New Mexico Traveler 2017

2017

Exploring the Land the Art & the People

photo ourtesy Sazon

Originally from Mexico City, Chef Fernando Olea has been enthralling diners in Santa Fe Since 1991 with his unique interpretation of contemporary and traditional Mexican dishes. Chef Olea creates sophisticated flavors using Old Mexico’s indigenous and culinary traditions alongside ingredients from around the world. His menu is deliberately small, featuring fresh and locally sourced produce and meats when possible.

221 Shelby Street • Santa Fe, NM 87501 • 505-983-8604 • www.sazonsantafe.com Monday - Saturday Dinner Service • 5:00pm until closed • Bar opens at 4 o’clock

Contents OUR COVER Procession 36 x 48 Oil on Canvas

by Ed Sandoval

I strive to evoke a feeling of the past, an imaginative journey to the northern New Mexico when life was authentic and felt by the heart – ancestry, religion, tradition and family.

For this painting, I want the viewer to travel to the village of Cordova on the high road to Taos, between Chimayo and Truchas, and glimpse “the old ways.”

—Ed Sandoval

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10 Welcome to New Mexico The heart of Native American, Spanish and Old West cultures. New Mexico provides experiences found no where else in the world. The foods, wares, art, technology, preservation of human involvement and breadth of adventure are unparalleled.

24 Santa Fe Dining 33 Spas of Northern New Mexico 42 Cover Artist Ed Sandoval 50 Trading Posts 52 Artist Matthew Charley 54 Collecting Native American Art 56 Pueblo of Zuni 62 Museums of Southwest New Mexico 97 Parks, Monuments & Historic Sites of Southwest New Mexico

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Albuquerque The population and business center of the state is home to Historic Route 66, museums, casinos and the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

Santa Fe The oldest capital in the U.S. supports galleries, performing arts and unequalled shopping and dining.

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Indian Country The Indian jewelry and crafts capital of the world, Northwest New Mexico is also the center of the ancient Anasazi culture.

Southern New Mexico The world-renowned natural wonders in the Southeast region coupled with the ghost towns, museums lakes and forests of the Southwest make this a world renowned destination.

Silver City With 3 million acres of forest and wilderness, 1500 miles of trails, 300+ species of birds, award winning restaurants and galleries and the best year-round temperatures...anywhere makes this a top vacation and relocation destination.

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Deming Horizons Deming is delightful. Noted for its yearround, warm-hearted welcome to individuals families, and corporate entities, it will welcome you with open arms.

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Albuquerque Santa Fe Chimayo Taos Ojo Caliente Pueblo of Zuni Silver City Pinos Altos Glenwood Lordsburg Deming

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Narrie Toole

Narrie Toole's paintings are vibrant with color, rich in intention, and perfect in technique. But they also are windows into special worlds. Whether Toole limns a landscape, an animal from domestic to wild, or a portrait of a Native American friend, she conveys intent and meaning with the sure hand and inspired eye of the true artist.

Toole was born near Manter, Kansas, in the far southwestern part of that state. Her years of experience living and working on family ranches, including daily contact with horses and cattle, grounded her in the practicalities of life as well as exposing her to the special, quiet wisdom of animals. She took an art degree from Kansas State University and worked for some sixteen years as a professional potter before turning to painting in 2004.

"I think my hunger for color comes from the years of ranching" she said, "where much of the year was dun brown, grey, sage green — not much even in the way of wildflowers. It’s a similar craving often expressed through a cowboy’s horse tack, Western dress, (and) bright scarves."

Among recent exhibits, Toole received a 2016 solo show at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Titled "Narrie Toole: Honoring the Past, Bridging Culture & Sharing Wisdom," it presented a telling selection of her Native American portraits and garnered widespread praise.

Toole shows in Santa Fe at Signature Gallery, 102 E. Water St., 505-983-1050. Her Website is www.narrietoole.com. She can be reached directly at 575-313-7390.

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A treasure trove of art, history and cultural diversity WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY WNMU PHOTOGRAPHER JAY HEMPHILL

The Lordsburg Playas. Dry lake beds that drain by seepage to underlying groundwater are found in Southwest New Mexico

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Incomparable arts evolving from a broad spectrum of cultures, space-age technology establishing mindsets for the future and incredible scenic beauty are just a hint of what awaits in America’s Land of Enchantment. The dwellings and artwork of prehistoric peoples combined with brilliant sunlight and stunning blue skies contribute to the aura that continues to beckon talented and innovative newcomers and visitors to a region named Nuevo México by Spanish explorers.

