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A repost because life gets busy. But hopefully, this coming week won't be as much... How was your weekend? #pistachiofarm #alamogordo #pistachio #localattraction #tourism #newmexico #weekend #weekendvibes #sundayfunday #tinyplanet #360photo #360 #360panorama #lifein360 #littleplanet #360degrees #livein360 #360fun #360camera #theta
Arizona and New Mexico are today considered as the core of the American Southwest. Phoenix and Albuquerque being the most populated cities in an area that was part of the Viceroyalty of New Spain in the Spanish Empire, this before becoming part of Mexico. In 1848, through the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, and the Gadsden Purchase, our area became part of the United States. This historical background gave rise to a cultural seedbed in which up to this day creatives from all paths grow and manifest the inner workings of the ways in which the Spirit of the Southwest moves. Local artists and crafters all do it in different ways and with different styles. Food, leather, metals, wood, paint, even rocks and scraps are the mediums they use to bear the fruits of the Spirit. Our local shops are filled with unique pieces crafted by the hands of artists whose lives find meaning in doing what they do. When you visit, stop by our local galleries, small shops, and take a look at their work. You will not find it anywhere else... And if you're a creative, be careful, you might never leave.... __________________________________ This photo I took at Horse Feathers on Granado street in Tularosa. The artist; Jacque Day, created this and many other beautiful pieces you will be able to find at the shop. #creative #creatives #thespiritofthesouthwest #art #artist #artistsoninstagram #artista #artwork #southwest #localartist #localart #galleries #newmexicoartist #travel #american #travelblogger #create #neverstopexploring #trip #americanhistory
I've passed through Tularosa and right by the Historical Musem on St Francis Drive so many times, yet I've never been able to stop and take a look at what's inside. The history of the village is a perfect representation of the Spirit of the Southwest, and I bet there's a bunch of awesome stories that can be found at the Village's museum. Tularosa was officially established in 1863 and the original 49 blocks maped and recorded are still in existence there along with the original acequia system. There's a huge tree right there at the corner, next to the museum's sign, so it's hard to miss. Trees that tall are uncommon in our area...jsyk... I stopped by the other day after a fun couple of hours with my toddler at the park behind the museum, but it was evening already and everything was closed. Have you been? _____________________________________ #tularosa #museum #newmexicomuseum #village #acequia #heritage #instatravel #usa #travel #roadtrip #daytrip #instamuseum #tourist #tourism #legacy #exhibition #museo #nuevomexico #staycation #vacation
I had never had a guided tour before, but I can now understand why these are so valuable to some. Being guided and toured by someone like Mr Sanders, who has dedicated decades of work and study to the subject of the Petroglyphs at this specific site, who has the contextual knowledge on the local history, culture, and archeological record, and who has lived and loved this land, is just priceless. Something I didn't realize before is that all these rocks into which the petroglyphs were carved are not "naturally" black (in the sense that the rocks themselves are), but that black patina (called Desert Varnish) is deposited there by bacteria living on the surface of the rock. In this photo you can see the difference between what this basalt rock looks like inside, and the black desert varnish. So, when you visit make sure you look for this! ___________________________________ #threeriverspetroglyphsite #petroglyphs #localhistory #indigenous #lava #volcano #optoutside #adventure #adventureawaits #wanderer #wanderlust #sunburn #desert #ancient #nativeamerican #hopi #ancientwriting #archeology #pictograph #beyond
Last weekend I had the opportunity to hang out with @newmexiconomad and our local archaeologist/historian Joe Ben Sanders at the Three Rivers Petroglyph Site. We hiked, we talked, we thought.... The whole weekend was full of those interesting moments to think, listen, ask, savor, and listen some more. I'm greatfull for an unexpected treat for my mind and soul... Two friends had recommended a visit to this historic church located at about .3 miles passed the petroglyph site. We did and it was unexpectedly gorgeous. The Santo Niño de Atocha Mission Church has a cemetery right next to it with tombstones as old as the late 1800's I've been Googling for more information on the history of this Mission Church without success. I have a feeling there's a good story here. Another unexpected surprise from the Land of Enchantment... ____________________________ #mission #missionary #historical #church #spanishmission #religion #religious #spanish #faith #architecture #newmexicochurch #churchesofinstagram #threerivers #churches #nm #cemetery #offthebeatenpath #unexpected #ontheroad #landofenchantment
So spring is here, and with it the hope of a great year. One of our apple trees is blooming, and it looks beautifully white, amongst all the dry branches of the other trees. Because of the warmer weather, the little tree has trusted the signs and thinks it is now time to open and let all those delicate petals soak in the sun so that then they can do what they do well, and turn into apples. Is this little apple tree right? It works the same with love, have you noticed? Love can only bloom when it can read the signs of trust. Without real trust, love cannot grow. _______________________________ #apples #appletree #flowers #flowerstagram #fruit #foodforthought #orchard #spring #bloom #petal #season #love #trust #lovely #hope #lovers #trusttheprocess #hopelessromantic #live #freeyourself
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