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Exploring the Land, the Art & the People
Gala I, 24 x 30 inches, lithograph, edition of 75
Gala II, 24 x 30 inches, lithograph, edition of 75
NAVAJO GALLERY • TAOS
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
“Coyote Self Portrait”
48" x 36"
Giclee
JOHN NIETO
VENTANA FINE ART 400 Canyon Road • Santa Fe, NM 87501 • 505-983-8815 • 800-746-8815 • www.ventanafineart.com
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Acoma Business Ent. www.skycitycasino.com Action Realty www.actionrealtynm.com Agape SW Pueblo Pottery www.agapesw.com Albuquerque Little Theatre www.albuquerquelittletheatre.org Anderson Museum of Contemp. Art www.roswellamoca.org Avanyu Spa www.rockresorts.com Back at the Ranch www.backattheranch.com Back Country Tours www.hiexpres.com/pinetopaz Bandelier www.visit.losalamos.com Bear Creek Motel Cabins LLC. www.bearcreekcabins.com B W Inn & Suites–Farmington www.newmexicoinnandsuites.com Best West. Inn of Pinetop www.bestwestern.com/innofpinetop Best Western Stevens Inn www.stevensinn.com Black Gold Casino www.blackgoldcasino.net Blumenschein Home & Museum www.taosmuseums.org Bobolink www.bobo-link.com Bradbury Science Museum www.visit.losalamos.com Burnside Realty www.buyburnside.com Burro Street Clothier www.bsclothier Carlsbad Chamber www.carlsbadchamber.com Casa de Ruiz Church Street Cafe www.churchstreetcafe.com Casitas de Gila www.casitasdegila.com Century 21 Thompson Realty www.century21.com Charlie Clarks Steak House www.charlieclarks.com Cienega Spa www.cienegaspasalon.com Cielo www.cielohome.com Cities of Gold Casino www.citiesofgold.com City of Alamogordo www.alamogordo.com City of Deming www.demingchamber.com City of Socorro www.socorro-nm.com Cloudcroft Chamber www.cloudcroft.net Cloudcroft Hotel www.cloudcrofthotel.com Coldwell Banker Enchantment Realty www.silvercity-realestate.com The Compound Restaurant www.compoundrestaurant.com Conley Studio Pottery & Friends www.conleystudiopottery.com Cowboys & Indians Antiques www.cowboysandindiansnm.com Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad www.cumbrestoltec.com Dirty Dauber Stoneware www.dirtydauberstoneware.com Discover Navajo www.DiscoverNavajo.com Downtown Contemporary Art Center www.fortstudios.com Elaine’s B & B www.elainesbnb.com Eldorado Hotel & Spa www.eldoradohotel.com Elephant Butte Chamber www.elephantbuttecoc.com Elephant Butte Inn www.elephantbutteinn.com Elkhorn Lodge www.elkhornlodge.net Ellis Tanner www.etanner.com El Meson www.elmeson.org El Paso Convention & Visitors Bureau www.visitelpaso.com El Paso Int’l. Airport www.elpasointernationalairport.com El Paso Museum of Art www.elpasoartmuseum.org El Paso Opera www.epopera.org El Paso Saddleblanket Co. www.elpasosaddleblanket.com Enchanted www.enchantedamerica.com Explora www.explora.mus.nm.us Frames By Rudy www.framesbyrudy.com Frisco Stables www.artegiron.com Fuego www.rockresorts.com Gallup Dev. Comm. www.gallupnm.org Gallup McKinley County Chamber www.gallupchamber.com The Gandy Dancer B & B www.gandydancerbb.com Geronimo Restaurant www.geronimorestaurant.com Geronimo Springs Museum www.geronimotrail.com Glenwood Realty www.realestate4newmexico.com Grants Chamber www.grants.org Gurley Motor Co. www.gurleyauto.com Gypsy Baby www.gypsybabies.com The Harwood Museum www.harwoodmuseum.org The Healing Sanctuary www.thehealingsanctuary.net Hidden Springs Inn www.hiddenspringsinn.com High Desert Gallery www.highdesertgallery.net Hilton of Santa Fe www.hiltonofsantafe.com Hobbs Chamber of Commerce www.hobbschamber.org Holiday Inn Expres Hotel & Suites Pinetop www.hiexpres.com/pinetopaz Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Silver City www.hiexpress.com Hon-Dah Resort & Casino www.hon-dah.com Hotel St. Francis www.hotelstfrancis.com Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa www.tamaya.hyatt.com Ice Cave & Bandera Volcano www.icecaves.com IMS Management Group www.imswebresults.com Indian Pueblo Cultural Center www.indianpueblo.org Indian Touch of Gallup www.indiantouchofgallup.com The Inn at Halona www.halona.com The Inn at Sunrise Springs www.sunrisesprings.com Inn of the Anasazi www.innoftheanasazi.com Inn on the Alameda www.innonthealameda.com International UFO Museum www.iufomrc.org Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial www.ceremonial.org Isleta Casino & Resort www.isleta-casino.com Joe Milo’s White Water Trading Co. www.joemilo.com The Johnsons of Madrid www.turquoisetrail.org Justin Robert Galleries www.justinrobertgalleries.com Kokopellis Restaurant Kantina www.kokopellisrestaurant.com La Hacienda de los Martinez www.taosmuseums.org La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa www.rockresorts.com La Posta de Mesilla www.laposta-de-mesilla.com Lea County Event Center www.leacounty.net Light Language www.lightlanguage.com LodeStar Astronomy Center www.lodestar.unm.edu The Lodge Resort www.thelodgeresort.com Lordsburg–Hidalgo Co. Chamber www.lordsburghidalgocounty.net Los Alamos Meeting & Visitors Bureau www.visit.losalamos.com Mabel Dodge Luhan House www.mabeldodgeluhan.com The Magic Pan www.themagicpanrestaurant.com Maloney’s Tavern www.maloneystavern.com Manitou Galleries www.ManitouGalleries.com Mardi Graz Gallery www.mardi-grazgallery.com McGrath’s Bar & Grill www.albuquerque.hyatt.com Millicent Rogers Museum www.millicentrogers.com Mimbres Region Arts Council www.mimbresarts.org Museum Association of Taos www.TaosMuseums.org National Atomic Museum www.atomicmuseum.com Navajo Gallery www.RCGormanGallery.com Nativo Lodge www.NativoLodge.com Navajo Shopping Center www.navajoshop.com ...continued on page 12
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PRESIDENT & MANAGING DIRECTOR Terri Menges
STAFF ACCOUNTANT Arlyn Cooley DESIGNERS Terri Menges Todd Yocham PROJECT MANAGER LeAnne Knudsen
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Beauty and Power
Ed 30; Stale; DP; 235/242 mm; 1994
Renowned in Europe, South America and Japan this Master Artist’s exquisite dry point engravings of the nude, figurative female form are exclusively at Justin Robert Galleries. Visit, and share with us Hrivnác’s limited edition, masterful works, which are powerful with obvious emotion, yet elusive in their seduction. v
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In addition, Justin Robert Galleries harmoniously integrates provocative, intellectual Raku ceramics and bronze by acclaimed European artists: Astrid Sänger, Barbora Slivova, Otakar Sliva, and Zuzana Koristka.
Ed 20; Nez Odejdu; DP; 595/1900 mm; 2003
The final compliment to this celebration is captured by Bill Heckel, Santa Fe sculptor and photographer whose breathtaking images so perfectly, in-step, carry us further in the presentation of Beauty!
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COURTESY PHOTOS Carl Ballenger City of Gallup Ellis Tanner Trading Co El Rancho Hotel Geronimo Restaurant Grants Chamber of Com. Monica Greene Ice Caves & Bandera Volcano Los Alamos Historial Museum Martin Link Navajo Parks & Recreation Nedra Matteucci Fine Arts Sally Noe Peter Procopio Reboboth Christian HC Red Rock Balloon Rally Sol Cafe Sunrise Springs Resort & Spa Ten Thousand Waves Wild Thing Bull Riding
Embrace in Lines of Passion,
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CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Mary Beahm Bruce Gomez Photography Ira Clark Dale Coker Chris Corrie Gary Langston Light Language Keith LeMay Luiz Perez Eric Swanson Todd Yocham Wendy Young
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VICE PRESIDENT Joseph Burgess
SPECIAL THANKS TO: Lucy Perera)Adams Joe Athens Connie Axton Mary Beahm Cynthia Bettison Corrina Burns Helga Byndas Ira Clark Kathie Curley Mike Enfield Star Gonzales Monica Greene Robyn Harrison Pat Howard Zina Jundi Tom Kennedy Mark Kiffin Paige Kiffin Gloria Kozeliski Gary Langston Janine Lehmann Keith LeMay Tony Lewis Lindsay Mapes Shelia McDaugale Joe Milosevich Brenda Milosevich Ann Morgenthaler Herb Mosher Elliott Mott Stella Naranjo Chantal Newsom Sally Noe Marco & Pat Oviedo Ted Pomeray The Journey Staff Peter Procopio Francis Richardson Bette Ridgeway Roberta Roberts Lisa Rodriquez Hope Romero Simon Roybal Lou Ann Shurbet Bill Siebersma Marcia Silversmith Cliff Skoglund Don Tanner Lynn Tanner Maxine Touchine Tuff Dog Studio Mark Winters Todd Yocham Sandra Young Wendy Young
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Sierra de Cristo Rey by Susan Amstater Acrylic, 24" x 18"
clockwise from top, center: Albuquerque’s Petroglyph National Monument ; Bandalier National Monument; the Tsankawi Ruins at Bandelier National Monument, The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument.
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WELCOME TO NEW MEXICO The state and its adjoining communities form one of the most diverse regions in the United States and certainly the most enchanted. This issue of New Mexico Traveler focuses on the prehistoric and early Spanish cultures that gave the area its roadmap for the future. Albuquerque Downtown Historic Old Town Nedra Matteucci Fine Art Santa Fe Spas and Retreats Santa Fe’s Historic Atmosphere Marco Oviedo: Art in the Valley Gallup: The World’s Marketplace Gallup Pawn 84th Ann. Inter-Tribal Ceremonial 57th Ann. Lions Club Rodeo 25th Ann. Red Rock Balloon Rally Southwest NM Rich in History Southwest NM Prehistoric Periods Southwest NM Area Attractions Roger McKasson: Artist Southwest NM Ghost Towns Southwest NM Great Outdoors
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ENCHANTED TRAVELS The Albuquerque/Santa Fe corridor is the heart of New Mexico’s history and culture, with world-class arts, cuisine, resorts, spas and gaming.
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NORTHERN MOUNTAINS A region of peaks, rivers and art that includes forts, ski slopes, prehistoric dwellings, locomotives and casinos.
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INDIAN COUNTRY The nation’s source for Indian jewelry and rugs. Northwest NM and its border regions in Arizona and Colorado hold major ruins of the ancient Anasazi.
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EASTERN REGION Major national parks, monuments, aliens and dinosaurs fill the plains. OLD WEST COUNTRY Ancient cliff dwellings, old west ghost towns and plazas add the historic perspective to outstanding water sports and rugged mountain adventures.
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EL PASO, TEXAS At the crossroads of Spanish conquistadors and old west gunslingers, the border metropolis hosts the cultures of the Americas and beyond.
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ARIZONA WHITE MOUNTAINS Ruins of the ancient Anasazi anchor Arizona’s eastern mountain getaway that includes skiing, gaming and hundreds of trout lakes and streams.
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Socorro Truth or Consequences and Elephant Butte Catron County Cliff, Gila & Buckhorn Silver City Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway Lordsburg Deming Columbus & Palomas, MX Mesilla Las Cruces El Paso Pinetop-Lakeside
A native of El Paso, Texas, Susan Amstater’s passion for the enchanting landscapes of the southwest is evident in her lively paintings. She interprets her surroundings with vivid abstract imagery and rich imagination. Her most recent travels to California, Montana, Italy, and New Zealand have inspired her to paint her emotional and instinctive responses to these diverse and dramatic locales as well. Roberta Brashears, Gallery Director Nedra Matteucci Fine Art 555 Canyon Road, Santa Fe, NM 87501 505.983.2731 505.983.3170 (fax) www.nedramatteuccifineart.com
WEBSITE INDEX OF ADVERTISERS ...continued from page 10 Navajo Spirit www.navajospirit.com Nedra Matteucci Fine Art www.nedramatteuccifineart.com N.M. Museum of Natural History & Science www.nmnaturalhistory.org Niman Fine Art www.namingha.com Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs www.ojocalientespa.com O’Keeffe CafÈ www.okeeffecafe.com Old Town Merchants Assn. www.albuquerqueoldtown.com Osteria D’ Assisi www.osteriadassisi.net Oviedo Carvings & Bronze www.oviedoart.com The Palace Hotel www.zianet.com/palacehotel The Palace www.thepalacesantafe.com Pendaries www.pendaries.net Prudential Blue Water Real Estate www.bluewater-cloudcroft.com Pueblo of Zuni Arts & Crafts www.puebloofzuniarts.com Quail Run Santa Fe www.qrsf.com Quemado Land & Cattle Co. www.quemadolake.com Rain Bird Pawn & Trading Co. www.rainbirdtrading.com Rancho de Chimayo www.ranchodechimayo.com Red Rock Balloon Rally www.redrockballoonrally.com Red Rock Park www.redrockpark.com The Reel Life www.reellifesantafe.com Rico Auto Complex www.ricoautocomplex.com River Bend Lodge www.chamariverbendlodge.com Roger McKasson Studio - Gallery www.rogermckasson.com Roswell Hispano Chamber www.roswellcvb.com Rumors de Mesilla www.shoprumors.com Sandia Casino www.sandiacasino.com Scarborough House www.ScarboroughHouseBandB.com Shush Yaz Trading Company www.shushyaz.com Sierra Springs Ranch www.sierraspringsranch.com Silver City-Grant Co. Chamber www.silvercity.org Silver City Museum Gift Shop www.silvercitymuseum.org Smith Real Estate Mimbres Branch www.smithrealestate.com Southwest Indian Foundation www.swindian.com Spirit Canyon Lodge & Cafe www.spiritcanyon.com Spirit of the Earth www.SpiritoftheEarth.com The Stamp Act www.stampactelpaso.com Swig www.i-swig.net T & R Pawn & Trading Co. www.t-rpawn.com Tadu www.taducontemporary.com Taos Art Museum & Fechin House www.taosartmuseum.org Taos Museums & Museum Stores www.TaosMuseums.org Tapetes de Lana Weaving Center www.tapetesdelana.com Ten Thousand Waves www.tenthousandwaves.com TinkerTown Museum www.tinkertown.com Theobroma Chocolatier www.theobromachocolatier.com Toadlena Trading Post & Museum www.ToadlenaTradingPost.com Tom Taylor www.tomtaylorbuckles.com Total Management Systems, Inc. www.newmexico-lodging.com Town of Mesilla www.mesilla-nm.org Town of Pinetop-Lakeside www.pinetop-lakeside.com Truth or Consequences Chamber www.truthorconsequencesnm.net Tucanos Brazilian Grill www.tucanos.com Tucumcari-Quay County Chamber www.tucumcarinm.com United Country American West Properties, Inc. www.amerwestproperties.com USA RV Park www.usarvpark.com Ventana Fine Art www.ventanafineart.com Very Large Array www.nrao.ed Wendy Young Photography www.wendyyoung.net Western New Mexico Telephone www.wnmt.com Western New Mexico University Museum www.wnmu.edu/univ/museum.ht White Water Motel www.gilanet.com/whitewatermotel Woodland Inn & Suites www.WoodlandSuites.com The WS Ranch Bed & Breakfast www.wslandandcattlecompany.com Z Lazy B www.zlazyb.com Zuni Fetishes Direct www.zunifetishesdirect.com Zuni Tourism www.experiencezuni.com
Diversity is, after all, New Mexico’s greatest asset.
this page: The Anasazi at Bandalier National Monument built structures attached to the bluffs and freestanding dwellings or “great houses” on the canyon floor. opposite: A letter received by Francisco Vasquez de Coronado in 1540 from King Charles V of Spain gave him permission to conquer and settle the land that includes present day New Mexico. The letter is displayed at Relics of the Old West in Santa Fe.
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New Mexico Welcome to
By Joseph Burgess
WHERE ARE YOU PLANNING YOUR NEXT VACATION with family or friends? The answer should be New Mexico for whatever type of getaway you are imagining. New Mexico Traveler can set the stage for a fabulous visit and guide you in a fresh new direction every time you return. The region offers world-class gaming and nightlife, premier snow and water skiing, a thousand years of native culture, four hundred years of Spanish heritage, space age museums and radio telescopes, Native American shopping like no other place on earth, world-class arts, scenic wonders and unprecedented wildlife opportunities. There is no way that you can visit New Mexico and leave without discovering a new thought or feeling that could affect the rest of your life. Artists are drawn to New Mexico because of unspoiled landscapes, a compassionate people who understand why they were put on this Earth and an endless blue sky that clears the conscience. A passion is generated from within as one experiences the enchantment that has pervaded the area since the first amphibians set foot on her muddy beaches some 280 million years ago and that continues to make New Mexico a very special place. The 2005 issue of New Mexico Traveler emphasizes the state’s remarkable prehistoric critters, the rise and fall of ancient civilizations and the early Spanish thrust that was spreading European influence across the native region even before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock. Those were the beginnings of a land and a people that can provide each of you with the incredible experience of your choice. Diversity is, after all, New Mexico’s greatest asset. So take the elevator into the magnificent Carlsbad Caverns or the high speed lifts up pristine ski slopes. Watch thousands of migrating snow geese and the graceful movements of a bull elk. Visit the “great house” complexes of the ancient Anasazi or the Very Large Array, quietly listening to distant galaxies. Dine exquisitely and shop in the world’s top markets for art and Native American products. Come and enjoy America’s Land of Enchantment for the time of your life. 15
Strong reminders of New Mexico’s role in American history
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EnchantedTravels FOUR HUNDRED YEARS OF INTEGRATING INDIGENOUS AND European influences have given Albuquerque and Santa Fe tools for accomplishment on an international scale. Our journey begins in the heart of the state, a distinctive region encompassing New Mexico’s largest and oldest centers for commerce, culture and governance. The area continues to build upon its diverse heritage and to strengthen its position in the arts, entertainment and outdoor experiences. The ancient Anasazi culture migrated into the Rio Grande valley and its tributaries in the 13th and 14th centuries giving rise to the Pueblo groups discovered by Spanish explorers. Early ruins and petroglyphs and the later mission churches of the Spanish colonizers are strong reminders of New Mexico’s role in American history. The Historic Route 66 strip in Albuquerque bubbles over with incredible shopping, nightlife and cultural attractions. The city is surrounded by river walks, ski slopes and the largest of New Mexico’s casinos. World-class art markets, performing arts and an internationally recognized slate of museums distinguish Santa Fe as a primary travel destination. The nation’s oldest capitol has carefully preserved its Spanish/pueblo architecture that creates an ambiance found nowhere else in the country. Unique shopping and dining cap the area’s gaming and outdoor opportunities.
opposite: The Spanish colonial mission and Indian village at Pecos National Historical Park, were abandoned by 1838. ENCHANTED TRAVELS
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Isleta Pueblo Casino on a Grand Scale.
THE VERSATILE
ISLETA PUEBLO INDIANS HAVE set an aggresive 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.
opposite, top: Isleta Casino and Resort is a state-of-the-art facility on the south side of Albuquerque with over 1700 slot machines. bottom, left: The pueblo’s Eagle Golf Course offers year-round opportunities in a rolling hill setting between the casino and Isleta Lakes Recreation Area. St. Augustine Church in the old pueblo was originally built on this site in 1616.
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Albuquerque An international destination for culture and entertainment
GAINING RECOGNITION
AS AN INTERNATIONAL D E S T I N AT I O N F O R culture and entertainment, New Mexico’s center for commerce and technology has developed an impressive selection of restaurants, museums, galleries, nightclubs and casinos. The river, the mountains and fabulous weather have been the common threads for ancient peoples, pueblos, settlers, parks, and hot air balloon fiestas. Historic Route 66, running the full length of town, is lined with Albuquerque hot spots. Both downtown and Nob Hill boast excellent ethnic restaurants, live music, dancing and theaters. Old Town, with its Spanish influenced plaza and church, is a shopping Mecca for Indian and Spanish crafts and home for some of the city’s best Mexican food. Old Town will be the focus of the city’s tricentennial celebration from April 2005 through April 2006. The 170-acre Albuquerque Biological Park west of Old Town consists of an aquarium, botanical gardens, and zoo. The Rio Grande Nature Center and State Park provide hiking and bicycle trails through dense cottonwood forest along the river. Major museums border Old Town, with the Indian Pueblo and National Hispanic Cultural Centers located nearby. Petroglyph National Monument on the northwest edge of Albuquerque preserves an enormous collection of ancient symbols and artwork scratched onto volcanic rocks. A visitor center explains the prehistoric culture and walking trails allow access to the rock art. For the thrill of your life, take the world's longest tramway to the summit of Sandia Peak. Dine overlooking Albuquerque or ski and hike the back slopes of the mountain. North and south of Albuquerque, the pueblos of Isleta, Sandia, Santa Ana and San Felipe have indulged in the development of resorts, championship golf courses, race tracks, gaming and entertainment.
this page: A revitalized downtown plaza area is modern, convenient and exciting. opposite: The art of the prehistoric people who first occupied the area is preserved on the city’s west side at Petroglyph National Monument.
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Common threads link the ancient cultures to the bustling city.
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NEW MEXICO MUSEUMS CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS
ALAMOGORDO Space Center and International Space Hall of Fame Hwy. 2001 • 437-2840 Space age developments and travel on display. Oliver Lee Ranch House 437-8284 • Pioneer, Oliver Lee’s restored homestead. Toy Trains Museum and Train Ride N. White Sands Blvd.• 437-2855 Trains of every size exhibited. ALBUQUERQUE Albuquerque Museum 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. 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. 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 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 UNM • Central Ave. and Cornell NE 277-4001 Collections of world renowned European and American art.
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CAPITAN Smokey Bear Museum 354-2298 A museum devoted to Forest Service fire prevention campaign featuring Smokey Bear. CARLSBAD Carlsbad Museum and Art Center 418 W. Fox • 887-0276 Focus on geology, history and art of the region. Million Dollar Museum White’s City Resort • 758-2291 Exhibits Old West artifacts. CIMARRON 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 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 NM 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.
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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 750 Camino Lejo • 982-2226 Showcase of rich Spanish traditions. The Indian Arts Research Center 660 Garcia St. • 982-3584 Exhibits and collections of Indian art. 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. 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 238 Ledoux St. • 758-3063 Collections of Taos history with emphasis on Indian pueblos and Spanish culture. Kit Carson Home and Museum Kit Carson Rd. • 758-4741 Mountain man Kit Carson’s artifacts and other frontier exhibits. 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 Taos Arts Museum and Fechin House 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 WINDOW ROCK, AZ The Navajo Nation Museum Highway 264 & Loop Road 928-871-7941 EL PASO, TX Insights Science Museum 505 N. Santa Fe 915-534-0000 El Paso Museum of Art One Arts Festival Plaza 915-532-1707
The Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta is the largest event of its kind in the world.
EVENTS
Mar 11 17th Annual Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival – Spring Show. 292-7457 12-13 17th Annual Fiery Foods & BBQ Show. 873-8680 Apr 1 Casa de Esperanza Fiesta. 277-9880 10 Albuquerque Tricentennial Celebration. 768-3555 or 768-2000 28-30 22nd Gathering of Nations PowWow. 836-2810 May 28-30 Albuquerque Wine Festival. 834-0101 Jun 24-26 New Mexico Arts & Crafts Fair. 884-9043 Sep 30- 17th Annual Fine Arts Show. 897-3942 Oct 1-9 Albuquerque Int’l. Balloon Fiesta. 821-1000 7-9 17th Annual Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival – Balloon Fiesta Show. 292-7457 Dec 1-31 River of Lights Holiday Light Festival. 764-6200 1-31 Christmas Under the Stars. 867-8600 24 Old Town Luminaria Tour. 843-9200
ATTRACTIONS
NM Museum of Natural History & Science. Eight permanent exhibits, that lets you experience “Timetracks” of New Mexico from the formation of the universe to the present day. 1801 Mountain Road NW. Open daily from 9-5. 505-841-2800. www.nmnaturalhistory.org National Atomic Museum. Exhibits including the ZOOMzone, Pioneers of Science and The Manhattan Project. 1905 Mountain Road NW. Open daily from 9-5. 505-245-2137. www.atomicmuseum.com Explora. Over 250 interactive exhibits for everyone to enjoy. Hands on the exhibits are encouraged. 1701 Mountain Road NW. Open from Mon-Sat 10-6 Sun 12-6. 505-842-1537. www.explora.mus.nm.us LodeStar Astronomy Center. Enjoy colorful, interactive displays and their planetarium theater with the BIGGEST screen in New Mexico! 1801 Mountain Rd NW. Open daily from 9-5. 505-841-5955. www.lodestar.unm.edu Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. FREE to the public every weekend with craft demonstrations, traditional Native American dances and much more! 2401 12th Street NW. Open daily. 505-843-7270. Sandia Peak Ski and Tramway. The world’s longest aerial tramway takes you on a breathtaking journey to the top of Sandia Peak. From I-25 exit 234 Tramway Road. Follow Tramway Road, East to the Sandia Peak Tramway. Call for seasonal hours. 505-856-6419. www.sandiapeak.com
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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The Route 66 area swells with funky restaurants, cinemas and nightclubs
The spirit of Historic Route 66 is very much alive amongst the skyscrapers of downtown Albuquerque. The revitalized area swells with funky restaurants, cinemas, and nightclubs. Outdoor patio and sidewalk dining and art exhibits on the 4th street walkway add a European element to the district. Well-lit streets overflow with people in the evenings as restaurants give way to music and dance floors. Central Avenue, the Alvarado Transportation Center and the Kiva Theater generate memories for ‘50s and ‘60s travelers. The new look of the city includes murals, underground shopping, life-size bronzes of locals chatting on the corners and a large plaza for events. top: Outdoor patios and sidewalk cafes create a European atmosphere in the historic downtown district. left: Nightlife is hot as downtown restaurants make an almost daily transition to swinging nightclubs.
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RALLI’S Ralli’s 4th Street Pub & Grill is conveniently located in downtown Albuquerque on the 4th Street Mall, serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Enjoy our homemade soups,fresh sandwiches and famous burgers from the grill along with 14 TVs and two large screens for all your viewing pleasure. Monday - Friday 6am - 2am Saturday 10am - 2am Sunday 12noon - 10pm
(505) 243-1093 109 4th St. NW
Maloney’s Good Food, Great Times & Never a Cover!
Monday - Saturday 11am - 2am Sunday 11am - 12am (505) 242-7422 325 Central Ave NW
SAUCE Located in the heart of downtown Albuquerque, Sauce/Liquid Lounge is an upscale nightclub with live DJs spinning everything from house to hip-hop to dancehall. Their plush atmosphere, perfect cocktails and unique food menu, featuring oak wood-fired pizzas, make it a favorite for locals seeking the perfect place to relax.
Monday - Friday 11am - 2am Saturday 4pm - 2am (505) 242-5839 405 Central NW
dining, shopping & galleries
For more Downtown Albuquerque information call: 243-2230 or visit the Fifth Street offices
downtown
Albuquerque,“it’s a whole new experience...”
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. 5pm-9:30pm
SUSHI KING
TUCANOS BRAZILIAN GRILL
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!
“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!
Carry-out. Delivery in downtown area.
McGRATH’S BAR & GRILL Hyatt Regency Albuquerque. Featuring McGrath’s Bar & Grill, which offers first class service in Albuquerque’s only four diamond hotel. Join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner in a setting of casual elegance.
766-6700 330 Tijeras NW Mon-Sun 6:30am-10:00pm www.albuquerque.hyatt.com
842-5099 118 Central Ave. SW Mon.-Thurs. 11am-9:30pm • Fri. 11am-11pm Sat. 12pm-11pm • Sun. 12pm-9:30pm
AL’S NYPD 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.
766-NYPD (6973) 215 Central NW (between 2nd & 3rd Streets) Mon.-Thurs. 11am-11pm Fri. 11am-12am, Sat. 12pm-12am Sun. 12pm-10pm
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246-9900 Downtown corner of 1st and Central Mon.-Wed. 11am-9pm Thurs. 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pm Sun. 11pm-8pm, Brunch 11am-2pm
THEOBROMA CHOCOLATIER
NED’S 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.
243-0364 407 Central NW Mon.-Sat. 11am-2pm Sun. 12pm-12am
JAVA JOE’S One street south of Central (between 8th St. & 10th St.), you’ll find yourself in a café pleasingly reminiscent of the street cafes of San Francisco. Breakfast and lunch all day including vegetarian and vegan friendly fare & house roasted coffee. Live music too!
765-1514 906 Park Ave SW 6:30am – 3:30pm 7 days a week
shops & galleries
Over 200 chocolate molded items, chocolate for all special occasions, gift baskets, truffles and chocolate dipped strawberries. Imprinting program for gold chocolate coins. Shipping available.
505-247-0848 319 Central NW
505-293-6545 12611 Montgomery Blvd. NE www.theobromachocolatier.com
OOH! AAH! JEWELRY Walk into a world of pure treasure! Ooh Aah Jewelry is known as the city’s absolute staple resource for striking designs in sterling silver and gold paired with semiprecious gemstones. Nob Hill
265.7170 110 Amherst SE Downtown
242.7101 311 Gold Ave SW
THE DOWNTOWN CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER Albuquerque’s newest Contemporary gallery/ working studios. Come experience both established and up and coming talent, from Painters to Photographers to Musicians and more.
505.242.1983
“Connie Rose Remaly” by Joshua S. Franco, 2003 Acrylic on Canvas 62”W x 62”H
105 Fourth St. SW ENCHANTED TRAVELS / ALBUQUERQUE ENCHANTED TRAVELS / ALBUQUERQUE
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Albuquerque’s shopping and dining bonanza occupies the city’s original Spanish plaza
Happy 300th birthday to Old Town, the roots of New Mexico’s largest city. Founded in 1705, the early trading village named for the Spanish Duke of Albuquerque, grew outward from a central plaza dominated by San Felipe de Neri church. Today, the plaza with its traditional bandstand is surrounded by shops and restaurants housed in old Spanish colonial style buildings. Large selections of Native American pottery, jewelry and rugs are available, as well as art, New Mexican furniture, collectables and southwest apparel. The best in Mexican food provides the sustenance for another round of shopping on the streets of Old Town. top: Patios, music and old world architecture provide a festive atmosphere for Old Town shoppers. left: San Felipe de Neri Church built in 1706 creates an awesome setting for the Old Town plaza.
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AGAPE SOUTHWEST PUEBLO POTTERY Indian Art of the Southwest
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Open Daily Sun-Wed • 8-4 Thu-Sat • 8-8
2111 Church St. NW
Albuquerque, NM
505.247.8522 Church St. Cafe is one of the original buildings in Albuquerque. Built in the 1700’s.
churchstreetcafe.com
MON-SAT 10-6 SUN 12-6 DEALERS WELCOME RICHARD G. MYERS, OWNER AT THE ENTRANCE TO OLD TOWN 414 ROMERO ROAD NW, ALBQ, NM 87104 505-243-2366 505-243-3002 FAX info@agapesw.com www.agapesw.com
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Albuquerque’s Historic Old Town
Enjoy the taste of traditional New Mexican flavor or shop at over 150 shops and galleries in historic buildings. Relax at one of our quaint B&B’s or walk in the footsteps of Albuquerque’s Founders. Come and join us at Old Town where you’ll find New Mexico’s hidden treasures.
(505) 319-4087 www.albuquerqueoldtown.com Historic Old Town P.O. Box 7483 Albuquerque, NM 87194
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Natural History & Science 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 Seismosaurus, the world’s longest dinosaur, found only in New Mexico, the Museum makes you wonder about what the world was like millions of years ago. Don’t miss the Lockheed Martin DynaTheater, where the on-screen action takes you on exciting and educational journeys around the globe. A fine café and NatureWorks, the Museum’s discovery store, complement your visit. .
505.841.2800 Open daily from 9am to 5pm (except Thanksgiving, Christmas and non-holiday Mondays in January and September).
1801 Mountain Rd. NW • Albuquerque, NM 87104 • www.NMnaturalhistory.org
Hyatt Regency
Tamaya Resort and Spa Located on the Pueblo of Santa Ana near the majestic Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande, the luxurious Hyatt Regency Tamaya has it all. A short trip from Albuquerque or Santa Fe, this high desert oasis offers championship golf surrounded by 800-year-old archeological sites, a world-class spa, and much more. Bake bread in authentic Pueblo ovens, take in native cultural treasures and artwork, or ride horseback in Pueblo backcountry. To make reservations, please call 800-55-HYATT or visit www.tamaya.hyatt.com
505.867.1234 1300 Tuyuna Trail • Santa Ana Pueblo, NM 87004
Nativo Lodge Nativo Lodge reawakens the imaginative spirit of the adventurous traveler searching for a unique hotel experience that pays homage to a rich and vibrant culture while integrating the modern elements of the City. Guests will enjoy convenient freeway access to the Albuquerque International Sunport and downtown business district as well as being only minutes away from Balloon Fiesta Park and Journal Business Park. This 147-room full-service hotel features a gallery of artwork by well-known New Mexico artists for guests to enjoy during their stay. Visit our website for rate and reservation information www.NativoLodge.com
505.798.4300 6000 Pan American Freeway NE • Albuquerque, NM 87109
Albuquerque Little Theatre Community Theatre Celebrating 75 Years Consecutive Live Theatre in Old Town District 244 San Pasquale SW
505.242.4750
www.albuquerquelittletheatre.org
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 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.
505.319.4087 Historic Old Town P.O. Box 7483 Albuquerque, NM 87194 • www.albuquerqueoldtown.com
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Traditional Indian dances & craft demonstrations every weekend, FREE to the public.
• Main & Children’s Pueblo House Museum - The richest resource for the study of America’s first inhabitants in the Southwest. Docent guided tours available. Open from 9:00am - 4:30pm. • Pueblo Harvest Cafe -Native American and Southwestern cuisine served year round. On-site catering available. Open from 8:00am - 3:00pm. • Gift Shops - Huge selection of Southwestern Art and Crafts, clothing, books & gifts. Open from 9:00am - 5:30pm. • Pueblo Smoke Shop - Discount prices in the heart of Albuquerque. • Art Galleries - Open from 9:00am - 5:30pm.
505.843.7270
Open seven days a week Closed for Labor Day, Memorial Day, Christmas, Thanksgiving, 4th of July, New Year’s Day
2401 12th Street, NW • Old Town Albuquerque • www.indianpueblo.org
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.
505.841.5955 Open daily from 9am to 5pm
The University of New Mexico
1801 Mountain Road, NW • Old Town Albuquerque • www.lodestar.unm.edu
National Atomic Museum 1905 Mountain Rd. NW Old Town Albuquerque Closed New Years Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas Open 9am to 5pm, Daily Admission fee required.
505.245.2137 www.atomicmuseum.com
Sandia Pueblo A Spectacular Resort and Casino By Anne Marie Collins
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 amphitheatre. 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, a local’s favorite.
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SUMMER 2005! NEW HOTEL, CONFERENCE CENTER AND GOLF COURSE The Pueblo of Sandia is currently constructing their 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.
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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
Photos Š Joe Burgess
this page: "Reawakening," a bronze sculpture by Estella Loretto is displayed on the grounds in the entry to Sandia Casino.
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Cerrillos Adobe, stone, and wood siding construction, styles of another time.
Photo by Todd Yocham
by Frank J. Young
THE DISCERNING GUEST of the Village of Cerrillos will soon discover that it’s not really a “one-horse town” (you’ll find several horses stabled here), as the Old West is pleasantly drawn from the depths of one’s imagination by the picturesque First Street with Mary’s Bar, false-fronted shops (now galleries, cafe, and studios), and St. Joseph’s Catholic church, all shaded by ancient cottonwood trees. Adobe, stone, and wood siding construction, styles of another time when the clop clop of horses’ hooves, the braying of donkeys, and the smell of wood smoke from cook stoves were signs of the times. Cerrillos was then a busy mining town, boasting two churches, a public school with 130 students, twenty-seven saloons, four hotels, five brothels, and 3000 citizens, vying almost successfully to be the capital of the soon-to-be State of New Mexico. The history of the village includes mining of turquoise by Native Americans as early as A.D. 900 and the mining of lead, gold, and silver by the Spanish after 1540, when Coronado visited the area. The first gold boom of the area came in 1823, when a herder tending his animals picked up a stone to throw at his stubborn mule, noted its peculiar weight, and discovered flecks of gold in the stone. Later booms came in 1828 at the “Old Placers” and in 1839 at the “New Placers.” Again, in the late 1870s, another rush began, and on March 8, 1879, Founder’s Day was declared for the community of Cerrillos. What does one do in Cerrillos today? Ride horseback in the hills surrounding the village; hike in the Cerrillos Hills Park, 1100 acres encompassing many of the old mines that pepper the “little hills”; visit The What-not Shop, have lunch with Joseph at the Enchanted on First Café, spend time with Todd and Patricia Brown at the Turquoise Mining Museum; and walk by the Clear Light Opera House, where Sarah Bernhardt and Lillian Langtree once sang. above: St. Joseph's Church on First Street in Cerrillos is a hub for the community. right top: A view of the timeless setting on First Street. right bottom: Welcome to Cerrillos.
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Don’t expect a fancy sub-division because this village was laid out by the railroad when it came through in 1880, and it is currently serviced by the original water system put in by the railroad to supply water for its steam engines. Remember . . . you’re visiting The Old West!
ATTRACTIONS
Cerrillos Cultural Center, Mining Museum, Outdoor Amphitheater, Petting Zoo, St. Joseph’s Church.
FILMS SHOT IN CERRILLOS John Carpenter's VAMPIRES EARTH 2 (Television Series) Young Guns For more on films made in New Mexico visit: www.edd.state.nm.us/FILM LOCATION Cerrillos is located on NM 14 (Turquoise Trail), Between Santa Fe and Albuquerque. TOUR ROUTE From Santa Fe, travel 25 miles south on NM 14, turn right just after the bridge into the village. MORE INFORMATION New Mexico Tourism website: www.newmexico.org/place/loc/cities/page/DBplace/place/1190.html Cerrillios Hills Historic Park: www.CerrillosHills.org Turquoise Trail Scenic Byway: www.turquoisetrail.org ENCHANTED TRAVELS / CERRILLOS
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The Turquoise Trail An alternate route between Albuquerque and Santa Fe.
TRAIL
...Venture into the Heart of New Mexico Breakfast served weekends. Lunch and Dinner daily. Closed Tuesdays. Patio Dining (seasonal).Famous Margaritas / large variety menu. Live music Friday and Saturday night
Kokopelli’s Restaurant & Kantina 12540 N. Hwy. 14 • Sandia Park,NM
(505) 286-2691 www.kokopellisrestaurant.com Always 3 solo exhibitions and more than 100 additional works. Receptions the “First Saturdays” of each month with Madrids 25 other galleries “Art Walk” from 2-5pm. Daily 10-6 • Sun. 12-5. The Johnsons of Madrid Galleries of Fine & Fiber Art. 2843 Hwy. 14 • Madrid, NM
(505) 471-1054 www.turquoisetrail.org
Featuring contemporary fine art and unique gift items created by regional artists & craftsmen.
