New Mexico Traveler 2008-09

2008 Y o u r G u i d e t o t h e L a n d o f E n c h a n t m e n t i n c l u d i n g E l P a s o

Exp l ori n g t h e Land, the Art & the People

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Welcome to New Mexico The arts, scenic grandure, history and people of the Land of Enchantment combine to form an incredible experience. The 2008 edition of New Mexico Traveler focuses on the natural beauty of the state and the warmth of its diverse inhabitants. Make New Mexico your natural escape.

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Indian Country America’s largest sources of Native American arts and crafts combine with a mushrooming list of outdoor opportunities

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Vast wilderness areas and historic river valleys provide the attraction for diverse growth in the arts, business and technology.

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El Paso, Texas The historic pass of the north continues to develop its roll as the industrial and cultural gateway to Mexico, the central states and the Old West.

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Southeast Region Natural wonders and southern ski slopes created a playland for West Texas, Northern Mexico…and the world.

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Gallup Today Gallup Pawn Collecting Native American Art Southwest NM Great Outdoors Southwest NM Attractions Southwest NM Forts, Ghost Towns & Famous Buildings

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Northern Mountains The magnitude of north-central New Mexico’s continuing contribution to the nation’s cultural and adventure foundations is staggering.

Albuquerque Downtown Bernadette Vadurro

Enchanted Travels Albuquerque and the pueblos of Isleta and Sandia form New Mexico’s central business, cultural and entertainment core.

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Southwest NM Mining Towns Affordable Vacations Heroes & Villains Southwest NM Birding Locations

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ON THE COVER Santa Fe master stone sculptor, Somers Randolph, combines creativity, skill, and passion to create exquisite artwork from stone and to whittle the intricate forms for his line of fine gold and silver jewelry. Cover Sculpture: Italian Alabaster on Belgian Marble Base, 24". Contact Somers Randolph at www.somersrandolph.com. Photo

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Pueblo of Isleta Albuquerque Pueblo of Sandia Cerrillos Santa Fe Chimayó Ojo Caliente Taos Chama Dulce Rociada Pueblo of Zuni Chaco Canyon Window Rock & Hubbell Trading Post Canyon de Chelly Scenic Route 53 Pueblo of Laguna El Morro Pueblo of Acoma Deming Las Cruces & Mesilla Truth or Consequences City of Elephant Butte Socorro Magdalena Reserve, Glenwood, Datil & Quemado Silver City Trail of the Mountain Spirits Nat’l. Scenic Byway Bayard Lordsburg El Paso, Texas Mescalero Ruidoso Cloudcroft Alamogordo

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President & Managing Director Terri Menges Vice President Joseph Burgess

New Mexico

Traveler TRAVELER

Staff Accountant Arlyn Cooley Designers Terri Menges Debra Sutton Regional Sales Lynn Janes LeAnne Knudsen Contributing Writers Joseph Burgess Brett Ferneau John Ramsey Phil Robertson Greg Walker Frank J. Young Photography Joseph Burgess except where noted Contributing Photographers Ron Behrmann Sarah Cearley Lynn Janes John Larson Wendy McEahwern Howard Meehan Darlene Nelson Jeri Joanna Poletto Somers Randolph Dustin Smith Debra Sutton Kenny Sutton Amanda Yaryan Todd Yocham Wendy Young Courtesy Photos Alamogordo Visitors Center City of Gallup Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino Isleta Resort & Casino National Parks Service Ojo Caliente Mineral Spa Red Rock Balloon Rally Sandia Resort & Casino New Mexico Traveler is manufactured and printed in the United States of America. ŠZia Publishing, 2008. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without permission of the publisher prohibited. All submissions of editorial or photography are only accepted without risk to the publisher for loss or damage.

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left to right from top left: An incredibly picturesque expanse of undulating rock formations is protected by the Bisti Wilderness Area in northwest New Mexico. The mystifying Shiprock peak towers above high-desert plains on the Navajo Reservation. A spectacular view from the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, the second highest in the United States. The rugged peaks of Bear Mountain, one of the many great views from the Silver City area. El Malpais means ‘the Badlands’, a volcanic area with Prehistoric ruins and homesteads located near Grants, NM. Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument located in north-central New Mexico. The cone-shaped tent rock formations are the products of volcanic eruptions that occurred 6 to 7 million years ago. The Glistening White Sands Monument encompasses 275 square miles of the world's largest gypsum dune field. background: Carlsbad Caverns, a wonderland of underground rock formations.

Mexico Incomparable arts, breathtaking natural beauty and a historically diverse culture that extends a welcoming hand to visitors from around the world…those are the ingredients that make New Mexico special and create the foundations for unforgettable adventure. Every sector of the state has its unique draw, but the underlying bedrock is one of personal warmth.

The Navajo, Apache and Pueblo Indian Nations, influenced by over 400 years of contact with European populations, each bathing in the environment of bright sunlight and clear blue skies give New Mexico a thousand year head start in the arts, and it continues to gain momentum. Scenic byways cover the state like a web of amazement and outdoor activities maintain a

year round state of awe. National and state parks and monuments, forest and wilderness areas cover the gamut of historic achievements, natural wonders and a wide array of physical opportunities.

Speckled with some of the world’s fastest computers and space-age technology, the state truly offers whatever the mind and body can handle. The sculptor, the whitewater rafter, the astronomer eavesdropping on distant galaxies and the senior citizen planning a relaxing Sunday afternoon drive each share the spirit that creates New Mexico’s enchantment.

New Mexico Traveler highlights a few of the state’s many attractions and extends it own welcoming hand. Bien Venidos a Nuevo Mexico.

WELCOME TO NEW MEXICO

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Enchanted

On the northeast edge of Albuquerque, a fiery sunset ablaze with color shrouds Sandia Peak.

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Travels

ALBUQUERQUE, ISLETA PUEBLO & SANDIA PUEBLO

New Mexico’s version of a population center is actually a colorful region jamb-packed with excitement.

Flanked by premier gaming facilities, golf resorts and a 10,000-foot mountain backdrop, the Albuquerque area commands a breathtaking introduction from any direction. The historic Rio Grande supports North America’s largest cottonwood bosque or forest and the surrounding geologic formations harbor hiking and skiing opportunities, contact with the artwork of ancient civilizations and stunning vistas accessible both by automobile and by the world’s longest tramway.

The crossroads of El Camino Real, traveled by Spanish colonizers, and historic Route 66, the romantic motor coach highway of the 50s and 60s, provides

New Mexico’s central core with a unique blend of history and culture. Old Town shops and restaurants are just blocks from Central Avenue diners and nightclubs, and museums celebrate everything from Natural History to Atomic power.

Ballooning, auto racing, professional and university sports, both indoor and outdoor concert venues and New Mexico’s largest gaming centers provide a release for the region’s high-tech industry population.

The Pueblo Indian and Hispanic cultural centers add to the long list establishing the region as both study and tourism destinations.

Come experience the giant heartbeat of New Mexico’s vibrant little metropolis.

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Eat, drink and be merry at the Isleta Casino and Resort where there are picturesque views, fine dining and activities the whole family can enjoy.

Photos courtesy Isleta Resort and Casino

ATTRACTIONS Isleta Casino & Resort. Gambling, dining, big-name entertainment, sports bar and gift shop. I-25 Exit 215.

877-7ISLETA www.isleta-casino.com.

Isleta Eagle Golf Course.

Championship 27-hole course.

505-848-1900 www.isletaeagle.com.

Isleta Lakes Recreational Complex.

RV campsites, fishing and picnicking.

505-244-8102 www.isletalakes.com.

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EVENTS Aug 28 St. Augustine Annual Feast Day. 575-869-3111 www.isletapueblo.com.

Sep 4 St. Augustine Annual Feast Day. 575-869-3111 www.isletapueblo.com.

MORE INFORMATION Isleta Casino & Resort 505-724-3800 www.isletacasinoresort.com.

Isleta Eagle Golf Course 866-ISLETA2 www.isletaeagle.com.

Isleta Lakes and Recreation 505-244-8102 www.isletarecreational.com.

Pueblo of Isleta 505-869-3111 www.isletapueblo.com.

PUEBLO OF ISLETA

BY JOHN RAMSEY Isleta Casino and Resort is one of New Mexico's premier destinations. It's a magical setting in the heart of the Land of Enchantment. Where the beauty and traditions of the southwest blend in harmony with the luxurious service of the world's finest resort destination.

Here you'll find the excitement of Vegas style gaming, a beautifully manicured 27-hole golf course, private fishing lakes and entertainment galore. No matter what kind of fun you're looking for, Isleta Casino and Resort is a destination worth discovering.

Hot casino action does not get any better than this. Isleta offers more than 1,700 reel and video slot machines. Here you'll find all of your favorites, plus all the newest games around, featuring table games including blackjack, roulette and craps plus all the most popular games like 3-Card Poker.

Isleta offers dining choices for every taste.

Whatever you're hungry for, you'll find outstanding culinary choices. Whether it's prime cut steaks,

fresh salads, or amazing desserts...we've got it all. Your dining choices range from casual to elegant, but all will leave you wanting more.

Recreation for the whole family can all be found at Isleta Lakes & Recreation area. Come fish in beautiful stocked lakes, play in grassy recreation areas or dine under the comfort of our covered pavilion. For more family fun, check out the Isleta Fun Connection. Bowl on 24 state-of-the-art lanes with automatic scoring and large screen TV’s, fire away in the thrill-a-minute laser tag room, shoot some pool or play in the state-of-the-art arcade.

Isleta's Casino & Resort's hotel will open in the summer of 2008. Upon first sight you'll recognize the new hotel as a true piece of art, from the openair ambiance to the cascading waterfalls. Isleta offers more than 200 luxurious guest rooms, spacious meeting rooms as well as a full service spa.

We invite you to come explore New Mexico's Premier Destination, Isleta Casino and Resort.

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ALBUQUERQUE

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta began in 1972 with the launching of 13 balloons and now with over 700 balloons, is the largest balloon fiesta in the world. The Fiesta is a nine-day event where the skies are filled with spectacular balloons hovering in the vast New Mexico skies.

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entertainment hot spots. Both the downtown and Nob Hill areas boast excellent ethnic restaurants, live music, dancing and theater.

The170-acre Albuquerque Biological Park, containing an aquarium, botanical gardens and zoo, is located just blocks away from Old Town. Further north, the Rio Grande Nature Center State Park provides hiking and bicycle trails through a dense cottonwood forest along the river. On the northwest edge of town, Petroglyph National Monument preserves an enormous collection of ancient symbols and artwork scratched onto volcanic rocks. A visitor center explains the prehistoric culture and hiking trails allow access to the rock art.

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is the world’s largest gathering of its kind for hot air balloons and includes mass ascensions, flying competitions and balloon glows. The world’s longest aerial tramway ascends 10,000-foot Sandia Peak, providing hiking, skiing and dining opportunities as well as incredible vistas.

Photo by Amanda Yaryan

Albuquerque’s growth as New Mexico’s business and transportation hub has provided the means for enhancing the city’s cultural development. The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and the National Hispanic Cultural Center of New Mexico have developed into major historic resources and venues for related lectures, shows and openings. The Gathering of Nations is now the country’s largest powwow, featuring over 3000 Native American dancers and the crowning of Miss Indian World.

Located on the historic El Camino Real, the city was founded in 1706. Old Town, with its colonial style San Felipe de Neri church and historic plaza, continues to bear its Spanish heritage and architecture. Artwork and dining opportunities, as well as Native American and Spanish influenced crafts, are located throughout the plaza area. Many of Albuquerque’s major museums have also migrated to the Old Town district.

Historic Route 66, running the full length of Albuquerque, is also lined with shopping, dining and

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Unser Racing Museum

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Taking a slow-paced lap around this remarkable museum will reveal what several generations of Unsers have given and gotten from the sport of autoracing. From Pike’s Peak to Indy, the cars, the engines, the trophies and the stories are told and showcased.

Jerry’s Garage is a popular destination for catered events and custom presentations for 25 to 250 people.

Steering thru the Gift Shop, one will find toys for all ages, including a wide selection of racing books, clothing and collector cars. Perfect gifts for the racing enthusiast.

Tours and educational programs are available to “ignite” the minds of children.

Please visit the website at www.unserracingmuseum.com for more information.

505.341.1776 Open daily from 10am to 4pm 1776 Montano NW • Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM 87107

¡explora! something for everyone from 1 to 101 personal experiences in science, technology and art 250 hands-on exhibits thoughtful activity great place for families Bilingual facility • Wheelchair accessible

505.224.8300 Para español llame al 505.224.8323 Monday - Saturday 10 am to 6pm Sunday 12 noon to 6pm

1701 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, NM www.explora.us

LOCATION

Albuquerque is located at the junction of I-25 and I-40, nestled between the Rio Grande and the 10,700 ft. bluffs of Sandia Crest.

TOUR

Drive north on I-25 for the Enchanted Travels Tour to Santa Fe, south on I-25 for the Old West Country tour, east on I-40 for the Eastern Region Tour or west on 1-40 for the Indian Country Tour.

MORE INFORMATION Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce 505-764-3700 www.abqchamber.com.

Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau 800-733-9918 www.itsatrip.org.

Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce 800-754-4620 www.ahcnm.org.

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¡explora!

Ideas You Can Touch Ideas que puedes tocar

ATTRACTIONS Albuquerque Biological Park. The Albuquerque Aquarium, Rio Grande Botanic Garden, Rio Grande Zoo and Tingley Beach. Recreational opportunities and environmental awareness education. 903 10th St. NW. 505-768-2000 www.cabq.gov/biopark.

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Art galleries, museums, dining, traditional dances, gift shop and family programs. 2401 12th St. NW. 505843-7270 www.indianpueblo.org.

National Hispanic Cultural Center of New Mexico. Art galleries, performing arts, film, library, dining and gift shop. 1701 4th st. SW. 505-246-2261 www.nhccnm.org.

New Mexico Veterans Memorial. Memorial, tours and museum. 1100 Louisiana Blvd. SE. 505-256-2042 www.nmvetsmemorial.org.

Nob Hill. Shops and dining. Central Ave.. from Girard to Washington. 505-265-0433.

Old Town. Historic plaza with shops, art galleries, dining and lodging. Corner of Central Ave.. and Rio Grande Blvd. 505-319-4087 www.albuquerqueoldtown.com.

Petroglyph National Monument. West Mesa volcanic escarpment prehistoric rock art. Selfguided tours and visitor center. Unser to Boca Negra Unit. 505-899-0205 www.nps.gov/petr.

Rio Grande Nature Center State Park. Fauna and flora exhibits, hiking trail, native plant garden, migratory bird sanctuary, ponds, gift shop and visitor center. 2901 Candelaria NW. 505-344-7240 www.emnrd.state.nm.us/prd/RGNC.htm Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway. World’s longest aerial tram climbs 2.7 miles to 10,378 foot top of Sandia Peak. Dining at the base and summit. I25 Exit 234 Tramway Rd. east to #10 Tramway Loop NE. 505-856-7325 www.sandiapeak.com.

Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway. Byway between Albuquerque and Santa Fe through the historic mining towns of Golden, Madrid and Cerrillos. www.turquoisetrail.org.

Wildlife West Nature Park - Living Wildlife Museum. 24 species of rescued native wildlife living on 122 acres. 87 N. Frontage Rd., Edgewood. 505-281-7655 www.wildlifewest.org.

• Museum of Pueblo History and Culture -The richest resource for the study of America’s first inhabitants in the Southwest. Docent guided tours available. 9am-5pm, 7 days a week • Pueblo House Museum - Docent guided tours available. 9am-5pm, 7days a week • Pueblo Harvest Café & Bakery -Native American and Southwestern cuisine served year round. On-site catering available. Mon.-Fri. 8am-3pm • Sat. & Sun. 8am-5pm • Pueblo Gift Shops - Huge selection of Southwestern Art and Crafts, clothing, books and gifts. 9am-5:30pm.

• Four Winds Travel Center – Smokeshop, Fina Fuel, Arbys and Convenience Store • Special Exhibition Art Galleries - Open from 9am - 5pm.

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 • Albuquerque • www.indianpueblo.org

Albuquerque’s Historic Old Town WALK in the footsteps of Albuquerque’s Founders.

Old Town is the heart of Albuquerque’s heritage. Founded in 1706.

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 Hotels and quaint B&B’s.

505.319.4087 Historic Old Town P.O. Box 7483 Albuquerque, NM 87194 www.albuquerqueoldtown.com

EVENTS Feb 29

Fiery Foods and BBQ Show.

505-873-8680. www.fieryfoods.com/ffshow.

Mar 1-2 Fiery Foods and BBQ Show.

505-873-8680. www.fiery-foods.com/ffshow.

7-9 Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festival Spring Show. 505-292-7457 www.riograndefestivals.com.

Apr 19-20 Fiestas de Albuquerque and Founders Day Parade.

505-768-3556.

22 Earth Day Events. 505-768-2000 www.cabq.gov/biopark.

24-26 25th Annual Gathering of Nations Powwow. 505-836-2810 www.gatheringofnations.com.

26 Dia del Nino. 505-246-2261 www.nhccnm.org.

May 5 Cinco de Mayo Celebration.

505-246-2261 www.nhccnm.org.

18 24th Annual Museum Car Show.

505-243-7255 www.cabq.gov/museum.

24-26 Albuquerque Annual Wine Festival. 505-899-3815 www.nmwine.com.

Jun 7

Albuquerque Century & Downtown Criterium. 505-724-2000 www.abqcentury.com.

6-14 22nd Annual Festival Flamenco Internacional de Albuquerque.

505-242-7600 www.nationalinstituteofflamenco.org 16-22 End of the Trail: Wild West Jubilee & Cowboy Action Shooting World Championships. 877-411-7277 www.sassnet.com.

27-29 New Mexico Arts and Crafts Fair. www.nmartsandcraftsfair.org.

Jul 4 Independence Day Celebration.

505-768-3556 www.cabq.gov.

19-13 Mariachi Spectacular. 505-255-1501 www.mariachispetacular.com.

Aug 8-10 The Great Southwestern Antiques Show. 505-255-4054 www.greatsouthwesternantiquesshow.com.

29 Wine and Lifestyle Expo.

866-494-6366 www.nmwine.com.

30 New Mexico Wine Festival.

505-876-3311 www.newmexicowinefestival.com.

Sep 5-21 New Mexico State Fair.

505-265-1791 www.exponm.com.

19-20 Globalquerque! 505-232-9868 www.globalquerque.com.

Oct 3-5

Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festival Balloon Fiesta Show. 505-292-7457 www.riograndefestivals.com.

4-12 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. 888-422-7277 www.balloonfiesta.com.

10-12 Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festival Balloon Fiesta Show. 505-292-7457 www.riograndefestivals.com.

Nov7-9 Weems Gallery ArtFest.

505-293-6133 www.weemsgallery.com 11 Veterans Day Ceremony.

505-256-2042 www.nmvetsmemorial.com Twinkle Lights Parade.

22 505-768-3556 www.cabq.gov.

28-30 Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festival Holiday Show. 505-292-7457 www.riograndefestivals.com.

Dec 1-31 River of Lights. 505-764-6200 www.cabq.gov/biopark.

4 14th Annual Holiday Shop ‘n Stroll in Nob Hill. 505-255-5006.

5 11th Annual Holiday Stroll in Old Town. 505-842-8022 www.albuquerqueoldtown.com.

24 Luminaria Tour. 505-843-9200 www.cabq.gov/transit.

Apr-Sep Albuquerque Isotopes Baseball Games. 505-924-2255 www.albuquerquebaseball.com Jun-Aug Summer Nights Concerts.

505-764-6236 www.cabq.gov/biopark.

Sep-Nov UNM Lobo Football Games.

800-955-HOWL www.GoLobos.com.

Oct-Mar New Mexico Scorpions Hockey. 505-881-7825 www.scorpionshockey.com.

Nov-Mar UNM Men’s and Women’s Basketball Games. 505-925-5626 www.GoLobos.com.

A LBUQUERQUE ’ S C ULTURAL C ORRIDOR

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

Weekend dances all year long and special events. For information call or visit our website.

Nov-Apr NBA Development League Albuquerque Thunderbirds.

505-265-3865 www.abqtbirds.com.

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HISTORIC OLD TOWN

Students of Albuquerque’s long and colorful history will confirm that this is where it all began: in Old Town, with the 1705 founding of a trading village named for the Spanish Duke of Albuquerque, spelled “Alburquerque” at the time. The village grew outward from a central plaza dominated by San Felipe de Neri church.

Today, shops and restaurants housed in historic Spanish colonial buildings surround the plaza and its traditional bandstand. Large selections of Native American pottery, jewelry and rugs are available, as well as art, New Mexican furniture, collectibles, southwest apparel and outstanding Mexican food.

above: Within New Mexico’s hub of technology, over 300 years of history and culture live on in its Old Town. An adobe fountain sets the mood for great shopping and dining opportunities. Its Spanish architecture houses shops, restaurants, art and one-of-a-kind gifts. Step back in time and discover the origins of the Duke City and a host of the state’s top museums.

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A L B U Q U E R Q U E

Open Daily Mon-Sat • 8am -9pm Sun • 8am -4pm

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.

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TUCANOS BRAZILIAN GRILL

daylight

hours,

Downtown

Albuquerque is New Mexico’s largest business center, home to major corporations

Downtown corner of 1st & Central

246.9900 www.tucanos.com

and government agencies. In the evenings, it is a vibrant jewel sparkling with restau-

THAI CRYSTAL

rants, hotels, cinemas and nightclubs. The

In the heart of Downtown Albuquerque, serving fine, authentic Thai delectables. Experience a special culinary adventure–unique to Albuquerque & New Mexico.

well-lit streets beneath the skyscrapers overflow with people as dining gives way to music and dancing. Outdoor patio and sidewalk dining and art exhibits add a

Mon-Thurs.11am-9:30pm Fri. 11am-11pm • Sat. 12pm-11pm Sun. 5pm-9:30pm

touch of European flair to the district while Historic Route 66 revives American memo-

109 Gold Ave.. • 244.3344 between 1st & 2nd Streets.

ries of the ‘50s and ‘60s. In a pleasant urban ambiance of neon, murals and life-size bronze sculptures of local residents chatting on the street corners, up-to-date civic features include underground parking and a large plaza for events.

Today’s Downtown Albuquerque is the

JAVA JOE’S One street south of Central (between 8th St. & 10th St.), you’ll find yourself in a caf´e pleasingly reminiscent of the street cafes of San Francisco. Breakfast & lunch all day, vegetarian & vegan friendly fare, house roasted coffee.

Live music too! 6:30am-3:30pm, 7 days.

result of an impressive ten-year revitalization effort that resulted in acclaim of the

906 Park Ave.. SW 505.765.1514

area by National Public Radio as the “fastest downtown turnaround in the coun-

JC’S NEW YORK PIZZA DEPT.

try.” The district was redesigned for the convenience and safety of pedestrians.

One-way

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Contemporary concepts were implemented, such as a pedestrian-friendly way-find-

Thin crust New York style pizza, calzones & hot Italian sandwiches are our specialty. Mention New Mexico Traveler for a discount.

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Sun.-Wed. 11am-12am Thurs.-Sat. 11am-3am

ing system, a Park Once system for motorists and construction of a new multi-

215 Central Ave.. NW 505-766-6973

modal Transportation Center facilitating access by train, bus or taxi.

The arts are booming in Downtown Albuquerque. The Central Arts District has become a gathering place for artist co-ops, galleries and art organizations. There are numerous performing arts venues and the

SUSHI KING Come enjoy fresh sushi, rice & noodle dishes with beer and wine in our contemporary atmosphere.

With your dining experience you’ll leave feeling like a king!

Mon.-Thurs. 11am-9:30pm•Fri. 11am-11pm Sat. 12pm-11pm• Sun. 12pm-9:30pm

Albuquerque Downtown Dining

Open Daily at 11:00am.

During

ALBUQUERQUE DOWNTOWN DINING

“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!

Arts and Entertainment District is the hub of the local live music and club scene.

118 Central Avenue SW 842.5099 ENCHANTED TRAVELS / ALBUQUERQUE

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PUEBLO OF SANDIA

BY GREG WALKER

Sandia Resort & Casino offers beautiful guest rooms, a variety of fine dining, spa treatments, breathtaking views and with swimming pools and workout rooms, there’s something for everyone.

Photos courtesy Sandia Resort and Casino

ATTRACTIONS Sandia Resort & Casino. Hotel, gambling, dining, golfing, top-name entertainment and spa. 30 Rainbow Rd. NE. 800-526-9366 www.sandiacasino.com.

Bien Mur Indian Market Center.

Authentic handmade Native American arts and crafts. 100 Bien Mur Dr. NE. 800-365-5400 www.bienmur.com.

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King’s Day Celebration.

505-867-3317 www.sandiapueblo.nsn.us.

Feast Day. 505-867-3317 www.sandia pueblo.nsn.us.

MORE INFORMATION Bien Mur Indian Market 800-365-5400 www.bienmur.com Pueblo of Sandia 505-867-3317 www.sandiapueblo.nsn.us.

Sandia Resort & Casino 800-526-9366 www.sandiacasino.com

Sandia Resort & Casino is close to home, but far from ordinary. The 150,000 square-foot, Las Vegas style casino offers a variety of options for all players, including 36 table games, 2,000 of the hottest slot machines, a high-limit area, Bingo, live Keno, the largest Poker room in New Mexico, and a non-smoking gaming area.

With your luxury in mind, each of the 228 spacious, oversized guest rooms are richly accentuated with southwest flavor – from the engraved bathroom vanities and intricate ceramic-tiled entry ways to plush furniture and cozy pillow tops. Don’t miss the extraordinary views of the Sandia Mountains or the bright lights of the Albuquerque skyline.

The award winning Sandia Golf Club features a

spectacular Scott Miller designed golf course. This 18-hole championship par 72 layout presents a challenge for players of every skill level.

Bien Shur, the rooftop gourmet restaurant, transforms any meal into an extraordinary experience. In addition, guests have several other dining options including the Thur Shan Buffet and the Council Room Steakhouse.

To complete your stay, experience the Green Reed Spa that features 10 treatment rooms, steam rooms, saunas, cold and hot plunges, a full-service salon and a complete workout room. While outdoors, relax in the heated swimming pool and hot tub while watching the magnificent colors of the southwest skies and sunsets.

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CERRILLOS

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

ATTRACTIONS Casa Grande Trading Post, Cerrillos Turquoise Mining Museum, Petting Zoo. Gift shop, old photos, mining equipment, artifacts. 505-438-3008 Cerrillos Hills Historic Park. Trails, guided hikes, educational programs.

505-438-3008 www.cerrilloshills.org

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LOCATION Cerrillos is located on NM 14 (Turquoise Trail), between Santa Fe and Albuquerque.

TOUR From Santa Fe, travel 25 miles south on NM 14, turn right just after the bridge into the village.

MORE INFORMATION Cerrillos Hills Historic Park: www.cerrilloshills.org Turquoise Trail Scenic Byway: www.turquoisetrail.org

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; hike in the 1100-acre Cerrillos Hills Park; visit the friendly shopkeepers and restaurateurs; check out the Turquoise Mining Museum; and walk by the Clear Light Opera House, where Sarah Bernhardt and Lillian Langtree once sang.

And don’t forget to track down some of your favorite movie locations as studios are flocking to the Land of Enchantment. The washboard dirt roads and the remaining buildings on old Front Street have been used as in some 13 movies. The films Young Guns, Young Guns II, The Nine Lives of Elfego Baca, and Vampires were made there. John Wayne’s 1972 movie, The Cowboys, was filmed just north of the town. Wild Hogs found Madrid, just 2 miles from Cerrillos, to be a popular location and 310 to Yuma and the mini series Into the West were also filmed nearby. The Eaves Movie Ranch near Cerrillos has been the location for over 250 productions from Easy Rider to Into the West.

As visitors to Cerrillos walk the dusty streets snapping digital pictures of another time, nostalgia medicates the streets of today's hustle n’ bustle life.

Let imagination transport you back to the days of steam engines, horse and buggies and a slower, simpler way of life. Come visit us in Cerrillos.

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SANTA FE, TAOS, CHIMAYO, OJO CALIENTE, CHAMA & ROCIADA

Artisans have been inspired by North Central New Mexico’s natural beauty for centuries and have been influential in the area’s development since the late 1800s. Now supporting renowned performing arts and one of the world’s largest art markets, the region is nothing less than a multicultural arts phenomenon.

For those intrigued by the region’s history, Bandelier National Monument, Puye Cliff Dwellings, Taos Pueblo World Heritage Site, northern Indian pueblos and reservations and Spanish villages provide a striking account of Native American evolution prior to and during the years of Spanish influence. The communities themselves have preserved the architectural evidence of a spirited development, including the

nearly 400-year old seat of New Mexico’s government, and clusters of world-class museums keep the details intact.

The physical grandeur of North Central New Mexico can best be described as spectacular.

Tumbling rivers, cold mountain lakes, colorful rock formations and the state’s highest peaks provide stunning backdrops for adventure in the outdoors. Activities include world¬-class skiing and snowmobile excursions, hiking, fishing, horseback riding and golf. Climb aboard a narrow gauge steam-driven train at Chama, raft the whitewater rapids through the Rio Grande Gorge, ride in a horse-drawn wagon at Bobcat Pass and then pamper your deserving muscles in the hot mineral springs of Ojo Caliente.

opposite: San Geronimo Chapel, named for the patron saint of Taos Pueblo was built in 1850, replacing churches destroyed in 1680 and 1847.

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Santa Fe Welcome to the publication that embraces Santa Fe, Taos and Northern New Mexico.

Bernadette Vadurro An energetic tenth generation Santa Fean is one of the nation’s top Hispanic Entrepreneurs.

Somers Randolph Whether it is Somers jewelry or his massive, yet intricate, marble sculpture, it is conceived and shaped by a sensitive and dedicated Master Sculptor.

16 Pathfinders in the Arts Santa Fe art dealer Joseph Sisneros, a Chimayo native of Spanish descent, focuses on the recognition of Native American work as worldclass art.

24 Chimayo A remote Spanish village continues to build upon a rich heritage of religion and weaving and offers a popular restaurant experience in a historic setting.

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19 Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument Hiking trails through unique geologic formations produce an eerie escape to a world of vistas and fantasies.

26 Ojo Caliente One of the nation’s oldest health spas gave its unique hot mineral spring facilities and accommodations a face lift.

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20 The Business Side of Santa Fe’s World Class Cuisine Key Santa Fe Restaurateurs share their business perspectives of Santa Fe and its unique dining experience.

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OUR COVER

The fascinating spires of Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument are located near Pueblo de Cochiti, just a short distance from Santa Fe. Also known as hoodoos, they are examples of a type of geological formation found only a few places in the world. They were photographed for Encantada by Wendy Young.

Taos A haven for the arts and outdoor activities, Taos and the Enchanted Circle offer an incredibly scenic and cultural experience.

Encantada is published annually by Zia Publishing Corp. 116 McKinney Road, P.O. Box 1248, Silver City, NM 88062, 575-388-4444, info@ziapublishing.com, www.ziapublishing.com. President & Managing Director, Terri Menges. Vice President, Joseph Burgess. Staff Accountant, Arlyn Cooley. Designers, Debra Sutton and Terri Menges. Production Assistant, Melanie Zipin. Contributing Writers, Joseph Burgess and Brett Ferneau.

Photography, Joseph Burgess, except where noted. Advertising Sales, Lynn Janes and LeAnne Knudsen.

Encantada is a supplement to New Mexico Traveler and is manufactured and printed in the United States of America. ©Zia Publishing Corp. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without permission of the publisher is prohibited. All submissions of editorial or photography are only accepted without risk to the publisher for loss or damage. Every effort was made to ensure accuracy in the information provided. The publisher assumes no responsibility or liability for errors, changes or omissions.

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this page: Vic Payne’s “Thunder at Little Bighorn” sculpture entices Santa Fe visitors to explore the arts. opposite: Estella Loretto’s “The Magical Encounter” contributes to the serene surroundings of her studio.

LOCATION Santa Fe is located at the junction I-25 and US84/285, the historic termination of El Camino Real and the Santa Fe Trail.

TOUR From Santa Fe, travel 16 miles north on US84/285 and turn northeast 11 miles on NM503 and NM520 to Chimayo.

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EVENTS May 24-25 Native Treasures Indian Arts Festival. 505-476-1250 Jun 7-8 Spring Festival and Animal Fair. 505-471-2261 Jun 18-21 Rodeo de Santa Fe 505-471-4300 Santa Fe Opera Season Jun 27 opens through Aug 23.

800-280-4654 Jul 5-6 Wine Festival at El Rancho de las Golondrinas 505-471-2261

Jul 12-13 Santa Fe International Folk Art Market at Milner Plaza. 505-476-1200 Jul 20 Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival begins through Aug 25. 888-221-9836. www.sfcmf.org Jul 26-27 Spanish Market on the Plaza. 505-982-2226 Aug6-7 Summer Festival and Frontier Days at El Rancho de las Golondrinas 505-471-2261

Aug 23-24 Indian Market on the Plaza. 505-983-5220.

Aug 30-Sept 7 Santa Fe Fiesta.

505-988-7575 Sep 24-28 Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta. 505-438-8060 Oct 4-5 Harvest Festival at El Rancho de las Golondrinas. 505-471-2261 Nov 27 Ski Santa Fe Opens 505-982-4429 Dec 3-7 Santa Fe Film Festival 505-988-5225

SANTA FE

A destination City that wields significant international clout, Santa Fe sits picture-perfect on the gentle slopes below the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The longest continuously serving capital in the United States has preserved and expanded its Spanish/Pueblo architecture, it is a world-renowned leader in the arts, has an impressive array of distinguished museums and supports a strong multicultural cluster of markets, festivals and pageants. Santa Fe is the first city in the United States recognized by the UNESCO Creative Cities Global Network as a center for art and culture.

Established as a regional capital in 1610 by Spain’s third governor of New Mexico, the city has preserved some of the nation's oldest buildings, including the Palace of the Governors, which is the oldest public building in the country, and San Miguel Mission, rebuilt in 1710 over the ruins of its predecessor church constructed in the early 1600s. Preparations have already begun for an incredible 400th year celebration that officially kicks off in 2010.

Narrow, old-world streets wind romantically through hundreds of galleries, shops, museums, theaters and restaurants accessible by foot from the town plaza. Despite a population of only 70,000, the staggering concentration of the artistic and cultural venues compare with cities many times its size. Its renowned opera venue and newest museum cluster on “Museum Hill” are only ten minutes driving time from the Plaza.

Dec 6-7 Winter Spanish Market 505-982-2226 Dec 12 Christmas at the Palace 505-476-5100 Dec 24 Farolitos on the Plaza. 800-777-2489

ATTRACTIONS Canyon Road. East of Paseo de Peralta.

Originally a Native American trail into the mountains; now lined with unique shops, art galleries, artists' studios, restaurants and local hangouts. 800-777-2489 or 505-955-6200.

EI Rancho de las Golondrinas. South of Santa Fe off I-25. This historical Spanish colonial village, now a living history museum, was a stopping point on EI Camino Real. Call for annual event schedule and tours, 505-471-2261.

Hyde Memorial State Park. Eight miles northeast of Santa Fe. Camping, hiking and picnicking. 505-983-7175. www.nmparks.com Loretto Chapel. 207 Old Santa Fe Trail.

Houses the miraculous staircase built by a mysterious carpenter believed to have been St. Joseph by the Loretto nuns. 505982-0092. www.lorettochapel.com

Museum Hill. On Camino Lejo off Old Santa Fe Trail. Home of the Laboratory of Anthropology, Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, Museum of International Folk Art, Museum of Spanish Colonial Art, and the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian. www.museumhill.org Museum of Fine Arts. 107 W. Palace Ave. Southwest, historical and contemporary art. 505-476-5072. www.mfasantafe.org Palace of the Governors. 105 W. Palace Ave. 17th century building on the old Santa Fe Plaza housing historical exhibits.

The oldest continuously used public building in the US. 505-476-5100. www.palaceofthegovernors.org San Miguel Mission Church.

401 Old Santa Fe Trail. Dates back to first Spanish colonization. Rebuilt following Pueblo Revolt of 1680.

505-983-3974 or 988-9504.

Santuario de Guadalupe.

100 S. Guadalupe. Mission museum exhibiting Spanish colonial art.

18th century shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe. 505-988-2027

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A city of markets and festivals, thousands of visitors travel to Santa Fe for Indian Market and Spanish Market.

