Course or the Hobbs Country Club 391-2900 10 Gatti Circus. Golf Course, you’ll enjoy your visit. Hobbs has the 13-14 7th Ann. Arts & Crafts Bazaar. 392-7136 most affordable green fees within a 100 mile radius. 27 Home & Garden Show. Kick back while the rest of the family shops in the Apr 5 Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Fund most unique boutiques and antique shops, dines at the Raiser. 391-2900 17-18 Spring Arts & Crafts Show. 391-2900 most superlative steakhouses and Mexican food 29 Business & Ind. Summit. 397-3202 restaurants and browses through museums of heritage May 7 NMJC Graduation Ceremonies. and history…there’s no place else like Hobbs! 24 Hobbs Senior BASH. Hobbs is the home of the second largest convention Jun4-5, 11-12 Indoor Soccer. 391-2900 20-22, 25-26 Indoor Soccer, 391-2900 center in New Mexico, the Lea County Event Center, Jul 4-6, 11-13 Indoor Soccer. 391-2900 which includes an additional state of the art banquet 18-20, 25-27 Indoor Soccer, 391-2900 facility. It’s known for its outstanding concerts, trade fairs, Aug 1-2 Hobbs August Nites, Downtown on Broadway. 391-7651 car shows, basketball games, dog shows and rodeos. 17-18 Tumbleweed Conference. 391-2900 And for a little more culture, join us for the Sep Oct 4-5 Fall Arts & Crafts Show. 391-2900 Southwest Symphony, the Hobbs Community 20-21 Kids, Kows & More Expo. 391-2900 Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast. Playhouse, the Taste of Lea County, Hobbs August Nov 2 Town & Country Christmas Party. Nights and Staked Plains Roundup…to name just a Dec 3 Dec 5-31 Christmas in the Desert few. And if you haven’t visited Hobbs for the holidays, 10-11, 17-18 Indoor Soccer Winter Tourn. 391-2900 you must make plans to stay with us for Christmas in LOCATION Hobbs is located at the the Desert…Oh, and mark your calendar for the junction of US 62/180 and NM 18. Southwest Cowboy Celebration! TOUR ROUTE Travel 70 miles west We invite you to come enjoy some of the luxuries of on US 62/180 to Carlsbad and an the big city yet the conveniences of a small town where additional 164 miles past Carlsbad everyone is friendly and you never meet a stranger. Caverns and Guadalupe Mountains HOBBS America…definitely the best place to visit, National Parks to El Paso, Texas. live, work and retire. Come see us. MORE INFORMATION Hobbs Chamber of Commerce (505) 397-3202 above: from the Old West with horse driven buggies...to the New West of horses at the starting gate... Excitement fills the air as Hobbs is growing at an incredibly fast pace!
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Lea County
Home of Champions By Ray Battaglini
Eunice Chamber of Commerce Box 838 Eunice, NM 88231 (505) 394-2755 dmjresse@hotmail.com
photo by Leslee Cornwell
Hobbs Chamber of Commerce 400 N. Marland Hobbs, NM 88240 1 (800) 658-6291 hobbschamber@leaconet.com
RIGHT OUT OF
THE OLD WEST, LEA COUNTY is made up of five different cities with a ranching and cattle heritage coupled with an oil boom sophistication. The last place out west, where a handshake still makes a deal and you’ll have a friend for life. Lea County, New Mexico the home of champion cowboys and girls, more champion belt buckles and saddles reside in Lea County then any other County in the United States. Lea County is also the home of the United States Soaring Society where skies are wide open and you can see forever. Lea County is the Home of the Cowboy Hall of Fame and Heritage Museum, where history and reality come together. Lea County is the proud home of the Hobbs Eagles, EVENTS Checkered Flag Monster Truck Show. Eunice Cardinals, Jal Panthers, Lovington Mar 5 391-2900 Wild Cats, Tatum Coyotes and the NMJC 10 Gatti Circus. T-Birds, school champions all. The sights 13-14 7th Ann. Arts & Crafts Bazaar. 392-7136 27 Home & Garden Show. and sounds of Lea County are for real, the Apr 5 Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Fund beautiful sunrises and majestic sunsets are Raiser. 391-2900 17-18 Spring Arts & Crafts Show. 391-2900 Mother Nature’s way of rewarding the resi29 Business & Ind. Summit. 397-3202 dents and guests of Lea County. Come visit, May 7 NMJC Graduation Ceremonies. 13-15 Cowboy Conv. & Reunion. 392-9292 stay awhile, and get to know the slower pace 24 Hobbs Senior BASH. of life and the qualities it brings. Come and Jun4-5, 11-12 Indoor Soccer. 391-2900 20-22, 25-26 Indoor Soccer, 391-2900 enjoy Lea County, New Mexico.
LOCATION Lea County forms the Southeast corner of the Land of Enchantment and includes the communities of Jal, Eunice, Hobbs, Lovington and Tatum. MORE INFORMATION Hobbs Chamber 1-800-658-6291 above: St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church located in the center of town was built in the late 1940's.
Jul 4-6, 11-13 Indoor Soccer. 391-2900 18-20, 25-27 Indoor Soccer, 391-2900 Aug 1-2 Hobbs August Nites, Downtown on Broadway. 391-7651 7-14 Lea County Fair & Rodeo. 396-5344 Sep 17-18 Tumbleweed Conference. 391-2900 Oct 4-5 Fall Arts & Crafts Show. 391-2900 20-21 Kids, Kows & More Expo. 391-2900 Nov 2 Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast. Dec 3 Town & Country Christmas Party. 10-11, 17-18 Indoor Soccer Winter Tournament. 391-2900 TBA Hobbs Holiday Tournament TBA Christmas in the Desert
Jal Chamber of Commerce Box 278 Jal, NM 88252 (505) 390-9528 bljal1@aol.com Lovington Chamber of Dev. & Commerce 201 S. Main Lovington, NM 88260 (505) 396-5311 lovchamber@valornet.com Tatum Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 355 Tatum, NM 88267 (505) 398-5455 mburns@leaco.net Lea County Event Center 5101 Lovington Highway Hobbs, NM 88240 (505) 391-2000 (505) 392-6529 (fax) Lea County Inn (866) 466-7140 info@leacountyinn.com
Hampton Inn (800) HAMPTON hobbshamptonsuite@ hilton.com
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El Paso The rough and tumble spirit that developed at the “pass of the north”, continues to identify and drive the city.
EL PASO’S
LOCATION AT THE TRANSITION OF Mexico and the Old West has contributed to a unique lifestyle all its own. Rough and tumble Old West re-enactments and weekend ceremonial dancing by the Tigua Indians, keep the pioneer spirit of El Paso alive. A cavalry-era museum and displays of early military equipment, rockets and missiles at Ft. Bliss provide insight into two centuries of the area’s military presence. The Plaza Monumental bullfight arena in Juárez and the horserace track at Sunland Park highlight the depth of entertainment options that also include professional sports, Sun Bowl football, hiking and biking in the 24,000-acre Franklin Mountains State Park, and gaming at Sunland Park Casino. El Paso performing arts, galleries, museums and fiestas contribute to its cultural draw. The Juárez market place, El Paso boot manufacturers and Mexican blanket and leather outlets beckon the devoted shopper. Airport shops, Butterfield Trading Post, Placita Santa Fe, Mayapan and the Tigua Visitor Center offer regional arts and crafts. The cuisine of many lands and music of the Southwest fire the hearts and souls of young and old in El Paso. A very passionate and vivid experience certainly awaits newcomers at America’s gateway to the Old West.
EVENTS Jan
Chamber Music Fest. 915-833-9400 Feb S.W. International Rodeo. 915-532-1401 Mar Siglo de Oro Drama Fest. 915-532-7273 Apr Heritage Week Festival. 915-542-1044 May Internatn’l Balloon Fest. 915-886-2222 Jun "Viva El Paso" (summer). 915-565-6900 Oct Amigo Airsho. 915-545-2864 Chamizal Festival. 915-532-7273 Dec Sun Bowl Events. 915-533-4416 The white monument of Cristo Rey that overlooks El Paso was sculpted in the 1930s by Urbici Soler.
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LOCATION El Paso is located on I-10 at the international gateway to the Old West. TOUR ROUTE Travel 132 miles on US 54 and 82 to Ruidoso to complete the Southeast Region Tour. MORE INFORMATION El Paso CVB (800) 351-6024 El Paso Museum of History (915) 858-1928
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BLUE TEAL VINEYARD Award winning wines at historic Old Mesilla! Visit our tasting room and gift shop for hand-painted bottles, gourmet items and free wine samples! Internet sales available!
1720 Avenida de Mesilla • Las Cruces, NM Toll Free 1.866.336.7357 • Open 7 days www.blueteal.com
CONTI’S RESTAURANT & WINE BAR Conti’s offers a fine dining experience in an elegant atmosphere. Extensive global wine list, exotic beer and wine bar. Open nightly. Private catering available. 1120 Commerce Dr. • Las Cruces, NM 88001 505.522.7777 Fax 505.522.7778 sales@contisrestaurant.com www.contisrestaurant.com
HEART OF THE DESERT VINEYARDS/ EAGLE RANCH Home of the original Pistachio Blush. Free sampling of pistachios and all wines (Blush, Whites and Reds). Free farm tours Mon.-Fri. at 1:30pm year round. 7288 Hwy. 54/70 • Alamogordo, NM 88310 1.800.432.0999 Fax 505.434.2132 www.eagleranchpistachios.com sales@eagleranchpistachios.com Photo by Russell Bamert for New Mexico Wineries
LA VINA WINERY Daily Tour – 11:30 am. Sales and Tasting – Noon to 5pm daily. 1/2 hour from Las Cruces or El Paso. From I-10 take Exit 2. Bring a picnic and enjoy our grounds and patio. 4201 S. Hwy 28 • La Union, NM 505.882.7632
The GREAT Wines of SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO
400 Years of New Mexico Wine New Mexico produces world-quality wines with the help of its warm soils and cool desert nights. The old-world tradition has survived floods, freezing weather, Indian attacks and Spanish, Mexican and American law. Wine was first introduced to New Mexico in 1598 by Don Juan de Oñate and the first vines were planted in 1629 near Socorro. In The History of Wine in New Mexico, Henry Street writes that in 1804, wine, wool and pelts were the state’s top three exports. Today, New Mexico celebrates its wine with major festivals in Albuquerque, Bernalillo, Las Cruces and Santa Fe.