Functional Stoneware and gifts by 30 artists. Open daily.
Mardi Graz Gallery
2870 Hwy. 14 • Madrid, NM
2892 Hwy. 14. • Madrid, NM
(505) 473-1172
Conley Studio Pottery & Friends (505) 438-0782 www.conleystudiopottery.com
THE TURQUOISE
TRAIL NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY IS A 65-MILE relief route from interstate highway travel between Albuquerque and Santa Fe. On the southern end, Tinkertown Museum in Cedar Crest features an animated miniature Old West town and three ring circus. A few miles farther, Sandia Park is the gateway community to hiking, biking and skiing through the Sandia Mountains. Traveling north toward Santa Fe, the road passes St. Francis of Assisi chapel in Golden and crosses the hills to the old mining town of Madrid, a tiny artist community nestled in the Ortiz Mountains with quaint, colorful shops and galleries that maintain its mining camp spirit. The byway continues past Cerrillos, with its cluster of Old West buildings once housing 21 saloons and four hotels.
ATTRACTIONS
Picturesque mountain retreat serving business and vaction travelers since 1988.
See the life work of artist, Ross Ward, New Mexico's largest folk art environment.
Elaine’s Bed & Breakfast
Tinkertown Museum
P.O. Box 444 • Cedar Crest, NM
P.O. Box 303 • Sandia Park, NM
(505) 281-2467 www.elainesbnb.com
(505) 281-5233 www.tinkertown.com
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Cerrillos and Madrid Tour. Yearly self-guided tour of studios and galleries on the Turquoise Trail. 438-0782 Eaves Movie Ranch. Western movie set built for many Hollywood productions. 14 miles from Santa Fe. 474-3045 Engine House Theater. Seasonal melodramas held in Old Coal Mine Museum on N.M. Hwy. 14. 438-3780 Madrid Jazz and Blues. Seasonal concerts held in Oscar Huber Memorial Ballpark. 255-9798.www.flash.net/~nmjw Sandia Crest. Drive to the summit of the Sandia Mountains east of Albuquerque. 243-0605 Tinkertown Museum. Exhibiting the lifework of Ross Ward with renowned folk art collection. In Sandia Park. 17 miles east of Albuquerque. 281-5233. www.tinkertown.com
EVENTS
Dec1st Sat. Christmas Parade goes through the heart of Downtown Madrid. 505-473-4945. Weekends Madrid Christmas Open House. 505-473-4945. May 15 3rd Annual Gypsy Festival. 505-473-4945. July 4 Parade & Potluck. Downtown Madrid. Parade 505-473-4945.
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
EXCLUSIVELY NEW MEXICO Thieves by artist Will Wilson - Delaware Black Virginia Steatide
Shush Yaz Trading Co. Santa Fe 1048 Paseo de Peralta Santa Fe NM 87501 (505) 992-0441 Koshare Clown by Kathleen Wall of Jemez Pueblo
Photo ©Ira Clark
Agape Southwest Pueblo Pottery Old Town 414 Romero NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 (505) 243-2366
Extraordinary Gourd Art by Robert Rivera .
The Torres Gallery 207 West Water Street, Suite 101 Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 986-8914
A collection of the finest jewelry, pottery, baskets and Native American antique artifacts in the southwest.The trading post has the largest collection of Navajo Rugs in the nation.
Richardson’s Trading Co. & Cash Pawn 222 West Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-4762
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
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Sally Anderson Crimson Oil, acrylic, mylar and wax on board 60" x 60" Inv # 1678 $12,500 Seth Anderson Field Painting #62 Mixed media on wood 48" x 48" x 3" Inv # $6,500
Anderson Contemporary Art andersoncontemporaryart.com 110 West San Francisco Street Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501 t: (505) 992 0100 f: (505) 986 6045
Robert Rivera is a worldrenowned artist known for his gourd masks and gourd pots.
High Desert Gallery Old Town 308 San Felipe NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 (505) 247-0066 Quality Antiques of the American West. An extensive selection of pre-1940’s Native American, New Mexican, and American Folk Art.
Photo by Light Language
Cowboys & Indians Antiques 4000 Central SE Albuquerque, NM 87108 (505) 255-4054
Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial 202 West Coal Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 863-3896 www.ceremonial.org
Traditional Native American jewelry and artifacts directly from the Southwest.
Indian Touch of Gallup 106 West Highway 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-6807
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Best of Show at the 2004 Inter-Tribal Ceremonial. Nine individual rugs within the rug by renowned Navajo weaver Cindy Nez.
“Cassandra”, 23” x 31”, Lithograph, Edition of 75 by R.C. Gorman
Navajo Gallery 210 Ledoux St. Taos, NM 87571 (505) 758-3250
Navajo Arts & Crafts Enterprise is a wholly owned, nonprofit business of the Navajo Nation. It is also the official marketing channel of the Navajo Nation for arts.
Navajo Arts & Crafts Enterprise P.O. Box 160 Window Rock, AZ 86515 (928) 871-4090
William Yeoward crystal decanters, stemware and vases are a favorite in this exciting and innovative shop. Be sure to enjoy a peaceful moment in Cielo’s new magnificent garden.
Cielo Home & Garden 702 and one half Canyon Road On Historic Gypsy Alley (505) 995.8008 (800) 627-0599 www.cielohome.com
The Black Bear fetish representing strength and the spiritual jorurney through life is carved of black jet with turquoise inlay.
Pueblo of Zuni Arts & Crafts 1222 State Hwy. 53 Zuni, NM 87327 (505) 782-5531
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Celebrate the beauty of the female form with Czech master Tomás Hrivnác’s exquisite nude Jinam [Elsewhere], Dry Point Engraving. v
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Justin Robert Galleries, LLC 307B Johnson Street Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501 505-982-5000 www.Justinrobertgalleries.com
Santa Fe artist, William Berra, is best known for his images of New Mexico, along with his rich paintings from Italy and other European locales. All will be presented at Berra’s fall, 2005 show at Nedra Matteucci Fine Art. Vesuvius From Marina Grande, Sorrento is an oil on linen and measures 38 x 42 inches. 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
The Turtle of Life necklace. Handmade from 14k gold sheets and wire. Inlaid with natural stones of Austrian opal, lapis, red coral, mother of pearl, Acoma jet, and Sleeping Beauty turquoise by Benson Manygoats Navajo. Price: $18,000
Photo courtesy of Light Language
Ellis Tanner Trading Company P. O. Box 636 Gallup, NM 87305 505-863-4434 www.etanner.com
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Kokopelli with Male and Female Crows - by Marco A. Oviedo; bronze limited editions; 28"H x 7"L x 5"W and 8"H x10"L x 5"W.
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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Artist Image: Jerry Wingren Totem Sculpture "Wind Over Mountain"
Photo © Ira Clark
Tadu Contemporary Art 940 East Palace Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 995-8080 10 am – 6 pm Ample Parking www.taducontemporary.com
Silver, turquoise and coral Dragonfly Pin by Navajo Silversmith Herman Smith
Painted drum by by Dwane Dista - Zuni.
Shush Yaz Trading Co. - Gallup 1304 West Lincoln Gallup NM 87301 (505) 722-0130
Old Style tear drop silver and turquoise Cluster Pin by Navajo Silversmith Calvin Martinez
featuring Haba toys Inventive Playthings for Inquisitive Minds "born to be spoiled".
Photo © Ira Clark
Silver and turquoise Butterfly Pin by Navajo Silversmith Alex Sanchez
Joe Milo’s Whitewater Trading Co. P.O. Box 104 Van der Wagen, NM 87326 Toll Free: 1-888-JOE-MILO www.joemilo.com
Gypsy Baby & Nuage Bleu Baby & Maternity On Historic Gypsy Alley 708 Canyon Road Santa Fe, NM 87501 Ph: 505.992.0865
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Santa Fe
The City Of Holy Faith
THE FLOURISHING
400-YEAR OLD CAPITAL AT THE JUNCTION OF EL CAMINO REAL and the Santa Fe Trail flaunts her international recognition for multi-national cuisine, one of the world’s largest art markets, renowned performing arts and museum facilities and unbelievable shopping opportunities. Massive Indian and Spanish markets draw tens of thousands of visitors to the central plaza in July and August. 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. 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 New 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 continuously serving capitol in the United States. Among the nation’s oldest buildings are San Miguel Mission, rebuilt in 1710 over the ruins of its predecessor 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.
You can create an exceptional experience…the Santa Fe experience this page: Every street, every building, every entrance in Santa Fe can be the subject of a stunning photo (side entry at Inn on the Alameda) opposite: “Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha,” a bronze sculpture by Estella Loretto stands in front of St. Francis Cathedral.
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EVENTS Feb 24-27 25 Mar 27 May 15 Jun
above: A festive holiday scene illuminates Gypsy Alley on Canyon Road. top, right: Bronze crow sculpture by Peter Weytuk at Ghost Ranch Education Center. left: Bronze pears by Peter Weytuk at Ghost Ranch Education Center. bottom, left: “Strength of the Maker,” bronze sculpture by Denny Haskew at the Inn at Loretto.
LOCATION Santa Fe is located at the junction of I-25 and US84/285, 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 US84/285 to Pojoaque Pueblo to begin the Northern Mountains Tour and another 8 miles to Española. Take side trips from Pojoaque Pueblo west on NM502 to Los Alamos and east on NM503 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 48
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Artfeast. 955-8845 The Edible Art Tour. 982-1648 Easter Dances at most Pueblos. 1-800-793-4955 20th Annual Santa Fe Century Bike Ride. 982-1282 Spring Festival and Animal Fair. 471-2261 Annual Plaza Arts and Crafts Festival. 988-7621 Rodeo de Santa Fe. 471-4300 Santa Fe Opera. 1-800-280-4654 Santa Fe Wine Festival. 471-2261 Folk Art Market. Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival. 983-2075 Spanish Market. 982-2226 Summer Festival. 471-2261 Indian Market. 983-5220 Santa Fe Fiesta. 988-7575 Wine & Chili Fiesta. 438-8060 Harvest Festival. 471-2261 Ski Santa Fe Opens. 982-4429 6th Annual Santa Fe Film Festival. 988-5225 Winter Spanish Market. 982-2226 Farolitos on the Plaza and at the Cross of the Martyrs.
ATTRACTIONS
Canyon Road. Originally a Native American trail into the mountains; now lined with unique shops, art galleries, artists’ studios, restaurants and local hangouts. 1-800-777-2489 El Rancho de las Golondrinas. A historical Spanish colonial village that was a stopping point on El Camino Real. Call for yearly event schedule and guided tours. 471-2261 Hyde Memorial State Park. Camping, hiking and picnicking. Just 8 miles northeast of Santa Fe. 983-7175 Loretto Chapel. Housing the miraculous staircase built by a mysterious carpenter believed to have been St. Joseph. 207 Old Santa Fe Trail. 982-0092. www.lorettochapel.com Museum Hill. Location of the Museum of Anthropology, Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, Museum of International Folk Art, Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, and the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art. www.museumhill.org Museum of Fine Art. Southwest art, historical art and contemporary art. 107 W. Palace Ave. 476-5072. www.museumofnewmexico.org Palace of the Governors. 17th century building on the historic Santa Fe Plaza housing history exhibits. The oldest continuously used public building in the US. 105 W. Palace Ave. 476-5100. www.palaceofthegovernors.org San Miguel Mission Church. Dates back to first Spanish colonization. Rebuilt following 1680 Pueblo Revolt. 401 Old Santa Fe Trail. 983-3974 Santuario de Guadalupe. Mission museum exhibiting Spanish colonial art. 18th century shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe. 988-2027
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1-888-335-3407 303 East Alameda www.innonthealameda.com
Peaceful.
Santa Fe, NM 87501 e-mail: info@inn-alameda.com
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Nedra Matteucci Fine Art GALLERY OPENINGS FOR 2005 SUSAN AMSTATER July 30 through August 15 WILLIAM BERRA September 3 through September 19 EVELYNE BOREN September 24 through October 10
NEDRA MATTEUCCI FINE ART 555 Canyon Road, Santa Fe, NM 87501 phone# (505) 983-2731 Fax# (505) 983-3170 www.nedramatteuccifineart.com
Santa Fe is a paradise for people who love art, and Nedra Matteucci Fine Art exemplifies the reason the city is such a powerful magnet for artists and connoisseurs world-wide. Nedra Matteucci Fine Art, located on legendary Canyon Road, represents many local Santa Fe artists as well as artists from all over the United States, including California, Colorado, Massachusetts, and Texas. The gallery brings international zest to Santa Fe with the inclusion of artists from Spain, France, and Russia. The art reflects the diverse origins of the artists, spanning an extraordinary range of styles and mediums, offering enthusiasts the opportunity to indulge in the finest paintings, bronze sculptures, antique European furniture, original jewelry, and hand-crafted pottery to be found in Santa Fe. Playful life-size bronze sculptures fill the front courtyard and draw visitors into the inviting and elegant interior of the historic adobe house in which this lovely gallery is located. Inside, smaller bronze sculptures of whimsical children, loving families, and expertly rendered animals rest atop sophisticated antique tables. Paintings of New Mexico landscapes, Tuscan fields, Spanish haciendas, and exquisite still lifes grace the walls and provide endless enjoyment. Nedra Mattuecci Fine Art represents over thirty-five talented artists, many of whom have been with the gallery since the owner, Nedra Matteucci, opened it nineteen years ago. A native New Mexican, Nedra Matteucci’s first experiences marketing art involved selling pieces from her home-and even out of her car-as a means of building and upgrading her personal collection. Working for two years at the renowned Fenn Gallery in Santa Fe gave Nedra the opportunity not only to sell art, but also to study auction records and acquire a deeper understanding of the art market. In 1986 Nedra Matteucci Fine Art opened at its original location on the corner of Garcia Street and Canyon Road. Friend and Santa Fe native, Roberta Brashears, who was closing a career in the airline industry, was enlisted to manage the new gallery. Roberta’s expertise quickly developed with the help of Nedra and the remarkable
A New Mexico gallery with an international flavor.
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enchanting
A Santa Fe destination since 1986.
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contemporary representational paintings and sculpture
group of artists represented by the gallery. In 1992 Nedra and Roberta moved the gallery to its present location at 555 Canyon Road, where it has become a familiar landmark that attracts Santa Fe locals and first-time visitors alike. In 1989, Nedra and her husband, Richard Matteucci, had the opportunity to buy the Fenn Gallery, now known as Nedra Matteucci Galleries, where Nedra once worked. Nedra Matteucci Galleries features an extensive collection of historical Southwestern Art, and in purchasing this gallery Nedra became a significant authority in the field. A respected and active member of the Santa Fe community, Nedra donates her time to the Santa Fe Opera and the National Sculpture Society, and she and Richard passionately support the Wilhelmina Coe Kidney House in Albuquerque. An active member of the New Mexico Amigos for years, in 2006 Nedra will become these goodwill ambassadors’ first female president. Longtime admirers and collectors of antique Native American Art, the Matteuccis bought Morning Star gallery, the premier gallery specializing in this kind of art, in 2002. When Nedra Matteucci Fine Art opened in 1986, Nedra and Roberta were the only employees. The Nedra Matteucci family of galleries now employs over fifty people and offers three distinct and distinguished genres of art. Nedra Matteucci Fine Art welcomes both long-time friends and new collectors to visit the gallery and view the exquisite new pieces on display for 2005. Summers are a delightful time of year in Santa Fe, and this summer promises to be exciting for the gallery as it celebrates the opening of three shows of paintings. Whether you’re in town for weeks or just a few days, stopping in at Nedra Matteucci Fine Art is the perfect way to enjoy the best that Santa Fe has to offer.
NEDRA MATTEUCCI FINE ART REPRESENTS: Susan Amstater Don Burnett Linda Apodaca Nancy Bush John Asaro Cheryl Criss Jose Barbera Jane DeDecker William Berra Steve Elliott Dan Bodelson Joe Ferrara Evelyne Boren Glenna Goodacre Giner Bueno Enrique Guerra
Doug Hyde Frank Janca Joffa Kerr Tommy Macaione (1907-1992) Joan Marron-LaRue Catherine Maziere Sherrie McGraw
Eric Michaels Gary Niblett Dan Ostermiller Joan Potter Don Reed Justo Revilla Laura Robb Rosalyn Roembke
Paul Strisik (1918-1998) Dee Toscano Edward Norton Ward Mao Yigang Gene Zesch Xiaogang Zhu
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Photo courtesy Ten Thousand Waves
Photo courtesy Avanyu Spa at La Posada
Step into the
Spa’s SANTA FE
rejuvenating wonders of a spa and feel the transformation
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Retreats “Slow down and enjoy life. It’s not only the scenery you miss by going too fast – you also miss the sense of where you are going and why.” — Eddie Cantor
begin.
Sometimes we all need to slow down and devote some time to replacing what is taken out of us by the stress of daily life. Many people find that a visit to a spa helps to restore their sense of peace, balance and natural order. The word “spa” comes from the Latin phrase “salis per aquam” meaning “healing by water.” At modern Santa Fe spas, water is simply one component of healing. Weary travelers can choose from a menu of services including aromatherapy, massage, facials, saunas, two-handed body therapy and an array of restorative water rituals. This is healing for the body, mind and soul.
At last. The spa different in the city different.
In America’s most unique city, discover a mystical new spa that lives up to its name. Nidah is the Native American word for “your life,” and this new spa will enrich your life…with a journey that changes every time you explore it. Celebrate your spa journey H O T E L
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Reflections
"There are no shortcuts to any place worth going" – Beverly Sills A quiet meditative state gives attention to thoughts and ideas. –Unknown
Explore
"If you wish to travel far and fast, travel light. Take off all your envies, jealousies, unforgiveness, selfishness and fears"–Cesare Pavese
Discovery
A path or course one chooses to travel through. –Unknown The uncovering of something of importance or value. –Unknown A literal or figurative passage from one place to another–Unknown
SPECIAL RETREATS! CIENEGA SPA, SALON & GALLERY 505.534.1600 or 505.534.1259 101 North Cooper Street Silver City, NM 88061 www.cienegaspasalon.com Located in historic downtown Silver City, Cienega provides serenity and personal service with multiple massage and facial rooms and a pedicure suite. Our building houses a unique art gallery and two special guest suites for the ultimate stay in Silver City. Wedding and event packages available; as well as Mata Ortiz and Copper Canyon Tours.
ten thousand waves reservations 505.982.9304
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japanese spa
www.tenthousandwaves.com
OJO CALIENTE MINERAL SPRINGS 1.800.222.9162 P.O. Box 68 Ojo Caliente, NM 87549 www.ojocalientespa.com Step into the timeless waters that will soothe your body, mind and spirit naturally. Ojo Caliente is the only hotsprings in the world with the remarkable combination of five bubbling mineral waters: the Iron Spring, the Arsenic Spring, Lithia, Soda and Sodium Springs. Visit our website for treatment, lodging and restaurant information.
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
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Santa Fe’s
Finest S H O P P I N G
For those unique one-of-a-kind items!
The Shops at La Fonda La Fonda Hotel ??? E. San Francisco Street • Santa Fe, NM 87501
Tom Taylor Buckles for every occasion! Silver and Gold, inlaid stone, from casual to dress, all complimented by a fabulous selection of fine leather belts. Also offering custom made cowboy boots in luxurious leathers. 108-110 East San Francisco Street www.tomtaylorbuckles.com
505-984-2231
Kioti 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 MarketCenter, 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
Sanbusco MARKET CENTER
Monday - Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm 500 Montezuma Santa Fe, NM 87501
Original affordable designs of ethnic and classic clothing in this locally owned boutique. Many fabrics are handwoven, hand-batiked and hand-painted from around the world. Extra small through plus sizes. Open Monday - Saturday, 10am-6pm and Sundays, 12 noon to 5 pm
Suite 114 Sanbusco Market Center
505-984-9836
Science Toy Magic "Come operate a hundred toys like: shine Forever Flashlights, float Levitron Tops in the air and swirl a Dynaflex Powerball (gyroscope)." Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm Sun. noon - 5pm 500 Montezuma Ave. Suite #109 Sanbusco Market Center
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The Stabb House Ghost
History, elegant architecture and fine dining combine to provide a unique
Photo courtesy of Geronimo Restaurant
and unforgettable experience at the historic restaurants of downtown Santa Fe.
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above: El Farol Restaurant, a watercolor by by artist Eli Levin who lived in the neighborhood around Johnny’s Cash Store for many years.left: Dining room at Sol Cafe.
A BU I LD I N G SOL CAFE
WITH A STO RY Vikki Nulman, chef/owner of Sol Café, is the newest entrepreneur in the historic Canyon Road art district. She has been an instant success in the upscale neighborhood with her menu of nothing over ten dollars. Her burritos are considered among the best in town! Most buildings in Santa Fe have a history, or at least a story. Vikki learned that the property occupied by Sol Café was originally part of a Spanish land grant given to the Vigil family. They lived in what is now the formal dining room with their Canyon Road bar on both sides. Since Sol Café is now occupying one of those bar areas and under the same roof as the other, Vikki was able to utilize a grandfather clause in the old Santa Fe liquor laws to sell under El Farol’s license. ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTLY reservations 505 982 9966 434 west san francisco street, santa fe, new mexico 87501
Vikki will be leading a touring and cooking trip through Asia in October 2005.
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AWARD of E XCELLENCE 2003 International Wine & Food Society
AWARD of E XCELLENCE 200 4 Wine Spectator Lunch 11–3
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Wine Bar Menu 3:00 – 5:30
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FAVORITE RECIPES FROM TWO OF SANTA FE’S LEADING RESTAURANTS
O’KEEFFE CAFÉ CHEF TONY LEWIS
Oyster Mushroom & Asparagus Soup
A touch of Mexico. FERNANDO OLEA EXECUTIVE CHEF/OWNER 1620 St. Michaels Dr. Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 474-0791 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.
8 Bunches Asparagus – trim the bottoms 2 Yellow Onions - peeled and thinly sliced 1 Quart Chicken Stock 1 Quart Cream 2 Tablespoons Garlic – chopped 2 Tablespoons Toasted Anise Seed 2 Tablespoons Honey 1 Quart Water 4 Cups Oyster Mushrooms – tear mushrooms and sauté Sauté asparagus, onions, garlic. Add water and puree Add cream, chicken stock and spices Add oyster mushroom sauté
New Mexican Cuisine. 416 Agua Fria Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 988-5991
THE COMPOUND CHEF/OWNER MARK KIFFIN
Wild Mushroom “Cappuccino” Serves 4 NEW MEXICAN KITCHEN AL LUCERO / OWNER “Our Authentic New Mexican Cuisine is Outstanding. Lunch and Dinner Every Day! 555 W. Cordova Road Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 983-7929
We wrote the book on Margaritas... ... AGAIN!
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2nd edition
order from: amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, your local bookstore, or at Maria’s!
3 Tablespoons Light Olive Oil 1 Tablespoon Butter 1 Pound Fresh Assorted Mushrooms – cleaned and sliced 2 Shallots – peeled and sliced 1 Teaspoon Roasted Garlic Paste 1/4 Cup Spanish Sherry 1 Quart Vegetable Stock 1 Cup Heavy Cream 1 Teaspoon Fresh Thyme – Minced Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper – to taste Steamed Milk – for serving Heat sauté pan; add olive and butter. Add mushrooms and salt and pepper. Sauté briefly, add the shallots and garlic and sauté until lightly golden brown. Deglaze with the sherry, add stock and cream and bring to a boil. Reduce slightly, add thyme and correct seasoning if necessary. Puree with a hand wand or blender. Serve hot in large cups with steamed milk on top for the cappuccino effect.
Chef Martin Rios is outstanding in his field.
Getting his hands on the finest ingredients i s o n e r e a s o n w h y w e ’ r e S a n t a F e ’s m o s t celebrated restaurant.
Eldorado Hotel & Spa 309 W. San Francisco eldoradohotel.com Reservations 505.995.4530
LINO PERTUSINI OWNER/HOST
FABRIZIO VENTRICINI EXECUTIVE CHEF
58 South Federal Place Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-986-5858 •
Fax: 505-986-3938
www.osteriadassisi.net info@osteriadassisi.net
Your host, Lino Pertusini, from Lake Como, and staff, invite you to experience authentic regional Italian cuisine, and extensive wine list, great cocktails, world class service in an elegant charming and historical setting. Enjoy our fireplace, two bars, private rooms and outdoor dining. Located two blocks from Santa Fe Plaza.
National Register of Historic Places This historic landmark, is one of the most charming hotels in Santa Fe. Today it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 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.
Afternoon Tea
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. • Breakfast 7am - 2pm • Lunch 11am - 2pm • Dinner 5pm - 10pm • Afternoon Tea 3pm - 5pm • Bar 11:30 pm - 1am
210 Don Gaspar Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501
• (505) 983-5700
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The romance of the past comes alive at the Hilton Santa Fe. Just steps from the famous Plaza in the heart of Santa Fe, 157 newly renovated guest rooms, suites and casitas are meticulously appointed. Pool, Jacuzzi, fitness room and three fabulous restaurants are available for rejuvenation and relaxation. Hilton Santa Fe 100 Sandoval Santa Fe, NM 87501 505-988-2811 1-800-336-3676 www.hiltonofsantafe.com
Piñon Grill The finest western beef and prime rib, free-range poultry and fresh seafood, masterfully grilled over seasoned hardwoods—a relaxed dining experience in one of Santa Fe’s most historic settings. 308 West San Francisco Santa Fe, NM 87501 505-986-6400
MARK KIFFIN OWNER/CHEF/AUTHOR 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.
MARK KIFFIN, JAMES BEARD NOMINEE “BEST CHEF OF THE SOUTHWEST” 653 Canyon Road Santa Fe NM 87501
(505) 982-4353 www.compoundrestaurant.com
EXECUTIVE CHEF TOM KERPON
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.
Reservations Recommended 113 Washington Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 988-3236
restaurant
• (505) 988-3030
hotel
www.innoftheanasazi.com
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Pojoaque Pueblo An aggressive stance on cultural and economic development.
CENTRALLY LOCATED
JUST 15 MINUTES FROM SANTA FE, LOS ALAMOS AND ESPANOLA, Pojoaque Pueblo offers visitors gaming, golf and a cultural center. Pojoaque Pueblo is the smallest and most recently repopulated of New Mexico’s pueblos, but it has taken an aggressive stance on cultural and economic development. Its 40,000 square foot Cities of Gold Casino offers fun and gaming action, 7 days a week, with over 550 slot machines. The Cities of Gold Casino Hotel is a full service facility with 124 deluxe rooms and the Gold Dust Restaurant. The Cities of Gold Sports Bar & Simulcasting is close by and there is free to guests access to a swimming pool and gym, weight room, racquetball courts and a dry sauna. The recently opened Towa Golf Course, designed by Hale Irwin and William Phillips, is currently utilizing 27 holes. Pojoaque means “water drinking place” in the native Tewa language, and the butterfly logo symbolizes the emergence of the pueblo coming to life in its present location. The Poeh Center was established in 1988 as a mechanism for cultural preservation and revitalization within the Pueblo communities of the northern Rio Grande Valley. Traditions, too, have reemerged. Pojoaque members now dance each December 12th on the Pueblo Feast Day celebrating Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Patron Saint of the Pojoaque Pueblo. The public is invited to join the Pueblo during their annual Feast Day and All Kings Day, January 6th, to honor the Tribal officials of the Council. ATTRACTIONS
Towa Golf Course. Towa Golf Resort caters to those who are looking for an outstanding golf experience. 17746 US Highway 84/285. 1-877-465-3489 or 505-455-9000. www.towagolf.com Cities of Gold Casino and Hotel. Enjoy gaming, dining and FREE guest passes to the Pojoaque Wellness Center with racquetball courts, dry sauna, swimming pool and gym. 1-877-455-0515. www.citiesofgold.com Visitors Center & Gallery. Home to the largest collection of Native American Arts & Crafts in Northern New Mexico. 96 Cities of Gold Road. 505-455-3460
above: The Poeh Cultural Center in Pojoaque is a facility for preserving and enhancing cultural development among the Pueblo Indians.
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EVENTS
Dec 12th Our Lady of Guadelupe Feast Day. Call at least four days in advance to the Governors office, because they close for this occasion. 505- 455-2278. Jan 6th Open to the public with no set schedule. 505-455-3460.
LOCATION Pojoaque Pueblo is at the junction of US285, NM502 and NM503, just 15 minutes from Santa Fe, Los Alamos and Espanola. MORE INFORMATION Call 505-455-2278.
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Northern Mountains DELVE INTO THE ADVENTURE, THE ARTS AND THE HISTORY OF AN incredible region of mountains and streams. The state’s highest peaks and 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 gauge steam-driven train at Chama, run the whitewater rapids through the Rio Grande Gorge, or ride a horse-drawn wagon at Bobcat Pass. Worldclass skiing and snowmobile excursions, hiking, fishing, horseback riding and golf charge the imaginations of outdoor enthusiasts. The experience can be topped off with evenings at the casinos. Bandelier National Monument, the Puyé Cliff Dwellings, Taos Pueblo World Heritage Site, northern Indian pueblos and Spanish villages provide a striking account of Native American evolution prior to and during the years of Spanish colonization. Kit Carson Museum and Ft. Union National Monument on the Santa Fe National Historic Trail depict the lives of early pioneers. The arrival of the railroad created the Victorian setting of Las Vegas. The Los Alamos Historical Museum spans the more recent era of atomic power development. The mountain region of northern New Mexico can best be described as “spectacular.”
opposite: Ancestral pueblo dwellings built at Bandelier National Monument near Los Alamos can be easily accessed by well-maintained trails. NORTHERN MOUNTAINS
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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 capital 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. above: Duchess Castle in Tsankawi Pueblo Site at Bandelier National Monument. right, top: The Bradbury Science Museum operated by Los Alamos National Laboratory contains 40 interactive exhibits. right, bottom: Checkpoint at the Main Gate to the Secret City in the 1940s.
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Photos © Dale Coker, Los Alamos Historical Museum Archives and Leroy N. Sanchez
Copyright Los Alamos Historical Museum Archives
Photo © Dale Coker
Science Scenery Sensational
EVENTS
Jan 28-29 Play, Chickenhart. (505) 662-5493 www.lalt.org Feb 3 Winter Farmers' Market. 10am-2pm. (505)581-4651 Mar 26 2nd Annual Los Alamos Fitness Bodybuilding, Fitness and Figure Competition. Los Alamos High School Gym. Apr 23-24 Los Alamos Studio Tour. (505)662-1921, (505)662-9505 May 6-28 Play, “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas”. 662-5493 Jun 10 Chamberfest (505)661-4844 Jul 9 Yellow Ribbon Fun Run, Los Alamos Suicide Prevention Los Alamos Ice Rink. www.highaltitudeathletics.org Aug 12-14 Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo 2005. (505) 661-4816 Oct 28 Trick or Treat On MainStreet. (505) 661-4816 Dec 1-4 WinterFest. (505) 661-4816
ATTRACTIONS
Bandelier National Monument. Ancestral Pueblo ruins of the 12th century. 14 miles south of Los Alamos. 672-3861 Bradbury Science Museum. Over 40 interactive exhibits about Los Alamos National Laboratory’s role in developing the first atomic bomb, national defense research and recent research projects. 667-4444. www.lanl.gov/museum Los Alamos Historical Museum. Area history and the Manhattan Project exhibits. 662-4493. www.losalamos.com/historicalsociety Valle Grande. Caldera valley formed by a series of collapsed volcanoes. Hiking, fishing and self-guided tours. 661-3333. www.vallescaldera.gov
LOCATION Los Alamos is 30 miles north of Santa Fe on NM502 east of Pojoaque. It is centrally located among Bandelier National Monument, Valles Caldera National Preserve, Pajarito Ski Mountain and Puyé Cliff Dwellings. TOUR ROUTE Travel 15 miles east on NM502 to Pojoaque. Bear left (north) on US285 and then turn right on NM503. Travel 16 miles northeast to Chimayo. MORE INFORMATION Los Alamos Meeting and Visitor Bureau 505-662-8105 or 800-444-0707 website: visit.losalamos.com
Alcove House at Bandelier National Monument
Experience the extraordinary legacy of the Los Alamos area. From the centuries old ancestral Pueblo sites 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 golfing, hiking, biking, camping, rock climbing, ice skating, fishing, skiing, kayaking and much more. Call today for your free 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 Quality Inn & Suites 2455 Trinity Drive Hilltop House Hotel 124 State Road 4 Los Alamos 400 Trinity Drive 800-462-0936 505-662-2441
888-813-0912 505-672-3838
800-HOLIDAY 505-661-1110
2201 Trinity Drive 800-279-9279 505-662-7211
Information: 800-444-0707 or 505-662-8105
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Chimayo
Photo by Eric Swanson
Deep Roots and Rich Traditions
CELEBRATING ITS 40TH
above: Rancho de Chimayo Restaurante at dusk in the winter opposite, top: Sopaipillas are the restaurante’s specialty. Over the year's the Jaramillo's have perfected this delightful bread. opposite, center: The patio at Rancho de Chimayo is one of the most pleasant in northern New Mexico where breakfast, lunch and dinner are served. opposite, center: Florence Jaramillo, owner, welcomes familiar guests back to the restaurante.
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YEAR OF OPERATION, RANCHO DE CHIMAYO Restaurante is a special Northern New Mexico experience. It is special because of the quality of the food and service, because of the rich Spanish influence found in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and because the dinner guests of Florence Jaramillo are embraced by her gracious welcome. Traditional family recipes are consistently excellent and prepared using local New Mexico ingredients like red and green chile. Favorite recipes include Carne Adovada, Green Chile Rellenos, Fajitas, Sopaipillas and the famous Chimayó cocktail (a blend of tequila, apple cider, spices and fresh apple). Since opening its doors in 1965, Rancho de Chimayó Restaurante has built a reputation as one of the finest establishments in the region while preserving the grand traditions of an old Spanish family. The Jaramillo home, built in 1887, and lovingly restored into the restaurant always shares its historic ambiance. Fireplaces radiate warmth into cozy rooms and family photographs hang on whitewashed adobe walls. Whether dining inside or on the large, terraced patio, Florence ensures that her guests feel like family and that the service is most attentive. The current Rancho de Chimayo Restaurante was originally the home of Hermenegildo and Trinidad Jaramillo. Their residence was built on spacious grounds that had been passed down to them from their ancestors, José Jaramillo Negrete and his wife Maria de Sotomayor, who settled Cañada de Chimayó in 1693. Across the road, another family home built in the 1800s by Epifanio and Adelaida Jaramillo was renovated as Hacienda Rancho de Chimayó. There are seven guest rooms opening onto an enclosed courtyard, each with turn of the century antiques, private bath, and fireplace.
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Rancho de Chimayó
Restaurante Photo by Chris Corrie
“a timeless tradition” Serving world renowned traditional and contemporary Native New Mexican cuisine since 1965 in an exceptional setting. Chimayó, New Mexico 505-351-4444 or 505-984-2100
Photo by Chris Corrie
www.ranchodechimayo.com
Photo by Chris Corrie
Rancho de Chimayó
ATTRACTIONS
Chimayo History Museum. Area exhibits. 351-0945 Santuario de Chimayo. Legendary shrine built in 1813 to 1816. Good Friday pilgrimage destination. Known for miraculous healing soil. 351-4889
LOCATION Chimayo Located on Santa Fe County Road 98 on the scenic "High Road to Taos". TOUR ROUTE From Santa Fe, take US 84/285 North to 503 East, take a right and continue for 8 miles, turn left on County Road 98 and go 3 miles. Restaurante is on the right. MORE INFORMATION Rancho de Chimayó Restaurante (505) 984-2100 or 505-351-4444 www.ranchodechimayo.com
Hacienda
“a timeless tradition” A most romantic country inn since 1985. Featuring seven Victorian guest rooms complete with fireplaces, each opening to a quaint courtyard. Old world traditional hospitality, serving continental breakfast in a most gracious setting. Reservations 505-351-2222 www.ranchodechimayo.com
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Chama
A picturesque mountain community
SURROUNDED BY
SPECTACULAR SCENERY AND EXCITING OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES, THE MOUNTAIN village of Chama straddles its namesake river near the Colorado border. 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 wind down and before 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
above: The spectacular Brazos Cliffs are an open invitation to enjoy the hiking, fishing, biking, snowmobile, horseback riding and scenic steam locomotive trip opportunities found in the Chama area.
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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
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Photo courtesy Gandy Dancer B & B
Chama Days Parade, downtown Chama 2004.
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! Every Saturday evening, Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend
505.756.2105 or 800.532.8874
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 opportunities. ATTRACTIONS
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. Ride a historic narrow-gauge steam locomotive from Chama to Antonito. 1-888-286-2737. www.cumbrestoltec.com Edward Sargent State Wildlife Area. Elk Habitat. 756-2300 Rio de los Pinos State Wildlife Fishing Area. Camping, fishing and hunting. 756-2300 W.A. “Bill” Humphries State Wildlife Area. Elk habitat. 10 miles west of Chama
Enjoy 20 Acres of Beautiful Views & Walks on the Chama River Seminars & Retreats Clean Spacious Rooms Phones — Cable TV Recreational Areas nearby Picnic area w/Tables Corrals
Conference Rooms Microwaves Free In-Room Coffee Special Group Rates Major Credit Cards Accepted
Alcohol Free Facility
www.elmeson.org Email: info@elmeson.org
P.O. Box 647 Chama, NM 87520
Ph: 505.756.2114
A world of Relaxation awaits you, on the Chama River!
1 1⁄ 2 miles South of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic RR. - River Front Cabins - Cozy Rooms - Outdoor Hot Tub - Free a.m. Coffee - 24 hour Phones - Kids Play Ground For Friendly and Courteous Service
Call Reservations at 1-800-288-1371 www.chamariverbendlodge.com - Email: chamarbl@aol.com 2625 Hwy. 64/84, Chama, NM, 87520 - 505.756.2264
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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 In warmer months, travel 60 miles east on US84 and US64 to Tres Piedras and another 30 miles south on US285 to Ojo Caliente. In the winter, travel 85 miles south on US84 and north 18 miles on US285 to Ojo Caliente. MORE INFORMATION Chama Valley Chamber of Commerce (505) 756-2306 (800) 477-0149 www.chamavalley.com Jicarilla Apache Tribe (505) 759-3242
Ojo Caliente
Photo courtesy Ojo Caliente Spa
A remarkable combination of five mineral waters
THROUGH
THE YEARS, OJO CALIENTE HAS BEEN STEEPED IN MYTH AND legend, abounding with declarations of miracle cures. Whether unproven folklore or not, generations of the faithful annually make the pilgrimage back to these special waters. The remarkable combination of five different types of mineral water, over 100,000 gallons a day still steaming to the surface, revitalize those who soak in and drink from the legendary springs. The ancient people, believed to be the ancestors of today’s Tewa tribes, built large pueblos and terraced gardens overlooking the springs. Posi or Poseuinge, “village at the place of the green bubbling hot springs” was home to thousands of people. In 1880, Antonio Joseph, New Mexico's first territorial representative to Congress, opened the first health spa at Ojo Caliente with overnight lodging. Joseph's Ojo included a post office and general store and was a center of activity. Historical ledgers show that Kit Carson purchased supplies at the store. Bathing suits are required in the outdoor pools, but for people yearning to bath au naturel, three new exquisite private pools have been added, complete with kiva fireplaces. One can soak under stars... and be one with nature. EVENTS Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Hiking into Antiquity. Hiking with archaeologist Martha Yates to the ancient pueblo of Hupobi (1400-1525). 3-4 Days, call for future dates. 1-800-222-9162. Ojo’s Micaceous Clay Workshops. Felipe Ortega, of Jicarilla Apache decent, teaches the traditional oil and scrape method of pottery making. 1-800-222-9162. March 27-April 1, April 24-29, July 10-15, Aug 28-Sept 2, Oct 16-21, Nov 13-18
above: Stone pool at Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs.