The colorful Santa Fe Fiesta has been celebrated annually since 1692. Other major events include the Santa Fe Wine and Chile Fiesta and the new Santa Fe International Folk Art Market.

This cultural Mecca is located at the culmination of El Camino Real, the Spanish supply line from Mexico City and the Santa Fe National Historic Trail that brought settlers from Kansas City.

Santa Fe also serves as a hub for the Santa Fe Ski Basin, hiking and fishing in the Pecos Wilderness, rafting the Rio Grande, gaming at Indian Casinos and browsing local pueblo markets.

Flights from several major cities have now been established for Santa Fe and the commuter train from Albuquerque will soon reach the capital. The 50-acre Railyard project is completing its first phases as a remarkable new center for culture and recreation, while preserving the essence of both the historic and current railroad operations. The new convention center is scheduled for completion in 2008 as is the new wing of the Palace of the Governors Museum.

top: A bronze sculpture of St. Francis welcomes visitors to the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi near the plaza in Santa Fe. SANTA FE

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BERNADETTE VADURRO ONE OF AMERICA’S TOP 10 HISPANIC ENTREPRENEURS

BY JOSEPH BURGESS

Santa Fe is a community that bubbles over with extreme talent. One of those gifted people is Bernadette TrujilloVadurro, a native Santa Fean who may well be the most enthusiastic individual you will ever meet.

Bernadette is a tenth generation New Mexican who was married and began working full time right out of high school. She started her family and college classes simultaneously, managing to graduate Magna Cum Laude from College of Santa Fe. Bernadette launched her own consulting firm, evolved into a highly sought motivational speaker (in 49 states) and has now written the award-winning book, America’s Conscience: Facing Threats to Democracy, the Middle Class and Our World.

Bernadette earned Latina Style Magazine’s 2007 Anna Maria Arias Business Fund Award as one of the nation’s top ten Hispanic Entrepreneurs. www.speakerslive.com inset: Five generations of Bernadette’s family include, in the top row, daughter Christy Brown and mother Eva Parker. In the bottom row are Bernadette with granddaughter Summer Brown and grandmother Lucy Ortiz at 101 years old.

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SOMERS RANDOLPH WHEN CREATIVITY COMBINES WITH TECHNICAL ABILITIES THE RESULT IS A SUPERB MASTERY OF MATERIAL WRITTEN BY JOSEPH BURGESS

“My gift is one of form,” states Santa Fe sculptor Somers Randolph, “whether it’s a delicate soapstone carving in the palm of your hand or a five-foot marble sculpture that anchors the far end of your rose garden.”

"Alabama Marble, 64".

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photo ŠJoseph Burgess 2007

photo by Somers Randolph photo ©Joseph Burgess 2007

philosophy, has pounded rock for 30 years and never held a real job. “I’ll stand by that statement,” he quips, “I’m proud of my work, and it may well be more difficult to graduate from Princeton and succeed as an artist than it is to become a CEO.” Both the dedicated collector who has researched his story and the casual acquaintance can immediately recognize the absolute passion he pours into every piece he produces, large or small. When creativity combines with technical abilities the result is a superb mastery of material. A burly six-foot-seven stone carver who might very well have posed for the Hildebrandt illustration of a sword-wield-

photo ©Joseph Burgess 2007

photo by Wendy McEahwern

Somers’ friends joke that the Princeton graduate, a student of art history and

opposite page and top, right: Somers Randolph whittles Montana soapstone, creating tiny intricate sculpture as models for his exquisite line of gold and silver jewelry. above, left: Somers Randolph, Master Stone Sculptor. above, middle and bottom: An 80-lb fine art sculpture may have begun the lengthy and unforgiving process as an 800-lb block of marble.

ing J.R.R. Tolkien character has instead molded his own life-long adventure. With

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gigantic hands, he carves tiny intricate soapstone shapes and graceful tall stone sculptures weighing hundreds of pounds. His magnificent stature seems essential for grappling a massive block of marble destined to become a focal point of some corporate rotunda.

Somers studied sculpture at Corcoran School of Art in Washington D.C. and in 1975 apprenticed in Pietrasanta, Italy. “I worked side-by-side with experienced marble carvers and the knowledge gained was invaluable. A stone carver develops a relationship between his material and his tools over years of trial and error. It’s easy to teach someone how to safely use a tool, but not when to stop using that tool. Stone is unforgiving and the knowledge that transforms it into a collectable work of art is acquired, quite frankly, from going too far. I've broken many, many pieces. My ability to create curves and loops from a chunk of alabaster or fine translucent edges on a blade of marble has evolved over three decades of finetuning the techniques of carving, sanding and polishing rock.”

Twenty-five years is the industry standard for earning the title of master craftsman. Sculpture from the hands of the world’s master craftsmen is perceived by collectors and investors to be the art that will continue to grow in value. That has certainly been the case for Somers Randolph, whose years of sculpting have forged a steady rise in value for those investing in his work. While many artists make molds and bronze editions of their stone sculpture, Randolph holds true to the unique spirit of carving. He finishes one piece and this page, clockwise from top, left: Portoro Marble on Travertine, 58"; Black Belgian Marble on Persian Travertine, 52"; Italian Alabaster on Antique Verde, 24"; Black Belgian Marble on Vatican Marble, 60". opposite, clockwise, from top right: North Carolina Imperial Blue Marble on Black Belgian Marble, 70"; Turkish Rosa Laguna Marble, 32"; Green Mojave Marble on New Mexico Travertine, 36"; Italian Alabaster on Black Belgian marble, 18"; Italian Alabaster on Persian Travertine, 24". Photos including Alabama Marble photo on page 11

by Wendy McEahwern.

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then begins sculpting the next from a block of stone, no copies, no editions.

Slabs and pillars of domestic materials, often handpicked by Somers from quarries in California, Wyoming and Utah, and those originating from locations worldwide stand like Roman sentinels surrounding Somers’ Santa Fe workspace. Italian marble shipped from the Carrara quarries used by Michelangelo, Portoro black and gold marble also from Italy, Persian Travertine, Turkish red and Mojave green marbles, and stone from Belgium

SCULPTURE FROM THE WORLD’S MASTER CRAFTSMEN IS PERCEIVED

BY COLLECTORS AND INVESTORS TO BE THE PIECES THAT WILL CONTINUE TO GROW IN VALUE. and India generate an international kaleidoscope of nature’s designs. The heartbeat of the master craftsman pounds and creative juices flow as colors, swirls and grain are considered and then painstakingly and deliberately cut, chiseled and polished into the timeless piece of art that could only have resulted from that particular piece of stone.

Cradled by Santa Fe’s Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the airy and eclectic studio where these exquisite works are made is in itself a tribute to the sculptor. Somers is at home in the shop that he built with beams from an old warehouse in Nashville. Even his workbench is made of heavy hand-hewn poplar logs pulled from an 1800s brick building, beams that were recycled from a settler's earlier structure.

New Mexico is a logical choice for this time in Randolph's life.

"Driving across the country has been one of my greatest pleasures since my first college road trip. Even after I gave up on the interstates, I would always pause in Santa Fe, visit the old flea market or stay for the weekend. Something wonderful always happened here. Santa Fe is a spiritual experience that still makes my hair tingle. What hair I have left, that is.”

Contact Somers Randolph at www. somersrandolph.com.

SOMERS JEWELRY A Somers? Of course it’s a Somers.

That fascinating and delicate gold pendant draped lightly from your neck is actually a Somers Randolph sculpture, designed and meticulously shaped by a master carver. A three-foot, hundredpound Somers Randolph carving may already anchor your art collection and a graceful thousand pound one-of-a-kind Somers Randolph sculpture could be the centerpiece of your courtyard. Sculpture and jewelry originating from the same genius is a conversation catalyst for soirees from Minneapolis to Dubai. In fact, the brand was suggested by customers greeting each other just that way, “Is that a Somers?” It was

Somers’ wife Hillary who turned the sculptor’s pastime of whittling into gold. When she discovered hundreds of intriguing soapstone shapes piled haphazardly in a trunk, she convinced Somers that a line of gold and silver jewelry held a place in his future.

Now the important lady in anyone’s life can join the list of discriminating women who appreciate elegant creativity and the rare alchemy of sculpted stone turned into gold and silver. Just seven years later, Somers jewelry is available internationally under the Somers name, honoring the sculptor who breathes new life into stone. Contact Somers Jewelry at www.somersjewelry.com.

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RANCHO DE CHIMAYO COLLECTION

BY JOSEPH BURGESS “I may spend hours with a customer or group,” says Santa Fe art dealer Joseph Sisneros, “readily sharing my knowledge of Native American work.” Owner of The Rancho de Chimayo Collection in Santa Fe’s Sena Plaza, Sisneros and his staff create an experience that may turn a first-time buyer into a collector. Joseph’s mentor, Don Ortiz, and his Godfather, Arturo Jaramillo, taught him that a sale is an educational process, customers must be treated like family and you have to be able to speak with passion about a piece in the language of the buyer. “It is, after all, collectors who keep the arts and culture alive,” states Sisneros.

“I deal only with the work of top Native American artisans whose art pieces can compete in an international market. My customers purchase pottery or jewelry that falls within their budget with the option to trade upward at any time…it’s a lifetime trade.”

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“Native American pottery is very difficult to produce,” Joseph points out.

“The indigenous clays have to be high quality and they are fired outside, making them susceptible to the elements.

The intricate artwork may take weeks or months to complete and the sanding and polishing require an experienced touch. Even the fuel used for the fire affects the outcome of the pot.”

“I am very concerned that there are fewer Native American families continuing to produce the traditional art forms.

San Ildefonso Pueblo, for example, is famous for its fine black on black pottery.

Potter Carmelita Dunlop taught her daughter Linda, who in turn is passing her skills to daughter Shauna, but prob-

above: A collection of Native American pottery by famed San Ildefonso Pueblo potter Carmelita Dunlop and family members Linda, Shanna and Carlos can be found at The Rancho de Chimayo Collection in Santa Fe.

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ably only 18 full-time potters remain in the pueblo.”

Tracing his own lineage to Spaniards arriving in Mexico with Francisco Coronado, Joseph’s paternal ancestry settled in Chimayo in the 1600s. His mother’s family settled on San Ildefonso Pueblo in the 1700s, thus establishing his ties to both cultures. The 1890 family home that became Rancho de Chimayo restaurant serves as a second outlet for his Native American arts.

Joseph’s parents traveled to European art capitals and his mother Esmelda raised him around music and both portrait and architectural art. After attending College of Santa Fe, he studied two years at the Angelicum, the Dominican headquarters in Rome.

Joseph’s personal objective is to “live the beauty of Native American people” and to represent them as deserving artisans. “For too long, Native American work was treated as a commodity rather than a piece of exquisite art.”

Furnishing an 1860s family home in downtown Santa Fe, Joseph will provide a period venue for art openings and accommodations for patrons and guests of the galleries.

top: The Rancho de Chimayo Collection in Santa Fe’s Sena Plaza is an outlet for collectable Native American pottery, jewelry and art.

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Osteria D’ Assisi 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.

KASHA-KATUWE

Located two blocks from Santa Fe Plaza.

TENT ROCKS NATIONAL MONUMENT

BY BRETT FERNEAU This easy, fun and fascinating day trip takes hikers through a series of tent rocks, examples of a distinct type of volcanic rock formation found in only a few places around the world.

Also known as hoodoos, the conical spires had their beginnings in a huge volcanic eruption millions of years ago. Thick layers of volcanic ash fused together to form a rock substance that geologists call tuff. Lava flows and other events deposited a layer of harder rock on top of that. As the forces or erosion went to work through the eons, the harder rock above protected the softer rock below, resulting in the teepee-like formations we see today. Some of the spires retain their protective ‘cap rocks,’ which eventually topple and expose the tips of the cones. While Kasha-Katuwe means ‘white cliffs’ in the native language of nearby Pueblo de Cochiti, the formations are banded with pink, beige and gray.

The national monument has two trails for foot traffic only. The Cave Loop Trail is 1.2 miles in length and rated as easy. The Canyon Trail is 1.5 miles long and more difficult. It includes a 630-foot climb to the top of the mesa, where the views are spectacular.

The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) manages Kasha-Katuwe, which it considers to be an “Area of Critical Environmental Concern.” In other words, it is geologically fragile. Please stay on the trails, and note that climbing on the hoodoos is forbidden. The national monument is a day-use area only, and charges a nominal fee.

To get there, head south from Santa Fe on Interstate 25. Take the Cochiti Pueblo Exit 264 off I-25 onto NM16. Turn right off NM16 onto NM22 and follow the signs. For more information contact the BLM Rio Puerco Field Office at 505-761-8700.

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DINING “different” in the CITY different THE BUSINESS SIDE OF SANTA FE’S WORLD CLASS CUISINE WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED

BY JOSEPH BURGESS Santa Fe is undeniably the jewel of the Land of Enchantment, but its tourism draw peaked in the 1990’s. As the community entered the third millennium, restaurateurs faced business challenges that required a recommitment to the fundamentals that made Santa Fe a national treasure. Despite diverse perspectives, key restaurateurs are unanimous in their commitment to work together for a stronger community.

“We have to distinguish Santa Fe as a welcoming city,” states Vanessie owner Fran Mullen. “Restaurants in particular can take nothing for granted with regard to

Al Lucero, owner Maria’s New Mexican Kitchen New Mexico Tourism Commission Chairman, 2004 New Mexico Restaurateur of the Year and Santa Fe Native Al Lucero anticipates an exciting decade of growth for the city. “The 400th anniversary celebration, the Railyard development, new Palace of the Governors wing and new civic center will entice additional year-round business. The new Folk Art Festival is already attracting thousands of visitors.”

He also points to increasing holiday traffic bolstered

by European visitors taking advantage of the weak dollar. Maria’s is recognized for its Northern New Mexico cuisine and over 100 variations of its “premium” margaritas.

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either our local patrons or our out-oftown guests. We became complacent in the ‘90s and today Santa Fe must quickly overcome any sense of entitlement.”

Restaurateurs agree that Santa Fe is in competition with other destination cities, that service is critical and, with the highest minimum wage in the country, the city must continue to improve marketing capabilities. “Santa Fe is a romantic city,” says Pranzo owner Michael O’Reilly. “It has the amenities of much larger international cities, but differs in that hundreds of shops, galleries, museums, theater productions and restaurants can be accessed on foot from downtown hotels.” Completion of the new civic center, direct air service from several major U.S. cities and extended commuter train service from Albuquerque represent major opportunities.

Seasonality is a challenge that every restaurateur is forced to grapple. With

Lino Pertusini, owner Osteria d'Assisi

Heather & David Sellers, owners Amavi

Drawn to Santa Fe by its arts and beauty, Italian “Cavalier della Repubblica” Lino Pertusini discovered an inter-national town with many people who have lived and traveled abroad.

“Santa Fe supports a large variety of aggressive and competitive restaurants.

The town attracts great chefs and qualified staffs, many of whom have worked in European and major U.S. restaurants and hotels.” Osteria offers specific regional Italian cuisine, wine and cocktails and frequently features guest chefs from Italy to fulfill Santa Fe’s sophisticated palate.

David and Heather Sellers latched onto a good restaurant with an excellent location and breathed a romantic old-world ambiance into it.

“We are confident about our restaurant venture because people in Santa Fe appreciate good food. We also work very hard to attract visitors from the city’s hotels. We are, in fact, supportive of all fine-dining establishments in the area because we certainly want our visitors to enjoy a great dining experience every night they spend in Santa Fe.”

one of the shortest peak seasons of any destination city, developing local clientele is critical. O’Reilly and Mullen are strong supporters of local non-profits and keep patrons informed about dining and entertainment opportunities.

Maria’s owner Al Lucero says a strong local following also influences visitor dining decisions.

Annette Lujan, GM Fusion Santa Fe native Annette Lujan has been a chef for 15 years, studied Italian in Milan, attended culinary school in Albuquerque and now manages the eclectic Fusion.

“The fiestas help the bar, but the restaurant is very dependent on our relationship with the hotels.”

Annette also commented on the challenges a woman faces in the food and beverage industry. The single mother of seven is very appreciative of Fusion’s commitment to family priorities.

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Eric LaMalle, owner Ristra

Mark Kiffin, owner The Compound

Eric LaMalle came to New Mexico from France initially to teach skiing in Taos and later opened a restaurant there before coming to Santa Fe. “With a growing retirement population, we are building a strong local clientele base, but must maintain our appeal to hotel guests.” Eric captures the simple, but powerful spirit of New Mexico in both his French-inspired menu and his contemporary décor. He has twice been invited to cook by the James Beard Foundation.

Mark Kiffin states that his cuisine, influenced by the introduction of Spanish products from the Mediterranean region, is truly the regional food of Santa Fe. He purchases food from the suppliers who best serve the needs of the restaurant and changes his menu totally with each of Santa Fe’s four seasons.

Mark is a board member of Santa Fe’s Wine and Chile Festival and recipient of the coveted James Beard Foundation award as Best Chef for the Southwest Division.

The James Beard Foundation The culinary industry’s most prestigious recognition program is undoubtedly the awards presented by the James Beard Foundation. Restaurants, restaurateurs, chefs and beverage personnel from various regions of the United States annually receive awards in recognition of their achievements.

The late James Beard was a journalist, food consultant and teacher whose Greenwich Village home serves as the venue for showcasing the nation’s finest professional culinary presentations. Since 1986, the foundation has also supported educational opportunities and scholarships, workshops, food-related art exhibits, lectures and tastings. www.jamesbeard.org

osaka steakhouse & seafood grill Steakhouse: Lunch: Tues.-Sat. 11:30am-2:30pm Dinner: Mon-Sat. 5pm-10pm, Sun 1pm-9pm Bistro: Lunch: Tues-Sat. 11:30am-2:30pm Dinner: Mon-Sat. 5pm-10pm, Sun 1pm-9pm Live Jazz Friday Evenings 8:30pm-11:30pm

3501 Zafarano Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87505

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(505)471-6698

osaka bistro Sushi • Full Bar

Santa Fe is a city of markets and festivals. Lucero notes that the new International Folk Art Festival is already

drawing

thousands

to

Museum Hill. Mark Kiffin, owner of The Compound is a board member of the Wine and Chile Festival. “I want Santa Fe to be busy,” Mark states, “and the festivals are huge attractions.”

Mark also targets people who will fly to Santa Fe for dinner. “I want Denver, Dallas and Phoenix dining in Santa Fe, but we compete with Aspen and Sedona for that privilege.

I challenge local businesses to get creative, to help Santa Fe grow.”

Commenting on the 15 or so local restaurants he considers destination restaurants, O’Reilly concludes, “We try to be personal, we hire real chefs and we serve real food. Santa Fe dining is an exceptional experience.”

Fran Mullen, owner Vanessie Continental Grill and Piano Bar Fran Mullen, former CEO of Canada Dry, relates that the merging of cultures over hundreds of years created unique diversity for Santa Fe’s markets, museums and the arts – a draw for people from around the world.

“Santa Fe must, however, promote itself as a welcoming destination and enthusiastically support its markets.”

Vanessie’s offers a full menu of “Great American Cuisine” as well as a special bar menu. It serves unique hot drinks, “only the best martinis” and features nightly live entertainment.

Michael O’Reilly, owner Pranzo Italian Grill and O’Keeffe Cafe Michael O’Reilly, formerly a marketer for Robert Mondavi wines states that despite a population of only 70,000, Santa Fe competes with much larger US cities regarding the arts and of course its restaurants. “Santa Fe is a romantic city where a car is not required.” Pranzo offers steak and Italian favorites, nightly live entertainment and family specials, while the historic and award-winning O’Keeffe Café leans toward classical French techniques and offers wines chosen from the world’s top 2%.

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CHIMAYO

Traditions run deep in the Spanish mountain village of Chimay贸. For centuries, religious pilgrims have journeyed on foot from near and far to El Santuario de Chimay贸 during Holy Week. Originally utilized by area Native Americans, it is still believed that the soil possesses restorative powers. The walls of the sacristy are covered with discarded crutches and other mementoes of healing.

LOCATION Chimayo is located at the junction of NM520 and NM76, on the old Spanish High Road to Taos.

EVENTS

ATTRACTIONS

Mar 20-22 Annual pilgrimage to Santuario de Chimayo.

505-351-4889

Chimayo History Museum. Area Exhibits.

505-351-0945 Santuario de Chimayo.

Legendary shrine built in 1813-1816. 505-351-4889

TOUR Travel west about 10 miles on NM76, jogging south on NM60 a mile through Espanola and turning northwest 6 miles on US84/285.

Turn north across the Chama River staying with US285 18 miles to the mineral springs of Ojo Caliente.

MORE INFORMATION

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Rancho de Chimayo Restaurante 505-984-2100 or 505-351-4444. www.ranchodechimayo.com Santuario de Chimayo Gift Shop 505-351-4889. www.holychimayo.us

European weaving techniques arrived with the original Spanish settlers in the 17th century and developed into the classic Chimayó/Rio Grande weaving styles. Today local weavers continue the tradition, including award-winning master weavers Irvin and Lisa Trujillo. Their gallery features the work of weavers who utilize natural dyes and handspun yarn to create custom yarn and handwoven items in the time-honored style of the area. Products include rugs, blankets, vests, jackets, coats and purses.

In the 1800s, two brothers named Hermenegildo and Epifiano Jaramillo helped each other build houses across the lane from each other along the Spanish Colonial “High Road to Taos.”

Hermenegildo’s grandson Arturo Jaramillo and his wife Florence remodeled the historic house, opening Rancho de Chimayó Restaurant in 1965. The restaurant, with spacious indoor and patio dining is world-renowned for its New Mexican cuisine.

Hacienda Rancho de Chimayó located across the highway from the restaurant, was renovated in 1984. It is a quiet seven-room bed and breakfast with enclosed courtyard, antique furniture, sitting rooms and fireplaces throughout.

opposite: The quaint Santuario de Chimayó was built on a site believed for centuries to have healing dirt. inset: Rancho de Chimayo Restaurante at dusk in the winter. above: Seven rock sculptures parallel the creek behind Santuario de Chimayo.

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OJO CALIENTE

With a multi-million dollar renovation in its final stages of completion, the 1100-acre Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs and Spa is one of the nation’s oldest and certainly popular centers for natural health and rejuvenation. It is the world’s only known natural hot springs with a combination of four geothermal mineral waters.

Celebrating 140 years of operation since New Mexico’s first congressional territorial representative, Antonio Joseph, opened the first health spa at Ojo Caliente, the health resort has become more accommodating with the addition of Pueblo and Cliffside suites and the renovation of cottages, the Adobe House hotel and the Adobe Round Barn. All new construction has emphasized the latest in “green” technology and conservation.

Attractions Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs 50 Los Baños Drive off US285.

Seven Mineral pools, private mineral baths.

Lodging, spa treatments, gift shop.

800-222-9162 or 505-583-2233 www.ojocalientespa.com

MORE INFORMATION ojocaliente.com

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LOCATION Ojo Caliente is located on US285, featuring a health spa utilizing warm spring water flowing from four distinct mineral sources.

TOUR Retrace the route south to the junction of US84/285 and southeast to Espanola. Turn northeast on NM 68, traveling 46 miles to Taos. An alternate route from Ojo Caliente is to travel north 30 miles on US 285 and east 27 miles on US64, crossing the Rio Grande Gorge to Taos.

Ten meticulously maintained mineral pools, including three outdoor private pools and a mud pool, are considered to be beneficial for a number of physical conditions. The four distinctly different natural hot water sources combined with physical therapy options provide an amazing opportunity to enhance healthful living and relax in an uncomplicated setting.

Ancient pueblo ruins on the grounds indicate use of the waters for centuries by native populations. It was named by Spanish explorers in the 1500s, noting that the local Indian inhabitants believed the waters “were given to them by their gods.� Ojo Caliente was re-discovered by Zebulon Pike in 1807 as he was being marched to Santa Fe under arrest for exploring New Spain without permission.

Ojo Caliente is easily accessed from Santa Fe and Taos. opposite: The dining room in the renovated Adobe House hotel. inset: Ten pools are fed by natural hot springs supplying four distinct mineral contents. top: A cliffside pool supplied with water containing high iron mineralization. above: The historic Adobe Round Barn with its award-winning restoration produced a spiritual setting for a variety of gatherings. Photos courtesy Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs.

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LOCATION Taos is located at the junction of US64, NM68 and NM522 between New Mexico’s highest peaks and deepest gorge.

TOUR Travel 42 miles southeast on NM 518 from Ranchos de Taos to Mora and another 11 miles south on NM 94 and NM105 to Rociada, or return to Santa Fe via NM68 and US84/285.

MORE INFORMATION Taos Chamber of Commerce 800-732-8267 or 505-758-3873. www.taoschamber.com.

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ATTRACTIONS Gov. Bent House & Museum. l17A Bent St. Home of first territorial governor. Old family furnishings and frontier artifacts on display. 505-758-2376.

Millicent Rogers Museum.

1504 Millicent Rogers Rd. New Mexico art, history and cultural exhibits. 505-758-2462. www.millicentrogers.org

Rio Grande Gorge Bridge. 11 miles northwest of Taos. 650 feet above the Rio Grande River.

Taos Pueblo. Designated as a World Heritage Site. 505-758-1028. www.taospueblo.com Taos Ski Valley. Ski school rated No.1.

Vast system of trails for beginning, intermediate and expert skiers. 505-776-229l. www.skitaos.org

TAOS

The shear mysticism of Taos, a centuries-old melding pot of cultural development, natural beauty and an endless supply of brilliant sunshine, has captured the hearts of America’s artists, writers, historians and anyone else who simply want to experience the essence of New Mexico’s enchanted spirit. The multistoried structures of Taos Pueblo, occupied for nearly a millennium below New Mexico’s tallest peaks, the bold adobe walls of San Francisco de Asis church in Ranchos de Taos and the stark contrasts created by the river and its gorge fill portfolios and manuscripts with the jewels of this high desert destination.

The area was first recognized for its incredible sunlight and rich culture by east coast artists Bert G. Phillips and Ernest L. Blumenschein in the late 1800s whose decision to make Taos their home led to the formation of the Taos Society of Artists in 1915. Mabel Dodge and Millicent Rogers began enticing their creative friends to visit Taos in those early years, establishing the region’s bond with familiar names like DH Lawrence, Georgia O'Keeffe and Ansel Adams.

Today, fanning out from the town plaza, streets lined with galleries, museums, shops, quaint coffee houses and hotels touch the creative spirit within each of us. Huge cottonwood trees, seasonal flowers and crackling fireplaces warm the atmosphere of this high altitude plateau year round and keep the doors open to thousands of visitors.

An impressive collection of museums maintains the historic perspectives of Taos. From ancient pottery makers and Spanish and Native American weavers to a host of twentieth century artisans, Taos museums showcase the region’s diverse cultures and multifaceted pool of talent.

left: The multistoried structure of Taos Pueblo, occupied continuously for hundreds of years is the only Native American community designated both as a National Historic landmark and a World Heritage Site.

EVENTS May 1-31 May 3 Mar 9-11 Jun

13

Jun

24

25th annual Spring Arts Celebration 505-785-3911 Santa Cruz Feast Day at Taos Pueblo.

505-758-1028. www.taospueblo.com Spring Arts & Crafts Fair. 800-732-8267 www.taoschamber.com San Antonio Feast Day Corn Dance at Taos Pueblo. 505-758-1028 www.taospueblo.com San Juan Day Corn Dance. 505-758-1028 www.taospueblo.com

Jun

27-29

10th annual Solar Music Festival at Taos Pueblo. 505-758-9191 www.solarmusicfest.com Jul 11-13 Annual Taos Pow Wow. 505-758-1028 Apr 9 San Lorenzo Sunset Dance at Picuris Pueblo. 505-587-2519 Apr 22-24 Taos Autumn Run Classic Car Show. 505-758-1405 Sep 27-Oct 17 Taos Fall Arts Festival 505-758-5015 or 800-732-8267 www.taosfallarts.com

Oct

25-26

Nov 20 Dec 25 Dec 25

9th Annual Taos Storytelling Festival. 505-758-0081 www.somostaos.org Yuletide in Taos begins. through Dec. 31. 505-758-3873 www.taoschamber.com Taos Pueblo Deer or Matachina Dance 505-758-1028. pueblo.com Matachina Dance at Picuris Pueblo. 505-587-2519 www.picurispueblo.net

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There is no end to the outdoor opportunities hosted by this scenic wonderland. The question becomes in which season should the adventure begin. If winter sports are your passion, the Enchanted Circle includes the adrenaline-charged slopes of Taos Ski Valley, Red River, Sipapu and Angel Fire and a mellow ice-fishing hole at Eagle Nest Lake. The region’s dry climate and that prevailing New Mexico sunshine produce the lightest, driest, fluffiest powder possible for outstanding ski and snowboard conditions. High speed lifts, snowmobiles, hot air balloons and great dining and entertainment complete this plein air sketch of a perfect winter getaway.

Summer activities are no less challenging. White water rafting, fly fishing, hiking, biking, horseback and llama treks, and yes, lifts are still running and the nightlife steaming. For those of us using the excuse of an old skiing injury, driving and shopping the Enchanted Circle can be equally exhilarating. The evening may consist of listening, instead of dancing to the live music, but excellent food, wine, a round of Las Vegas style gambling and a hot rock massage provide an incredible diversion to sore muscles. top: New Mexico’s highest mountains peak through the huge cottonwood trees in the Taos Plaza.

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CHAMA

Located near New Mexico’s state line with Colorado to the north, the picturesque village of Chama hosts four seasons of outdoor fun among enchanting mountain scenery. Fishing, hiking, biking, and horseback riding can be enjoyed for three seasons of the year, while Heron Lake and El Vado Lake State Parks offer year-round recreational activities.

With the mountain snowfalls come incredible winter sports opportunities in the high plateaus above the village. Outings in rented snowmobiles follow miles of forest trails through mountain wonderlands. The annual Chama Chile Ski Classic is a 5k and 10k race event for all ages and abilities. The event also features a guided mountain snowshoe trek the previous day.

When summer returns, it brings along another sort of family outdoor adventure that is not to be missed. Early on Chama’s bright summer mornings, the Victorian inns, restaurants, coffee houses and shops are awakened by whistle blasts from the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad steam locomotives as they prepare for their daily runs. The completely refurbished 19th century narrow gauge trains, loaded with railroad and history enthusiasts and lots of folks who simply appreciate natural beauty, carry their passengers through lush green meadows and over high mountain passes from Chama to Antonito, Colorado, returning again in late afternoon.

The railroad is the longest of its kind in the country. top: Sunsets create an evening glow reflecting off the Brazos cliffs near Chama. below: Heron Lake is one of numerous fishing sites in the Chama area.

EVENTS May 24 Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad season begins through October 19.

888-286-2737 Jul 4 Fourth of July Fireworks Display.

800-477-0149 Aug 8-10 Chama Days 505-756-2184

LOCATION Chama is located 87 miles from Taos on US64, and 106 miles from Santa Fe on US84.

ATTRACTIONS Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. Ride a historic narrow gauge steam locomotive from Chama to Antonito, CO. 888-286-2737 or 505-756-2151 www.cumbrestoltec.com Edward Sargent State Wildlife Area. 20,000 acre elk habitat. 505-841-8881.

Rio de las Pinos State Wildlife & Fishing Area.

East of Chama. Camping, fishing, wildlife.

W.A. "Bill" Humphries State Wildlife Area. 10 miles west of Chama. Elk habitat.

MORE INFORMATION

Chama Valley Chamber of Commerce 800-477-0149 or 575-756-2306 www.chamavalley.com NORTHERN MOUNTAINS / CHAMA

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DULCE

The Jicarilla philosophy of life is that the

Crockett class bucks is a specialty of the Jicarilla.

Apache will lead forward by strong and beautiful

Trophy bull elk hunts are available, as well as

thoughts. The people of the Jicarilla Apache

spectacular mountain lion and black bear hunts,

Nation in north central New Mexico are indeed

and arguably some of the best Merriam's turkey

flexible and adaptable, an important factor in the

hunting in the Southwest. Excellent trout fishing

preservation of their culture. Their enthusiasm for

and waterfowl hunting are also available.

life and a deep knowledge of the land is helping

Dulce is the reservation's sole community, and

them achieve new levels of self-reliance. They are

home to the Jicarilla Apache Nation's head-

widely acclaimed for the beauty and excellent

quarters. The reservation is rich in natural

craftsmanship of their traditional basket-making,

resources, including oil and gas, timber, range-

beadwork and micaceous clay pottery, as well as

lands and wildlife, and the economy of the

their strict management of big game populations

Jicarilla Apache Nation is based on good stew-

for trophy hunting opportunities.

ardship of those resources. Tribal festivities in

The 850,000-acre reservation is a sportsman's

July and September consist of Pow-Wows, rodeos, pag-eantry, parades and even a Pony

paradise of prime mountain habitat.

Trophy mule deer hunting for Boone and

Express Race.

LOCATION ATTRACTIONS

EVENTS Jul

19-20

Sep 14-15

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Little Beaver Celebration.

Pro-indian/open rodeo, powwow, pony express race, softball tournament, 5k run/fun walk, parade, dances, pageantry, car/truck show and carnival. 575-759-3242 Go-Jii-Yah Feast. Held at Stone Lake, 19 miles south of Dulce. Foot races, powwow, country rodeo. 575-759-3242

The Wild Horse a casino located in Dulce at the Best Western Jicarilla Inn at U.S. 64 & Hawks Drive. 575-759-3663 Horse Lake Mesa Game Park, the largest single Elk enclosure in the country. Black bears and mountain lions roam freely throughout the reservation.

505-759-3255. www.jicarillahunt.com

Dulce is located on US64 between Chama and Farmington

TOUR From Chama, travel 26 miles west to Dulce. The Jicarilla capital can be accessed from Albuquerque via US550 and NM537.

MORE INFORMATION Jicarilla Apache Nation 505-759-3242. www.jicarillaonline.com

opposite, bottom: The spectacular view from the top of Carracas Mesa on the northern Jicarilla Reservation. inset: Wildlife abound on the Jicarilla Reservation. above: Apache riders show their stuff at the 25th Annual Little Beaver Pony Express Race. Photos by Shane Valdez.

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ROCIADA Stunning views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains welcome visitors to Pendaries Village, located near the tiny hamlet of Rociada.

Pendaries Village is a well-kept secret for guests and homeowners to get away and relax. The breathtaking views at 7,500 feet call golfers to the centerpiece of Pendaries, an 18-hole golf course. The high meadow driving range is a perfect place to practice.

The resort community offers overnight lodge accommodations, house rentals, a restaurant, a golf shop with snack bar, a conference center, a chapel, and the always popular historic Moosehead Saloon. Guest facilities are open May through October.

In addition to golfing, guests can hike in the adjacent Pecos Wilderness or choose one of the nearby mountains to climb. Bicyclists find miles of lightly-traveled roads through hidden canyons abounding with birds and wildlife, taking them past charming adobe villages framed by rocky mountain wildflowers. Stargazers are rewarded in the evenings by the clear, dark skies.

History lovers can immerse themselves in northern New Mexico history, from the pueblo ruins at Pecos National Monument and early Spanish land grant ranches to landmarks

along the old Santa Fe Trail and stories of the Wild West outlaws who put their stamp on the area.

Pendaries Village was carved out of the 5,000-acre Pendaries Ranch, established by Jean Pendaries in 1875 after he emigrated to New Mexico from his birthplace in Gascony, France. The gristmill he built to serve the military commissary at Fort Union immediately after the Civil War can still be viewed on the ranch. Jean's daughter, Margarita, and her husband JosĂŠ Baca, subsequent owners of the ranch, were leaders during early New Mexico statehood. A later owner, C.D. (Toad) Leon revived the Appaloosa horse breed and hosted many legendary horse auctions at the ranch. His passion for golf inspired him to put in a 12-hole golf course. After his friends began coming out to play golf with him, he platted the subdivision. From these early vacation homes built in the 1950s to the present community of over 200 homes, many year-round residents have evolved. Today the community-owned facilities offer outstanding value to property owners. Home sites are available, many with spectacular mountain views and others with secluded woodland settings.

Pendaries Village is located just 30 minutes north of Las Vegas. Both Santa Fe and Taos are just an hour and a half away from Rociada, offering travelers other sightseeing destinations while in the area.

ATTRACTIONS Pendaries VillageCommunity 18 Hole Golf Course Driving Range Golf shop and snack bar Overnight Guest Accommodations Restaurant Historic Moosehead Saloon Conference center and chapel Large home sites Spectacular Mountain Views Secluded WoodlandSettings

LOCATION Pendaries Village is located on NM105, 62 miles south of Taos via NM518 and NM94. Turn off of NM518 at Sapello, 12 miles north of Las Vegas.