From vast pristine wilderness regions to the crystalline dunes of White Sands, forever vistas keep visitors reaching for their cameras and easels. Heartbeats hasten to the rhythm of Pueblo drums, while the Very Large Array of radio telescopes listens quietly for signs of life in distant galaxies. A curious lizard scrambles across an ancient ruin and a trophy elk cautiously crosses a high mountain trout stream. Locals never tire of driving the web of New Mexico’s scenic byways and spending days shopping the world’s best markets for art, jewelry and Native American crafts.

Museums and monuments throughout the state highlight the tools of mammoth hunters, the intriguing artwork of prehistoric potters and the development of pueblo and nomadic tribes that were first confronted by Europeans in the early 1500s. The continued influence of Native American, Spanish, Mexican, and pioneer American cultures fuels vibrant fiestas, markets and solemn processions held throughout the year. Experience the state’s challenging ski slopes and white water rapids and visit its forts, missions and wildlife sanctuaries. Accept this invitation to explore the most diverse state in the nation. PBien venidos a Nuevo México!

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Albuquerque is New Mexico’s largest city, evolving from a small Spanish settlement into a modern bastion of technology and clean industry. It is a shopping and dining paradise and supports a vibrant nightlife and the state’s largest casinos.

Central Avenue – Historic Route 66 – runs the full width of Albuquerque and is lined with shopping, dining and entertainment hot spots. Both the downtown and Nob Hill districts boast excellent ethnic restaurants, live music, dancing and theater. Also on Central Avenue, Albuquerque’s “Old Town,” founded in 1706, features dining, galleries and native crafts. Albuquerque’s major museums are located in the Old Town historic district.

The latest addition to Albuquerque’s upscale shopping, dining and entertainment venues is ABQ Uptown. The Center includes shops not previously located in New Mexico and is easily accessed from Interstate 40 near the state fair grounds.

Within its city limits, Albuquerque has more parkland and public open space per person than any other community in the United States. The world’s longest aerial tramway ascends 10,000-foot Sandia Peak, providing hiking, skiing and dining opportunities as well as incredible vistas of the city and beyond. It is home to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the largest production of its kind for hot air balloons.

The170-acre Albuquerque Biological Park, containing an aquarium, botanical gardens and zoo, is accessed from Central Avenue and located just blocks away from Old Town. On the northwest edge of town, Petroglyph National Monument preserves ancient native symbols and artwork etched onto volcanic rocks.

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and the National Hispanic Cultural Center of New Mexico have developed into centers for the expression and preservation of the state’s earlier inhabitants. The Gathering of Nations is now the country’s largest powwow, featuring over 3000 Native American dancers and the crowning of Miss Indian World.

Mar Fiery Foods and BBQ Show 505-873-8680 www.fiery-foods.com Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festival Spring Show 505-292-7457 www.riograndefestivals.com Apr Fiestas de Albuquerque and Founders Day Parade 505-768-3556 www.albuquerqueoldtown.com Spring Indian Art Market. 866-855-7902 www.indianpueblo.org Annual Gathering of Nations Powwow 505-836-2810 www.gatheringofnations.com May Southwest Funnyfest. 505-768-3544 www.southwestfunnyfest.com Albuquerque Wine Festival. 505-899-3815 www.nmwine.com Jun End of the Trail World Championship Cowboy Action Shooting & Wild West Jubilee.

505-843-1320 www.sassnet.com Youth National Arabian Half Arabian Championship Horse Show. 303-696-4500 www.ArabianHorses.org/YNL Albuquerque Folk Festival 505-867-1944 abqfolkfest.org New Mexico Arts and Crafts Fair.

505-884-9043 www.nmartsandcraftsfair.org Jul Independence Day Celebration. 505-768-3556 www.cabq.gov Mariachi Spectacular 505-255-1501 www.mariachispetacular.com Aug The Great Southwestern Antiques Show.

505-255-4054 www.greatsouthwesternantiquesshow.com Salsa Fiesta. 505-822-166 www.cabq.gov/crs Sep New Mexico Wine Festival www.newmexicowinefestival.com New Mexico State Fair 505-265-3976 www.exponm.com Globalquerque! 505-232-9868 www.globalquerque.com Oct Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festival Balloon Fiesta Show 505-292-7457 www.riograndefestivals.com Fall Indian Art Market 505-843-7270 www.indianpueblo.org Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

505-821-1000 www.balloonfiesta.com NM Duke City Marathon. 505-880-1414 www.dukecitymarathon.com Nov Veterans Day Ceremony. 505-256-2042 www.nmvetsmemorial.com Weems Gallery ArtFest. 505-293-6133 www.weemsgallery.com Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festival Holiday Show.

505-292-7457 www.riograndefestivals.com Dec River of Lights. 505-764-6200 www.cabq.gov/biopark Twinkle Lights Parade. 505-768-3556 www.cabq.gov Annual Holiday Shop ‘n Stroll in Nob Hill.