LOCATION Ojo Caliente is located on US285, 24 miles north of Española. TOUR ROUTE Travel 30 miles north on US285 and another 29 miles east on US64, crossing the Rio Grande Gorge to Taos. MORE INFORMATION Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs (888) 932-0007 www.aojocalientespa.com NORTHERN MOUNTAINS / OJO CALIENTE
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Taos
The Soul of the Southwest
photo: Bruce Gomez Photography (www.emanuelli.com)
above: Taos Pueblo captures the imaginations of artists and writers.
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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. 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, ceramics 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
Taos Pueblo is one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in the USA
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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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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
Nov Dec
19-29 Winter Wine Festival. 776-2291 26 Just Desserts Eat and Ski. 754-2374 19 Ernie Blake Celebration & Beer Festival. 776-2291 1-31 Spring Arts Celebration. 758-3873 21 3rd Annual Folk Life Festival. 758-3873 19- Taos School of Music 43rd Summer Music Festival. 758-3873 24-26 Taos Solar Music Festival. 758-3873 Annual Rodeo de Taos. 758-3873 8-10 Taos Pueblo Pow Wow. 758-1028 26-28 Taos County Fair. 758-3873 8-19 High Road Studio Tour. 758-3873 23-25 Taos Fall Arts & Crafts Fair. 758-3873 1-2 Rivers and Birds Film Festival. 758-3873 Taos Wool Festival. 758-3873 7-8 Taos Mountain Film Festival. 758-3873 15-16 Taos Storytelling Festival. 758-3873 21-23 Taos Mountain Balloon Festival. 758-3873 25-27 Annual Yuletide Arts & Crafts Fair. 758-3873 17 4th Annual Christmas Carnival. 758-3873
ATTRACTIONS
Gov. Bent House & Museum. Home of first Territorial governor. Old family furnishings and frontier artifacts on display. 117A Bent St. 758-2376 Millicent Rogers Museum. Art, history and cultural exhibits from northern and southwest New Mexico. 758-2462. www.taosmuseums.org/mrm.php Rio Grande Gorge Bridge. 650 feet above the Rio Grande River. 11 miles northwest of Taos. Taos Pueblo. Designated as a World Heritage Site. 758-1028. www.taospueblo.com Taos Ski Valley. Ski school rated No.-1. Vast system of trails for beginning, intermediate and expert skiers. 776-2291. www.skitaos.org
LOCATION Taos is located at the junction of US64, NM68 and NM522 on the plateau between New Mexico’s highest peaks and deepest gorge, 70 miles north of Santa Fe. TOUR ROUTE Travel 42 miles southeast on NM518 from Ranchos de Taos to Mora and another 11 miles south on NM94 and NM105 to the hamlet of Rociada. MORE INFORMATION Taos Chamber of Commerce (505) 758-3873 or (800) 732-8267 www.taoschamber.com 80
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CREATING ART MARCO OVIEDO
IN THE VALLEY Marco A. Oviedo is a visionary woodcarver/sculptor who combines an incredible talent with Spanish Tradition. As an eighth generation descendant of a family of woodworkers and woodcarvers who originated in Oviedo, the capital of the province of Asturias in Spain, Marco attributes his woodcarving skills to his grandfather. Marco makes traditional wooden saints in the New Mexico Spanish Colonial style. He also is one of a few santeros who follows the traditional techniques of estofado by encarnado used in Spanish or Mexican Baroque pieces. Marco goes beyond the boundaries of tradition by creating santos in bronze. He follows a practice that preserves the essence of polychrome saints and retains the wood grain of their original medium. In addition, he produces original compositions based on southwestern traditions and designs, from modernistic to abstract. Inspired by the expression reflected in Native American prehistoric art, Marco has extended his repertoire to bronze sculptures of animal fetishes or images derived from petroglyphs. A gifted artist, Marco Oviedo honors history and the spirit of place with beautiful traditional and contemporary sculpture. His work is shown and sold exclusively in his own gallery, Oviedo Carvings and Bronze, in Chimayo on NM 76, the High Road to Taos.
Marco A. Oviedo
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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Rociada
Photo courtesy Pendaries
A Tiny Mountain Hamlet
THE BEAUTY
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
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 overlooking 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 sight-seeing destinations while in the area.
above: The lush golf course in the pines at Pendaries is at an elevation of 7,500 feet.
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Las Vegas Over 900 buildings on the National Historic Register
ON THE ROUTES
OF WAGON TRAINS AND RAILROADS skirting the mountains to reach Santa Fe and the West, is today a destination for health, history and recreation. Located on the breakpoint between the Central Plains and the Southern Rockies, it straddles the Santa Fe National Historic Trail and became a hub for the Atchison-Topeka and Santa Fe Railroads. Las Vegas prospered as a center of trade and a popular health resort for Easterners. Settlers brought their Victorian style of architecture with them and today there remain over 900 buildings on the National Historic Register. The plaza with its grand hotel and the adjoining Bridge Street shops provide a colorful and exciting link to the past. Many of the outlaws and characters that visited Cimarron, including Jesse James and Billy the Kid, took advantage of the hot springs in the Las Vegas area. The most luxurious of all the Victorian structures built in Las Vegas is the Montezuma Castle. This monolith was erected in 1880 as a thermal bath resort and was eventually annexed as part of Armand Hammer’s United World College of the West. Las Vegas is also home to the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. The four-year school enjoys good professor/student ratios and a comfortable small campus atmosphere. Storrie Lake State Park on the north edge of Las Vegas provides camping, fishing, boating and windsurfing opportunities. The 18,750 acre Las Vegas National Wildlife refuge is a haven for hikers who enjoy native plant and animal life. There is skiing at nearby Sipapu and motor boating at Conchas Lake. Roads leading north and west from Las Vegas are almost immediately in pine country. They wander through scenic valleys and canyons for a truly enchanting drive through Mora and on to Taos. An old
above: Montezuma Castle was built in 1880 as a thermal bath resort and is now part of Armand Hammer’s United World College of the West
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grain mill and church have been restored on the game refuge at Salman Ranch and raspberries are harvested there in the fall. Just north of Las Vegas, the Mountain and Cimarron Routes of the Santa Fe Trail merged near Fort Union National Monument. The fort was the most extensive in the territory and served as a base for operations against Indian uprisings and later against outlaws. The fort also served as a place for travelers to rest and refit their wagon trains. A force of Colorado and New Mexico volunteers and U.S. Regulars from Fort Union halted the Confederate invasion of New Mexico at the Battle of Glorieta Pass west of Las Vegas in March of 1862. The fort was abandoned in 1891 with the railroad replacing the Santa Fe Trail as the principle avenue of commerce.
A Feast for the Eyes..... A Step Back in Time.....
EVENTS
Jan 14-15 Vegas Days. 425-8631 Feb 12-13 Las Vegas WinterFest. 425-8987 28 Montezuma Castle Tour. 454-4221 Mar 6 Regional Science Fair. 454-3557 11-13 Winter Trailer Series Team Roping Finals. 425-3850 12-14 10th Annual Children’s Fair. 767-6749 26-28 Civil War Weekend Commemorating Glorieta Pass Battle. 757-6414 2-28 Mariachi Extravaganza. 421-2908 Jun Sundays Music in the Parks Summer Concert Series. 425-8631 Jul 4 4th of July Fiestas at Old Town Plaza. 425-8631 Sundays Music in the Parks Summer Concert Series. 425-8631 Sep TBA Pecos Sheriff Posse Rodeo. 425-8631 Oct TBA NM Rodeo Association Finals Rodeo. 425-3850 Nov TBA Light Up Night, Official Kick-Off to Holiday Season. 425-8631 Dec TBA Las Posadas at Pecos National Monument. 757-3050 TBA Annual Christmas Light Parade. 425-8631
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City of Las Vegas Museum and Rough Riders Memorial Collection. Area history, Indian artifacts and Santa Fe Trail exhibit. 727 Grand Ave. 454-1401 Fort Union National Monument. Built during 1851-91 to protect the Santa Fe Trail. 29 miles northeast of Las Vegas. 425-8025. www.nps.gov/foun/ Montezuma Castle. Hotel built in 1884 now a part of Armand Hammer United World College of the American West. Tours available. 454-4200. www.uwc-usa.org Storrie Lake State Park. Boating, windsurfing, fishing, camping, and visitor center. 6 miles north of Las Vegas. 425-7278 Villanueva State Park. Camping, fishing and visitor center. 31 miles southwest of Las Vegas. 421-2957
LOCATION Las Vegas straddles I-25 on the Santa Fe National Historic Trail. TOUR ROUTE Take a side trip north on I-25 to Ft. Union National Monument. Travel 64 miles west on I-25 past Pecos National Historical Park to Santa Fe. MORE INFORMATION Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce (505) 425-8631 or (800) 832-5947 www.lasvegasnm.net
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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A region rich in prehistoric artifacts and rock art
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Eastern Region NATURAL WONDERS, MOUNTAIN PLAYLANDS, HISTORIC CATTLE DRIVES and land wars, dinosaurs and ancient cultures cover the eastern sector of New Mexico. A host of outdoor activities and gaming opportunities attract travelers nationally. The largest underground cavern system on earth near Carlsbad and the world’s largest deposit of sparkling white gypsum sand dunes near Alamogordo are among the world’s most intriguing geologic creations. Alien spaceships caught the attention of the nation in 1947, but if people from that era had driven past today’s home base of the stealth fighters in Alamogordo…The New Mexico Museum of Space History at Alamogordo highlights space accomplishments worldwide and Goddard’s rocket workshop can be seen in Roswell. The Sacramento Mountains offer miles of hiking, biking, ATV and cross-country ski trails. Cool mountain golfing and horse racing in the summer months are balanced by winter skiing, skating and snowmobiling. The nation has apparently taken up soaring in the southeast corner with thousands gathering annually in Hobbs. Old west attractions include the whole village of Lincoln, windmills in Portales, horse sculpture in Ruidoso Downs, an incredible sculpture series of a cattle drive in Jal, museums dedicated to the era in Hobbs and Ruidoso, Ft. Sumner State Monument and Southern New Mexico’s most famous outlaw, Billy the Kid, who managed to show up…everywhere! Dinosaur footprints and bronze skeleton collections in Tucumcari, the remains of prehistoric animals and the artifacts of early man found near Clovis make the eastern region archaeologically rich. Thousand-year-old petroglyphs are found en masse in the western foothills of the Sacramento Mountains. Galleries and performing arts venues are well-attended throughout the region. Local symphony and other performing groups are augmented during the year by top-billed national and international touring troupes. opposite: Over 21,000 examples of rock art from the thousand year old Jornada Mogollon culture have been logged at Three Rivers Petroglyph National Recreation Site north of Alamogordo. EASTERN REGION
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Tucumcari Filled with nostalgia
Photo by Bill Yanneck
HISTORIC ROUTE 66
EVENTS Apr
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Spring C.R.A.F.T. Fair. 461-3721 Tucumcari Art Festival. 461-9679 Cinco de Mayo Celebration. 461-4413 Mother Road Rally. 461-8669 5th Annual Chamber Rodeo. 461-1694 5th Annual Route 66 Celebration. 461-1694 Quay County Fair & Carnival. 461-0562 Quay County Heritage Dayze. 461-0562 Nara Visa Cowboy Poetry Gathering. 633-2220 Red Ribbon Carnival. 461-6096 C.R.A.F.T. Christmas Fair. 461-3721 Christmas Parade of Lights. 461-1694
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Conchas Lake State Park. Fishing, camping and visitors center. 34 miles northwest of Tucumcari. 868-2270 Mesalands Community College’s Dinosaur Museum. Dinosaur exhibits, fossils and museum shop. 211 E. Laughlin St. 461-3466. www.mesalands.edu/museum/museum.htm Tucumcari Historical Museum. Farm and ranch exhibits, town history and Indian artifacts. 414 S. Adams. 461-4201. www.cityoftucumcari.com Ute Lake State Park. Boating, camping, fishing and swimming. 30 miles northeast of Tucumcari. 487-2284
top: Typical ruins found in Quay County, built by settlers in the 1800’s.
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AFICIONADOS WILL FIND A TREASURE trove of things to do and see in Tucumcari: unique motels, restaurants, curio shops, plenty of neon, and the Route 66 Memorial at the Tucumcari Convention Center. The history of Tucumcari and Route 66 is brought to life at the Tucumcari Historical Museum. Once called Ragtown and Six Shooter Siding, the city sprang up as a railroad camp in 1901. The Tucumcari Train Depot is an excellent example of CaliforniaSpanish architecture. The Mesalands Community College Dinosaur Museum and Gift Shop houses the world’s largest collection of full-scale bronze-cast dinosaur skeletons. Sports enthusiasts should check out the Municipal Golf Course and two major reservoirs only a short drive away. Conchas Lake and Ute Lake are havens for boaters, anglers and picnickers. Spectacular local drives include Mesalands and La Frontera Del Llano Scenic Byways. Year-round special events include arts and crafts weekends, concerts, and fairs. Major events include the Chamber Rodeo in June, the Annual Route 66 Festival in July and the Rotary Air Show, rated third in the country, in late September. With more than 1200 hotel rooms and a myriad of great places to eat, Tucumcari invites you to come and stay awhile. LOCATION Tucumcari is located 43 miles west of the Texas border on I-40 and 177 miles east of Albuquerque. 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 110miles southwest on US70 to Roswell; or 138 miles south on US70, NM206, NM18 to Hobbs. MORE INFORMATION Tucumcari/Quay County Chamber of Commerce (505) 461-1694 chamber@tucumcarinm.com
Photos courtesy Joseph Burgess
Heart of Route 66
For Reservations:
1-800-335-3780 Easy Exit 335 off I-40 505-461-3780 Room Service • Guest Laundry Airport Transportation Small Pets Accepted Complimentary Full Hot Breakfast Fine Dining Restaurant & Lounge
Tucumcari Convention Center 1500 W. Route 66 (505) 461-3064 www.cityoftucumcari.com Tucumcari/Quay County Chamber of Commerce Drawer E • Tucumcari, NM 88401
chamber@tucumcarinm.com
www.tucumcarinm.com
505.461.1694
OF TUCUMCARI
• Open 7 days a week • Breakfast 6am - 11am • Continuous service from 11 am to 9pm • Trademark Salad Wagon • Private Meeting Room • Beer & Wine
200 East Estrella • Tucumcari, NM
505.461.0002
Alamogordo Astounding attractions and outdoor activities
AN ASTOUNDING
COLLECTION OF ATTRACTIONS AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES MAKE
Alamogordo the home base for thrilling vacations. The city is just minutes from natural wonders, prehistoric cultures and space age developments. White Sands National Monument, created by water, wind and time, consists of a large region of crystalline dunes. A unique ecosystem is highlighted at interpretive sites, and photo opportunities emerge in the late afternoon shadows and moonlit evenings. The New Mexico Museum of Space History overlooking Alamogordo offers visitors a “hands-on” experience with space travel development. Exhibits include numerous artifacts from international space efforts and a distinguished collection of missiles, rockets and rocket sleds. A 2,700 square foot screen offers the world’s clearest IMAX theater and planetarium shows. Valley pistachio groves and vineyards offer tours and tasting rooms and the Alameda Park and Zoo, established in 1898, includes a toy train depot and museum. The mountain playland of Cloudcroft, at an elevation of 8600 feet, is just 18 miles from Alamogordo and offers dining, shopping, winter activities, hiking and biking. A visitor center for the National Solar Observatory explains the phenomena studied at nearby Sunspot. Gaming, skiing and horseracing opportunities unfold further into the mountains at Ruidoso. Hiking trails access the rugged desert canyons at Oliver Lee Memorial State Park south of Alamogordo. To the north, camping, picnicking and hiking are available at Three Rivers Petroglyph National Historic Site, with access to some of the 21,000 rock art samples pecked onto the volcanic rock a thousand years ago. Other trails lead into the White Mountain Wilderness surrounding 12,000-foot Sierra Blanca. Continuing north to Carrizozo, interpretive sites explain the ancient Valley of Fires lava flow and resulting ecosystem.
this page: The timeless dunes of White Sands National Monument provide endless recreational, photographic and ecosystem study opportunities. opposite: Intriguing thousand year old rock art is scattered across Three Rivers Petroglyph National Recreation Site.
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May Jun Jul Aug Sep
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2 Trinity Site at White Sands Missile Range open to the public. 800-826-0294 30 11th Annual Community Earth Day Fair at Alameda Park Zoo. 434-6296 28-30 Memorial Day Hang Gliding Fly-In. 437-5213 18-19 14th Annual Thunder in the Desert Model Rocket Launch. www.alamorocketry.org 20-21 Full Moon Nights at White Sands National Mon. 479-6124 23 Earthrise, cast members from Star Trek at the New Mexico Museum of Space History and Tays Special Events Center. 687-2075 17-20 Otero County Fair & Rodeo at Otero County Fairgrounds. 434-0788 3 21st Annual Hamfest at Otero County Fairgrounds. 3-5 15th Ann. Cottonwood Arts & Crafts Festival. 800-826-0294 24-25 14th Annual White Sands Balloon Invitational. 800-826-0294 TBA White Sands Star Party VII. 479-6124 1 Trinity Site at White Sands Missile Range open to the public. 800-826-0294 8-10 Columbus Day Hang Gliding Fly-In. 437-5213 TBA Old Fashioned Christmas in Historic Downtown. TBA Coming Home for Christmas Arts Festival.
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White Sands National Monument. Nearly 300-square miles of glistening white gypsum sand dunes. Daily sunset strolls year-round; full moon programs in summer. (505) 479-6124. New Mexico Museum of Space History. Site of the International Space Hall of Fame. Four floors featuring artifacts and exhibits. Outdoor exhibits include Stapp Air & Space Park, Astronaut Memorial Garden. (877) 333-6589. Clyde W. Tombaugh IMAX Dome Theater. Wraparound theater featuring the world’s largest projection system. Located at New Mexico Museum of Space History complex. (877) 333-6589. Oliver Lee Memorial State Park. Recreational trail, panoramic view of Tularosa Basin, developed picnic/campsites, rebuilt & authentically furnished 19th-century ranch house. Excellent location for hiking, bird watching. (505) 437-8284. Alameda Park Zoo. The oldest zoo in the Southwest is home to nearly 300 animals representing 90 different species. Picnic area and playground on site. (505) 329-4290. Toy Train Depot. Over 1200 feet of model railroad track, hundreds of model and toy trains displayed in 100-year old train depot, plus miniature train ride in park. (505) 437-2855. Tularosa Basin Historical Museum. Historical documents, artifacts, published materials of historic importance to the Tularosa Basin. Free admission. (505) 434-4438. Three Rivers Petroglyph Site. Just north of Alamogordo. Outstanding examples of Jornada Mogollon rock art—over 21,000 petroglyphs. Hiking, picnic/camping area. (505) 525-4300.
LOCATION Alamogordo is located at the junction of US 82, 54 and 70, 68 miles east of Las Cruces and 86 miles northeast of El Paso, Texas. TOUR ROUTE Travel west 13 miles on US70 to White Sands. Return to Alamogordo and travel east 18 miles on US82 to Cloudcroft. MORE INFORMATION Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce (505) 437-6120 EASTERN REGION / ALAMOGORDO
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Cloudcroft A mountain retreat
A MOUNTAIN
RETREAT FAR FROM THE NOISE AND HASSLE OF EVERYDAY LIFE.
Visitors to Cloudcroft enjoy clean, invigorating air in a picturesque village complete with wooden sidewalks, shops, churches and a beautiful Victorian hotel. It was the sight of a single white cloud hovering among the towering pines that inspired a group of surveyors near the turn of the century to name the location Cloudcroft. The word “croft� is the old English term for meadow. Just 18 miles above Alamogordo and overlooking White Sands National Monument, the timber-covered region surrounding Cloudcroft offers both summer and winter activities. For the warmer months, hiking, biking, ATV and horseback trails are plentiful in the Lincoln National Forest. Volunteers from the New Mexico Rails to Trails Association have transformed rights-ofway of the old logging trains into unique paths with magnificent panoramic vistas. Hang-gliding from high altitude cliffs overlooking the Tularosa Valley now draws enthusiasts from around the world. Mountain climbers and rappellers also enjoy the varied terrain. this page: The Lodge was built in 1899 by the Alamogordo and Sacramento Mountain Railway. opposite: The Mexican Canyon trestle handled trains carrying timber from Cloudcroft to Alamogordo.
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Ice skating in the park and tubing on area hillsides are great for kids of all ages during the snow season. Cross-country skiing and snowmobiling in this southern locale are popular activities. The National Solar Observatory and Apache Point Observatory are just a short drive from Cloudcroft. A visitor’s center and self-guided tours explain the opportunities for studying both the sun and stars from this 9200-foot vantage point. The Lodge, a stunning full-service resort facility, was originally built in 1899 by the Alamogordo and Sacramento Mountain Railway. Behind the lodge, eighteen holes of golf are laid out on one of the nation’s highest courses. It also offers dining, shopping, a spa and Rebecca, the blue-eyed ghost. Shop for a wide selection of unique gifts and collectables in the village and visit Cloudcroft’s historic museum and pioneer village. EASTERN REGION / CLOUDCROFT
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CLOUDCROFT Business District Business District
The Lodge #1 Carona Place, Cloudcroft N.M. 88317
505.682.2566
EVENTS Feb May Jun Cloudcroft Hotel
Copper Butterfly
306 Burro Ave., Cloudcroft, NM
302 Burro Ave., Cloudcroft, NM
505.682.3414 www.cloudcrofthotel.com
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Family Mardi Gras Celebration. 682-2733 Cloudcroft’s 28th Annual Mayfair Juried Art Show. 682-2733 Cowboy Supper. 682-2733 Cloudcroft’s Western Roundup: Parade, Old West & Cowboy Activities. 682-2733 Blue Grass Festival. 687-3520 July Jamboree Art & Craft Fair. 682-2733 Singing in the Clouds. 682-2733 Chili Cookoff. 682-2733 Labor Day Fiesta on Burro Ave. 682-2733 Annual “Run to the Aspens” Classic Car Show. 682-2733 Cloudcroft Lumberjack Day. 682-2733 Octoberfest Juried Art Show. 682-2733 Harvestfest on Burro Ave. 682-2733 Cloudcroft’s Santa Land Opens! 682-2733 Ullr Fest. 682-2733
ATTRACTIONS Mountain Foto
Blue Water Real Estate
93 Little Glorieta, Cloudcroft, NM
505 Burro Ave•Cloudcroft, NM
505.682.2208
877.682.3566
Burro Street Clothier
Aspen Motel & Restaurant
505 Burro Ave. #110, Cloudcroft, NM
1315 Hwy. 182•Cloudcroft, NM
1.877.682.5686
505.682.2526
Lincoln National Forest Ranger Station. ATV trail and hiking trail maps available. 61 Curlew Pl. 682-2551 National Solar Observatory at Sacramento Peak. Visitor center. 20 miles south of Cloudcroft. 434-7000. www.nso.edu/nsosp/pr/ Sacramento Mountains Historical Society Museum. Railroad and pioneer artifacts. 1000 U.S. 82. 682-2932 Ski Cloudcroft. 2 miles east of Cloudcroft. 1-800-333-7596
LOCATION Cloudcroft is located in the Sacramento Mountains, 18 miles east of Alamogordo and 90 miles west of Artesia at the junctions of US82, NM244, NM130 and NM6553. TOUR ROUTE Travel 39 miles north on NM244 and US70 to Ruidoso. MORE INFORMATION Cloudcroft Chamber of Commerce (505) 682-2733 www.cloudcroft.net
top: Observatories at Sunspot take advantage of clear mountain skies to study the sun and stars.
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Ruidoso
The arts, recreation and entertainment are a way of life
Ruidoso Area’s Luxury Bed and Breakfast
Be pampered in this tranquil mountain getaway Near Spencer Theater off scenic Hwy 220 Scarborough House B&B 110 Great View Court P.O. Box 877 • Alto, NM 88312
866-875-2592 (toll free) or 505-336-4500 Stay@scarboroughHouseBandB.com www.ScarboroughHouseBandB.com
RISING HIGH
ABOVE THE SURROUNDING DESERT TERRAIN, THE MOUNTAIN RESORT OF Ruidoso offers the arts, recreation and entertainment as a way of life. Fine art galleries, a state-of-the-art performance venue, skiing, horse racing, gaming and a host of mountain activities make Ruidoso a year-round destination. The arts have become one of Ruidoso’s primary strengths. A number of fine art galleries offer a wide range of work from well-known regional and southwest artists. The stunning award-winning Spencer Theater in Alto attracts top national and international entertainers and troupes year-round. Sierra Blanca, the area’s 12,000-foot guardian peak, LOCATION Ruidoso is located at the foot of Sierra Blanca mountain harbors the state’s second largest ski area and largest lift 39 miles north of Cloudcroft and capacity, fishing lakes and pristine streams. Cross- 43 miles northeast of Alamogordo country horseback riding and cattle drives provide on US70. alternative opportunities for the area’s population of TOUR ROUTE Travel 28 miles northeast on NM48, NM220 past equestrian lovers. Spencer Theater and US380 to Steak and a variety of southwest and international Lincoln and another 57 miles east foods are served by local restaurants. Special dining on US380/US70 to Roswell. experiences are provided by the Flying J Western MORE INFORMATION Dinner Theater in Alto, Ellis Store Country Inn in Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce (505) 257-7395 (800) 253-2255 Lincoln and the Greenhouse in Capitan. www.ruidoso.net
top: 12,000 foot Sierra Blanca overshadows the Alpine-style shopping district in Ruidoso
Spend a Relaxing Getaway In a Beautiful Mountain Setting. After a Day of Skiing enjoy our outdoor hot tub. We are conveniently located close to Golf courses, museum, shopping and restaurants. Come to Ruidoso and enjoy a Winter full of activities! Make your reservations today! For reservations call:
505-257-3736 400 West Hwy. 70 Ruidoso, New Mexico 88345 EASTERN REGION / RUIDOSO
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Roswell A cultural stronghold
THE LOCATION OF
PRESENT-DAY CHAVES COUNTY WAS ONCE PART OF THE ORIGINAL HOMELAND OF THE Mescalero Apache tribe, and overlapped the hunting grounds of the Comanche. The famous Goodnight-Loving Trail, which opened in 1866, brought the cattle-ranching industry to the area. In 1870, Van Smith established the town of Roswell at the confluence of three rivers: the Spring, the Hondo and the Pecos. The ranching industry continues to flourish here today. Visitors to the modern day city of Roswell find a plethora of cultural activities awaiting them. There are five outstanding museums to explore. The Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art features a wide collection of modern art, while the Roswell Museum and Art Center houses a collection of paintings by Peter Hurd, Henriette Wyeth, and Georgia O'Keefe. The Historical Center for Southwest New Mexico, located in the stately James Phelps White home is filled with antiques, artifacts, and a changing gallery of exhibits; the General Douglas L. McBride Museum, with its military armament displays; and the International UFO Museum, featuring UFO phenomenon exhibits and The Alien Caffeine Espresso Bar. Information for these museums can be obtained by
above: A sculpture in downtown Roswell of John Chism working a long horn steer recognizes Chism’s contribution to the area’s cattle industry. opposite: A modernistic sculpture is in contrast to the stately buildings of New Mexico Military Institute.
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clicking WWW.Roswell CVB.Com or calling the Roswell Visitors Center at 505-624-7704 or Faxing 505-624-7712. as well as the fabulous Rogers Aston Indian Gallery; And there's much more to do in this AllAmerican City. If your cup of tea is stargazing and planet exploration, the Robert H. Goddard Planetarium is an exciting choice. Bird watchers and wildlife aficionados will relish trips to Bitter Lake Wildlife Refuge with its designated fishing and hunting areas and flocks of migratory fowl. The Spring River Park and Zoo boasts animal exhibits, paved bicycle paths, a children's fishing lake, a carousel, and a miniature train ride. Golfers will enjoy two of the finest courses in Southeast New Mexico: 18-hole Cahoon Park and New Mexico Military Institutes 18-hole course, both open to the public. If you crave more athletic adventure, you're in luck. Bottomless Lakes State Park--12 miles West of Roswell with camping, shower, and bathroom facilities available--has swimming, fishing, boating, and hiking. Cahoon Park Swimming Pool is Roswell's largest outdoor pool (540,000 gallons) in a park setting with picnicking facilities available, as well as lighted tennis courts. An indoor heated, lap pool is open to the public for a per day usage fee at Roswell Racquet Club & Spa. The Club also offers 6 racquetball courts, weight room, 3 Jacuzzis, and aerobics classes. In addition, the city offers a skating rink and bowling alley. Those who love the performing arts will not be disappointed with Roswell's offerings. Theater lovers will delight in the Roswell Community Little Theatre performances, which occur during the fall and winter months. In addition the community is justly proud of its Roswell Symphony Orchestra, performances held in New Mexico Military Institute's Pearson Auditorium. Allen Theaters, with eight separate movie screens at three different locations, bring nationally acclaimed movies to the area. Check with the Visitors Bureau for the dates of all performances. On line at www.roswellcvb.com.
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Roswell MUSEUMS The Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art (AmoCA) More than 300 diverse artworks by alumni of the Roswell Artist-inResidence Program enliven the seven galleries and 17,000 square feet of exhibition space at the Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art. Located at 409 E. College in Roswell, the museum is open daily and admission is free. AMoCA opened in 1994, and quickly became a treasured resource for the community. Its comfortable furnishings and catering kitchen make it an ideal place for social events as well as for viewing the paintings, sculpture, prints, photos and more. To learn more about the museum visit www.RoswellAMoCA.org. You can read profiles of current Roswell Artistsin-Residence at www.RAIR.org.
The Historical Center for Southeast New Mexico The museum is contained in a 19room, three-story historical house built in 1912 for local cattle baron J.P. White. The Historical Society for Southeast New Mexico has preserved the authentic atmosphere of that era by furnishing the house with items from the early 1900’s. The museum archives provide an abundance of invaluable rare books and over 11,000 photographs, in addition to diaries, letters, oral histories, high school yearbooks, city directories, newspaper articles, maps and other historic reference material. The archives are available to researchers and scholars Friday afternoons or by appointment. The Historical Center is located at 200 N. Lea Ave., Roswell, NM 880214655. You can visit the website at www.hssnm.net. The museum’s e-mail address is history@hssnm.net; Roger K. Burnett is the Director. 102
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For those who want to walk that extra mile, a broad range of architectural styles--Gothic Revival, Greek Revival, Queen Anne, Hipped Box, Spanish Pueblo, Mission Revival, Prairie Style, California Mission--await those who check out the walking tour. Maps for this walking tour are available at The Historical Center for Southeast New Mexico at 200 N. Lea & Hwy US 70 West. For those fifty and over, Roswell offers horizon-expanding opportunities. The Senior Circle Group, the largest in the US with over 3,000 members, offers activities ranging from overseas trips to an author lecture series. Complimenting this group is the Roswell Adult Center which offers over 30 activities and courses each semester taught by experts in their fields: money management, Spanish, German, line dancing, yoga, jewelry making, woodworking. All of the museums are free. We look forward to your arrival and we know you will enjoy your stay in Roswell, New Mexico, the Alien Capitol of the World. EVENTS May
1 7-8
Cinco de Mayo Celebration. 624-6720 Party on the River / Fiesta Del Rio. 624-6720 18th Annual Old Timers Balloon Rally. 622-0699 27-29 Roswell Gridiron Hike It & Spike It 4-on-4 Flag Football. 623-5695 ext.19 Jun 11 Fishing Derby at Spring River Park. 624-6720 Jul 1-4 “Roswell: 2005” UFO Encounter Festival. 625-9495 Aug TBA Dragon Fly Festival. 622-6755 Sep 9-11 Pinatafest. 624-0889 23-24 13th Ann. Chili Cheese Festival & Quilt Show. 6246860 Oct 3-9 Eastern New Mexico State Fair & Parade. 623-9411 Nov 25-26 Christmas Fantasy. 622-0985 Dec 3 Mainstreet Roswell Electric Light Parade. 624-6860
ATTRACTIONS
Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art. 409 E. College Blvd. 6235600 Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Hiking trails and designated hunting areas. 622-6755. www.southwest.fws.gov/refuges.newmex/bitter.html Bottomless Lakes State Park. Fishing, hiking, swimming, non motorized boating and camping. 624-6058. International UFO Museum and Research Center. UFOs and exhibit on 1947 incident. 114 N. Main. 1-800-822-3545. www.iufomrc.com Roswell Museum and Art Center. Peter Hurd collection, science exhibits, and Goddard Planetarium. 100 W. 11th. 624-6744. www.roswellmuseum.org Spring River Park and Zoo. Carousel, miniature train ride and kids’ fishing lake. 1306 E. College Blvd. 624-6760
LOCATION Roswell is located on the Pecos River 73 miles east of Ruidoso at the junction of US70, US285 and US380. TOUR ROUTE Travel 76 miles south on US285 to Carlsbad. MORE INFORMATION Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau (505) 624-7704 EASTERN REGION / ROSWELL
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Carlsbad
Caves to Explore! The gothic caverns are known throughtout the world.
HOST CITY TO
ONE OF THE LARGEST AND MOST IMPRESSIVE CAVING SYSTEMS IN THE WORLD, Carlsbad’s portfolio of attractions includes two national and three state parks. Carlsbad Caverns National Park, a World Heritage Site, contains more than 100 known caves throughout the Guadalupe Mountains. Incredible lighted formations have fascinated hundreds of thousands of visitors for years. Two of the undeveloped caves are also available for public tours upon request. The first visitors to the Caverns were lowered into the entrance in a bucket. Today, visitors can hike down to the developed caverns by means of a well-maintained trail or utilize an elevator that descends more than 700 feet beneath the surface. A unique experience available to guests visiting Carlsbad Caverns National Park from May through October is the Bat Flight Program. Evening sunsets reveal the flight of over 300,000 Mexican free-tail bats as they ascend from the natural entrance in search of insects. Adjacent to the caverns is Guadalupe Mountains National Park which includes breathtaking vistas surrounding the highest point in Texas. Carlsbad’s Living Desert Zoo and Garden State Park, provide visitors an up-close glimpse of life in the Chihuahuan Desert. The park is an indoor-outdoor living museum that displays more than 40 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. While visiting the area, enjoy paddlewheel cruises on the Pecos River in Carlsbad or plan an outing to Sitting Bull Falls State Park.
this page: special lighting creates eerie images of the stalagmites and stalactites found in Carlsbad Caverns National Park. opposite: Christmas lights on the Pecos River in Carlsbad delight visitors on tour boats.
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EVENTS Mar 11 & 12 General Merchandise Sale. Walter Gerrells Civic Center. 505-234-9856 12 Go Fly a Kite. Brantley Lake State Park. 505-457-2384. 20 Carlslbad Wind Symphony. Walter Gerrells Civic Center. 505-234-9856. 26 Easter Egg Hunt. Carlsbad High School. 505-887-7563.
ATTRACTIONS Brantley Lake State Park. Camping, fishing and picnicking. 12 miles north of Carlsbad. 457-2384 Carlsbad Caverns National Park. One of the largest caves in the world. Caving, walking tours and dusk bat flights. 27 miles south of Carlsbad. 785-2232 and 887-6516. www.nps.gov/cave Carlsbad Museum and Art Center. Local history, art and area archaeology. 418 W. Fox St. 887-0276. www.carlsbadmuseum.org Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park. Botanical gardens and zoo. 1504 Miehls Dr. 887-5516. www.livingdesertfriends.org
LOCATION Carlsbad is located on the Pecos River at the junction of US62/180 and US 285, 27 miles north of Carlsbad Caverns National Park. TOUR ROUTETravel 70 miles east on US 62/180 to Hobbs. MORE INFORMATION Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce 505-887-6516 • 1-800-221-1224
• Professional Fitness Center • Silver Spur Lounge with nightly drink specials and live music. • Flume Dining Room. Voted Best Steak House and Dining Experience in Carlsbad • Free, full hot breakfast buffet. Buffet includes eggs, pancakes, bacon and much, much more.
Stevens Inn Landmark in Carlsbad for over 50 years! From luxurious suites to heart shaped tubs for romantic evenings, the Best Western Stevens Inn has it all.
Carlsbad
1829 S. Canal Street Carlsbad, NM
1-800-730-2851 www.stevensinn.com bwstevensinn@carlsbadnm.com
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Hobbs
photo courtesy of Stacy Archer of Elite Graphics
From horses to Porsches!
HOBBS HOLDS
THE KEYS FROM THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
Hobbs has it! 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 at Zia Park Racetrack and gaming at Black Gold Casino, to playing a round at Ocotillo Golf Course or the Hobbs Country Club, you’ll enjoy your visit. (You know Hobbs has the most affordable
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above: Artifacts from the nomadic Apache and Comanche tribes that hunted the southeast region are displayed in Hobbs museums. opposite: Artifacts from area museums representing the area’s Native American cultures.
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Greetings from Lea County and welcome to our corner of New Mexico. Lea County and the many communities that make her up are part of the county’s “last” frontier, where massive ranches stretch for miles and cowboys and cattle dot the landscape. We are also part of the “new” frontier with the continued technological advancements within the petroleum industry that allows our economy to thrive. Whether you are looking for a place to visit or a place to call home, Lea County is the place to be.
photo courtesy of Stacy Archer of Elite Graphics
Home of the 2nd largest convention center in the state the LEA COUNTY EVENT CENTER is ready to host your event. Hosting annual events such as Monster Truck shows, Arena Cross, Fund Raising Banquets, Indoor Soccer, Wedding Receptions, Company Meetings and a visit from President George W. Bush.