ST. CLAIR WINERY Visit New Mexico’s largest winery for a free tour. Sample our award-winning wines and shop in our tasting room and gift shop. Internet sales available! 1325 De Baca Rd • Deming, NM Toll Free 1.866.336.7357 • Open 7 days www.stclairvineyards.com
TULAROSA Two miles north of Tularosa - US 54. Award winning wines on our redwood deck. Open daily 9am to 5pm. 23 Coyote Canyon Rd. Tularosa, NM 88352 505.585.2260 www.tularosavineyards.com
Old West Country FILL THE MISSING PAGES OF YOUR LIFE WITH THE ARTS, THE RUGGED beauty and the intrigue of southwest New Mexico. Discover why the nation chooses the communities of Old West Country to conduct business, seek the arts, meander through history, develop harmony with Mother Nature and provide meaningful retirement. The 1800’s spirit of discovery and excitement still pervades the lifestyles of New Mexico’s Southwest from its high tech plateaus to its historic rivers. Ghost towns, forts and Indian ruins help maintain the focus on what’s ahead and early missions provide a vision for survival. New Mexico’s largest recreational lakes and bird sanctuaries and some of its best mountain streams, trails, wilderness areas and scenic byways help create an enticing quality of life for visitors and residents alike. People of all ages seeking a thoughtful stroll along a peaceful river or challenging mountain trails for hiking and biking find Old West Country offers it all. The state’s largest vineyards and its world famous chile contribute to the best darn Mexican food and steak dinners around. Museums, galleries and theater highlight the region’s cultural scene. Come watch herons settle in for the night, step back in time at old plazas and stage stops, participate in unique fiestas and events or just stop by and be neighborly. You will always find a welcome sign and a place to tie your horse in Old West Country. It is, indeed, where it all began.
opposite: The San Lorenzo Mission just off NM 152 between Silver City and Truth or Consequences is one of three missions built in the picturesque Mimbres River Valley in 1899. Old West Country photos ©Joseph Burgess
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Old West T R A I L S Published exclusively for Old West Country as a supplement to New Mexico Traveler
Old West Country
P.O. Box 884 • Silver City, NM 88062 1-800-290-8330 Website: www.oldwestcountry.com E-mail: info@oldwestcountry.com President Sally Haigler
Socorro Chamber of Commerce
Vice-President Andres Giron
Catron County Chamber of Commerce
Secretary-Treasurer Ginnie Jones
T or C and Sierra Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director Keith LeMay
Serving the communities of:
Deming 800 East Pine • Deming, NM 88031 1-800-848-4955 www.demingchamber.com e-mail: chamber@zianet.com
Las Cruces 211 N. Water Street • Las Cruces, NM 88001 1-800-FIESTAS • 505-541-2444
e-mail: cvb@lascruces.org • www.lascrucescvb.org
Lordsburg 117 East 2nd Street • Lordsburg, NM 88045 505-542-9864 www.lordsburghidalgocounty.org/chamber lordsburgcoc@aznex.net
Reserve/Glenwood P.O. Box 415 • Reserve, NM 87830 www.catroncounty.org/chamber chambersec@catroncounty.org
P.O. Box 183 • Glenwood, NM 88039 505-539-2711 www.glenwoodnewmexico.com e-mail: glenwoodcoc@gilanet.com
Silver City 201 N. Hudson St. • Silver City, NM 88061 1-800-548-9378 www.silvercity.org e-mail: info@silvercity.org
Socorro 101 Plaza • P.O. Box 743 • Socorro, NM 87801 505-835-0424 Old West Trails is published annually by: Zia Publishing Corp. with offices at: 611 N. Hudson Silver City, NM 88061 Phone: 505-956-1560 Fax: 505-956-1580 e-mail: info@ziapublishing.com www.ziapublishing.com President & Managing Director Terri Menges Vice President & Editor In Chief Joseph Burgess Staff Accountant Arlyn Cooley Designers Terri Menges Karen Porter Contributing Writers Joseph Burgess Sandy L. Broadbent Copy Editors Jim Madsen Photography Joseph Burgess Advertising Sales Mary-Catherine Meek
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Truth or Consequences P.O. Box 31 • Truth or Consequences, NM 87901 1-800-831-9487 505-894-3536 www.truthorconsequencesnm.net cofc@riolink.com
Elephant Butte P.O. Box 1355 • Elephant Butte, NM 87935 (505) 744-4708 ebchamber@zianet.com
Southwest Region 2 Mike Trumbull Chair, Silver City George Pintar Vice-Chair, Deming Mary Gillard Secretary, Socorro Other region members: Stella Dante Las Cruces Durelle Freeman Glenwood Susan LaFont Elephant Butte Keith LeMay Silver City Pansy McDonald Lordsburg ABOUT OUR COVER: The Catwalk National Recreation Trail near Glenwood blends the rugged beauty of the nation’s first wilderness with the historic mining methods of the 1800s. A paved road leads to the lower canyon picnic grounds and catwalk area with a hiking/horseback trail continuing deep into the Gila Wilderness. Mining and railroad ghost towns and cavalry forts are scattered throughout Southwest New Mexico. Photo by Joe Burgess.
G R E AT EACH DAY IS A N EW EXPE R I E NCE
OUTDOORS EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURES LIE AT THE BACK DOOR OF EVERY community in southwest New Mexico. The dry, moderate climate makes each day an opportunity for a new experience. Observe and photograph one of nature’s late fall extravaganzas at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge near Socorro as thousands of migratory birds stop for the night. Bird watching is abundant in most Old West communities with guidance available from private groups like The Nature Conservancy in Silver City. Hike the trails of the region’s three national forests and two major wilderness areas. National Recreation areas and state parks also penetrate both the rugged desert mountains and forests throughout the region. A grueling 5-day bicycle stage race, the annual Tour of the Gila, draws top international cyclists annually to Silver City. The rugged terrain of Old West Country also offers mountain biking opportunities in most communities. Rockhounds scour the hills and historic mining camps for specimens throughout the region. The Mineral Museum in Socorro, Rockhound State Park at Deming and the Chino open pit mine near Silver City offer intriguing insights into Old West geology. Bass and cat fishing doesn’t get any better than the warm water lakes along the Rio Grande. Rainbow trout are the challenge of the mountain lakes and streams throughout the Gila and Apache National Forests. Fishing, jet skiing, parasailing, scuba…it’s all available at Elephant Butte Lake State Park near Truth or Consequences. Pull out your electric motorboats for the smaller mountain lakes.
BIRDING
Late fall migratory birds provide spectacular bird watching and photo opportunities at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge near Socorro. The Rio Grande and Gila River systems and all mountain regions are host to year-round birding. Hummingbirds provide a real treat in warmer months in the Lake Roberts and Gila Cliff Dwelling areas. 505-388-8201
HIKING
Apache, Cibola and Gila National Forest personnel maintain trail networks throughout the vast mountain region of Old West Country. Specific hiking areas include Aguirre Springs National Recreation Area at Las Cruces, Catwalk National Recreation Trail at Glenwood and segments of the Continental Divide Trail around Silver City. 505-388-8201
BIKING
Mountain biking roads and trails are scattered throughout Old West Country, while the sanctioned Tour of the Gila 5-day bicycle stage race is held annually in Silver City. Check with local visitors centers for recommendations.
ROCKHOUNDING opposite: The Gila River parallels NM 15 near the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. above, inset: Migratory birds make stops along Old West rivers and lakes and congregate by the thousands at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. above, right: Water sporting, beach and camping activities make Elephant Butte Lake State Park one of New Mexico’s major attractions. below: Extensive hiking and biking trails are found throughout the Gila National Forest.
Gem and mineral activity is found throughout southwest New Mexico. Specific points of interest include the Mineral Museum at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology in Socorro, Rockhound State Park near Deming and the Chino open pit copper mine near Silver City. 505-388-8201
FISHING
Among the state’s major fishing waters are Elephant Butte and Caballo Lakes on the Rio Grande. Mountain lakes and streams are scattered throughout the Gila and Apache National Forests, including Lake Roberts, Bear Canyon Lake, Bill Evans Lake, Snow Lake, Quemado Lake and Wall Lake. http://www.state.nm.us/or 505-827-7911.
Photo by Jackie Blurton
BOATING/WATER SPORTS
Water skiing, scuba diving, jet skiing, sailing, parasailing and much more are typical activities at Elephant Butte Lake State Park. At most of the smaller mountain lakes, only electric powered motorboats are allowed. GREAT OUTDOORS
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above: Lake Roberts in the Gila National Forest can be accessed from Silver City, Deming and Truth or Consequences. far left, middle: The rugged Organ Mountains above Las Cruces include hiking trails in the Dripping Springs Natural Area on the west side and the Aguirre Springs National Recreation Area on the east side. far left, bottom: Walking and biking paths parallel the Rio Grande in Las Cruces with striking sunsets over Picacho Peak and sunrises over the Organ Mountains. left: Repelling cliffs, shown here at a site below Lordsburg, and rock climbing throughout the region is a popular sporting activity. opposite: The metal walkways at the lower end of The Catwalk National Recreation Trail were originally constructed to facilitate gold-mining and milling operations.
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RICH IN KE E PI NG TH E SPI R IT OF TH E 1800’s ALIVE
H I STO RY OLD WEST COUNTRY ENJOYED AN ENERGETIC and lively history as it moved quickly through the eras of the ancient native hunting, gathering and farming cultures; the Spanish colonizers; Mexican, Apache and American turf conflicts; and the rough and tumble days of early mining and ranching camps. Peoples of the Mogollon culture lived along the mountain streams of Old West Country from about 200 B.C. to between 1100 and 1300 A.D. They developed pit houses and later began inhabiting cliff dwellings. The painted pottery of the Mimbres group evolved from geometric designs to figures that were occasionally part animal, part human. Large collections are housed in Silver City and Deming. The nomadic Apaches roamed most of the region when the Spanish explorers began arriving in the late 1500’s. The Spanish established the Camino Real through Las Cruces, Truth or Consequences, Socorro and on to Sante Fe. As Mexico began mining copper in the Silver City area, conflicts with the Apaches increased. With the arrival of American settlers, cavalry forts were established on the trade routes and near the mines and included Ft. Seldon near Las Cruces and Ft. Bayard near Silver City. The westward moving settlers utilized the Butterfield Trail that passed through Las Cruces, Deming, Lordsburg and on to California. A couple of noteworthy Old West characters included Billy the Kid, who was raised in Silver City and jailed in Mesilla before moving on to the Lincoln County Wars, and Pancho Villa, who attacked the United States at Columbus, south of Deming.
above: A beautiful example of Mimbres pottery, as seen at the Western New Mexico University Museum. right from top: Copper mining at Santa Rita was initiated by a Spanish soldier in 1803 and was converted to open pit mining methods in the early 1900’s. Mexican folk dancers in Las Cruces exhibit a part of Old West heritage that is performed throughout the region at fiestas and events. In Socorro, a memorial near the plaza honors veterans lost in the Vietnam War. A statue at Ft. Bayard near Silver City depicts the Buffalo Soldiers garrisoned there in the 1800’s. Cattle ranching instituted by early settlers, continues to be a major industry throughout Old West Country. RICH IN HISTORY
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Socorro Spanish history and space age technology
A historic community with strong ties to the future.
AFTER CENTURIES
OF CATERING TO WEARY TRAVELERS and migratory birds, Socorro has now evolved into a center for space technology. Clinging to its Spanish and Mexican heritage while plunging into the mysteries of deep space, Socorro maintains the appearance of a quiet village focused on nature, the arts and excellent food. Capturing sounds from deep space, the National Radio Astronomy Observatory operates the Very Large Array 52 miles west of Socorro. The VLA complex consists of 27 dish-shaped antennas spread along three 13-mile legs on the high Plains of St. Agustine. Support personnel based in a facility on the Socorro campus of New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology churn through the volumes of data received from distant systems. The opposite end of the spectrum is anchored by San Miguel Mission, dating back to 1615. Spanish colonists had the church built on the trade route between Mexico City and Santa Fe. About ten miles down river from Socorro, the 57,000-acre Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge draws thousands of visitors in late fall to observe migrating birds. Honking Snow Geese and graceful herons and cranes are observed and filmed from unobtrusive decks along the edges of shallow marshlands. The Mineral Museum on the university campus houses the state's largest mineral collections with over 10,000 specimens. Annual celebrations bring back the rough and tumble days of early mining. above: Under Spanish rule, San Miguel Mission was established on El Camino Real, the trade route to Santa Fe. The original ruins below San Miguel Parish date back to 1615. opposite, top: Sandhill cranes stop to feed at the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. opposite, bottom: Twenty seven dish-shaped antennas on 13 mile legs make up the Very Large Array of radio telescopes.