TOUR Travel south 27 miles from Rociada on NM518 and turn south on I-25 through Las Vegas to Santa Fe.

MORE INFORMATION above: The lush golf course in the pines at Pendaries is at an elevation of 7,500 feet.

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Pendaries Office (505) 425-3561 or (800) 733-5267 PO Box 820, Rociada, NM 87742 Website: pendaries.net

Exclusively New Mexico

Jeri Joanna Poletto, Photo Artist Photo Art by JJ 505.870.6625 • 3107 Blue Hill Avenue • Gallup, NM 87301-6969 jjphotoart@earthlink.net www.photoartbyjj.com

Mexican Grey Wolf, 30”x 40” Item#11398. Acrylic, $13,000. by John Nieto Ventana Fine Art 400 Canyon Road • Santa Fe, NM 87501 505-983-8815 • 800-746-8815 www.ventanafineart.com

Koshare Clown by Kathleen Wall of Jemez Pueblo Agape Southwest Pueblo Pottery Old Town 414 Romero NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 505.243.2366

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. $18,000 Ellis Tanner Trading Company PO Box 636 • Gallup, NM 87305 505.863.4434 • www.etanner.com

Pottery by Damian Toya of Jemez Pueblo 2007 Best in Class Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial 202 W. Coal Avenue Gallup, NM 87301 505.863.3896 www.gallupintertribal.com

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Ivory satin draped wedding gown with beaded french lace bodice, chiffon trim and silk flowers.

Iris satin bias gown with black beaded french lace trim and sparkle pin.

Laura Sheppherd Salon de Couture 65 West Marcy Street Santa Fe, NM 87501 505.986.1444 www.laurasheppherd.com

Exclusively New Mexico Silver, turquoise and coral Dragonfly Pin

by Navajo Silversmith Herman Smith Old Style tear drop silver and turquoise Cluster Pin

by Navajo Silversmith Calvin Martinez Silver and turquoise Butterfly Pin

by Navajo Silversmith Alex Sanchez Joe Milo’s Whitewater Trading Co. PO Box 104 Van der Wagen, NM 87326 Toll Free: 1.888.JOE-MILO www.joemilo.com

Market Drive, 24”x 30”, Oil on canvas, 1974

by Jim Abeita Navajo artist.

Shush Yaz Trading Co. - Gallup 1304 West Lincoln Gallup, NM 87301 505.722.0130

Alana & Devereaux Pendants, Sterling silver pendants, on silk cords with friction clasps Each piece of SOMERS jewelry begins its life as a soapstone sculpture. Santa Fe sculptor Somers Randolph, known for his larger pieces, has also spent 30 years carving in miniature.

Selected pieces are cast in precious metals, turning stone into silver and gold.

The “Alana” & “Devereaux” pendants shown are from the Sculptural Collection.

Following the lines of Somers’ larger works, they reflect his instinctive vocabulary of form.

Somers 1512 Pacheco Street, Suite A201 Santa Fe, NM 87505 505-986-0288 info@somersjewelry.com

The most affordable cowboy boots in Santa Fe. Pre-enjoyed, and featuring vintage and new cowboy boots. Stylish, comfortable and sexy.

Boots for everyday and for special occasions.

Yahoo!

Cowboy Legends 227 Don Gasper Avenue Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501 505-989-1554 www.cowboylegends.net

Tres Lobos, 12" high Bronze

by Kay Primer R.C. Gorman / Nizhoni Fine Arts 400 Romero Street NW, Suite #3 Albuquerque, NM 87104 505.244.8095 www.RCGorman-Nizhoni.com

Adelle Rose, 221⁄2 x 281⁄2 Lithograph by R.C. Gorman Navajo Gallery 210 Ledoux St. • Taos, NM 87571 • 505.758.3250 • www.RCGormanGallery.com

EXCLUSIVELY NEW MEXICO

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Exclusively New Mexico

Original affordable designs of ethnic and classic clothing. Extra small through plus sizes.

Veranda Wear, Knitwear in Olive/Pumpkin Kioti 500 Montezuma, Suite 114 Sanbusco Market Center Santa Fe NM 87501 505.984.9836

Southwestern wearable art designed by Navajo fashion designer Virginia Yazzie-Ballenger

Zuni Drummer Fetish Pueblo of Zuni Arts & Crafts 1222 State Highway 53 Zuni, NM 87327 505.782.5531

Bumblebee, 54"x 84” hand dyed merino wool/silk tapestry, 2006 by Irvin Trujillo Centinela Traditional Arts 946 State Road 76 • HCR64 Box 4 Chimayo, NM 87522 • 505.531.2180 www.chimayoweavers.com

Navajo Spirit 815 W. Coal Avenue Gallup, NM 87301 505.722.6837 www.navajospirit.com

Spirited designs of the Southwest. Turquoise and multi-stone sterling silver buckle sets by B.G. Mudd Tom Taylor 108 E. San Francisco Street Santa Fe, NM 87501 505.984.2232 www.tomtaylorbuckles.com

Pottery by Sandra Victorino of Pueblo of Acoma / Eagle Clan An active artist since 1983 in the media of traditional polychrome & black on white. Sandra Victorino is widely respected for her "eyedazzlers" design which are swirling bands of repetitive symbols creating this optical effect.

Gaitsi Gallery at Sky City Cultural Center Pueblo of Acoma I-40 Exit 102 Pueblo of Acoma, NM 87034 800.747.0181 www.skycity.com

Exclusively New Mexico

Quality Antiques of the American West. An extensive selection of pre1940’s Native American, New Mexican and American Folk Art. Cowboys & Indians Antiques 4000 Central SE Albuquerque, NM 87108 505.255.4054

Traditional Native American jewelry and artifacts directly from the Southwest Indian Touch of Gallup 106 West Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 505.722.6807

Artfully designed and beautifully crafted by Delbert Gordon from the Harper collection of #8 Turquoise.

Stoneweaver, Inc. 308 South Third Street Gallup, NM 87301 • 505.863.4052

Ganado Red Rug

by Maria Nez from Arizona. Measures 61⁄2 ft. by 10 ft.

Richardson’s Trading Co. & Cash Pawn 222 West Hwy. 66 • Gallup, NM 87301 505.722.4762 • rtc@cia-g.com

Morning Singer, 12" high Carved from cottonwood root by Poleyestewa R.C. Gorman / Nizhoni Fine Arts 400 Romero Street NW, Suite #3 • Albuquerque, NM 87104 505.244.8095 • www.RCGorman-Nizhoni.com

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NEW MEXICO MUSEUMS CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS Alamogordo New Mexico Museum of Space History & IMAX 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 • 888-207-3564 Trains of every size exhibited.

Albuquerque Albuquerque Museum 2000 Mountain Rd. NW 243-7255 • www.cabq.gov/museum Traditional and contemporary art of New Mexico and sculpture garden.

Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum 9201 Balloon Museum Dr. NE 768-6020 • www.balloonmuseum.com Balloon history exhibits, educational programs, library and shop. ¡explora! Science Center and Children’s Museum of Albuquerque 1701 Mountain Road NW 224-8300 • www.explora.us Hands-on museum using interactive exhibits.

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center 2401 12th St. NW • 866-855-7902 www.indianpueblo.org Pueblo history blended with work by contemporary artists and craftsmen.

Lodestar Astronomy Planetarium 1801 Mountain Rd NW 841-2800 Digital planetarium, motion simulator and observatory.

Maxwell Museum of Anthropology UNM • 1 University of New Mexico 277-4405 • www.unm.edu/~maxwell Collections focusing on southwest native cultures.

National Atomic Museum 1905 Mountain Road NW • 245-2137 The Manhattan Project includes exhibits about the atomic bomb.

National Hispanic Cultural Center of NM 1701 4th Street SW • 246-2261 www.nhccnm.org • Exhibitions, performances and research.

New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science 1801 Mt. Rd. NW • 841-2800 www.nmnaturalhistory.org • Experimental museum with active volcano, dinosaurs and big screen theater.

Rio Grande Nature Center 2901Candelaria Rd. NW 344-7240 • www.rgnc.org The flora, fauna, geology and ecology of the Rio Grande Valley.

Tinkertown Museum 121 Sandia Crest Rd. Sandia Park 281-5233 • www.tinkertown.com The Old West and other collections shown in miniature.

University Art Museum and Jonson Gallery UNM • 1 University of New Mexico 277-4001 • unmartmuseum.unm.edu Collections of world re-nowned European and American art.

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Unser Racing Museum 1776 Montano Rd. NW 341-1776 www.unserracingmuseum.com Four generations of Unsers and racecars.

Capitan Smokey Bear Museum 102 Smokey Bear Blvd • 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 NM21 • 376-2913 Collections covering the region’s history.

Cloudcroft Sacramento Mountains Historical Museum & Pioneer Village 1000 Hwy. 82 • 682-2932 History of the community from the Old West era to present day.

Deming Deming/Luna Mimbres Museum 301 S. Silver • 546-2382 www.deminglunamimbresmuseum.com

Features world famous collections of Mimbres pottery and more.

Espanola Bond House Museum 710 Bond St. 747-8535 Collections focus on art and history of the area.

Farmington Farmington Museum 3041 E. Main St • 599-1174 Exhibits include prehistory of the region and a history of the Navajo and of Farmington.

Gallup Red Rock Park & Museum Red Rock Park • 722-3839 Displays of native artifacts & art.

Rex Museum 300 W. Historic Rt. 66 • 863-1363 History of Gallup’s railroads and mines.

Grants NM Mining Museum 100 N. Iron Ave.. • 287-4802 Collections devoted to mining.

La Mesilla Gadsden Museum Boutz Rd. & Hwy 28 • 526-6293 Collections of Spanish and Indian artifacts.

Las Cruces Branigan Cultural Ctr. 501 North Main St. • 541-2155 Museum features exhibits of the region’s art and history.

Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum 4100 Dripping Springs Rd 522-4100 Historical farm and ranch collections featured.

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Las Cruces Museum of Natural History 700 S. Telshor Blvd.

522-3120 Southwest natural history.

NMSU Museum Kent Hall • 646-3739 Collections of gems, fossils and technological influences of the West.

Las Vegas City of Las Vegas Museum and Rough Rider Memorial 727 Grand Ave.. • 454-1401 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 15th & Central.

667-4444 www.lanl.gov/museum Science exhibits including WWII Project Y. Los Alamos Historical Museum 1921 Juniper St. • 662-4493 Focuses on history of Los Alamos.

Madrid Old Coal Mine Museum 2814 Hwy 14 • 438-3780 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 78 Cities of Gold Rd. 455-3334 Center is dedicated to the culture of the Northern Pueblos.

Poeh Museum Frontage Rd.. • 455-2489 Features history, culture and heritage of Pueblo people.

Portales Blackwater Draw Museum 42987 Hwy 70 562-2202 Museum focusing on archaeological finds in Blackwater Draw site.

Raton The Raton Museum 216 S. First St. • 445-8979 Feature the history of the region.

Roswell Int’l. UFO Museum and Research Center 114 N. Main • 625-9495 Museum addresses UFO phenomenon and conducts academic field research.

Roswell Museum and Art Center 100 W. 11th St.. • 624-6744 www.roswellmuseum.org Art and science exhibits including Goddard collection and Hurd/Wyeth art work.

Ruidoso Hubbard Museum of the American West 841 Hwy. 70 E. • 378-4142 www.hubbardmuseum.org Facility devoted to history of the equine and Dave McGary sculpture.

Santa Fe El Rancho de las Golondrinas 15 miles S. of Santa Fe• 473-4169 A historical physical depiction of Colonial New Mexico.

The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum 217 Johnson St. • 946-1000 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. • 954-7205 Exhibits and collections of Indian art.

Institute of American Indian Arts 108 Cathedral Place • 983-8900 Museum houses the national collection of contemporary Native American art.

Museum of Fine Arts 107 W. Palace Ave.. • 827-4455 Exhibits of Southwest artists and Taos and Santa Fe Masters.

Museum of Indian Arts and Culture 710 Camino Lejo • 827-6463 Indian artifacts and exhibits.

Museum of International Folk Art 706 Camino Lejo • 476-1200 Collections and exhibits from around the world.100+ countries.

Palace of the Governors 105 E. Palace Ave.. • 476-5100 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 awakeningmuseum.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 WNMU Campus • 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 • 801 Leroy Place 835-5420 Fossils & mineral specimens.

Taos E.L. Blumenschein Home & Museum 222 Ledoux St. • 758-0505 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 Museum of Art 238 Ledoux St. • 758-9826 www.harwoodmuseum.org Collections of Taos history with emphasis on Indian pueblos and Spanish culture.

Kit Carson Home and Museum 113 Kit Carson Rd. • 758-4945 Mountain man Kit Carson’s artifacts and other frontier exhibits.

La Hacienda De Los Martinez 708 Hacienda Rd. • 758-0505 Tour a large hacienda which portrays Spanish colonial life.

Millicent Rogers Museum 1504 Millicent Rogers Rd. 758-2462 • www.millicentrogers.org Collections include hispanic art and Indian exhibits. Also featured is the Maria Martinez collection.

Taos Art Museum & Fechin House 227 Paseo del Pueblo Norte 758-2690 • www.taosartmuseum.org Home of Russian artist. Furniture and folk art displayed.

Toadlena Two Grey Hills Museum Toadlena Trading Post • 789-3267 Includes the most famous of the Navajo rugs.

Truth or Consequences Callahans Auto Museum 525 Wyona St. • 894-6900 Automobelia & classic cars on display.

Geronimo Springs Museum 211 Main St. • 894-6600 Features history of the region.

Tucumcari Tucumcari Historical Museum 416 S. Adams St. • 461-4201 Community history on display with collections of Indian artifacts.

Zuni A:shiwi A:wan Museum & Heritage Center 1220 Hwy 53 • 782-4403 Community directed Eco-Museum and Heritage Center.

Ganado, AZ Hubbell Trading Post Hwy 264 • 928-755-3475 Oldest operating Trading Post on the Navajo Nation.

Window Rock, AZ The Navajo Nation Museum Hwy 64 & Loop Rd. • 928-871-7941 History, Culture & Exhibitions of the Four Corners Region.

El Paso, TX Insights Science Museum 505 N. Santa Fe • 915-534-0000 Exciting explorations in science.

El Paso Museum of Art 1 Arts Festival Plaza • 915-532-1707 www.elpasomuseum.org

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Indian Country GALLUP, GRANTS, ACOMA, LAGUNA, & ZUNI Timeless prehistoric ruins of the Ancestral Pueblo cultures, including Chaco Canyon, Aztec Ruins, Salmon Ruins, Mesa Verde in Colorado and Canyon de Chelly in Arizona are spread across Northwest New Mexico and the Four Corners region. Self-governing pueblos and the Navajo Nation maintain a vigilant watch over the region’s Native American cultures and traditions. Whole communities and successive generations are dedicated to the production and trading of Indian art.

Indian Country also means recreational opportunities. Rock climbing, biking and hot-air

ballooning have achieved national recognition and there is plentiful wildlife, superb scenery, golf, hiking, camping, and gaming. Of course, some consider shopping the world's largest Native American markets to be recreational, while others view it as serious business.

Segments of Historic Route 66 parallel Interstate 40 through the pueblos of Acoma and Laguna and form the main streets of Gallup and Grants. Scenic Route 53 accesses El Malpais and El Morro National Monuments and the Pueblo of Zuni.

opposite: Inscription Rock at El Morro National Monument provided protection for an ancient Anasazi village and spring water for Spanish explorers and U.S. Cavelry.

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Gallup - Today The City of Gallup is emerging from a 20th century jambpacked with cultural intrigue and historic moments to serve as a regional hub for everything imaginable. From the arts to special event parks, Gallup has snagged the lead among New Mexico communities for its aggressive drive toward improving quality of life and diversifying its magnetism for tourism dollars.

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87th Annual Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial 28th Annual Red Rock Balloon Rally Area Events 60th Annual Lions Club Rodeo 15th Annual “Wild Thing” Championship Bull Riding Dawn ‘til Dusk Mountain Bike Race Wrangler Junior High Finals Rodeo Tour of the Nations

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DAY TOUR 1: Pueblo of Zuni

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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DAY TOUR 2: Timeless Chaco Canyon

Visit a land of history and mystery. Tour the ruins of a complex pre-historic society that left an unsolved riddle behind.

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DAY TOUR 3: 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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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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On a tour that loops over the Continental Divide, a trail of natural wonders awaits travelers on historic Highway 53.

Our Cover Gallup continues to attract attention as a newly established outdoor destination for ballooning, rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking and scenic drives, while clutching tightly to its heritage of Indian Ceremonials, trading posts and the arts. Railroad and coal mining eras also played major roles in the community’s development and cultural diversity. Cover photo

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GALLUP VISITORS GUIDE

Gallup Visitor’s Guide is published annually by: Zia Publishing Corp. with offices at: 116 McKinney Road, P.O. Box 1248, Silver City, NM 88062 Phone: 575-388-4444 Fax: 575-534-3333 e-mail: info@ziapublishing.com • www.ziapublishing.com Courtesy Photos Canyon de Chelly National Monument, President & Managing Director Terri Menges City of Gallup Vice President Joseph Burgess Distribution Gallup Development Commission Staff Accountant Arlyn Cooley The Gallup Visitors Guide is a supplement to NewMexico Traveler and is manufacDesigners Terri Menges, Debra Sutton tured and printed in the United States of America. ©Zia Publishing Corp. All rights Design Assistant Melanie Zipin reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without permission of the publisher is prohibited. All submissions of editorial or photography are only accepted without risk Advertising Sales LeAnne Knudsen to the publisher for loss or damage. Every effort was made to ensure accuracy in Writer Joseph Burgess the information provided. The publisher assumes no responsibility or liability for Photography except where credited Joseph Burgess errors, changes or omissions.

Contributing Photographers Ken Barber, Ron Behrmann, Light Language Studio, Howard Meehan, Jeri Joanna Poletto.

MAYOR’S WELCOME

CITY OF GALLUP OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

STATE OF NEW MEXICO Dear Guest,

Gallup, New Mexico is your source for adventure, Native American arts and cultural diversity. On behalf of Gallup’s citizens and the Gallup Tourism Commission, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our city and its surrounding communities.

Historically recognized as the international source for Native American art and crafts, Gallup features over 100 businesses specializing in handcrafted silver and turquoise jewelry, pottery and world-renowned Navajo rugs. Join us in celebration of the cultures of our neighboring communities, the vast Navajo Nation and the Pueblos of Hopi, Zuni, Acoma and Laguna. Don’t miss our nightly summer Indian Dances and the nation’s premier Native American event, the Annual Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial.

Explore our world-class venues for hiking, mountain biking and rock climbing in the pine forests and red rock bluffs of our unique high desert landscape. For the more adventuresome, consider taking a hot air balloon ride among the fantastic rock formations of Red Rock Park.

Gallup boasts more than 200 intriguing works of public art found throughout it’s historic downtown streets , trading companies and parks. Be sure to sample the wide variety of cuisines found in our local restaurants including some of the finest Mexican food to be had in the Southwest.

Thank you for making Gallup your recreational and business destination!

Sincerely,

Harry Mendoza Mayor

www.gallupnm.org

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GALLUP TODAY GALLUP HAS SUCCESSFULLY INTEGRATED ITS PAST WITH ITS AGGRESSIVE PUSH TOWARD THE FUTURE.

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Gallup, New Mexico, the tourism, arts and commercial hub for the Interstate 40 corridor through western New Mexico and eastern Arizona has successfully integrated its colorful and intriguing past with its aggressive push into the third millennium. The historic business district with its trading posts, galleries and theater is thriving, as the outdoor arts program that has flourished for years continues to gain momentum. Old buildings are preserved as new ones rise and Historic Route 66’s 14-mile segment within the city limits is as exciting as ever. Gallup’s Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial and the Red Rock Balloon Rally remain two of the nation’s premier events.

Settled in 1881, Gallup has always served the needs of miners, railroad workers, reservation dwellers and local families. As automobiles emerged, the town catered to the traveling public, since it was 135 miles from the next source of food and lodging.

For the past 82 years, every car or truck that has driven through Gallup has crossed the Mother Road, Historic Route 66, which once stretched continuously from Chicago to Los Angeles. Presently the proud old road remains the single eastwest thoroughfare through the heart of the city. The town’s central business district has never relocated and parking meters were never installed. The colorful neon signs associated with the era are still part of the cityscape.

Today, the area is a growing

destination for rock climbers and mountain bikers. It is estimated that 85 percent of the entire world’s trade in Native American arts and crafts is distributed through Gallup area businesses, and the town still welcomes hundreds of motorists each day.

Pick any interstate exit, stretch your legs in Gallup’s art parks and enjoy a meal. Browse the world’s greatest selection of Native American

opposite: McKinley County restated the region’s commitment to its historic strengths by tying its state of the art courthouse addition to the WPA era structure in the foreground. above: Few communities in the United States can compete with Gallup’s enthusiastic support for outdoor art programs featuring a variety of art forms. right: Automobiles have changed dramatically, but many of the buildings in this downtown photo continue to reflect the spirit of that bygone era.

crafts, check out the contemporary fine arts community and entertainment, absorb the lingering spirit of the area’s historic coal mining and railroad eras and grasp the essence of the region’s rich Native American cultures.

You’re always welcome in Gallup.

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 the Navajo Nation, Pueblo of Hopi (Arizona) and Pueblo of Zuni.

Population, from the 2004 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 Storyteller Museum Nearby Parks & Recreation: Red Rock Park Colleges and Universities: University of New Mexico-Gallup Branch, Western New Mexico University-Gallup Campus 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:

Listed places in Gallup: Accommodations (40) Libraries (4), Museums (3) Newspapers (3) Magazines (1) 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) Mosque (1)

One for the Gipper

Keep the Change

One of the dishes on the menu at the El Rancho Hotel Restaurant is the “Ronald Reagan”- that’s a big halfpound burger with bacon, cheese and a side order of jellybeans.

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.

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A City Divided

Gallup has more pieces of WPA artwork than any other city in New Mexico.

“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.

A City that Swells Gallup’s population is 22,000 but on weekends it is not unusual for the city to host over 100,000 visitors from the surrounding trade area.

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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.

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.

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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.

DOWNTOWN WALKING TOURS Take a look! Gallup has more than Native American arts to entice visitors to our downtown area!

Zimmerman’s MORE INFORMATION Gallup Visitors and Information Center, located in the Gallup-McKinley County Chamber of Commerce Building, 103 West Historic Route 66, Gallup, NM 87301 800-242-4282 www.gallupnm.org Gallup McKinley County Chamber of Commerce 505-722-2228 800-380-4989 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 505-722-3839

GALLUP CITY MAP KEY 1.

Gallup-McKinley County Chamber of Commerce 103 W. Hwy. 66 505-722-2228 or 1-800-380-4989 Gallup Visitors Center (located at the Gallup-McKinley County Chamber of Commerce) 505-863-3841 or 1-800-242-4282 2.

City Hall 110 W. Aztec Ave. 505-863-1254 3.

McKinley County Offices 207 W. Hill Ave. 505-722-3868 4.

Octavia Fellin Public Library 115 W. Hill Ave. 505-863-1291 5.

Rex Museum 300 W. Hwy 66 505-863-1363 6.

Gallup Cultural Center 201 E. Hwy. 66 505-722-3730 7.

U.S. Post Office 950 W. Aztec Ave. 505-722-5265 8.

Gallup Municipal Golf Course 1109 Susan Ave. 505-863-9224 9.

Motor Vehicle Division 1710 E. Aztec Ave. 505-863-3847 10. Police Dept.

451 State Rd. 564 505-722-2231

11. Aquatic Center 620 Boardman Ave. 505-726-5460 12. Larry B. Mitchell Recreation Center 700 Montoya Blvd.

505-722-2619 13. Harold Runnels Pool Complex 720 E. Wilson 505-722-7107 14. Fitness Center 700 Old Zuni Road 505-722-7271 15. Rio West Mall 1300 W. Frontage Rd. 505-722-7281 16. Red Rock Park I-40 Exit 33 West I-40 Exit 26 East 505-722-3839 17. University of New Mexico Gallup Campus 200 College Road 505-863-7500 18. Western New Mexico University Gallup Campus 2055 State Hwy. 602 505-722-3389 19. Veterans Memorial Park Buena Vista Ave. 505-722-5097 20. Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services 1901 Red Rock Drive 505-863-7000

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. 505-863-3142

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. 505-863-1363

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. 213 West Coal Avenue. 505-863-6866

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 and 2006, the theater is used for civic events, lectures, community activities and screenings of selected films. 207 West Coal. 505-726-2048

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. 505-863-9334

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INDIAN CEREMONIAL THE CEREMONIAL IS AN INCREDIBLE SLICE OF LIVING AMERICAN HISTORY THAT CONTRIBUTES TO THE SOUL OF THIS NATION Since 1922, American Indians have been drawn to Gallup, New Mexico, to celebrate their native heritage. They compete with one another by offering their best in individual arts and crafts. They don native dress, dance as they have danced for centuries and share ancestral lore with younger generations. Those who are serving and those who have given their lives for the United States are honored.

The 87th annual Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial to be held August 610, 2008, will be one incredible slice of living American history that contributes to the soul of this nation. It provides an opportunity for every American to witness and even participate in a colorful saga that encompasses the elements of the earth and all its inhabitants. It is a chance to learn about weaving and making jewelry, to watch the flowing movements of Plains Indians, to marvel at an Aztec headdress and to be mystified by Apache Crown dancers.

There are parades, all-Indian rodeos and professional bull riding, a juried art show, plenty of Native American food and over

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50 participating tribes. The ceremonial setting is the breathtaking bluffs of Red Rock Park, undoubtedly the artwork of Mother Nature herself. And of course, Gallup is absolutely the best place in the world to shop for authentic Native American jewelry and fetishes, pottery, blankets and paintings.

The ceremonial began partnering last year with the New Mexico Department of Tourism and already has seen an attendance increase. “It makes a huge difference to have a year-round, full-time staff,” states Director Jeri Poletto, “especially for planning and marketing.” President Louie Bonaguidi added that an upswing in attendance also helps draw additional tribes.

The poster artist chosen for the 2008 Ceremonial is young artisan Loy Beco Begay who created a wood totem entitled Yeii Clan.

For information and updates about the 87th Annual Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial, call 505-863-3896 or visit www.gallupintertribal.com. opposite: Native tribes from across the country grace Gallup’s annual Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial, including this Plains hoop dancer. this page: A buffalo dancer celebrates the harmonious bond between man and the animal world. www.gallupnm.org

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E XPERIENCE 87 th ANNUAL GALLUP INTER-TRIBAL INDIAN CEREMONIAL

TRAIL OF THE ANCIENTS

AUGUST 6-10, 2008 • RED ROCK PARK

Immerse yourself in Native American Arts, Culture and Traditions

“Discover a Place Where Legends Live On...”

CEREMONIAL INDIAN DANCES

CONTEST POW-WOW

INDOOR & OUTDOOR MARKETPLACE

JURIED ART SHOW

DOWNTOWN PARADES

NATIVE FOODS

CEREMONIAL QUEEN CONTEST

CRAFT DEMONSTRATIONS

THE STATE’S NEWEST AND LARGEST BYWAY IS YOUR ROUTE TO EXPLORE “INDIAN COUNTRY”

AUTHENTIC NATIVE AMERICAN ART & JEWELRY SALES

www.gallupintertribal.com 202 W. Coal Ave. Gallup, NM 87301 Phone: 505.863.3896 Email: info@gallupintertribal.com

Be sure to visit our website and check out all of the great opportunities throughout the region www.IndianCountryNM.org Phone: 800.448.1240

Ceremonial Indian Dances • Downtown Parades • Native Foods • Community Concerts • Red Rock Museum • Wild Thing Championship Bull Riding

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28th ANNUAL RED ROCK BALLOON RALLY

GALLUP-MCKINLEY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

DECEMBER 5-7, 2008 • RED ROCK PARK

Photo © Jeri Joanna Poletto

Photo © Red Rock Balloon Rally

Photo © "Wild Thing" Championship Bull Riding

Gallup Visitor, Business and Relocation Center

New Mexico's Premier Ballooning Event Since 1981 Held Annually, the First Weekend in December

Welcome to Gallup and Thank You for Supporting Tourism in Our Community.

FLYING EVENTS AT RED ROCK PARK AND GALLUP MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE

Stop by for a free Gallup Visitors Guide and a variety of visitor information on event dates, area attractions, dining, lodging and local businesses.

GLOW IN THE ROCKS AT RED ROCK PARK

Discover our rich multi-cultural heritage, history, high-desert vistas and growing business community.

DAWN PATROL

Come back to Gallup if you have found a unique place to belong to.

CITY OF GALLUP CHRISTMAS PARADE BALLOOMINARIA AT RIO WEST MALL AWARDS BRUNCH AND AUCTION INDIAN DANCES AND VENDORS

www.redrockballoonrally.com Phone: 800.380.4989

www.thegallupchamber.com 103 West Historic Highway 66 Gallup, New Mexico 87301 Phone: 505.722.2228 Toll Free: 800.380.4989 Fax: 505.863.2280 Email: becky@thegallupchamber.com

Gallup Inter-Trival Indian Ceremonial • Contest Powwow • Red Rock Balloon Rally • Pueblo Tours • Traditional Meals and Dances • Junior Bull Riding

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E XPERIENCE RED ROCK PARK

Photo © Light Language Studio

OPERATED BY THE CITY OF GALLUP PARKS DIVISION

640 Acre Park Hosting World Famous Events and Festivities with Fully Equipped Family Campground Red Rock Park is located 4.5 miles east of Gallup via I-40 and NM Hwy 566. It encompasses 640 acres nestled in spectacular red rock cliffs formed 205 million years ago {Mesozoic Era}. A fully equipped facility with 157 electrical/water hookups in 2 Campgrounds, 540 covered horse stalls, 2 Outdoor Rodeo Arenas, large Outdoor Amphitheater, Convention Center, 7 Conference Rooms, Red Rock Museum, US Post Office and Hiking Trails. All sites have 20, 30 & 50 AMP services, picnic areas, bath facilities and sanitary RV dump sites. Red Rock Museum features changing exhibits representing southwestern Native American cultures.

www.ci.gallup.nm.us/rrp/00182_redrock.html PO Box 10 • Church Rock, NM 87311 Museum & Camping Reservations: 505.722.3839 • Fax 505.726.1277 Email: RedRockPark@ci.gallup.nm.us

Hiking Trails

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Red Rock Museum

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Biking Trails

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Outdoor Rodeo Arena

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Convention Center

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60th ANNUAL LIONS CLUB RODEO

WRANGLER JUNIOR HIGH FINALS RODEO

JUNE 11-14, 2008 • RED ROCK PARK

JUNE 30, JULY 1-5, 2008 RED ROCK PARK

The Largest Amateur Rodeo in the Southwest Showcasing More than 800 Contestants

One of the Top 5 Largest Rodeos in the World with 900 - 1000 Contestants from 47 States and Provinces including Canada, Australia and Alaska.

BAREBACK RIDING

BARREL RIDING

The Best 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Level Contestants Competing in:

BULL RIDING

CALF ROPING

BARREL RACING

DANCES

OUTDOOR BARBEQUE

CHUTE DOGGING

GOAT TYING

SADDLE BRONC RIDING

STEER WRESTLING

JUNIOR BULL RIDING

TEAM ROPING

TEAM ROPING

YOUTH RODEO

BREAKAWAY ROPING

POLE BENDING

CALF ROPING

RIBBON ROPING

Sponsored by the Wrangler Division of the National High School Rodeo Association

www.galluplions.org www.gallupnm.com Phone: 505.722.2228

www.thegallupchamber.com Contact: Gallup McKinley County Chamber of Commerce Phone: 505.722.2228 Toll free: 800.380.4989

Gallup Inter-Trival Indian Ceremonial • Contest Powwow • Red Rock Balloon Rally • Pueblo Tours • Traditional Meals and Dances • Junior Bull Riding

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Balloon Rally “Balloonists love coming to the picturesque Red Rock Park area for our three-day rally,” says Peter Procopio, one of the founders of the 27-year old Red Rock Balloon Rally.

“They tell us there is no better place to fly for the scenery, the challenge of flying in the canyons and mesas and the ease of access in balloon recovery. Even though we limit the entry to 200 balloons, it is the world’s second largest continuously running balloon extravaganza, second only to the annual Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. It entices people from all over the world to join us in Gallup the first full weekend of December.”

The brightly-colored balloons drifting quietly in and out of the red rock canyons is nothing less than spectacular, both for the balloonists and spectators. “I’ve heard people comment,” continues Peter, “that it was the most beautiful thing they had ever seen. A combination of stunning natural formations, the cultural mystique of the Native American populations, the unique shopping opportunities and the accommodating people of 14

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Gallup… how could such an event be anything less than successful!”

A balloon rally, however, like any event, requires enormous commitment and organizational effort, especially to survive the test of time. In Gallup, the Red Rock rally has survived totally as a result of efforts from a group of enthusiastic volunteer supporters and businesses. There is no paid staff. Contributing to the thrill of the event, many spectators also volunteer to help the launch and chase crews throughout the weekend.

Mass balloon ascensions are scheduled daily at the park and other locations, as well as evening balloon glows.

Special shape balloons participate, including Red Rock Balloon Rally’s own Koshare Gallup balloon, and all teams compete for hand-made Indian crafts. The excitement of the balloons is enhanced by a parade in Gallup, an art show and dance performances by area native groups. above: Red Rock Balloon Rally’s own Koshare balloon boldly emerges from the sandstone bluffs of Red Rock Park.

Photo by Ron Behrmann and courtesy of Red Rock Balloon Rally

RED

Photo by Gary Langston

AREA EVENTS CULTURAL DIVERSITY 60th Annual

Lions Club Rodeo Red Rock Park

June 11-14, 2008 The largest amateur rodeo in the Southwest is now in its 59th year. For four days and nights, the annual Gallup Lion’s Club Rodeo showcases more than 800 contestants competing in categories that include Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Calf Roping, Team Roping, Steer Wrestling, Barrel Riding and Bull Riding. Also on the schedule are a Youth Rodeo, parade, dances, an outdoor barbeque and special events. The rodeo is courtesy of the Gallup Lions Club, funding community projects since 1945. For more information, contact the Gallup Chamber of Commerce, www.gallupnm.com or the Lions Club, 505-722-2228 or 863-3851. www.galluplions.org.

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Dawn 'til Dusk Mountain Bike Race

Gallup’s High Desert Trail System

April 12, 2008

Gallup claims a cluster of singletrack biking trails that are catching the attention of a wide range of mountain bikers. The High Desert Trail System offers 22 miles of creative, well-planned singletrack, designed in three figure 8 loops that increase in technical difficulty. The finishing touch was added by photographer/artist/biker Bill Siebersma. who created and placed metal cutouts of area wildlife along the trail. In an effort to compact the trail, the Dawn ‘Til Dusk endurance race was initiated. It has become Gallup’s signature event and the season opener for hundreds of bikers.

15th Annual “Wild Thing” Championship Bull Riding Red Rock Park

July 11 - 12, 2008 Fans from all over the country plan their vacations around Wild Thing Championship Bull Riding, when the nation’s most notorious bad bulls shake the ground as top riders compete for more than $20,000 in prize money. For two thunderous nights, the contests are a blaze of music, courageous effort and non-stop action. A featured fire-works display soars through the sky, and has been known to stop traffic on the highway miles away. The events are the biggest fundraiser of the year for two local non-profit organizations, the Gallup Christian School and the Manuelito Children's Home. For more information call: 800-380-4989 or 505-722-2228.

Photo by Jeri Joanna Poletto

Gallup CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2008 Jan Gallup Outlaws American Basketball Association team Home Game at Gallup Junior High School Arena. 505-721-1900 Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights Celebration.

505-722-2258 www.gpac.info Feb Western New Mexico University Gallup Graduation. 505-722-3389 Gallup Outlaws American Basketball Association team Home Game at Gallup Junior High School Arena. 505-721-1900 Gallup Performing Arts Center Literary Festival. Celebrating Gallup’s creative people. 505722-2258 www.gpac.info Bishops Mardi Gras fund raiser. 505-863-4406 Annual Valentine’s Day Concert at El Morro Theatre in downtown Gallup. 505-726-0050 www.elmorrotheatre.com Mar Gallup Outlaws American Basketball Association team Home Game at Gallup Junior High School Arena. 505-721-1900 Celtic Festival of Arts and Spirituality. Celtic food, arts and crafts, books and gift items available for sale. 505-722-2228 Apr Easter Festival. 505-863-6851 Dawn ‘til Dusk Mountain Bike Race. Twelve hour endurance race on Gallup’s High Desert Trail System course. 505-863-7283 www.dawntilduskrace.com Gallup High School and Wrangler Qualifying Rodeo at Red Rock Park Arena. 505-722-6913 Bow Wow Meow. Gallup Humane Society’s fund raiser. 505-863-2616 Tax Relief Comedy Show at El Morro Theatre in downtown Gallup. 505-726-0050 www.elmorrotheatre.com MayCinco de Mayo Celebration. 505-863-6851 University of New Mexico Gallup Graduation.