There is something for everyone at the Lea County Event Center. For ForInformation Information Contact: Contact: Lea Lea County County Event Event Cente Centerr 5101 5101 Lovington Lovington Highway Highway
facility. It’s known for its outstanding
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concerts, trade fairs, car shows, basketball games, dog shows, and rodeos. For a little more culture, join us for the Southwest Symphony, the Hobbs Community Playhouse, the Taste of Lea County, Hobbs August Nights and Staked Plains Roundup…to name just a few. If you haven’t visited Hobbs for the holidays, make plans to stay with us for Christmas in the Desert…Oh, and mark your calendar for the Southwest Cowboy Celebration and our national soaring events!
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Beautiful, affordable Suites & Rooms located directly across from the Casino and Racetrack. Indoor Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi & Exercise Room. Luxury, Continental Breakfast included.
Phone: 505 392-2161 Toll free: 1-800-228-5150 5020 Lovington Highway Hobbs, NM 88240
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Jan 15-16 Winter Craft Show. 391-2900 Mar 4 Monster Truck & Thrill Show. 391-2900 29-30 World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions. 391-2900 Apr 9-10 Spring Arts & Crafts Show. 391-2900 May 22-29 New Mexico Good Sam RV Rally. 391-2900 Jun 4 Blue Ribbon Ball. 391-2900 Jul 30 Custom Car and Motorcycle Show. 391-2900 Sep 29 Jordan Circus. 391-2900 Oct 1-2 Fall Arts & Crafts Show. 391-2900 8 Crimestoppers Annual Country Music Festival. 391-2900 Nov 4-6 New Mexico Federation of Republican Women State Convention. 391-2900
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Hobbs Industrial Airpark. National soaring society, archery and shooting ranges and walking trails. 4 miles north of Hobbs. Linam Ranch Museum. By appointment. Pioneer and Indian artifacts. West of Lea County Airport. 393-4784 N.M. Junior College Performing Arts. Music and theater. 392-4510. www.nmjc.cc.nm.usq
LOCATION Hobbs is located at the junction of US62/180 and NM18. TOUR ROUTE Travel 17 miles northwest on NM18 to Lovington and 22 miles north on US82 and NM206 to Tatum before returning to Roswell on US380. Take a side trip south from Hobbs on NM18 through Eunice to Jal. MORE INFORMATION Hobbs Chamber of Commerce (505) 397-3202
Lea County Where history meets the present
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Eunice Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 838 Eunice, New Mexico 88231 505 394-2755 505 394-3937 fax dmjreese@msn.com Hobbs Chamber of Commerce Convention & Tourist Information 400 North Marland Blvd. Hobbs, New Mexico 88240 505 397-3202 505 397-1689 fax hobbschamber@leaconet.com hobbschamber.org
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1800’S, SOUTHEASTERN NEW MEXICO WAS A PLACE WHERE ONLY THE hardiest men and women ranched, farmed and raised their children. Today the communities of Lea County offer a quality of life second to none. Lovington, the county seat, is home to the Lea County Museum, housed in a historic hotel featuring two floors of local history and pioneer mementos. Hobbs honors its roots with the Cowboy Hall of Fame and Linam Ranch Museum. Jal, originally named for a local cattle brand, includes Jal Lake State Park and “The Trail Ahead…,” huge metal silhouettes depicting a cattle drive. Crafts ranging from metal art to hand-painted lamps and china can be found in Tatum, a small but energetic community to the north. Founded in 1909, eighty-four ranch headquarters were located in Eunice until “black gold” was discovered 1929. Eunice touts a world-class Senior Citizen Center and Presidential Award-winning public library. The entire area offers choices and opportunities not found in other places. From oldtime rodeos to modern day soaring, the skies are your limit in Lea County, New Mexico!
EVENTS
Feb 5-6 Car Show at Lea Co. Fair Grounds. 396-5311 Apr 20-21 Spring Gala Annual Arts & Crafts Show at Lea Co. Fair Grounds. 396-5311 Jun 12 June Jamboree Motorcycle Rally at Lea Co. Fair Grounds. 396-5311 Jul 4 World’s Greatest Lizard Race & 4th of July Celebrations at Chaparral Park. 396-5311 Aug 7-14 Lea County Fair and Rodeo Parade. 396-5311 Oct 12 Taste of Lea County at Lea Co. Event Center. 396-5311 Nov 1-2 Fall Arts and Crafts Festival at Lea Co. Fair Grounds. 396-5311 Dec 6 Annual Light Parade in Lovington. 396-5311
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Eunice Arts and Crafts Fair. 394-2755 Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center in Hobbs. Built to honor ranching, rodeo and pioneer times. 5317 Lovington Hwy. 392-5518 Lea County Events Center. 5101 Lovington Hwy. 1-800-952-2210 Lea County Museum. Built in 1918. Formerly a landmark hotel in Lovington. 103 S. Love. 396-4805 The Trail Ahead. Metal sculpture depicting cattle drive on the north edge of Jal. 395-2620
Lovington Chamber of Commerce 201 South Main Street Lovington, New Mexico 88260 505 396-5311 505 396-2823 fax visitus@leaco.net Tatum Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 355 Tatum, New Mexico 88267 505398-8288 (City Hall) mburns@leaco.net
New Mexico Junior College 505-392-4510 all@nmjc.edu
Economic Development Corporation of Lea County 2702 North Grimes Hobbs, New Mexico 88240 505 397-2039 www.leanm.org
Cowboy Hall of Fame (505) 392-5518 all@nmic.edu
Lea County Inn 1-866-466-7140 info@leacountyinn.com
Hampton Inn 1-800-Hampton hobbshamptonsuite@hilton.com
LOCATION Lea County forms the Southeast coner of the Land of Enchantment and includes the communities of Jal, Eunice, Hobbs, Lovington and Tatum. MORE INFORMATION Hobbs Chamber of Commerce 1-800-658-6291 above: The Trail Ahead… metal sculpture by artist Brian Norwood includes 17 larger than life silhouettes depicting a cattle drive at Jal. EASTERN REGION / LEA COUNTY
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A region of astounding geologic, ancient cultural and Native American activity
lndian Country IN NORTHWESTERN NEW MEXICO, TIME CAN SEEM AS whimsical and mischievous as a Koshare clown. It can be measured in computer nanoseconds or in centuries of tribal ceremony, in the interminable heart-pounding eight seconds of a championship bull ride or in generations devoted to making and trading native arts. It can be measured in minutes on railroad timetables, or in decades when Route 66 was the main street of America. Ultimately, time here can be measured in the millennia of human habitation in this ancient land. The Native American residents here explore cutting-edge technology while remaining firmly committed to their culture, religions and tradition. Successive generations of craftspeople trade with successive generations of traders and dealers in trading posts built over a century ago. The cultural mix is like no other anywhere. Besides shopping the world’s largest Indian markets, take time to enjoy our superb scenery, abundant wildlife and great fly-fishing. You can golf, hike and bike; or go rock climbing, horseback riding or gaming.
opposite: Massive walls of the “Great Houses” at Chaco Culture Natural Historic Park are a tribute to the architectural and construction capabilities of the early Anasazi people who flourished in the region during the 12th and 13th centuries. INDIAN COUNTRY
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The World’s Marketplace for Native American Merchandise
EXPERTS ESTIMATE THAT
EASILY 80 PERCENT OF ALL THE WORLD’S NATIVE American silver jewelry eventually passes through the city of Gallup, New Mexico. With over a hundred old-line trading posts, galleries and shops dealing in Indian goods, there is no better place to view a fantastic variety of jewelry, rugs, pottery, baskets, carvings and paintings. Gallup is the center of Indian America, with over 225,000 native people living in the region. The Acoma, Hopi, Laguna, Navajo, and Zuni call this area home. Each August, the Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial brings representatives from more than fifty tribes and pueblos together for four days of ceremonial dancing, juried arts and crafts exhibits, and an all-Indian rodeo. Throughout the event, the air is filled with excitement and the savory aroma of Native American food. Also featured is America’s only allIndian non-mechanized parade. Now in its 84th year, the Ceremonial draws thousands of visitors annually to Gallup’s Red Rock Park. The park is also the annual home of the Red Rock Balloon Rally, the world’s second largest hot-air balloon event. Extensive as Indian culture is here, it is not the only culture in evidence. Historic Route 66 left its blazing neon legacy to the city; and the parks abound with unique sculptures. Businesses and public buildings are adorned with outdoor murals. Gallup is also a base camp for adventure. Activities include hiking, biking, rock climbing, golfing and horseback riding through the beautiful high desert landscape. Day-trip destinations include Zuni Pueblo, Inscription Rock, Chaco Canyon, Window Rock and Canyon de Chelly.
above: Nowhere in America is there such a concentration of exquisitely crafted Native American jewelry and rugs as awaits the visitor in Gallup. opposite, top: Photo gallery of movie stars at El Rancho Hotel. opposite, middle: A post card of El Rancho Hotel lobby. opposite, bottom: An early movie location across from the El Rancho hotel.
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What’s In a Name? While present-day Gallup was named for a railroad paymaster, the area was already an active Native American trading center when the Spanish found it in 1540. Located in a rich coal-mining area, nineteenth-century Gallup was once known as Carbon City. In 1880, Atlantic & Pacific Railroad paymaster David Gallup established a payroll office ahead of the railroad line, which was pushing westward. Soon railroad workers were “going to Gallup” to get their pay.
El Rancho Hotel... A Historic Landmark
”Home of the Movie Stars”.
From Coal Dust to Hollywood Photo courtesy El Rancho Hotel
As Gallup continued to grow in the twentieth century, it was discovered by the movie industry. The clear skies, spectacular scenery and abundance of colorful background “extras” made it an ideal place to film westerns and cowboy movies. Dozens of films with titles like “The Hallelujah Trail” and “Fort Defiance” were made here. Gallup was host to celebrities such as Ronald Reagan, Errol Flynn, Spencer Tracy, Katherine Hepburn, Kirk Douglas, Joel McCrea, Troy Donahue, Burt Lancaster, Suzanne Pleshette and Lee Remick, to name a few.
Native American Heritage Photo courtesy Peter Procopio
Over 4,000 years ago, the Anasazi the “Ancient Ones” inhabited Canyon de Chelly, located in today’s Navajo Nation. As their population grew, Chaco Canyon became a prime trading area for the people around 850 AD. Sometime after that, the “Ancient Ones” abandoned their cities, leaving behind the relics of a very sophisticated culture. The questions of when, why and where they went are still unanswered. Some of today’s Native Americans are thought to be their direct descendents.
Gallup: Quick Facts
Photo courtesy Sally Noe
Gallup has 40 hotels/motels, 93 restaurants, and more than 80 trading posts. It is located on Interstate Highway 40/ Historic Route 66, 139 miles west of Albuquerque and 16 miles east of the Arizona state line. It is a major stop for the east/west Amtrak line. Its elevation is 6,515 feet, and it has a mild four-season climate. GALLUP
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ABOUT THE COVER Colorful hot air balloons float through the clear morning air over scenic Red Rock Park toward Church Rock. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Gallup’s Red Rock Balloon Rally. With 200 balloons participating, the event is the second largest balloon rally in the world. Photo by Mary Beahm.
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Historic Route 66 Interesting Facts and Statistics The R.C. Gorman Library Collection at Diné College Gallup Pawn The Pottery of the Pueblos of Acoma and Laguna Visitor Etiquette in Native America The City of Arts Outdoor Activities Area Events 84th Annual Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Lions Club Rodeo Wild Thing Championship Bull Riding Red Rock Balloon Rally Wrangler Junior High School Rodeo Finals The Woman, the Wife, the Mother
No village in North America has a higher concentration of skilled artisans than Zuni Pueblo, just a short drive from Gallup.
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A Letter from the Mayor Traders & Galleries Accommodations Restaurants
DAY TOUR 2: SCENIC ROUTE 53 On a tour that loops over the Continental Divide, a trail of natural wonders awaits travelers on historic Highway 53.
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DAY TOUR 3: TIMELESS CHACO CANYON Visit a land of history and mystery. Tour the ruins of a complex prehistoric society that left an unsolved riddle behind.
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DAY TOUR 4: WINDOW ROCK AND HUBBELL TRADING POST Tour the capitol of the Navajo Nation, and visit a trading post that has been in continuous operation since 1878.
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DAY TOUR 5: CANYON DE CHELLY Ancient ruins nestle in the sheer red cliffs, while modern-day Navajo people raise crops and livestock on the verdant floor of this amazing canyon.
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Gallup Visitor’s Guide 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 1048 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Phone: 505-989-8062 Fax: 505-989-8063 e-mail: info@ziapublishing.com www.ziapublishing.com • nmtsales@aol.com President & Managing Director Terri Menges Vice President & Editor In Chief Joseph Burgess Staff Accountant Arlyn Cooley Designers Terri Menges Todd Yocham Project Manager Judith Leyba
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Advertising Sales Judith Leyba Production Manager LeAnne Knudsen Contributing Writers Carl Ballenger Joseph Burgess Brett Ferneau Lindsay Mapes Bill Siebersma Photography Mary Beahm Joe Burgess Ira Clark Gary Langston
Light Language Photos Courtesy of: Carl Ballenger City of Gallup Ellis Tanner Trading Co El Rancho Hotel Grants Chamber of Commerce Monica Greene Ice Caves & Bandera Volcano Martin Link Navajo Parks & Recreation Sally Noe
Peter Procopio Reboboth Christian HC Red Rock Balloon Rally Wild Thing Bull Riding Junior Design & Production Debra Luera Joanne Perez Jennifer Rivera Web Development J.B. Kellogg Distribution Gallup Development Commission
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NO HIGHWAY IN AMERICA EVOKES MORE NOSTALGIA THAN HISTORIC ROUTE 66 also known as The Mother Road, The Main Street of America, and the Will Rogers Highway. Many people still have vivid memories of the old two-lane highway, though it is no longer shown on current maps. From the shores of Lake Michigan in Chicago, Illinois, old Route 66 crossed eight states and three time zones to reach the shores of the Pacific Ocean in Santa Monica, California. In these days of bypasses and relief routes, part of what makes Route 66 so memorable is that the old two-lane highway didn’t bypass anything. It went right through the middle of every town on the route. When it was commissioned in 1926, the route was designed to include as many stretches of pre-existing road as possible. Even so, only 800 miles of the 2448-mile highway were paved. It took another eleven years to finish the rest. The Mother Road continued to evolve for almost sixty years, until it was decommissioned in 1985. In Gallup, you can follow Historic Route 66 westward from the Red Rock Park turnoff east of town. Stay on the northern frontage road (NM-118, Route 66) as it crosses under I-40 and parallels the railroad tracks. One of the jewels of Route 66, then and now, is the fabulous El Rancho Hotel, the “Home of the Movie Stars.” Opened in 1937, the hotel became a temporary home and headquarters for Hollywood celebrities who worked on the many western movies filmed in the area. A National Historic Site, the El Rancho still offers accommodations to travelers.
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City of Gallup Elected Officials Bob Rosebrough Mayor William Nechero City Councilor-District 1 Mary Ann Armijo City Councilor-District 2 Patrick Butler City Councilor -District 3 Prank Gonzales City Councilor -District 4
Gallup outdoor art targeting the historic cross-country highway.
Eric Honeyfield City Manager George Kozeliski City Attorney
Dear Visitors,
Gallup Development Commission
On behalf of the Gallup City Council and the Citizens of Gallup, I would like to welcome you to Gallup, New Mexico.
Mike Enfield Executive Director Maxine Armstrong Touchine Administrative Assistant Gallup Development Advisory Commission Executive Committee:
Glen Benefield Chairman Sandy Chavez Lodger’s Tax Chairman Prakash Sundaram Tourism Charles High Economic Development Peter Tempest Quality of Life Members at Large:
Barry Butler Paul McCollum Lisa Rodriguez John Largo Jackie McKinney George Munoz Doug Decker Dave Dallago, Jr. Sammy Chioda Claudia Klesert Virginia Ballenger Brad Vergien Mike Enfield Mayor Rosebrough
Our City is the international source and marketplace for Native American art, with more than 100 shops filled with pottery, world famous Navajo rugs and incredibly beautiful silver and turquoise jewelry. Join us in our many special celebrations, outdoor Summer Nightly Dance Program, the Annual Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial, Hot Air Balloon Rally, and “Wild Thing” Championship Bull Riding. I invite our visitors to take time to visit the area’s scenic and historical sites, many outdoor activities, unique sculptures and to shop our local market for authentic American arts and crafts and to sample our distinctive southwestern cuisine. Again, welcome to Gallup! Sincerely,
Bob Rosebrough Mayor, City of Gallup
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STATISTICS Latitude: 35.528N Longitude: -108.74W Gallup is a city in McKinley County and is the county seat. Gallup is on the Rio Puerco, near Navajo, Hopi (Arizona), and Zuni reservations.
Photo by Gary Langston
Population, at the 2000 Census Total: 20,209 White: 8,106 Black: 219 Hispanic or Latino: 6,699 American Indian/Alaska Native: 7,404 Asian: 289 Native Hawaiian: 19 Other: 2,985 Two or more races: 1,187 On Historic Route 66 Historic sites and museums: Red Rock Museum, Rex Museum and The Gallup Cultural Center Museum
A GLIMPSE OF GALLUP Fun Facts and Interesting Items
Nearby parks & recreation: Red Rock Park
There is no doubt that Gallup is a unique city, but there are more things that make it so than meet the eye. Here are a few facts you might find interesting:
Colleges and Universities: University of New MexicoGallup Branch, Western New Mexico UniversityGallup Campus
One for the Gipper One of the dishes on the menu at the El Rancho Hotel Restaurant is the “Ronald Reagan”- that’s a big half-pound burger with bacon, cheese and a side order of jellybeans.
Listed places in Gallup: Accommodations (40), Libraries (4), Museums (3), Newspapers (3), Magazines (1)
A City Divided There are no designations like North Gallup or South Gallup, but the city is neatly split in half by railroad right of way and Historic Route 66. The invisible line runs completely through Gallup from end to end. The two halves of the city do not touch at any point.
Churches and Religious Organizations (83) Baptist (12) Catholic (15) Methodist (3) Christian (14) Lutheran (1) Presbyterian (3) Assemblies of God (5) Ministries (1) Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints (8)
Paint the Town Gallup has more pieces of WPA artwork than any other city in New Mexico. Keep the Change The city of Gallup has no parking meters. This is highly unusual among towns located on old Route 66, where busy municipal meters once harvested millions of dollars in nickels and dimes.
A City that Swells Gallup’s population is 22,000 but on weekends it is not unusual for the city to host over 50,000 visitors from the surrounding trade area. Kicks on 66 When it was finally decommissioned in 1985, old Route 66 had been on hard times for years. As the Interstate Highways gradually replaced it, the old Mother Road became broken into segments. Some are surrounded by desert now; others are only blocks long. But the Mother Road is as elegant as ever in Gallup, New Mexico. Historic Route 66 still runs completely through town in one smooth, easy cruise. “A Spirit of Oneness” Gallup is a melting pot of nationalities and cultures. Races and national backgrounds represented here include Native American, Spanish, Mexican, Italian, Croatian, Polish, Greek, Dutch, Japanese, African American, Indian and Palestinian, to name a few.
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LOCATION Gallup is located at the junction of I-40, US491 and NM602, in the heart of Indian Country, 138 miles west of Albuquerque and 36 miles north of Zuni.
MORE INFORMATION
Gallup Visitors and Information Center, located in the Gallup Multi-Cultural Center, 201 East Historic Route 66, Gallup, NM 87301 (800) 242-4282 www.gallupnm.org Gallup McKinley County Chamber of Commerce (505) 722-2228 Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial, 226 W. Coal, Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 863-3896 • (800) 233-4528 Red Rock Park, P.O. Box 10, Church Rock, NM 87311 (505) 722-3829
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Pueblo of Zuni
DAY TOUR 1 The highest concentration of skilled artisans in North America.
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IS THE LARGEST OF THE NINETEEN NEW MEXICO PUEBLOS AND IS ALSO CONSIDERED TO BE THE MOST traditional. World-famous for their exquisite jewelry, pottery and stone fetishes, the people of Zuni have their own unique language and culture. The people of Zuni are called the A:shiwi, and the majority of them are artisans. In fact, no village in North America has a higher concentration of skilled artisans than the Pueblo of Zuni. Some craftsmen make jewelry of silver and polished stones so intricate it is called needlepoint, and equally elaborate channel and inlay pieces. Zuni artisans make distinctive fetishes, pottery, kachinas, sculptures and beadwork. Zuni furniture is heirloom quality, with designs hand-painted and signed by recognized local artists. No two pieces are exactly alike. Cooking is also an art form at the Pueblo of Zuni. The A:shiwi still bake pies and their famous sourdough bread in wood-fired outdoor ovens called he:bok’owe. Recipes have been handed down for generations, including such dishes as deer jerky, fried squash and Zuni-style blue corn tamales. Spanish missionaries first arrived at Zuni in 1539. Our Lady of Guadalupe, Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Mission was built there in 1629 and restored in 1968. Also known as the Old Zuni Mission, the building is again under restoration. It houses a combination of Spanish Catholic and Zuni Kachina murals. The A:shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center is an independent enterprise of the Zuni people. The
above: Zuni’s famed Olla Maidens confidently balance ceremonial pots on their heads with sacred Dowa Yalanne mountain as a backdrop. opposite: Crystal Sheka, Zuni Olla Maiden
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Where Quality Meets Tradition Photo by Lisa Rodriquez
164 Route 301 North - PO Box H Zuni, NM 87327
505.782.5855 505.782-4981 (fax) zfe@nm.net
Zuni is world-famous for its exquisite jewelry, pottery and stone fetishes museum displays hundreds of priceless artifacts that were retrieved when the ancient city of Hawikku was excavated in the 1920’s. It is located on the site of one of Zuni’s first trading posts. The museum is open to the public Mondays through Saturdays, except on days when religious ceremonies are being conducted nearby. The pueblo is a sovereign nation. While many ceremonies are open to the public, restrictions do apply and are to be respected. All visitors are asked to please stop at the Visitor Center near the center of town for complete information.
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Authentic Zuni jewelry and fetishes directly from the source — the Pueblo of Zuni.
Channel Inlayed Corn Maiden By:Eldred Martinez
All Major Credit Cards Accepted Open Mon.– Fri. 9 – 6, Sat. 9– 5, Sun. 10–3 (Seasonal) 1222 Hwy. 53 • PO Box 425 • Zuni, NM 87327 505.782.5531 • 866.515.7675 www.puebloofzuniarts.com • sales@puebloofzuniarts.com
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A:SHIWI A:WAN MUSEUM AND HERITAGE CENTER In 1916, anthropologists began a seven-year excavation project at the Zuni ancestral city of Hawikku. Some Zuni elders remembered, as children, seeing wagonloads of crates leaving Zuni. They did not know then that the crates contained some 20,000 priceless artifacts bound for New York City. The items were never put on public display. Today, however, hundreds of those artifacts are on display – in Zuni, at the A:shiwi A:wan Museum. The collection is on extended loan from the National Museum of the American Indian. (505) 782-4403. OLD ZUNI MISSION Started by Franciscan friars in 1629 and reconstructed in 1692 after the Pueblo Revolt of 1680, the Old Zuni Mission is considered to be one of the finest examples of Spanish mission architecture in the Southwest. Beginning in 1970, it has been decorated with life-sized murals of Zuni Kachina figures. They were painted by artist Alex Seowtewa and his sons, who have continued the work since. PUEBLO OF ZUNI ARTS & CRAFTS This showroom of authentic contemporary Zuni-made merchandise is open to the public. Items range from strictly traditional to purely decorative. All are genuine Zuni. Zuni pottery is of such high quality that it was exchanged for trade goods with other tribes even before the arrival of the Spanish. The same quality and attention to detail is evident in the jewelry, fetishes, Kachinas, and furniture. The Zuni Arts and Crafts Enterprise also has ice-cold sodas! (505) 782-5531 / (866) 515-7675 HALONA PLAZA AND THE INN AT HALONA Located in the middle of Zuni Pueblo, Halona Plaza occupies a former trading post built in 1866. Calling it merely a supermarket would be selling it short. Its staff of over 20 Zuni tribal members provides a variety of goods and services to residents and guests. Along with fresh meat and produce, the store offers financial services and ceremonial supplies. There’s even a lapidary supply for jewelry makers. The Deli at Halona features daily lunch specials, indoor and outdoor dining, and the “Best Fried Chicken in the Southwest.” The Inn at Halona is a bed and (complete) breakfast inn. It has eight guest rooms, patios for outdoor events, and a conference room. 1(800) 752-3278 /www.halona.com JOE MILO’S WHITE WATER TRADING COMPANY This is a must-stop en route to Zuni or El Morro. Joe Milo’s White Water Trading Co. is nestled in the pines of Van der Wagen, NM seventeen miles south of Gallup on Highway 602. The old trading post has a historical U.S. Post Office located inside. Joe Milo’s offers Zuni, Navajo and Hopi jewelry, Zuni fetishes, Navajo rugs, Kachinas, pottery, baskets and sand paintings. 1(888) JOE MILO / www.joemilo.com
above: baking sourdough bread in adobe he:bok'owe or ovens, is a Native American tradition particularly evident in Zuni. left: Handpainted artwork adorns heirloom quality furniture manufactured at Zuni Furniture Enterprise. below, left: Intricate inlay pieces reflect a previous era in the development of modern Zuni jewelry. Heavy stand-up figures, bola ties, squash blossom necklaces, and pins were popular with visitors from around the country in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. below: Young Olla Maidens perform for visitors at the Inn at Halona.
EVENTS Aug 6-7 25-28 Oct 8-9 Nov 24
Zuni Cultural Arts Expo Zuni Fair Zuni Fall Festival Zuni Christmas Light Parade
LOCATION Zuni Pueblo is located on Scenic NM 53, 77 miles southwest of Grants, 155 miles west of Albuquerque. TOUR ROUTE Just a short drive from Gallup, Zuni has the highest concentration of skilled artisans of any village in North America. 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
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Scenic Route 53 DAY TOUR 2
The Picturesque Route of Early Explorers and Settlers
A TRAIL STUDDED WITH
natural wonders, this trip starts the same as Day Tour 1 but makes a loop eastward from Highway 62 at the Zuni Pueblo turnoff. It takes you to the ancient landmark of El Morro National Monument, through the Land of Fire and Ice, and over the Continental Divide to El Malpais National Monument and Conservation Area, where the landscape resembles that of another planet. From there you can continue on and visit La Ventana Natural Arch, the largest such rock formation in New Mexico; or return directly to Gallup. You will have seen legacies of ancient cultures and living history carved in stone. You will have traversed an ice cave and the insides of an ancient volcano, walked underneath a natural stone arch and descended a mineshaft. But what’s really great is that you will have done all this without leaving Gallup’s “back yard.” Take Interstate 40 west back to Gallup. You’ll be there in less than an hour!
above: Inscription Rock at El Morro National Monument displays the names and messages of travelers utilizing a spring at the base of the bluffs for the last 400 years.
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EL MORRO AND INSCRIPTION ROCK Also known as Inscription Rock, El Morro is a massive, castle-like sandstone bluff that rises 200 feet above the valley floor. It contains over 2,000 historic petroglyphs and inscriptions carved into the rock. The ruins of an ancient 875-room pueblo rest atop the bluff. A distinct landmark with a reliable water supply, it became a stopping point for travelers through the ages. Many left their marks on the rock, including Ancestral Puebloans, Spanish conquistadors and the U.S. Cavalry. RAMAH Settled in 1876, Ramah, New Mexico has two houses listed with the New Mexico Registry of Historic Places. It is the home of the Ramah Navajo Weavers Association, which has developed a local economy based on sheep and other land-based traditions. The Ramah Navajo people are recognized as a Chapter of the Navajo Nation. Ramah Lake, 2.5 miles northeast of town, offers fishing, boating and picnicking. ICE CAVE AND BANDERA VOLCANO Welcome to the Land of Fire and Ice. Visit the Ice Cave and Bandera Volcano east of El Morro and experience an anomaly of nature: a cave of perpetual winter, near the heart of an extinct volcano. The ice on the cave floor is twenty feet thick, and the temperature never rises above 31 degrees (F). Nearby Bandera is the largest of 29 extinct volcanoes in the Ice Caves region. Its lava tube is one of the longest in North America. THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE Between El Morro and El Malpais National Monuments, the 29 volcanic mountains of the Fire and Ice region form the backbone of the Continental Divide in this area. The Continental Divide is the pinnacle of a huge geological ridge that separates the flow of the nation’s waterways to the east and west. Waterways east of this line flow toward the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico; those west of the line flow toward the Pacific.
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New Mexico Mining Museum
Photo courtesy Fire & Ice Route 66 Bike Rally
EL MALPAIS NATIONAL MONUMENT AND CONSERVATION AREA Farther to the east a few miles, you will come to El Malpais National Monument and Conservation area. Nowhere are the volcanic origins of this land more apparent than El Malpais (The Badlands). Encompassing 2100 square miles of lava fields, this amazing monument contains a vast array of cinder cones, pressure ridges and complex lava tube systems. The appearance of the area is like the landscape in a science fiction movie. GRANTS Your last destination of the day is Grants, New Mexico and the world’s only underground uranium mining museum. The New Mexico Mining Museum is open daily except Sundays. It features the history of the area and local uranium mining, as well as a collection of ancient artifacts and a display of gems and minerals from all over the world. You can even ride “the cage” down the actual mineshaft for a short distance! 1(800) 748-2142 ext. MW / www.grants.org 5TH ANNUAL FIRE & ICE ROUTE 66 BIKE RALLY Co-hosted this year by the cities of Grants and Gallup, the event draws thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world. Attractions include live entertainment, food and vendor booths, poker runs and motorcycle giveaways. The three-day rally roars into town on the third weekend of July. 1(800)550-3573 www.fireandicebikerally.com
top: Ice Cave below Bandera Volcano maintains a constant year-round temperature just below freezing. above left, middle: Now in its fifth year, the Fire & Ice Route 66 Bike Rally has become one of the premiere motorcycle rallies in New Mexico. left: colorful sandstone cliffs above Ramah provide the backdrop for a Zuni River drainage control dam. above: The New Mexico Mining Museum at Grants highlights the area’s extensive mining history and provides the opportunity for an underground experience opposite: Extensive lava flows and tubes provide an eerie landscape and an unusual ecosystem at El Malpais National Monument and along I-40 near Grants.
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GRANTS EVENTS Feb May Jul Sep
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Mt. Taylor Winter Quadrathlon. Grants 800-748-2142 La Fiesta De Colores. Grants 800-748-2141 Wild West Days. Grants 800-748-2142 Bi-County Fair at Prewitt Fairgrounds. Grants 287-9266 Oct 1-2 The Great Fall Chili Fiesta at City Hall Park. Grants 287-4802 Dec 3-4 Winter Arts and Crafts Fair. Grants 287-7927
ATTRACTIONS
Candy Kitchen Wolf Rescue Ranch. Wolf dog and wolf captive born rescues. 20 miles southeast of Ramah. 775-3304. wwwinetdesign.com/candykitchen/ El Morro National Monument. Inscription Rock and Ancestral Pueblo ruins. 13 miles southeast of Ramah. 783-4226 Ramah Lake. Fishing, boating and picnicking. 2.5 miles northeast of Ramah
LOCATION Scenic Route 53 is south of Gallup running parallel to I-40 between Zuni and Grants. TOUR ROUTE Travel 30 miles south from Gallup on NM602 and turn left (east) on NM53, traveling another 12 miles to Ramah. Continue east 13 miles to El Morro National Monument, another 16 miles to Bandera Volcano and Ice Cave and 26 miles through El Malpais National Monument to Grants. The Pueblos of Acoma and Laguna are located on I-40 east of Grants. MORE INFORMATION El Morro Nat’l. Mon. 505-783-4226 Ramah Historical Society 505-783-4150 Ramah Stagecoach Cafe 505-783-4288 Ice Caves & Bandera Volcano The Land of El Malpais Nat’l. Mon. 505-783-4774 Pueblo of Laguna 505-552-6654 Grants/Cibola County Chamber & Mining Museum 505-287-4802 800-748-2142 www.grants.org
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Timeless Chaco Canyon DAY TOUR 3 A World Heritage Site
By Sally Noe
A TRIP TO CHACO
CANYON IS AN ADVENTURE INTO PREHISTORY. ONCE THE CENTER OF a thriving civilization, the canyon’s multiple communities had farms, canals, plazas, kivas, and residential buildings up to five stories tall. But time has stood still here since the “Ancient Ones” abandoned Chaco Canyon almost a millennium ago. This was the land of the Anasazi, the “Ancient Ones”, as they are called in Navajo. The Hopi call them the Hisatsinom, and some people prefer the term Ancestral Puebloans. By whatever name they called themselves, the Chacoans were an organized, industrious people who built a complex urban infrastructure - and then utterly vanished. Travelers arriving at the Chaco Culture National Historic Park will want to stop at the Visitor Center first. Beyond that is a nine-mile paved loop that provides access to five Chacoan sites. Parking areas are provided for autos and bicycles, with the sites located a short hiking distance away. Visitors should be advised that this is a remote area. Few amenities are provided; so come prepared. Travelers should also be aware that the last 20 to 33 miles of the road are unpaved. According to the National Park Service: “From the south, two routes access Chaco from Highway 9, which runs between Crownpoint, Pueblo Pintado and Cuba. Both routes can vary from very rough to impassable. Not recommended for RVs. If you are traveling from the south, please call ahead for the latest conditions.” For more information call 505-786-7014.
TOUR ROUTE From Gallup, drive east on Historic Route 66, parallel to Interstate 40, past the century-old Rehoboth Christian School to Church Rock and Red Rock Park. Return to I-40 and continue east for 22 miles to northbound Highway 371 at Thoreau. Drive 25 miles north to Crownpoint and an additional 3 miles, turning east on Indian Highway 9. Continue on Highway 9 to Pueblo Pintado. Go north on Highway 46 to County Roads 7900/7950 directly to the Visitor Center at Chaco Culture National Historic Park. GVG16
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FORT WINGATE As you head toward Thoreau, you will pass Fort Wingate, located south of I-40. Established in 1868, the fort is actually older than the city of Gallup. Still a military reservation, present-day Fort Wingate is a Pershing Missile launch site for White Sands Missile Range. THOREAU AND CROWNPOINT You can fish for rainbow trout at Bluewater Lake State Park, or view migratory waterfowl and elk at Rice Park in the Cibola National Forest. Both are just a short drive from Thoreau. Crownpoint, New Mexico is famous for its monthly auction of high-quality Navajo woven goods. The auctions are usually held on the third Friday of every month. Viewing begins at 3 p.m. and bidding starts at seven. The weavers themselves often attend the auction. CHACO CULTURE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK The park contains a variety of fascinating Ancestral Puebloan ruins, a Visitor Center and a Museum. Bicycling is a great way to tour the interior. The ruins are so historically significant that the park is designated a World Heritage Site. NAVAJO LODGE This B & B is located in Coolidge, on I-40 west of Thoreau. RED ROCK PARK Located near the community of Church Rock, this 640acre park is framed on three sides with spectacular red sandstone formations. The park offers full facilities and a museum. From the parking area, there are hiking trails leading to fantastic views of Pyramid Rock and the distinctive spires of Church Rock. TIMELESS CHACO CANYON / DAY TOUR 3
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Window Rock and Historic Hubbell Trading Post DAY TOUR 4 Ni”Alnii’gi, or “Earth’s Center,” is the Navajo ceremonial name for the community
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FAMOUS LOCAL SANDSTONE FORMATION, WINDOW ROCK, ARIZONA, IS THE CAPITAL of the Navajo Nation. Its ceremonial name is Ni’’Alnii’gi or “Earth’s Center.” All Navajo tribal government is based here, housed in buildings made of quarried native russet sandstone. The rock formation that gave the city its name is 200 feet tall. Over thousands of years, the “window” was carved by a seeping spring at the base of the rock. This is one of four places where Navajo medicine men gathered water for offerings and ceremonies. Window Rock is the home of the Navajo Tribal Museum and Arts and Crafts Center, a $7 million facility built in 1997. While emphasizing tribal history, the museum also houses ancient and modern examples of Navajo rugs, sand paintings, jewelry and crafts. Many of the items are available for purchase. While you’re in town be sure to visit the Navajo Arts and Crafts Enterprise, the official marketing channel of the Navajo Nation. Started in 1941, this non-profit business now has seven locations in Arizona and New Mexico. A half-hour’s drive west of Window Rock is Ganado, AZ, and the Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site. Purchased by John Lorenzo Hubbell in 1878, it is the oldest continuously operated trading post in the Navajo Nation. The famous Navajo “Ganado Red” rug style, which features a deep red background, was developed here. The 160-acre former homestead includes the trading post, the family home, a barn and blacksmith shop, and a visitor center.
TOUR ROUTE From Gallup, head north on Highway 491 for five miles to Yah-tah-hey. Turn west on Highway 264 and continue nineteen miles to Window Rock, Arizona. Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site is at Ganado, 26 miles farther west on Highway 264. GVG18
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NAVAJO CAPITAL AT WINDOW ROCK Besides Window Rock’s stunning sandstone formation, you can visit the circular Navajo Nation Council Chambers, adorned with colorful murals. In keeping with tradition, Navajo Councilmen speak in their native language during Council sessions. The Navajo Nation Zoo and Botanical Park is the only “tribal zoo” in America. Some 30 species of wild animals live here, and at least half a dozen species of domestic animals. Most are native to the Navajo Nation. All live in truly natural habitats. HUBBELL TRADING POST NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE Trading posts were critical supply points for Navajos returning from the “Long Walk” of 1864-68. First established in 1876, this active trading post still sells groceries and dry goods, but it also features a bookstore, exhibits, rug weaving demonstrations and a picnic area. Self-guided tours of the grounds and a Ranger-guided tour of the original Hubbell home are available. Maintained the way it was, the trading post still sells old and new Native American art and is host to two auctions each year. www.nps.gov/hutr. NAVAJO MUSEUM Learn about the history of the Navajo tribal culture as told in the people’s own words. Located at Highway 64 and Loop Road in Window Rock, this 54,000 square foot museum is shaped like a hogan, the traditional dwelling of the Navajo. It houses a library, children’s museum and a variety of exhibits, including one honoring the Navajo Code Talkers. The facility also includes a book and gift shop, snack bar, auditorium and outdoor amphitheater. NAVAJO SHOPPING CENTER AT GAMERCO Opened in 1957, the Navajo Shopping Center was a break from the traditional dark, fortress-like trading post. Huge and brightly lit, it featured aisles where shoppers could browse and pick out what they liked. Today’s Navajo Shopping Center deals in more than fine Native American arts and crafts. It has a café, gas station, grocery and general store, a garage, a laundry, and a U.S. Post Office. Livestock and feed are also sold at this unique complex.