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Community Arts Party. 835-5688 Civil War Re-enactment. 835-0412 Science Olympiad. 835-5678 NM State Science Fair. 835-5678 Trinity Site open to public. 505-479-6124 Beautification Plant Sale. “M” Mountain AYSO Soccer Tourn. 835-0189 Cinco de Mayo. 835-0424 Socorro Mother’s Day Pow Wow. 835-0424 Women of the West History Trail. 835-1436 Women of the West Parade. 835-1436 Conrad Hilton Open Golf Tournament. TBA Relay for Life. 835-0166 or 835-1768 Concerts and Fireworks. At NM Tech Campus Magdalena Old Timers Reunion. 505-854-2139 State Junior Miss. 835-1774 7th Ann. Chile Harvest Triathlon. 838-1610 Socorro County Fair & Rodeo. 835-2346 Socorro County Fair Parade. 835-0424 Socorro Fat Tire Fiesta. 8381610 San Miguel Fiesta. 835-2891 Trinity Site open to public. 505-479-6124 Octoberfest. At Hammel Museum Chile Proppers. 835-4568 11th Ann. Enchanted Skies Star Party. 835-0424 Alamo Indian Days. 854-2635 ext. 1100. Sevilleta & La Joya open house. 505-864-4021 82nd Annual 49ers Celebration. 835-5525 Socorro Fest. 935-0424 Fort Craig 150th Anniversary. 835-0412 15th Annual Mineral Symposium. 835-5140 17th Annual Festival of the Cranes. 835-2077 Garcia Opera House Crafts Fair. 835-0424 Socorro Balloon Rally. 835-0424 Candy Cane Electric Light Parade. 835-0424
• Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge • Championship Golf Course • Ghost Towns • NRAO Very Large Array Radio Telescope • Historic District • El Camino Real International Heritage Center Make your next vacation a trip to Socorro in Old West Country... where it all began!.
Socorro County CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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101 Plaza • P.O. Box 743 • Socorro, NM 87801 505-835-0424 www.socorro-nm.com
LOCATION Socorro is located at the junction of 1-25 and US 60 near Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. TOUR ROUTE Travel 108 miles west on US 60 through the VLA to Quemado; 41 miles south on NM 32 past Quemado Lake to Apache Creek; 12 miles west on NM 12 to Reserve and another 36 miles south on US 180 to Glenwood, with a side trip on NM 159 to Mogollon. MORE INFORMATION Socorro Chamber of Commerce (505) 835-0424 SOCORRO
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Truth or Consequences
A great place to wake up your senses.
WATER...
Apaches and early settlers first recognized the healthful aspects of the hot mineral waters as far back as the 1800's.
THAT’S WHAT MAKES THIS DESERT COMMUNITY special. Truth or Consequences struck a deal with Ralph Edwards in 1950, changing its name to the famous television host’s game show. But it is most certainly the water that brings people back year after year. Bath houses fed by natural hot springs, the meandering Rio Grande and New Mexico’s largest lakes provide incomparable opportunities for recreation and the relief of urban stress. Full-service bathhouses are open year round. The relaxing and healing attributes of the hot mineral water are combined with a full gamut of related services including Swedish massage, energy therapy, reflexology, ayurvedic science, ear coning, T'ai Chi and yoga. A therapeutic walk along the river in Ralph Edwards Park is also recommended for developing one’s peace of mind. Apache Chief Geronimo is said to have bathed in the healing water, thus lending his name to the Geronimo Springs Museum and Geronimo Peace Days Fiesta. A full array of water sporting and camping facilities are available at the area’s three state parks. Water skiing, scuba diving, fishing…the list of activities goes on and on for Elephant Butte and Caballo Lakes. Nearby mountains offer hiking, scenic byways, the quaint village of Hillsboro and the ghost towns of Kingston and Winston.
above: In addition to windsurfing and jet skiing, Elephant Butte Lake offers sailing, parasailing, water skiing, paddle boats, fishing and scuba rental services. opposite: Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission in Hillsboro was rebuilt after the 1972 flood.
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EVENTS
Feb Cuchillo Pecan Festival. 743-3201 Chocolate Lovers Event. 8940615 Annual Quilting Day Luncheon. 744-5472 Mar National Quilting Day Luncheon. 744-5472 Apr Kite Festival. 744-4708 Winston Spring Fiesta. 743-2736 Old Time Fiddler’s Contest. 894-3536 American Bass Fishing Tournaments. 744-5505 May Ralph Edwards Fiesta. 894-3536 RV Boat Show. 888-667-2757 American Bass Fishing Tournaments. 744-5505 Jun Elephant Butte Chile Challenge Cook Off. 894-2181 Turtleback Folk Art & Music Festival. 894-0615 American Bass Fishing Tournaments. 744-5505 Jul Fourth of July Fireworks. 744-5998 American Bass Fishing Tournaments. 744-5505 Aug Lions Club Carp Round Up. 894-7421 Sierra County Musical at Exploratorium. 794-3536 American Bass Fishing Tournaments. 744-5505 Sep Hillsboro Apple Festival. Hatch Chile Festival. 895-5686 American Bass Fishing Tournaments. 744-5505 Oct Sierra County Fair. allyon@nmsu.edu Geronimo Peace Gathering. 894-3536 Winston Saint Jude Fiesta. 743-6354 Old Time Fiddlers State Champ. Contest. 894-3536 Nov Veterans Day Car Show. 894-3536 Veterans Memorial Park. 894-3536. Christmas Craft Show. 744-4708 Dec Christmas Fare. 894-6900 Christmas in the Foothills. 895-5306 Weekend of the Lights. 744-4708 Christmas Jubilee. 894-3536.
LOCATION Truth or Consequences is located on I-25 by Elephant Butte Lake State Park in the hot springs region of the Rio Grande. TOUR ROUTE On I-25, travel 72 miles north to Socorro or 75 miles south to Las Cruces. MORE INFORMATION Truth or Consequences Sierra County Chamber (505) 894-3536 or (800) 831-9487
Hot Mineral Springs, Fishing, Hunting, Boating, Rafting, Sailing, Hiking, Golfing, Swimming, Biking, & Live Entertainment Chambers of Commerce: Truth or Consequences
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Catron County
Glenwood, Reserve, Mogollon, Quemado, Quemado Lake, Apache Creek...
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Valentine’s Bingo. Glenwood 539-2711 Woman’s Club Red Dessert Social Art Show. Glenwood 539-2711 Melodrama. Glenwood 539-2711 4-H Dance at Reserve Community Center. 539-2711 Enchilada Dinner. Glenwood 539-2711 Glenwood Fishing Derby. 539-2711 19th Annual Spring Bingo. Glenwood 539-2711 Easter Egg Hunt at Glenwood Park. 539-2711 Woman’s Club Rummage & Bake Sale. Glenwood 539-2711 Ranch Days. Glenwood 539-2711 Spaghetti Dinner for Tour of the Gila Race. Glenwood 539-2711 Catwalk Grand Re-opening. Glenwood 539-2711 Cinco de Mayo Celebration. Reserve Cierra MacDougall Fund Raiser at Glenwood Park. 539-2711 Frisco Cowbelles’ Annual BBQ, Western Fine Arts Auction & Dance. Glenwood 539-2711 Fireworks at Dusk at the Glenwood Park. 539-2711 Catron County Heritage Festival. Reserve Luna Founder’s Day and Rodeo. Luna Coalition of AZ & NM Counties. 539-2711 “Run for the Angels” at Glenwood Park. 539-2711 Catron County Fair & Rodeo. Reserve Scorpion Sting Endurance Ride at Glenwood Park. 539-2711 Pie Town Pie Festival. Pie Town Luna Barter Fair. Luna Raspberry Festival. Reserve Turkey Bingo. 539-2711 4th Annual Glenwood Open Cowboy Golf Tournament. 539-2711 Craft Bazaar. 539-2711 Live Nativity and Town Lighting. 539-2711
THE VILLAGES
OF CATRON COUNTY hold the keys for opening a world of mountain recreational opportunities. They are the jumping off points for ghost town adventures, wilderness hiking and pack trips, trout fishing and electric motor boating on lakes nestled among endless ponderosa forests. The Catwalk National Recreation Trail, five miles from Glenwood, features picnic grounds among huge cottonwood trees and long steel walkways that cling to the sides of narrow bluffs and open up to a magnificent mountain setting. The state fish hatchery on the Catwalk road provides an introduction to the trout that inhabit local waters. From Glenwood, travelers can take a side trip on a narrow paved road that climbs into the mountains to the picturesque ghost town of Mogollon. A well-maintained dirt road from Mogollon skirts the northern edge of the vast Gila Wilderness past excellent fishing and camping sites before cutting back to Reserve. North of Reserve, the tour follows scenic NM 32 from Apache Creek to Quemado Lake, with facilities at both locations. LOCATION Quemado is located on US 60 with Quemado Lake just off NM 32 between Quemado and Apache Creek. Apache Creek and Reserve are located on NM 12. Glenwood is on US 180 with Mogollon to the east on NM 159. TOUR Travel 53 miles south on US 180 from Glenwood to Silver City. MORE INFORMATION Catron County Chamber (505) 533-6116 Glenwood Chamber (505)539-2711 above: Catwalks cross boulders and cling to the sides of narrow canyon cliffs at Catwalk National Recreation Trail near Glenwood.
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Discover the unparalleled beauty of Catron County. • Explore the Gila Wilderness • Enjoy friendly people • Visit the Catwalk • Drive the scenic highways
Explore Old West Country! • Go back into history where it all began • See beautiful mountain lakes and clear mountain streams
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Remaining buildings in Old West ghost towns protect the secrets of bygone rough and tumble eras
G H O ST TOW N S MOGOLLON (above) On the northern edge of the Gila Wilderness, a number of the original buildings still stand in the picturesque gold mining town of Mogollon. A handful of shops and galleries are open in the warmer weather. The village is accessed by a narrow, winding, but paved road that departs from US 180 north of Glenwood. STEINS (left, top) Originally established as a Butterfield Stage Stop, Steins developed into a workstation for railroaders in the late 1800s. The town of about a thousand people died when Southern Pacific changed from steam to diesel locomotives. Open daily, Steins is packed full of memorabilia and friendly critters. Call 505-542-9791. SHAKESPEARE (left, bottom) The Butterfield Stage stop of Shakespeare developed a reputation for lawlessness at the turn of the last century with disputes frequently resulting in gunfights and hangings. Scheduled tours and periodic reenactments are available. Located three miles south of Lordsburg, it is the only authentically preserved Ghost Town in the West. LAKE VALLEY Once a booming mining town of 4,000, Lake Valley died during the silver panic of 1893. The Bridal Chamber, one of the largest finds in silver mining history was discovered at this location. Lake Valley is on NM 27, south of the picturesque village of Hillsboro. WINSTON Settled in 1881, Winston grew to more than 3,000 residents before declining silver prices ended its mining role. A few of the original structures still stand, and the “hanging tree," located on Wall Street, is over 200 years old. Winston is located on NM 52, 38 miles northwest of Truth or Consequences.. For more information call 1-800-831-9487.