505-863-7500 “Run for the Wall” motorcycle ride arrives in Gallup. Annual cross country “Run for the Wall” at the Vietnam Veteran Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. for Memorial Day. 505-722-6681 Folk Music Festival and May Day Celebration.

A celebration of the roots of traditional americana in New Mexico. 505-722-2258 www.gpac.info VFW Memorial Day Ceremony at the Courthouse Square. 505-409-1382 Gallup High School Graduation. 505-721-2500 Jun Western New Mexico University Gallup Graduation. 505-722-3389 USTRC Team Roping Championship at Red Rock Park Arena. 505-863-6701 NMHS State Championship Rodeo at Red Rock Park Arena. 505-722-6913

Leo Mitchell Memorial Barrel Race at Red Rock Park Arena. 505-722-6913 Route 66 Fall Classic car show with the Over 60th Annual Lions Club Rodeo at Red Rock Park the Hill Gang. 505-722-2228 Arena. 505-722-2228 www.galluplions.org 97th Annual Shiprock Navajo Fair.

Women’s Professional Rodeo Association at Red 928-871-6478 Rock Park Arena. 505-722-6913 Youth Festival. Gallup Junior High school.

Relay for Life at the Gallup Sports Complex. Supports and remembers cancer victims while raising money for 505-870-7449 the American Cancer Society. 505-870-9662 Maria Benitez Institute for Spanish Arts Jul Wrangler Junior High Finals Rodeo at Red Rock Presents: Pasion Flamenca at El Morro Theatre Park Arena. 505-722-2228 in downtown Gallup. 505-726-0500 15th Annual “Wild Thing” Championship Bull www.elmorrotheatre.com Riding at Red Rock Park Arena. 505-722-3839 Haunted House at the El Morro Theatre in Red Rock Arena Motto-Cross at Red Rock Park downtown Gallup. 505-726-0500 Arena. 505-722-2228 www.elmorrotheatre.com Aug 2nd Annual Tour of the Nations 5 day recreational Nov UFO Film Festival. Gallup Performing Arts bike ride. 505-722-2228 Center. 505-722-2258 www.gpac.info 87th Annual Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial www.elmorrotheatre.com at Red Rock Park and various other Gallup venues.

Post No. 8 Veterans Days Ceremony at the 505-863-3896 www.gallupintertribal.com Courthouse Square. 505-870-7449 8th “Reunion of the Masters, Art of the People” Native American Heritage Week. Music and Fine Art Show held at the Gallup Cultural Center.

Film at El Morro Theatre in downtown Gallup.

505-722-3730 www.southwestindian.com 505-726-0500 www.elmorrotheatre.com Turquoise Classic Thunder PBR Challenger Tour at Dec 28th Annual Red Rock Balloon Rally at Red Red Rock Park Arena. 505-726-8405 Rock Park. First weekend in December.

Sep Western New Mexico University Gallup 505-863-0262 www.redrockballoonrally.com Graduation. 505-722-3389 Southwest Indian Foundation and “Reunion Festival of Cultures. Variety of ethnic arts & crafts and of the Masters, Art of the People” award food vendors. Including a “Battle of the Bands”. scholarships to student artists in the region through the Children’s Art Scholarship Program. Held the 505-722-2228 first weekend in December. Hands-on workshops Rehobeth McKinley County Christian Health Care held by the artists on Thursday and Friday.

Services Charity Invitational XIII Golf Tournament Scholarship winners announced on Saturday. fund raiser. 505-863-7283 505-722-3730 www.southwestindian.com Squash Blossom Classic and Festival. Featuring the Christmas Parade in Downtown Gallup.

Gallup Omnium road biking event, the High Desert 505-722-2228 Screamer off-road biking event, kid’s bike race, climbing wall and music. 505-722-2228 Luminaria Nights at Hubbell Trading Post www.SquashBlossomClassic.com sponsored by the National Parks Staff and Friends of Hubbell. 928-755-3475 www.nps.gov/hutr/ 62nd Annual Navajo Nation Fair. 928-871-6478 www.navajonationfair.com Gallup Air Show. Air show acrobatic demonstration at Ongoing events the Gallup Municipal Airport. 505-722-9596 Arts Crawl. Local artists featured in downtown NMJRA - New Mexico Junior Rodeo Association at galleries and businesses monthly on the second Red Rock Park Arena. 505-722-6913 Saturday of the month. 505-722-2228 Good Sam Samboree at Red Rock Park.

Crownpoint Rug Auction. Typically held on the 505-644-8405 or 505-649-8794 second Friday of each month. Viewing of rugs Oct Gallup Inter-Cultural Film Festival at the El Morro starts at 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Auction begins at Theatre in downtown Gallup. 505-722-2258 7:00 pm. Crownpoint Rug Weavers Association www.gpac.info/giff/ 505-786-5302 or 505-786-7386 www.crownAncient Way - Scenic Rt. 53 Festival. pointrugauction.com www.ancientway-route53.com Nightly Indian Dances and Native American Gallup Jazz and Blues Festival 2008. Gallup vendors at 7:00 pm at the Courthouse Square.

Performing Arts Center. 505-722-2258 www.gpac.info Memorial Day through Labor Day. 505-722-2228

Tour of the Nations

Wrangler Junior High Finals Rodeo

Touring the Pueblos by bicycle is absolutely a show-stopping experience. Sponsored by Adventure Gallup and Beyond, the Tour of the Nations consists of a 234 mile recreational and educational ride with nights hosted by the Pueblos of Isleta, Laguna, Acoma and Zuni.

There are also stops at El Malpais and El Morro National Monuments. There is no better way to witness the raw beauty and rich culture of Indian Country. For more information contact the Gallup McKinley County Chamber of Commerce 505-722-2228 or 800-380-4989.

In 2005 Gallup hosted the first-ever Wrangler Junior High Finals Rodeo. Now in its third year, the event has been so successful that the number of contestants is expected to be almost double that of the original 600. The best 6th, 7th and 8th grade level contestants from more than and provinces will travel to Gallup to participate in the six-day rodeo, competing in 12 different categories such as Junior Bull Riding, Calf Roping, Goat Tying, Chute Dogging, Barrel Racing and Team Roping. Each of the young athletes

August 2-7, 2008

Red Rock Park

June 30, July 1 - 5, 2008 is vying for his or her share of more than $50,000 in college scholarships and an additional $150,000 in awards and prizes.The rodeo is sponsored by the Wrangler Division of the National High School Rodeo Association, an organization offering young people the opportunity to be involved in the sport of rodeo. The junior events are designed to prepare athletes for the next level of competition. For more information contact the Gallup McKinley County Chamber of Commerce, 800-380-4989.

www.gallupnm.org

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THE CITY OF MURALS outdoor

support for the arts, Gallup civic

Talker Albert Smith and Albert’s wife

murals have been a featured attrac-

leaders instituted an initiative to con-

Helen. Now, forward-looking urban

tion for well over half of the city's

tinue that tradition in 2004. Three

planners and others envisioned an

126-year history. Beginning in the

years earlier, muralist Be Sargent had

entire series of contemporary murals,

1930s with the famous WPA murals,

completed the well-known “Navajo

all painted by local artists and depict-

the offering of publicly accessible

Code Talkers' Mural” with the help of

ing some aspect of area history or

outdoor works of art is a proud tra-

Octavia Fellin, Larry Foster, the late

community life and culture.

dition here.

Mary Gorman, Zonnie Gorman,

Former Mayor Bob Rosebrough

Colleen Marchand, Navajo Code

and the City Council issued a call for

Gallup's

well-known

In the community spirit of ongoing

LOCATION OF MURALS

It’s an easy and interesting historic walk through the downtown area of Gallup. The following eleven new murals are designated as the Parade of Murals, and can be seen as follows: 1. Gallup Community Life by artist Eric Leon Sarracino on the east-facing wall of City Hall, 110 West Aztec Ave., near Aztec Ave. and S. 2nd St. 2. The Great Gallup Mural by artist Paul Newman on the

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west-facing wall of City Hall,110 West Aztec Ave., near Aztec Ave. and S. 2nd St. 3. Zuni by artist Geddy Epaloose at the Octavia Fellin Public Library, 115 W. Hill Ave., at S. 2nd St. and Hill Ave.

4. The Long Walk Home by artist Richard Yazzie, S. 3rd St. and W. Hill Ave., 300 W. Hill Ave. 5. Veteran Mural by artist Jerry Brown on the Four Corner’s Title Co. building near the Veterans Memorial Park at Courthouse Square, 311 S. 3rd St.

proposals resulting in the creation of the new murals. Mural sites on eight publicly and privately owned buildings were selected for their locations and visibility. Submissions were opened to all artists living within a 50-mile radius of Gallup, and Be Sargent was chosen to coordinate the project.

The results of the year long City of Gallup Downtown Mural Project are

Murals portraying the rich history and diverse cultures of the Gallup area turn the downtown district into a virtual museum of art.

Included on these pages are opposite, top: “Gallup Community Life” by Eric Leon Sarracino; opposite, inset: “Long Walk Home”

by Richard K. Yazzi; top: “Ceremonial” by Irving Bahe; above: “Coal Mining Era”

by Andrew Butler; left: “Great Gallup” by Paul Newman assisted by Steve Heil

spectacularly evident to all who view the works of art. Ranging from superrealistic to semi-abstract in style, the murals delight the eye with images both serene and tumultuous. While they are certainly large enough to be impressive and well detailed, they do not seek to intimidate or overpower the viewer with their respective sizes, but to use the space to communicate their

messages.

Indicating

the

expertise of their creators, the meticulously rendered paintings are likewise able to display a brilliant range of colors without appearing garish.

6. Multi-Cultural Women’s Mural by artist Erica Rae Sykes at the Children’s Library, 200 W. Aztec Ave, at W. Aztec Ave. and S. 2nd St. 7. Native American Trading by artist Chester Kahn at the Joe Tanner Building, 237 W. Coal Ave., at S. 3rd St. and W. Coal Ave.

8. Coal Mining Era by artist Andrew Butler at the American Bar walkway between S. 2nd St. and S. 3rd St. 9. Ceremonial by artist Irving Bahe on the InterTribal Indian Ceremonial building, 202 W. Coal Ave., near S. 2nd St. and W. Coal Ave.

10. Navajo Code Talkers’ Mural by artist Be Sargent on the Quintana Music building, 200 W. Coal Ave., at S. 2nd St. and W. Coal Ave. 11. Hispanic Heritage by artist Eric Leon Sarracino on the Cortez Barber Shop building, 100 W. Coal Ave, at S. 1st St. and W. Coal Ave.

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Photo by Jeri Joanna Poletto

What may be more impressive than

of color carry the viewer through the

the variety of viewpoints and tech-

story of the imprisonment of the tribe

niques or the sheer visual enjoyment

and its eventual release back to its

of the images are the painstaking

homeland, now a reservation. The

depictions of the stories that the

richly detailed storyline of Geddy

muralists tell. “Gallup Community

Epaloose’s “Zuni Mural” runs from

Life” by Eric Leon Saracino and the

south to north, like the road from Zuni

“Great

Paul

to Gallup. The mutual trust so histori-

Newman with Steve Heil both express

cally crucial between traders and

the uniqueness that is life in Gallup

Native American artisans is carefully

while

Gallup

Mural”

by

narrative

explored in the “Native American

graphic techniques. The “Coal Mining

Trading Mural” by Chester Kahn.

Era Mural” by Andrew Butler uses only

Dream-like images honor area women

the vibrant primary colors to recount

as storytellers and keepers of cultural

the labor struggles of that era. It is

tradition in the “Women’s Multi-

painted in an alley where one of the

Cultural Mural” by Erica Rae Sykes.

utilizing

different

historic events actually occurred. The

Though not officially a part of the

“Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial

recently completed Parade of Murals,

Mural” by Irving Bahe celebrates the

the work of art that started it all is Be

history and attractions of that proud

Sargent’s

annual event, and includes images

Mural,” which pays tribute to the

symbolic to the Navajo people.

Native American specialists of the

Richard K. Yazzie used the four sacred

United States Marine Corps who

Navajo colors as backgrounds for the

devised an oral code during World

“Long Walk Home Mural.” The fields

War II that was never broken.

“Navajo

Code

Talkers’

Additional Gallup murals include above, top: “Veteran Mural by Jerry Brown; above, lower: “Zuni” by Geddy Epaloose; left, middle: “Native American Trading” by Chester Kahn; left, bottom: “Multi-Cultural Woman’s Mural” by Erica Rae Sykes. opposite: The artwork of Elriggs Allen, here displayed at House of Lyndon gallery, reflects the artist’s commitment to pursue, understand and share his native culture.

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ART Public Art, Arts Crawl, Galleries and Museums For years, outdoor art has been the rage in Gallup. There are currently over 200 works available for public enjoyment. In addition to the expanding number of murals in both the downtown area and Red Rock Park, art forms in every shape and size imaginable are contributing to the reasons Gallup has become a unique arts destination. From large stone statues and massive groupings of metal cutouts to sidewalk tree gratings and gates, outdoor art can be discovered throughout the community.

There are metal cutouts that are larger than life and there are some that would fit in the palm of your hand. Gallup’s past and its culture have been creatively captured for public viewing in media that includes steel, wood, stone, concrete, tile, paint and neon.

Gallup galleries have developed into a viable business and social standard for the community, complementing the traditional Native American collections managed by local traders and greatly expanding the depth of work available to art lovers and collectors. Monthly Arts Crawls, complete with live music and dancing in the summer months are a great way to meet artists, while becoming familiar with the historic business district. Art show receptions and exhibits are held 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.

A wide spectrum of Gallup history is kept alive in museums at Red Rock Park, the Gallup Cultural Center in the historic railroad depot and the Rex Historical Museum on Route 66 downtown. The essence of Gallup’s cultural diversity as well as the intrigue of surrounding Native American populations is well defined by museum collections.

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Mutual trust is the key to Gallup’s

commercial banks scarcely existed

pawn system, a self-regulating

in this part of the country. Under

means of alternative banking that

such circumstances, even the sim-

has served traders, area Native

plest of transactions could become

Americans and certainly the collec-

a major undertaking.

tors of Indian arts and crafts for

Trading posts had vaults for safe

over a century. Generations of both

storage of valuables, so it was

traders and Indians continue the

natural that a singular and fascinat-

beneficial relationship, despite the

ing alternative banking system

introduction of government regula-

would soon develop. It was known

tion, because mutual trust remains

as the pawn system, and like the

the critical element of the system.

trading

The arrival of the railroads in the Southwest during the 1880s ushered in a new era of commerce that

GALLUP’S ALTERNATIVE BANKING SYSTEM

themselves,

it

remains an important part of community life today.

As the industry grew, trading

The

posts were able to offer cash

Southwestern trading posts, which

advances and short-term loans to

made Native American arts and

artisans. Traders accepted hand-

crafts available worldwide, evolved

made items, which were called

into complex business operations.

pawn, as collateral and returned

With all business transacted under

them to the owner upon repayment

one

post

of the loan. Mitigating shortages of

became a regional social center,

ready currency, some even minted

wholesale buyer, department and

their own “money” in the form of

grocery store, financial institution

metal tokens made to each trader’s

and link to the outside world for the

specifications.

continues to thrive today.

PAWN

posts

roof,

each

trading

people of the area.

Gallup’s pawn system provides

Access to an international market

an example of the the free enter-

and standardized business prac-

prise system as it was certainly

tices helped traders ensure that

meant to be. Dishonest practices

BILL RICHARDSON

Native American artists and crafts-

simply result in an inability to con-

Displaying a hand-woven Navajo rug, Bill Richardson and his family have operated Richardson Trading Post for decades. Gallup traders provide area Native Americans with financial options based on their sought-after arts and crafts.

people received a fair wholesale

tinue doing business. Most pawn,

price for their products. Business

the

prospered and everyone benefited,

unclaimed by a borrower. Even so,

but the situation was not without its

the quantity of merchandise that

problems. Artisans needed the raw

can accumulate over more than a

materials of their crafts as well as

century of trading is considerable,

sustenance while they handmade

and makes pawn vaults excellent

their labor-intensive products. Cash

sources of reasonably priced, top

was often hard to come by, and

quality handmade items.

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collateral,

never

goes

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collecting NATIVE AMERICAN ART

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Genuine Native American-made arts and crafts are objects of intrinsic value and enduring beauty that can be collected and treasured over generations. In order to maximize the enjoyment of owning such items, it is well worth the effort for casual purchasers as well as serious collectors to become knowledgeable shoppers. While the vast majority of merchants dealing in Native American goods are scrupulously honest, consumers should be aware that a world market in fraudulent imitations does exist.

In the U.S., falsely representing imitations is illegal, which makes the practice of ‘buying American’ one of the easiest steps toward ensuring authenticity. The Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990, a truth-in-advertising law, prohibits misrepresentation in the marketing of counterfeit Native American products within this country. The penalties are stiff, including possible prison time for individual first offenders and fines up to $1 million for businesses. Despite such high stakes, however, millions of dollars worth of counterfeits are sold annually. The practice not only harms consumers but also undermines the livelihoods of Native

American artisans and honest merchants.

American businesses purchase products from around the world, of course, and it is not a crime to resell those products so long as the location of origin is not misrepresented. Likewise, labeling a product with a phrase such as “Native American Inspired” is not prohibited, so is important to pay attention to terminology. The item is only considered genuine if one or more Native Americans have done all the work involved in creating it.

Observation and common sense also play a part in the purchase of genuine items. Native American jewelry, for example, is handmade, not mass-produced. Although several pieces in a display may be very similar, they will not be completely identical. Other indications of fraud that savvy shoppers look for include signs that country-of-origin stickers or markings have been removed.

The Indian Arts and Crafts Board (IACB) of the U.S Department of Interior promotes the economic development of Native Americans belonging to federally recognized tribes by expanding the genuine native arts and crafts market. The IACB also provides a venue for consumers to report suspected violations of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 by calling toll free: (888) ART-FAKE. An excellent website maintained by the organization at http://www.iacb.doi.gov gives shoppers all the facts they need to know to buy with confidence.

The best way to buy with confidence is to know your dealer, who should be well established. For more than a century the world has relied on the Gallup area’s traders to provide the best in genuine artistry and craftsmanship by tribal artisans of the Southwest.

opposite: Allan Aragon paints tiny works of art inside the Red Rock Park pavilion during the InterTribal Indian Ceremonial. left: Rosanne Ghahate and Marvin Pinto display their Zuni fetish carvings and beadwork at the Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial.

BUYER’S GUIDE FOR PURCHASING NATIVE AMERICAN ARTS AND CRAFTS Read about crafts areas in which you are interested. Ask IACA members to recommend books or publications. Many members also offer educational brochures on different types of crafts.

Purchase from a reputable established dealer or from an IACA member.

Avoid stores with “perpetual” sales or unethical discounting.

Prices are often inflated and then marked down.

Talk to people you are purchasing from. IACA artists and dealers are great sources of information and many offer learning opportunities through demonstrations and exhibits.

Ask the following questions when making a purchase: Materials: Of what is the item made? If there are stone settings, are they natural, stabilized, reconstituted or man-made?

Technique: Was the piece completely handmade, or was it made with manufactured components or processes? For example, if pottery, is it hand coiled, wheel thrown or poured greenware? Is it fired outdoors or in a kiln?

Artisan: What is his/her name? What is the tribal affiliation? If the item is marketed only as “Zuni” or “Navajo” jewelry, be sure it is made by an individual who is a member or certified Native American artisan of the Zuni Pueblo or Navajo Nation. Is there any additional information on the artist’s career, awards, etc. which can be included with the purchase?

Reprinted with the permission of the Indian Arts & Crafts Association (IACA). iaca.com

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HIKING

ACTIVITIES

Mother Nature’s paintbrush gave the Gallup area a rugged beauty that became the backdrop for movies, and recent efforts have opened new doors for outdoor enthusiasts. Hikers, rock climbers and mountain bikers are discovering that the community is a first class outdoor activities destination. Golfers, anglers, birders and nature photographers will also find their chosen activities close by, and the entire family will enjoy cooling off at the newly completed aquatic center.

The Mentmore Rock Climbing Area offers 50 different bolted top rope climbs and 31 sport climbs from 25 to 45 feet in height and difficulty levels of 5.0 to 5.13. For cyclists, the High Desert Trail System near Gamerco provides a variety of terrain and levels of difficulty. Hikers report being able to see from the summit of Pyramid Rock in Red Rock Park for 50 miles in clear weather, and cyclists as well as hikers will find regularly updated trails in the Cibola National Forest. Area maps are available at the Gallup Visitor Center or Chamber of Commerce. The region enjoys low humidity and plenty of sunshine, so remember to bring drinking water and a hat, and wear a sun block.

To refresh tired muscles, enhance your adventure with a visit to the Gallup Aquatic Center, an indoor facility that is much more than just a public pool. The well lit, brightly decorated complex features a water slide and receiving pool, a lazy river pool and an activity pool with a children’s play pool as well as competition and lap pools. this page: Gallup Municipal Golf Course provides the venue for one of the state’s largest hospital fundraisers.

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 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 6379-yard 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. Clubs and golf cart rentals are available. 1109 Susan St., Gallup, NM 87301.

(505) 863-9224

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) 7227786. Enjoy horseback riding in season at the Z Lazy B Guest Ranch near Fort Wingate; (505) 488-5600 or (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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outdoor

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.

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VETERANS PARK AND MEMORIAL recently constructed Courthouse Square and Veterans Park are an impressive and fitting tribute to those who have served in America’s conflicts as well as a humbling venue for downtown events.

A dozen 12-foot pillars of granite and

photo by Howard Meehan

Gallup consists of an intriguing historic balance among European, Asian, Latin and Native American cultures, all of which are enthusiastically supportive of men and women in uniform. Area veterans have served with honor and they have served in unique rolls contributing to the successes of American military operations. As the source of Navajo Code Talkers in World War II, a Medal of Honor recipient in Korea, Bataan Death March participants and numerous other decorated servicemen, Gallup and the surrounding region stand proud.

Local citizens, the City of Gallup and the County of McKinley joined forces and pooled resources to recognize this elite cadre of local individuals. The

glass, glowing from within illuminate the names of those missing or killed in action, local soldiers involved in the Bataan Death March, those who served as Navajo Code Talkers, Medal of Honor recipient Hiroshi Miyamura and those who served in the Spanish American War and World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Persian Gulf and other conflicts.

In addition, local Native American artist Jerry Brown has been commissioned to paint a mural that in his words will, “…celebrate the brave men and women who have served in the military without glorifying the act of war.”

Downtown revitalization efforts are continuing to add equipment, improved accessibility and restrooms to the area.

Congressional Medal of Honor In an incredible act of bravery during the Korean War, Corporal Hiroshi (Hershey) Miyamura, despite severe wounds, fought off waves of enemy attackers while directing the withdrawal of his unit. He reportedly killed 50 of the enemy utilizing both machine gun fire and hand-to-hand combat.

Facing a fanatic night attack, the

young Gallup resident jumped from his shelter, killing enemy soldiers in close combat. He administered first aid to the wounded and manned machine guns until running out of ammunition. He bayoneted his way to a second American emplacement, staying behind to cover the withdrawal of that unit.

The citation signed and presented by President Dwight D. Eisenhower stated that Corporal Miyamura was last seen “fighting ferociously against an overwhelming number of enemy soldiers.”

Gallup named a park after its deserving resident and has dedicated one of the pillars in Veterans Park to his heroism.

this page: A vintage pickup carries a few of the area’s celebrated Navajo Code Talkers, veterans of World War II. inset, top: A dozen lighted pillars pay tribute to area veterans in the new Courthouse inset, right: Hiroshi Miyamura, a Gallup resident of Japanese descent, was presented the Congressional Medal of Honor by President Eisenhower for valor in Korea.

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Courtesy of Rick Johnson & Co.

Travel Distances Distances to Gallup Albuquerque, NM Denver, CO Durango, CO El Paso, TX Farmington, NM Flagstaff, AZ Grand Canyon, AZ Lake Powell, UT Las Cruces, NM Los Angeles, CA Phoenix, AZ Pinetop, AZ Ruidoso, NM Salt Lake City, UT San Francisco, CA Santa Fe, NM Sedona, AZ Taos, NM Tucson, AZ

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Miles 138 582 180 404 120 185 263 258 338 649 329 154 321 583 949 198 213 266 333

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Transportation Services Airport: Gallup Municipal Airport 2111 W. Hwy. 66 505-722-4896 Auto Rentals: Budget Car Rental 2111 W. Hwy. 66 505-726-1916 Enterprise Rent-A-Car 2111 W. Hwy. 66 505-722-5820 800-736-8222 Bus: Greyhound Bus Lines 701 E. Montoya Blvd.

505-863-3761 800-231-2222 Cab Company: Luna’s Cab Company 505-722-9777

Railroad Ticket Agencies: AMTRAK - Boarding at the Gallup Cultural Center 200 E. Hwy. 66 Reservations & Schedule Info.

800-872-7245 The Travel Shoppe 1616 S. 2nd St. 505-863-9368 Convention Services BW Inn & Suites 3009 W. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 505-722-6399 800-722-6399 El Rancho Hotel 1000 E. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 505-863-9311 800-543-6351

The Inn of Gallup 2915 W. Hwy 66 Gallup, NM 87301 505-722-2201 Red Rock Park PO Box 10 Church Rock, NM 87311 505-722-3839 800-242-4282 Emergency Services For All Emergencies Dial 9 11 City of Gallup Public Information Office 505-863-1254 Gallup Fire Department 505-722-4195 Gallup Police Department 505-722-2231

Medical Services Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital 1901 Red Rock Dr. 505-863-7000 800-571-7000 Pharmacy Walgreen Drug Stores 1870 E. Hwy. 66 505-722-9772 Prescriptions 505-722-9499 Veterinary Services Cedar Animal Medical Center 1 Mi. N. of Gallup on Hwy. 491 505-722-7786 After Hours Emergencies 505-863-5520 Red Rock Animal Hospital 816 S. Boardman Ave. 505-722-2251

Trail of the Ancients “Your Avenue to Indian Country�

The Trail of the Ancients, one of the state’s recently designated Scenic Byways, takes travelers through a land that challenged European explorers long before the pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock. Ancient cultures emerged, thrived and disappeared here, but the descendents of those cultures still live on, honoring the sacred traditions of their forefathers.

Follow the Trail of the Ancients through Acoma, Navajo and Zuni lands to dis-

cover the depth of Indian Country opportunities. Delve into the world-class artistry of Acoma pottery, Navajo weaving and silversmithing and Zuni jewelry inlay and stone fetish carving. Savor vistas from Acoma Sky City, imagine daily life at Chaco Canyon National Historic Park, or discover where Coronado first encountered ancestors of the Zuni. Stunning geologic formations from colorful sandstone bluffs to massive lava badlands reveal them-

selves around every bend in the road, and there is a variety of excellent dining, lodging and tour options to choose from along the way.

Gallup is the base camp and gateway and the Trail of the Ancients is the avenue to experiencing this land of natural contrast, stark beauty and spectacular artistry. Travelers can spend a few hours, few days or even weeks exploring Indian Country, where the past and present literally merge.

this page: Legendary Shiprock, a sacred mountain to the Navajo people, was once a huge bird that rescued the tribe from certain destruction.

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DINING AND LODGING

Glenn’s Bakery, Café & Pizzeria 900 W Hwy 66 722-4104 Little Rabbit Deli 768 Cousins Rd 778-5662 Puritan Bakery 206 W Coal Ave 863-4671 West End Donut & Deli 3030 W Hwy 66 722-3233 COFFEE HOUSES Angela’s Cup-A-Joe 1981 State Rd 602 863-9095 Billy Dee’s Coffee Experience 601-1/2 W Coal Ave 409-5054 The Coffee House 203 W Coal Ave 726-0291 Glenn’s Bakery, Café & Pizzeria 900 W Hwy 66 722-4104

My Sister’s Place 2150 E Hwy 66 863-2535

Avalon Restaurant 1104 E Hwy 66 863-5072

Olympic Kitchen 3200 W Hwy 66 863-2584

Camille’s Sidewalk Café 306 S 2nd St 722-5017

Peewee’s Kitchen 1644 S 2nd St 863-9039

Canton Chinese Restaurant 809 Metro Ave 722-4040 Coal Street Pub 303 W Coal Ave 722-0117

Earl’s Family Restaurant 1400 E Hwy 66 863-4201 Eddie Peppers 36750 S US Hwy 191 El Dorado Restaurant 1805 W Hwy 66 722-3825

Furr’s Family Dining 505 N US Hwy 491 722-4349 Golden Corral 600 N 11th St 863-7829

Chelles Restaurant 2201 W Hwy 66 722-7698 New Mexico Steakhouse 3009 W Hwy 66 722-2221

The Ranch Kitchen 3001 W Hwy 66 722-5696

Dairy Queen 2000 E Hwy 66 863-5172 Dairy Queen West 1060 N US Hwy 491 863-4844

Grandpa’s Grill 2001 E Aztec Ave 863-2151 Jerry’s Café 406 W Coal Ave 722-6775

Roadrunner Café 3014 E Hwy 66 722-7309 Rocket Café 1719 S 2nd St 722-8972 Sizzler Steak, Seafood & Salad 926 N US Hwy 491 722-6498 Super’s Buffet 1314 Metro Ave 863-8889

Alicia’s Burrito Express 1120 E Hwy 66 863-9090 Arby’s Restaurant 840 N US Hwy 491 722-9235 Blake’s Lota Burger 810 S 2nd St 863-3181 1925 W Hwy 66 863-6658 1111 W Lincoln Ave 722-4223 2618 E Hwy 66 863-4684

FAMILY DINING

King Dragon Chinese Restaurant 1212 N US Hwy 491 863-6300

Angela’s Café con Leche 201 E Hwy 66 722-7526

La Fiesta Café 820 N US Hwy 491 726-8130

Burger King 2400 E Hwy 66 722-6083 Rio West Mall 722-6140 801 N US Hwy 491 722-6140 California Chinese Fast Food 1020 E Maloney Ave 863-0888

Applebee’s Bar & Grill 1560 W Maloney Ave 726-0401

Maria’s 110 W Coal Ave 722-6135

Carl’s Jr. 504 Kachina 863-8129

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Rio West Mall 722-3308 Taco Bell 838 N US Hwy 491 722-7610 914 E Hwy 66 863-4887 3095 W Hwy 66 722-7612 Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers 2410 E Hwy 66 863-3496 985 N US Hwy 491 726-1071 Wimpy’s Food Co. Rio West Mall 722-6163

Dragon Express 1842 E Hwy 66 726-1700

FAST FOOD El Rancho Hotel Restaurant 1000 E Hwy 66 863-9311

FINE DINING

Corndogs Plus Rio West Mall 722-9056

Denny’s Restaurant 3810 E Hwy 66 863-8858 836 N US Hwy 491 722-6945

Eagle Café 220 W Hwy 66 722-3220

Church’s Chicken 1015 N US Hwy 491 722-0928 1203 E Hwy 66 722-2671

Plaza Café 1209 N US Hwy 491 722-8477

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 1480 W Maloney Ave 726-2992

Dine Grill 1323 E Hwy 66 726-1097

The Chili Factory Rio West Mall 722-5475 1834 E Hwy 66 863-0000

Virgie’s 2718 W Hwy 66 863-5152 PIZZA Big Cheese Pizza of Gallup 1316 Metro Ave 722-4454 Domino’s Pizza 1622 E Hwy 66 722-4444 Glenn’s Bakery, Café & Pizzeria 900 W Hwy 66 722-4104 Mataya’s Hot Stuff Pizza 3303 W Hwy 66 722-2155 3306 E Hwy 66 722-5684 One of a Kind Pizza Rio West Mall 722-9258

Kentucky Fried Chicken 1050 N US Hwy 491 863-5515 2504 E Hwy 66 722-5707

MEXICAN

Long John Silvers Sea Food Shoppe 1514 E Hwy 66 722-6831

A Taste of the Southwest 1219 N US Hwy 491 722-5490

Pizza Hut 715 N US Hwy 491 722-7762 1510 E Hwy 66 722-7731

Mataya’s Subway 3800 E Hwy 66 863-8966

Cocina de Dominguez 1648 S 2nd St 863-9640

Pizza Warehouse 826 N US Hwy 491 722-5566

McDonald’s Restaurant 2614 W Hwy 66 863-4369 2300 E Hwy 66 722-6133 700 N US Hwy 491 722-0002

David’s Restaurant 1377 N US Hwy 491 722-5319

COCKTAILS & ENTERTAINMENT

Orange Julius Rio West Mall 722-6051 Philippine Cuisine Express 1910 E Aztec Ave 722-3919 Plaza Subway 3800 E Hwy 66 863-8020 Quizno’s Subs 1850 E Hwy 66 722-2444 Route 66 Drive-In 1301 W Hwy 66 863-9932 Sonic Drive In 1001 N US Hwy 491 863-2100 1901 W Hwy 66 863-3400 2404 E Hwy 66 863-2231 Subway Sandwiches & Salads 2206 E Hwy 66 863-2885

Papa John’s Pizza 2102 E Hwy 66 722-2323

Don Diego Restaurant 801 W Hwy 66 722-5517 El Charrito 2003 W Hwy 66 722-8969 El Metate 610 W Mesa Ave 722-7000 El Sombrero Restaurant 1201 W Hwy 66 863-4554 Garcia’s Sunset Grill 1605 W Hwy 66 863-4070 Genaro’s Café 600 W Hill Ave 863-6761 Gordo’s Café 800 W Coal Ave 722-5169 La Barraca Restaurant 1303 E Hwy 66 722-5083 La Fiesta Café 820 N US Hwy 491 726-8130 Panz Alegra Restaurant 1201 E Hwy 66 722-7229

Class Act Rio West Mall 863-2969 Coal Street Pub 303 W Coal Ave 722-0117 Don Diego Lounge 801 W Hwy 66 722-5517 Goodfellas Sports Lounge 1206 E Hwy 66 863-0385 Rookies Sports Lounge 3009 W Hwy 66 722-2221 Sammy C’s Rock’n Sports Pub & Grille 107 W Coal Ave 863-2220 The 49er Lounge 1000 E Hwy 66 863-9311 Virgie’s Lounge 2718 W Hwy 66 863-4845 Photo by Jeri Joanna Poletto

BAKERIES & DELIS

Aurelia’s Diner 2502 E Hwy 66 726-2800

Best Western Red Rock Inn 3010 E Hwy 66 722-7600

GALLUP LODGING BED & BREAKFAST Apache Canyon Ranch 4 Canyon Dr 836-7220 Cimarron Rose 689 Oso Ridge Rt 800-856-5776 The Inn at Halona 23-B Pia Mesa Rd 782-4547 Stauder’s Navajo Lodge HC 32 Box 1 862-7553 Zuni Mountain Lodge 40 Perch Dr 862-7616 FULL SERVICE & CONFERENCE CENTER Best Western Inn & Suites 3009 W Hwy 66 722-2221 The Inn of Gallup 2915 W Hwy 66 722-2201

Best Western Royal Holiday 1903 W Hwy 66 722-4900 Comfort Inn 3208 W Hwy 66 722-0982 Days Inn 1603 W Hwy 66 863-3891 Days Inn West 3201 W Hwy 66 863-6889 Econo Lodge 3101 W Hwy 66 722-3800 Economy Inn 1709 W Hwy 66 863-9301 El Rancho Motel 1000 E Hwy 66 863-9311 Gallup Travelodge 3275 W Hwy 66 722-2100 Hampton Inn 111 Twin Buttes 722-7224 Hampton Inn & Suites 1460 W Maloney Ave 726-0900 Hojo Inn by Howard Johnson 3404 W Hwy 66 863-6801

FULL SERVICE HISTORICAL El Rancho Hotel 1000 E Hwy 66 863-9311

Holiday Inn Express 1500 Maloney Ave 726-1000 La Quinta Inn & Suites 3880 E Hwy 66 722-2233 Microtel Inn 3270 W Hwy 66 722-2600 Motel 6 3306 W Hwy 66 863-4492

RV PARKS & CABINS KOA of Gallup 3900 E Hwy 66 722-2333 Red Rock Park Outlaw Trading Post 863-9330 STANDARD & ECONOMY America’s Best Value Inn & Suites 2003 W Hwy 66 722-0757

Quality Inn & Suites 1500 W Maloney Ave 726-1000 Ramada Limited 1440 Maloney Ave 722-8640 Red Roof Inn 3304 W Hwy 66 722-7765 Sleep Inn 3820 E Hwy 66 863-3535 Super 8 Motel - Gallup 1715 W Hwy 66 722-5300

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PUEBLO OF ZUNI Day Tour 1

Best known for its craftsmanship, the concentration of skilled artisans in the Pueblo of Zuni is staggering.