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Canyon de Chelly DAY TOUR 5
One of North America’s oldest continuously inhabited landscapes
Photo courtesy Navajo Parks and Recreation
THE R.C. GORMAN LIBRARY COLLECTION AT DINÉ COLLEGE
THE FLOOR OF
CANYON DE CHELLY REMAINS GREEN AND fertile year round, which explains why it is one of the longest continuously inhabited landscapes in North America. An oasis in the desert, it was home to prehistoric people almost 2000 years ago. The Anasazi basketmakers lived here until the 12th century. Today, the Navajo inhabit and cultivate the valley, as they have for hundreds of years. Starting at about 30 feet high, the canyon’s sheer cliffs soar to a thousand feet along its 26-mile length. Nestled among them are hundreds of Anasazi ruins, some of which are world-famous. The Visitor Center offers maps and information about such places as Spider Rock, White House Ruins and Canyon del Muerto. The National Monument is comprised entirely of Navajo Tribal Trust land. With the exception of hikes to White House Ruins and the overlooks along the highway at the canyon rim, a local Navajo guide must accompany all ventures into the canyon. A tip to visitors: The word “Chelly” may look like it rhymes with “jelly” but it is pronounced, “Shay”! TOUR ROUTE From Gallup, head north on Highway 491 for five miles to Yah-Tah-Hey. Turn west on Highway 264 and continue nineteen miles, passing through Window Rock, Arizona. Turn north on US191 and go 40 miles to Chinle and the Visitor Center at the Canyon de Chelly National Monument. From Chinle, Route 64 winds along the canyon rim for 23 miles to Tsaile, home of the Diné College and the R.C. Gorman Library Collection. GVG20
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THE MAIN CAMPUS OF THE COUNTRY’S OLDEST & LARGEST tribally controlled college is located at Tsaile, Arizona, 23 miles northeast of Chinle. Established in 1968, Diné College has six other branch campuses in Arizona and New Mexico The second floor of the Tsaile campus library houses the R.C. Gorman Library Collection. It contains paintings and sculpture, works on Navajo culture, history and language, and various volumes that are of artistic and literary significance. Internationally recognized artist R.C. Gorman donated the collection. Part of the display space was set aside to honor the memories of Gorman’s parents. His mother, Adelle Katherine Brown, was born in Tsaile. His father, artist Carl N. Gorman, was one of the original 29 Navajo Code Talkers. The elder Gorman’s Congressional Medal of Honor is featured in the collection.
WINDOW ROCK The home of the sandstone formation of the same name, the city of Window Rock is the capital of the Navajo Nation. Attractions include the Navajo Nation Council Chambers, the Navajo Nation Museum, the Navajo Arts & Crafts Enterprise and the Navajo Nation Zoo and Botanical Park. Two miles to the west on Highway 264 is St. Michael’s, a Franciscan Mission founded in 1898. The mission has a small museum, which is open daily in the summer. FORT DEFIANCE Established in 1851, Fort Defiance was once a destination on the route of the famous (but short-lived) U.S. Cavalry Camel Corps. Abandoned in 1861 due to the Civil War, it was used again during Colonel Kit Carson’s Navajo Campaign under the name Fort Canby. It was selected as the site of the Indian Agency following the Navajo Treaty of 1868, and was the location of the first Navajo medical center in the entire Navajo Nation. CHINLE Pronounced Chin-LEE, this friendly town of 8,000 is your supply point for trips to Canyon de Chelly. Located at the west end of the canyon, Chinle is named for a Navajo word meaning “a place where the water flows out.” Here you will find one of seven outlets of the Navajo Arts and Crafts Enterprise, a non-profit organization that is the official marketing channel of the Navajo Nation. You can be certain that items sold here are genuine Navajo. CANYON DE CHELLY NATIONAL MONUMENT A natural stronghold, this scenic and historic marvel has been home to Native American people for thousands of years. Citizens of the Navajo Nation live, farm, and raise livestock on the lush valley floor, while ancient ruins loom silently among the sheer red sandstone cliffs. There is quicksand in places on the floor of the valley, so you must employ a native guide for all trips to the bottom of the canyon. DINING AT THUNDERBIRD LODGE The restaurant at Thunderbird Lodge offers cafeteriastyle dining for visitors to Canyon de Chelly. The all-day restaurant occupies the original building of a trading post built at the mouth of the canyon in 1896. The walls of the dining room are adorned with excellent examples of Navajo rugs and artwork available for purchase. The cafeteria serves Native American dishes as well as continental cuisine, and is open seven days a week.
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PAWN IMAGINE TRYING TO CONDUCT DAY-TO-DAY BUSINESS IN AN ISOLATED WORLD where there are no banks, no credit cards, and very little cash. You have products you want to sell and staple items you want to buy. But you have no cash or credit to buy the staple items, and none of your neighbors has cash to buy your products. Even the simplest of daily transactions can be a major undertaking. All of this describes business conditions in Native American lands in the Southwest a century or more ago. In response to these needs and problems, the Southwestern trading posts developed a unique, self-regulated alternative banking system that remains a viable business option for Native Americans today. Forget everything you thought you knew about pawnshops. Beginning with the arrival of the railroads in the 1880’s, the Southwestern trading posts evolved into combination social centers, wholesale buying operations, department and grocery stores, financial institutions, and links to the outside world. They helped to ensure that the people got a fair price for their products, and had vaults for safe storage of valuables. They provided cash advances and short-term loans, accepting handmade items (pawn) as collateral. Some even had their own “money” – metal trading tokens made according to each trader’s own specifications. Mutual trust was essential; traders and Native American families considered themselves to be business partners. The system today is much as it was 120 years ago, and business is still done on a handshake. Some trader’s descendants, themselves traders, have carried on a friendly business relationship with three or four generations of the same Native American families. While only a small percentage of pawn ever goes unclaimed, the sheer volume generated by a century of trading means that the pawn vaults contain many excellent bargains waiting to be discovered.
A few of the established traders in the Gallup area include: counter clockwise from top left: Don Tanner at Shush Yaz Trading Co.; Bill Richardson at Richardson’s Trading Co. & Cash Pawn; Joe Milo at Joe Milo’s White Water Trading Co.; inside the vault at Richardson’s Trading Co.; Lynn and Ellis Tanner at Ellis Tanner Trading Co.; the jewelry showroom at Ortega’s Navajo Travel Plaza.
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The easy grace of these beautiful objects understates the incredible amount of skill and hard work that goes into making them. It begins with the digging of the clay, which is rocky and slate-like in its natural form. The clay is dried, pulverized with a stone and cleaned by sifting and winnowing. Potshards hundreds of years old are hand-ground into powder and mixed in to temper the clay. This makes it very strong, which allows the potter to make the vessel walls very thin. PUEBLO OF ACOMA The people of “Sky City” have been making pottery for a thousand years. They developed their distinctive matte-painted polychrome style in the 1600s. The fine-lined designs are often still painted with a yucca brush, and feature geometric, rainbow, bird and floral motifs. In the late 1800s the double spouted wedding vase became a popular form. Today’s potters also make vessels in forms such as turtles, owls and frogs. PUEBLO OF LAGUNA Residents of nearby Laguna Pueblo are descendants of refugees from the Zia, Jemez, Sandia, Cochiti and Santa Domingo Pueblos, who fled the conquistadors in the 1600s. Compared with Acoma pottery, Laguna pottery has slightly thicker walls and bolder geometric patterns. It is tempered with sand rather than pottery shards. The potter’s craft had almost died out in Laguna until interest was revived in the 1970s. Today fine pottery is being made there once more. TOUR ROUTE Travel east 76 miles on I40 from Gallup to the Acoma Sky City Visitor Center, another 6 miles to the Dancing Eagle Travel Center on the Laguna Reservation and another 6 miles to the Pueblo of Laguna MORE INFORMATION Acoma Sky City Visitor Ctr. & Museum 505-470-4966 • 800-747-0181 Pueblo of Laguna 505-552-6654
V I S I TO R IN NATIVE AMERICA
ETIQUETTE While all Native Americans are U.S. citizens, tribal lands within the U.S. are recognized as sovereign nations with their own unique laws and customs. Though these may seem unusual or exotic to outsiders, visitors should recognize that the laws and customs are simply part of the daily life of their fellow citizens, the Native Americans. On tribal land, tribal rules are to be respected by all. Most of the rules consist of simple courtesy and common sense. CAMERA MANNERS If the tribal land you are touring has a visitor center go there first upon arrival. Usually, you must obtain a permit to take photographs. Never photograph a person or group without asking first. Tipping after a group picture is standard practice. Note: If you use a camera without obtaining a permit you are breaking the law. You may be asked to leave, and your camera may be confiscated. PUEBLO CEREMONIES Native American ceremonies are a traditional part of tribal life and are usually religious in nature. Applause is no more appropriate than it would be in your own church or synagogue. Stand quietly at the back of the crowd to allow the residents a better view. It is considered disrespectful to leave before the ceremony is over. Photography is never allowed at ceremonies, even if you have a photo permit. DAILY LIFE It is both a federal and tribal offense to carry alcohol, drugs or weapons onto tribal land. Never enter homes or other structures unless you are invited. Most pueblo churches are open to visitors without invitation. Do not hike, bike or four-wheel across the land without permission, and use designated routes and trails. Sketching or painting may also be restricted. Any time you are unsure about visitor privileges, check with the governor’s office or visitor center. Remember that offenses committed on tribal land are subject to tribal jurisdiction.
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THE CITY OF ARTS By Bill Siebersma
IT MAY SEEM STRANGE THAT A CONTEMPORARY FINE ARTS revival would blossom in a place long known for its traditional Native American arts and crafts. Gallup has always had a pioneering edge, though, and a grandstand seat on Route 66 to observe the flow of American culture endlessly crossing and re-crossing the fruitful plains. It's a mix of wilderness and mainstream that is irresistible to artists and others who don't want their edges worn too smooth by the demands of densely populated locales. “Gallup is a real melting pot in many ways, yet there is a spirit of oneness that exists here,” observes Michael Nunes, a recent West Coast immigrant and owner of Primal Image Gallery. Years ago, photographer Milan Sklenar and his Crashing Thunder Gallery began hosting opening receptions for his fellow artists on the first Saturday of the month. The occasion grew into a lively community event, the monthly “Arts Crawl,” featuring opening receptions at downtown top inset: Manuelito by Tim Washburn in front of the Gallup Cultural Center. from top right: Andrew Butler applies final touches to a hallway mural in the historic Lexington Hotel; New Mexico’s largest WPA era mural by Lloyd Moylan in the courtroom of the McKinley County Courthouse; We the People metal cutouts by Armando Alvarez in Miyamura Park; Cedar carving by R. G. Mincks, formerly at Red Rock Park. right: Chase, the painted pony, a collaborative work by a coalition of 28 area master artists as a fund raiser. right, bottom: Part of the Circle of Light mural by Chester Khan at Ellis Tanner Trading Post. Below: Artist Bill Siebersma.
THE CITY OF ARTS
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galleries and businesses complete with music and dancing during summer months. Recently opened Primal Image Gallery displays a striking mix of local fine art in a haunting musical environment. The Coffee House has featured monthly fine art shows as it's primary décor for eight years now; the Wild Sage Natural Foods Coop hangs monthly shows and features sidewalk musicians. Local public radio, KGLP, conducts live telephone interviews with featured solo artists and broadcasts the Wild Sage Radio Marmots' humor show. counter clockwise from top right: Irving Toddy and award-winning painting, Pawnee Patriarch from the artist’s collection; Maternidad sculpture by Francisco Lopez Ochoa installed at RMCH Clinic. Chester Kahn working on Circle of Light murals at Ellis Tanner Trading Co. far left: assorted works by Gallup native Lou Sandoval. left, middle: self-portrait by photographer/ artist Michael S. AnayaGorman. left: youngster working on It’s a Bug’s World at the Octavia Fellin Public Children’s Library. bottom left: Code Talker mural located on 2nd Street. bottom, middle: Be and Eugene Sargent working on Code Talker mural. below: John Paul Samora performing in For the Love of It.
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NAVAJO SHOPPING CENTER
Authentic Trading Post Navajo Shopping Center, Ltd. is one of the few remaining true trading posts. We are situated in the heart of Indian Country, located three miles north of Gallup, New Mexico in a community called Gamerco.
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Navajo Spirit designs and sews “Southwestern Wear” garments. Back in 1984 on an old kitchen table with a Viking home sewing machine the dream began. We have evolved into our retail showroom, just off historic Route 66, where our Navajo Spirit clothing line, along with many other items, is sold. You won't find howling coyote cutouts, we hear the real ones at night, or Anasazi pottery knockoffs, they are taboo here. But if you're looking for a kinaalda greasewood stir stick or buckskin hair tie, this is the place. Mostly local artisans craft our gift inventory, and we carry nothing that might offend our elders. Our merchandise is unique and selected with the Navajo home in mind. This means it's important to us to keep our prices moderate, as well. We hope our products impart a bit of this Navajo Spirit into your home. Plan a trip to come visit us soon, we look forward to sharing our dream with you. above: Navajo Spirit fashion designer Virginia Yazzie-Ballenger models an award winning antique velvet traditional Navajo blouse.
Navajo Shopping Center is indeed a one stop trading post. We are dedicated to buying and selling the finest authentic American Indian handmade arts and crafts from the reservations of the great Southwest. • Large Selections • Wholesale, Retail • Pawn, Jewelry, Kachinas • Cafe, Gas, Groceries • General Merchandise • U.S. Post Office • Garage, Laundry • Livestock, Feed
PO Box 77 Gamerco, New Mexico 87317 3 miles north of Gallup on Hwy 491
1-800-825-5777 1-505-863-6897 • Fax: 1-505-722-9120 www.navajoshop.com • E-mail:info@navajoshop.com
Gallup’s S p e c i a l Clothing & Gift Shop wait till you see what’s inside! Southwest Velvet Fashions •• Blanket Coats •• Moccasins Native Music •• Leather Belts •• Navajo Gifts •• Home Decorations 815 W. Coal Ave , Gallup NM 87301
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505 722-6837 M-F 9-6pm ••• S 10-6pm http://www.NavajoSpirit.com Designer: Virginia Yazzie-Ballenger
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Jacquelyn Cattaneo Peace Memory 20 x 24" oil on panel
THE GALLUP MURALS
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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Many wall murals were created during the 1930s in Gallup, with funding from President Franklin Roosevelt’s WPA-Public Works Administration. Depicting the landscape and history of the area, the murals themselves have become a priceless part of local history. A number of these murals remain on public display today. Visit the Octavia Fellin Public Library, McKinley County Courthouse, and Gallup High School to view the work of many well-known artists. The city of Gallup has recently commissioned twelve new downtown murals by local artists. Eight are already underway. THE OUTDOOR ART OF GALLUP It seems to be everywhere around Gallup. Like the countryside, it is life-size or larger. In steel, wood, stone, concrete, tile, paint and neon, much of Gallup’s past is permanently recorded in open-air artwork. The outdoor arts are booming here, and it shows. The visual feast ranges from the realistic murals of wildlife, Indian dancers and scenic vistas at Red Rock Park to the abstract, eclectic, and historic sculptures in Miyamura Park near the El Rancho Hotel. THE GALLERIES The monthly Arts Crawl evening tour is a great way to check out Gallup’s downtown galleries. Attend art show receptions and exhibits at the Coffee House, Crashing Thunder Studio, the Native Hands Co-op inside the Catholic Indian Center, Primal Image Gallery, Wild Sage Natural Food Co-op and others. The event features live music and dancing in the summer. MUSEUMS Red Rock Park is bursting with an abundance of historic and contemporary indoor and outdoor art. Along with Native American arts and crafts, the Red Rock Museum displays a variety of artwork depicting the history of Gallup and the Pueblos. Located in an historic railroad depot, the Gallup Cultural Center features a Master’s Gallery upstairs. The Southwest Indian Foundation, which operates the center, and Reunion of the Masters sponsor a Student Art Scholarship Program here each year.
WA L K I N G DOWNTOWN
TO U R Take a look – Gallup has more than Native American arts to entice visitors to our downtown area!
ZIMMERMAN’S A tin ceiling and wonderful aroma of historic wooden floors delight the senses in this old-fashioned dry goods store. From boots and Pendleton blankets to premium adult Stetson hats, Zimmerman’s can outfit the entire family with quality western wear at a price that will fit your pocketbook. 216 West 66 Ave. / 863-3142
REX MUSEUM Housed in one of Gallup’s hundred-year-old stone buildings, the museum displays memorabilia of our community’s railroad and coal mining history. Authentic mine records, furnishings and photographs offer a glimpse into Gallup’s historic beginnings. The building itself is the former home of the Rex Hotel, which was well known in its day. 300 West 66 Ave./863-1363
GALLUP COURTHOUSE SQUARE This walkthrough to our recently remodeled McKinley County Courthouse is a must see. The original building is a WPA facility with beautiful artwork, murals and furnishings produced during President Franklin Roosevelt’s administration. The walkthrough is dedicated to all area veterans of the 20th century. Scheduled for completion in 2005. 213 West Coal Avenue
The Gallup Municipal Golf Course
1109 Susan Drive Gallup, NM 87301
505.863.9224
The Gallup Municipal Golf Course is one of the most scenic public courses in the Southwest. Players are immersed within the striking beauty of the high desert landscape. In the near distance Pyramid Rock and Church Rock sandstone formations grace the horizon and provide a breathtaking backdrop throughout the entirety of the course.
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EL MORRO THEATER This beautiful old building was built in 1926 as a showcase theatrical house. An example of the Spanish Colonial Revival style of architecture, it included a balcony, stage, curtains and plush seats for an audience of 650. Restored and refurbished in the late 1980s, the theater is used for civic events, lectures, community activities and screenings of selected films. 207 West Coal / 726-2048
COMCAST BUILDING Completed in 1933, this former U.S. Post Office was the first WPA building project in New Mexico. The solid brick structure is also the first Pueblo Revival style federal building in the United States. Although some of the murals have been painted over, the building trim and unique light fixtures are all original. 201 South First Street / 863-9334
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OUTDOOR EACH DAY IS A N EW EXPE R I E NCE
ACTIVITIES YOU CAN HAVE LOTS OF FUN JUST SHOPPING, SIGHTSEEING AND DINING IN the Gallup area. But folks who like to get physical will find plenty of activities here that will get their blood pumping. Those who are “going places” can go on foot, on a bicycle or horse, in a wagon or a golf cart. Those who are “on the way up” can climb fascinating rock formations. There are lakes for fishing, birds and wildlife for viewing. Your activities are limited only by your imagination. The hiking and biking trails in the Cibola National Forest are world-class, with new trails and markers being added regularly. On a hike to the summit of Pyramid Rock in Red Rock Park, you can see for fifty miles on a clear day. On a bicycle tour at the bottom of Chaco Canyon, you can look a thousand years back into history. But anywhere you go, even on a leisurely tailgate picnic, you are sure to see something interesting, if not downright fascinating. There are some items that you will want to take on just about any outdoor activity or day tour. The most important is plenty of water. The high desert air here is quite dry compared to many places in the country. You need not perspire to become dehydrated, so you may not notice it at the onset. Because of the altitude, fair skin can sunburn quickly. Take along a lightweight long sleeved shirt, a hat, and sunglasses. Now fill your water bottle, grab your gear, and head for outdoor adventure, Gallup-style!
HIKING Pyramid Rock Trail is a three-mile round trip through amazing rock formations, with a summit elevation of 7,487 feet. Church Rock Trail, a two-mile round trip, begins at the Outlaw Trading Post parking lot and offers spectacular views of the Church Rock spires. From Gallup, go 6 miles east on Route 66/Hwy 118. Turn north onto Hwy 566 for one-half mile. Turn left into Red Rock Park and follow the signs. Check with the Visitor Center for maps.
BIKING High Desert Trail System near Gamerco provides a variety of terrain and levels of difficulty. The least technical segment starts at the East Trail. Three loops off the main trail increase in difficulty of terrain. Before setting out, check with the Chamber of Commerce for maps of the area. From Gallup, drive 3 miles north on Hwy 491. Turn west onto Chino Road (the Gamerco road.) Go about 300 yards and turn left at the first road. You will find the trailhead and parking area at the corner.
ROCK CLIMBING Head for Mentmore Rock Climbing Area, where you can choose from 50 different bolted top rope climbs or 31 sport climbs ranging from 25 to 45 feet in height. Difficulty levels are from 5.0 through 5.13. To get there, take Route 66/Hwy 118 one-half mile west from I-40 Exit 16 in Gallup. Turn north on County Road 1. After about a mile, the road turns west and becomes Mentmore Road. Follow it over the hill to the parking area. Check with the Gallup Visitor Center or Chamber of Commerce for maps of the area.
GOLFING clockwise from top: Hiking opportunities include Pyramid Rock and Church Rock trails in Red Rock Park; rock climbing at the Mentmore Rock Climbing Area northwest of Gallup; Golfing available at the beautiful Gallup Municipal Golf Course; biking the High Desert Trail System located near Gamerco.
Located just minutes away from your lodgings in Gallup, the Gallup Municipal Golf Course is an 18-hole course open to the public year round. Par is 72 at this 6379yard facility, which features bluegrass greens and water hazards. The course offers a driving range, putting green, chipping area, practice bunker, snack bar, a pro shop and a teaching pro. Club and golf cart rentals are available. 1109 Susan St., Gallup, NM 87301. (505) 863-9224
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OTHER OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES You can fish for rainbow trout at McGaffey Lake Recreation Area or Bluewater Lake State Park. View migratory waterfowl at Rice Park in the Cibola National Forest, or tour Balok Elk Ranch in the McGaffey Lake area. For tour information call (505) 722-7786. Enjoy horseback riding in season at the Z Lazy B Guest Ranch near Fort Wingate; phone (505) 488-5600 or toll-free (888) 488-2007. Attend outdoor concerts, a rodeo, championship bull riding, the hot-air balloon rally, or the Annual Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial at Red Rock Park. Hike to the White House Ruins at Canyon de Chelly, or just take a walking tour of the century-old buildings downtown.
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• Free USA Today, Monday - Friday • Expanded cable TV with HBO • Heated indoor pool • Guest use Fax Machine • Coffee Maker in room • Free local calls • Free Deluxe Continental Breakfast • Hair dryer and iron in room • Large vehicle parking • Pets welcomed with fee • Free high speed internet • Microwave/Refrigerator in all rooms
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Gospel Music Celebration at Red Rock Park. 722-3839 Arts Crawl. 722-2228 Fine Indian Art Sale. Ceremonial Office. 863-3896 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 Red Rock Park Grand Re-Opening Black Tie Dinner. 722-3839 Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser Dinner and Dance. 722-2228 Outdoor Adventure Day at Red Rock Park. 722-3839 Black Mountain Male Chorus of Wales, Gallup Community Concert Association. 863-3075 Arts Crawl. 722-2228 Bishop’s Mardi Gras. Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 Fine Indian Art Sale. Ceremonial Office. 863-3896 Humane Society Valentine’s Ball at Red Rock Park. 722-3839 Western New Mexico University Literary Festival. 722-2228 El Morro Concert: Richie Havens. 722-2228 The Budapest Clarinet Quartet, Gallup Community Concert Association. 863-3075 Arts Crawl. 722-2228 Joanne Shenandoah, Gallup Community Concert Association. 863-3075 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 Fine Indian Art Sale-Ceremonial Office. 863-3896 Celtic Festival. 722-2228 Chamber Business Expo. 722-2228 Bulls, Bares, Broncs Rodeo at Red Rock Park. 722-3839 Arts Crawl. 722-2228 Fine Indian Art Sale. Ceremonial Office. 863-3896 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 Annual Fest-I-Gal Square Dance Festival at Red Rock Park. 722-3839 Water Festival. 722-2228 Arts Crawl. 722-2228 Native American Arts Auction at Hubbell’s Trading Post 928-755-3475. Western New Mexico University Graduation at Red Rock Park. 722-3839 GFM Monster Truck at Red Rock Park. 722-3839 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 Fine Indian Art Sale. Ceremonial Office. 863-3896 The Glenn Miller Orchestra, Gallup Community Concert Association. 863-3075 Run for the Wall. 722-2228 Zuni Fitness Series. 782-2665. Squash Blossom Classic-Outdoor Adventure Weekend Competition. 722-2228 Turquoise Classic Professional Bull Riding at Red Rock Park. 722-3839 Gallup High School Graduation at Red Rock Park. 722-3839 Nightly Indian Dances begin at the Cultural Center. 800-242-4282 Nightly Indian Dances begin at the Cultural Center. 800-242-4282 USTRCA Team Roping Championship at Red Rock Park. 722-3839 NM State High School Championship Rodeo at Red Rock Park. 722-3839 Arts Crawl. 722-2228 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 Gallup Lions Club Rodeo Parade in Downtown Gallup. 722-2228 Fine Indian Art Sale. Ceremonial Office. 863-3896
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EVE NTS by: Lindsay Mapes GALLUP IS HOST TO A WIDE RANGE OF EVENTS THAT portrays our rich cultural diversity. We look forward to our annual events such as the famous Inter-Tribal Ceremonial the first week of August, the 25th Red Rock Balloon Rally that is the second largest in the world and our two biggest events; Lion’s Club Rodeo in June and Wild Thing Championship Bull Riding in July. This year we are expanding our recreational opportunities with the Squash Blossom Classic on May 21 and 22. This annual event started with a downtown crit road bike race and this year will feature a mountain biking race, downtown sprint racing, ballooning, a guided hike up Pyramid Rock, and a downtown festival with food, music, and native dancers. The Wrangler Junior High Finals Rodeo, with competitors from over 28 states and 3 counties, will hold their first rodeo at Red Rock Park in Gallup. With 700 participants we are expecting over 4,000 rodeo enthusiasts and plenty of entertainment to compliment the event. This is the first year that Gallup will be a co-host with the Grants Fire and Ice Bike Rally on July 15 and 16. The Rally has exceeded 30,000 people and is looking to become a regional event. Gallup’s activities will feature a Poker Run and biker games with a Route 66 festival of music, food and drink. Throughout the year the Gallup Community Concert Association brings musicians and performers from around the world, from the U.S.A. Ballet to the Glenn Miller Orchestra. The downtown arts community also hosts a monthly Arts Crawl with galleries holding extended hours and offering snacks for local art browsers. The Inter-Tribal Ceremonial Office also holds monthly Fine Indian Art Sales that attract collectors from around the nation. Gallup is a truly diverse and unique community. We have plenty to offer our guests with some of the largest rodeos in the southwest, outdoor adventures, and the finest native arts in the world.
clockwise from top: Barrel racing at Red Rock Park during the Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial; Native American dancers perform for the non-motorized downtown parade during the Ceremonial; Koshare, Gallup’s own hot air balloon; The Wild Thing Bull Riding is undoubtedly for the tough guys and gals; flags adorn a braided horse’s tail for a rodeo parade; the Charity Invitational golf tournament for local healthcare programs continues to be one of the state’s largest fundraising events.
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Barrel Racing. 722-2228 57th Annual Lions Club Rodeo at Red Rock Park. 722-3839 Gallup Relay for Life. 863-3075 Navajo Nation PRCA Rodeo. 928-871-6478 Wrangler Junior High Finals Rodeo at Red Rock Park. 722-3839 Wild Thing Rodeo at Red Rock Park. 722-3839 Arts Crawl. 722-2228 Fine Indian Art Sale. Ceremonial Office 863-3896 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 15-17 Fire & Ice Bike Rally. 722-2228 Monster Truck. 722-2228 22-24 Motor Cross. 918-629-9930 Aug 3-7 84th Annual Inter-Tribal Ceremonial. 888-685-2564 www.indianceremonial.com Arts Crawl. 722-2228 Fine Indian Art Sale. Ceremonial Office 863-3896 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 Zuni Fair. 782-7238 Back to School Street Fair. 726-2048 Hubbell’s Trading Post Native American Arts Auction. 928-755-3475 Navajo Nation Fair. 928-871-7055 Powerline Technologies Convention. 863-5560 Fine Indian Art Sale. Ceremonial Office 863-3896 Arts Crawl. 722-2228 Good Sam’s Annual Samboree at Red Rock Park. 722-3839 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 RMCHCS Golf Charity Invitational. 863-7283 Circus. 722-2228 Arts Crawl. 722-2228 Gallup High School Cross Country Invitational Meet at Red Rock Park. 722-3839 Rodeo College Finals at Red Rock Park. 722-3839 Fine Indian Art Sale. Ceremonial Office 863-3896 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 Youth Fair. 722-2228 Taste of Gallup. 722-2228 New Mexico Athletic Association State Cross Country Meet at Red Rock Park. 722-3839 Arts Crawl. 722-2228 Fine Indian Art Sale. Ceremonial Office 863-3896 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302 Kesmish Festival. 928-871-7941 Red Rock Balloon Rally at Red Rock Park. 800-380-498 www.redrockballoonrally.com Arts Crawl. 722-2228 Pyramid Rock 5k Run. 722-222 Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade in Downtown Gallup. 722-2228 Reunion of Masters-SWIF. 722-2228 Fine Art Expo. 722-2228 UNM Holiday Magic. 722-2228 Fine Indian Art Sale. Ceremonial Office 863-3896 Crownpoint Rug Auction. 786-5302
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INDIAN CEREMONIAL
Wholesale and Retail Southwest Jewelry • Rugs • Baskets Kachinas • 14k Gold & Diamonds 612 W. Wilson Gallup, NM 87301
MCGAFFEY AREA IN THE ZUNI MOUNTAINS
Where we treat you like family, and not just like a friend Your hosts Mickey & Jeanne Fuhs P.O. Box 492 Fort Wingate, NM 87316
505-488-5600 www.zlazyb.com info@zlazyb.com
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SINCE 1922, GALLUP HAS BEEN A yearly gathering place for Native American tribes from all over the United States and Mexico. They come here for four days and five nights of celebration featuring traditional dancing, rodeos, parades, exhibits and Native American food. These days, over 50 tribes participate in the event held at Red Rock Park in August. The Ceremonial Indian Dances are colorful, exciting and professionally performed. The events emphasize tradition and authenticity, and offer unforgettable photo opportunities that are not available anywhere else in the world. The spirited, fast-paced contest PowWows offer a look at another side of Indian Dancing. A juried art show in the exhibit hall of the auditorium displays handmade jewelry, pottery, baskets, rugs, kachinas, sand paintings, fine art and sculpture. At the Indoor and Outdoor Marketplace and the Ceremonial Showroom, dealers and craftspeople present the country’s most complete and varied collection of top quality handmade Indian merchandise. Selected artists demonstrate the creation of various arts and crafts. All areas open at 10 a.m. daily, giving you time for breakfast in Gallup before taking the short drive to Red Rock Park. The celebration also includes five allIndian professional rodeos, and Saturday’s parade in downtown Gallup is the only allIndian non-mechanized parade in America. A Ceremonial Queen Contest, special Art Previews, delicious Indian foods, a hands-on activities center and educational programs round out the bill at this phenomenal gathering. For more information, a brochure and a list of accommodations, call the Ceremonial office at (888) 685-2564.
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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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57th Annual LIONS CLUB J U N E 14-18, 2005
RODEO RED ROCK PARK HOLD ONTO YOUR HATS! NOW in its 57th year, the annual Gallup Lion’s Club Rodeo is the largest amateur rodeo in the Southwest. The Rodeo Parade will be held in downtown Gallup on Saturday, June 11. This year’s rodeo the kicks off on Flag Day, June 14, and runs through Saturday night, June 18 at Red Rock Park. For four days and nights, over 800 contestants compete in categories including Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Calf Roping, Team Roping, Steer Wrestling, Barrel Racing and Bull Riding. A variety of events in the Youth Rodeo include Steer Riding, Goat Tying, Pole Bending, Breakaway Team Roping and Barrel Racing. There’s also a Barnyard Scramble, and the crowd favorite - Wooly Riding! - occurs nightly. That’s a lot of fun and excitement by itself, but there’s more to this outstanding event than just great rodeo action. Following Saturday’s parade in downtown Gallup, the Lions Club serves good oldfashioned outdoor barbeque to over 1,000 hungry rodeo fans. There are also dances Friday and Saturday nights (June 17 and 18) featuring live county and western music. Back at the arena, the rodeo special events include a Kids’ Night, a Seniors’ Night, and nightly raffle drawing for over $50,000 in prizes. The Gallup Lions Club has been helping the community with its hard work and generosity since 1945. It currently supports over forty community projects. For more information contact the Gallup Chamber of Commerce at www.gallupnm.org, or the Lions Club at www.galluplions.org GVG38
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12th Annual WI LD J U N E 8 - 9, 2005
TH ING RED ROCK PARK THE RUMBLING SOUND YOU HEAR AROUND GALLUP EVERY JULY IS ninety tons of the most notorious bad bulls in the country shaking the ground at Red Rock Park. The “Wild Thing” is back again, and it’ll knock your socks off. Now in its 12th year, Wild Thing Championship Bull Riding continues to thrive. Organizer and former pro bull rider Larry Peterson estimates that the event has grown 10 to 15 per cent a year for the last ten years, largely through word of mouth. People from all over the country plan their vacations around the Wild Thing. Approximately $23,000 in prize money for two nights’ work brings out the best of the professional bad boys and bulls. The bull riding contests are a blaze of music, courageous effort and non-stop action. Rodeo clown Tony Johnson keeps the crowd in stitches. A spectacular fireworks display soars above the park’s huge rock formations, and has been known to stop traffic on the highway miles away. Parking is hosted by the Manuelito Children’s Home, and concessions by the Gallup Christian School. The event is the biggest fund-raiser of the year for both these non-profit organizations. A perennial crowd favorite is a little contest called Cowboy Poker. Four cowboys sit at a card table in the center of the arena. A wild bull is let loose, and the last cowboy to leave the table wins the pot! Wilder and more wicked than ever, this year’s Wild Thing is coming July 8 and 9, 2005. GVG39
25th Annual RED ROCK
DECEMBER 2-4, 2005
BALLOON RALLY 2005 MARKS THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY of the Red Rock Balloon Rally. It began as an effort by four individuals to share the unique flying challenges offered in the
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incredible red rock formations east of Gallup. Since then it has grown into the second largest balloon rally in the world,
“Toadlena is to Navajo Rugs what Paris is to Haute Couture.”
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with 200 balloons participating. Red Rock Park, with its massive sandstone bluffs and deep canyons, is the perfect backdrop for the colorful spectacle viewed by thousands yearly. Invitations to the event are highly prized by balloon pilots worldwide. The rally has received numerous awards, including “Best Balloon Event in The West”,
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Association, which hosts the event, has been helping the Gallup community since 1981, partnering with many non-profit groups and contributing tens of thousands of dollars to their fund raising efforts. The Association is run by an all-volunteer committee and has never had a paid staff, which speaks loudly of the dedication of its members. The Balloon Rally schedule of events includes mass ascensions, balloon glows and competitions, with handcrafted Native American arts and crafts items as prizes. Admission is free. 1 (800) 380-4989.
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Gallup already has a great rodeo calendar, but it just keeps on getting better. This year for the first time, Gallup and Red Rock Park will proudly host the Wrangler Junior High School Rodeo Finals. Set for July 5-8, this
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A Project of the Southwest Indian Foundation
Located in the Old Train Station 200 East Historic Highway 66 Gallup, New Mexico. Story Teller Museum and Gift Shop, Gallery of the Masters, Kiva Cinema, Angela’s Café Con Leche, and other exhibits Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm Live Music in the Café Friday. Evenings Live Nightly Indian Dances at 7pm in the Outdoor Dance Pavilion just East of the Building Memorial Day through Labor Day.