RV TRAVELER
BURRO MOUNTAIN HOMESTEAD Historic RV Park off Highway 90, 7 miles up mountain road. Tall pines and hiking trails. Full hookup, bath house and laundry. 20 miles south of Silver City. 665 Tyrone Rd. • Silver City, NM 88065 505.538.2149 Fax 505.388.4727
CASITAS DE GILA GUESTHOUSES & ART GALLERLY A Stress-Free Zone near Silver City! Our wonderful Casitas have full kitchens and fireplaces, solitude and wildlife. De-stress for a day, a week or longer. 1-877-923-4827 info@casitasdegila.com www.casitasdegila.com
SPIRIT CANYON LODGE Gila Wilderness, Lake Roberts Area, Lodging and Cottages. Full Menu Café, German Food on Saturday. Nonsmoking. Great Hiking and wildlife, Scenic Byway and Birding Trail. Hummingbirds. Hwy. 35, Lake Roberts, NM 505-536-9459 info@spiritcanyon.com www.spiritcanyon.com
DOUBLE T HOMESTEAD BED & BREAKFAST Guest Houses with full kitchens, Satellite TV, Secluded Cabin, RV Park, Full Hook-ups, Horse Motel with Pipe Stalls. Gila National Forest adjacent. Retreats, weddings and reunions. Catwalk Road • Glenwood, NM 88039 PO Box 358 • Glenwood, NM 88039 505-539-2812 • doublet@gilanet.com www.doublethomestead.com
NEW MEXICO BED & BREAKFAST ASSN. Enjoy Bed & Breakfast accommodation in adobe casitas, exquisite haciendas, and historic Victorian inns located throughout New Mexico. Call for free directory of inspected member inns: 1-888-661-6649 info@nmbba.org • www.nmbba.org GHOST TOWNS
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Silver City One of Nation’s Top Small Towns
Silver City is consistantly rated as one of the BEST Places to Live and Retire in the USA!
BORDERING
THE THREE MILLION ACRE GILA NATIONAL FOREST, Silver City has evolved from a late 1800’s mining camp to a bustling Mecca for the arts and recreation. Its Victorian character, nationally sanctioned events and a strong business and university ethic have created a community that ranks at the top of the nation’s most respected lists for the arts, historic preservation, healthful living and retirement. The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, surrounded on three sides by the first wilderness area designated by Congress, provides not only a glimpse into the ancient Mogollon culture, but endless opportunities for camping, hiking, pack trips, fishing, biking or simply a leisurely drive through magnificent scenic vistas. Lake Roberts and Bear Canyon Lake, the historic village of Pinos Altos, the peaceful Mimbres River Valley, City of Rocks State Park, the breath-taking Chino open-pit mine and excellent birding opportunities dot the immediate area while ghost towns, rock hounding and the Catwalk National Recreation Trail are within an hour’s radius. The Tour of the Gila sanctioned 5-day bicycle stage race, Silver City Blues Festival, Weekend at the Galleries, Wild Wild West Pro Rodeo, Fiesta de la Olla and the Red Paint Powwow make Silver City a major events destination. An array of cultural, sporting and educational functions fills remaining gaps. The Billy the Kid era cabin donated by movie director Ron Howard opens the door to the historic downtown district packed full of galleries, museums, coffee shops, unique shopping…and Big Ditch Park.
opposite: Construction of St. Vincent De Paul Church in Silver City was begun in 1874 and the mission-style towers and entry were added in 1908. above: A walking bridge spans Big Ditch Park which was once Silver City’s Main Street prior to unusual flooding at the turn of the 20th century. SILVER CITY
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E K L E K T I K A S fine art • sculpture • folk art • antiques • jewelry • custom interiors Mexican colonial and contemporary furniture • lamps • Oriental rugs
EKLEKTIKAS 703 N. Black Street Silver City, NM 88061
EKLEKTIKAS II 104 Yankie Street Silver City, NM 88061
505.538.8081 www.eklektikas.com
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& C U LT U R E BREAKING INTO THE TOP THREE SLOTS OF MODERN MATURITY’S “Best Small Towns in America” and being listed by John Villani as one of “The Hundred Best Small Art Towns in America” and by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in its “Dozen Distinctive Destinations-2002” has given Silver City recognition as one of the nation’s culturally progressive small communities. The strong visual and performing arts activities, museums and the renovated historic district have created a destination worthy of America’s culture-hungry travelers. A wide range of galleries and specialty shops are located throughout the university and historic districts and in the mountain village of Pinos Altos. Art walks and fairs, artist openings, gallery weekends and cultural exchanges on an international level have created a niche for Silver City in the world of art. A performing arts seasons that include international talent is sponsored by the Mimbres Region Arts Council and the Grant County Community Concerts Association. Special events with nationally acclaimed artists include the Silver City Blues Festival, symphony and opera presentations and, on the local level, community and university drama presentations and a melodrama series. The Silver City Museum, housed in the 1881 Victorian home of H.B. Ailman, and the Western New Mexico University Museum, with the world’s largest collection of artifacts from the thousand-year old Mimbres Culture, are the pride of the community. Walking tours of the historic district provide insight into the spirited early days of mining and the commitment to enduring architecture.
Gallery openings and visual arts events, internationally acclaimed performing arts programs and fashion fill the local calendar on a year-round basis. clockwise from top: The Silver City Museum portrays the town’s Victorian architecture. McCray Gallery at WNMU. Sculpture at Visitors Center. Exquisite Galleries are found in the historic downtown art district. Copper sculpture depicts the community’s mining heritage. Locals and tourists gather at Yankie Street galleries.
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Silver City Blues Festival, May 28-30, 2005
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Mimbres Region Arts council Promoting all the arts in their richness to people of all ages.
• Performance series September thru May. • Silver City Blues Festival-Memorial Day Weekend. • Weekend at the Galleries-Columbus Day Weekend. • Fiesta de la Olla featuring Juan Quezada - July. 1201 Pope St. • Silver City, NM
505-538-2505
888-758-7289
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Silver City
Museum Gift Shop In the H.B. Ailman House Books & Regional Gifts Tues.-Fri. 9:00-4:30 Sat.-Sun. 10:00-4:00 Closed Monday
312 W. Broadway, Silver City, NM
505-388-5721
Western New Mexico University Museum Houses the largest permanent display of Mimbres pottery and culture in the world. Located in Fleming Hall on the WNMU campus. Open Mon.-Fri. 9:00-4:30 Sat.- Sun. 10:00-4:00 Free Admission Handicap Accessible
505-538-6386
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Neo-Mimbreno III. 388-5721 Greg Brown with Karen Savoca and Pete Heitzman. Folk Series at the Opera House. 1-888-758-7289 10-11 Red Paint Powwow. 1-800-548-9378 or 538-3785 17 Grant County Community Concert Association presents Harp Fusion. 538-3785 18 TBA. International Film Society. 538-5142 31 Celtic Double Bill: Flook / Susan McKeown and The Chanting House. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289 Feb 6 MRAC Gallery Exhibit Reception featuring the works of John Rogers. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289 7 A Chocolate Fantasia. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289 7 “Baubles” Opening at Blue Dome Gallery. 534-8671 7 Michael Metcalf Gallery Opening at Eklektikas II. 538-8081 8 Instrumental Ensemble. 538-3578 12 The Unsinkable Molly Brown. 1-888-758-7289 15 TBA. International Film Society. 538-5142 20 Grant Co. Comm. Concerts present “I Get a Kick out of Cole” Cole Porter Broadway Production. 538-3785 27 The Little Angels of Korea. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289 Mar 7 WNMU Band and WNMU Jazz Band Concert. 538-6617 12 Organic Forms, Hadfield and Brush Exhibition. 538-6517 12 Flying Dance Company. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289 13 Historic Downtown Music Showcase. 538-3785 14 TBA. International Film Society. 538-5142 26-28 Victorio’s Run. The NM State Cowboy Action Championship Shoot Fowler Land & Cattle Co., Mimbres Valley. 388-2531 Apr 2 Chris Smither. Folk Series at the Opera House. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289 9 MRAC Gallery Exhibit Reception featuring works by Elsie Dean. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289 14 Grant County Community Concert Association presents East Meets West Chamber Music Quintet. 538-3785 16-18,22-23 “Sylvia” WNMU Expressive Arts Dept. 538-6502 18 TBA. International Film Society. 538-5142 18 Organ Instrumental Performances. 538-3578 23 Student Exhibition Reception. 538-6517 23 Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart. Folk Series at the Opera House. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289 25 WNMU Band and WNMU Jazz Band Concert. 538-6617 28-May 21 8th Annual Tour of the Gila Bicycle Race. 388-3222 May1-Oct 2 Grant Co. Art Guild Summer Time Art Show. 538-8216 1 Copper Cowbelles Shindig. 538-5555 8 MainStreet Celebration of Spring Festival. 534-1700 16 TBA. International Film Society. 538-5142 28-30 9th Annual Silver City Blues Festival. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289 28-31 Silver City Blues Festival. 1-800-548-9378 or 538-3785 29 MainStreet BluesBerry Brunch. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289
Wilderness vista, Trail of the Mountain Spirits Byway
Fiesta de la Olla July 16-18, 2004
Red Paint Powwow January 7-8, 2005
Historic Downtown Silver City “A New Mexico MainStreet Community”
One of the NATION’S - National Trust for Historic Preservation
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
Silver City has it all! Year after year, Silver City is consistently rated “One of the BEST SMALL TOWNS in America” - one of the nation’s best places to visit, live, and retire! Over 100 years of Old West history, a rich and diversified cultural heritage, vibrant arts community, friendly residents, a healthy, low-stress lifestyle, and unbeatable climate.... with Four Gentle Seasons. Come visit, and see for yourself what Silver City has to offer!
Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce 201 N. Hudson Street Silver City, NM 88061
www.silvercity.org 1-800-548-9378
Wind Canyon Estates Located approximately 5 miles west of Silver City on Hwy 180 W. bordering the Gila National Forest, Wind Canyon Estates boasts breath-taking views - some as far away as Arizona. Enjoy the native vegetation of beautiful wildflowers, yucca, and stately piñon, juniper, cedar and oak evergreens. 10 acre parcels priced from low $60K. Definitely a place to explore!