Quite possibly, no other village on the North American continent contains a higher concentration of people focused on the arts. Their turquoise inlay work is unequalled and includes an intricate jewelry design developed in the Pueblo commonly referred to as needlepoint. Local artisans express the cultural and religious traditions of their people in paintings, jewelry, pottery, fetishes, beadwork and kachinas. There are ten shops in the community that sell Native American arts and crafts to the public.

Another cultural attraction is the A:shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center, an independent enterprise of the Zuni people. Located on the site of one of the pueblo’s first trading posts, the museum showcases hundreds of priceless artifacts retrieved during the excavation of the ancient city of Hawikku during the 1920s. The collection was stored for many years at the Smithsonian before being returned.

Considered to be the most traditional of the 19 New Mexico pueblos, Zuni is also the largest, claiming a 45,000-acre reservation that includes unattached land holdings in other parts of New Mexico and Arizona.

Ancestors of the Zuni people, known as A:shiwi, farmed the Zuni River Valley for a thousand of years, raising livestock as well as vegetables like corn, wheat, beans and squash. A number of vegetable varieties are native to the reservation. The people baked pastries and bread in outdoor ovens called he:bok’owe, also known to the Spanish as hornos. That tradition continues today, along with the re-creation of heirloom dishes like deer jerky, fried squash and Zuni-style blue corn tamales.

EVENTS

The Pueblo of Zuni welcomes visitors, and New Mexico Traveler would like to remind readers that the pueblo is considered a sovereign nation with its own unique language and customs. When visiting, please stop at the Visitor Center before proceeding further.

LOCATION

Zuni Pueblo is located on Scenic NM53, 77 miles southwest of Grants, 155 miles west of Albuquerque.

TOUR ROUTE

Drive south of Gallup on NM602 for about 24 miles to the junction at NM53. Proceed west on NM53.

MORE INFORMATION Zuni Information Center (505) 782-7238 www.zunitourism.com Pueblo of Zuni Arts &Crafts (505) 782-5531 Museum & Heritage Center (505) 782-4403

top: The Zuni mission was originally constructed by Spanish colonizers in 1629, the inside walls of which now support larger-than-life Zuni Kachina murals by Zuni artist Alex Seowtewa. above: The baking of cinnamon rolls at Red Rock Park utilizes earthen ovens (hornos) still fired up throughout the region for baking bread and pastries.

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Feb Valentine’s Day Arts Market.

May Mother’s Day & Graduation Arts Market.

Ancient Way Arts Trail “Memorial Weekend Arts Celebration” on scenic Route 53.

Jun Deshkwi/Fasting. ALL BUSINESSES CLOSED for 4 days. Call for dates.

Aug Zuni Cultural Arts Expo.8 Oct Ancient Way Fall Festival & Arts Market on scenic Route 53.

Nov Zuni Christmas Lights Parade.

Holiday Arts Market.

Dec Holiday Arts Market.

Deshkwi/Fasting. ALL BUSINESSES CLOSED for 4 days. Call for dates.

Contact the Zuni Visitors Center at 505-782-7238 for more information and other event dates. E’lahkwa - Thank You

ZUNI AREA ATTRACTIONS 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 or 866-515-7675

HALONA PLAZA & 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

A:SHIWI A:WAN MUSEUM & 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. www.gallupnm.org

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TIMELESS CHACO CANYON Day Tour 2

The place now known as Chaco Canyon National Historic Park was a thriving center of human habitation over 11 centuries ago. It had farms, kivas, canals, roads, plazas and residential buildings as tall as five stories that linked to over 100 communities throughout the Four Corners region.

The people of Chaco Canyon were called the Anasazi by the Navajo, and their Native American descendents called them the Ancient Ones. A more modern designation for them is the Ancestral Puebloans.

Whatever they were called in their own culture, they lived, worshipped and traded here for 300 years before the entire area population migrated to other places. Today, timeless breezes carry voices of the past to visitors of Chaco Canyon. The ruins are designated a World Heritage Site.

Chaco Culture features a visitor center, a museum and a nine-mile paved loop that accesses five dfferent Chacoan sites. Bicycling is a great way to tour the loop, and parking areas are provided for both cycles and autos. Short hiking paths lead from the parking areas to the sites. To maximize your enjoyment of the experience, stop first at the visitor center.

Travelers should allow plenty of travel time and depending on the route, the last 20 to 33 miles of the road are unpaved. The preferred route is off US 550 to the north and following County Roads 7900 and 7950. From the south, two routes access Chaco from Highway 9, which are both rough to impassable and not recommended for RVs. If you are traveling from the south, please call 505-786-7014 for the latest conditions.

TOUR ROUTE

From Gallup, drive east on Historic Route 66, parallel to I-40, past the century-old Rehoboth Christian School to Church Rock and Red

Rock State Park.

Return to I-40 and continue east for 22 miles to northbound Hwy 371 at Thoreau. Drive 25 miles north to

Crownpoint and an additional 3 miles, turning east on Indian Hwy. 9. Continue on Hwy. 9 to Pueblo Pintado. Go north on

Hwy. 46 to County Roads 7900/ 7950 leading directly to the Visitor Center at Chaco Culture National Historic Park.

top: Eleven Hundred year old walls at Chaco Culture National Historic Park, a World Heritage Site, allude to the capabilities of the ancient Anazasi. above, inset: Aztec Ruins National Monument is an easily accessible site near Farmington.

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CHACO CANYON AREA ATTRACTIONS 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 highquality Navajo woven goods. The auctions are usually held on the second 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 PARK This B & B is located in Coolidge, on I-40 west of Thoreau.

RED ROCK PARK Located near the community of Church Rock, this 640-acre 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.

www.gallupnm.org

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WINDOW ROCK Day Tour 3

The capitol of the Navajo Nation, Window Rock, Arizona, takes its name from a fascinating 200-foot rock formation overshadowing the buildings of the governing council. During a thousand year period, a seeping spring carved the large round arched “window” in the sandstone. This is one of four places where traditional Navajo medicine men gathered water for offerings and ceremonies.

Window Rock’s ceremonial name is Ni”Alnii’gi which means “Earth's Center.” The city itself serves as the base of the Navajo Nation Council and all tribal government, as well as being the home of the Navajo Tribal Museum and Arts and Crafts Center. Now established for almost a decade, this impressive museum emphasizes tribal history and houses both ancient and modern examples of Navajo rugs, sand paintings, jewelry and crafts. Many of the items are available for purchase. Another important stop is the Navajo Arts and Crafts Enterprise. Started in 1941, this non-profit business is the official marketing channel of the Navajo Nation and now has seven locations in Arizona and New Mexico.

While in the area, visitors should strongly consider taking the half-hour drive to 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 Hwy. 491 for five miles to Yah-tah-hey. Turn west on Hwy. 264 and continue nineteen miles to Window Rock, Arizona. Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site is at Ganado, 26 miles farther west on Hwy. 264.

top and above, right: Window Rock, the ceremonial center of the earth for the Navajo people, today denotes the center of government for the sprawling Navajo Nation. above, left: Traditional shapes and materials were used to construct buildings that house the governing body of the Navajo Nation.

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WINDOW ROCK AREA ATTRACTIONS NAVAJO CAPITOL 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 Hwy64 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. Located three miles North of Gallup on Hwy. 491.

www.gallupnm.org

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photo Courtesy of Jeri Joanna Poletto

CANYON DE CHELLY Day Tour 4

An oasis in the desert, Canyon de Chelly was home to prehistoric people almost 2000 years ago. The floor of the canyon remains green and fertile year round, which explains why it is one of the longest continuously inhabited landscapes in North America. The Anasazi basket makers lived there until the 12th century. Today, the Navajo inhabit and cultivate the valley, as they have for hundreds of years.

The canyon’s sheer cliffs soar to a thousand feet above the canyon floor 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 Hwy491 for five miles to Yah-Tah-Hey. Turn west on Hwy. 264 and continue nineteen

miles, passing through Window Rock, Arizona.

Turn north on Hwy191 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.

top and inset: The picturesque canyon walls at Canyon de Chelly National Monument protected ancient civilizations as well as families of the more recent Navajo people. above, inset: as well as families of the more recent Navajo people.

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CANYON DE CHELLY AREA ATTRACTIONS WINDOW ROCK The home of the sandstone formation of the same name, the city of Window Rock is the capitol 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 Hwy264 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 cafeteria-style 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. www.gallupnm.org

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SCENIC ROUTE 53 “Ancient Way”

Day Tour 5

Legacies of ancient cultures and living history carved in stone are just part of the intrigue along Scenic Route 53. Step down into an ice cave and hike around the cone of an ancient volcano. Photograph the kids under a natural stone arch and descend a mineshaft in search of valuable ore. The return to your Gallup base camp at the end of the day takes less than an hour.

The adventure starts a half-hour’s drive south of Gallup on NM 602. Turn east on NM 53 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. A short detour to the far side of the errie landscape leads to La Ventana Natural Arch, the largest in New Mexico.

The tour concludes at the New Mexico Mining Museum in Grants. From there, Interstate 40 west leads you back to Gallup.

LOCATION

Scenic NM53 is south of Gallup running parallel to I-40 between Zuni and Grants.

TOUR ROUTE

Travel 30 miles south from Gallup on Hwy602 and turn left (east) on Hwy53, traveling another 12 miles to

ROUTE 53 EVENTS 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 Nat’l Monument to Grants. The Pueblos of Acoma and Laguna are located on I-40 east of Grants.

top: La Ventana, a natural arch, overlooks El Malpais lava flow. left: The jagged black formations along I-40 are part of a huge lava flow south of Grants called El Malpais National Monument and Conservation Area.

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Feb Mt. Taylor Quadrathlon. 800-748-2142 Mar St. Joseph’s Feast Day at Laguna Pueblo. 505-552-6654 May La Fiesta De Colores. 800-748-2142 Jun Mining Museum Gala. 800-748-2142 Jul Wild West Days & Rodeo. 800-748-2142 Fire & Ice Bike Rally. 800-550-3573 Sep Bi-County Fair. 800-748-2142 Oct Ancient Way Festival. www.ancientway-route53.com Dec Holiday Festivals. 800-748-2142 Winter Arts & Crafts Fair. 800-748-2142

ANCIENT WAY AREA ATTRACTIONS

8TH ANNUAL FIRE & ICE ROUTE 66 BIKE RALLY Hosted this year by the city of Grants, 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

GRANTS Grants, New Mexico is the home of 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 mine shaft for a short distance!

1-800-748-2142 ext. MW www.grants.org

ATTRACTIONS

Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary. Wolf dog and wolf captive born rescues. 20 miles southeast of Ramah. 775-3304. www.wildspiritwolfsanctuary.org 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.

MORE INFORMATION

Grants/Cibola County Chamber & Mining Museum 505-287-4802 • 800-748-2142 www.grants.org El Malpais Nat’l. Mon. 505-783-4774 El Morro Nat’l. Mon. 505-783-4226 Ice Caves & Bandera Volcano 888-423-3383 Inscription Rock Trading & Coffee Co. 505-783-4706 Ramah Historical Society 505-783-4150 www.gallupnm.org

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THE PUEBLO OF LAGUNA

Ancestors of the inhabitants of Laguna Pueblo, located just east of Acoma, are believed to have occupied the homeland since 1300 A.D. or earlier. There is also evidence of human habitation in the general area as early as 5000 years ago.

Laguna is a Spanish word referring to the lake once located there. The people speak a dialect of the Keresan language, calling themselves the Kawaik. Laguna pottery differs from that of Acoma mainly in the slightly thicker walls, bolder designs and the use of sand rather than pottery shards for tempering clay.

Pottery and other traditional crafts are available in the village of Laguna off Interstate 40.

Acoma Pueblo, commonly known as “Sky City,” was established hundreds of years ago atop a 357-foot sandstone mesa, it is among the oldest continuously inhabited communities in North America. Today visitors can tour the 70-acre pueblo accompanied by native Acoma Guides.

Artisans for centuries, the skilled Acoma potters make a thin-walled style of pottery that is highly prized by collectors. Its fine-lined designs are often applied with a yucca paintbrush. Vessels are available for purchase at the Sky City Cultural Center, which also displays ancient examples of the unique style.

LAGUNA EVENTS Mar above: Red sandstone formations on the Pueblo of Laguna channel traffic on both Interstate Highway 40 and Historic Route 66 with 12,000-foot Mt. Taylor in the background.

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St. Joseph’s Feast Day at Laguna Pueblo. 505-552-6654

LOCATION Located east of Gallup on I-40.

EL MORRO

El Morro National Monument, on Scenic Route 53, is named for the castle-like sandstone bluff towering 200 feet above the surrounding valley floor. It has been a significant landmark to area residents and travelers for at least a thousand years. Prehistoric Native Americans lived on its summit in an 875-room pueblo, a small corner of which has been excavated.

The massive landmark protected a spring that for hundreds of years supplied its precious commodity for weary travelers. The journey from Albuquerque to Zuni by foot or horseback typically required around ten days. The prominent bluff and water source were no doubt a welcome site.

Known to many as “Inscription Rock,� the relatively soft formation became the local guestbook.

There are over 2000 well-preserved petroglyphs and inscriptions carved by everyone from Ancestral Puebloans and Spanish explorers to the U.S. Cavalry.

On top of the mesa, kivas and 13 of an estimated 875 rooms of an ancient pueblo have been excavated. Accessible by a two-mile loop trail, the summit offers spectacular views of both the Zuni Mountains to the west and the volcanic craters of El Malpais National Monument to the east.

Atsinna, the Ancestral Puebloan ruin, was occupied from around 1275 to 1350 AD El Morro has been a national monument for over a hundred years and over 30,000 people visit the park annually.

above: A spring at El Morro National Monument attracted ancient pueblo occupants and travelers, including Spanish colonizers in the 1600s and U.S. Cavalry units, who carved petroglyphs, inscriptions and names onto the sandstone bluffs.

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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.

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.

EL MALPAIS NATIONAL MONUMENT AND CONSERVATION AREA Farther to the east a few miles, you will come to El Malpais National Monument.

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.

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.

ANCIENT WAY FESTIVAL Chile cook offs, outdoor markets, museum tours, a campfire dinner, and native craft demonstrations are only a few of the reasons to spend a week along Scenic Route 53. The Ancient Way Fall Festival totally consumes the first two weekends of October encompassing El Morro National Monument, El Malpais National Monument, Bandera Volcano and Ice Caves, the village of Ramah, the Pueblo of Zuni and the City of Grants.

Monika & Urs Gauderon P.O. Box 85 • Ramah, New Mexico 87321

(505) 783-4464

Tuesday through Saturday • 10am – 8pm Sunday • 10am – 6pm Winter Hours • 10am – 7pm/5pm

Come & experience excellent homemade food in a friendly atmosphere. www.gallupnm.org

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PUEBLO OF ACOMA & SKY CITY Written by Phil Robertson

Explore Acoma Sky City: An Unmatched Travel Experience The Pueblo of Acoma warmly welcomes visitors to experience one of North America’s oldest continuously inhabited community which sits atop a sheer-walled 370 foot sandstone mesa. One hour guided walking tours of Sky City mesa are offered daily. The tour includes the San Esteban del Rey Mission (1629), one of the largest Spanish Missions in the state.

The Mission and Pueblo are registered national historic landmarks.

At the base of Sky City, discover a 1,000 years of Acoma art, culture and history at Sky City Cultural Center and Haak’u Museum. For the fine art collector, the Gift Shop features traditional and contemporary handmade Acoma pottery, sculptures, paintings, jewelry and other unique gifts. Some renowned Acoma artists’ work is sold exclusively here.

EVENTS Feast on authentic Acoma cuisine and traditional baked treats prepared by May 24-25 Sky City Cultural Center and Haak’u Museums Acoma Chefs in the Yaak’a Café’.

2nd Anniversary Celebration. 800-747-0181 Now on exhibit: Pueblo Places and Faces - A lifetime of photography by www.skycity.com Sep 21 Tour De Acoma Lee Marmon.

800-747-0181 Sky City Casino Hotel offers Las Vegas-style gaming with live blackjack, www.skycity.com Nov 29-30 Sixth Annual Native roulette, craps and 800 of the very latest slot and video poker machines.

American Arts & Crafts Fair. Sky City Cultural There are four dining options to choose from, triple diamond rated hotel Center. 800-747-0181 www.skycity.com accommodations and top notch entertainment.

LOCATION Sky City RV Park is a new state of the art RV Park that caters to the class ‘A’ Located just 45 minutes west of RV’s; all of the 42 over sized pull through spaces are designed for convenAlbuquerque and 15 minutes east of Grants on I-40 exit 102. ience with full hook-ups.

MORE INFORMATION above: Ladders provide access to roof tops at Acoma Sky City, one of the oldest continuously occupied community in the United States.

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Sky City 888-SKY-CITY. www.skycity.com

Deming Lordsburg Reserve Silver City Socorro Truth or Consequences

1. Gila Cliff Dwellings Nat’l. Mon. $3/person

OLD WEST y Countr

2. Old Mesilla. Free

3. Elephant Butte Lake State Park. $5/car

4. Bosque del Apache Refuge. $3/car

5. City of Rocks State Park. $5/car

6. Very Large Array Telescopes. Free

SOUTHWEST NEW MEXICO

OLD WEST COUNTRY Southwest Region 2

7. The Catwalk Recreation Trail. $3/car 8. NM Farm & Ranch Museum. $5/$2 child

P.O. Box 884 Silver City, NM 88062

1-800-290-8330 www.oldwestcountry.com e-mail: info@oldwestcountry.com

9. Deming Luna Mimbres Museum. Donations

10. Shakespeare Ghost Town. $4/$3 child

TOP 10 ATTRACTIONS

Las Cruces

Whatever your interest, you’ll find a special adventure in Old West Country.

Come and explore.

Old A yucca, the New Mexico state flower, is lighted by a camera flash during a late summer evening drizzle on the east side of the Organ Mountains near Las Cruces.

Spaniards referred to yuccas as candles of the desert.

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www.oldwestcountry.com 1-800-290-8330

West Country Diversity…cultural, scenic, historic, artistic, business, Southwest New Mexico delivers an experience that can fill volumes in your travel albums and business reports. From the ancient prehistoric peoples who left behind a wealth of artistic creations to the site of Spaceport America, Old West Country will challenge you, delight you, entertain you and provide you a thousand reasons to return.

El Camino Real International Heritage Center between Socorro and Truth or Consequences celebrates the trade route established by early Spanish colonizers and is the state’s most recent monument.

Apache skirmishes, confederate battles, famous outlaw incidents and hangings in the name of justice set the stage for a region that continues to push the envelope.

The rugged canyons of the nation’s first designated wilderness area and New Mexico’s largest and most exciting water sports facilities are all found in Old West Country. National Scenic Byways invite you to tour by automobile and trails through millions of acres of national forest and BLM properties provide the opportunities to challenge Mother Nature and the elements.

Forts, plazas, missions, visitor centers, centers for the arts and specialty shops are scattered throughout Southwest New Mexico and will make you feel more like part of the family than any other region in the country. Welcome to America’s Old West.

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Rugged, high desert canyons, common to every region of Old West Country, support an abundance of plant and animal life and provide the backdrops for both artists and photographers.

Great

BIRDING

HIKING

BIKING

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. 575-388-8201

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. 575-388-8201

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.

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www.oldwestcountry.com 1-800-290-8330

The diverse opportunities for creating awesome outdoor adventures in Old West Country will wrangle your imagination. Battling a trophy striped bass on New Mexico’s largest warm-water lake or a feisty rainbow trout in a cold mountain stream will certainly enhance your vision of the Desert Southwest. Herds of grazing elk and clouds of migrating waterfowl can alter the horizon and power up your production of adrenaline. Hiking trails and biking trails traverse the entire region.

Rock climbers and mountain cyclists are drawn by rugged terrain, sparse populations and a nearperfect climate. Guides are ready to provide wilderness horseback trips for riders of all experience levels. Those who prefer touring by car can enjoy the old mining towns and mountain vistas of the area’s scenic byways.

Old West Country offers abundant opportunities for birding and rockhounding. Hikers enjoy the solitude of three national forests and two major wilderness areas. State Park and Bureau of Land Management trails showcase the beauty and challenges of the region’s desert landscapes.

Elephant Butte and Caballo Lakes on the Rio Grande provide excellent conditions for numerous species of sporting fish. Elephant Butte is host to a full range of water sports including water skiing, kayaking, sailing, scuba diving, jet skiing and parasailing.

Southwest New Mexico’s cold, clear streams and mountain lakes provide the challenges that keep the true sportsman returning for more. Hand or electric-powered boats, only, are permitted at these smaller, ‘no wake’ lakes.

Outdoors ROCKHOUNDING

FISHING

BOATING & WATERSPORTS

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. 575-388-8201

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 and Quemado Lake. http://www.state.nm.us/or 575-476-8000.

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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clockwise from top, left: Buffalo Soldier sculpture can be found at Fort Seldon near Las Cruces and Fort Bayard near Silver City. Rockhound State Park visitor center near Deming explains the area’s abundance of collectable rocks. The Gila Cliff Dwellings of the ancient Mogollon culture can be accessed from Silver City, Deming or Truth or Consequences.

Radio telescopes that combine to form the Very Large Array (VLA) between Socorro and Reserve help scientists map the sounds of the universe. Elephant Butte Lake at Truth or Consequences/Elephant Butte is the water sports capital of New Mexico. Metal walkways along the lower end of Catwalk National Scenic Trail near Glenwood cling to the walls of a narrow canyon. The ghost town of Shakespeare just south of Lordsburg was a rowdy stage stop along the Butterfield Trail. background: Hanover church near Silver City.

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The stunning geology of Southwest New Mexico presents not only a wide gamut of scenic vistas, but also the elements for an intriguing array of human land use. Craggy peaks thrusting up from the historic Rio Grande Valley and the high Plains of San Agustin, home of the incredible Very Large Array Radio Telescopes, are among the Old West treasures offered residents and visitors alike. Parasailing on New Mexico’s largest lake or photographing elk grazing on a pristine Alpine meadow are merely the enticements to a land of continuous adventure.

Early people of the region lived in pit houses and cliff dwellings that can be experienced at the Gila Cliff Dwellings, a national monument surrounded on three sides by the country’s first designated wilderness. The unique pottery of the nearby Mimbres culture can be witnessed in the museums of Silver City, Deming, Las Cruces and Truth or Consequences. Spanish entry into the area is chronicled at the Camino Real International Heritage Center between Socorro and Truth or Consequences. Wild West episodes still unfold in mining and railroad ghost towns, plazas and a collection of forts scattered across the entire area.

The monoliths at City of Rocks State Park stand proud while the staggering Santa Rita open pit copper mine scratches its way down into the earth’s crust.

Vast national forests blanket much of the region, skirted on the east and south by interstate highways paralleling the strategic El Camino Real and Butterfield Trails.

A national recreation trail at The Catwalk and a park specifically for rock hounds near Deming contribute to the endless opportunities of Old West Country. Make any Old West highway your destination byway.

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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 US180 at Glenwood. 575-538-2801.

CITY OF ROCKS STATE PARK A city of giant monoliths protruding unexpectedly from the desert floor is located halfway between Silver City and Deming, 5 miles east of US180. The park has a visitor center, hiking trails, and a night sky observatory. Call for the observatory schedule.

575-536-2800.

ELEPHANT BUTTE LAKE STATE PARK New Mexico’s largest lake offers opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming. Landlovers can find hiking trails, great birding, and year-round events.

History buffs will love the views of the 1916 dam and historic district at Dam Site Recreation Area.

575-744-5421.

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. 575-526-8911

GILA CLIFF DWELLINGS NAT’L MONUMENT Follow the “Trail of the Mountain Spirits National Scenic Byway” north from Silver City along NM15 or NM35 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. 575-536-9344.

NM FARM & RANCH HERITAGE 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. 575-522-4100.

OLD MESILLA A picturesque and historic Mexican/Old West plaza is surrounded by a stately church and 1800s buildings filled with fabulous shopping and dining opportunities. Additional shopping plazas with a charm all their own are continuing to expand along Avenida de Mesilla. 575-524-3262

THE RIO GRANDE New Mexico’s lifeline flows through the Old West communities of Socorro, T or C and Las Cruces. It contributed water and food for early traders along El Camino Real and now supports industry, agriculture, recreation and individual needs for New Mexico’s central corridor. Visit the El Camino Real Int’.l Heritage Center off I-25 at exit 115.

ROCKHOUND STATE PARK Rock specimens scattered across the slopes of the Florida (Flor-eeda) Mountains simply offer a great excuse to explore the area. Rockhounds meet regularly in the area southeast of Deming for demonstrations, sales and trading. 575-546-6782.

THE CIBOLA NATIONAL FOREST Magdalena Dist. made up of the largest collection of historic ranchlands in New Mexico. 575-854-2281.

THE PLAINS OF SAN AGUSTIN The largest and highest grassland in North America, and watch for grazing antelope. 866-854-3217.

VETERANS MEMORIAL A permanent Vietnam Memorial Wall has been erected in Truth or Consequences to honor those who gave their lives for their country. 575-894-6600.

VERY LARGE ARRAY RADIO “TELESCOPE” Twenty-seven dish-shaped antennas are spread across three 13-mile tracks, one of which crosses US60 between Socorro and Reserve. A visitor center explains the mission of the project sponsored by the National Radio Astronomy Observatory.

575-388-8201.

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DEMING / LUNA COUNTY

Sunshine and mild weather are the big draw for Deming and Luna County. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy a list of activities that includes golf, hiking, rockhounding and birding. Even the ducks are athletically inclined.

Savvy gem and mineral collectors already know about Rockhound State Park, where visitors are encouraged to gather up to 15 pounds of mineral specimens for their own collections. The park offers a visitor center and a wide range of amenities for campers, hikers and birders as well as a botanical garden and our state parks system’s first native pollinator garden. An adjacent unit of Rockhound State Park is Spring Canyon, a secluded day use area where the birding is said to be especially good. Two other state parks are also close to town – historic Pancho Villa State Park near Mexico and the fabulous City of Rocks a short drive to the north.

Back in Deming, enjoy a round of golf at the 18-hole Rio Mimbres Golf Course or take a swim at the Sam Baca Aquatic Center. Tour one of New Mexico’s vineyards and wineries.

Low-impact aerobic activity is available at the trails in Voiers Pit Park or on a walking tour of a historic downtown district filled with excellent museums, galleries, antique shops and friendly people.

center: City of Rocks State Park north of Deming consists of a cluster of large monoliths with pathways winding between the boulders, picnic sites, a desert botanical garden and visitor center. inset: The historic Luna County Courthouse and the surrounding grounds become the venue for fiestas, art shows and performances.

ATTRACTIONS City of Rocks State Park. Rock formations formed over 34 million years ago during a volcanic eruption. Overnight campsites; visitor center; botanical garden; wildlife; hiking; and more. Located 30 miles NW of Deming on US 180 and NM 61. 575-536-2800 Deming Luna Mimbres Museum.

Minerals, gems, frontier military history and Mimbres exhibits. 301 S. Silver.

575-546-2382. www.cityofdeming.org Luna Rossa Winery.

575-544-1160. www.LunaRossaWinery.com

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Rockhound State Park. Collect up to 15 lbs of rocks. The 250-acre park has picnic facilities; overnight camping; hiking trails; wildlife; and exhibits on local history of Buffalo Soldiers, Apache Indians and more. 14 miles southeast of Deming. 575-546-6182 Spring Canyon State Park. Realize a serene beauty and complete sense of isolation. Picnicking facilities. Ibex, wild goats originally shipped from Iran, may be encountered. www.cityofdeming.org

www.oldwestcountry.com 1-800-290-8330

St. Clair Winery & Visitor Center.

575.546.1179 www.stclairvineyards.com Pancho Villa State Park. Located on the site of old Camp Furlong where Villa raided the U.S. This 49-acre park offers a massive desert botanical garden, camping and museum/visitor center.

575-531-2711 U.S. and Mexico Port of Entry. 24-hour crossing Columbus / Palomas. 3 miles south of Columbus. 575-531-2686

LUNA COUNTY AND PALOMAS, MEXICO EVENTS Raid Day Commemorative in Columbus. 866-397-2406 Mar 10-11 Rockhound Roundup. 575-544-1013 May 5 Cinco de Mayo May 23-24 Bluegrass Festival at Rockhound State Park. 575-546-6182 Jul 4 Fireworks and Entertainment at the Deming Baseball Field. 575-546-2674 Aug 21-24 Great American Duck Race.

888-345-1125 Aug 23 Hummingbird Festival at Rockhound State Park. 575-546-6182 Sep 24-28 Southwestern NM State Fair.

575-544-8561 Oct 11-12 St. Clair Winery Festival. 575-546-5394 Oct 12 Czechoslovakian Klobase Barbecue.

800-878-4955 Dec 6 Christmas Light Parade in downtown Deming. 575-546-2674 Mar 8

LOCATION Deming is located at the junction of Interstate 10, US180 and NM11, next to Rockhound State Park and 34 miles north of the U.S. border with Mexico.

TOUR ROUTE From Deming, head south on NM11 for 31 miles to reach the historic village of Columbus, NM, and for international shopping and dining in Palomas, Mexico. Return to Deming on NM11 and travel east on IH-10 for 59 miles to Las Cruces.

MORE INFORMATION Deming Luna County Chamber of Commerce 575-546-2674 or 800-848-4955 www.demingchamber.com chamber@zianet.com OLD WEST COUNTRY / DEMING

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Lazy Lizard Bar and Grill

Holiday Inn - Deming

Relax, unwind, and enjoy some awesome food served by friendly local individuals.

Enjoy an adult beverage and watch the game on three TV’s.

Largest and nicest courtyard in town with a new outdoor swimming pool. Suites with large Jacuzzi tubs and pets stay free.

4600 East Pine Deming, NM 88030 575.546.2661 • www.HolidayInn.com

4600 East Pine • Deming, NM 88030 575.546.2661

Luna Rossa Winery

CENTURY 21 Deming Realty Co.

Come visit us and simply taste wine which display our passion and commitment to growing the finest grapes in the southwest.

3710 W. Pine • Deming, NM 88030 575.544.1160 1750 calle de Mercado • Mesilla, NM 88046 575.526.2484 www.LunaRossaWinery.com

Full service real estate office: residential property, multi-family, vacant land, commercial, farms and ranches and property management.

220 S. Gold • Deming, NM 88030 575.546.8818 www.c21drc.com

Endless Trails Retreat Gallery- NM Artists Fly In – Drive In Retreat.

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Dairy Queen La Quinta Complimentary Breakfast - Free Hi Speed 24 Hour Front Desk Service Pool and Jacuzzi - Fitness Center Guest Laundry Room 4300 E. Pine • Deming, NM 88030 575.546.0600 www.lq.com

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1414 E. Pine • Deming, NM 575.546.8201 www.dq.com

RE/MAX Country Associates Serving Luna County For All Real Estate Needs.

Outstanding Agents, Outstanding Results.

1410 South Columbus Rd., Suite B Deming, New Mexico 88030

575.544.4450 www.countryassociatesnm.com

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Whatever time of year you visit Deming, be sure to return in August for the Great American Duck Race.

A popular celebration for over a quarter of a century, this event pays cash purses for winning ducks and hosts activities that include a week of parades, outhouse races, contests, barbeques and social events.

You can also enjoy international shopping and dining just 31 miles south of Deming on NM 11. Here you’ll find the towns of Columbus, New Mexico, USA and Puerto Palomas de Villa in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico. RVers have long made Pancho Villa State Park at Columbus a destination for shaking off their wintertime blues. The park recently unveiled its new $1.3 million education and visitor center. Palomas is always a bustling place where visitors discover a bonanza of bargains on handmade goods from all of Mexico. It also offers excellent dental and pharmaceutical facilities, as well as overnight accommodations.

Publisher’s Note: The laws are changing regarding documents required to return to the United States.

Check with U.S. Customs before leaving the U.S. All items purchased in Mexico must be declared when returning to the U.S. and Mexican law strictly forbids carrying guns or ammunition into Mexico.

above: The Columbus Museum houses railroad memorabilia and highlights Pancho Villa’s raid on the border community. The railroad station played an important role in the subsequent punitive raid mounted by General “Blackjack” Pershing.

relics

forts

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DOÑA ANA COUNTY Fort Selden. A State Monument.

GRANT COUNTY

FORTS, GHOST TOWNS & FAMOUS BUILDINGS OF OLD WEST COUNTRY Old West Country is indeed the authentic Old West, the real thing. Visitors discover that historic sites in Southwest New Mexico are places where the past can be seen, explored, touched and, with a little imagination, relived.

The walls of old forts stand as sentinels to the process of change in the Southwest.

Headframes from the era of underground mining still dot the foothills from Truth or Consequences to Silver City. Buildings still stand that were inhabited by Old West bad boys like Billy the Kid and the Clantons. Mining and railroad ghost towns throughout the area offer the unique and almost eerie feeling of meeting up with the spirit of a wronged gunfighter or dance hall girl. Even the dwelling of cultures that predated the arrival of the Spanish colonizers by centuries have been preserved. The wide swaths of trails used for the movement of Spanish and Mexican supplies between Mexico City and Santa Fe as well as the westward movement of American wagon trains can still be seen across desert landscapes.

The publishers of Old West Trails encourage visitors to research specific sites and then enjoy an authentic adventure back across time. Obtaining directions, road conditions and other information locally is advised. Verify the property status of the area you wish to visit and always respect the rights of private property owners.

Fort Bayard. On the National Register of Historic Places.

Santa Rita del Cobre Fort. A replica of Fort Webster.

LUNA COUNTY Fort Cummings Ruins. Maintained by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

SOCORRO COUNTY Fort Craig. A BLM Special Management area on the National Register of Historic Places.

ghost towns CATRON COUNTY Clairmont.

Mogollon. Lightly populated.

Doña Ana County Dripping Springs.

HIDALGO COUNTY Shakespeare. 575-542-9034 Steins. May be closed, call 575-542-9864 or 575-542-8149

SIERRA COUNTY Chloride. Population 11.

Cuchillo.

Kingston.

Hillsboro.

Lake Valley. Operated by BLM.

SOCORRO COUNTY Kelly. Obtain visitor’s pass at the rock shop.

San Antonio. The Hilton section is south of the present town.

historic buildings DOÑA ANA COUNTY San Albino Church.

GRANT COUNTY Silver City Museum.

LUNA COUNTY Custom House.

Luna County Courthouse. On the National Register of Historic Places.

SIERRA COUNTY The Pioneer Store. On the State List of Historic Buildings.

SOCORRO COUNTY The Capitol Bar.

The ghost town of Mogollon above Glenwood was a tumultuous goldmining community located in a picturesque canyon on the northern edge of America’s first designated wilderness area.

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LAS CRUCES & MESILLA / DONA ANA COUNTY

center: A Flamenco troupe from Santa Fe performs in historic Mesilla Plaza. Year round shopping and dining make the location a popular regional destination. inset: The walls of Fort Seldon north of Las Cruces conjure images of late 1800s military life. opposite: Aguirre Springs National Recreation Area located on the back side of the jagged Organ Mountains provides excellent hiking and picnic facilities for the Las Cruces Area.

ATTRACTIONS Branigan Cultural Center & Art Museum. History exhibits, art and culture.

500 N. Water St. 575-541-2155. www.las-cruces.org/museums Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park.

Geological formations, desert flora, hiking trail and archaeology.

575-524-3334.www.cdnp.org Farmers & Crafts Market. Every Wednesday and Saturday from 8 am-12 noon. Local produce and crafts.

Downtown Mall. 575-528-3276

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Fort Selden. An 1800s cavalry fort that was utilized by the Buffalo Soldiers.