TRADING COMPANIES
Traders & Galleries
ARMOND ORTEGA'S INDIAN SHOP Inside the El Rancho Hotel 1000 East 66 Ave. 863-9311 ART ORTEGA'S Navajo Travel Plaza 3360 West Hwy. 66 863-3118 INDIAN TOUCH OF GALLUP 106 W. Hwy. 66 www.indiantouchofgallup.com 722-6807 JOE MILO’S WHITE WATER TRADING CO. South of Gallup, 17 miles on Hwy 602 Historic Post Office in Trading Post www.joemilo.com joemilo@cia-g.com 1-888-Joe -Milo NAVAJO PARK TRADING POST Located 22 miles North of Kayenta , Arizona 435-727-3468 PUEBLO OF ZUNI ARTS & CRAFTS P.O. Box 425 Hwy 53 Zuni, NM 87327 www.puebloofzuniarts.com 866-515-7675 505-782-5531 RAIN BIRD PAWN & TRADING CO. 1724 S 2nd St. www.rainbirdtrading.com 722-3292 RICHARDSON’S TRADING CO. 222 W Hwy 66 www.richardsonstrading.com 722-4762 SHUSH YAZ TRADING CO. 1304 W. Lincoln www.shushyaz.com 800-736-7027 722-0130 SILVER DUST TRADING CO. 120 W. Hwy. 66 sdtc@cnetco.com 722-4848 ELLIS TANNER TRADING CO. Hwy 602 Bypass www.etanner.com etanner@etanner.com 863-4434 TOADLENA TRADING POST AND MUSEUM Home of the Two Grey Hills One Hour drive from Gallup 505-789-3267
TRADING COMPANIES AL ZUNI 1603 W. Hwy. 6 863-9345 ALL TRIBES INDIAN CENTER 100 W. Hwy 66 722-6272 ANASAZI TRADERS 400 E. Hwy 66 800-777-6952 722-5772
LEYBA’S ALL INDIAN JEWELRY 725 E. Coal Ave. www.indian-jewelry.com 722-4579
ANDY’S TRADING CO. 612 W. Wilson Ave. 863-3762
M&M TRADING CO. 1218 E. Hwy 66 www.newmexicocarvings.com mmtrading@cnetco.com 863-4995
APACHE TRADING CO. INC. 206 W. Hwy. 66 722-4787
MARTINEZ INDIAN JEWELRY 300 W. Coal Ave. 722-5217
BUDGET SALES CO. 2616 W. Hwy. 66 722-6700
JOHNNY MURPHY’S TRADING CO. 1206 E. Hwy 66 www.johnnymurphytrading.com 722-5088
DESERT INDIAN TRADERS 1009 W. Hwy. 66 722-5554 DICK ELKINS SILVER INC. Thoreau, NM 87323 862-7419 FIRST AMERICAN TRADERS 198 E. Hwy 66 firstamerican@hotmail.com 722-6601 GALANIS TRADING CO. 101 W. Hwy. 66 galanis@cia-g.com 722-5464
NAVAJO ARTS & CRAFTS ENTERPRISE Window Rock Hwy 264 & Route 12 928-871-4090 NAVAJO CO-OP STORE P.O. Box 838 Thoreau, NM 87323 www.navajo-coop.org gathplac@cia-g.com 800-862-5763 862-8075
GALLUP INDIAN PLAZA 3800 E. Hwy. 66 863-2003
NAVAJO SHOPPING CENTER North of Gallup, 3 miles on Hwy 491 www.navajoshop.com 863-6897
GALLUP JEWELRY & PAWN 117 W. Coal Ave. 722-3366 GALLUP TRADING CO. 215 South 3rd. St. 722-5992 HALONA PLAZA Shalako Drive - PO Box 446 Zuni, NM 87327 782-4547 • 800-752-3278 www.halona.com HAWIKUH TRADING CO. Wholesale Only P.O. Box 889 Ramah, NM 87321 www.hawikuh.com 783-4030 INDIAN DEN TRADING CO. 1208 E. Hwy 66 722-4141 INDIAN JEWELERS SUPPLY 601 E. Coal Ave. www.ijsinc.com 800-545-6540 722-4451
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INDIAN VILLAGE 2209 W. Hwy 66 www.buyindian.com info@buyindian.com 722-5524
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POW WOW INDIAN JEWELRY 1821 W Hwy 66 863-442
THUNDERBIRD SUPPLY 1907 W Hwy. 66 www.tbscorp.com 722-4323
QUINTANA’S INDIAN ARTS 1727 S. 2nd. St. www.quintanas.com 722-2028 RAINBOW TRADING CO. HWY 371 Rose St. www.rainbowtrading.com 862-7119
A TOUCH OF SANTA FE MANUFACTURING 814 S. 2nd St. www.atouchofsantafe.com 722-6999
RED SHELL JEWELRY/ CASH PAWN 118 W. Hwy 66 www.redshelljewelry.com redshell@cia-g.com 722-6963 RUDEAU’S PAWN 2006 E. Hwy 66 722-6811 RUNNING BEAR 1010 W. Hwy 66 runningbear@cnetco.com 722-3878 DONALD E. SHARP ENTERPRISES Wholesale Box 810 - 12 Green Valley Dr Ramah, NM 783-4034 SHI’MA TRADERS 216 W. Coal Ave. www.shimatraders.com shimatraders@cnetco.com 722-5500
TRAILBLAZER 212 S. 2nd St. www.trailblaz.com blazer@trailblaz.com 722-5051 TURNEY’S, INC. 207 S 3rd St. 863-6504 TURQUOISE VILLAGE Pueblo of Zuni 87327 www.turquoisevillage.com tvillage@osogrand 800-748-2405 505-782-5521 WHOLESALE INDIAN JEWELRY 1005 W. Coal Ave. 722-7284 WINFIELD TRADING CO. HCR 331-Box 3, Vanderwagen 87326) 778-5544 YAH-TA-HEY TRADING CO. Hwy 491 www.yahtaheytrading.com 722-3859
SILVA’S INDIAN JEWELRY HC-2 Box 2400 Thoreau NM 87323 800-578-7870
ZUNI MOUNTAIN TRADING CO. 9B Rose St. Thoreau, NM 87323 862-7766
NIZHONI TRADING CO. 1200 E. Hwy 66 722-5495
SILVER HOUSE 210 W. Hwy 66 722-2335
THE NUGGET GALLERY 1302 S. 2nd St. www.nuggetgallery.com 722-7369 863-3615
SILVERSTONE JEWELRY SUPPLY 801 E. Aztec Ave. 722-5452
GALLERIES & GIFT SHOPS THE ANTIQUE TOUCH BY KRISTINA 204 W. Coal Ave. 722-3084
PERRY NULL TRADING COMPANY & CASH PAWN 1710 S. 2nd St. www.pntrader.com pntrader@cnetco.com 863-5249 ORTEGA INDIAN MARKET 2107 W. Hwy 66 www.ortegasjewelry.com ortega@cia-g.com 722-9210 GILBERT ORTEGA’S INDIAN JEWELRY 3306 E Hwy 66 www.gilbertortegas.com 722-6666 PINO’S CURIOS & INDIAN TRADING 112 W. Hwy 66 863-5430
SOUTHWEST JEWELERS SUPPLY & PAWN 808East Hwy. 66 www.swjs.com sales@swjs.com 722-2569 T&R JEWELRY & PAWN Rio West Mall www.deadpawn.com 722-3473 TANNER’S INDIAN ARTS Joe Tanner By Appt. Only 237 W. Coal Ave. 863-6017 THUNDERBIRD JEWELRY 1923 W. Hwy 66 www.thunderbird-jewelry.com webmaster@thuderbirdjewelry.com 800-545-7998 722-4409
DENNY PINO’S GIFT SHOP 116 W. Hwy. 66 722-6455 NATIVE HANDS Co-OP 506 W. Hwy. 66 nativehandsco-op.org 722-4407 ext. 106 GALLERY OF PUEBLANO & STUDIO Box 1087 Zuni, NM 8732 782-215 KIVA GALLERIES 200-202 W Hwy 66 www.kiva-gallery.com 722-5577 SILVER BEAR STUDIO & GALLERY Pueblo of Zuni 87327 www.silverbearstudio.com 877-857-673 782-2869
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Accommodations HISTORICAL FULL SERVICE
HOLD YOUR NEXT MEETING OR CONFERENCE IN GALLUP RED ROCK PARK P.O. Box 10 Church Rock, NM 87311 505-722-3829
BEST WESTERN INN & SUITES 3009 West Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 722-2221 • 800-722-6399
EL RANCHO HOTEL 1000 East Highway 66 Gallup, NM 87301 800-543-6351
BUDGET INN 3150 W. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-6631 40 rooms
EL RANCHO HOTEL 1000 E. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 863-9311 800-543-6351 www.elranchohotel.com Indian Jewelry store, historical country charm, AARP discount, Lounge 75 rooms
COLONIAL MOTEL 1007 W. Coal Ave. Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 863-6821 Close to restaurants, business district. 23 rooms
EL RANCHO MOTEL 1020 E. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 863-9311 800-543-6351 Next to the El Rancho Hotel 24 rooms
FULL SERVICE
DAYS INN-EAST 1603 W. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 863-3891 800-DAYS-INN www.daysinn.com $10 fee for pets 78 rooms
BEST WESTERN INN & SUITES 3009 W. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 722-2221 800-722-6300 www.bestwestern.com $10 fee for pets Enclosed garden, heated pool. Free hot breakfast buffet. Lounge 126 rooms HOLIDAY INN 2915 W. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 722-2201 800-HOLIDAY www.sixcontinents.com Free Hot Breakfast, Conference rooms, Lounge. 212 rooms
GUEST RANCHES
RV PARKS & CABINS USA RV PARK
2925 W. Hwy 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 863-5021 Open all year, near restaurants. www.usarvpark.com (505) 863-5021
Z LAZY B GUEST RANCH
McGaffey Area P.O. Box 492 Ft. Wingate, NM 87316 (505) 488-5600 www.zlazyb.com Cabins sleep 6 to 8 8 rooms *Gallup and the surrounding areas are all 505 area code
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COMFORT INN-WEST 3208 W. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-0982 888-722-0982 www.comfortinn.com $5 fee for pets 51 rooms
Z LAZY B GUEST RANCH McGaffey Area P.O. Box 492 Ft. Wingate, NM 87316 (505) 488-5600 www.zlazyb.com Cabins sleep 6 to 8 8 rooms
DAYS INN-WEST 3201 W. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 863-6889 800-DAYS-INN www.the.daysinn.com gallup 05738 Hot tub, $10 fee for pets 74 rooms ECONO LODGE 3103 W. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-3800 www.newmexico-lodging.com $5 fee for pets 51 rooms ECONOMY INN 1709 W. Hwy.66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 863-9301 50 rooms
STANDARD & ECONOMY AMBASSADOR MOTEL 1601 W. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-3843 40 rooms BEST WESTERN ROYAL HOLIDAY 1903 W. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 505-722-4900 800-528-1234 www.newmexico-lodging.com 50 rooms
LA QUINTA INN 3880 E. Hwy. 66, Exit 26 off I-40, Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-2233 Restaurants near by www.laquinta.com 65 rooms
TRAVELODGE 3275 W. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-2100 800-578-7878 www.the.travelodge.com/ gallup08845 $8 Fee for pet 50 rooms
MICROTEL INN 3270 W. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-2600 www.microtelgallup.com 53 rooms
THE INN AT HALONA P.O. Box 446 Zuni, NM 87327 (505) 782-4547 800-752-3278 www.halona.com Uniquely located in the middle of Zuni Pueblo. Full service with food, beverage and meeting rooms 8 rooms
RAMADA LIMITED 1440 W. Maloney Ave. Gallup, NM 87301 800-2-RAMADA Conference room, elevator www.the.ramada. com/gallup 60 rooms RED ROOF INN 3304 W. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-7765 / 800-RED ROOF $5 fee for pets www.redroof.com 103 rooms REDWOOD LODGE 907 E. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 863-5411 20 rooms
EL CORONADO MOTEL 823 E. Hwy 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-5510 5 rooms
SHALIMAR INN 2618 W. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-4493 30 rooms
GOLDEN DESERT MOTEL 1205 W. Hwy 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-6606 30 rooms
SLEEP INN 3820 E. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 863-3535 800-753-3746 Exit 26 - Next to Denny’s Restaurant $8 Fee for pets www.sleepinn.com 61 rooms
Full Breakfast/Dining
BED & BREAKFAST
MOTEL 6 3306 W. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 863-4492 800-466-8356 www.motel6.com 80 rooms
ROADRUNNER MOTEL 3012 E. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 1 mile west of I-40, Exit 26. Restaurant next door, heated pool,(505) 863-3804 36 rooms
AMBASSADOR INN 1500 W. Maloney Ave. Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 726-1000 www.newmexico-lodging.com 70 rooms
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SUPER 8 MOTEL 1715 W. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-5300 $5 fee for pets www.newmexico-lodging.com 72 rooms
EL CAPITAN MOTEL 1300 E. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 863-6828 $5 Fee for pets 42 rooms
HACIENDA MOTEL 2510 E. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-5900 32 rooms
BEST WESTERN RED ROCK INN 3010 E. Hwy 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-7600 800-528-1234 www.newmexicolodging.com $7 fee for pets 110 rooms
HOWARD JOHNSON INN I-40 at Exit 16 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 863-6801 Next to 24-hr restaurant www.hojo.com 40 rooms
SUNSET MOTEL 1305 W. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 863-3012 22 rooms
Pets Welcome
Propane
Pool
CIMARRON ROSE B&B Scenic Route 53 (505) 783-4770 800-856-5776 www.cimarronrose.com
2 rooms
STAUDER’S NAVAJO LODGE HC32-Box 1 Continental Divide 87312 (505) 862-7553 www.rainbirdtrading.com 2 rooms ZUNI MOUNTAIN LODGE P.O. Box 5114 Thoreau 87323 (505) 862-7616 www.cia-g.com/ ~zuniml 10 rooms APACHE CANYON RANCH A Country Inn #4 Canyon Drive, Laguna, NM 87026 800-808-8310 7 rooms
RV PARKS & CABINS EL MORRO RV PARK & CAFE Rte. 2 Box 44 Ramah, NM 87321 (505) 783-46 12 miles east of El Morro National Mon. KOA CAMPGROUND 3900 E. Hwy. 66, Exit 26 off I-40 (505) 722-2333 Near restaurant. Propane sales. www.koa.com RED ROCK PARK P.O. Box 10 Church Rock, NM 87311 (505) 863-9330 5 miles east of Gallup at the base of the red cliffs USA RV PARK 2925 W. Hwy 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 863-5021 Open all year, near restaurants. www.usarvpark.com AAA Discount
Restaurants
DENNY’S RESTAURANT Two Locations 3810 East Hwy. 66 863-8858 836 North Hwy. 491 722-6945 DINE GRILL 1323 East Hwy. 66 726-1097
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DOMINIC’S DOWNTOWN CAFE 303 West Coal Ave. 722-0117 EAGLE CAFÉ 220 West Hwy. 66 722-3220 EARL’S RESTAURANT 1400 East Hwy. 66 863-4201 EL DORADO RESTAURANT 1805 West Hwy. 66 722-3825
KING DRAGON RESTAURANT 828 North Hwy. 491 863-6300
PARAMOUNT LIQUOR 3090 West Hwy. 66 863-6632
Kansas City Smoke House BBQ 1500 South 2nd St. 863-5843
ROADRUNNER CAFÉ 3014 East Hwy. 66 722-7309
WEST END DONUT & DELI SHOP Open 24 Hours 3006 West Hwy. 66 722-3233
ROCKET CAFE 1719 South 2nd Street 722-8972
TRUCK STOPS/ TRAVEL CENTERS
SIZZLER FAMILY STEAK HOUSE 926 North Hwy. 491 722-6498 MEXICAN Don Diego’s 801 West Hwy. 66 722-5517 EL SOMBRERO RESTAURANT 1201 West Hwy. 66 863-4554 GARCIA’S SUNSET GRILL 1605 West Hwy. 66 863-4070 GENARO’S CAFÉ 600 West Hill Street 863-6761 GORDO’S RESTAURANT 800 West Coal Ave. 722-5169 LA BARRACA RESTAURANT 1303 EAST HWY. 66 722-5083 LA FIESTA RESTAURANT 820 North Hwy. 491 726-8130 PANZ ALEGRA 1202 East Hwy. 66 722-7229
COUNTRY PRIDE – TRAVEL CENTERS 3404 W Hwy 66 863-6801
LOVE’S COUNTRY STORE, BASKIN ROBBINS ICE CREAM, SUBWAY AND A&W I-40 at Exit 16 863-3849 ORTEGA’ S NAVAJO TRAVEL PLAZA 3360 West Hwy. 66 863-3118 PILOT TRUCK STOP I-40 at Exit 39 863-1100
SPORTS LOUNGE/ NIGHT LIFE CITY LIGHTS LOUNGE & SPORTS BAR Located in the Holiday Inn 2915 West Hwy. 66 722-2201 CLASS ACT Inside the Rio West Mall 863-2969 DON DIEGO’S LOUNGE 801 East Hwy. 66 722-5517
VIRGIE’S LOUNGE 2720 West Hwy. 66 863-5152
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KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN Two Locations 2504 East Hwy. 66 1050 N. Hwy. 491 722-5707 863-5515 LONG JOHN SILVER’S Seafood 1514 East Hwy. 66 722-6831
BIG CHEESE PIZZA 1316 Metro Ave. 722-4451
MCDONALD’S Four Locations Inside Wal-Mart 2614 West Hwy. 66 2300 East Hwy. 66 700 North Hwy. 491
DOMINO’S PIZZA 1610 East Hwy. 66 722-4443
ORANGE JULIUS Located in Rio West Mall 722-6501
ONE OF A KIND PIZZA Located in Rio West Mall 722-9258
ROUTE 66 DRIVE-IN 1301 West Hwy 66 863-9932
PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA 2102 East Hwy. 66 722-2323
SONIC DRIVE-IN Three Locations 1901 West Hwy. 66 1001 North Hwy 491, 2404 East Hwy. 66
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PLAZA CAFÉ 1501 West Hwy. 66 722-6240
PURITAN BAKERY 206 West Coal Ave. 863-4671
SPORTS PAGE LOUNGE 1400 South 2nd Street Open 1 PM to 1 AM 722-3853
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ROOKIES SPORTS BAR Located in the BW Inn & Suites 3009 West Hwy. 66 722-2221
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SUPER BUFFET 1314 Metro Ave. 863-8889
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Dairy Queen Plus Two Locations 1060 N. Hwy 491 2000 E. Hwy 66
PIZZA HUT Two Locations 1510 East Hwy. 66 715 N Hwy. 491 722-7731 722-7761
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PAL JOEY’S LOUNGE & SPORTS BAR 1648 South 2nd Street 722-6383
PIZZA WAREHOUSE 826 North Hwy. 491 722-5566
FAST FOOD
BLAKE’S LOTABURGER Four Locations 1925 West Hwy. 66 810 South 2nd Street 2618 East Hwy. 66 1111 West Lincoln BURGER KING Two Locations 2400 East Hwy. 66 801 North Hwy. THE CHILI FACTORY In the Rio West Mall 722-5475 CALIFORNIA CHINESE 1020 Maloney Ave. 863-0888
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THE COFFEE HOUSE 203 W. Coal Ave. 726-0291
FURR’S CAFETERIA 505 North Hwy. 491 722-4349
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CORN DOG PLUS 7 Located in the Rio West Mall 722-9052
GOLDEN CORRAL 600 North 11th St. 863-3335
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CANTON CHINESE RESTAURANT 809 Metro Ave. 722-4040
PEE WEE’S KITCHEN 1644 South 2nd Street 863-9039
GOODFELLAS SPORTS LOUNGE 1206 East Hwy. 66 863-0385
CAFETERIA/ BUFFET
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OLYMPIC KITCHEN 3200 West Hwy. 66 863-2584
CHURCH’S FRIED CHICKEN Two Locations 1203 East Hwy. 66 1015 North Hwy. 491
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AVALON RESTAURANT 1104 East Hwy. 66 863-5072
MY SISTER’S PLACE 2150 East Hwy. 66 863-2535
EL RANCHO LOUNGE In the El Rancho Hotel 1000 East Hwy. 66 863-9311
VIRGIE’S RESTAURANT 2720 West Hwy. 66 863-5152
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MARIA’S RESTAURANT 110 West Coal Ave. 722-6135
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ANGELA’S CAFÉ Located in the Gallup Cultural Center 201 East Hwy. 66 722-7526
KING DRAGON RESTAURANT 828 North Hwy. 491 863-6300
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GRANDPA’S GRILL 2001 East Aztec Ave. 863-2151
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NEW MEXICO STEAKHOUSE Located in the BW Inn & Suites 3009 W. Hwy 66 722-2221
EL RANCHO HOTEL RESTAURANT 1000 East Hwy. 66 863-9311
SUBWAY SANDWICHES Two Locations Rio West Mall 2206 West Hwy. 66 722-3308 863-2885 TACO BELL Three Locations 914 East Hwy. 66, 838 North Hwy. 491 3095 West Hwy. 66 WENDY’S OLD FASHIONED Hamburgers Two Locations 2410 East Hwy 66 863-3496 985 North Hwy 491 726-1071 WIMPY’S ICE CREAM Wimpy’s Hamburgers Located in Rio West Mall
TRANSPORTATION Located at the Gallup Municipal Airport 2111 West Hwy 66 722-4896 BUDGET CAR RENTAL 726-1916 GALLUP FLYING SERVICE 863-6578 ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR 722-5820 PRICE KING CAR RENTAL 722-7701
TRANSPORTATION Located at the Gallup Cultural Center 200 East Hwy. 66 836-4131 AMTRAK RAIL LINE 800-872-7245 GREYHOUND BUS LINES 863-3761 800-231-2222 NAVAJO TRANSIT SYSTEM 928-729-4005 LUNA TAXI COMPANY 722-9777
MEDICAL REHOBOTH MCKINLEY CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL 1901 Red Rock Drive 863-7000 800-571-7000 WALGREEN’S PHARMACY Zecca Plaza – West Hwy. 66 722-3823
PET CARE
CEDAR ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER 722-7786 Emergency 863-5520
EMERGENCY
Dial 911 GALLUP FIRE DEPARTMENT 722-4195 GALLUP POLICE DEPT. 722-2231
GENERAL INFORMATION
GALLUP VISITORS CENTER Located in the Gallup Culture Center 200 East Hwy. 66 863-3841 800-242-4282 GALLUP-MCKINLEY CO. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 103 West Hwy. 66 722-2228 800-380-4989
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Liquor
Beer & Wine
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SHEEP HERDER TALES TH E WOMAN, TH E WI FE, TH E M OTH E R FROM A STORY BY RAY BALDWIN LOUIS PHOTO BY GARY LANGSTON
Her early life was hard, but after living for eighty years, my grandmother talks of her childhood with enthusiasm and pride. She experienced many hardships throughout her life. She remembers her desire to learn how to weave a rug as a young girl of ten. It was her duty as a woman to learn this great art, for it would sustain her and her family throughout life. It has done so. Even though her husband worked, she toiled and labored continuously with her rugs until, by the time she was in her twenties, she could weave a rug in one day. She, as a woman, a wife, and a mother, was the strength of the home. She held everything together. Along with weaving she cared for the livestock, which eventually numbered some 375 head of sheep and eight horses. As a young girl she had learned well. She was disciplined and was taught how to endure bitter times. When she was six, one of her primary responsibilities was caring for the sheep. She knew life was going to be hard because she listened many times to the old wise ones as they spoke of continuous changes in the future for the Navajo people. She recalls them speaking of the need for young people to strengthen themselves, to better themselves, and to challenge the new times: “Try hard. We cannot always live like this; there will be continuous changes. You must endure these hardships. If you are ever to accomplish any task, it is up to you; you cannot forever look back to settle your problems. If your mind is strong, if you feed into it good things, you will know the good in life; and the good that you do will make you free, and you will have no sorrow.” Many times in the warmth of our hogan, Grandmother spoke of her days as a young girl, emphasizing the need for me to listen carefully so that I could learn from her experiences as well as understand her reasons for the harsh treatment she gave me while learning the ways of The People. She accepted life as it was given, and with what she had—one small pan, a cup and a bowl—she made the best of life without complaint. She was taught to do that; it was the way of her people, and they expected no less and no more.
As a child, Ray Baldwin Louis was raised in the traditional Navajo way. He wrote a series of fascinating short stories about Navajo life and the experiences of his youth. You can read them all on the Discover Navajo website, www.discovernavajo.com. Our thanks to Mr. Louis and Discover Navajo for this excerpt.
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The Navajo Nation Looking toward the future while preserving the past.
Ya´a’atééh
IN THE MIDST OF
four sacred mountains bounded by four great rivers lies the Navajo Nation. A land of stark beauty and contrast, it is larger in land area than some eastern states. It covers 27,000 square miles in parts of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Colorado; and is the largest tribal land in the country. Though they were once reduced to a population of only about 8,000, the Diné, as the people call themselves, number over a quarter of a million today. They are a people dedicated to preserving the ways of the past while looking toward the future. The Navajo Nation is home to some 15 national monuments, tribal parks and historical sites. The Bisti Badlands and De-Na-Zin Wilderness, Monument Valley Tribal Park and Rainbow Bridge National Monument are just a few of the fascinating places to see. For water sports enthusiasts, there are a dozen different lakes and ponds for fishing. Lake Powell, in the northwest corner, has more miles of shoreline than the entire west coast. The rugged, spellbinding beauty of the land combined with the history, distinctive lifestyle, colorful cultural events, and incomparable craftsmanship of its native people will make your visit to the Navajo Nation an unforgettable experience. above: Two Grey Hills Navajo weaver, Esther Etcitty, holds her blanket designed with petroglyph figures in front of early Navajo petroglyphs scratched onto bluffs near Little Water, New Mexico.
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ATTRACTIONS Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness Areas. 42,000 combined acres. Shale and sandstone formations. 37 miles south of Farmington. 599-8900 Carson National Forest Jicarilla Ranger Station. Camping and hunting. 632-2956. www.fs.fed.us/rs/carson Chaco Culture National Historical Park. A World Heritage Site. 13 major ruins. Campsites. 40 miles northeast of Crownpoint. 786-7014. www.nps.gov/chcu Farmington Museum & Visitors Center at Gateway Park. History of the Four Corners area, San Juan Basin geology exhibits, art and tourism information. 1-800-448-1240. www.farmingtonnm.org Navajo Lake State Park. Campsites, fishing and visitor center. 30 miles east of Aztec. 632-2278. www.nmparks.com Salmon Ruins and Heritage Park. Pueblo ruins from the 11th century. Exhibits and artifacts. 2 miles west of Bloomfield. 632-2013 Ship Rock Peak. Formation sacred to the Navajo people rises 1,700 feet from desert floor. 10 miles southwest of Shiprock.
Four Corners Area
Ancient and Native American cultures have left their mark on four states.
right: Aztec Ruins National Monument was an Anasazi community on the Animas River at Aztec, New Mexico.
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best that four states have to offer. Ski the slopes at Purgatory in the winter. Ride the Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in summer. If water sports are more to your liking, head for the San Juan River, Navajo Lake or Vallecito Lake. Breathtaking scenery is available year round. This is the Four Corners, where the state lines of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah all meet at one point. At Four Corners Monument you can tour four states in just moments, but that’s only the beginning of the time you’ll want to spend here. The Apache, Navajo and Ute people are native to this region, but they were not the first tribes here. Visit Chaco Culture National Historic Park and Mesa Verde National Park to glimpse what civilization was like a thousand years ago. Both these places are designated World Heritage Sites. The Canyon de Chelly and Aztec Ruins National Monuments also provide insights into the lifestyles of the early Anasazi and the later Navajo people. The views here are mind numbing in scale. Spectacular Shiprock rises 1500 feet above the valley floor. Monument Valley and Canyonlands were subjects of Ansel Adams photographs and backgrounds for many western movies. This is the West at its best. 116
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Aztec UFO Symposium. 334-9890 26th Annual Apple Blossom Contest Pow Wow. 566-3321 Four Corners Outdoor Expo. 1-888-325-0279 22nd Annual Shiprock Marathon. 368-6303 Mesa Verde Country Indian Arts & West. Culture Fest. 1-800-530-2998 Jun 2-5 Aztec Fiesta Days. 1-888-838-9551 Jul 24 4th Annual Durango 100 Century Bicycle Tour. 330-7374 Sep 1-5 Four Corners Rally in the Rockies. 1-888-901-7701 9-11 Aztec Founders Day & Cowboy Gathering. 1-888-838-9551 29 Shiprock Fair. 1-800-448-1240 Oct 14-15 Four Corners Storytelling Festival. 599-1273 Dec 3 Salmon Ruins Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair. 1-800-448-1240 9 Festival de los Farolitos & Light Parade Aztec. 1-888-838-9551
LOCATION The Four Corners region encompases portions of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah. Farmington is located at the junction of US64/550 and NM371/170, 138 miles northwest of Albuquerque and 122 miles north of Gallup. TOUR ROUTE Take side trips from Farmington on US64/491/57 to Mesa Verde National Monument or Four Corners Monument; on US550 to Aztec Ruins National Monument, Durango and Silverton; or on US64 and Routes 7900/7950 to Chaco Canyon National Historic Park. From Farmington, travel 113 miles south to Thoreau on I-25, another 29 miles east on I-10 to Grants plus 22 miles to Acoma. MORE INFORMATION Navajo Nation 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
Acoma Pueblo Suspended in time for almost a millennium By J. D. Meisner
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WALLED, 370-FOOT SANDSTONE BLUFF IN A VALLEY STUDDED with sacred, towering monoliths, Sky City has remained suspended in time for nearly 100 years. The oldest continuously inhabited community in North America, the mesa-top village is known worldwide for its unique art and profoundly rich culture. Despite the incalculable importance of this special place to its people, the Acoma Tribe welcomes visitors with open arms. Guided tours of the city, and the historically recognized San Esteban del Rey Mission, are given by Acoma guides from the Sky City Cultural Center located at the base of the ancient mesa. Acoma pottery, hand coiled and tempered with walls so thin that they ring with the clarity of a bell have been revered by art collectors for more than a century. Visitors can purchase this exquisite pottery directly from the artists along the tour route in the village, or from the expansive gift shop at the Sky City Cultural Center. A unique weekend getaway awaits. Visit the Sky City Cultural Center and Haak’u Museum; stay in the triple-diamond rated Sky City Casino Hotel; play your favorite slots or table games in our Las-Vegas style casino; take in a show in our VIP Showroom, and treat yourself to some of the best food in the Southwest!
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opposite: Dwellings of the Sky City at Acoma Pueblo may comprise the oldest continuously occupied village in the country. top: The Sky City Casino Hotel attracts I-40 travelers and truckers between Albuquerque and Grants. above: The Sky City was built on a high mesa long before the arrival of Spanish colonizers.
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Sky City Casino. I-40 exit 102, 800 slot machines, Live table games, Bingo, Live entertainment Sky City Hotel.132-rooms, Kings, doubles, 13 two-room suites, Conference center, Pool , Hot tub, Exercise facilities Sky City Travel Center. Gas & Diesel, Showers, Laundry, Hair salon, Smoke shop, Chrome shop, 45 minutes west of Albuquerque on I-40 Call 888.SKY.CITY. Visit us on the web at www.skycity.com
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May 1 Santa Maria’s Feast Day. 1-800-747-0181 or 505-552-0039. Jun 23 San Juan’s Day. 1-800-747-0181. Aug 10 St. Lorenzo’s Day and Fiesta Day. 1-800-747-0181 or 505-552-6654 Sep 2 Harvest Dance and Annual Feast of San Estevan at Acoma Sky City. No photograpy will be allowed. 1-800-747-0181
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Sky City Cultural Center. Acoma Pueblo and Mission are designated as Registered National Historical Landmarks. Guided tours available. 60 miles west of Albuquerque. 1-800-747-0181. www.skycitytourism.com Acoma Sky City Visitor Center & Museum. 1-800-747-0181 or 505-470-4966
LOCATION Sky City Casino is located on I40, 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 / ACOMA PUEBLO
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Old WestCountry THE 1800’S SPIRIT OF DISCOVERY AND EXCITEMENT STILL PERVADES the lifestyles of New Mexico’s Southwest from its high tech plateaus to its meandering rivers. Ghost towns, forts and Indian ruins are the foundation for what’s ahead and early missions provide a vision for survival. 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. Fill the missing pages of your life with the arts, the rugged beauty and the intrigue of Southwest New Mexico. 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.
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About our cover: Dwellings and artifacts found throughout Old West Country portray the architectural ingenuity and artistic creativity of the ancient civilizations that inhabited the region.
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H I STO RY MEXICAN, APACHE AND AMERICAN TURF CONFLICTS throughout the 1800s and the rough and tumble days of early mining and ranching camps produced an energetic and lively era for Old West Country. As Mexico began mining copper in the Silver City area and American settlers arrived from the East, cavalry forts were established on the trade routes to reduce the conflicts between Apaches and settlers. Ft. Seldon near Las Cruces, Ft. Craig between Socorro and Truth or Consequences, Ft. Webster at Santa Rita and in the Mimbres, and Ft. Bayard near Silver City are among those playing important roles in the late 1800s. Settlers moved along El Camino Real through Socorro, Truth or Consequences and Mesilla and westward along the Butterfield Trail from El Paso and Mesilla, through the Deming and Lordsburg areas to California. Noteworthy Old West characters include Billy the Kid, who was raised in Silver City and first jailed in Mesilla, and Pancho Villa, who attacked the United States at Columbus. Area Apache leaders include Geronimo, Mangas Colorado and Cochise. Elfego Baca made a name for himself by holding off 80 Texas cowboys in Reserve, and Butch Cassidy and his gang hid out for a time near Glenwood. Shakespeare, near Lordsburg, lays claim to a whole host of interesting and unsavory characters including the Clantons, Curley Bill and Russian Bill, just to mention a few. Mesilla served as regional headquarters for the Confederate Army and was the site where the Gadsden Purchase was ratified. Reenactments are scheduled throughout the year at the forts, Mesilla, Shakespeare, Socorro and Ft. Bayard. above: A ceremonial pot from the ancient Mimbres culture on display at the Western New Mexico University Museum in Silver City. Left from top: Early Spanish colonizers followed the Rio Grande valley as it passed from present-day El Paso and through Las Cruces, Truth or Consequences, Socorro and on to Santa Fe. San Miguel Mission was originally built by the Spanish in 1598 at Socorro. Cattle were brought to Old West Country in the 1800s and ranching remains a major area industry. Mining ghost town buildings and structures can be found throughout Southwest New Mexico including this old assay building in Kingston. Modern mining on a grand scale near Silver City can be observed at the Santa Rita copper pit, which was initiated by a Spanish soldier in 1803. Right from top: The Silver City Museum is housed in an 1880s Victorian-style home. A bronze sculpture pays tribute to the Buffalo Soldiers stationed at Ft. Seldon north of Las Cruces. A Vietnam veteran’s memorial was erected next to the historic plaza in Socorro. A bust and painting of Geronimo are displayed at the Geronimo Springs Museum in Truth or Consequences.
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from top left: Gran Quivera at Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument includes a Spanish mission and excavated pueblo Indian ruins, all of which were abandoned by the 1670s. A replica of an Anasazi pit house is displayed at the Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces. A mastodon skull found near Elephant Butte Lake can be viewed at Geronimo Springs Museum in Truth or Consequences. From top right: The view from the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument near Silver City. Pottery from the Mimbres Culture is displayed at the Deming Luna Mimbres Museum. Apache spirit figures on a canyon wall above Lake Roberts on the Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway.
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SOCORRO/RESERVE Bat Cave southeast of Horse Springs yielded maize from 3982 BC, squash from 2000 BC and beans from1000 BC. Tulerosa Cave on NM12 near Aragon contained artifacts from periods ranging between 500 BC and AD 1250
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TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES Geronimo Springs Museum displays mastodon and mammoth skulls uncovered west of Elephant Butte Lake and the pottery and artifacts of several ancient cultures.
EVIDENCE OF PREHISTORIC ANIMALS AND CULTURES IN Old West Country includes pre-dinosaur trackways, dinosaur bones and the ruins of early cultures. Footprints of early amphibians were found in the Robledo Mountains of Las Cruces and local mastodon and mammoth skulls are on display at the museum in Truth or Consequences. Museums in Silver City, Deming and Truth or Consequences have impressive collections of prehistoric pottery and early artifacts. The Visitor Center at the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is devoted to the ancient peoples. Western New Mexico University Museum and the Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum display replicas of pit houses that were common in the 12th and 13th centuries. Bat Cave between Reserve and Datil contained maize dated at 3981 BC, squash from 2000 BC and beans from 1000 BC. Tularosa Cave in the same region contained artifacts from periods ranging from 500 BC to AD 1259. Near Quemado, a prehistoric waterway was uncovered revealing a complex array of dams, canals, diverting walls and agricultural terraces from the Tulerosa Phase (AD 1150-1300). The Kwilleylekia Ruins northeast of Cliff is believed to be the last great pueblo of the Salado People inhabited from AD 1425 to 1575 with over 300 rooms and buildings up to four stories. The best-preserved hunting net of human hair ever recovered in the Americas was found in a cave south of Lordsburg. It is over 151 feet long.
LAS CRUCES Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum has replicas of an Anasazi pithouse and corn bin typical of the 12th and 13th centuries.
DEMING Deming Luna Mimbres Museum has a pottery room exhibiting artifacts from the Mimbres and Casas Grandes cultures.
LORDSBURG The best-preserved hunting net of human hair ever recovered in the Americas was discovered in a bat cave south of Lordsburg near the Mexican border. It is on display at the Museum of Arts and Culture in Santa Fe.
Photo by Doug Kahn courtesy Museum of Indian Arts and Culture/Laboratory of Anthropology. Image #26554/11 www.miaclab.org
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above: The best-preserved hunting net made of human hair ever found in the Americas measures 151 feet in length and required the hair from 66 to 67 Indians. It was found perfectly preserved in a dry cave near the Mexican border south of Lordsburg and is on display at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe.
Western New Mexico University Museum houses the world’s largest permanent display of Mimbres pottery and culture. Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument consists of cliff dwellings built in AD 1280 with over 40 rooms and pithouse sites built by the Mogollon culture as early as AD 600. A National Park Service visitor center includes a museum and videos.
CLIFF Kwilleylekia Ruins northeast of Cliff on US180 is believed to be the last great pueblo of the Salado people, consisting of 300 rooms and buildings up to four stories. It was occupied between 1425 and 1575. The ruin was excavated and backfilled.
QUEMADO A prehistoric Indian water system just north of Quemado Lake consisted of dams, canals, diverting walls and agricultural terraces from the Tulerosa phase (AD 1150-1300). PREHISTORIC PERIODS
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VETERANS MEMORIAL WALL A permanent Vietnam Memorial Wall has been erected in Truth or Consequences to honor those who gave their lives for their country. 505-894-3536
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AT T R A C T I O N S DIVERSITY IN THE TERRAIN AND ITS PEOPLES PROVIDES A NICHE FOR every explorer of Old West Country. 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 new adventures in Old West Country. A multitude of recreational opportunities abounds in the Elephant Butte Lake State Park area. The lake offers jet skiing, water skiing, parasailing, windsailing, scuba and fishing opportunities. There are miles of beaches for cookouts and four-wheeling and the surrounding area features hot mineral baths for soothing the aches and pains. 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 just before 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 Augustin. 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 from top left: mobile dish antennas at the Very Large Array west of Socorro form a radio telescope with a 13 mile radius. A period buggy is displayed at the railroad ghost town of Steins west of Lordsburg. The Rio Grande has supported agricultural development as well as weary Spanish and Mexican traders for over 400 years. La Posta de Mesilla has served the region since the 1800s and now houses a colorful Mexican restaurant. Top center, left to right: a permanent Vietnam memorial wall has been erected between Williamsburg and Truth or Consequences. City of Rocks State Park between Deming and Silver City is an eerie cluster of huge monoliths. A dense cactus garden has been cultivated at Pancho Villa State Park in Columbus. Center: The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument consists of 40 rooms built into a series of 5 caves. Bottom center, left to right: Sections of The Catwalk National Recreation Trail near Glenwood cling to canyon walls. Elephant Butte Lake State Park provides a host of recreational opportunities from parasailing to four-wheeling.
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 Elephant Butte, 4 miles east of I-25. A full array of water sporting activities, marinas, campsites and lodging are available. Hot mineral baths and therapy can be enjoyed in nearby Truth or Consequences. 505-744-5421 and 505-894-3536
CITY OF ROCKS STATE PARK A city of giant monoliths protruding unexpectedly from the desert floor is located half way between Deming and Silver City, 5 miles east of US 180. 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. Rockhounds meet regularly in the area southeast of Deming for demonstrations, sales and trading. 505-539-2481.
THE 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.
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.
N. M. FARM & RANCH MUSEUM A large and intriguing display of farm and ranch implements from the early Anasazi to modern times. See live milking demonstrations and special presentations. 505-522-4100.
THE RIO GRANDE New Mexico’s lifeline meanders through the Old West communities of Socorro, Truth or Consequences and Las Cruces. It contributed water and food for early travelers and traders along El Camino Real and now supports industry, agriculture, recreation and individual needs for New Mexico’s central corridor.
OLD MESILLA A picturesque and historic Mexican/Old West plaza is surrounded by a stately church and 1800s buildings packed with shopping and dining opportunities. Additional shopping plazas with a charm all their own are continuing to expand along Avenida de Mesilla. 505-524-3262
FORT SELDEN An 1800s cavalry fort that was utilized by the Buffalo Soldiers. A year-round visitor center and living history demonstrations on weekends May through September. Nineteenth century military encampments second Saturdays monthly yearround. 526-8911
THE PLAINS OF ST. AUGUSTINE The largest and highest grassland in North America. 866-854-3217.
THE CIBOLA NATIONAL FOREST – MAGDALENA DISTRICT Made up of the largest collection of historic ranchlands in New Mexico. 505-854-2281.
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Socorro History and Space Age technology walk hand in hand
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EVOLVED INTO A center for space technology from its humble beginnings as a rest stop on El Camino Real. 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 the far reaches of the universe, 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. Augustine. 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. San Miguel Mission, dating back to as early as 1598, maintains the historic perspective of Socorro and the surrounding region. Spanish colonists had the church built on the trade route between Mexico City and Santa Fe, and it continues to actively serve the parish today. Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument consists of three major sites where Spanish Franciscan missions were build amidst Pueblo Indian settlements in the early 17th century. By the 1670s, however, the entire district was depopulated. Mission walls are still standing at each of the sites and the pueblo of Las Humanas at the Gran Quivira site has been partially excavated. 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 migratory waterfowl. Honking Snow Geese and Sandhill Cranes are among the 377 identified species observed and filmed from unobtrusive decks along the edges of shallow marshlands. The visitor center is open daily year-round. Festival of the Cranes is held mid-November with special programs on migratory birds. The Mineralogical Museum on the university campus houses the state's largest mineral collections including fossils and over 9500 mineral specimens. Annual celebrations bring back the rough and tumble days of early mining. Twelve miles east of San Antonio is the Trinity Site where the first atomic bomb exploded in 1945. The site is open to visitors twice a year. Hikers and picnickers will enjoy the Langmuir Laboratory area in Cibola National Forest. Lightning and thunderstorm research is conducted in July and August. left: Abo is one of three remote Pueblo Indian trade communities in the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument where 17th century Spanish Franciscans erected significant mission church structures. right: Whooping Cranes stop to feed at the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge.