501 Silver Heights Blvd. • Silver City, NM
505-538-2931
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Casitas de Gila Guesthouses Art Gallery Escape to our Stress-Free Zone and savor the peace and isolation of our incredible location on the western edge of the Gila Wilderness. Beautifully appointed 1 and 2 bedroom Guesthouses with full kitchens, kiva fireplaces, porches, bbq grills, picnic tables, continental breakfast … and a delightful art gallery! www.casitasdegila.com
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Wild Wild West Pro Rodeo. 538-3785 or 388-2586 6th Annual Rodeo Parade and Wild Wild West Days Celebration. 535-2567 MRAC Gallery Exhibit Reception featuring works by the MRAC Print Project. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289 6th Annual Pinos Altos Art Fair. 388-4202 TBA. International Film Society. 538-5142 Historic Downtown Music Showcase. 534-1700 “The Public Hanging” All Day Art Exhibits. 538-2505 Firecracker Golf Tournament. 538-5041 Independence Day Parade & Ice Cream social and Car Show at the Silver City Museum. 534-1700 First Annual Hummingbirds of New Mexico Festival in Lake Roberts. e-mail HBNM@gilanet.com. TBA. International Film Society. 538-5142 Solo Romantic Piano. Church of the Good Shepherd Recital Series. 538-3578 Silver Invitational Golf Tournament. 538-5041 25th Annual Gun Show. 388-2360 TBA. International Film Society. 538-5142 Copper Country Cruizers’ Car Show. 388-3519 St. Vincent de Paul Annual Fiesta. 538-9373 Signal Peak Challenge: Mountain Bike Regional Qualifier for National Championship. 388-3222 Annual Billy Casper Golf Tournament. 538-4067 Annual Gila Thunder Bike Run. 388-2427 Annual Gem and Mineral Show. 538-3216 12th Annual San Vicente Art Fair. 388-4854 Annual WNMU Homecoming Parade. Club Championship Golf Tournament. 538-5041 Annual Pinos Altos October Fiesta fund raiser for Pinos Altos Volunteer Fire and Rescue Dept. 538-0204 Silver Ladies President Cup Golf Tourn. 538-5041 Annual Weekend at the Galleries. 538-2505 Annual Lighted Christmas Parade. 534-1700
LOCATION Silver City is at the junction of US 180 and NM 90, near the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. TOUR Travel 44 miles southwest on NM 90 and US 70 to Lordsburg. MORE INFORMATION Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce 505-538-3785 1-800-548-9378 www.silvercity.org Mimbres Region Arts Council 505-538-2505 1-888-758-7289 www.mrac.cc
Pinos Altos An era rich in frontier history, cavalry forts, and Apache warriors is displayed in this historic old town.
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IN A FOREST OF ponderosa pine that stretches to a far horizon, the historic village of Pinos Altos became a boomtown and county seat with the discovery of gold in 1859. Just seven miles above Silver City, the village has evolved into a mountain arts community with the lingering flair of the Old West mining era. Memorabilia and artifacts of gun fighters, Apache warriors and the ancient Mimbres culture can be seen in the Buckhorn Saloon and Restaurant. Indian Joe, the most widely known character of these parts, quietly contemplates his drink 24 hours a day at the end of the bar. A replica of Fort Cobre, a log cabin schoolhouse and the old Hearst Church Art Gallery reminisce bygone times. A spirited melodrama performed in the Opera House draws the audience into the historic moment. Pinos Altos borders the three-million acre Gila National Forest on NM15 connecting Silver City to Lake Roberts, the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, and the nation’s first designated wilderness area.
Bear Creek Motel Cabins LLC. Unique two-story cabins include fireplaces, secluded balconies, porches, phones, TV’s, and BBQ grills. Cabins with kitchens available. Nestled under the pines in historic Pinos Altos. Gateway to the Gila Wilderness.
Seven miles north of Silver City.
EVENTS May 1-Oct 2 Jun 12 Oct 2
Grant County Art Guild Summer Time Art Show. 538-8216 6th Annual Pinos Altos Art Fair. 388-4202 Annual Pinos Altos October Fiesta fund raiser for Pinos Altos Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. 538-0204 Gallery openings and visual arts events, internationally acclaimed performing arts programs and fashion fill the local calendar on a year-round basis.
DIRECTIONS Pinos Altos is 7 miles north of Silver City on NM 15 to the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. above: The Hearst Church now serves as an art gallery. left: Indian Joe can be seen along with other memorabilia of the era in the Buckhorn Saloon and Opera House.
505-388-4501 888-388-4515
P.O. Box 53082 Pinos Altos, NM 88053
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Holiday Inn Express SILVER CITY
The Holiday Inn Express in beautiful Silver City is your ticket to a Southwest adventure. Let our friendly staff aid you in exploring the wonders of the Silver City area from a convenient homebase that features a fully equipped fitness center, spa facilities, and complimentary breakfast. 1103 Superior St. • Silver City, NM 88061
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AT T R A C T I O N S THE TERRAIN OF OLD WEST COUNTRY AND ITS USES ARE AS diverse as the people who have trod upon it. From fertile farming valleys to Alpine meadows and from disappearing ancient cultures to those who search for deep space life forms, we can help you discover your niche in Old West Country. There is certainly no end to the recreational opportunities that surface at Elephant Butte Lake State Park. New Mexico’s largest body of water offers jet ski, water ski, parasail, wind sail, scuba and fishing opportunities, and did I mention…miles and miles of beaches for cookouts and sand castles. The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument offers first-hand insight into an ancient native culture that began moving from the valley floor into walled caves for protection before finally disappearing altogether. The monument lies in the middle of a massive mountain region offering wilderness pack trips, camping, mineral baths, hiking and extraordinary vistas. The Very Large Array, as seen in the movie Contact, consists of 27 dish-shaped antennas spread along three 13-mile legs on the remote Plains of San Agustin. They act as a single antenna focusing on the sounds of deep space. The New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum displays a history of the state’s farming and ranching activities from ancient Anasazi practices to modern mechanization. Demonstrations are given with actual farm animals. The Catwalk National Recreation Trail begins with a series of steel walkways clinging to narrow canyon cliffs and bridging the tops of boulders. They are reminiscent of the catwalk that transported gold ore from an upstream mine. A large picnic area lies beneath cottonwoods and sycamores at the mouth of the canyon. The City of Rocks State Park is an almost surreal collection of giant boulders resulting from the erosion of a protruding layer of lava. Paths through the rocks, picnic grounds and a cactus garden create a unique and entertaining outing. Rockhound State Park on the slopes of the Florida Mountains is littered with rock specimens. Gem and mineral enthusiasts meet regularly in the area to demonstrate cutting, polishing and jewelry making and to sell and trade collectables. opposite: The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is located on the edge of the nation’s first Wilderness. The caves have been used as shelter for passing hunting and gathering cultures for thousands of years, but the existing walls were constructed by the Tularosa Mogollon culture around the A.D.1280. top, left: Twenty seven dish shaped antennas listens to the stars at the Very Large Array. top center, left: The sun sets on the tranquil waters of Elephant Butte Lake following a day of fishing, skiing and scuba diving. top center, right: Boulders at City of Rocks State Park provide a background for camping, picnicking and star gazing. top, right: Rockhound State Park near Deming is a gathering spot for the annual Rockhound Round-up in March. Participants from more than 40 states explore the area for rare finds. above: New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum preserves New Mexico’s agricultural heritage. top, right: Steel catwalks cling to canyon walls at The Catwalk National Recreation Trail.
GILA CLIFF DWELLINGS NATIONAL MONUMENT
Follow the “Trail of the Mountain Spirits” two hours north from Silver City along NM 15 or NM 35 to the national monument Visitor Center. Printed matter and a movie provide information about the 13th century inhabitants of this pristine area. The Cliff Dwellings are accessible by a short, well-maintained trail. 505-536-9344.
VERY LARGE ARRAY
Twenty-seven dish-shaped antennas are spread across three 13-mile legs, one of which crosses US 60 between Socorro and Reserve. A visitor center explains the mission of the project sponsored by the National Radio Astronomy Observatory. 505-388-8201.
ELEPHANT BUTTE LAKE
The state’s largest body of water is located at Truth or Consequences on Interstate 25. A full array of water sporting activities, marinas, campsites and lodging are available. Hot mineral baths and therapy can be enjoyed in the community. 505-538-2801.
CITY OF ROCKS STATE PARK
A city of giant monoliths protruding unexpectedly from the desert floor are located half way between Deming and Silver City, 5 miles east of US180. Campsites, picnic tables and drinking water are available. Walking paths lead through the fascinating boulders. 505-536-2800.
ROCKHOUND STATE PARK
Rock specimens scattered across the slopes of the Florida Mountains simply offer a great excuse to explore the area. Located southeast of Deming, rockhounds meet in the area regularly for demonstrations, sales and trading. 505-539-2481.
NEW MEXICO FARM & RANCH MUSEUM
A large and intriguing display of farm and ranch artifacts and equipment span the eras from the early Anasazi to modern times. Located on Dripping Springs Road in Las Cruces, turn east from Interstate 25 on the University Avenue exit. Enjoy live milking exhibitions and special presentations. 505-538-2801.
CATWALK RECREATION TRAIL
Walkways suspended from narrow canyon walls are the beginnings of a trail that works its way into the Gila Wilderness. The trailhead and picnic grounds beneath large cottonwood and sycamore trees are five miles east of US 180 at Glenwood. 505-538-2801. AREA ATTRACTIONS
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Lordsburg
The real thing: Taste the true flavor of the Old West By Sandy L. Broadbent
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THE NEW MEXICO “Bootheel” Lordsburg was founded in 1880 and named for the engineer responsible for laying the country’s second transcontinental railroad route. Despite its heavenly sounding name, lawlessness marked the early days of Lordsburg. Shakespeare, the former Butterfield stage stop and mining camp located two miles south, is the only authentic Old West ghost town in the western United States. Guided tours and periodic historic reenactments are offered. Ghost town enthusiasts will also enjoy Steins, a railroad village often targeted by outlaws and Apache warriors. The Lordsburg area offers events ranging from Cowboy Poetry to Tejano music. Guests to the Lordsburg-Hidalgo County Museum will learn about Elizabeth Garrett, blind daughter of legendary Sheriff Pat Garrett, who penned parts of the New Mexico state song in Lordsburg; Charles Lindbergh, who landed in the “Spirit of St. Louis” and dedicated the Lordsburg airport in 1927; silent cowboy movie star Tom Mix and U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. In addition to experiencing Lordsburg’s incomparable sunsets and authentic Mexican food, visitors should venture south to the art galleries of Rodeo, New Mexico.
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LOCATION Lordsburg is located on I-10 near the ghost towns of Shakespeare and Steins. TOUR Travel 60 miles east on I-10 to Deming. MORE INFORMATION Lordsburg Hidalgo County Chamber of Commerce (505) 542-9864
Call to confirm dates 542-9864 All Year Steins Railroad Ghost Town. 542-9864 Second Weekend Monthly Jan. thru Oct. Shakespeare Ghost Town open for visitors. 542-9864 April 24-25, June 26-27, Aug 21-22, October 23-24 Shakespeare Ghost Town Re-enactment. 542-9864 Jan 17-18 Lion’s Club Gun Show. 542-9864 Feb 13-14 Cowboy Poetry Fiesta. 542-9864 Jul 4 July 4th Activities and 5K Run. 542-9864 26-29 Hidalgo County Fair. 542-9864 Labor Day Tejano Fiesta. 542-9864 Sept 25 Sister City Celebration at Antelope Wells. 542-9864 Oct Oct-May Granite Gap Ghost Mining Camp. 505-495-5012 2 Cowboy Hall of Fame. 542-9864 4 St. Joseph’s Annual Bazaar. 542-9864 21-24 Heritage Festival. Call to confirm dates 542-9864 Dec 3 Annual Light Parade and Moonlight Madness. 542-9864 4 Sister City Tree Trimming Celebration in Antelope Wells.
above: Tours, reenactments and detailed reconstruction are features of Shakespeare ghost town, just south of Lordsburg. below: The railroad ghost town of Steins, full of stories and relics, just west of Lordsburg, opens daily for public tours.