Visitor center and living history demonstrations. 575-526-8911 Leasburg Dam State Park. Fishing, campsites and swimming. 19 miles northwest of Las Cruces. 575-524-4068 Mesilla Mercado. Local produce & crafts.

Every Thursday & Sunday on Mesilla Plaza. 575-524-3262 New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum. 3000 years of New Mexico

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agricultural history.

4100 Dripping Springs Rd. 575-522-4100. www.frhm.org Stahmann Farms Country Store.

Candy and crafts made with local pecans. 7 miles south of Las Cruces.

1-800-654-6887. www.stahmanns.com San Albino Church. Mission church built 1907. Old Mesilla Plaza. 575-526-9349 St. Clair Winery. A variety of local wine. 1800 Avenida de Mesilla.

575-524-0390.

START YOUR

Mesilla

EXPERIENCE today!

Rated among the nation’s top communities for business and retirement, Las Cruces is surging into the third millennium with its sights set on keeping pace with the rapid growth of White Sands Missile Range and Fort Bliss, Texas, and the plans for Spaceport America.

For the traveler and the potential retiree, a host of opportunities includes numerous historic sites, unique museums, galleries, a nature park and a restored downtown main street area.

Unfolding across the fertile Mesilla Valley for the past century, New Mexico’s City of the Crosses now claims four excellent golf courses with another on the way. A paved bicycle and walking path stretches for miles along the river and scenic hiking trails are maintained on both sides of the Organ Mountains.

Just upstream and over the mountains are cavalry forts, ghost towns, lakes and national monuments. History buffs will enjoy Fort Selden State Monument and visitor center just north of

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 575.524.3262

www.oldmesilla.org Town of Mesilla • P.O. Box 10 Mesilla, NM 88046

DONA ANA COUNTY EVENTS Apr 18-22 14th Annual Border Book Festival. www.borderbookfestival.org 575-523-3988 May 3-4 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta in Mesilla. www.vivamesilla.org 575-524-3262 May 24-26 So. New Mexico Wine Festival. www.nmwine.com 575-522-1232 Aug 30-31 Hatch Chile Festival. www.hatchchilefest.com 575-267-5050 Sep 13-14 Diez y Seis de Septiembre Fiesta in Mesilla. www.vivamesilla.org 575-524-3262 Sep 26-28 The Whole Enchilada Fiesta. www.enchiladafiesta.com 575-526-1938 Oct 1-5 Southern New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo www.snmstatefair.org 575-524-8602 Oct 25-26 Dia de los Muertos at the Plaza www.vivamesilla.org 575-647-2369 Nov 1 Dia de los Muertos at the Plaza www.vivamesilla.org 575-647-2369 Nov 1-2 37th Ann. Renaissance Arts Faire. 575-523-6403 www.daarts.org Nov TBA International Mariachi Conference & Concert. www.lascrucesmariachi.org 575-525-1735 Dec 24 Christmas Carols & Luminarias on the Plaza in Mesilla. www.vivamesilla.org 575-647-2639

LOCATION Las Cruces and Old Mesilla straddle the Rio Grande at the junction of Interstate Highways 10 and 25, 46 miles north of the El Paso/Juarez international metroplex.

TOUR ROUTE Mesilla borders Las Cruces on the southwest side of IH-10. Travel east on IH-10 and exit north on IH-25 for 75 miles to Truth or Consequences.

MORE INFORMATION Las Cruces Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-343-7827 or 575-541-2444 www.lascrucescvb.org OLD WEST COUNTRY / LAS CRUCES & MESILLA

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Las Cruces Mesilla Resource Directory

DreamCatcher Inn Bed & Breakfast de Las Cruces

Renew body and spirit at this peaceful adobe style Inn, located at the foot of the Organ Mountains. A fully accessible facility ideal for personal getaways, small retreats and family gatherings.

Anita L. McLeod

10201 Starfly Road Las Cruces, NM Uno Chicago Grill

575.522.3035 866.298.1935

Voted #1 Pizza Nationwide

www.dreamcatcherinn.com

Voted #1 Happy Hour in Las Cruces

2102 Telshor Court Las Cruces, NM 575.522.8866 www.unos.com

Humane Society of Southwestern New Mexico "Bringing the Community Together for the Animals"

575.521.3642 www.hssnm.org

Best Western Mission Inn

• Free Full Breakfast • Swimming Pool • High Speed Internet • Microwave and Refrigerator in rooms • Largest rooms in town • Free Access to local Racquetball and Health Club • Blue Agave Restaurant and Hidden Forest Lounge on premises.

1765 South Main Las Cruces, NM

575.524.8591 www.bestwestern.com

Space Murals Inc.

Museum & Gift Shop

Walk Through Space and Aviation History. Space Artifacts Astronaut Gallery - Model Airplanes Space Station Replica + Lots More Free Admission - 7 days a Week Mon-Sat 9-5 - Sun 10-5

575.382.0977 12450 Hwy. 70 E. Las Cruces,NM Casa Del Sol "Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation in Las Cruces"

575.522.0404 or 575.202.6727

Josefina’s Old Gate

In the Heart of Old Mesilla.

• Light breakfast and lunch • Outdoor Patio • Beautiful Courtyard • Bridesmaid Luncheons • Wedding and Baby Showers • Tea Parties

575.525.2620 2261 Calle de Guadalupe Mesilla, NM www.josefinasoldgate.com

town, keeping the lingering spirits of this 1800s cavalry fort active. Adjacent campsites are available at Leasburg Dam State Park. And with the world’s largest international metropolis and host to outstanding shopping, gambling and dining experiences located just 40 miles down river, Las Cruces is truly the hub for whatever your heart desires.

The jewel of the valley, Old Mesilla, offers an escape from daily stress to a reallife Old West setting. With a traditional plaza surrounded by Spanish territorial architecture and the towers of San Albino Church, the village provides excellent dining and one-of-a-kind shops and galleries. Originally serving El Camino Real travelers, Mesilla became the regional headquarters for the Butterfield Overland Mail and Stage Line, the site for the signing of the Gadsden Purchase and a post for Confederate Troops. The saga of Billy the Kid includes Mesilla where he escaped a scheduled hanging in 1881. above: The elegantly restored Rio Grande Theatre was built in 1926 and seats 422 people. The old Las Cruces movie house is now utilized as a performing arts center and serves as the anchor for ongoing downtown renovations.

photo by Sarah Cearley

below: old courthouse in Hillsboro. right, left to right: Opera House in Pinos Altos, underground mining operation near Hanover, Kelly Mine works, old ore car at Chloride, school house museum at Lake Valley, assay office in Kingston, ore loading chutes in Mogollon.

Historic

MINING TOWNS A number of the towns that the mining industry built in its heyday remain today in Old West Country, but the ringing of double-jack hammers and the roar of black powder are sounds that have faded from the foothills.

Several of the towns are still lightly inhabited, have become repopulated or are presently managed by government agencies. All of them played a role in creating the wealth of Old West Country and the nation.

The towns of Winston, Chloride, Lake Valley, Hillsboro and Kingston are historic mining towns forming an informative day trip from the Truth or Consequences area. The mining villages of Pinos Altos and Fierro are accessed from Silver City. The scenic mining community of Mogollon is accessible from Glenwood and Kelly is near Magdalena.

CHLORIDE Mineral: Silver. The Pioneer Store has been turned into a world-class museum, and the Monte Cristo Saloon is now an upscale gallery.

FIERRO Mineral: Copper, Iron and Zinc. The first copper mine was established by a German immigrant in 1841. A small population remains today.

HILLSBORO Mineral: Gold. Post office opened in 1879 and has never closed.

Served as county seat for 54 years. Over 200 residents remain in the picturesque village.

KINGSTON Mineral: Silver. Founded in 1882, the population peaked at 7000.

Remaining buildings include assay office, Percha Bank and Victorio Hotel.

LAKE VALLEY Mineral: Silver. Managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The Bridal Chamber, a legendary large deposit of almost pure silver, was discovered here.

KELLY Mineral: Lead, Copper, Zinc and Silver. A small church, several ruins and foundations and remnants of the mine works remain as testimony to the once-bustling town located just south of Magdalena.

MOGOLLON Mineral: Gold and Silver.

Located on the northern edge of the Gila Wilderness near Glenwood, its precious metal bullion was once hauled to Silver City by mule teams.

PINOS ALTOS Mineral: Gold. Named for the tall trees in the area. Village merchants accepted gold dust in trade well into the 20th century.

WINSTON Mineral: Silver. Originally called Fairview, it was home to about 200 people who preferred the quieter town over nearby rambunctious Chloride.

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TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES / SIERRA COUNTY

Known as “America’s Most Affordable Spa Town,” Truth or Consequences has long been a destination for those seeking to rejuvenate their spirit in its hot mineral waters. The Hot Springs Historic Bathhouse and Commercial District sits atop one of the largest aquifers in North America, producing over two million gallons of hot mineral water each day.

The town’s original name of Los Ojos Calientes de las Palomas has gone through some modifications over the years. Popularly referred to as Palomas Hot Springs, the name officially became Hot Springs in 1914. In 1950, a promotional offer by Ralph Edwards of the radio and TV show “Truth or Consequences” persuaded the town’s citizens to change its name.

The hot mineral springs continue to draw visitors from around the world. Today, ten spas and bathhouses offer soaks in these recuperative hot springs as well as a complete range of massage and other rejuvenating healing arts treatments for weary travelers.

It’s not just the hot springs that draw visitors to Truth or Consequences. A growing community of artists has turned downtown storefronts into galleries, boutiques and second hand stores. On the second Saturday of every month, over 20 shops open their doors from 6-9 pm for the downtown gallery district Art Hop, where “hoppers” are taxied by a mule team driven wagon from shop to shop.

ATTRACTIONS Black Range Ranger District.

Camping, hiking, picnicking.

575-894-6677 Caballo Lake State Park.

Boat launch sites, campsites, picnicking and visitor center.

575-743-3942

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Elephant Butte Lake State Park. Campsites, visitor center, water sports and trails.

575-744-5421 Geronimo Springs Museum.

Area history, pottery collections and minerals.

211 Main St. 575-894-6600

Veteran's Memorial Park and Viet Nam Memorial Wall.

996 South Broadway, T or C. 575-470-7111 Truth or Consequences Hot Springs. Indoor tubs, bath houses and saunas.

575-894-6600 www.spatown.com

Natural wonders abound in the area.

The birding in and around Truth or Consequences is renowned. Hiking, mountain biking, and water sports are all “adventure sports” that visitors can experience in Truth or Consequences and throughout Sierra County.

If history is what brings you to Old West Country, the Geronimo Springs Museum and Geronimo Trail Visitors and Interpretive Center take visitors on an historic journey of the area. For an up close and personal look at history, day trips to the historic mining towns of Cuchillo, Winston, Chloride, Hillsboro and Kingston offer visitors a step back in time.

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Tor C, NM

Each Office is Independently Owned & Operated.

BLACKSTONE HOTSPRINGS offers the ultimate luxury lodging: • Hotspring Mineral bath in your room • HBO, Showtime, XM Radio and free wireless internet • Continental kitchen (fridge, coffee maker, microwave) Non-lodging guests can also use our hotspring spa.

RED HAVEN MOTEL Nostalgic / Best Value!

1940’s service with free big city amenities!

410 Austin - T or C, NM - 575.894.0894 www.BlackstoneHotsprings.com

605 N. Date St. - T or C, NM

575.894.2964 www.RedHavenMotel.com

opposite: Galleries, hot mineral baths and museums are great reasons to visit Truth or Consequences. Add the state’s top water sport facilities at Elephant Butte to your agenda and follow the Geronimo Trail to old mining camps tucked into the Black Range mountains.

SIERRA COUNTY EVENTS

CELESTIAL CREATIONS

59th Annual Truth or Consequences Fiesta. 575-894-6600 Jul 5 Fireworks Display at Elephant Butte Lake State Park 575-744-5923 Sep 13-14 Elephant Butte Balloon Regatta, 575-744-5923 Oct 10-12 Sierra County Fair, Sierra County Fairgrounds, T or C 575-894-2375 Oct 24-26 NM Old Time Fiddlers State Championship Fiddle Contest, 575-894-1002 Dec 13 Beachwalk Luminaria Festival and Floating Lights Parade of Boats Elephant Butte Lake State Park 575-744-5923 For more information on the above events call the Sierra County Visitor Center at 800-831-9487 or visit www.sierracountynewmexico.info

The Best of New Mexico Made!

Art, Home Décor, Gourmet Foods, Gifts, Jewelry, Apparel & More!

May 2-4

LOCATION Truth or Consequences sits between IH-25 and the Rio Grande, atop hot springs generously feeding local bathhouses and spas

TOUR ROUTE

220 N. Date T or C, NM

575.894.7591

www.celestial-creations-nm.com

SIERRA GRANDE LODGE & SPA A desert sanctuary to delight the senses and rejuvenate the spirit.

On the National Register of Historic Places.

LOS ARCOS -

A Truth or Consequences Landmark. Steak - Lobster Seafood - Cocktails. Early Bird Specials 5-7pm Every Night. Excellent Food & Service – in a Pleasantly Different Atmosphere. Banquet Rooms - Outdoor Patio - Package Liquor. Open Daily @ 5pm.

1400 N. Date - T or C, NM

The Perfect Destination!

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From Truth or Consequences, proceed five miles north to the City of Elephant Butte.

MORE INFORMATION Sierra County Visitors Information 575-894-6600 www.sierracountynewmexico.info Truth or Consequences/Sierra County Chamber of Commerce 575-894-3536 Elephant Butte Chamber of Commerce 575-744-4708 www.elephantbuttechamberofcommerce.com info@elephantbuttechamberofcommerce.com Geronimo Trail National Scenic Byway Visitor’s Center 575-894-1968 or 1-800-831-9487

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some of the most spectacular beauty in the Southwest.

Old mining towns, museums, art galleries and outdoor activities abound.

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CITY OF ELEPHANT BUTTE / SIERRA COUNTY

Spread across a hillside overlooking New Mexico’s largest lake, the City of Elephant Butte is a growing resort and retirement community. It offers RV facilities, restaurants, hotels and motels, guide services, marinas and watercraft rentals. Each September it sponsors the Elephant Butte Balloon Regatta which features hot air balloons, skydivers and drag boats from across the country.

An exciting nighttime special event is the Beach Walk Luminaria Festival and Lighted Boat Parade held annually at Christmas. The occasion dazzles the eye with thousands of luminarias lining a specially designed path on the beach. Along the way, campfires, live music and food provided by local vendors warm both body and soul. The celebration also includes a parade of illuminated boats, ending with prizes awarded for the most amusingly or elaborately decorated watercraft or RV. Elephant Butte Lake is around forty miles long with nearly 200 miles of shoreline. It is the state’s premier water sports destination, attracting almost a million visitors annually. The clean, sandy beaches are ideal for swimming and camping and the lake offers all manner of boating, water skiing, scuba diving, jet skiing and even parasailing. For anglers, the waters are stocked with many species of game fish, including walleye, white, black and largemouth bass; crappie and record-setting stripers.

Land-based recreational activities include hiking, birding and special events throughout the year.

The Elephant Butte Lake State Park Visitor Center will interest rockhounds with its fossil and geologic

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ELEPHANT BUTTE INN AND SPA

photo by Dustin Smith

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ELEPHANT BUTTE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE “New Mexico’s Diamond in the Desert” Elephant Butte is the premiere recreation destination in the state of New Mexico. Nestled along the shores of the largest lake in the state, the city of Elephant Butte offers year-round sunshine and a comfortable climate.

“Elephant Butte-Stay and Play!”

608 Highway 195 | Elephant Butte

575.744.4708 exhibits. Fans of engineering and history will enjoy the story of the early 20th century construction of the dam that created the lake, which is named for an extinct volcano that is now an island landmark in the reservoir. opposite: Elephant Butte Lake is New Mexico’s largest body of water and facilities support house boats, fishing, water skiing, jet skis, camping and a whole lot more. above, top: The 44.6 lb. Striper caught by Ron Campos with guide Frank Vilorio was the biggest fish caught in New Mexico in 2007 above: Golf facilities rank among the top in the state.

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LOCATION

The City of Elephant Butte is located just off IH-25, on the edge of New Mexico’s largest recreational lake.

TOUR Rejoin IH-25 and travel north 68 miles past Camino Real International Heritage Center to Socorro.

MORE INFORMATION

Elephant Butte Chamber of Commerce 575-744-4708

575.744.4960 Office • 575.744.4999 Fax 575.740.1487 Cell • www.ColdwellBanker.com www.Realtor.com • www.GretchenCampbell.com

LAND OF ENCHANTMENT FISHING ADVENTURES Let Pro fisherman Frank Vilorio guide you on New Mexico’s largest lake, Elephant Butte, for Stripers, White Bass, Catfish, Large Mouth Bass and Walleye. Elephant Butte’s most experienced guide service.

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SOCORRO / SOCORRO COUNTY

Touting a unique blend of history, nature and technology, Socorro is internationally renowned for its San Miguel Parish serving weary travelers on El Camino Real since 1615, the migratory bird facilities at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge and its immense role with the National Radio Astronomy Observatory. A notable destination for golfers, rockhounds, nature photographers, campers and hikers, the town offers unique experiences found within an hour’s drive in all directions.

ATTRACTIONS Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. Visitor center, auto tour, hiking and year-round birding. 16 miles south of Socorro. 575-838-2120. www.friendsofthebosque.org Cibola National Forest–Magdalena Dist.

Made up of the largest collection of historic ranchlands in New Mexico. 575-854-2281 El Camino Real International Heritage Center. 575-854-3600 Mineralogical Museum. More than 9,500 mineral specimens. Fossils. 575-835-5420. www.geoinfo.nmt.edu

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NM Institute of Mining and Technology.

801 Leroy Pl., on campus, 1-800-428-8324 N.M. Performing Arts Series. Call for schedule. 575-835-5688. www.nmt.edu/~pas/ Plains of San Agustin. The largest and highest grasslands in North America.

866-854-3217 Old Kelly Mine. Mine ruins and many wonderful specimens for rockhounds.

3 miles south of Magdalena.

866-854-3217 www.magdalena-nm.com

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Trinity Site. Site of world’s first atomic bomb explosion. Open twice a year; the first Saturday in April and Oct.. 575-479-6124 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. Magdalena 575-854-2261 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 Agustin.

575-835-7000. www.nrao.ed

At the center of town, the plaza offers a relaxing venue for initiating your adventure and a little shopping for hard to please friends. A block away is the historic San Miguel church, a center of activity for centuries. A few blocks further is New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. The campus includes a mineral museum containing one of the opposite, center: Socorro Plaza provides a relaxing centerpiece for the community’s shopping and business district. opposite, inset: The golf course on the campus of New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology has been ranked in New Mexico’s top ten. above: The historic Val Verde Hotel and courtyard preserve an era in Socorro history.

SOCORRO COUNTY EVENTS 22-24 Battles of Socorro, Civil War Re-enactment, 575-835-8927 Jun 1-7 Socorro Springs Open Golf Tournament, NM Tech Golf Course 575-835-5335 www.socorrospringsopen.com Oct 1-4 14th Annual Enchanted Skies Star Party, NM Tech Observatory, 575-835-8927 Oct 10-11 6th Ann.Socorro Fest, Historic Plaza 575-835-8927 www.socorrofest.com Nov 18-23 21th Annual Festival of the Cranes at Bosque del Apache Refuge, 575-835-8927 www.friendsofthebosque.org/crane For more information on any of the above events please call the Socorro Visitor Center at 575-835-8927 or visit www.socorronm.gov Feb

LOCATION Socorro is located at the junction of IH-25 and US60, the rest stop for historic travelers and migratory birds.

TOUR ROUTE Travel 27 miles west on US60 to Magdalena, the “Trail’s End.” before continuing past the Very Large Array to Datil and on to Quemado on US60 or to Reserve on NM12 and Glenwood on US180.

MORE INFORMATION Socorro Visitor Center 575-835-8927 www.socorronm.gov

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• Native American and Native New Mexican Arts & Crafts • Mexican Arts & Crafts • Pottery and Ceramic Art • Desert Garden Chili & Spices • Indian Jewelry & Custom Jewelry • Books & Cards • Imports Mon.-Sat. 9am to 5:30pm

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world’s finest mineral collections, a respected golf course and facilities for the National Radio Astronomy Observatory.

From Socorro, visitors can travel west through Magdalena, a historic mining, cattle and railroad town, before emerging onto the high Plains of San Agustin and the Very Large Array Radio Telescope. At the visitor center, one learns how 27 huge antenna dishes, each 82 feet in diameter can move along three intersecting stretches of track, each 13 miles in length and operating as a single unit. VLA data from deep space is processed at the Socorro facility as well as data recovered from the Very Long Baseline Array, a series of ten clusters of radio telescopes stretching from the Virgin Islands to Hawaii.

Traveling south from Socorro and exiting at the village of San Antonio, the 1880s site of the first Hilton Hotel, visitors can work their way south to the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge.

Home to a variety of wildlife year-round, the 57,000-acre refuge is also a feeding and resting point for thousands of migratory birds comprising 377 identified

www.oldwestcountry.com 1-800-290-8330

above: From facilities located in Socorro, the National Radio Astronomy Observatory controls the Very Large Array of radio telescopes east of Socorro and the Very Long Baseline Array spread from the Virgin Islands to Hawaii. opposite: Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge provides viewing facilities and feeding grounds for wave after wave of migrating birds in the late fall.

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species, including bald eagles, snow geese and sandhill cranes. Each year in late autumn, people from around the world come to watch the grand spectacle as birds arrive at the shallow marshlands and depart again in huge flocks that resemble clouds blocking the sun.

One need not be a devoted birding enthusiast to enjoy the occasion or the area. Hikers appreciate the nature trails, one to nine miles in length, which offer fantastic opportunities for viewing and photographing wildlife. A 12-mile auto tour loop gives visitors an overview of the beauty of the place, and the Bosque Nature Store, a bookstore and gift shop, is open all year.

History fans will want to travel another 20 miles southward to visit the recently completed El Camino Real International Heritage Center and the nearby ruins of Fort Craig, one of the largest forts of the Old West era. The site also includes a small museum.

Northeast of Socorro are the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, impressive remnants of Spanish colonization efforts.

Socorro is the hub for a number of other outdoor destinations and recreational areas including Box Canyon, Escondida Lake Park, San Lorenzo Canyon, Water Canyon Campground and the Quebradas Backcountry Scenic Byway.

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The Very Large Array National Radio Astronomy Observatory.

27 Radio Telescopes Visitor Center • Gift Shop OPEN DAILY

52 Miles West of Socorro on Highway 60 575.835.7410 • www.nrao.edu

Fite Ranch Bed and Breakfast Offering sensational views of sunsets and wildlife, nestled east of the Rio Grande.

Come experience the down-home hospitality of a working cattle ranch.

7 12⁄ miles east of San Antonio, New Mexico on Highway 380.

For reservations, please contact Linda Brown

575-838-0958 www.fiteranchbedandbreakfast.com OLD WEST COUNTRY / SOCORRO

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MAGDALENA

Photo by John Larson

The picturesque village of Magdalena, sitting on the high grassy plains that fan out below 10,800-foot South Baldy Peak, just minutes away from the drop-off into the Rio Grande Valley, has doggedly celebrated its ties to the arts and to the Old West.

Serving the Alamo Navajo people and the descendants of cattle barons, railroaders and hard rock miners, the village has added a branch to its family tree that welcomes the high tech participants of the Very Large Array.

Galleries and shops occupying historic buildings are part of the makeup of this small community. Local and non-local artwork and cowboy art can be found as well as rustic and Southwest furniture, handcrafted Navajo jewelry and lots of collectables.

A slice of history can be witnessed in the “Box Car Museum” and the restored Santa Fe Railroad Depot serves as the Magdalena Village offices. The “good ole days” are relived at the annual three-day Magdalena Old Timers Reunion held in July.

Known as the “Trails End,” Magdalena was the termination of a railroad spur extended from the east in 1885 and the 125-mile “Stock Driveway” from the west. Usage of the cattle trail peaked in 1919 when 150,000 sheep and 21,000 cattle entered the still intact Magdalena stockyards. The era was rich with the tales of pioneer families, main street shoot-outs, John Wayne-style cattle drives and mining activities.

The nearby mining ghost town of Kelly was home to about 3000 people during its prosperous late-1800s heyday. A small, whitewashed church, foundations, remnants of mining activities and a graveyard are all that remain. A visitor permit is required.

Twenty miles to the west is the Very Large Array of radio telescopes. Operated by the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, a visitor center explains the site’s role in mapping the universe.

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Affordable

Vacations EVENTS Feb

Apr May May Jul

Aug Aug Sep Oct

Nov

Dec

Dec Dec

2-4 pm Fashion Show featuring hand made wearable art.

15-17 “You Might As Well Live!” Dorothy 23-24 Parker’s witty, bittersweet & wildly funny stories & poetry.

19 Honor the Earth Reception.

3 2nd Anniversary of Gallery Opening and Student Art Show Awards.

10 Spring Street Fair 11-13 Old Timers Reunion, Rodeo, Pancake Breakfast, Arts & Crafts, BBQ, Music and much more.

1 Mixed Media and ATC Show Reception.

2 Artists’ Trading Cards Workshop.

20 Fall Harvest Fair.

24-26 “AN HOUR IN THE SUN”, Modern Every woman's lyrical and satirical diary of Desire and the Survival Shuffle. (Tentative Selection) 1-2 “AN HOUR IN THE SUN”, Modern Every woman's lyrical & satirical diary of Desire and the Survival Shuffle. (Tentative) 5-7 “A NEW YEAR IN LOST WIFE CREEK”.

Set in 1930's/Depression-era New Mexico; reviewed as “Historic, hilarious, nostalgic...”

6 Holiday Art Exhibit Reception/Holiday Party.

5, 12, 19 Nights of Lights.

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MORE INFORMATION Magdalena Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 281, Magdalena, NM 87825 866-854-3217 www.magdalena-nm.com email: info@magdalena-nm.com

Did you know that a family of four (with children 8 and 16) can visit our top 10 attractions in Old West Country for as little as $48. A couple for just $37.

In a series of nationwide surveys, Old West Country in southwest New Mexico, had consistently low vacation dollars spent in this region. The latest study in December 2005 showed the average California couple spent $2227 for their 4-6 night vacation in Old West Country and the average Arizona couple spent $697. The bargain vacation!

We decided to contact our attractions and just see what a family of four could buy in our 120 attractions for about $20.00. The admissions to all of our top 10 attractions was $48.00 for the family of 4, $37.00 for a couple.

These attractions included the Gila Cliff Dwellings, Old Mesilla, Elephant Butte Lake, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, City of Rocks State Park, Very Large Array Radio Telescopes, The Catwalk, New Mexico Farm and Ranch Museum, Deming Luna Mimbres Museum and Shakespeare Ghost Town. All for $48.

For $141.00 you’ve covered admission to every one of our 120 popular attractions, less than $1.20 per family at each attraction! $119.00 for a couple (99 cents per attraction)! No matter where you go in Old West Country the total cost for each of the seven county-area's admission varies from $3.00 to $47.00. Talk about affordable vacations!

For details on all 120 Old West Country attractions and more information, check out www.oldwestcountry.com/familyfun.

$20 Family Fun for 4 at Old West’s Top Attractions

Top 10 Attractions

1 Gila Cliff Dwellings Nat’l. Mon.

$3

$3

2 Old Mesilla

$0

$0

$3/person ages 18+. Hot Springs: Gila $3/person, $4/p w/camping, Wildwood Hot Springs $5/person and $10/p w/camping

3 Elephant Butte Lake State Park

$5

$5

Fees: $5 day use, annual $40 all parks; add $18 overnight camping, annual $180-$225 all parks

4 Bosque del Apache Refuge

$3

$3

5 City of Rocks State Park

$5

$5

6 Very Large Array Telescopes

$0

$0

$3 per car load Fees: $5 day use, annual $40 all parks; add $18 overnight camping, annual $180-$225 all parks

7 The Catwalk Recreation Trail

$3

$3

8 NM Farm & Ranch Museum 9 Deming Luna Mimbres Museum

opposite: The Kelly church built in the late 1800’s is still used today for special functions.

Family 2 of 4 Adults

10 Shakespeare Ghost Town TOTAL

$3 p/car load for day use parking; no camping

$14 $10 $0

$0

Donations

$15

$8

Tours available; re-enactments

$48 $37

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Photo by Debra Sutton

RESERVE, GLENWOOD, DATIL & QUEMADO CATRON COUNTY

Catron County is a sparsely populated land of forests, mountain lakes and hiking trails. Three national forests, including Gila, Apache and Cibola share borders within New Mexico’s largest county. Snow Lake on the edge of the Gila Wilderness area and Quemado Lake just south of Quemado are excellent trout waters where only electric boat motors are allowed. Snow Lake is accessed by well-maintained dirt roads in the warmer months from either Glenwood or Reserve. Quemado Lake can be accessed from NM32 that connects US60 to the north and NM12 to the south.

Glenwood on US 180 is the hub for the Catwalk National Recreation Trail and the ghost town of Mogollon. The Catwalk consists of a picnic area shaded by large cottonwood trees and an area of metal walkways clinging to the bluffs of a narrow canyon. Originally water pipes for gold mining were topped with a walkway known as a “catwalk”. The trail continues deep into the Gila Wilderness for hearty hikers and horseback excursions. Fly fishing Whitewater Creek is both challenging and rewarding. The Glenwood Ranger District alone maintains over 322 miles of hiking trails. Glenwood also has a state fish hatchery that is exciting for youngsters and grownups alike.

The narrow, winding road from Glenwood to the gold mining ghost town of Mogollon is well worth the

ATTRACTIONS

Photo by Debra Sutton

Alma. Historic community 7 miles north of Glenwood.

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The Catwalk. Trail over suspended bridges in Whitewater Canyon 5 miles east of Glenwood. 575-539-2711.

Clairmont. Ghost town 19 miles northeast of Glenwood. 575-533-6922 Cooney’s Tomb. Alma, 7 miles north of Glenwood. Burial of soldiers killed in a conflict with Apaches.

Mogollon. Ghost town 13 miles northeast of Glenwood.

Snow Lake. In the Gila National Forest.

Camping and fishing. 47 miles northeast of Glenwood.

Quemado Lake. Camping and fishing, 11 miles south of Quemado.

Whitewater Canyon. 5 miles east of Glenwood. 575-539-2711 WS Cemetery. WS Ranch B & B, Alma, 7 miles north of Glenwood. 575-539-2513

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above: The view from Bearwallow Lookout north of Glenwood includes two states, two national forests and the nation’s first designated wilderness area. opposite, inset: Only two log cabins and a corral remain of the gold prospecting ghost town of Clairmont. above: Wildlife of all sizes abounds in the vast national forests of Catron County.

Photo by Kenny Sutton

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patient drive. A number of buildings still occupy the bottom of a picturesque narrow canyon.

At the east end of Catron County, Datil Well National Recreation Area provides campsites and hiking trails. Nearby Enchanted Tower attracts rock climbers.

Reserve, the county seat, is also the site where a 19 year old, self-appointed lawman, Elfego Baca, endured a 33-hour shootout against incredible odds to resolve the abuse of local women.

Several books have been written about the incident and a monument will soon mark the spot..

EVENTS Feb

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Glenwood Park Barrel Race and Pot Blessing. 575-539-2321 Dutch Oven Cook-Off in Glenwood Park. 575-539-2321 Unveiling of the Elfego Baca statue and dedication of the future Museum. Beginning at 11am July 4th Celebration in Glenwood.

575-539-2711 July 4th Celebration in Quemado and Reserve. 575-533-6968 Frisco CowBelles’ Annual Western Art Auction, Dance and Barbeque in Glenwood. 575-539-2711 Luna Pioneer Days and Rodeo.

575-533-6968 Catron County Fair and Rodeo in Reserve. 575-533-6968 Pie Town Pie Festival. 575-772-2525 Elfego Baca Festival in Reserve.

575-533-6968

LOCATION Datil is located at the junction of US60 and NM12. Quemado is 43 miles west of Datil on US60, and Reserve is 67 miles southwest of Datil on NM12. Optional scenic route NM32 connects Quemado to NM12 toward Reserve.

TOUR From Reserve, proceed west on NM12 seven miles to US180 and turn south thirty miles to Glenwood and another 60 miles southeast to Silver City.

MORE INFORMATION Catron County Chamber 575-533-6116 www.catroncounty.org catron county

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See our collection of antique photos and western memorabilia.

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Whitewater Motel

Hunting, Fishing and lots of outdoor enjoyment.

Located nine miles north of Reserve in the heart of elk country.

Shower, Laundry, Propane and Pull Though Spaces.

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Relax and enjoy vacationing at our retreat in the heart of Glenwood.

Surrounded by rugged mountains and forests. Dish Network, Air Conditioning, Fantastic Views, Spacious Backyard.

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Visit the Studio / Gallery

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An experienced team for all you Real Estate needs.

In the heart of Reserve.

Gifts •Espresso Coffee Soft & Dip Ice Cream Elfego Baca Memorabilia. Hours: 7am to 9pm.

Darrel Allred, Qualifying Broker • Misty Riegel, Associate Broker

PO Box 38, Glenwood, NM • 575.539.2711 Fax: 575.539.2722 • www.realestate4newmexico.com

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Catron County Chamber of Commerce 575.533.6166 • www.CatronCounty.org

SILVER CITY / GRANT COUNTY

There is strength in numbers, and a few of Silver City’s may shake up your vacation or relocation plans. Consider the three million acres of forest and wilderness that cover the city’s back yard, crisscrossed by 1500 miles of trails, or the 310 species of birds identified in the region. How about those 30 art galleries saturated with a friendly, small town atmosphere? And you won’t find better year round temperatures… anywhere.

The question may become, can you handle it? Can you walk through the historic downtown district without falling in love with every piece of artwork?

Can you handle working in your office knowing that mild, sun-drenched weather will be enticing you daily to escape to your favorite fishing streams and lakes, another round of golf or simply your backyard garden?

center: Old head frames represent an era of underground mining in Grant County. inset: Silver City’s gallery clusters offer colorful accents and a lively presentation of the arts. opposite, top to bottom: Street sculpture and murals contribute to the appeal of Grant County’s historic districts. The Silver City Museum occupies a Victorian home built during the area’s first mining boom. Silver City Grant County restaurants offer enticing reasons for exploring the region.

ATTRACTIONS Big Ditch Park. Park formed when flood lowered Main St. 55 feet.

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. 575-388-8201. www.fs.fed.us/r3/gila Kneeling Nun. Natural monolith resembling a praying nun. 15 mi.

E. of Silver City at Santa Rita mine.

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Mimbres Region Arts Council.

Scheduled events held throughout the year. 575-758-7289. www.mimbresarts.org Royal Scepter Mineral Museum.

Rock shop, jewelry and gifts.

1805 Little Walnut. 575-538-9001. www.zianet.com/royal-scepter San Vicente Art Walks. Self-guided gallery and studio tour within walking distance in downtown Silver City. Call for map. 1-800-548-9378

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Silver City Museum. Area history, Indian artifacts, mining exhibits and Victorian furnishings.

312 W. Broadway. 575-538-5921. www.silvercitymuseum.org Western New Mexico University Museum. Local and natural history including the Eisele Collection of Prehistoric Southwestern Pottery and Artifacts, the world’s largest permanent exhibit of Mimbres pottery. 1000 W. College. 575-538-6386. www.wnmu.edu/univ/museum.htm

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, NM. Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. Cliff dwelling ruins from the 13th century. 44 miles north of Silver City. 575-536-9461

Lake Roberts. Camping, trout fishing, hummingbird banding, birding and stargazing. 28 miles north of Silver City. 575-536-3206 Lightfeather Hot Spring. Near Gila Cliff Dwellings Visitor Center. 30 minute walk includes 2 river crossings. 575-536-9461 Trail of the Mountain Spirits National Scenic Byway. Loops north on NM15 to Gila Cliff Dwellings Nat’l. Monument,

southeast on NM35, and west on NM152 and US180.

Hearst Church. Seasonal museum and art gallery. Built in 1898 with Hearst newspaper empire money. In Pinos Altos, 6 miles north of Silver City.

Pinos Altos Melodrama Theater. Adjacent to the Buckhorn Saloon in the Pinos Altos Opera House. Great fun!

Original melodramas. Call for schedule. 575-388-3848

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Downtown Office: 414 N. Bullard St. 575.534.4616

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Mimbres Region Arts Council • Performance Series Folk Series – September thru May • Pickamania!