505-255-5006.

Annual Holiday Stroll in Old Town.

505-842-8022 www.albuquerqueoldtown.com Luminaria Tour. 505-843-9200 www.cabq.gov/transit

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.

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. opposite: Albuquerque’s 300 years of history and culture come alive in the Old Town Plaza dominated by San Felipe de Neri Church. above: The world’s longest tramway and largest hot-air balloon event contribute to the excitement of Albuquerque.

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Museums & Cultural Centers

New Mexico Museum of Space History Hwy. 2001 • 575-437-2840 nmspacemuseum.org Space age developments and travel on display.

Oliver Lee Ranch House 409 Dog Canyon Rd. • 575-437-8284 Pioneer Oliver Lee’s restored homestead.

Toy Trains Museum & Train Ride N. White Sands Blvd • 575-888-207-3564 toytraindepot.homestead.com Trains of every size.

Albuquerque Albuquerque Museum of Art and History 19th & Mountain Rd. NW 505-243-7255 cabq.gov/museum. Traditional and contemporary art of New Mexico and sculpture garden.

Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum 9201 Balloon Museum Dr. NE 505-880-0500 balloonmuseum.com. Balloon history exhibits, educational programs, library and shop. ¡explora! Science Center and Children’s Museum of Albuquerque 1701 Mountain Road NW • 505-224-8300 explora.us. Hands-on interactive museum.

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

Lodestar Astronomy Planetarium 1801 Mountain Rd NW • 505-841-2800. Digital planetarium, motion simulator and observatory.

Maxwell Museum of Anthropology UNM 1 University of New Mexico. 505-277-4405 unm.edu/~maxwell. Collections focusing on southwest native cultures.

National Museum of Nuclear Science & History 601 Eubank SE • 505-245-2137 The Manhattan Project includes exhibits about the atomic bomb.

National Hispanic Cultural Center of NM 1701 4th Street SW•505-246-2261 nhccnm.org Exhibitions, performances and research.

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

Rio Grande Nature Center 2901Candelaria Rd. NW • 505-344-7240 rgnc.org The flora, fauna, geology and ecology of the Rio Grande Valley.

Tinkertown Museum 121 Sandia Crest Rd. Sandia Park 505-281-5233 tinkertown.com. The Old West and other collections shown in miniature.

University Art Museum and Jonson Gallery UNM •1 University of New Mexico 505-2774001 unmartmuseum.unm.edu. Collections of world re-nowned European and American art.

Unser Racing Museum 1776 Montano Rd. NW • 505-341-1776 unserracingmuseum.com Four generations of Unsers and racecars.

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Old Mill Museum NM21 • 505-376-2913 Collections covering the region’s history.

Old Coal Mine Museum 2814 Hwy 14 • 505-438-3780 turquoisetrail.org/oldcoalmine Includes an authentic coal mine shaft.

Cloudcroft Sacramento Mountains Historical Museum & Pioneer Village 1000 Hwy. 82 • 575-682-2932 cloudcroftmuseum.com. History of the community from the Old West era to present day.

Deming Deming/Luna Mimbres Museum 301 S. Silver • 575-546-2382 deminglunamimbresmuseum.com Collections of Mimbres pottery and more.

Espanola Bond House Museum 710 Bond St. • 505-747-8535 Collections focus on art and history of the area.

Farmington Farmington Museum 3041 E. Main St • 505-599-1174 farmingtonmuseum.org. Prehistory of the region and a history of the Navajo and of Farmington.

Gallup Red Rock Park & Museum Red Rock Park 505-722-3839 Displays of native artifacts & art.

Rex Museum 300 W. Historic Rt. 66 Ave. 505-863-1363 History of Gallup’s railroads and mines.

Grants NM Mining Museum100 N. Iron Ave. 800-748-2142 Collections devoted to mining.

La Mesilla Gadsden Museum 1875 Boutz Rd. • 575-526-6293. Collections of Spanish and Indian artifacts.

Las Cruces Branigan Cultural Center 501 North Main St. • 575-541-2154 las-cruces.org/museums. Museum features exhibits of the region’s art and history.

Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum 4100 Dripping Springs Rd. • 575-522-4100 nmfarmandranchmuseum.org. Historical farm and ranch collections featured.

Las Cruces Museum of Art 491 North Main St. • 575-541-2137 las-cruces.org/museums. Contemporary art exhibitions, public and educational activities.

Las Cruces Museum of Nature & Science 411 N. Main St. • 575-522-3120 las-cruces.org/museums. Southwest natural history.

Las Cruces Railroad Museum 351 N. Mesilla St. • 575-647-4480 las-cruces.org/ museums. Local history & railroadiana.