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Deming Great weather, pure water and unique events
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CLIMATE THAT BRINGS PEOPLE TO DEMING... and the pure water, year-round golf, rock hounding and duck racing. If you forgot to include duck racing in the quality of life features you are seeking, perhaps you should reconsider. There’s a purse for winning ducks and for everyone else, a week of parades, outhouse races, contests, and social events. One can never fully appreciate ducks without attending this event. If gems and minerals are your passion, you will enjoy Rockhound State Park southeast of Deming where specimens literally litter the ground. Each year, rock hound events include guided trips, rock auctions and judging seminars. Deming’s calendar of events is filled with exhibits, fairs and fiestas. They are carefully scheduled, of course, around tee times on Deming’s 18-hole golf course. The Deming Luna Mimbres Museum maintains the area’s historic perspective with artifacts from the ancient Mimbres culture and memorabilia from early settlers. The museum complex includes the historic Armory building and customs house. In Columbus, just south of Deming, details of Pancho Villa’s attack on the United States are preserved in a museum and state park. General Blackjack Pershing’s pursuit of the revolutionaries into Mexico with the first planes and ground support vehicles ever used for military purposes proved to be valuable experience for WWI. Day trips from Deming include shopping and dining in Palomas, Mexico, picnicking and hiking in City of Rocks State Park and scenic drives into the Gila National Forest.
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DEMING,NM in “Old West” Country
“Come to Visit, Stay a Lifetime!”
opposite: St. Ann’s Catholic Church was built in 1918 for Deming’s Spanish-speaking population. above: The Great American Duck Race in August claims high stakes for winners and an unforgettable experience for all. below: Desert gardens cover the grounds at Pancho Villa State Park.
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6th Annual Friends of the Library Adult Spelling Bee. 546-9202 Feb 5-7 Library Book Sale. 546-9202 Mar 8 Cabalgate Binacional in Columbus. 531-2917 8-9 Columbus Raid Commemoration Services in Columbus. 531-2917 11-14 Deming Gem & Mineral Rockhound Roundup 546-0348 Apr 17 90th Old Timers Celebration. May 5 Cinco de Mayo in Columbus. 531-2917 Jul 4 Fireworks Display in Deming. Parade in Columbus. 531-2917 Aug 26-29 Great American Duck Races. 544-3483 Sep 14 St. Ann’s Fiesta. 546-3343 Oct TBA Southwestern NewMexico State Fair. 546-0177 11 Columbus Day Festival. 531-2917 16-17 St. Clair Wine Festival. 546-9324 17 Czechoslovakian Klobasc Festival. Dec 20 Christmas Light Parade. 544-2855 24 Tin Street Luminaries Display. 546-9535
LOCATION Deming is located on I-10 near Rock-hound and Pancho Villa State Parks. TOUR ROUTE On I-10, travel 59 miles east to Las Cruces or 60 miles west to Lordsburg. On US 180, travel 44 miles north from Deming to Silver City or south on NM 11 to Columbus. MORE INFORMATION Deming Luna County Chamber of Commerce (505) 546-2674
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ith over 350 days of sunshine a year, Deming, in southwest New Mexico on Interstate 10, is a great place to be. With Deming as your home base, explore and experience the “Old West,” the ancient land of Geronimo and other Apache warriors. Visit nearby Mexico and explore historic Columbus, NM on the border. Enjoy our friendship.
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18-hole golf course Four state parks Rockhounding Awesome two-story historic museum • Largest winery in NM • Panoramic high desert •Startling sunsets
For an info packet, contact the Deming-Luna County Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 8 (NMT), Deming, NM 88031, or call 1-800-848-4955, ext. 9. Visit Us On The Internet: www.demingchamber.com
Breakfast Buffet Every Day Sirloin Steak Specials Every Night Serving Favorite Cocktails Popular Beers • New Mexico Wines
Interstate 10 at Exit 85
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Las Cruces New Mexico’s second largest city is a crossroads of historic trails, cultures and modern business interests.
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ONE OF THE nation’s best locations for business, retirement and touring. Las Cruces spreads across the fertile valley of the Rio Grande beneath the jagged formations of the Organ Mountains. Evolving out of the expansions of both the Old World and the new, it has become a center for commerce and technology that continues to draw upon its Mexican heritage and pioneer spirit. Las Cruces is one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the United States with close ties to New Mexico State University, White Sands Missile Range and the international metropolis of El Paso/Juarez. The high tech pace of the community has strengthened its diverse economy linked to manufacturing, farming, processing and advanced military projects. The Forbes/Milken Institute ranked Las Cruces as the Best Small Metro Area for business and careers in the United States. Based on job growth, earned income and "activity in critical technologies that foster future growth," this study acknowledges the dynamic character of the Las Cruces business community. Money Magazine listed Las Cruces among the eight top areas of the U.S. to retire, indicating that its vibrant cultural development has kept pace with its economic and population growth. The lyric opera, symphony, ballet and community chorus are major contributors to the area’s cultural aspects, in addition to full seasons of both community
right: Our Lady of Health Catholic Church in Las Cruces was recently built in traditional Spanish baroque style as directed by the Order of Agostinian Recolectos.
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and university theater. The Whole Enchilada Festival, wine and chile fiestas, and the Mariachi Conference celebrate the community's Hispanic heritage while its attraction of major national and international touring groups fills the entertainment gaps. Byways magazine placed Las Cruces in the top 50 motorcoach destinations for 2004. The rating is based on tour operator’s anticipated routes. Ft. Selden State Monument and area museums provide a glimpse into the lives of the region’s settlers and soldiers in the 1800's. The Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum depicts the evolvement of New Mexico farming over the last 2000 years, offering live animal demonstrations and collections of historic tools and equipment. Hiking trails on both sides of the rugged Organ Mountains and walking and biking trails along the Rio Grande provide an outlet to Mother Nature. Day trips to White Sands National Monument, Elephant Butte Lake State Park, and the mountain playlands of both Silver City and Ruidoso give Las Cruces access to the great outdoors. It continues to build upon traditional roles that began with the coming of Spanish explorers and colonists over 400 years ago. Its cultural, recreational and economic development, however, are clearly tied to the region’s grasp of the future. left: Early morning sunlight reflects off the Rio Grande in Las Cruces, the best small business community in the U.S. opposite: Spanish and Mexican fiestas are held throughout the year.
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Where a 19th century Union soldier meets a 21-year-old outlaw.
Las Cruces stands at the crossroads of time. You can almost hear the echoes of long-gone cavalrymen at Fort Selden as they prepared for a skirmish. Or sense the presence of a legendary outlaw by visiting the cell where Billy the Kid was held (but not for long). It is a city filled with the ghosts of history: famed Native American warriors, Spanish explorers, and pre-historic tribes. They have all come and gone and left their mark. For a free visitor’s guide on our timeless city, call 1-800-FIESTAS ext. 112.
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11th Annual Wells Fargo Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally. 526-1134 Trinity Site Tour. 678-1134 Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market “Easter Eggstravaganza”. 541-2554 16th Annual Frontier Days. 800-429-9488 La Vina Blues & Jazz Thing. 882-7632 Cinco de Mayo. 524-3262 3rd Annual la Fiesta de San Ysidro. 522-4100 Southern New Mexico Wine Festival, The Vinters’ Splash. 522-1232 Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market “Christmas in July”. 528-3276 Hatch Chile Festival. 895-5686 New Mexico Wine Harvest Festival. 522-1232 Hillsboro Apple Festival. 895-5686 White Sands Balloon Invitational. 430-7585 The Whole Enchilada Fiesta. 526-1938 Southern New Mexico State Fair. 524-8602 Trinity Site Tour. 678-1134 Cowboy Days. 522-4100 33nd Annual Renaissance Craftfaire. 523-6403 International Mariachi Conference. 525-1735 Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market “Holiday Handicrafts”. 528-3276 Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market “Sentimental Season”. 528-3276 Christmas Carols and the Luminarias on the Plaza. 524-3262
LOCATION Las Cruces is located at the junction of I-10 and I-25 between the Rio Grande and the Organ Mountains. DIRECTIONS On I-10, travel south 44 miles to El Paso, Texas, or west 59 miles to Deming. On I-25, travel north 75 miles to Truth or Consequences. MORE INFORMATION Las Cruces Convention and Visitors Bureau (800) 343-7827 or (505) 541-2444 www.lascrucescvb.org
RED MOUNTAIN CAFE Red Mountain Café specializes in providing an international flair to your dining experience, with breakfast, lunch and dinner being served daily. Special catering available. 1120 Commerce Dr. • Las Cruces, NM 88001 505.522.7584 Fax 505.521.0484 sales@redmountaincafe.com www.redmountaincafe.com
THE PIT STOP CAFE Homemade Mexican & American Food. Extensive Menu. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Specials – Try the trout! 7am-9pm. Exit 139 off I-10. BBB Member. Friendly service. 361 Motel Blvd. • Las Cruces, NM 88005 505.527.1993
THE BLUE STONE, TOO Looking for Southwest Jewelry? Gifts? Coins? We have it All! Need extra cash? We buy gold or silver jewelry and coins. Or call Alamogordo 1-866-437-9828. 1301 E. Lohman Ave. • Las Cruces, NM 505.532.6342
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The charm and serenity of Mesilla may well transform one’s hectic, modern outlook on life to a calmer more rational state..
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OF SAN ALBINO CHURCH dominate the tree-shaded plaza area of Mesilla. The traditional bandstand in the plaza’s center creates a vision of colorful fiestas and political rallies. Art, fashion, southwest cuisine, Mexican crafts and theater fill the quaint adobe buildings of the plaza area. Visitors are attracted by the relaxed Mexican/Old West atmosphere and of course, the seasonal aroma of roasting chile drifting along the sidewalks and narrow streets. Every door opens to a gallery, an antique shop, a bookstore, a coffeehouse, a dress shop or a collection of handmade jewelry. Mesilla served as Regional Headquarters for the Butterfield Overland Mail and Stage Line and also as a regional headquarters for the Confederate army. It became a lively and often rowdy social above: The old Spanish architecture and festive atmosphere of Mesilla contrasts the adjacent bustling city of Las Cruces. opposite: San Albino Church on the Mesilla Plaza was constructed of brick in 1907 around the original adobe structure that had been built in the early 1850s.
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The old brick and stucco structures stir the hearts and imaginations of Mesilla’s visitors.
LA POSTA de mesilla
Famed for Mexican Food and Steaks Since 1939
A TRULY AUTHENTIC DINING & SHOPPING EXPERIENCE Located on the plaza in historic Old Mesilla, and not far from the intersection of Interstate 10 at the Rio Grande, is a truly authentic southern New Mexico dining and shopping experience. Established in 1857 as a Butterfield Stagecoach Stop, La Posta has felt the footprints of such notables as Kit Carson, Judge Roy Bean and Billy the Kid. The chile rellenos, enchiladas, tamales, and empanadas are a melding of the Mexican-Indian dishes uniquely influenced by the New Mexican culture. Their best kept secrets, however, may be their delicious steaks and refreshing tropical drinks. The warm, friendly service and consistently excellent cuisine make it not only popular among locals, but also a memorable stop for visiting national and international dignitaries. Don’t forget to visit our La Posta Chile Shop... The Hot, Hot spot in Old Mesilla.