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Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. Visitor center, auto tour, hiking and year-round birding. 16 miles south of Socorro. 838-2120. www.friendsofthebosque.org Cibola National Forest – Magdalena District. Made up of the largest collection of historic ranchlands in New Mexico. 854-2281 Old Kelly Mine. Mine ruins and many wonderful specimens for rockhounds. 3 miles south of Magdalena. 866-854-3217 www.magdalena-nm.com Mineralogical Museum. More than 9,500 mineral specimens. Fossils. 835-5420. www.geoinfo.nmt.edu NM Institute of Mining and Technology. 801 Leroy Pl. 1-800-428-8324 N.M. Performing Arts Series. Call for schedule. 835-5688. www.nmt.edu/~pas/ Plains of St. Augustine. The largest and highest grasslands in North America. 866-854-3217 Trinity Site. Site of world’s first atomic bomb explosion. Open twice a year; the first Saturday in April and October. 479-6124 The Boxcar Museum. Local history, artifacts of Wild West, mining, cattle drives, circa 1885-1930. Located next to AT&SF Railroad Depot. 108 N. Main St. 505-854-2261 www.magdalena-nm.com Very Large Array National Radio Astronomy Observatory. Visitor center, self-guided tours, world’s largest radio-telescope array on the Plains of San Augustin. 835-7000. www.nrao.ed
LOCATION Socorro is located at the junction of 1-25 and US60. Nearby is Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. Magdalena is 27 miles west of Socorro on US60. TOUR ROUTE Travel 108 miles west on US60 through Magdalena and the VLA to Quemado; 41 miles south on NM32 past Quemado Lake to Apache Creek; 12 miles west on NM12 to Reserve. OR: Travel south 72 miles on I-25 to Truth or Consequences. MORE INFORMATION Socorro Chamber of Commerce (505) 835-0424 www.socorro-nm.com
Home to... Wildlife Sanctuaries Ancient Ruins and Historical Sites Scientific Research and Education Art Galleries and Performance Arts Technological Advancements New Mexico’s Best Green Chili One of New Mexico’s Best Public Golf Courses
City of Socorro Visitors & Tourism Dept. 505-835-0424 tourism@socorronm.gov www.socorro-nm.com
The Very Large Array National Radio Astronomy Observatory 27 Radio Telescopes 52 miles west of Socorro on Hwy. 60
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Truth or Consequences A great place to wake up your senses
THE MEANDERING
RIO GRANDE AND TWO OF NEW MEXICO’S
largest lakes provide incomparable opportunities for recreation and the relief of urban stress. Truth or Consequences struck a deal with Ralph Edwards in 1950, changing its name to that of the famous television host’s game show, but it is most certainly the water that brings people to this desert oasis. Well-developed camping and water sports facilities and bathhouses fed by natural hot springs beckon enthusiasts from across the Southwest. An array of water sporting and camping facilities is 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. There is public access throughout the county for biking, hiking, 4wheeling, motocross, rock hounding, and birding. 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 and ayurvedic science. Apaches and early settlers first recognized the healthful aspects of the hot mineral waters as far back as the 1800s. 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 cluster of deep matates, or corn grinding holes, at Ralph Edwards Riverside Park is evidence of the Indian’s long-term presence. A Veterans Memorial Wall has been permanently erected overlooking the Rio Grande at Williamsburg. Nearby mountains offer scenic byways, the quaint village of Hillsboro and the ghost towns of Kingston, Chloride and Winston.
Apaches and early settlers first recognized the healthful aspects of the hot mineral waters as far back as the 1800's. opposite: Deep matates, or corn grinding holes, on the edge of Ralph Edwards Riverside Park are an indication that Indian peoples have been drawn to the hot springs area for centuries. right: A diverse array of water sports, camping, hiking, four-wheeling and birding are available in the area’s state parks. TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES
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Numerous art galleries are also located in Truth or Consequences.
Elephant Butte Inn 47Rooms Overlooking Elephant Butte Lake Pool & Fitness Room Ivory Tusk Tavern & Restaurant Banquet & Meeting Facilities Hwy. 195, Elephant Butte, NM
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GERONIMO SPRINGS MUSEUM Collection of local artifacts, including arrowheads, fetishes, and Mimbres (black on white) pottery. Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm 211 Main Street Truth or Consequences, NM 87901 505-894-6600 www.geronimotrail.com
RESOURCE DIRECTORY Hodges Corner Restaurant We specialize in home style cooking. Weekends and Holidays. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Open 7 days, daily buffets, Sat. & Sun. breakfast buffet. Mexican, American and to go orders. 505-744-5626 915 Hwy. 195, Elephant Butte, N.M. 87935 Barber Shop Café Located in Historical Hillsboro. Come and enjoy our great food in an original 1880’s building. 505-895-5283 200 Main Street, Hillsboro, N.M. 88042
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Elephant Butte Lake State Park. Visitor Center, campsites, showers, picnicking and boat launch sites. Fishing, water skiing, jet skiing, sailing, windsurfing and scuba diving. Caballo Lake State Park. Visitor Center, campsites, showers, picnicking and boat launch sites. Fishing and sailing. Percha Dam State Park. Fishing, picnicking, campsites and showers. Ralph Edwards Riverside Park. Downtown Truth or Consequences, picnicking on the banks of the Rio Grande. Rio Grande River. Picnicking, kayaking, fishing, boating, rock hounding, primitive camping, bird and wildlife watching. Geronimo Trail Scenic Byway. Southwest from Truth or Consequences through Hillsboro and Kingston and across Emory Pass to San Lorenzo; and northwest from Truth or Consequences through Elephant Butte, Cuchillo, WinstonChloride and Beaverhead. Emory Pass Scenic Vista. Five-mile trail from NM152 to the lookout tower on Hillsboro Peak. ATTRACTIONS Black Range Ranger District. Camping, hiking, picnicking. 894-6677 Caballo Lake State Park. Boat launch sites, campsites, picnicking and visitor center. 743-3942 Elephant Butte Lake State Park. Campsites, visitor center, water sports and trails. 744-5421 Geronimo Springs Museum. Area history, pottery collections and minerals. 211 Main St. 894-6600 San Felipe Winery. 843-8171 T or C Hot Springs. Indoor tubs, bath houses and saunas. 1-505-894-3536 above: Elephant Butte Lake State Park is one of New Mexico’s leading recreation areas with year-round activities for all ages. Opposite: The bust of Spanish colonizer, Don Juan de Onate, is part of a tribute to the cultures that influenced the Truth or Consequences area and is displayed in the Geronimo Springs Museum.
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Gathering of the Quilts, T. C. Civic Ctr. (505-744-5472) Pecan Festival, Cuchillo (505-743-3201) Easter Sunrise Service, E. Butte Lake (505-744-5421) N.M. High School Rodeo, T. or C. Old Time Fiddler’s Contest, T. or C. (505-894-1506) Fiesta Golf Tournament, T. or C. (505-894-2603) Fiesta Rodeo, T. or C. (505-894-2477) Fiesta, T. or C. (505-894-2946) Fiesta and Fiesta Rodeo, T. or C. (505-894-2946) Fiesta Open Fishing Tourn., E. Butte Lk. (505-744-5421) Burel Bailey Memorial Trap Shoot (505-894-3536) Winston Spring Fiesta, Winston (505-743-2736) Chili Cook-Off, Elephant Butte Lake (505-894-3264) Junior Open Bass Anglers, E. Butte Lk. (505-744-5421) Fireworks, E. Butte Lk. (505-744-4708 or 744-5421) Lion’s Club Carp Round-Up (505-744-4979) Hillsboro Apple Festival, Hillsboro Hatch Chili Festival, Hatch Elephant Butte 25th Annual Balloon Regatta, Elephant Butte Lake (505-744-4708) 23-25 Elephant Days, Elephant Butte, (505-744-4708) Oct 8-9 Sierra County Fair, Williamsburg (505-894-3536) 14-16 Old Time Fiddler’s Contest, T. or C. (505-894-1506) 29 Pumpkin Bowl, Elephant Butte Lake (505-744-5421) Nov 5 Veteran’s Memorial Park Motorcycle Rally, T. or C. (505-894-3617) 12 Veteran’s Day Car Show, T. or C. (505-894-6900) 16-20 Festival of the Cranes, Bosque Del Apache (505-835-1828) 26 Lion’s Club Yard Sale, Elephant Butte (505-894-7241) Dec 3 Christmas in the Foothills, Hillsboro 3 Christmas Jubilee, T. or C. (505-894-3536) 10 Beachwalk Luminaria Festival & Floating Lights Parade, Elephant Butte Lake (505-744-4708) 11 Drag Boat Races, Elephant Butte Lake, Call for dates: (505-263-6568)
LOCATION Truth or Consequences is located on I-25 by Elephant Butte Lake State Park in the hot springs region of the Rio Grande. Elephant Butte is 5 miles north. 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 of Commerce (505) 894-3536 Elephant Butte Chamber of Commerce (505) 744-4608
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Catron County Reserve, Glenwood, Mogollon, Quemado, Quemado Lake, Datil, Pie Town, Apache Creek
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M O U N TA I N R E C R E AT I O N A L OPPORTUNITIES SURROUNDS the villages of Catron County. Wilderness trails, trout streams and small recreational lakes are scattered across massive tracts of pinon, juniper, and ponderosa forests. The Catwalk National Recreation Trail east of Glenwood includes picnic grounds among huge cottonwood trees and long steel walkways clinging to the sides of narrow bluffs. From Glenwood, travelers can take a side trip on a narrow paved road that winds into the mountains to the mining ghost town of Mogollon. A well maintained dirt road from Mogollon skirts the northern edge of the Gila Wilderness through excellent fishing and camping sites before circling back to Reserve. Reserve is absorbed in its colorful past that includes El Fuego Baca, (El Fuego means “The Fire� who reportedly took on 80 Texas cowboys in a 36-hour shootout resulting from abuse of local Hispanics. The abuse stopped and the 19-year old Baca returned to Socorro unscathed. A bronze sculpture of Baca is in progress. A statue and museum are planned.
left: Catwalks cross boulders and cling to the sides of narrow canyon cliffs at Catwalk National Recreation Trail near Glenwood. opposite: Below the Snow Lake camping and recreation area, Snow Creek immediately flows into the limited access Gila Wilderness area.
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UNITED COUNTRY AMERICAN WEST PROPERTIES, INC. We specialize in offering a variety of the finest properties available in Western New Mexico, from Hunting and Agricultural properties to Homes, Mountain Cabins and Forest In Holdings. Let us show you why New Mexico is called the Land of Enchantment. P.O. Box 99•Datil, NM 87821•Office: 505-772-5333
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FRISCO STABLES Art – Antiques – Collectibles Unique gift items, something for everyone. Fantastic Hispanic Art by well known local artist Jose Andres Giron. P.O. Box 545 • Reserve, NM 87830 505-533-6968 www.artegiron.com
At Apache Creek on NM12, there are campgrounds and an archeological interpretive site. From Apache Creek, scenic NM32 leads to Quemado Lake with well-developed camp facilities. Electric motor boats are allowed. Horseback riding and wilderness pack trips are available throughout the communities. EVENTS May 14 TBA Jul 4 TBA TBA TBA Aug TBA Sep 10 TBA TBA Nov TBA Dec 24
Spring Fiesta des Artes. 539-2711 Cinco de Mayo Celebration in Reserve. 539-2711 July 4th Celebrations in Glenwood, Quemado and Reserve. 539-2711 Frisco Cowbelles’ Annual BBQ, Western Fine Arts Auction & Dance. 539-2711 Catron County Heritage Festival in Reserve. 539-2711 Luna Pioneer Days and Rodeo. 539-2711 Catron County Fair and Rodeo. 539-2711 Pie Town Pie Festival. 539-2711 Scorpion Sting Endurance Ride, Glenwood. 539-2711 Raspberry Festival in Reserve. 539-2711 5th Annual Glenwood Open Cowboy Golf Tournament. 539-2711 Live Nativity and Town Lighting. 539-2711
ATTRACTIONS Alma. Ghost town 7 miles north of Glenwood. The Catwalk. Trail over suspended bridges in White Water Canyon. 5 miles east of Glenwood. 539-2711 Clairmont. Ghost town 19 miles northeast of Glenwood. 533-6922 Mogollon. Ghost town 13 miles northeast of Glenwood. Snow Lake. In the Gila National Forest. Camping and fishing. 47 miles northeast of Glenwood. WS Cemetary. WS Ranch B & B, Alma, 7 miles north of Glenwood. 539-2513 Cooney’s Tomb. Alma, 7 miles north of Glenwood. Quemado Lake. Camping and fishing, 11 miles south of Quemado.
LOCATION Quemado is located on US60 with Quemado Lake just off NM32 between Quemado and Apache Creek. Apache Creek and Reserve are located on NM12. Glenwood is on US180 with Mogollon to the east on NM159. TOUR Travel 36 miles south on US180 to Glenwood, with a side trip on NM159 to Mogollon. Travel 22 miles south on US180 to Buckhorn and another 11 miles to the Cliff/Gila area. MORE INFORMATION Catron County Chamber (505) 533-6116 Glenwood Chamber (505)539-2711
WHITE WATER MOTEL Enjoy the Whitewater River from your balcony. Relax and enjoy vacationing at our retreat in the rugged mountains and forests surrounding Glenwood, New Mexico. P.O. Box 158 • Glenwood, NM 88039 505-539-2581 www.gilanet.com/whitewatermotel THE WS RANCH BED & BREAKFAST Established in 1881 this historic ranch in Alma, NM now welcomes guests and horses. Experience frontier history and tradition, and unwind in rustic yet elegant bunkhouse accommodations. HC 61 Box 170 • Glenwood, NM 88039 505-539-2513 www.wslandandcattlecompany.com HIDDEN SPRINGS INN Absolute Comfort and affordable luxury in Catron County. Just 7 miles west of Reserve on Hwy. 180. Book your reservation on-line today. 1 ⁄4 mile south of Hwy. 12 & 180 intersection, Reserve, NM 87830 • 505-533-6146 www.thehiddenspringsinn.com QUEMADO LAND & CATTLE COMPANY Specializing in Recreational and Mountain Vacation home sites with utilities in a gated master planned community. Deed restricted, world class hunting and fishing. Owner financing available. P.O. Box 188 • Quemado, NM 87829 505-773-4590 • beverly@gilanet.com www.quemadolake.com APACHE RV PARK Hunting, fishing and lots of outdoor enjoyment. Located 9 miles north of Reserve in the heart of elk country Showers,laundry, propane and pull through spaces. HC 62 Box 650A • Reserve, NM 87830 505-533-6166 GLENWOOD REALTY Ranches - Farms - Residential - Commercial. An experienced team for all your Real Estate needs. Darrel Allred, Qualifying Broker. Misty Riegel, Associate Broker. P.O. Box 38 • Glenwood, NM 88039 505-539-2711 • Fax: 505-539-2722 www.realestate4newmexico.com Email: info@realestate4newmexico.com
Cliff, Gila & Buckhorn A beautiful area for outdoor enthusiasts.
THE GILA RIVER
BREAKS OUT OF THE MOGOLLON MOUNTAINS INTO A LUSH FARMING valley and grassland region near the villages of Gila, Cliff and Buckhorn. Birding, fishing, hiking, horseback riding and secluded areas with outstanding vistas are the ingredients that attract both local and outside interest to this sparsely populated area. Government and privately protected riparian areas provide excellent bird and wildlife sanctuaries along the river and adjoining drainages. Casitas de Gila has successfully promoted its remote guesthouses nationally for people seeking a little solitude in a secluded canyon full of wildlife. In addition, nearby Bill Evans Lake offers trout fishing and primitive camping. Rolling grasslands in the Cliff/Buckhorn area abruptly give way to the rugged mountains encompassed by the nation’s first wilderness area. Deer and antelope still roam the foothills and steal apples from local gardens, indicating that all is well in the natural balance. Rocky Mountain Big Horn sheep have been reintroduced and are seasonally evident in the rugged
above: A valley of cottonwood trees and farmland follows the Gila River from the Mogollon Mountains to the Arizona border. opposite: Fall colors at Bear Creek near the Casitas de Gila Guesthouses and Gallery is a prime example of the beauty to be found in the Cliff-Gila area.
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terrain. Mogollon Vista has secured a shared riparian area in the middle of its development near Cliff to attract wildlife and to enhance and promote the natural attributes of the land. Unique horseback experiences are provided at the Double E Guest Ranch near Gila, including cattle roundups, mounted shooting clinics, horsemanship skills clinics, nature rides and cowgirl camps. Ancient cultures hunted, gathered, fished and tried their hands at primitive farming in the area. The Kwilleylekia Ruins northeast of Cliff are believed to be the last great pueblo of the Salado People, inhabited from AD 1425 to 1575 with over 300 rooms and buildings up to four stories.
EVENTS
Grant County Fair. Last weekend in September 29th through Oct 2nd
ATTRACTIONS Bill Evans Lake. Fishing and primitive camping, 12 miles south of Cliff. Aldo Leopold Vista. picnic and wilderness interpretive site, 6 miles north of Buckhorn. Turkey Creek. primitive trout stream northeast of Gila.
LOCATION Gila is located on the Gila River at the junction of NM211 and NM153, two miles north of US180. Cliff is located at the junction of the Gila River and US180. Buckhorn straddles US180 on the grasslands below the Mogollon Mountains. TOUR Travel 26 miles south on US180 to Silver City MORE INFORMATION Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce 505-538-3785 1-800-548-9378 www.silvercity.org
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Silver City One of the Nation’s Top Small Towns
EVOLVING FROM
A LATE 1800S MINING CAMP TO A BUSTLING MECCA FOR art and recreation, Silver City’s 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. Seemingly perfect weather and a host of outdoor attractions make Silver City an excellent choice for both visiting and relocating. A Billy the Kid-era cabin donated by movie director Ron Howard from the movie The Missing opens the door to the historic downtown district packed full of restaurants, galleries, museums, day spas, coffee shops, and boutiques. The Victorian architecture, chapels and churches add the final touch to this special setting. Perched on the edge of a three million acre national forest with over 1500 miles of trails, recreation is an important element of Silver City’s lifestyle and certainly its biggest tourist attraction. The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, surrounded on three sides by the first wilderness area designated by Congress, offers not only a glimpse into the ancient Mogollon culture, but endless opportunities for camping, hiking, pack trips, horseback riding, fishing, biking or simply a leisurely drive through magnificent scenic vistas. A monument recognizing the Apache chief, Geronimo, who was born at the headwaters of the Gila River, has been erected at the Gila Cliff Dwellings visitor center. The center highlights the prehistoric cultures that inhabited the cliffs and pithouses of the region and provides information on the history, geology, flora and fauna of the area. Over 20 birding areas have been designated in a variety of habitats surrounding Silver City that attract 339 species, including 10 species of hummingbirds. A hummingbird festival is held annually near Lake Roberts.
Silver City is consistantly rated as one of the Best Places to Live and Retire in the USA!
opposite: An ancient village was housed within five caves at the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. right: An artifact from the Mimbres Culture that flourished in the area during the 12th and 13th centuries. SILVER CITY
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Lake Roberts, Bill Evans Lake and Bear Canyon Lake, the historic village of Pinos Altos, the peaceful Mimbres River Valley, developed and undeveloped hot springs, City of Rocks State Park and the breath-taking Chino open-pit mine are scattered across the immediate area. 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 Warm Springs Apache Pow Wow make Silver City a major events destination. An array of cultural, sporting and educational functions fills remaining gaps. Ft. Bayard, an 1863 U.S. infantry post just east of Silver City, housed the “Medal of Honor” buffalo soldiers and is now a state hospital with officer’s quarters still in use. The fort has been designated a National Landmark and includes a national cemetery and buffalo soldier statue. Silver City’s four-year university with masters programs, continuing education classes, intercollegiate sports and a strong arts program is a powerful contributor to the community. Beginning as a teachers college in the late 1800s, its education programs continue to be its primary focus. A great place for urban stress relief, Silver City’s shops, museums and galleries are within walking distance from bed & breakfast facilities, a turn of the century hotel and excellent day spa facilities.
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top: 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.
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& C U LT U R E RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE NATION’S CULTURALLY PROGRESSIVE small communities, Silver City broke into the top three slots of Modern Maturity’s Best Small Towns in America, was listed by John Villani as one of The Hundred Best Small Art Towns in America and chosen by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in its Dozen Distinctive Destinations-2002. The strong visual and performing arts activities, museums and the renovated historic district have created an end-destination worthy of America’s culture-hungry travelers. A wide range of galleries and creative 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 season that includes 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. On the local level, community and university drama presentations and a melodrama series keep performers active. 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 permanent display of artifacts from the intriguing 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 a commitment to enduring architecture. Silver City is a showcase for the region’s visual and performing arts. Area galleries include (clockwise from top) Lois Duffy Studio, Leyba & Ingalls Eclectic Art Supplies & Gallery and Elemental Arts. The Epic of Gilgamesh is performed by local actors at the Western New Mexico University Fine Arts Theater. The famed potters from Mata Ortiz, Mexico, sell their wares and demonstrate the art of pottery making at the annual Fiesta de la Olla. An enthusiastic Youth Mural Program is supported by area artists, clubs, the arts council, the DWI Task Force and the community as a whole.
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Greg Brown, Folk Series at the Opera House, Pinos Altos. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289 2nd Annual Red Paint Powwow. 538-3785 Gregory Popovich Comedy Pet Theater. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289 Grant County Community Concert Association: Westwind Brass. 538-0203 Harry Manx, Folk Series at the Opera House, Pinos Altos. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289 Annual Mardi Gras Dinner and Auction. 388-2331 MRAC Gallery Opening Reception for Judith Hilmer. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289 A Chocolate Fantasia in Historic Downtown District. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289 Celtic Double Bill: Teada and Cathy Ryan. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289 “Go Figure.” Statewide Exhibition juried by Delmas Howe. 538-6517 Robin and Linda Williams. Folk Series at the Opera House, Pinos Altos. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289 Ft. Bayard Historic Society Annual Tea. 388-4477 Grant County Community Concert Association: Antonio Pompa-Baldi & Emanuela Friscioni, Duo Pianists. 538-0203 “PHONK” Scrap Arts Music. 538-2505 or 1-888758-7289 MRAC Gallery Opening for Ann Simonsen & Jeff Turner. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289 Melanie Hersch. Folk Series at the Opera House, Pinos Altos. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289 Juried Student Art Show at WNMU’s Francis McCray Gallery. 538-6517 19th Ann. Tour of the Gila Bicycle Race. 388-3222 8th Annual Celebration of Spring in Historic Downtown Silver City. 534-1700 Grant County Community Concert Association: Robert Post, Physical Comedian. 538-0203 10th Annual Silver City Blues Festival. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289 Ft Bayard Run. 388-3475 Wild, Wild West Pro Rodeo. 388-2586 2nd Annual Viva Santa Clara Fiesta. 537-2443 2nd Ever Millie and Billy Ball at the Wherehouse. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289 Independence Day Parade in Historic Downtown Silver City. 534-1700 Frontier Days Rodeo. 534-5030 Fiesta de la Olla. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289 25th Annual Gun Show. 388-2360 Annual St. Vincent de Paul Fiesta. 538-9373
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 mid $70’s. Definitely a place to explore!
501 Silver Heights Blvd. • Silver City, NM Sep TBA Annual Billy Casper Golf Tournament. 538-5041 TBA Annual Gila Thunder Run. 388-2427 3-5 12th Annual San Vicente Art Fair in Big Ditch Park. 534-4401 Annual Gem & Mineral Show. 538-3216 16-18 Ft. Bayard Historic Days. 388-4477 24 Frula Balkan Folk Dance Group. 538-2505 Oct 8-11 Weekend at the Galleries. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289 Nov 1-2 Dia de los Muertos. 538-2505 26 15th Annual MainStreet Lighted Christmas Parade. 534-1700 Dec TBA Annual Festival of the Trees. 534-0261 TBA 21st Annual Victorian Christmas Evening. 538-5921
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TheCelebrating Palace Hotel 100 Years Located in the downtown historic district. Reminiscent of a small hotel in the European Tradition. • Affordable Rates • 18 Rooms & Suites • Continental Breakfast 106 W. Broadway Silver City, NM 88061
ATTRACTIONS Big Ditch Park. Park formed when flood lowered Main St. 55 feet. In town. Fort Bayard. U.S. Infantry post built in 1863. Housed Buffalo Soldiers. 10 miles east of Silver City. Gila National Forest/Silver City Ranger District. 3005 E. Camino del Bosque. 388-8201. www.fs.fed.us/r3/gila Kneeling Nun. Natural monolith resembling praying nun. 15 miles east of Silver City. Mimbres Region Arts Council. Scheduled events held throughout the year. 758-7289. www.mrac.cc Royal Scepter Mineral Museum. Rock shop, jewelry and gifts. 1805 Little Walnut. 538-9001. www.zianet.com/royal-scepter San Vicente Art Walks. Self-guided tour. Call for brochure with map showing galleries and studios within walking distance in downtown Silver City. 1-800-548-9378 Silver City Museum. Area history, Indian artifacts, mining exhibits and Victorian furnishings. 312 W. Broadway. 538-5921. www.silvercitymuseum.org Western N. M. University Museum. Local and natural history including world’s largest exhibit of Mimbres pottery. 1000 W. College. 538-6386. www.wnmu.edu/univ/museum.htm
LOCATION Silver City is at the junction of US180 and NM90. The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is north on NM15. TOUR Travel 44 miles southwest on NM90 and US70 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
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Holiday Inn Express 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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Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway Pinos Altos, Fort Bayard, Lake Roberts, Gila Hot Springs, Mimbres, San Lorenzo
THE TRAIL OF THE
MOUNTAIN SPIRITS SCENIC BYWAY TRAVERSES THE rugged mountains and canyons of Southwest New Mexico, winds through peaceful farming valleys and historic villages and skirts around the edge of a massive world-class mining operation. It highlights the eras of prehistoric cultures, nomadic Apache warriors, early settlers and miners and the Buffalo Soldiers who sought to keep the peace. The trail is a series of breathtaking vistas and it is a timeline of cultural significance. Starting in the historic mountain village of Pinos Altos, the discovery of gold in 1859 created a boomtown. Today, the gold is gone, but the Old West character remains. Memorabilia and artifacts of gun fighters, Apache warriors and the ancient Mimbres culture are displayed in local establishments. A replica of Fort Cobre, a log cabin schoolhouse and the old Hearst Church Art Gallery reminisce bygone times. NM15 takes the traveler deep into the three-million acre Gila National Forest. The road above: The Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic byway offers numerous breathtaking vistas of the Gila and Aldo Leopold Wilderness Areas. opposite: At the Gila Cliff dwellings visitor center, a monument recognizing the birthplace of Apache Chief Geronimo was blessed by his great-grandson Harlyn and wife Karen Geronimo.
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Bear Creek Motel & Cabins 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.
winds past campgrounds and wilderness vistas to the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. A visitor center explains the life of the ancient Mogollon culture that inhabited the area. The byway backtracks to picturesque Sapillo Creek on NM 35 and circles around Lake Roberts. Sandstone cliffs, marshes, campgrounds, lodges and an abundance of hiking, photo and birding opportunities create a year-round attraction. Crossing the Continental Divide, the byway drops into the Mimbres River farming valley with good food and more photo opportunities. The church at San Lorenzo was built in the latter 1800s. NM152 passes the Santa Rita open pit copper mine that initially mined high-grade ore for the Mexican mint. Today, mountains have literally been moved for the red metal. The final stop on US180 to Silver City is Ft. Bayard Hospital. Established in 1863 as a center of operations for the Buffalo Soldiers, it is now a National Landmark with a national cemetery, game preserve and a Buffalo Soldier statue. EVENTS Jun Jul Oct
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505-388-4501 888-388-4515 P.O. Box 53082 Pinos Altos, NM 88053
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BUCKHORN SALOON & OPERA HOUSE Serving Fine Food & Wine Steak • Seafood • Chicken Burgers • S a l a d s • D e s s e r t s
Saloon Opens ✦ 3 pm Dinner ✦ 6 -10 pm Closed Sundays
505.538.9911 7 Miles North of Silver City On Highway 15 in Historic Pinos Altos
Spirit Canyon Lodge & Cafe Birding • Fishing • Hiking Forest Trails • Indian Ruins Ghost Towns • Hot Springs Gila Cliff Dwellings
7th Annual Pinos Altos Art Fair. 388-4202 2nd Annual Backyard Hummingbird Festival. Email HBNM@gilanet.com Annual Pinos Altos October Fiesta fund-raiser for Pinos Altos Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. 538-0204
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ATTRACTIONS Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. Cliff dwelling ruins from the 13th century. 44 miles north of Silver City. 536-9461 Greyfeather Lodge. Hummingbird banding, birding, fishing and stargazing. 28 miles north of Silver City. 536-3206. www.greyfeathers.com Lake Roberts. Camping and trout fishing. 40 miles north of Silver City. Lightfeather Hot Spring. Near Gila Cliff Dwellings Visitor Center. 30 minute walk includes 2 river crossings. 536-9461 Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway. Loops north on NM15 to Gila Cliff Dwellings Nat’l. Monument, southeast on NM35, and west on NM154 and US180. Hearst Church. Seasonal museum and art gallery. Built in 1898 with Hearst money. In town. Pinos Altos Melodrama Theater. Adjacent to the Buckhorn Saloon in the Pinos Altos Opera House. Great fun! Original melodramas. Call for seasonal schedule. 388-3848
LOCATION The scenic side trip loops north from Silver City and includes forest vistas, cliff dwellings, lakes, farmlands, historic villages, forts and mining operations. TOUR Travel north from Silver City on NM15 through Pinos Altos to the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument.Travel east on NM35 past Lake Roberts and through the Mimbres Valley. Travel west on NM152 past Santa Rita copper pit and on US180 past Ft. Bayard and return to Silver City MORE INFORMATION Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce 505-538-3785 1-800-548-9378 www.silvercity.org
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THE CATTLE GUARD RESTAURANT Enjoy American & Mexican Meals, Beer & Wine in the warm abiance of a real log structure. 11am - 8pm Thursday-Monday 3668 Hwy. 35 (Mile Marker 11 on Hwy. 35) 505.536.3066 LAKE ROBERTS CABINS & GENERAL STORE Comfy Cabins, Beautiful Surroundings. Hike in the Gila National Forest, Hunt, Fish, Star Gaze, Go Birding...or Just Relax in the Mountains. Easy Drive from Tucson, El Paso or Las Cruces, but worlds away! 505.536.9929 • bokydd@gilanet.com TIM DONOVAN In the Mimbres Tim Donavan knows Land and Homes! A Real Estate professional whose experience will simplify your search for just the right property.
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Lordsburg The real thing: Taste the true flavor of the Old West
THE OLD WEST
above: An old stage coach is among thousands of Old West artifacts displayed at the railroad ghost town of Steins. right: A Tlaloc figurine was found in a cave near the Mexican border and is on display at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe. opposite: Several buildings remain of the authentic and often rowdy ghost town of Shakespear, just south of Lordsburg.
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GHOST TOWNS OF THE LORDSBURG AREA KEEP AN EXCITING CHAPTER OF American history alive and accessible. Shakespeare to the south is the most authentic ghost town in the west and the tales of “thievin’, cheatin’ and hangin’” are periodically reenacted and published. Steins to the west is a railroad town that is a total delight to visit. A host of dignitaries are given tribute in the Lordsburg-Hidalgo County Museum. Elizabeth Garrett, blind daughter of legendary Sheriff Pat Garrett, penned parts of the New Mexico state song in Lordsburg. Charles Lindbergh landed in the “Spirit of St. Louis” and dedicated the Lordsburg airport in 1927. There are tidbits of information you won’t find anywhere else about silent cowboy movie star Tom Mix, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and territorial governor and Ben Hur author Lew Wallace. Artwork in the tiny village of Rodeo, southwest of Lordsburg, will amaze you without breaking your retirement portfolio.
Rodeo is also the gateway to the Chiricahua Mountains and the location of Geronimo’s surrender. The Lordsburg area was an overlap of ancient cultures. Mimbres and Casas Grandes treasures were found in caves near the Mexican border, including the bestpreserved hunting net made of human hair ever found in the Americas. The net measures 151 feet in length and required the hair from 66 to 67 Indians. A colorful Tlaloc figurine was also found in the caves. Made of yucca stalk, the figurine appears to have been a rain effigy. EVENTS Jan TBA Jul 4 Aug TBA TBA Dec 2 Oct thru May Oct TBA
Lions Club Gun Show. 542-9864 July 4th Activities and 5K Run. 542-9864 The Ranch Rodeo. 542-9864 Hidalgo County Fair. 542-9864 Annual Lighted Parade and Moonlight Madness. 542-9864 Granite Gap Ghost Mining Camp. 495-5012 St. Joseph’s Annual Bazaar. 542-9864
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Shakespeare Ghost Town. Open monthly for guided tours. Call for schedule. 2.5 miles southwest of Lordsburg. 542-9034 Steins. Railroad ghost town located 20 miles southwest of Lordsburg. Open 363 days a year. 542-9791
LOCATION Lordsburg is located on I-10. Nearby are 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
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ROGER MCKASSON
MAKING RODEO, NEW MEXICO HOME “I WANT TO BE KNOWN FOR A VARIETY OF STYLES and subjects, not just a cookie cutter production line,” states Roger McKasson, artist and studio/gallery owner in the tiny southwest art community of Rodeo, New Mexico. He works with acrylics, oils, watercolors and pastels for his paintings and drawings, and he is an accomplished bronze sculptor. “Like all artists, I want to leave a mark through my art that will be appreciated by future generations.” Roger’s primary subject is the female figure. “I like the poses and the expressions that women can create as well as the variety of colors that are available to their subject matter. I create a light softness with a watercolor technique that I developed for my style. My watercolors have an almost pastel quality to them.” “Most of my images are of a minimalist style. I believe it is the pose and the expression of the subject that creates the composition of my figurative paintings, not how much clutter I can put in the background. Think about it! When you see a beautiful woman in a room do you look at her or the way the room is decorated? I leave the decorations out or include only that which is needed to enhance the figure and the mood.” “For landscapes, I like to paint in oils. Since I love bright colors, I recently have been working with those that can be used to create places you might find in a Greek Isle setting. I have noticed how southwestern architecture and that of the Greek Isles, with the exception of color, are nearly the same. One uses tans and the other whites for the exteriors but the architectural style is strikingly similar.” Reflecting his capabilities as a sculptor, the Lordsburg/Hidalgo County Chamber of Commerce commissioned McKasson to make a bronze sculpture for New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson. The special edition of the work, titled “Spirit Woman,” can be seen in the Governor’s Santa Fe office. Roger’s subjects include women from all walks of life and landscapes of Taos Pueblo, the Greek Isles and elsewhere. His bronzes are of Native American images, African Americans, Irish dancers, angels, fairies, mermaids, an Amazon woman, a woman in a meditative pose, young girls enjoying their youth, and the Lady of the Lake holding King Arthur’s sword, Excalibur! A nationally advertised artist, since 1987 McKasson’s work has been featured in such publications as Palm Springs Life, Art Gallery International, Southwest Art, American Art Review, Art Life Arizona and numerous local publications. His work has appeared in gallery and art shows in Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Tarzana, La Jolla, and Palm Desert, California, and Arcosanti, Bisbee, Sedona and Tubac, Arizona. McKasson is currently represented by Cobalt Galleries in Tubac, Arizona, and the Charles Hecht Galleries in Tarzana and La Jolla, California. He earned a BA degree and completed course work toward an MA degree in Anthropology from California State University in Sacramento. Roger is a people person and welcomes visitors to his studio/gallery in Rodeo. Rodeo is located on NM90 south of Interstate 10 near Arizona’s Chiricahua Mountains and the Geronimo surrender site.
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TOW N S MOGOLLON (right, top) 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. SHAKESPEARE (right, center) 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. STEINS (right, bottom) 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. 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 NM27, 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 NM52, 38 miles northwest of Truth or Consequences.. For more information call 1-800-831-9487. from the top: Old West ghost towns include the mining town of Mogollon above Glenwood, Shakespeare, the authentic miningtown and Butterfield stage stop south of Lordsburg, and Steins, a railroad town west of Lordsburg GHOST TOWNS
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Deming Great weather, pure water and unique events
THE HIGH DESERT
COMMUNITY OF DEMING HAS A CLIMATE THAT IS GREAT FOR OUTDOOR activities and for making wine. Rock hounding is a favorite pastime and nature trails lead to the rugged mountain habitat of an imported Persian ibex population. The prehistoric cultures of the region, military operations, early agriculture activities and the arrival of settlers on the Butterfield trail are aptly portrayed in a spacious museum, and a self-guided walking tour highlights Deming’s historic buildings. The arts, pure water, year-round golf, access to Mexico and four state parks and a host of festivals and events keep the area on track for both visitors and locals. The Deming Luna Mimbres Museum has developed an extraordinary collection of local history with artifacts from the ancient Mimbres and Casas Grandes cultures and memorabilia from early frontiersmen and military operations. Collections of gems, minerals and geodes are on permanent display. If gems and minerals are your passion, you will also enjoy Rockhound State Park and visitor center 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, fiestas and tournaments at Deming’s 18-hole golf course.
above: An impressive collection of artifacts from the ancient Mimbres culture is displayed at the Deming Luna Mimbres Museum. right: A polychrome pot from the Casas Grandes culture is part of another museum collection.
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The Deming Duck Races should be included in your list of quality of life experiences, with a purse for winning ducks, and for everyone else, a week of parades, outhouse races, contests, and social events. 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 utilized the first planes and ground support vehicles ever used for military purposes. 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. EVENTS Mar Apr May Jul Aug Sep Oct Dec
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Raid day Memorial Service. Pancho Villa State Park Deming Gem & Mineral Rockhound Roundup. 546-0348 Camp Furlong Days. Pancho Villa State Park Smok’n Oldies Car Show. 546-6243 90th Old Timers Celebration. 546-3200 Cinco de Mayo. 546-0494 Fireworks Display in Deming. Fair Grounds Great American Duck Race. 544-3483 St. Ann’s Fiesta. 546-3343 Southwestern New Mexico State Fair. 546-0177 St. Clair Wine Festival. 546-9324 Czechoslovakian Klobase Festival. Green Tea. Museum Christmas Light Parade. 544-2855
ATTRACTIONS City of Rocks State Park. Rock formations formed from old volcanic ash flow. Campsites, botanical garden and visitor center. 30 miles northwest of Deming. 536-2800 Deming Arts Center. National and regional art shows. 100 S. Gold. 5463663 Deming Luna Mimbres Museum. Minerals, gems, frontier military history and Mimbres exhibits. 301 S. Silver. 546-2382. www.zianet.com/deming Rockhound State Park. Collect up to 15 lbs of rocks. Campsites and visitor center. 14 miles southeast of Deming. 546-6182 St. Clair Winery. 546-9324. www.stclairvineyards.com
LOCATION Deming is located on I-10. Nearby are Rockhound and Pancho Villa State Parks and Spring Canyon Park. TOUR ROUTE On I-10, travel 59 miles east to Las Cruces or 60 miles west to Lordsburg. On US180, travel 44 miles north from Deming to Silver City or travel south 31 miles on NM 11 to Columbus and another 3 miles to Palomas, Mexico. MORE INFORMATION Deming Luna County Chamber of Commerce (505) 546-2674 www.demingchamber.com
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Columbus & Palomas, Mexico
Photo by Luis Perez
A historic international incident…great shopping and dining!