September 13, 14 • Silver City Blues FestivalMemorial Day Weekend

Lori Atwood, Associate Broker United Country Mimbres Realty 2700 Hwy 180 E., Silver City, NM

575.538.3789 cell – 575.956.3338 loriatwood@aol.com www.mimbresrealty.com

• Weekend at the Galleries Columbus Day Weekend 1201 Pope St., Silver City, NM

888.758.7289 575.538.2505 www.MimbresArts.org

The Palace Hotel Celebrating 106 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

575.388.1811 www.zianet.com/palacehotel

Penny Costello, Associate Broker United Country Mimbres Realty 414 N. Bullard, in historic downtown Silver City

575.534.4616 877.646.2737 cell – 575.313.5556 lupen@gilanet.com www.mimbresrealty

“Professional Assistance Buying or Selling Real Estate. I'm on your side.”

Gary Edwards, Associate Broker United Country Mimbres Realty 414 N. Bullard, in historic downtown Silver City

office – 575.534.4616 toll free – 877-646-2737 cell – 575-688-5549 garybbedwards@gmail.com www.mimbresrealty

“I am committed to make every transaction as smooth as possible.”

Looking back, the Mogollon culture was thriving in this area 800 years ago and the Mimbres people were creating their unique pottery. Today, you can drive to the protected remains of their civilization at the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument or simply visit area museums to learn about this hearty people who left behind a wealth of ingenious artwork. Centuries later, the Apache chief, Geronimo was born near the headwaters of the Gila River and is recognized by a monument erected at the Gila Cliff Dwellings Visitor Center.

In Silver City, bicycles rule with cyclists enjoying designated rights of way in certain areas. Mountain bikers can traverse miles of forest trails or road bikers can get really serious and participate in the annual sanctioned Tour of the Gila 5-day stage race through Silver City and surrounding mountains roadways. A host of international participants keep the competition keen.

For photographers, and we are all photographers, it gets no better than the Trail of the Mountain Spirits

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10 acre parcels priced from low $80’s.

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Silver City, NM

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National Scenic Byway. Lakes and streams, an 1800s gold mining camp, prehistoric dwellings, a mission church, a serene farming valley, major historic and current mining operations, a fort that utilized the famed Buffalo Soldiers and scenic vistas encompassing the rugged beauty of the nation’s first wilderness provide the subject matter for a whole album or a series of albums, if you return as often as I do.

There are over 20 designated birding areas surrounding Silver City that include a very diverse range of habitat conditions. The Lake Roberts area hosts an annual hummingbird festival and provides banding demonstrations for the 10 species that have been identified during the warmer months.

Silver City itself consists of an intriguing collection of Victorian homes and a historic business district that includes restaurants and coffee shops, galleries, above: A variety of dining options, live music, extensive wine and beer lists and coffee bars cap an intense day of shopping in Silver City’s historic downtown district.

575.538.1337 800.827.9198 cissy@mimbresrealty.com www.silvercitytour.com

“Former Chamber of Commerce Director.

Available 7 days a week!”

Land/Home Packages Available in Dos Griegos and Pine Ridge Subdivisions.

Nationally Backed Home Owners Warranty is provided with each new home we build.

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575.313.5140 888.217.7962 Colleen Stinar

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Associate Broker United Country Mimbres Realty 414 N. Bullard, in historic downtown Silver City

575.534.4616 cell – 575.574.5451 cstinar@gmail.com colleensilvercityrealestate.com

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575.538.3789 cell – 575.313.7321 sonyatcasa@hotmail.com www.mimbresrealty.com

“Enthusiasm and Profound efforts to fulfill your Real Estate ideas and goals.”

“The Team That Cares” Residential Sales – Land Sales Investment Opportunities Susan Turner, Broker 2105 Memory Lane Silver City, NM

1.800.748.2978 • 575.388.2692

Silver City

GALLERIES

Museum Store In the H.B. Ailman House.

Books and Regional Gifts.

Tuesday-Friday 9:00 to 4:30 Saturday-Sunday 10:00 to 4:00 Closed Monday.

Blue Dome Gallery 575.534.8671 bluedomegallery.com

312 W. Broadway Silver City, NM

575.388.5721 silvercitymuseum.org Elemental Arts

Mountain Air Productions “Providing digital audio recording and production services for the performing arts.”

Located in Historic Downtown Silver City. Serving clients worldwide

575.590.7554 www.gourdweb.com

214-A West Yankie Street Silver City, NM

575.313.1160

www.mountainairstudio.com Broadway & Bullard Merchant Association Historic Broadway & Bullard Shops have Art, Antiques & Much More.

104 W. Broadway • Silver City, NM

Lois Duffy Art 211-C North Texas St. www.loisduffy.com

575.388.1811 San Vicente Artists Invite You to View their Work in the Galleries & Special Events.

PO Box 1911 • Silver City, NM 575.534.4260• silvercityartists.org

Silver City Daily Press Grant County's Only Local paper since 1935

Yello on Yankie 575.534.4968 yello@zianet.com

300 West Market Street Silver City, NM 88061

505.388.1576 www.scdailypress.com

American West Properties, Inc.

We specialize in offering the Finest Real Estate in the Area, and facilitating smooth-successful transactions in Western New Mexico.

2 Locations for Your Convenience: 1609 N. Gold Street Silver City, NM 88061 and 7784A Hwy. 60 Datil, NM 87821

866.857-9357 www.amerwestproperties.com

Seedboat Gallery 214 W. Yankie St. 575.534.1136 seedboatgallery.com

day spas, specialty shops and two highly informative museums.

Western New Mexico University adds an important cultural dimension to the community as does an energetic arts council.

Major events, in addition to the Tour of the Gila, include the renowned Silver City Blues Festival, the Wild Wild West Pro Rodeo, Weekend at the Galleries and the Red Paint PowWow. Another important number for the adventuresome individual who is known to exit the confines of interstate travel is 800-548-9378. There is help for those still contemplating their vacation destination or more importantly, the objectives for the rest of their lives. top: The Birdman sculpture marks the library entrance on the campus of Western New Mexico University in Silver City. above: Historic downtown art district.

GRANT COUNTY EVENTS Red Paint PowWow & Indian Market 575-534-1379 Feb 9 Chocolate Fantasia 575-538-2505 Apr 30-May 4 22st Annual Tour of the Gila 575-538-3785 May 23-25 13th Annual Silver City Blues Fest 575-538-2505 www.mimbresarts.org May 28-31 Wild, Wild West Pro Rodeo.

575-538-3785 Jun TBA 10th Annual Pinos Altos Art Fair.

575-388-5202 Jul 4 4th of July Celebrations.

575-538-3785 Sep TBA Cliff, Gila and Grant County Fair.

575-538-3785 Oct TBA 9th Annual Pinos Altos October Fiesta. 575-538-5560 Oct 11-13 Weekend at the Galleries.

575-538-2505 Nov 29 18th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade. 575-534-1700

Jan 19-20

LOCATION Silver City is located at the junction of US180 and NM90, on the Continental Divide and the southern edge of the Gila National Forest.

TOUR Travel east on US180 eleven miles past historic Fort Bayard to the Village of Bayard.

MORE INFORMATION Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce 575-538-3785 1-800-548-9378 www.silvercity.org Mimbres Region Arts Council 575-538-2505 1-888-758-7289 www.mimbresarts.org OLD WEST COUNTRY / SILVER CITY

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THE TRAIL OF THE MOUNTAIN SPIRITS NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY

Traversing centuries of human activity and spectacular scenic vistas, The Trail of the Mountain Spirits National Scenic Byway provides a very full and diverse automobile day trip. Ancient dwellings, an 1800s mining village, forts, lakes, streams, mission churches, and a mammoth copper mine will likely require follow-up trips for further exploration of specific sites.

From Silver City, drive north on NM15. Perched on the Continental Divide, the arts village of Pinos Altos had a tumultuous beginning when gold was discovered nearby in 1859. The main street of the business district, with its saloon, opera house, and a replica of old Fort Cobre, remains reminiscent of that era.

NM 15 winds on through the three million acre Gila National Forest past vistas encompassing two rugged wilderness areas to the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. A short hiking trail at the monument leads to the cliff dwellings of the Mogollon culture. A visitor center provides details of these prehistoric people as well as acknowledging the birthplace of the Apache leader, Geronimo.

NM 35 then parallels the tranquil Sapillo Creek and Lake Roberts areas. Complete with sandstone bluffs, pine forests, and campgrounds, these year-round attractions are of special interest to birders and anglers, with lodging and dining located nearby.

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Bear Creek Motel & Cabins The ‘MUST STAY’ place.

Fabulously comfortable, beautifully decorated 2 story

Pinos Altos Orchards & Gift Shop – Large Variety of Homemade Jams & Jellies – Gift Baskets – Mexican Imports – Stained Glass Classes – Local Artists – Yard Art #13 Placer Street Pinos Altos, NM 88053 575.538.1270

cabins w/maximum privacy.

Full amenities- linens, Sat. TV, Wi-Fi Internet, kitchens, fireplaces, bbq grills, private balconies & porches. New Jacuzzi Spa.

Through Pinos Altos to Highway 15 & Main St.

575-388-4501 www.bearcreekcabins.com Heading south, the byway descends into the Mimbres River farming valley.

Built in the 1800s, the church at San Lorenzo is still in use today.

Turning westward on NM152, the route leads back toward Silver City. The open pit copper mine at Santa Rita is a spectacular achievement of man.

Because of its size, it is difficult to realize that the tiny-looking ore trucks in the distance are approximately three stories tall.

The last stop on the tour is historic Fort Bayard, a National Landmark, a National Cemetery and state game preserve. The Medal of Honor statue honors the Buffalo Soldiers once stationed there. opposite: Lake Roberts, a mountain trout lake, highlights the Trail of the Mountain Spirits National Scenic Byway. above: Seasonal wildflowers and scenic overlooks are scattered across the entire length of the Byway that includes cliff dwellings, a gold mining village, picturesque valleys, copper mining operations and forts.

Buckhorn Saloon and

Wagon Wheel Realty Inc. Spectacular 360 degree views in Rural Mimbres Valley – 5-100 acre tracts.

3pm • Dinner 6-10pm Closed Sundays 575-538-9911

Susan Turner, Broker 2105 Memory Lane Silver City, NM 800.748.2978 575.388.2692

7 Miles North of Silver City on Highway 15 in Historic Pinos Altos.

Spirit Canyon Lodge & Cafe

Birding • Fishing • Hiking Forest Trails • Gila Cliff Dwellings Hotsprings • Indian Ruins Cafe offers full menu and German specialities on Saturday.

684 Hwy. 35, Lake Roberts 575.536.9459 www.spiritcanyon.com

Mimbres Valley Cafe American/Mexican cuisine with Japanese Special on Wednesday.

2964 Highway 35 Mimbres, NM 88049

Prudential Silver City Properties Mimbres Branch Office Robin Thomas, Associate Broker 2991 Hwy. 35 • Mimbres, New Mexico Office 575.536.2900

575.536.2857 The scenic byway loops north from Silver City and includes forest vistas, cliff dwellings, lakes, farmlands, historic villages, forts and mining operations.

877.536.2908 505.574.8798

Toll free Cell

LOCATION

Opera House

Serving Fine Food & Wine.

Steak • Seafood • Chicken Burgers Salads • Desserts • Saloon Opens

Free Wi-Fi Hotspot robin@prudentialsilvercity.com www.mimbresvalleyrealestate.com

TOUR From Fort Bayard, take US180 westbound to return to Silver City, or proceed in the eastbound lanes to visit Bayard.

MORE INFORMATION Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce 575-538-3785 • 1-800-548-9378 www.silvercity.org OLD WEST COUNTRY / TRAIL OF THE MOUNTAIN SPIRITS

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heroes, villains and just plain folks

illustration courtesy Luis Perez.

above, l to r: Geronimo traversed the Black Range in what is now Sierra County, home of the Geronimo Springs Museum in Truth or Consequences. Luna County became internationally famous in 1916 after forces under Mexican revolutionary general Pancho Villa attacked Columbus and Camp Furlong, a nearby military base. Today, Pancho Villa State Park commemorates the event. right, l to r: Mangas Coloradas was chief of the Mimbreno Chiricahuas when an influx of miners arrived in the Pinos Altos area of present day Grant County in the 1850s. Son-in-law of Mangas Coloradas, Cochise was a chief of the Chokoken Chiricahuas, who ranged through the rugged mountains and canyons of eastern Arizona and presentday Hidalgo County. right: Present-day Catron County was a refuge to Butch Cassidy (upper inset) who occasionally worked as a ranch hand near Glenwood under an assumed name. Self-appointed lawman Elfego Baca (lower inset) survived a 33-hour gun battle with 80 opponents in Reserve. below: The Buffalo Soldiers of Fort Craig in today’s Socorro County were never able to capture Victorio and his band of Warm Springs Apaches.

The late 1800s and early 1900s comprised an era of armed confrontation among westward moving settlers and nomadic groups of Native Americans, gunslingers who were either good guys or bad guys depending on who they shot, cattlemen and local Mexican settlers and, even Mexican revolutionaries and U.S troops. It was truly the Wild West at its most colorful (and deadly) stage.

Among the household names were Billy the Kid, Butch Cassidy and Elfego Baca. Billy was born in Silver City and first jailed in Mesilla. Butch Cassidy sometimes worked as a ranch hand near Glenwood and Elfego Baca shot it out with 80 Texas cowboys in what is now Reserve. Famous Native Americans of that era included Geronimo, Victorio, Mangas Coloradas and Cochise, all acknowledged for their military prowess. Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa invaded the United States at Columbus in 1916 and was chased

by General “Blackjack” Pershing.

Centuries before European explorers first reached the area, prehistoric Native American cultures farmed and hunted along mountain streams, leaving behind their cliff dwellings and a wealth of fascinating pottery.

Once Spanish colonizers began traveling El Camino Real toward Santa Fe, small villages supporting supply trains and the spread of Catholicism began to develop along the Rio Grande, including Socorro with its centuries old mission church. Later, when Mexico gained autonomy, Mexican mining interests initiated operations in Santa Rita to supply copper to the Mexican mint.

In the meantime, trappers, prospectors and other explorers began appearing from the east coast. These forerunners of the westward expansion of the United States gave rise to Mesilla and Shakespeare and eventually to present day communities.

Today the descendents of these hearty and often rambunctious groups meld with the continuing influx of people from around the world.

A welcome hand is still extended to its visitors and prospective “settlers.” top: Billy the Kid was tried and sentenced to hang in Mesilla, today’s home of the William Bonney Gallery, but escaped.

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BAYARD Snuggled beneath the statue of the Virgin Mary and located at the south end of the Central Mining District, the Town of Bayard continues to build the business, educational and cultural aspects of the community. Surrounded by a cluster of tiny mining and mineral processing towns, Bayard has historically served the work forces of the state’s richest mining region.

Despite a land area of only 45 square miles, the Central Mining District has produced more gold, silver, copper, lead, zinc, iron, manganese, molybdenum and vanadium than the combined output of all the state’s other mining districts. It contains nearly 40 significant mines from past and present eras From Bayard, travel north on NM 356 past four historic mine shaft head frames and a half mile past NM152 to the Empire Zinc head frame. Return to NM152 and travel east past the Kearney head frame, stopping at the breathtaking Santa Rita open pit overlook.

Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark and National Cemetery, just north of Bayard and adjacent to the town of Santa Clara is an example of a late 1800s military facility that continues to be utilized today as a state hospital. The parade grounds with its Buffalo Soldier statue are used for occasional cavalry era reenactments.

Ft. Bayard National Historic Landmark

Come Experience a Family Adventure to the roots of Southwestern New Mexico.

Victorian Teas and Living History Events Ft Bayard Days September 19-20, 2008 Tours the 2nd & 4th Saturday of each Month Ft. Bayard, NM • 575.388.4477 • 575.956.3294 fortbayardhistoricpreservationsociety.org

City of Bayard

- Bayard, hub of the Central Mining District, established as the depot for Fort Bayard in the 1800's. Come see a land rich in resources and tons of fun. Guided bus tours available on a monthly basis. Tours of the Santa Rita Open Pit Mine will start early spring 2008.

800 Central Ave. • Bayard, NM 575.537.3327 • bayardminingtours.gov LOCATION Bayard is located at the junction of US180 and NM356, the heart of the massive and historic Central Mining District.

TOUR Return to Silver City on US180 and turn southwest on NM90 forty-five miles to Lordsburg.

MORE INFORMATION Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce 575-538-3785 1-800-548-9378 www.silvercity.org City of Bayard 575-537-3327 www.bayardminingtours.gov

Silver City - Grant County Chamber of Commerce- The Silver

City Grant County Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to the historic mining district of Bayard, New Mexico. Enjoy scenic views of the Kneeling Nun (pictured above) and the surrounding rock faced mountains.

201 N. Hudson • Silver City, NM 575.538.3785 • www.silvercity.org center: The Virgin Mary watches over her community of various faiths and the surrounding mining district. inset, center: The massive Santa Rita open pit copper mine east of Bayard. inset, right: A bronze Buffalo Soldier vigilantely guards the parade grounds at Fort Bayard National Landmark.

a.i.r Coffee Co. Mountain a.i.r aroma in every cup.

208 Central Ave., Bayard, NM 575.537.3967 • 866.892.3009 www.aircoffee.biz

Little Nisha’s

Mexican American Food.

Dine In or Carry Out.

Wed.-Thurs. 8-8 • Fri.-Sat. 7-8 Sunday 7-7

106 Hurley Ave., Bayard, NM 575.537.3526

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LORDSBURG / HIDALGO COUNTY Target Lordsburg for a genuine glimpse of the Old West, but partner, hold onto your hat. A couple of miles away, but over a hundred years up the road, the rowdy ghost town of Shakespeare boldly hangs onto its rip-roaring attitude. A mining camp and stage stop on the Butterfield Trail, some of the fiercest outlaws in the Old West once passed the time drinking and shooting at flies. The Lordsburg Hidalgo Museum displays artifacts from the area’s ghost towns and highlights its mining, railroad, ranching and farming heritage, as well as its historic moments that include the day Charles Lindbergh dropped in for fuel.

West of Lordsburg, Interstate 10 travelers are treated to a glimpse of the railroad ghost town of Steins. The community serviced the early steam locomotives utilizing the southern cross-country route.

Traveling south, Granite Gap is a picturesque old mining area on the road to the tiny arts and aerotrekking town of Rodeo, headquarters for the largest and oldest ultralight kite wing plane club.

Hosting the world’s only fly-in coffee shop, customers can even hanger their planes, overnight at the complex and visit the Chiricahua Guild and Art Gallery in Rodeo’s old mission church. Traveling west from Rodeo, the road to Portal accesses excellent birding, camping and hiking opportunities in the Chiricahua Mountains of Southeast Arizona.

North of Lordsburg, the Lower Gila Box Wilderness Study Area provides access to some 170 species of birds, petroglyphs and excellent photo opportunities.

For more information on Granite Gap, the Peloncillo Mountains Wilderness and the Lower Gila Box Wilderness Study Area, call the BLM at (575) 525-4300.

Call ahead for ghost town tours at Shakespeare, (575) 542-9034 or visit www.shakespeareghostown.com

ATTRACTIONS Lordsburg Hidalgo Museum. This Old West museum documents the early history in which the nearby ghost towns took root. 710 E 2nd St. Open M-F 1-3 PM. 575-542-9086.

Gila National Forest. Almost one fourth of the 3.3 million acre forest is in wilderness. Largest of these is the 438,360 acre Gila Wilderness, set aside in 1924 as the first such area in the United States.

Rodeo. On the NM-AZ border in southern Hidalgo Co., Rodeo offers facilities for

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travelers and the Chiricahua Guild & Gallery located in an old Mission Church.

Portal and Cave Creek. This famous birding area is the only place in North America that you can see Olive Warblers, Red-faced Warblers, and Mexican Chickadees. Portal also has a wide variety of hummingbird species. Portal offers lodging and food.

Redrock Wildlife Area. Located on the Gila River and is operated by the NM Game & Fish Dept. All animals are

www.oldwestcountry.com 1-800-290-8330

protected within the refuge even during hunting seasons. The main project at the reserve is the breeding and growth of the Desert Big-Horn Sheep Shakespeare Ghost Town. 2.5 miles southwest of Lordsburg. Open monthly for guided tours. Call for schedule.

575-542-9034 www.shakespeareghostown.com Peloncillo Mountains Wilderness.

Ragged and rugged, the historic Butterfield Stage Route forms the southern boundary.

opposite, center: Lordsburg and its surrounding mountain ranges are enhanced by its floral, wildlife and geologic diversity. opposite, inset: The lawless ghost town of Shakespeare served local mining efforts and Butterfield stage coach travelers. above: The tiny art and retirement community of Rodeo accesses hiking and climbing opportunities in Arizona’s Chiricahua Mountains and is home to the world’s only fly-in coffee shop and cinema.

HIDALGO COUNTY EVENTS Cowboy Poetry Fiesta 575-542-9864 July 4th Activities. 5K Run, Lordsburg July 4th Activities; parade, BBQ, dance in Rodeo, NM Aug 23-24 Hidalgo County Fair 575-542-9864 Aug 29-31 Tejano Fiesta 575-542-9864 Oct 18 Sister City Celebration at Antelope Wells Cowboy Hall of Fame Nov 1 15 Mixed Nuts Arts & Crafts Show, Rodeo, NM Dec 5 Annual Light Parade, Moonlight Madness 505-542-9864 Feb 9 Jul 4

Contact the Lordsburg Hidalgo County Chamber of Commerce to check on events and dates, as changes may occur throughout the year.

575-542-9864 Fax: 575-542-9059.

E-Mail: lordsburgcoc@aznex.net.

LOCATION Lordsburg is located at the junction of IH-10 and NM90 near the Butterfield Trail stage stop of Shakespeare.

TOUR

Travel west on IH-10 to Steins ghost town and south on NM80 to the village of Rodeo and the Chiricahua Mountains. Return to Lordsburg and travel east on IH-10 to Deming, the origin of the tour.

MORE INFORMATION Greater Hidalgo Area Chamber of Commerce 575-542-9864 www.GreaterHidalgoAreaCoC.com email: lordsburgcoc@aznex.net

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1. Hatch to Deming: NM 26 Raptor Route (Private Property. Bird from road only) F4 2. Mount View Cemetery. F4 3. Deming Water Treatment Area. F4 4. Spring Canyon Unit of Rock Hound State Park. F4 5. Pancho Villa State Park. G4 6. NM 9 between Hachita & Animas. G2 7. NM 338 South of Animas (Private Property. Bird from road only.) G1 8. Clanton Canyon. G1 9. State Line Road near Rodeo (Private Property. Bird from road only.) G1 10. Granite Gap. F1 11. Lordsburg Playa (Private Property. Bird from road only.) F1 12. Virden Bridge (Private Property. Bird from road only.) E1 13. Lower Gila Box. E1 14. Glenwood Fish Hatchery. C1 15. National Catwalk Recreation Area. C2

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El Paso, Texas

A CITY OF ROMANCE AND ADVENTURE FOR EXPLORERS PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE. The horserace track at Sunland Park and the city’s bullfight arena in Juarez outline the depth of activities available in the world's largest border metroplex of El Paso/Juarez. Other activity options include hiking, biking and picnicking in the 24,000-acre Franklin Mountains State Park as well as casino gaming and Sun Bowl football. El Paso's performing arts, galleries, museums and fiestas provide the city of El Paso with leading entertainers and shows throughout the year and a cultural diversity befitting its international status.

Originally named by Spanish colonist Don Juan de Onate in 1598, El Paso del Rio del Norte became an important stop on El Camino Real, an ambitious and famous trade route from Mexico City and Chihuahua to Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Following New Mexico's pueblo revolt, Ysleta Indians settled the Tigua Reservation near El Paso and were responsible for building the missions of Ysleta, Socorro and San Elizario. Both the gateway to the Old West and the "avenida" to Mexico and the Americas, El Paso/Juarez is a city of romance and adventure for explorers past, present and future.

The excitement, history and intrigue of El Paso's location at

the junction of Old Mexico and the Old West elevate the city to a lifestyle all its own. Rough and tumble Old West re-enactments, nightly summer performances of Viva El Paso! and weekend ceremonial dancing by the Tigua Indians keep the pioneer spirit of El Paso alive. A cluster of museums including the incredible El Paso Museum of Art, the thought-provoking Insights science museum, a vintage railroad museum and the Museum of History, opened in 2006, combine with the massive revitalization of the old plaza to offer an incredible array of international art, culture, shopping, food and entertainment. A cavalry-era museum and the Museum of the NonCommissioned Officer at Fort Bliss provide a glimpse into two centuries of the area’s military presence.

The Juarez marketplace, El Paso boot manufacturers and Mexican blanket and leather outlets beckon shoppers. Airport specialty shops and the Tigua Indian Visitor Center offer regional arts and crafts. As a finishing touch, the cuisine of many lands and the music of the Southwest fire the hearts and souls of young and old as part of the passionate, vivid experience that is El Paso, Texas USA and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.

A moist winter produces a coveted view of wild poppies blanketing the base of a peak in the Franklin Mountains. El Paso’s state park forms a wedge that penetrates to the city’s center.

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EVENTS Jan 3-31 18th Annual El Paso Chamber Music Festival.

915-833-9400 www.eppm.org.

Mar 5-8 33rd Annual Siglo de Oro Drama Festival.

915-532-7273 www.nps.gov/cham/.

16 WinStar Derby at Sunland Park. 800-572-1142 www.sunland-park.com.

Apr 12-13 3rd Annual Tour del Paso. 915-534-4229 www.tourdelpaso.com.

May 3-4 Cinco de Mayo Street Festival. 915-351-1680.

31 ‘Fuego’ Gala Spectacular. 915-532-1707 www.elpasoartmuseum.org.

Jun 27-28 Downtown Street Festival. 915-544-9550 www.klaq.com.

Jul 4-25 Viva! El Paso. Fri. and Sat. 915-603-8086.

Aug 29-31 Fiesta de las Flores. 915-542-3464.

Sep 1 Fiesta de las Flores. 915-542-3464.

26-28 Int’l Latino Arts Festival. 915-838-7374.

Oct 4-5 Amigo Airsho. 915-562-6446 www.amigoairsho.org.

TBA The Bi-National Dia de los Muertos Celebration. 915-541-4280.

Nov TBA FirstLight Federal Credit Union Sun Bowl Parade. 915-533-4416.

Dec 1-31 Holiday Lights at the Zoo. 915-544-1928.

1-31 Season of Lights at the University of Texas.

915-747-8600.

31 75th Annual Brut Sun Bowl. 800-915-BOWL www.sunbowl.org.

Jun 13 - Aug 15 Alfresco! Fridays. Fridays. 915-541-4481.

Jun 15 - Aug 17 Music Under the Stars. Sundays.

915-541-4481 www.nps.gov/cham/.

ATTRACTIONS The Border Jumper. One Civic Center Plaza. El PasoJuarez Trolley Company shuttles back and forth between these twin cities. Rent a trolley as large as 70 passenger double-decker. 915-544-0062.

El Paso Zoo. 4001 E Parisano. 5-acre zoo with more than 700 animals in natural settings. 915-544-1928.

Fort Bliss Museum. Pleasanton Road. A reproduction of the 1854 fort houses the museum Other exhibits including living history displays and Civil War artifacts.

915-568-4518.

EI Paso Museum of Art. One Arts Festival Plaza.

Galleries, educational exhibits, museum store.

915-532-1707.

Wyler Aerial Tramway. Alabama to McKinley Ave.. View two countries and three states from the southern end of the Franklin Mountains. 915-566-6622.

LOCATION El Paso is located on I-10 at the international gateway to the Old West.

TOUR Travel north 44 miles on I-10 to Las Cruces; northeast 86 miles on US54 to Alamogordo or east 164 miles on US621/180 to Carlsbad.

MORE INFORMATION El Paso Convention & Visitors Bureau 800-3516024 www.visitelpaso.com.

El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 915566-4066 www.ephcc.org.

The Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce 915-534-0500 www.elpaso.org.

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MESCALERO, RUIDOSO, CLOUDCROFT AND ALAMOGORDO Southeastern New Mexico is a land of natural wonders, mountain playlands, and strategic technology. The New Mexico Museum of Space History at Alamogordo, the missile museum at White Sands Proving Grounds, the home of the Stealth Fighter at Holloman Air Force Base and the solar telescopes near Cloudcroft highlight the regions broad base of space-age technology.

It is the Sacramento Mountains, however, with its southernmost ski slopes and a host of year-round outdoor activities, shopping and the arts that entice thousands of people to the

pine-covered highlands. Horse racing and gaming, fishing, four-wheeling, biking and hiking vie for visitor priority with excellent mountain golfing opportunities. Throw in a little casino action and neither Texans nor New Mexicans need to travel any further for a full round of entertainment.

The gypsum dunes of White Sands National Monument, the ancient lava flows at Valley of Fires Natural Recreation Site and the rugged beauty of the White Mountain Wilderness area are the showrooms of Mother Nature’s feats.

opposite: Bronze spirit dancers perpetuate the mystique of the Mescalero Apache at Southern New Mexico’s premier resort, the Inn of the Mountain Gods.

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EVENTS Feb 6,13

ATTRACTIONS Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino. Las Vegas style gaming, horseback riding, camping, hiking, Mescalero Apache guided big-game hunts and fishing.

800-545-9011. innofthemountaingods.com Ski Apache. 55 runs, 9 lifts, gondolas, fullservice ski school and snowboarding. Near Ruidoso at the end of NM532. 575-464-3600. www.skiapache.com

LOCATION

Mescalero is located 30 miles northeast of Alamogordo via US54 and US70.

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Travel 15 miles on US70 to the turnoff to the Inn of the Mountain Gods and another 4 miles to the village of Ruidoso.

MORE INFORMATION Inn of the Mountain Gods 800-5459011 www.innofthemountaingods.com.

Mescalero Apache 575-464-4494.

Ski Apache 575-464-3600 www.skiapache.com.

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Ski Apache Cup. 575-464-3600 www.skiapache.com.

Cross Your Heart Cup. 575-464-3600 www.skiapache.com.

Ski Apache Cup. 575-464-3600 www.skiapache.com.

Big Air Competition.

575-464-3600 www.skiapache.com.

Mescalero Apache Ceremonial & Rodeo.

575-464-4494.

Ski Apache Opening Day. 575-464-3600 www.skiapache.com.

Photo courtesy Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino

Luxury accommodations and fine dining pamper at the elegant Inn of the Mountain Gods. Visitors can order room service or eat at one of four restaurants, play the slots and catch a show. An abundance of activities for the whole family includes golf and Ski Apache.

What awaits you at New Mexico’s newest 4-diamond resort?

Just about anything you can imagine!

Whether you’re looking for a relaxing getaway or a fun-filled family vacation, Inn of the Mountain Gods has it all.

Vegas-style gaming, championship golf, luxurious accommodations and award-winning restaurants will keep you busy from morning ‘til night. And if you want to keep in shape, just dive into the indoor pool or stop in the fitness center for some quick conditioning. It’s all here – in the beautiful setting of the cool pines of Mescalero, New Mexico near Ruidoso! Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino is “Always In Season!”

Experience a round of golf on one of the most spectacular golf courses in the country. Nestled among tall pine trees under the majestic Sierra Blanca Peak is the impressive Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort Championship Golf Course. Designed

by Ted Robinson, this New Mexico Golf course features an island fairway as well as fast breaking greens that are not only beautiful to see but also quite challenging to play. Or during the winter months, get your fill of thrills at Ski Apache where you’ll find great skiing and snowboarding for everyone in the family.

For more information please call (800) 545-9011 or visit us online at www.innofthemountaingods.com

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RUIDOSO A verdant island rising high above the desert, Ruidoso is an exciting destination for those seeking a cool mountain escape. The village lies in the shadow of 12,000-foot Sierra Blanca, which is home to the state's second largest ski area and largest lift capacity, fishing lakes and pristine streams. Picnic spots, camping areas and Grindstone Lake lie adjacent to the downtown district. Bonito Lake affords fishing and other recreational activities just minutes beyond the town limits.

Cross country horseback riding and cattle drives provide alternative opportunities for the area's population of equestrian lovers.

Nestled in cool tall pines just 17 miles from Ski Apache can be found The Lodge at Sierra Blanca, one of New Mexico’s premiere destination hotels. The Lodge offers a wide variety of outdoor activities such as swimming, golfing, fishing, hiking and mountain biking.

Whether it's premier skiing or snow

boarding at Ski Apache, fine dining, browsing charming streets of unique shops, cheering on that lucky race horse, casino gambling or attending world-renowned live performances under a clear mountain sky, entertainment and recreation are the things Ruidoso does best. The cuisine is first rate, and the downtown music scene sizzles.

Ruidoso’s historic figures are the celebrated heroes and outlaws of the infamous Lincoln County War, who included Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett. The Hubbard Museum of the American West here keeps the legacy of the Old West alive for study by present and future generations.

A number of fine art galleries offer a wide range of work from well-known regional and southwest artists. The award-winning Spencer Theater in Alto attracts top national and international entertainers and troupes year-round.

ATTRACTIONS Hubbard Museum of the American West.

Exhibits on the West and the Western Horse.

US70 near racetrack. 575-378-4142 www.hubbardmuseum.org.

The Lodge at Sierra Blanca. . Ruidoso’s largest indoor pool and The Links at Sierra Blanca Championship Golf Course. 107 Sierra Blanca Drive. 575-258-5500 wwwlodgeatsierrablanca.com.

Smokey Bear Historical Park and Museum.

Depicts the history of this famous bear in the area where he was found as a small cub. 102 Smokey Bear Blvd. 575-354-2298. www.smokeybear.org

EVENTS

May 15-18 Aspen-cash Motorcycle Run & Trade Show. 800-452-8045 www.motorcyclerally.com 23 Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Casino Opening Race day. 575-378-4140 www.ruidosodownsracing.com Jun 7 Mountain Blues Festival. 866-207-4816 www.ruidoso.net/bluesfestival 14 Spring Fling Rod Run & Car Show.

575-336-8451 Jul 25-27 37th Annual Art Festival. 877-RUIDOSO www.ruidosonow.com/artfestival/ Aug 30-31 All-American Gun & Western Collectible Show. 575-257-6171 www.trekwest.com/gunshow/

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All-American Futurity 575-378-4431 www.ruidosodownsracing.com 17-21 39th Annual Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally. 800-452-8045 www.motorcyclerally.com Oct 10-12 18th Annual Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium 575-378-7262 www.cowboysymposium.org 17-18 RuidosoOktoberfest. 877-877-9322 www.trekwest.com/oktoberfest Nov 7-9 20th Annual Christmas Jubilee 575-257-7776 www.christmasjubilee.net Dec 13 Parade of Lights. 575-336-2828 www.ruidosofol.org

Ruidoso is located below 12,000 foot Sierra Blanca, 19 miles northeast of Mescalero at the junction of US70 and NM48.

TOUR Return on US70 west 12 miles, turn south 29 miles on NM244 and one mile west on US82 to Cloudcroft.

MORE INFORMATION Ruidoso Convention Center 877-700-5445 www.ruidosoconventioncenter.com.

Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce 800-253-2255 www.ruidosonow.com.

CLOUDCROFT

Overlooking White Sands National Monument just 18 miles north of Alamogordo, the timbercovered region surrounding Cloudcroft is a gathering point for both summer and winter outdoor 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-of-way 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.

During the snow season, ice skating in the park and tubing on area hillsides are great for kids of

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Mardi Gras in the Clouds 866-874-4447 High Altitude Classic 575-682-1229 Melodrama at the Open Air Pavilion in Zenith Park www.cloudcrofttheatre.com Mayfair. 866-874-4447 National Trails Day 575-682-3040 www.nmrailstotrails.org

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all ages. Cross-country skiing and snowmobiling are also popular.

The Alamogordo and Sacramento Mountain Railway originally built the Lodge, a stunning fullservice resort facility, in 1899. Behind the Lodge, eighteen holes of golf are laid out on one of the nation's highest courses. The Lodge also offers dining, shopping, a spa and Rebecca, the blueeyed ghost.

A short drive from Cloudcroft takes visitors to the National Solar Observatory and Apache Point Observatory. A visitor center and self-guided tours explain the advantages of studying the sun and stars from a facility at 9200 feet elevation.