2410 Calle De San Albino • Mesilla, NM 88046
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center in the 1880’s with its dances, bullfights, cockfights, and theater productions. It also attracted its share of unsavory characters. Billy the Kid was tried and sentenced to hang in La Mesilla in 1881, but escaped before the sentence could be carried out. Just a mile south of the seventh fastest growing community in the nation and 40 minutes north of the world’s largest international metropolis, Mesilla offers a leisurely stroll through an elegant gallery, a quiet candlelight dinner for two and a balcony room for watching the moon climb over the edge of the rugged Organ Mountains. EVENTS Monthly Feb 27 Apr 24 May Jun-Sep Sep Sep-Nov Oct Nov
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Crafts Market, Thur-Sun. 524-3262 For the Love of Art. 524-3262 Town Hall Groundbreaking. 524-3262 1-4 Border Book Festival. 524-1499 British Car Show. 524-8887 1-2 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta. 524-3262 7 Farmer’s Market, Thur. 524-3262 1 8-19 Diez y Seis de Septiembre Fiesta. 524-3262 Mariachi Sundays, Every Sunday. 524-3262 9 Jazz Happening. 524-3524 30-31 Dia de los Muertos. 647-2639 11 Veterans Day Ceremony. 524-3262 13 Sister City Ascension Visit. 524-3262 20 Signing of the Gadsden Purchase Reenactment. 524-3262 9 Lighting of the Christmas Tree. 524-3262 24 Luminarias and Music. 524-3262 14
LOCATION Mesilla borders I-10 on the Don Juan de Oñate Trail, just south of Las Cruces. DIRECTIONS Travel north on Avenida de Mesilla into Las Cruces or south on NM 28 to La Viña, Sunland Park and El Paso. MORE INFORMATION Old Mesilla Association (505) 526-6220.
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Catwalk Duck Races Elephant Butte Steins Mercantile
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Painted Desert
P.O. Box 884 • Silver City, NM 88062
Golf Course
A place where fortunes were made, hearts were broken and dreams were fulfilled!
Silver City Museum
Where it All Began...
Farm & Heritage Museum
• Deming • Las Cruces • Lordsburg • Reserve/Glenwood • Silver City • Socorro • Truth or Consequences
Bosque del Apache
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The Communities of:
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SOCORRO
Mogollon
Willow Creek
SILVER CITY
LAS CRUCES
SOCORRO
SILVER CITY
San Miguel Mission
DEMING
DEMING
The Arizona
White Mountains RISING HIGH ABOVE THE CENTRAL ARIZONA DESERT, THE SCENIC White Mountains of eastern Arizona join the rugged mountain ranges of western New Mexico to provide an enormous pristine region for urban stress relief and outdoor recreation. Encompassed by the world’s largest stand of Ponderosa Pine and reaching elevations of 11,500 feet, the White Mountains are peppered with 85 lakes and over 800 miles of clear mountain streams and rivers. Fishing, hunting, hiking, biking, golfing, horseback riding, camping and a full array of winter sports are all part of the outdoor package that complements the deep-rooted historic and cultural aspects of the region. The Apaches offer gaming at Hon-Dah and world-class downhill and crosscountry skiing at Sunrise Park. Snowmobile, sleigh areas and ice fishing spots are found throughout the region. An impressive 180-mile system of interconnected, year-round, multi-use trails are accessible to hikers, bikers, cross-country skiers and horseback riders in the Pinetop-Lakeside area. The St. Johns Museum, Renee Cushman Art Museum, the Little House Museum, Ft. Apache, the Kinishba and Casa Malpais ruins provide a historic perspective of the area ranging from the prehistoric Anasazi through the Old West renegades and pioneers. Take a drive through meadows of spring flowers or past the fall colors of turning aspen. Peer across the valleys from the Mogollon Rim Overlook. One visit will reveal a hundred reasons to return.
left: Fishing on Hawley Lake. Photo by Anne Groebner
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Scenic mountain beauty
RECOGNIZED
AS A SMALL RESORT COMMUNITY, PINETOP LAKESIDE SITS IN THE WHITE Mountain recreation area. Surrounded by fishing lakes, streams and trail systems, the community is just three miles from the Hon-Dah Casino and 30 miles from the Sunrise Park winter sports complex. Its 69 lodging facilities and 14 RV and mobile home parks are essentially dedicated to tourism and recreational activities. Perched at 7200' elevation amid the world’s largest stand of Ponderosa Pine, a unique 180mile interconnecting multi-use trail system was developed through Pinetop-Lakeside that experiences year-round usage. The non-motorized loops and trails were designed to protect the delicate land, vegetation and wildlife of the area while providing forest access to hikers, bikers, cross-country skiers and horseback riders. Usually avoiding the use of clichés, Pinetop-Lakeside is nothing less than a fisherman’s paradise. Hundreds of miles of clear mountain streams and over 40 pristine lakes are within a 40mile radius. Woodland Lake Park includes a boat launch and wheelchair-accessible fishing
Perched at 7200' elevation amid the world’s largest stand of Ponderosa Pine above: The Little Colorado River.
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pier, and Rainbow Lake provides boat rentals. Pinetop-Lakeside has its own 18hole golf course and area stables provide horseback riding, wagon, carriage and hayrides as well as outdoor cooking opportunities. Yes, Sunrise Park has a high-speed quad chairlift and separate snowboarding and children’s areas. Excellent downhill and cross-country skiing are spread across three mountains, 65 runs and 13 miles of cross-country ski trails. Tours of Ft. Apache, built in 1870, and the thousand-year-old Kinishba Ruins are available through the Apache tribe. The scenic Mogollon Rim Overlook is located just 2 miles north of Pinetop-Lakeside. A daytrip to Petrified Forest National Park and the Painted Desert reveals the greatest and most colorful concentration of petrified wood in the world. A trip to the Rene Cushman Art Museum, the Little House Museum and the Casa Malpais Indian Ruins in the Springerville/Eager area will fill one day and the museums in Show Low and Snowflake should be included on another. The fishing and hiking in PinetopLakeside are about as good as it gets, but as a person fans out, the adventure grows by adding gaming, winter sports, mountain vistas, and historic experiences.
A Part of Pinetop’s History since 1938 Specializing in: • Prime Rib • Mesquite Broiled Steaks and Chicken • Seafood Located on Hwy. 260 East of Pinetop
928.367.4900 • www.charlieclarks.com ARIZONA WHITE MOUNTAINS/PINETOP-LAKESIDE
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404 E. White Mountain Blvd. (Highway 260) Pinetop, Arizona 85935
(928) 367-6667 or 1-800 528-1234 YOUR BEST BET IS A BEST WESTERN hiepinetop@cybertrails.com
Photo by Anne Groebner
Best Western Inn of Pinetop
• King suites available • Spacious rooms with two beds • FREE continental breakfast • In-room coffee makers • Indoor Whirlpool • Individual climate control
ANNUAL PINETOP - LAKESIDE
EVENTS
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ART, BLUEGRASS MUSIC AND CLASSIC CARS HIGHLIGHT Pinetop-Lakeside’s summer festivities. The White Mountain Native American Art Festival in July features more than 80 Southwest Native American artisans, Indian dance groups, singers, musicians and storytellers. The White Mountain Bluegrass Music Festival in August includes a number of the Southwest’s best bluegrass and gospel musicians. The Fall Festival in late September is one of the largest arts and crafts events in Arizona. Paintings, woodcrafts, pottery, jewelry, and Native American articles and food make up the show, with other events including the annual Run to the Pines Car Show, a parade, antique sales, and quilts show.
EVENTS Jul
17th Annual White Mountain Native American Art Festival Pre-Show at Hon-Dah Resort & Casino. 17-18 17th Annual White Mountain Native American Art Festival. Aug 14-15 14th Annual Bluegrass Music Festival. Sep 25-26 29th Annual White Mountain Fall Festival.
Pinetop’s Best Kept Lodging Secret! 32 comfortable & clean double Queen rooms • 10 King Business Suites • Special Deluxe Continental Breakfast • Afternoon Fresh Baked Cookies & Refreshments • Refrigerators & Microwaves • Irons, Ironing boards, in-room coffee • Cable TV w/ HBO, CNN, ESPN • Indoor Spa • Pet friendly • Free Local Calls & Incoming Fax Service • New: High Speed Internet Access available • Exceptionally Good Guest Service • Close to: Golfing, fishing, hunting, hiking trails, skiing and gaming Toll Free Reservations:
1.866.PINETOP
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Located in the heart of Pinetop 458 E. White Mountain Road 928.367.3636
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LOCATION Pinetop-Lakeside is located on AZ 260 in the heart of the scenic White Mountains of Eastern Arizona. TOUR ROUTE If you enter the White Mountains on US 60, US 191, US 180 or AZ 77, take the 55-mile AZ 260 loop from Show Low in the west or Springerville in the east through PinetopLakeside, Hon Dah, McNary and Eager. MORE INFORMATION Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center 800-573-4031 • 928-367-4290 • Fax 928-367-1247 info@pinetoplakesidechamber.com • www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com
PINETOP
Photo by Anne Groebner
• FREE deluxe breakfast bar • In-room coffee makers • In-room refrigerators & microwaves • Indoor Whirlpool & Sauna • Exercise room • Conference room
Holiday Inn Express Pinetop
OUTDOOR
431 E. White Mountain Blvd. (Highway 260) Pinetop Arizona 85935
HIKING. FISHING. BOATING.
(928) 367-6077 or 1-800 HOLIDAY hiepinetop@cybertrails.com www.hiexpres.com/pinetopaz
ACTIVITIES THE HIGH MOUNTAIN LAKES, STREAMS AND TRAILS ARE the foundation of Pinetop-Lakeside outdoor activities. Fishing, skiing, boating, hiking and horseback riding are among the favorite area pastimes, with snowmobiling, mountain biking, birding, wildlife photography and exploring historic cultural sites filling the gaps. Area lakes vary in size and amenities. Woodland Lake in Pinetop is surrounded by picnic facilities, hiking trails and tennis courts and is stocked with rainbow trout and channel catfish. Lee Valley Lake is a scenic fly-fishing destination with a two-fish limit that includes Artic grayling and Apache trout. Big Lake accommodates large family groups and campers and is stocked with rainbow, cutthroat and brook trout. Boating varies from small boats and canoes to electric or small horsepower motors to unrestricted at Lyman Lake. The multi-use trail system developed around Pinetop-Lakeside accommodates hikers, bikers, horseback riders and cross-country skiers. A total of 180 miles of interconnecting trails provide ready access to the surrounding forest Sunrise Park Resort offers excellent skiing and snowboarding on its 65 trails serviced by ten lifts. Summer weekends feature the Sunrise Express lift for hikers, bikers or those who enjoy the high mountain vistas. All-terrain mountain boards and mountain scooters are also available.
opposite: Pow Wow in the Pines - Hon-dah. above: The West Fork Trail is a favorite for outdoor activities.