THE INFAMOUS
F I R S T- E V E R AT TA C K O N U.S. SOIL LED BY GENERAL Francisco “Pancho” Villa in 1916 remains a subject of debate in Columbus, New Mexico, and its sister community of Palomas, Mexico. American soldiers under the command of General John “Blackjack” Pershing pursued Villa for 11 months in the unsuccessful punitive expedition that utilized the first mechanized artillery equipment and the first aero squadron for military purposes. The mission to capture Villa provided invaluable experience for America’s subsequent entry into World War I. Pancho Villa State Park preserves buildings and artifacts related to the Villa raid. An impressive cactus garden surrounds Coot’s Hill that now serves as an RV park and campground. The Columbus Historical Museum and gift shop is located in the once-operating Southern Pacific railroad depot that now exposes memorabilia from that time period. New Mexico’s only 24-hour port of entry connects these two communities for a historic tour and memorable shopping and dining experience. Affordable medical and dental facilities in Palomas also attract Americans.
above: The Casas Grandes ruins in Mexico and the pottery makers of Mata Ortiz can be accessed through the port of entry at Palomas. opposite: The Columbus museum and Pancho Villa State Park highlight the Mexican general’s raid on Columbus and the ensuing campaign by General “Blackjack” Pershing.
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Village of Columbus Chamber of Commerce.. invites you to come and Discover Columbus! (505) 531-2663 • (505) 531-2479
Photo by Luis Perez
Proud to be locally owned and operated
Columbus/Palomas provides a gateway to Old Mexico and its ancient Paquime ruins, just 2 hours away. Visitors can experience the culture of Casas Grandes and witness the art form of the famous Mata Ortiz potters.
San Jose Grocery Store Roberto & Isabel Gutierrez 505-531-2704
El Camino Realty Anne Marie Beck 505-531-2217 • 505-544-1029
Columbus LP Gas Bucky & Judy Parent 505-531-2577
Las Casita Restaurant Home-style cooking & open daily 505-531-2371
The Patio Café Home of Terri’s famous burgers 505-531-2495
Columbus Service Center Western Union - Over night parking 505-531-7079 • 505-531-7141
Pancho Villa Café Mexican Food and Daily Specials 505-531-0555
TumbleWeed Theater & Dining Please call for play dates & dinner reservations. On site catering & facility rental. Aspiring actors welcomed! 505-531-2311
Sun Crest Inn Quality and Affordable 505-531-2155
San Jose Fina Gas Station Gas and More! 24-hour bank card pumps. 505-531-2410
Coming Soon... Saloon & Dance Hall - Pizza Parlor - Car Wash Columbus Historical Society Museum (505) 531-2620 Pancho Villa State Park - RV & Campsites (505) 531-2711
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Lions Club Gun Show. 542-9864 July 4th Activities and 5K Run. 542-9864 The Ranch Rodeo. 542-9864 Hidalgo County Fair. 542-9864 Annual Lighted Parade and Moonlight Madness. 542-9864 Granite Gap Ghost Mining Camp. 495-5012 St. Joseph’s Annual Bazaar. 542-9864
ATTRACTIONS Columbus Historical Society Museum. Southern Pacific Railroad Depot. 531-2620 Pancho Villa State Park. Botanical garden, camping and visitor center. In town. 531-2711 Tumbleweed Theater. 120 shows yearly, call for schedule. Delicious gourmet dinners served. 531-2311 U.S. and Mexico Port of Entry. 24-hour crossing Columbus / Palomas. 3 miles south of Columbus. 531-2686
LOCATION Columbus, New Mexico, and Palomas, Chihuahua, are located on the Mexican border south of Deming. TOUR ROUTE Travel north 31 miles on NM11, returning to Deming, and east 59 miles on I-25 to Mesilla. MORE INFORMATION Columbus Chamber of Commerce, 505-531-2663 or 505-531-2479
Shop our fine collage of authentic Mexican artistry and craftsmanship while sipping our famous Margaritas and then enjoy a traditional Mexican meal with live entertainment. Bienvenidos a México.
U.S. # 505-531-7243 Mexico # 011-52-656-666-0106
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Mesilla History comes alive
THE PICTURESQUE
MESILLA PLAZA SURROUNDED BY SPANISH TERRITORIAL BUILDINGS and the broad towers of San Albino Church whisk visitors away from their modern automobiles to an era of horses and buggies, top hats and cavalry. The traditional bandstand in the plaza’s center creates images of colorful fiestas, political rallies or simply a gathering of local folks to chat with friends. Art, fashion, southwest cuisine, Mexican crafts and theater now fill the adobe buildings that have served the region for over a century. Visitors are attracted by the relaxed Mexican, old west atmosphere and of course, the seasonal aroma of roasting chile drifting along 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. Charming and elegant shopping and dining plazas also line Avenida de Mesilla, which has been designated Don Juan de Oñate Trail after the early Spanish colonizer. The road is also part of the historic El Camino RealChihuahua International Trail. Mesilla served as Regional Headquarters for the Butterfield Overland Mail and Stage Line and also as a regional headquarters for the Confederate army. The Gadsden Purchase that gave the United States a southern rail route was ratified in Mesilla 151 years ago. The town was a lively and often rowdy social center in the 1880s with its dances, cockfights, and theater productions. It also attracted its share of unsavory characters. Billy the Kid was tried and sentenced to hang in Mesilla in 1881, but escaped before the sentence could be carried out.
above: Local ballet folklorico groups perform frequently on the Mesilla plaza during fiestas and special events. opposite: A memorial to veterans who served and lost their lives in America’s wars stands in front of San Albino church.
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Spectacular designs in pearl and sterling silver jewelry. Handmade crosses, mirrors, Navajo pottery and fountains
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Bordering Las Cruces, the state’s second largest city, and just 40 minutes north of El Paso/Juarez, the world’s largest international metropolis, Mesilla offers a calming escape from city stress. Browsing through a shop offering exquisite jewelry, sitting down to a quiet candlelight dinner for two and choosing to stay over in a balcony room to watch the moon climb
RESOURCE DIRECTORY BOBOLINK Essentials for birdwatchers and nature lovers. Feeders, houses, premium seeds, books jewelry,clothing and gifts. 2521Avenida de Mesilla
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Native American Jewelry, Kachinas, Storytellers, Mexican Pewter, Pottery, Religious Articles, Greeting Cards, Unique Gifts and Ladies Apparel. On the Plaza Historic Old Mesilla
(505) 524-1823
Galeri Azul Through a plaza courtyard entrance, discover the most eclectic shop on the plaza. 2337 Calle Guadalupe Mesilla, N.M. 88046
505-523-8783
Corn Maiden Jewelry Buy it where it’s made! Specializing in repairs. 2365 Calle de Guadalupe Mesilla, NM 88046
525-8003 Apache Trading Co. 2318 Sudderth Dr. Midtown, Ruidoso, NM 88351 257-1950
Suite A Caballero Plaza Mesilla, NM 88046 505-647-3332 RUMORS DE MESILLA “Hippest Little Boutique in the Southwest” 2521 Avenida de Mesilla Caballero Plaza Mesilla, NM 88046 505-525-0288
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over the edge of the rugged Organ Mountains are among the many Mesilla options that allow the senses to recuperate and refocus. The charm and serenity may well transform one's hectic, modern outlook on life to a calmer, more rational state. Bring your camera and hike or bike the trails and back roads to the Rio Grande or through the miles of pecan orchards and chile fields. There’s a magazine-quality photo experience around every corner in “Old Mesilla.”
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Luminarias (candles) line the plaza walkways and area buildings during festive holiday celebrations.
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Crafts Market, Thur & Sun. 524-3262 For the Love of Art on the plaza. 524-3262 British Car Show on the plaza. 524-0993 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta on the plaza. 524-3262 Diez y Seis de Septiembre Fiesta on the plaza. 524-3262 Los Leones de Mesilla Car Show on the plaza. 524-3262 “El Tratado de La Mesilla” Re-enactment on the plaza. 524-3262 Lighting of the Christmas Tree and Shopping Late in Mesilla. 524-3262 Luminarias and Music on the plaza. 524-3262
ATTRACTIONS Gadsden Museum. Local history and Spanish and Indian artifacts. Located in the historic A. J. Fountain home. 526-6293 Mesilla Mercado. Every Thursday and Sunday on Mesilla Plaza. 524-3262 San Albino Church. Mission church built in 1851. In town.
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 NM28, an alternate route to La Viña, Sunland Park and El Paso. MORE INFORMATION The J. Paul Taylor Visitor Center (505) 524-3262. www.oldmesilla.org
World-class shopping and dining in the very buildings that kindled 150 years of vibrant Southwest history. Photograph a stunning plaza where the Gadsden Purchase was ratified, buildings that served the Confederate Army and the Butterfield Stage, and the courthouse where Billy the Kid was tried for murder. Take a self-guided tour, visit our museum, hike the river or bicycle through the pecan orchards on El Camino Real Scenic Byway. You’ll barely make a dent in one day, so plan to spend the night at our boutique hotel or old west bed & breakfast.
The J. Paul Taylor Visitor Center 505.524.3262
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Las Cruces Stepping out in “America’s Best”
LAS CRUCES
SPREADS ACROSS THE fertile valley of the Rio Grande beneath the jagged formations of the Organ Mountains and is rated one of the nation’s best locations for business, retirement, and touring. 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 maintains close ties with New Mexico State University, White Sands Missile Range and the international metropolis of El Paso/Juarez, providing a high tech pace for its diverse economy. The Forbes/Milken Institute has ranked Las Cruces in its top three Best Performing Small Cities in the United States for three consecutive years. 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, one of the factors being a full calendar of activities. The lyric opera, symphony, ballet and community chorus are major contributors to the area’s cultural foundation, in addition to full seasons of both community and university theater. Area festivals, fiestas and conferences celebrate the community's diverse heritage. Byways magazine placed Las Cruces in the top 50 motorcoach destinations for 2004. The rating is based on tour operator’s anticipated routes and area attractions. Ft. Selden State Monument and area museums provide a
above: A replica of an Anasazi corn bin and an actual utility pot displayed at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum were common sights in the ancient villages of western New Mexico. left: A metal sculpture depicts a Spanish friar at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum. opposite: Area petroglyphs told stories of the ancient peoples.
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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 and showcases modern agriculture practices. 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. New Mexico's second largest city 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.
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WHERE SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY IS A TRADITION
EVENTS Jan 15-16 13th Annual Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally. 526-7528 Apr 15-17 Border Book Festival. 524-1499 16-17 16th Annual Frontier Days. 526-8911 May 7-8 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta. 524-3262 21-22 6th Annual Fiesta de San Ysidro. 522-4100 28-30 So. New Mexico Wine Festival – The Vinters’ Splash. 522-1232 Jul 3-4 Annual 4th of July Electric Light Parade, Celebration and Fireworks. 528-3170 Sep 3-4 Hatch Chile Festival. 267-5050 3-5 New Mexico Wine Harvest Festival. 522-1232 17-18 White Sands Balloon Invitational. 1-800-826-0294 23-25 The Whole Enchilada Fiesta. 526-1938 28Southern New Mexico State Fair. 524-8602 Oct TBA La Vina Wine Festival. 882-7632 14-16 5th Annual “Land of Enchantment” RV FLY-IN. 525-0500 15-16 Cowboy Days. 522-4100 Nov 5-6 34th Ann. Renaissance Craftfaire. 523-6403 11-13 International Mariachi Conference & Concert. 525-1735
ATTRACTIONS Blue Teal Vineyards. 1720 Avenida de Mesilla. 524-0390. www.blueteal.com Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park. Geological formations, desert flora, hiking trail and archaeology. 524-3334. www.cdnp.org Las Cruces Historical Museum and Cultural Center. History exhibits, art and culture. 500 N. Water St. 541-2155. www.lascruces-culture.org Leasburg Dam State Park. Fishing, campsites and swimming. 19 miles northwest of Las Cruces. 524-4068 N.M. Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum. 300 years of N.M. agricultural history. 4100 Dripping Springs Rd. 522-4100. www.frhm.org Stahmann Farms. Pecan farm. Country store. 7 miles south of Las Cruces. 1-800-654-6887. www.stahmanns.com
Best Western Mission Inn Our beautiful weather is perfect year round for sight seeing, shopping or visiting the unique places nearby. We are minutes from historic Old Mesilla.
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LOCATION Las Cruces is located at the junction of I-10 and I-25 between the Rio Grande and the Organ Mountains. TOUR ROUTE 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 LAS CRUCES
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THE DRY, MODERATE CLIMATE OF OLD WEST COUNTRY MAKES EACH DAY AN OPPORTUNITY FOR a new experience. Extraordinary adventures lie at the back door of every community in Southwest New Mexico. Bird watching is abundant in most Old West towns with guidance available from local and private groups. 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 to feed and rest on their journey. Hike the trails of the region’s three national forests and enjoy the solitude of two major wilderness areas. State park trails also penetrate the challenging desert regions of Old West Country. The rugged terrain of Old West Country and its meandering rivers offers mountain and standard biking opportunities in each of the communities. A grueling 5-day bicycle stage race, the Tour of the Gila, draws top international cyclists annually to Silver City. Rockhounds scour the hills and historic mining camps for specimens throughout the region. The Mineral Museum in Socorro, Rockhound State Park at Deming, the open pit mines near Silver City, and the ghost towns of Mogollon, Winston/Chloride and Shakespeare, offer intriguing insights into Old West geology. Fishing for bass and catfish doesn’t get any better than the warm water lakes along the Rio Grande. Stripers are trophy size at Elephant Butte Lake. Rainbow trout are the challenge of the mountain lakes and streams. Fishing, jet skiing, parasailing, scuba…it’s all available at Elephant Butte Lake, but pull out your electric motorboats for the smaller mountain lakes. left from the top: Snow geese at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge near Socorro; Rock climbing south of Lordsburg; Biking near Silver City (or anywhere in Old West Country); enjoying the cool waters of the Gila River above Silver City; pack trips and hiking in the three forests and two wilderness regions of Old West Country. top, right: fishing from a pier at Elephant Butte Lake near Truth or Consequences
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 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.
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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.
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El Paso,Texas A CITY OF ROMANCE
AND ADVENTURE FOR EXPLORERS PAST present and future, El Paso, Texas, is the gateway to the old west and the “avenida” to Mexico and the Americas. As the world’s largest border metroplex, El Paso/Juárez offers an incredible array of international art, culture, shopping, food and entertainment. The Plaza Monumental bullfight arena in Juárez and the horserace track at Sunland Park highlight the depth of entertainment options that also include Sun Bowl football, hiking, biking and picnicking in the 24,000-acre Franklin Mountains State Park, and casino gaming. El Paso’s performing arts, galleries, museums and fiestas provide the city with leading entertainers and shows throughout the year and cultural diversity unique to its international status. Named by Spanish colonizer Don Juan de Onate in 1598, El Paso del Rio del Norte became an important stop on the trade route from Mexico City and Chihuahua to Santa Fe, New Mexico. Following New Mexico’s pueblo revolt, some of the Indians followed the Spanish back to El Paso, settled on the Tigua Reservation and were responsible for building the missions of Ysleta. The excitement, the history and the intrigue of El Paso’s location at the transition of Mexico and the Old West elevate the city to a lifestyle class all its own. Rough and tumble Old West
El Paso is the gateway to the old west and the “avenida” to Mexico and the Americas Opposite: The caballero herding long horn steers is a sculpture in front of Plaza Monumental in Juarez. EL PASO, TEXAS
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One Arts Festival Plaza Downtown El Paso 915.532.1707 www.elpasoartmuseum.org
re-enactments, summer nightly performances of Viva El Paso! and weekend ceremonial dancing by the Tigua Indians, keep the pioneer spirit of El Paso alive. A cluster of downtown museums including the incredible Museum of Art, the thought provoking Insights science museum, a vintage railroad museum and soon to be history and holocaust museums will combine with the massive revitalization of the old Plaza Theater to provide downtown El Paso with an impressive state of the art performance and educational venue. A cavalry era museum at Ft. Bliss and the Museum of the NonCommissioned Officer at Biggs Army Air Field provide insight into two centuries of the area’s military presence. The Juárez market place, El Paso boot manufacturers and Mexican blanket and leather outlets beckon the devoted shopper. Airport shops, Placita Santa Fe, and the Tigua Indian 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. above: A replica of the Aztec calendar sits across from the El Paso County Courthouse.
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above: Crossing the border for shopping in Juárez, México, is simple on the Border Jumper.
ATTRACTIONS
The Border Jumper. El Paso-Juarez Trolley Company which can take you back and forth between their twin cities. Take a tour to the Pancho Villa Museum in Columbus, NM or rent a trolley as large as 70 passenger Double Decker. One Civic Center Plaza. 915-544-0062. El Paso Zoo. A 5 acre zoo with more than 700 animals in natural settings. Open daily at 9:30. 4001 E Parisano. 915-544-1928. El Paso Mission Valley Trail. Visit the historic missions built by early Spanish and Indian settlers beginning in 1682. 915.534.0630. Fort Bliss Museum. A reproduction of the 1854 fort houses the museum with other exhibits including living history displays and Civil War Artifacts. Pleasanton Road. 915-568-4518. El Paso Museum of Art. Galleries, Education, Museum Store and much more. One Arts Festival Plaza. 915-532-1707. Wyler Aerial Tramway. View two countries and three states from the southern end of the Franklin Mountains. Alabama to McKinley Ave. 915.566.6622 LOCATION El Paso is located on I-10 at the international gateway to the Old West. TOUR ROUTE Travel north 44 miles on I-10 returning to Las Cruces; or northeast 86 miles on US54 to Alamogordo; or east 164 miles on US62/US180 to Carlsbad. MORE INFORMATION El Paso CVB (800) 351-6024 El Paso Museum of History (915) 858-1928
Insights Where you can see lightening strikes three times a day and uncover the mysteries and wonders of science in a spacious 20,000 square foot exhibit hall. • 40 hands-on exhibits • Traveling exhibits • Sky Shows - Rooftop observatory INSIGHTS El Paso Science Museum 505 N. Santa Fe • El Paso, Texas 79901 (915) 534-0000 • website: insightselpaso.org
Museum Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9-5 Saturday 10-5 Sunday 12-5
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traditional ballet folklorico dancers perform at Fiesta Plaza downtown.
EVENTS Jan
15th El Paso Chamber Music Festival. 833-9400 Feb 4-13 Southwestern International Livestock Show & Rodeo. 532-1401 24-27 30th Siglo de Oro Drama Festival. 532-7273 Mar 4 7th Annual Tablescapes Luncheon. 833-9400 6 El Paso Sports Expo. 544-9550 13 28th Annual Transmountain Challenge. 546-6397 22-24 21st Annual Flashdance. 533-3311 Apr 2 3rd Annual WinStar Derby. 874-5200 9 & 17 World on a String Festival. 541-4481 30-May 8 Heritage Festival Week. 533-1555 May 21-22 Art in the Park. 533-3311 28-30 KLAQ Balloon Festival. 544-8864 Jun 12 BBQ Cookoff & Concert. 534-4229 26 Chili Cookoff. 534-4229 Jul 3-4 Annual Downtown Street Festival. 544-8864 9-10 6th Annual Ballet Folklorico Querreque. 857-2284 31-Aug 7 Chamizal Independent Film Festival. Aug 15 Seafood and Music Festival. 534-4229 15 KLAQ “Taste of El Paso”. 544-8864 Sep 3-6 52nd Fiesta de las Flores. 542-3464 5 Jazz in the Canyon. 772-1406 10-12 Kermezaar Arts & Crafts Show. 821-2132 17-26 El Paso County Fair & Junior Livestock Show. 497-9518 Oct all month Celebration of Our Mountains. 542-1422 1-3 El Paso Wine and Food Festival. 751-1181 9 Arts International. 534-7377 9-10 Annual Chamizal Festival. 532-7273 30 Dia de los Muertos Festival. 541-4481 Nov 5 Sunland Park Racetrack opens. 874-5200 5-7 A Christmas Fair. 584-3511 Dec 6-10 12 Days of Christmas. 533-3311 18 Luminarias and Posadas along the Mission Trail.534-0677
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The Stamp Act Huge selection of artistic rubber stamps, brass stencils, cardstock, decorative papers and scrapbooking supplies. Stamping and scrapping embellishments and tools. Classes weekly.
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The Magic Pan Restaurant Gourmet dining with a southwest flair amidst fine antiques and collectables or in the private shaded patio. Catering for all occasions, on/off premise
KC Bean & Co Beads: gemstone, lampwork and pressed glass, pearl, sterling and vermeil, recycled glass and bone. Findings, supplies, tools, incense, folk art, sarongs, jewelry, gifts,
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Ruins of the ancient Anasazi provide a historic perspective of the area
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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 compliments 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.
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Pinetop-Lakeside Scenic mountain beauty
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SMALL RESORT COMMUNITY, PINETOP-LAKESIDE SITS IN THE heart of 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’ in elevation amidst the world’s largest stand of Ponderosa Pine, a unique 180-mile interconnecting multi-use trail system was developed through Pinetop-Lakeside that experiences yearround 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.
above: Paradise Creek is typical of the hundreds of miles of trout streams in the White Mountains. opposite: Nelson Reservoir is one of the many lakes dotting the White Mountain region.
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Hundreds of miles of clear mountain streams and over 40 pristine lakes are within a 40-mile radius. Woodland Lake Park includes a boat launch and wheelchairaccessible fishing pier, and Rainbow Lake provides boat rentals. Pinetop-Lakeside has its own 18-hole 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 crosscountry 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. ARIZONA WHITE MOUNTAINS / PINETOP-LAKESIDE
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• 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 Located in the heart of Pinetop 458 E. White Mountain Blvd.
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Jan 29-30 3rd Annual Winter Games at Sunrise Park Resort. 367-6724 Jun TBA 13th Annual National Trails Day Celebration. 573-4031 TBA 8th Annual Pow Wow in the Pines. 573-4031 23-25 “Best of the West” Fine Art Show and Sale. 573-4031 Jul 4 51st Annual 4th of July Rodeo. 573-4031 9-10 18th Annual White Mountain Native American Art Festival. 573-4031 Aug 13-14 15th Annual White Mountain Bluegrass Music Festival. 573-4031 Sep TBA 79th Annual White Mountain Apache Tribal Fair & Rodeo. 573-4031 24-25 29th Annual Pinetop-Lakeside Fall Festival. 573-4031 Dec TBA Christmas Light Parade. 573-4031
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Hon-Dah Casino. Enjoy poker, bingo, video blackjack and keno. Providing live entertainment and great restaurants too. Rainbow Lake. Where you can enjoy the breathtaking scenery a couple of miles from town. This lake has 90 acres and provides boat ramps, camping, restrooms and plenty of parking. For visitor information call Pinetop Chamber of Commerce. 928-367-4290
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101 Sky Hi Road • Pinetop, AZ (928).369.3900 1.800.492.4059 www.sierraspringsranch.com Email • info@sierraspringsranch.com
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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Accommodations Ambassador Inn Express . . . . . . . . . . .138 Aspen Motel & Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . .98 Bear Creek Motel Cabins LLC. . . . . . .OWT25 Best Western Inn of Pinetop . . . . . . . . .222 Best Western Inn & Suites–Farmington .117 Best Western Mission Innn . . . . . . .OWT39 Best Western Red Rock Inn . . . . . . .GVG26 Best Western Royal Holiday . . . . . . .GVG26 Best Western Stevens Inn . . . . . . . . . .105 Cloudcroft Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Comfort Inn – Gallup . . . . . . . . . . .GVG34 Comfort Inn – Hobbs . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Days Inn-West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GVG26 El Meson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 El Rancho Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GVG37 Eldorado Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Elephant Butte Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT12 Hidden Springs Inn . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT15 Holiday Inn Express Pinetop . . . . . . . .222 Holiday Inn Express Ruidoso . . . . . . . . . .99 Holiday Inn Express Silver City . . . . .OWT23 Holiday Inn Express Sunland Park . . . . .124 Hilton of Santa Fe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Hotel St. Francis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa . . . .32 The Inn at Halona . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GVG9 The Inn at Sunrise Springs . . . . . . . . . . .57 Inn of the Anasazi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Inn on the Alameda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa . . . .49 Lake Roberts Cabins & General Store .OWT25 The Lodge Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Mabel Dodge Luhan House . . . . . . . . . .80 Nativo Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 The Palace Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT23 Pendaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Pojoaque Casino Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Quail Run Santa Fe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 River Bend Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Sandia Resort & Casino . . . . . . . . . .34-35 Sierra Springs Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 Sky City Casino Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Spirit Canyon Lodge & Café . . . . . . .OWT25 Super 8 Motel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GVG26 Total Management Systems, Inc. . . . . . .138 White Water Motel . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT15 Woodland Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . .134 Z Lazy B Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GVG36 Airports El Paso International Airport . . . . . . . . .127 Antiques & Collectibles Cowboys & Indians Antiques . . . . . . . . .25 Apparel & Accessories Burro Street Clothier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Carousel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GVG36 Gypsy Baby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 45 Kioti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Navajo Spirit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GVG29 Nuage Bleu Baby & Maternity . . . . . . . . .8 The Reel Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Spirit of the Earth . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Back Art Councils Mimbres Region Arts Council . . . . . . . .190 Art Galleries Agape Southwest Pueblo Pottery . . . .31, 41 Anderson Gallery . . . . . . . . .41, Back Cover Conley Studio Pottery & Friends . . . . . . .40 Copper Butterfly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Downtown Contemporary Art Center . . . .29 Frisco Stables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT15 Galeri Azul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT36 Geronimo Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 High Desert Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 42 The Johnsons of Madrid Galleries . . . . . .40 Justin Robert Galleries . . . . . . . . . . .11, 44 Manitou Galleries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Mardi Graz Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Navajo Gallery . . . . . . . . . .Inside Front, 43 Nedra Matteucci Fine Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Front Cover, 4, 44, 50-53 Niman Fine Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Oviedo Carvings & Bronze . . . . . . . .44, 85
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Roger McKasson Studio – Gallery . . . . .196 Shush Yaz-Santa Fe . . . . . . . . . . . . .1, 41 Tadu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45, Back Cover The Torres Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . .41, 57 Ventana Fine Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Artist Susan Amstater . . . . . . .Front Cover, 4, 12 William Berra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 R. C. Gorman . . . . . . . . . .Inside Front, 43 Tony Malmed . . . . . . . . .Inside Back Cover Miguel Martinez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Arlo Namingha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Dan Namingha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 John Nieto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Marco A. Oviedo . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44, 85 Robert Rivera . . . . . . . . . . .31, 37, 41, 42 Roger McKasson . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT28 Tom Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Jerry Wingren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Associations Mimbres Region Arts Council . . . . . .OWT22 Museum Association of Taos . . . . . . . . . .83 Old Town Merchants Association . . . . . . .33 Old West Country . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT121
Gallup Development Commission . . . . .GVG1 Gallup McKinley County Chamber . . .GVG32 Grants Chamber of Commerce . . . . . .GVG13 Hobbs Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . .107 Lea County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Lea County Event Center . . . . . . . . . . .108 Lordsburg–Hidalgo County Chamber .OWT27 Los Alamos Meeting & Visitors Bureau . . .71 Roswell Hispano Chamber of Commerce .103 Silver City – Grant County Chamber .OWT20 Town of Mesilla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT37 Town of Pinetop-Lakeside . . . . . . . . . . .133 Truth or Consequences Chamber . . .OWT13 Tucumcari-Quay County Chamber . . . . . . .93 Village of Columbus Chamber . . . . .OWT33 Contractors Holray Construction . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT23 Convention Centers El Paso Convention & Visitors Bureau . . .125 Entertainment Albuquerque Little Theatre . . . . . . . . . . .33 Buckhorn Saloon & Opera House . . .OWT25 El Paso Opera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Attractions/Events Bandelier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad . . . . . .75 Explora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Gallup Cultural Center . . . . . . . . . . .GVG43 Ice Caves & Bandera Volcano . . . . . .GVG13 Indian Pueblo Cultural Center . . . . . . . . .33 Insights El Paso Science Center . . . . . . .216 Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial . . . . . .GVG37 LodeStar Astronomy Center . . . . . . . . . .33 Old Town Merchants Association . . . . . . .31 Old West Country . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT121 Red Rock Balloon Rally . . . . . . . . . .GVG41 Red Rock Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GVG17 Very Large Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT9
Furniture & Home Decor Cielo Home & Garden . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 43 Southwestern Furnishings, . . . . . . . . .124 Zuni Furniture Enterprise . . . . . . . . . .GVG9
Bed & Breakfast Casitas de Gila . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT17 Elaine’s Bed & Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . .40 The Gandy Dancer B & B . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Scarborough House B & B . . . . . . . . . . .99 The WS Ranch Bed & Breakfast . . . .OWT15
Jewelry Armond Ortegas Gift Shop . . . . . . . .GVG37 Andy’s Trading Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . .GVG36 Cowboys & Indians Antiques . . . . . . . . .25 Ellis Tanner Trading Company . . . . .44, 113 Gallup Trading Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . .GVG39 Indian Touch of Gallup . . . . . . . . . . GVG31 Joe Milo’s White Water Trading Co. 45, GVG11 Kioti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Manitou Galleries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Navajo Arts and Crafts Enterprise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43, GVG19, 115 Navajo Park Trading . . . . . . . . . . . .GVG25 Navajo Shopping Center . . . . . . . . .GVG29 Navajo Travel Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . .GVG10 Pueblo of Zuni Arts & Crafts . . . .43, GVG10 Rain Bird Pawn & Trading Co. . . . .44, GVG7 Relics of the Old West . . . . . . . . . . .GVG40 Richardson’s Trading & Cash Pawn . .41, 112 Shush Yaz Trading Company 1, 41, 45, GVG23 Silver Dust Trading Co . . . . . . . . . . .GVG36 Spirit of the Earth . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Back T & R Jewelry & Pawn . . . . . . . . . .GVG15 Toadlena Trading Post . . . . . . . . . . .GVG40 Tom Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Zuni Craftsmen Cooperative . . . . . . .GVG19 Zuni Fetishes Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . .GVG30
Boots, Hats & Shoes Back at the Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 City Electric Shoe Shop . . . . . . . . . . . .150 Lucchese, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Tom Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Business & Industry Gurley Ford Motor Co. . . . . . . . . . . .GVG39 Rehoboth McKinley County Hospital . . . .152 Rico Auto Complex . . . . . . . . . . . . GVG21 Southwest Indian Foundation . . . . . .GVG43 Taos Museums & Museum Stores . . . . . .83 Western New Mexico Telephone . . . .OWT17 Casino Acoma Sky City Casino . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Black Gold Casino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Cities of Gold Casino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Dancing Eagle Casino . . . . . . . . . . .GVG24 Hon-Dah Resort & Casino . . . . . . . . . .135 Isleta Casino & Resort . . . . . . . . . . .20-21 Rico Auto Complex . . . . . . . . . . . . .GVG21 Sandia Resort & Casino . . . . . . . . . .36-37 Catering Service CA1 Catering Service . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 The Magic Pan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Chambers/Cities Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce . . . . . .105 City of Alamogordo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 City of Deming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT31 City of Socorro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT9 Cloudcroft Chamber of Commerce . . . . . .97 Elephant Butte Chamber . . . . . . . . .OWT13 El Paso Convention & Visitors Bureau . . .125
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Golf Isleta Pueblo Golf Course . . . . . . . . .18-21 Gallup Municipal Golf Course . . . . . .GVG32 Pendaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Quail Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Sandia Resort& Casino Golf Club . . . .36-37 Towa Golf Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Guest Ranch Z Lazy B Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GVG36
Museums Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art .102 Blumenschein Home & Museum . . . . . . .83 Bradbury Science Museum . . . . . . . . . . .71 El Paso Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . . .124 Gallup Cultural Center & Museum . . .GVG43 Geronimo Springs Museum . . . . . . . . .180 The Harwood Museum . . . . . . . . . .82, 83 Insights Science Museum . . . . . . . . . . .127 International UFO Museum . . . . . . . . .102 La Hacienda de los Martinez . . . . . . . . .83 Millicent Rogers Museum . . . . . . . . .81, 83 National Atomic Museum . . . . . . . . . . . .33 New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Poeh Center Pojoaque Pueblo . . . . . . . . .66
Rex Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GVG30 Silver City Museum . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT22 Taos Art Museum & Fechin House . . .83, 84 TinkerTown Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Western NM University Museum . . . . .OWT2 Photography Light Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GVG34 Mountain Foto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Wendy Young Photography . . . . . . . . . .39 Pottery Dirty Dauber Stoneware . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Ellis Tanner Trading Co. . . . . . .44, GVG113 Indian Touch of Gallup . . . . . . . .42, GVG31 Joe Milo’s White Water Trading Co 45, GVG11 Navajo Arts &Crafts Enterprize 43, 115, GVG19 Navajo Park Trading . . . . . . . . . . . .GVG25 Navajo Travel Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . .GVG25 Rain Bird Pawn & Trading Co. . . . .44, GVG7 Richardson’s Trading Company . . . .41, 112 Shush Yaz Trading Co. . . .1, 41, 45, GVG23 Zuni Fetishes Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . .GVG30 Publications Gallup Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GVG42 Pueblos/Tribes Acoma Pueblo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118-119 Isleta Pueblo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19 Laguna Pueblo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GVG24 Navajo Nation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Navajo Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GVG21 Pojoaque Pueblo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Sandia Pueblo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-35 Pueblo of Zuni Tourism . . . . . . . . . .GVG30 Real Estate Action Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT17 Burnside Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Century 21 Thompson Realty . . . . . .OWT22 Coldwell Banker Enchantment Realty .OWT23 Glenwood Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT15 Prudential Blue Water Real Estate . . . . . .98 Quemado Land & Cattle Co. . . . . . .OWT15 Smith Real Estate Mimbres Branch . .OWT25 United Country American West Prop.. .OWT15 Restaurants Acoma Sky City Casino . . . . . . . . .118-119 Al’s NYPD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Barbershop Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT12 New Mexico Steakhouse–Farmington . .117 Buckhorn Saloon & Opera House . . .OWT25 Casa de Ruiz Church Street Café . . . . . . .31 Casa Olea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 The Cattle Guard Restaurant . . . . . . .OWT25 Charlie Clarks Steak House . . . . . . . . .133 The Compound Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . .65 Country Garden Café . . . . . . . . . . .OWT17 Double Eagle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT36 Enchanted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 EHL Chuckwagon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Fuego . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Geronimo Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Hilton of Santa Fe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Hodges Corner Restaurant . . . . . . . .OWT12 Hotel St. Francis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Inn of the Anasazi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 The Inn at Sunrise Springs . . . . . . . . . . .57 Java Joe’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Joseph’s Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Kokopellis Restaurant Kantina . . . . . . . . .40 La Posta de Mesilla . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT37 La Taqueria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 The Magic Pan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Maloney’s Tavern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Maria’s New Mexican Kitchen . . . . . . . . .60 McGrath’s Bar & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Ned’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 O’Keeffe Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 The Old House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Osteria D’ Assisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 The Palace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Pendaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Pinon Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Ralli’s 4th St. Pub & Grill . . . . . . . . . . .27 Rancho de Chimayo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Sauce / Liquid Lounge . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Sushi King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Swig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Thai Crystal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Tucanos Brazilian Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Vanessie Santa Fe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Virgie’s Mexican Food . . . . . . . . . . .GVG38 Rugs & Weaving Andy’s Trading Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . .GVG36 El Paso Saddleblanket Co. . . . . . . . . . .126 Ellis Tanner Trading Co. . . . . . . . . .44, 113 Indian Touch of Gallup . . . . . . . .42, GVG31 Joe Milo’s White Water Trading Co. 45, GVG11 Navajo Arts and Crafts Ent. .43, GVG19, 115 Navajo Park Trading . . . . . . . . . . . .GVG25 Navajo Travel Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . .GVG25 Rain Bird Pawn & Trading Co. . . . .44, GVG7 Relics of the Old West . . . . . . . . . . .GVG40 Richardson’s Trading Co. . . . . . . . .41, 112 Shush Yaz Trading Co.. . .1, 41, 45, GVG23 T & R Pawn & Trading . . . . . . . . . .GVG15 Tapetes de Lana Weaving Center . . . . . . .89 Toadlena Trading Post . . . . . . . . . . .GVG40 RV Parks & Camping Apache RV Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183 Red Rock Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GVG17 USA RV Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GVG45 Shopping Bobolink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT36 Corn Maiden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT36 El Mariachi Curio . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT36 Enchanted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT36 Frames By Rudy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Galeri Azul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Galerias . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 The Healing Sanctuary . . . . . . . . . .OWT36 Itzel’s Jewelry and Gifts . . . . . . . . .OWT36 KC Bean & Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Kioti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Last Chance Liquors . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT17 Marketplace at Placita Santa Fe . . . . . .129 Ooh! Aah! Jewelry, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . .29 The Painted Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 The Pink Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT33 The Reel Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Rumors de Mesilla . . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT36 Science Toy Magic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 The Stamp Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Theobroma Chocolatier . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Thunderbird de la Mesilla . . . . . . . .OWT36 Two Sisters & Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Spas & Retreats Avanyu Spa-La Posada Resort . . . . . . . . .56 Cienega Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56, OWT22 The Inn at Sunrise Springs . . . . . . . . . . .57 Nidah Spa-Eldorado Hotel . . . . . . . . . . .55 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs . . . . . . . . .77 Ten Thousand Waves . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Tours Backcountry Safaris & Tours . . . . . . . . .134 Trading Posts Ellis Tanner Trading Co . . . . . . .44, GVG113 Gallup Trading Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 Joe Milo’s White Water Trading Co. 45, GVG11 Navajo Park Trading . . . . . . . . . . . .GVG25 Navajo Shopping Center . . . . . . . . .GVG29 Navajo Travel Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 Rain Bird Pawn & Trading Co. . . . .44, GVG7 Richardson’s Trading & Cash Pawn . .41, 112 Shush Yaz Trading Co.-Gallup . . .45, GVG23 Silver Dust Trading Co. . . . . . . . . . .GVG36 T & R Pawn & Trading . . . . . . . . . .GVG15 Toadlena Trading Post . . . . . . . . . . .GVG40