Visitors can also shop among a wide selection of gifts and collectibles in the village and visit the

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Heritage Days. 575-682-2932 High Rolls Cherry Festival 575-682-3445 www.highrollsfestivals.org Melodrama at the Open Air Pavilion in Zenith Park www.cloudcrofttheatre.com July Jamboree. 866-874-4447 Mountain Music 575-682-2932 Mountain Music 575-682-2932

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Labor Day Fiesta 866-874-4447 Lumberjack Day 866-874-4447 Oktoberfest Juried Art Show. 866-874-4447 High Rolls Apple Festival 575-682-3445 www.highrollsfestivals.org Weekly Art Workshops 888-682-3601 www.cloudcroftart.com

historic museum and pioneer village.

It was the sight of a single white cloud hovering in the towering pines that inspired a group of surveyors to name the location Cloudcroft around the turn of the century. The word "croft" is an old English term for meadow. Enjoying clean, invigorating air in a picturesque village complete with wooden sidewalks, shops, churches and a beautiful Victorian hotel. Visitors find Cloudcroft to be a mountain retreat far from the noise and hassle of everyday life. above left: The Mexican Canyon trestle handled trains carrying timber from Cloudcroft to Alamogordo. above: The Lodge was built in 1899 by the Alamogordo and Sacramento Mountain Railway.

ATTRACTIONS Burro Street. Shops and dining. One block north of US82.

Lincoln National Forest. Hiking and ATV trails.

Maps available at office - 61 Curlew Place.

575-682-2551.

National Solar Observatory at Sacramento Peak.

Visitor Center. South of Cloudcroft on Sunspot National Scenic Byway. 575-434-7000 www.nsosp.edu.

Sacramento Mountains Historical Society Museum & Pioneer Village. Restored log cabin and pioneer/ railroad artifacts. 1000 US82. 575-682-2032.

LOCATION Cloudcroft is located on US 82 in the Sacramento Mountains, overlooking White Sands and the Tulerosa Valley.

TOUR Travel 19 miles west on US 82 to Alamogordo

MORE INFORMATION Cloudcroft Chamber of Commerce 866-874-4447 www.cloudcroft.net.

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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 examples of prehistoric artwork pecked onto the volcanic rock a thousand years ago. Other trails lead into the White Mountain Wilderness surrounding 12,000-foot Sierra Blanca. Located just minutes from natural wonders prehistoric cultures and space age technology, Alamogordo is a readymade home base for exciting vacations.

A product of wind, water, and eons of time,

White Sands National Monument is comprised of a large region of crystalline dunes. The area’s singular 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 theater and planetarium shows.

LOCATION EVENTS

Mar 15-16 Dog Canyon Experience. Oliver Lee Memorial State Park. 575-437-8284.

16-22 White Sands Int’l. Film Festival. whitesandsinternationalfilmfestival.com Apr 5 Trinity Site Tour. 800-826-0294.

May 10 National Astronomy Day. NM Museum of Space History 877-333-6589 www.nmspacemuseum.org.

10 Heritage Preservation Day. Oliver Lee Memorial State Park. 575-437-8284.

Jun 7 Tail gate Series begins. Live Music.

877-333-6589 www.nmspacemuseum.org.

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Alamogordo is located at the junction of US70 and US84, between Las Cruces and Ruidoso.

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9 Shuttle Camp begins. 877-333-6589 www.nmspacemuseum.org.

Aug 15-17 Otero County Fair. 575-437-6120.

Sep 1 18th Annual Cottonwood Festival. 800-826-0294.

20-21 17th Annual Balloon Invitational.

575-437-6120.

3rd wk Celestial Cycles: Fall Equinox Celebration. Oliver Lee Memorial State Park. 575-437-8284.

Oct 4 Trinity Site Tour. 800-826-0294.

Dec 6 Deck the Hall. Music Festival.

877-333-6589 www.nmspacemuseum.org.

TOUR Travel west 15 miles on US70 to White Sands National Monument and another 55 miles to Las Cruces or travel 86 miles southwest to El Paso, Texas.

MORE INFORMATION Alamogordo Visitors Center 575-437-6120 or 800-826-0294 www.alamogordo.com.

City of Alamogordo http://ci.alamogordo.nm.us/site4.aspx.

At an elevation of 8600 feet, the mountain playland of Cloudcroft 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 scientific phenomena studied at nearby Sunspot. To the north at Carrizozo, interpretive sites explain the ancient Valley of Fires lava flow and its resulting ecosystem. 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.

ATTRACTIONS Alameda Park and Zoo. Oldest zoo in the southwest with exotic and indigenous animals. 100-year old Toy Train Depot. 1321 N. White Sands Blvd. 575-439-4290 www.alamogordo.com.

Founders Park. Honoring the people and cultures involved in establishing the City of Alamogordo. 10th St. and White Sands Blvd.

New Mexico Museum of Space History. Model 2001 space station, Clyde W. Tombaugh Space Theater with a 40-foot wrap-around OMNIMAX screen and audio system and the John P. Stapp Air and Space Park collection of historic space items. Hwy 2001 off of Scenic Drive. 877-333-6589 www.nmspacemuseum.org.

Oliver Lee Memorial State Park. Rebuilt and authentically furnished 19th-century ranch house, recreational trail, developed picnic/campsites with panoramic view of the Tularosa Basin. 409 Dog Canyon Rd. 575-437-8284 www.nmparks.com.

Three Rivers Petroglyph Site and Recreation Area. One of the largest, over 21,000 petroglyphs, and most interesting sites in the desert southwest scattered over 50 acres. 575-585-3458.

White Sands National Monument. Nearly 300-square miles of glistening white gypsum sand dunes. US70 between the Las Cruces and Alamogordo. 575-679-2599 or 575-479-6124. www.white-sands-new-mexico.com

opposite: Brilliant sunlight reflects off a dune at White Sands National Monument. inset: Over 20,000 examples of prehistoric Jornada Mogollon rock art are scattered across Three Rivers Petroglyph National Historic Site. above: Forty-five miles of lava fields cover Valley of Fires Recreation Area just west of Carrizozo.

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Airports

El Paso International Airport. . elpasointernationalairport.com . . . . . .50

Antiques & Collectibles

Agape Southwest Pueblo Pottery .www.agapesw.com . . . . . . . . . .22 Cowboys & Indians Antiques. . cowboysandindiansnm.com . . . . . . . .2

Apparel & Accessories

Cowboy Legends . . . . . . . . . . . . .cowboylegends.net . . . . . . .37,E18 Kioti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38,E16 Laura Sheppherd Salon de Couture. . . . . laurasheppherd.com . . .36,E9 Navajo Spirit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .navajospirit.com . . . . . .38,GVG21 Prima Fine Jewelry & Art . . . . . . .prima-jewelry.com . . . . . . . . . . .32 R Stump / J Rippel . . . . . . . . . . .rstumpdesigns.com . . . . . . . . .E18 Tom Taylor Custom Belts, Buckles, Boots. . tomtaylorbuckles.com 38,E16

Art Galleries

Blue Dome Gallery . . . . . . . . . . .bluedomegallery.com . . . . . .OWT32 Celestial Creations . . . . . . . . .celestial-creations-nm.com . . . . .OWT17 Centinela Traditional Arts . . . . . .chimayoweavers.com . . . . . . . . .E25 Discover Delgado . . . . . . . . . . . .discoverdelgado.com . . . . . . . . . .E7 Lois Duffy Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .loisduffy.com . . . . . . . . .OWT32 Elemental Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .gourdweb.com . . . . . . . .OWT32 Endless Trails Retreat . . . . . . . . . . .awe88029.com . . . . . . . .OWT10 Galerie Esteban . . . . . . . . . . . . .galerieesteban.com . . . . . . . . . .E7 InArt Sante Fe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .inartsantafe.com . . . . . . . . . . .E7 Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Special Exhibition Art Galleries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .indianpueblo.org . . . . . . . . . . .19 Jose Andres Giron Gallery . . . . . . . .artegiron.com . . . . . . . . .OWT27 John Arthur Moseley Fine Art . . . . .moseleyart.com . . . . . . . . . . .E7 Navajo Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . .RCGormangallery.com . . . . . . . .1,37 R.C. Gorman-Nizhoni Gallery . . .RCGorman-Nizhoni.com . .7,21,39,C4 Pippin Meikle Fine Art . . . . . . .pippinmeiklefineart.com . . . . . . . . .E7 Seedboat Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . .seedboatgallery.com . . . . . .OWT32 Ventana Fine Art . . . . . . . . . . . . .ventanafineart.com . . . . . . . .38,E3 Yello on Yankie . . . . . . . . . . . . . .yello@zianet.com . . . . . . .OWT32

Artist

James Agius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ventanafineart.com . . . . . . . . . .E3 Berdine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RCGorman-Nizhoni.com . . . . . . . . C4 Linda Brewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .bluedomegallery.com . . . . . .OWT32 Brandon Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ventanafineart.com . . . . . . . . . .E3 Bev Doolittle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RCGorman-Nizhoni.com . . . . . . . . C4 Lois Duffy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .loisduffy.com . . . . . . . . .OWT32 Jose Andres Giron . . . . . . . . . . . . . .artegiron.com . . . . . . . . .OWT27 R.C. Gorman . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RCGorman-Nizhoni.com . , ,37,39,C4 R.C. Gorman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .rcgormangallery.com . . . . . . . .1,37 Tanya Hogue . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RCGorman-Nizhoni.com . . . . , , 37,C4 Diana Madaras . . . . . . . . . . . .RCGorman-Nizhoni.com . . . . . . . . C4 Barry McCuan . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ventanafineart.com . . . . . . . . . .E3 John Arthur Moseley . . . . . . . . . . .moseleyart.com . . . . . . . . . . .E9 John Nieto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ventanafineart.com . . . . . . . .36,E3 Georgia O’Keeffe . . . . . . . . . . .RCGorman-Nizhoni.com . . . . . . . . C4 Charles Pabst . . . . . . . . . . . . .RCGorman-Nizhoni.com . . . . . . . . C4 Martha Pettigrew . . . . . . . . . . .RCGorman-Nizhoni.com . . . . . . . . C4 Amado Pena . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RCGorman-Nizhoni.com . . . . . . . . C4 Jeri Joanna Poletto . . . . . . . . . . . .photoartbyjj.com . . . . . .36,GVG41 Kay Primer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RCGorman-Nizhoni.com . . . . . . . . ,C4 Somers Randolph Sculptor . . . somersrandolph.com . .C1,37,E6,E11-15 Robert Rivera . . . . . . . . . . . . .RCGorman-Nizhoni.com . . . . . . . . C4 Howard Terpning . . . . . . . . . . .RCGorman-Nizhoni.com . . . . . . . . C4 Lawrence Vargas . . . . . . . . . . .RCGorman-Nizhoni.com . . . . . . . . C4 Lynne E. Windsor . . . . . . . . . . . .ventanafineart.com . . . . . . . . . .E3 Wendy Young . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .wendyyoung.net . . . . . . . . . . .29

Associations/Foundations

Broadway & Bullard Merchant Assn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT32 Ft. Bayard . . www.fortbayardhistoricpreservationsociety.org . . .OWT37 Old Town Merchants Assn. . .www.albuquerqueoldtown.com . . . . . .19 Magdalena Old Timers Assn. . . . .magdalena-nm.com . . . . . . .OWT25 Museum Association of Taos . . . . .taosmuseums.org . . . . . . . . . .E32 San Vicente Artists . . . . . . . . . . . .silvercityartists.org . . . . . . .OWT32

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Attractions

Bayard Mining Tours . . . . . . . . .bayardminingtours.gov . . . . . .OWT37 Cumbers & Toltec Scenic Railroad. . cumberstoltec.com . . . . . . . . . .33 Explora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .explora.us . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Fort Bayard . . . .fortbayardhistoricpreservationsociety.org . . . . .OWT37 Gallup Inter-Tribal Ind. Ceremonial . gallupintertribal.com.36,46,GVG8,10 Indian Pueblo Cultural Center . . . . .indianpueblo.org . . . . . . . . . . .19 Lions Club Rodeo . . . . . . . . . . . . . .galluplions.org . . . . . .GVG13,16 Mabel Dodge Luhan House . . . .mabeldodgeluhan.com . . . . . . . .E30 Northwest NM Visitors Center . . . . . . .grants.org . . . . . . . . . .GVG43 Old West Country . . . . . . . . . .www.oldwestcountry.com . . . . . . . .C3 Old Town Albuquerque . . . . . . .albuquerqueoldtown.com . . . . . . . .19 Old Zuni Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . .zunitourism.com . . . . . . . .GVG34 Red Rock Balloon Rally . . . . . . redrockballoonrally.com . . .GVG11,14 Sky City Cultural Center . . . . . . . .www.skycity.com . . . . .48,GVG48 Trail of the Mountain Spirits . . . .www.tmsbyway.com . . . . . .OWT35 Unser Racing Museum . . . . . . .unserracingmuseum.com . . . . . . . .18 Very Large Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.nrao.edu . . . . . . . .OWT23 Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary . . .wildspiritwolfsanctuary.org . . . . .GVG47 White Sands National Mon. . . . . . .alamogordo.com . . . . . . . . . . .63 Wrangler Junior High Finals Rodeo . .gallupnm.org . . . . . . .GVG13,17

Golf Black Mesa Golf Club . . . . . . . .blackmesagolfclub.com . . . . . . . .E10 Desert Lakes Golf Course . . . . . . . .alamogordo.com . . . . . . . . . . .63 Inn of the Mountain Gods Championship Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .innofthemountaingods.com . . . . .54-57 Isleta Double Eagle Golf Course . .isletacasinoresort.com . . . . . . .14-15 Pendaries Village Mountain Resort . . .pendaries.net . . . . . . . . . .36-37 Quail Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .quailrunsantafe.com . . . . . . . . .E17 Sandia Golf Club . . . . . . . . . . . . .sandiacasino.com . . . . . . . .26-27 The Links at Sierra Blanca . . . .lodgeatsierrablanca.com . . . . . . . .59

Jewelry

Casitas de Gila . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .casitasdegila.com . . . . .43,OWT33 Cimarron Rose Bed & Breakfast . . .cimarronrose.com . . . . .43,GVG43 Dream Catcher Inn B&B de las Cruces .dreamcatcherinn.com .43,OWT14 Fite Ranch Bed & Breakfast .fiteranchbedandbreakfast.com .43,OWT23 Inn at Halona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .halona.com . . . . . . . . . .GVG35 Mabel Dodge Luhan House . . . .mabeldodgeluhan.com . . . . . . . .E30

Andy’s Trading Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GVG21 Black Gold Emporium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT27 Cowboys & Indians Antiques. . cowboysandindiansnm.com . . . . . . . .2 El Paso Saddleblanket Co . . . . .elpasosaddleblanket.com . . . . . . . .51 Ellis Tanner Trading Company . . . . . .etanner.com . . . . . . . . 36,GVG9 Gallup Inter-Tribal Ind. Ceremonial . gallupintertribal.com .36,46,GVG8-10 Indian Touch of Gallup . . . . . . .indiantouchofgallup.com . . 39,GVG15 Joe Milo’s White Water Trading Co . . .joemilo.com . . . . . . . 37,GVG23 Kioti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38,E16 Prima Fine Jewelry & Art . . . . . . .prima-jewelry.com . . . . . . . . . . .32 Pueblo of Zuni Arts & Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38,GVG35 R Stump / J Rippel . . . . . . . . . . .rstumpdesigns.com . . . . . . . . .E18 Richardson’s Trading & Cash Pawn . richardsontrading.com . .39,GVG29 Shush Yaz Trading Company . . . . . .shushyaz.com . . . . . .37,GVG23 Stoneweaver Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41,C2,GVG1 Somers Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . .somersjewelry.com . . . . . . . .37,E6 Tom Taylor Custom Belts, Buckles,Boots . tomtaylorbuckles.com. 38,E16 Uno’s Chicago Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT14 Wind River Trading Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41,C2,GVG1 Zuni Craftsmen Cooperative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GVG35

Boots, Hats, Belts & Buckles

Museum

Bar/Saloon

Buckhorn Saloon & Opera House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT35

Bed & Breakfast

Back at the Ranch Cowboy Boots . backattheranch.com . . . . . . . . . . .6 Cowboy Legends . . . . . . . . . . . . .cowboylegends.net . . . . . . .37,E18 Prima Fine Jewelry & Art . . . . . . .prima-jewelry.com . . . . . . . . . . .32 R Stump / J Rippel . . . . . . . . . . .rstumpdesigns.com . . . . . . . . .E18 Tom Taylor Custom Belts, Buckles, Boots .tomtaylorbuckles.com. 38,E16

Business & Industry/Professional

Casa del Sol Senior Care Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT14 Humane Society of SW New Mexico . .hssnm.org . . . . . . . . . .OWT14 Mountain Air Productions . . . . . .mountainairstudio.com . . . . . .OWT32 Silver City Daily Press . . . . . . . . . .scdailypress.com . . . . . . . .OWT32

Casinos

Casino Apache & Travel Center . . innofthemountaingods.com . . .54-57 Dancing Eagle Casino . . . . . . . .dancingeaglecasino.com . . . . . .GVG45 Isleta Casino . . . . . . . . . . . . . .isletacasinoresort.com . . . . . . .14-15 Palace West Casino . . . . . . . . . .isletacasinoresort.com . . . . . . .14-15 Route 66 Casino . . . . . . . . . . . . . .rt66casino.com . . . . . . . .GVG45 Sandia Casino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .sandiacasino.com . . . . . . . .26-27 Santa Ana Star Casino . . . . . . . . .santaanastar.com . . . . . . . . . . .17 Sky City Casino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .skycity.com . . . . . . . 48,GVG48 Wild Horse Casino . . . . . . . . . . . .apachenugget.com . . . . . . . . . .35

Cities/Chambers

City of Alamogordo . . . . . . . . . . . .alamogordo.com . . . . . . . . . . .63 City of Bayard . . . . . . . . . . . . .bayardminingtours.com . . . . .OWT37 City of Deming . . . . . . . . . . . . .demingchamber.com . . . . . . .OWT9 City of Gallup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .gallupnm.org . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Cloudcroft C of C . . . . . . . . . . . . . .cloudcroft.net . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Elephant Butte Cof C. .elephantbuttechamberofcommerce.com . .OWT19 Gallup McKinley Co. C of C . . thegallupchamber.com . . . . . . . .GVG11 Grants-Cibola County C of C . . . . . . .. . grants.org . . . . . . . . . GVG43 Greater Hidalgo Area C of C. .greaterhidalgoareacoc.com . . . . . .OWT39 Magdalena C of C. . . . . . . . . . .magdalena-nm.com . . . . . . .OWT24 Reserve - Catron County C of C . . www.catroncounty.org . . . . .OWT27 Silver City Grant County C of C . . . . .silvercity.org . . . . . . .OWT29,37 Socorro Heritage & Visitor Center . . .socorronm.gov . . . . . . . .OWT21 Town of Mesilla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .oldmesilla.org . . . . . . . . .OWT13

A:shiwi A:wan Museum & Heritage Center . zunitourism.com .42,GVG35 E.L. Blumenschein Home & Museum. . taoshistoricmuseums.org 42,E32 Explora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .explora.us . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Explore Navajo Interactive Museum . . explorenavajo.com . . . . .42,GVG Haaku Museum Sky City . . . . . . . . . .skycity.com . . . . .42,48,GVG48 La Hacienda de los Martinez . .taoshistoricmuseums.org . . . . .42,E32 Millicent Rogers Museum . . . . . . .millicentrogers.org . . . . . . . 42,E32 Museum Association of Taos . . . . .taosmuseums.org . . . . . . .42,E32 Museum of Pueblo History and Culture . . indianpueblo.org . . . . . . .42 New Mexico Mining Museum . . . . . . .grants.org . . . . . . . .42,GVG43 New Mexico Museum of Space History . . . . alamogordo.com . . . . .63 Pueblo House Museum . . . . . . . . .indianpueblo.org . . . . . . . . . . .42 Red Rock Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . .ci.gallup.nm.us . . . . . .42,GVG12 Silver City Museum Store . . . . . .silvercitymuseum.org . . . .42,OWT32 Space Murals Inc. Museum & Gift Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42,OWT14 Taos Art Museum & Fechin House taosartmuseum.org . . . . . . .42,E32 The Harwood Museum of Art UNM harwoodmuseum.org . . . . . .42,E32 Unser Racing Museum . . . . . . .unserracingmuseum.com . . . . . . . .42 WNMU Museum . . . . . . . . .wnmu.edu/univ/museum.htm 42,OWT31

Pottery

Agape Southwest Pueblo Pottery . . .agapesw.com . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Andy’s Trading Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GVG21 Dirt Dauber Stoneware . . . .www.dirtdauberstoneware.com . . . . . .29 El Paso Saddleblanket Co . . . . .elpasosaddleblanket.com . . . . . . . .51 Ellis Tanner Trading Company . . . . . .etanner.com . . . . . . . . 36,GVG9 Gallup Inter-Tribal Ind. Ceremonial . gallupintertribal.com.36,46,GVG8-10 Indian Touch of Gallup . . . . . . .indiantouchofgallup.com . . 39,GVG15 Jackalope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .jackalope.com . . . . . . . . . . . .E8 Joe Milo’s White Water Trading Co . . .joemilo.com . . . . . . . 37,GVG23 Prima Fine Jewelry & Art . . . . . . .prima-jewelry.com . . . . . . . . . . .32 Richardson’s Trading & Cash Pawn . richardsontrading.com . .39,GVG29 Shush Yaz Trading Company . . . . . .shushyaz.com . . . . . .37,GVG23

Pueblo/Tribe

Coffee Bar/Espresso

A.I.R. Coffee Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .aircoffee.biz . . . . . . .43,OWT37 Inscription Rock Trading & Coffee Co . inscriptionrocktrading.com .GVG47 Pinon Tree Coffee Bar-Sky City Casino . . . skycity.com . . . . 48,GVG48

Acoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .skycity.com . . . . . . .48,GVG48 Mescalero Apache Tribe . . . . .innofthemountaingods.com . . . . .54-57 Pueblo of Isleta . . . . . . . . . . . .isletacasinoresort.com . . . . . . .14-15 Pueblo of Laguna . . . . . . . . . . . . .rt66casino.com . . . . . .GVG44-45 Pueblo of Santa Ana . . . . . . . . . . .santaanastar.com . . . . . . . . . . .17 Pueblo of Zuni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .zunitourism.com . . . . . .GVG34-35 Sandia Pueblo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .sandiacasino.com . . . . . . . .26-27

Contractor

Real Estate/Developments

Terrazas Enterprises Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT33 Timberland Construction . . . . .timberlandconstruction.com . . . .OWT31 Tres Amigos Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT27

Convention/Conference Centers

Inn of the Mountain Gods . . . .innofthemountaingods.com . . . .54-57 Isleta Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .isletacasinoresort.com . . . . . . .14-15 Ruidoso Convention Center . .ruidosoconventioncenter.com . . . . . . .59 Sandia Resort & Casino . . . . . . . .sandiacasino.com . . . . . . . .26-27 Sky City Conference Center . . . . . . . .skycity.com . . . . . . . 48,GVG48

Employment

Corrections Corporation America . .correctionscorp.com . . . . . . .GVG43

Entertainment

Mimbres Region Arts Council . . . . . .mimbresarts.org . . . . . . . .OWT30 Sandia Resort & Casino Amphitheater . . sandiacasino.com . . . . .26-27

Fishing

Land of Enchantment Fishing Adventures . stripersnewmexico.com .OWT19 Isleta Lakes Recreational Complex . . isletacasinoresort.com . . . .14-15

Furniture & Home Decor

El Paso Saddleblanket Co . . . . .elpasosaddleblanket.com . . . . . . . .51 Jackalope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .jackalope.com . . . . . . . . . . . .E8 Navajo Spirit . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.navajospirit.com . . . .38,GVG21 San Pasqual’s Furnishings & Home Decor . sanpasqualshomedecor.com .22 Seret & Sons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .seretandsons.com . . . . . . . . . . .E1

Gifts

Black Gold Emporium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT27 Centinela Traditional Arts . . . . . .chimayoweavers.com . . . . . . . . .E25 El Paso Saddleblanket Co . . . . .elpasosaddleblanket.com . . . . . . . .51 Henry’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT27 Inscription Rock Trading & Coffee Co . inscriptionrocktrading.com .GVG47 Jackalope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .jackalope.com . . . . . . . . . . . .E8 Josefina’s Old Gate . . . . . . . . . .josefinasoldgate.com . . . . . .OWT14 Navajo Spirit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .navajospirit.com . . . . . .38,GVG21 Old Town Albuquerque . . . . . . .albuquerqueoldtown.com . . . . . . . .19 Pinos Altos Orchards & Gift Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT35 Silver City Museum Store . . . . . .silvercitymuseum.org . . . . . .OWT32 Space Murals Inc. Museum & Gift Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT14 Sundance Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT22 Tom Taylor Custom Belts, Buckles,Boots . tomtaylorbuckles.com. 38,E16

2008 NEW MEXICO TRAVELER

American West Properties . . . . .amerwestproperties.com . . .OWT27,32 Century 21 - Deming Realty Co. . . . . .c21drc.com . . . . . . . . .OWT10 Coldwell Banker-Desert Lake Realty . .gretchencampbell.com . . .OWT17 Coldwell Banker-Enchantment Realty. .silvercity-realestate.com . .OWT31 Coldwell Banker-Legacy . . . . . . .socorronmproperty.com . . . . .OWT22 Coldwell Banker-Middle Rio Grande Rlty.socorronmrealestate.com.OWT23 Coldwell Banker-Turtle Mountain Realty. gretchencampbell.com . OWT17,19 Davis Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .davis-realty.net . . . . . . . . .GVG47 Gallaher Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .oldwestland.com . . . . . . . .OWT25 Glenwood Realty . . . . . . . .www.realestate4newmexico.com . .OWT27 Hitching Post Land Company . . . .hitchingpostland.com . . . . . .OWT27 Prudential Silver City Properties. .prudentialsilvercity.com . . .OWT33,35 Quemado Lake Land & Cattle Co. . . quemadolake.com . . . . . .OWT27 Re/Max Country Associates . . .countryassociatesnm.com . . . . .OWT10 Re/Max Silver Advantage . . . .remaxsilveradvantage.com . . . .OWT33 United Country Mimbres Realty . . .mimbresrealty.com . . . . . . .OWT30 United Co. Mimbres Realty-Lori Atwood . mimbresrealty.com . . .OWT30 United Co. Mimbres Realty-Georgia Bearup. .mimbresrealty.com .OWT30 United Co. Mimbres Realty-Penny Costello. .mimbresrealty.com .OWT30 United Co. Mimbres Realty-Gary Edwards . mimbresrealty.com . .OWT30 United Co. Mimbres Realty-Shane Horcasitas .mimbresrealty.com OWT31 United Co. Mimbres Realty-Cissy McAndres . silvercitytour.com . .OWT31 United Co. Mimbres Rlty-Colleen Stinar .colleensilvercityrealestate.com.OWT31 United Co. Mimbres Realty-Sonya Terrazas. .mimbresrealty.com .OWT31 Wagon Wheel Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT31,35

Resort

Inn of the Mountain Gods . . . .innofthemountaingods.com . . . .54-57 Isleta Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .isletacasinoresort.com . . . . . . .14-15 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs . . . . .ojocalientespa.com . . . . . . . . .E27 Pendaries Village Mountain Resort . . .pendaries.net . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Quail Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .quailrunsantafe.com . . . . . . . . .E17 Sandia Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .sandiacasino.com . . . . . . . .26-27

Restaurants

Adobe Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .taosinn.com . . . . . . . . .43,E31 Alma Store & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . .almanm.com . . . . . .43,OWT27 Ancient Way Cafe . . . . . . . . . . .www.elmorro-nm.com . . . .43,GVG47 Apache Summit BBQ Co . . . . .innofthemountaingods.com . . .43,54-57 Artisan Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . .ojocalientespa.com . . . . . . . . .E27 Bien Shur Restaurant . . . . . . . . . .sandiacasino.com . . . . . .26-27,43 Big Game Sports Bar . . . . . . .innofthemountaingods.com . . .43,54-57 Blue Agave Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43,OWT14

Buckhorn Saloon & Opera House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT35 Carlos & Mickey’s . . . . . . . .elpasointernationalairport.com . . . . . .50 Casa de Ruiz Church Street Cafe . . churchstreetcafe.com . . . . . . . .22 Chili Ristra Café & Deli . . . . . . .isletacasinoresort.com . . . . . . .14-15 Chu Chu’s Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43,GVG35 Dairy Queen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .dq.com . . . . . . . .43,OWT10 Dancing Eagle Restaurant . . . . .dancingeaglecasino.com . . . . .43,GVG Daubers Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .isletacasinoresort.com . . . . . . . . .43 Doc Martin's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .taosinn.com . . . . . . . . .43,E31 Don Diego Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43,GVG33 El Rancho Restaurant . . . . . . . . . .elranchohotel.com . . . . . . . .GVG27 Fusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43,E23 Gallup Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . .gallupnm.org . . . . . . .43,GVG32 Gathering of the Nations Buffet. . innofthemountaingods.com .43,54-57 Grandpa’s Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43,GVG33 Hillcrest Restaurant-BW Jicarilla Inn. . . . apachenugget.com . . . . . . .35 Hungry Cowboy Buffet . . . . . . . . . .rt66casino.com . . . . . .43,GVG45 Huwak'a Restaurant at Sky City . . . . .skycity.com . . . . .43,48,GVG48 Inn at Halona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .halona.com . . . . . . . . . .GVG35 Ivory Tusk Tavern & Restaurant . . .elephantbutteinn.com . .43,OWT19 Java Joe’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .downtownjavajoes.com . . . . . . . . .23 JC’S NYPD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 JD’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pibestwestern.com . . . . . . .GVG37 Jerry’s Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46,GVG33 Johnny Rockets . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.rt66casino.com . . . .43,GVG45 Josefina’s Old Gate . . . . . . . . . .josefinasoldgate.com . . . .43,OWT14 Kiva Cafe - Chaco Canyon Trading Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GVG33 La Posta de Mesilla . . . . . . . . . .laposta-de-mesilla.com . . .43,OWT13 Lazy Lizard Bar & Grill . . . . . . . .www.holidayinn.com . . . .43,OWT10 Little Nisha’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43,OWT37 Los Arcos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43,OWT17 Ma-Tu-Ey Buffet . . . . . . . . . . . .isletacasinoresort.com . . . . . . . . .43 Mesa Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .blackmesagolfclub.com . . . . . . . .E10 Mimbres Valley Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43,OWT35 Moosehead Saloon . . . . . . . . . . .www.pendaries.net . . . . . . . .43,46 New Mexico Steakhouse . . . . . . .pibestwestern.com . . . . .43,GVG37 Old Town Albuquerque . . . . . . .albuquerqueoldtown.com . . . . . . . .43 Osaka Seafood & Grill . . . . . . . . .osakasantafe.com . . . . . . .43,E22 Osteria d'Assisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .osteriadassisi.net . . . . . . . 43,E19 Pa Shur Deli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .sandiacasino.com . . . . . . . . . . .43 Pendaries Village Mountain Resort . . .pendaries.net . . . . . . . . . .43,46 Pinon Tree Coffee Bar . . . . . . . . . . . .skycity.com . . . . .43,48,GVG48 Pueblo Harvest Cafe & Bakery . . . .indianpueblo.org . . . . . . . . . . .43 Rancho de Chimayo . . . . . . . . .ranchodechimayo.com . . . . . .43,E25 Riverwalk Restaurant . . . . . . . . . .pibestwestern.com . . . . . . .GVG37 Roadrunner Diner . . . . . . . . . . . . .rt66casino.com . . . . . .43,GVG45 Spirit Canyon Lodge . . . . . . . . . . .spiritcanyon.com . . . . .43,OWT35 Sun City Grill . . . . . . . . . . .elpasointernationalairport.com . . . . . .50 Sushi King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .sushiking-downtown.com . . . . . . . .23 Thai Crystal . . 999dine.com/nm/thaicrystal/index_main.html . . . .23 The Council Room Steakhouse . . . .sandiacasino.com . . . . . . . . . . .43 The Enchanted Swiss Gourmet Bakery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43,GVG47 The Feast at Santa Ana Star . . . . .santaanastar.com . . . . . . . . . . .17 The Hungry Cowboy . . . . . . . . .www.rt66casino.com . . . .43,GVG45 Thur Shan Buffet . . . . . . . . . . . . .sandiacasino.com . . . . . . . . . . .43 Tiwa Steakhouse . . . . . . . . . . .isletacasinoresort.com . . . . . . . . .43 Tortilla Flats . . . . . . . . . . . .elpasointernationalairport.com . . . . . .50 Triple 7 Sports Bar . . . . . . . . . .isletacasinoresort.com . . . . . . . . .43 Tucanos Brazilian Grill . . . . . . . . . . .tucanos.com . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Uno’s Chicago Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .unos.com . . . . . . . .43,OWT14 Vanessie of Santa Fe . . . . . . . . .vanessiesantafe.com . . . . . .43,E21 Wendell's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .innofthemountaingods.com . . 43,54-57 Yaak’s Cafe at Sky City . . . . . . . . . . .skycity.com . . . . .43,48,GVG48

Rugs & Weaving

Centinela Traditional Arts . . . . . .chimayoweavers.com . . . . . . . . .E25 Cowboys & Indians Antiques. . cowboysandindiansnm.com . . . . . . . .2 El Paso Saddleblanket Co . . . . .elpasosaddleblanket.com . . . . . . . .51 Ellis Tanner Trading Company . . . . . .etanner.com . . . . . . . .36,GVG9 Gallup Inter-Tribal Ind. Ceremonial . gallupintertribal.com .36,46,GVG8-10 Joe Milo’s White Water Trading Co . . .joemilo.com . . . . . . . 37,GVG23 Richardson’s Trading & Cash Pawn . richardsontrading.com . .39,GVG29 Seret & Sons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .seretandsons.com . . . . . . . . . . .E1 Toadlena Trading Post . . . . . . .ToadlenaTradingPost.com . . . . .GVG39

RV Parks & Camping

Apache RV Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . .apachervpark.com . . . . . . .OWT27 Dancing Eagle RV Park . . . . . . .dancingeaglecasino.com . . . . . .GVG45 El Morro RV Park . . . . . . . . . . . . .elmorro-nm.com . . . . . . . .GVG47 Isleta Lakes Recreational Complex . . isletacasinoresort.com . . . .14-15 Red Rock Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ci.gallup.nm.us . . . . . . . . .GVG12

Scenic Byways

Geronimo Trail National Scenic Byway . . .geronimotrail.com . . .OWT17 Trail of the Ancients . . . . . . . . . ..IndianCountryNM.org . . . GVG10,31 Trail of the Mtn. Spirits Nat’l. Scenic Byway . . tmsbyway.com. . OWT35

Shopping

Alma Store & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . .almanm.com . . . . . . . . .OWT27 Black Gold Emporium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT27 El Paso Saddleblanket Co . . . . .elpasosaddleblanket.com . . . . . . . .51 Henry’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OWT27 Jackalope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .jackalope.com . . . . . . . . . . . .E8 Luna Rossa Winery . . . . . . . . . .lunarossawinery.com . . . . . .OWT10 Old Town Albuquerque . . . . . . .albuquerqueoldtown.com . . . . . . . .19

Ski Resorts

Ski Apache Ski Resort . . . . . .innofthemountaingods.com . . . . .54-57

Spa & Salon

Elephant Butte Inn & Spa . . . . .elephantbutteinn.com . . . . . .OWT19 Green Reed Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . .sandiacasino.com . . . . . . . .26-27 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs . . . . .ojocalientespa.com . . . . . . . . .E27 Pelican Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pelican-spa.com . . . . . . . .OWT17 Sierra Grande Lodge & Spa . . . .sierragrandelodge.com . . . . . .OWT17

Trading Company

Andy’s Trading Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GVG21 Chaco Canyon Trading Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GVG33 Ellis Tanner Trading Company . . . . . .etanner.com . . . . . . . . 36,GVG8 Joe Milo’s White Water Trading Co . . .joemilo.com . . . . . . . 37,GVG23 Richardson’s Trading & Cash Pawn . richardsontrading.com . .39,GVG29 Shush Yaz Trading Company . . . . . .shushyaz.com . . . . . .37,GVG23 Toadlena Trading Post . . . . .www.ToadlenaTradingPost.com . . .GVG39

Travel/Visitor Center

Casino Apache & Travel Center . . innofthemountaingods.com . . .54-57 Chaco Canyon Travel Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GVG33 Dancing Eagle Travel Center . . .dancingeaglecasino.com . . . . . .GVG45 Navajo Travel Center . . . . . . . . . .explorenavajo.com . . . . . . .GVG27 NW NM Visitor Center. . nps.gov/archive/elma/NNMVC.htm . . .GVG43 Zuni Visitor Center . . . . . . . . . . . .zunitourism.com . . . . . .GVG34-35

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