July 17-18, 2004 17th Annual White Mountain Native American Art Festival, Blue Ridge School July 16, 2004 - Pre-Show, Hon-Dah Resort Casino
August 14-15, 2004 14th Annual Bluegrass Music Festival, Hon-Dah Resort Casino
September 25-26, 2004 29th Annual White Mountain Fall Festival, Blue Ridge School
800.573.4031
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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Accommodations The Abiquiu Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Bear Creek Motel & Cabins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OW19 Best Western Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Casitas De Gila . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OW11, OW18 Chama Trails Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Cities of Gold Casino – Pojoaque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Eldorado Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Elkhorn Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 El Mesón Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72, 85 El Rancho Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Fechin Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72, 81 Gandy Dancer B & B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Hilton of Santa Fe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Holiday Inn – Deming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OW25 Holiday Inn – Tucumcari . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Holiday Inn Express – Pinetop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 Holiday Inn Express – Silver City . . . . . . . . . . . .OW19 Hotel St Francis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Inn & Spa at Loretto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52-53 The Inn at Halona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Inn of the Anasazi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Inn on the Alameda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45, 72 Inn on the Santa Fe Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 La Posada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45, 56, 64, 70 Mabel Dodge Luhan House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Assn. . . . . . . . . . .OW11 New Mexico Heritage Hotels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11 The Palace Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OW18 Pendaries Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Quality Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Residence Inn by Marriott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Sky City Casino Hotel – Acoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Spirit Canyon Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OW11 Swiss Chalet Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Woodland Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140 Z Lazy B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Apparel & Accessories City Electric Shoe Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Faircloth and Adams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39, 55 Handwoven Originals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36, 54 Jefferson Farms-Alpacas & Llamas . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Kioti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Mountainview Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Natural Fashions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40, 55 Sangre de Cristo Mountain Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Tom Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Art Galleries City Electric Shoe Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Faircloth and Adams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39, 55 Handwoven Originals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36, 54 Jefferson Farms-Alpacas & Llamas . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Kioti 58 Mountainview Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Natural Fashions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40, 55 Sangre de Cristo Mountain Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Tom Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Artist Susan Amstater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 R.C. Gorman (Navajo Gallery) . . . . . . .Inside Front, 36 Michael Honack (Michael Honack Gallery) . . . . .4-5, 39 Tommy Jackson (Ellis Tanner Trading Co.) . . . . . . . .109 Benson Manygoats (Ellis Tanner Trading) . . . . . . . .109 Arlo Namingha (Niman Fine Arts) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Dan Namingha (Niman Fine Arts) . . . . . .Front Cover, 2 Charles Pratt (Ellis Tanner Trading Co.) . . . . . . . . . .109 Robert Rivera (The Torrez Gallery) . . . . . . . . . . .40, 57 Tim Washburn (Ellis Tanner Trading Co.) . . . . . . . . .109
Bed & Breakfast Double T Homestead Bed & Breakfast . . . . . . . . .OW11 The Ellis Store Country Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Mabel Dodge Luhan House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Spirit Canyon Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OW11 New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Assn. . . . . . . . . . .OW11 Casino Casino Hollywood – San Felipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Cities of Gold Casino – Pojoaque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Isleta Casino & Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19 OHKAY Casino – San Juan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Sandia Casino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31 Santa Ana Star Casino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Sky City Casino – Acoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Catering CA-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134 Chambers/Cities Carlsbad Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 Carlsbad Retirement Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 Chama Valley Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 City of Hobbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 Deming – Luna County Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . .OW25 Grants – Cibola County Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 Hobbs – Lea County Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 Las Cruces Convention/Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . .OW 28 Las Vegas – San Miguel County Chamber . . . . . . . . .94 Lordsburg – Hidalgo County Chamber . . . . . . . . .OW23 Los Alamos Meeting & Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . .77 Pinetop – Lakeside Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 Reserve & Glenwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OW10 Silver City – Grant County Chamber . . . . . . . . . .OW17 Socorro County Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OW7 Town of Pinetop – Lakeside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 Truth or Consequences – Sierra County Chamber . .OW9 Tucumcari – Quay County Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Convention Centers Eldorado Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Las Vegas – San Miguel County Chamber . . . . . . . . .94 Furniture & Home Decor Arius Tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Faircloth and Adams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Michael Honack Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 Pandora’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Tadu Contemporary Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Zuni Furniture Enterprise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Gifts & Flowers Arius Tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 The Awakening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Cutlery of Santa Fe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Flores de Santa Fe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Michael Honack Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5, 39 Mountainview Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Narrow Gauge Gift Shop & Caboose Boutique . . . . . .88 Old Town Merchants Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Pandora’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Red Railcar Collectibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 The Reel Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Sandia Pueblo & Casino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31 Santa Fe Pens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Teca Tu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58, 72 Tapetas de Lana Weaving Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Tom Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Associations Mimbres Region Arts Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OW16 Old Town Merchants Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Golf Cities of Gold Casino – Pueblo of Pojoaque . . . . . . . .73 Isleta Casino & Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19 Pendaries Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Quail Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Attractions Casino Hollywood/Hollywood Hills Speedway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 ¡Explora! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Ice Caves & Bandera Volcano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 Lion’s Club Rodeo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 LodeStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 National Atomic Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science . .26 Old Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Red Rock Balloon Rally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Red Rock State Park & Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 Sierra Blanca Brewing Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Very Large Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OW7
Jewelry The Blue Stone, Too . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OW29 Cowboys & Indians Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 38 El Rancho Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Ellis Tanner Trading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36, 108-109 Joe Milo’s White Water Trading Co. . . . . . . . . .39, 103 Kioti 58 Navajo Park Trading Post . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Navajo Travel Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Palms Trading Company 22-39 Pueblo of Zuni Arts & Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36, 101 Rain Bird Pawn & Trading Co . . . . . . . . . . . . .38, 117 Richardson’s Trading Company . . . . . . . . . . . . .36, 107 Shush Yaz Trading Company – Gallup . . . . . . .38, 111 Shush Yaz Trading Company – Santa Fe . . . . . . .1, 40
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Toadlena Trading Post & Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 Tom Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Zuni Craftsmen Cooperative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Museum The Awakening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 ¡Explora! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 National Atomic Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science . .26 Red Rock State Park & Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 Rex Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 Silver City Museum Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OW16 Tinker Town Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Western NM University Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . .OW16 Zuni Information Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Music & Night Life Casino Hollywood – San Felipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Cities of Gold Casino – Pojoaque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Isleta Casino & Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19 OHKAY Casino – San Juan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Sandia Casino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31 Santa Ana Star Casino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Sky City Casino – Acoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 SWIG 56, Back Cover Vanessie Santa Fe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Native American Arts Cowboys & Indians Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 38 Navajo Park Trading Post . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Pueblo of Zuni Arts & Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36, 101 Shush Yaz Trading Company – Gallup . . . . . . .38, 111 Shush Yaz Trading Company – Santa Fe . . . . . . .1, 40 Toadlena Trading Post & Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 Zuni Craftsmen Cooperative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Zuni Furniture Enterprise102 Outdoor Sports & Equipment The Reel Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Sangre de Cristo Mountain Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Pet Boutique Teca Tu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58, 72 Photography Light Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Pottery Conley Studio Pottery & Friends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Cowboys & Indians Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 38 Ellis Tanner Trading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36, 108-109 Joe Milo’s White Water Trading Co . . . . . . . . . .39, 103 Navajo Park Trading Post . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Palm’s Trading Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 39 Pueblo of Zuni Arts & Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36, 101 Rain Bird Pawn & Trading Co . . . . . . . . . . . . .38, 117 Richardson’s Trading Company . . . . . . . . . . . . .36, 107 Shush Yaz Trading Company – Gallup . . . . . . .38, 111 Shush Yaz Trading Company – Santa Fe . . . . . . .1, 40 Toadlena Trading Post & Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 Zuni Craftsmen Cooperative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Pueblo/Tribe Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial . . . . . . . .112-113 Indian Pueblo Cultural Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Navajo Nation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Pueblo of Acoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Pueblo of Isleta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19 Pueblo of Pojoaque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Pueblo of San Felipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Pueblo of San Juan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Pueblo of Sandia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31 Pueblo of Santa Ana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Pueblo of Zuni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36, 101, 102 Real Estate Burnside Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Century 21 – Thompson Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . .OW16 Coldwell Banker - Enchantment Realty . . . . . . . . .OW18 Resorts & Spas Avanyu Spa – La Posada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Inn & Spa at Loretto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52-53 Pendaries Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Quail Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Sunrise Park Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140 Restaurants The Abiquiu Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Sky City Casino – Acoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Al’s NYPD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Best Western Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Blackjack’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 Charlie Clarks Steak House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Cliffview Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Copper Creek Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OW18 The Compound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Del’s Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Eldorado Hotel – The Old House . . . . . . . . .45, 56, 61 EHL Chuckwagon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 El Farol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 El Rancho Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 French Pastry Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Geronimo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Gold Street Caffé . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 High Country Restaurant & Saloon . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Hilton Hotel – Piñon Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Hotel Santa Fe – Amaya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Hotel St. Francis – The Club Restaurant . . . . . . . . . .66 Inn & Spa at Loretto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52-53 Inn of the Anasazi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Joseph’s Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 K-Bob’s Tucumcari . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Kokopelli’s Restaurant & Cantina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 La Casa Sena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 La Posada – Fuego Restaurant . . . . . . .45, 56, 64, 70 La Posta de Mesilla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OW32 La Taqueria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Maloney’s Tavern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Maria’s New Mexican Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 McGrath’s Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Mine Shaft Tavern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Ned’s 25 O’Keeffe Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Osaka 67 Osteria d’Assisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Pearl’s Dive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Pendaries Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 The Pit Stop Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OW29 Red Mountain Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OW29 Sandia Pueblo & Casino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31 San Francisco Bar & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Santa Ana Star Casino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Santa Fe Bar & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Sauce/Liquid Lounge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Sushi King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Thai Crystal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Tucanos Brazilian Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Vanessie Santa Fe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Weber’s Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Rugs & Weaving Cowboys & Indians Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23,38 Ellis Tanner Trading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Handwoven Originals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36, 54 Joe Milo’s White Water Trading Co. . . . . . . . . .39, 103 Navajo Park Trading Post . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Navajo Travel Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Palm Trading Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 39 Pandora’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Rain Bird Pawn & Trading Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . .38, 117 Richardson’s Trading Company . . . . . . . . . . . . .36, 107 Shush Yaz Trading Company – Gallup . . . . . . .38, 111 Shush Yaz Trading Company – Santa Fe . . . . . . .1, 40 Tapetes de Lana Weaving Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Toadlena Trading Post & Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 RV Parks & Camping Burro Mountain Homestead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OW11 Trading Post Cowboys & Indians Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 39 Ellis Tanner Trading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36, 108-109 Joe Milo’s White Water Trading Co. 39, 103 Navajo Park Trading Post . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Navajo Travel Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Palms Trading Co. 22, 39 Rain Bird Pawn & Trading Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . .38, 117 Richardson’s Trading Company . . . . . . . . . . . . .36, 107 Shush Yaz Trading Co – Gallup . . . . . . . . . . . .38, 111 Shush Yaz Trading Co – Santa Fe . . . . . . . . . . . .1, 40 Toadlena Trading Post & Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 Wineries & Breweries Blue Teal Vineyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 Conti’s135 Heart of the Desert Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 La Vina Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 Sierra Blanca Brewing Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 St. Clair Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 Tularosa Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
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Last stand hill Warrior Series Artist: Dave McGary Media: Bronze with Patina & Paint Edition: Masterwork - 40 Height: 37" Width: 54" Depth: 22"
American Realism artist, Dave McGary has captured so dramatically the rage of the battle at hand in his Masterwork, "Last Stand Hill." The portrayal of prominent Sioux Warriors, "Iron Star", "Crow King" and "Red Horn Bull", astride their war horses, in the midst of the onslaught of Custer’s Last Stand, is a seized moment in bronze as only McGary could master. This long anticipated bronze has been an extensive research project spanning over three years. Dave’s Native American friends have played a significant role in referencing the stories told of their relative’s experiences. Incorporating those exact events, along with historian perspective, this Masterwork proves to be one of McGary’s most intricately detailed sculptures to date. The casting of this Masterwork alone has over one hundred and fifty separate, detailed facets. McGary’s perseverance and dedication to his art reflect once again, his integrity in preserving a relevant American historical account.
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