NMSU Museum Kent Hall • 575-646-3739 nmsu.edu/~museumCollections of gems, fossils and technological influences of the West.

Las Vegas City of Las Vegas Museum & Rough Rider Memorial 727 Grand Ave. • 505-454-1401 lasvegasmuseum.org. History of Northeast NM.

Harvey House Museum 104 N. First Street • 505-861-0581. Harvey Girls, Harvey Houses; Santa Fe Railway; Valencia County History; Model Railroad Display, Monthly Exhibits.

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Smokey Bear Museum 102 Smokey Bear Blvd • 575-354-2298 A museum devoted to Forest Service fire prevention campaign featuring Smokey Bear.

Lordsburg Hidalgo Museum 575-542-9086 • 710 East 2nd St.. Old West museum documents early history of the nearby ghost towns of Shakespeare and Steins.

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Carlsbad Museum and Art Center 418 W. Fox•575-887-0276 cityofcarlsbadnm.com Focus on geology, history and art of the region.

Chimayõ Chimayõ Museum13 Plaza del Cerrõ 505-376-2913chimayomuseum.org History and culture of Chimayó and its surrounding communities.

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Historic Lincoln-Division of Hubbard Museum US 380 • 575-653-4025 Building Tours, Billy the Kid exhibit.

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Bandelier National Monument 505-672-3861 • nps.gov/band. Collection of Pueblo culture from 1200 AD to present.

Bradbury Science Museum 15th & Central. • 505-667-4444 lanl.gov/museum•Science exhibits including WWII Project Y. Los Alamos Historical Museum 1921 Juniper St. • 505-662-6272 losalamoshistory.org. History of Los Alamos.

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Magdalena Box Car Museum N. Main St. • 575-854-2261 Old photographs and objects of frontier life.

Pojoaque Poeh Cultural Center 78 Cities of Gold Rd. • 505-455-3334 poehcenter.com Dedicated to the culture of the Northern Pueblos.

Poeh Museum 78 Cities of Gold Rd. • 505-455-5041 poehmuseum.com History, culture & heritage of Pueblo people.

Portales Blackwater Draw Museum ENMU 1500 S. Ave. K • 575-562-1011 enmu.edu/services/museums. Museum focusing on archaeological finds in Blackwater Draw site.

Raton The Raton Museum 108 S. Secont St. • 575-445-8979 Features the history of the region.

Roswell International UFO Museum and Research Center 114 N. Main • 800-822-3545 roswellufomuseum.com UFO phenomenon.

Roswell Museum and Art Center 100 W. 11th St.•575-624-6744 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. • 575-378-4142 hubbardmuseum.org. Devoted to history of the equine & Dave McGary sculpture.

Santa Fe El Rancho de las Golondrinas 334 Los Pinos Rd. • 505-471-2261 golondrinas.org A historical physical depiction of Colonial New Mexico.

The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum 217 Johnson St. • 505-946-1000 okeeffemuseum.org The world’s largest collection of art work by legendary artist Georgia O’Keeffe.

Museum of Spanish Colonial Art 750 Camino Lejo 505-982-2226 spanishcolonial.org Showcase of rich Spanish traditions.

The Indian Arts Research Center 660 Garcia St. • 505-954-7205 Exhibits and collections of Indian art.

Institute of American Indian Arts 83 Avan Nu Po Rd. • 505-424-2300 iaia.edu • Museum houses the national collection of contemporary Native American art.

Museum of Fine Arts 107 W. Palace Ave. • 505-476-5072 nmartmuseum.org • Exhibits of Southwest artists and Taos and Santa Fe Masters.

Museum of Indian Arts and Culture 710 Camino Lejo • 505-476-1250 indianartsandculture.org Indian artifacts.

Museum of International Folk Art 706 Camino Lejo • 505-476-1200 internationalfolkart.org. Collections and exhibits from around the world.100+ countries.

New Mexico History Museum 120 Lincoln Ave. • 505-476-5100 nmhistorymuseum.org • Grand Opening Memorial Day Weekend 2009. A state-of-the-art, immersive interactive exhibition set to cast new light on how history can be learned.

Palace of the Governors 105 W. Palace Ave. • 505-476-5100 palaceofthegovernors.org Historic landmark holds the State’s history museum, library and photo archives.

Santa Fe Botanical Gardens 715 Camino Lejo • 505-471-9103 Events and learning opportunities for nature lovers of all ages.

Santa Fe Children’s Museum 1050 Old Pecos Trail • 505-989-8359 santafechildrensmuseum.org Youth museum with focus on the humanities and science.

Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian 704 Camino Lejo • 505-982-4636 wheelwright.org. Collections of contemporary and historic Indian arts and crafts.

Silver City Silver City Museum 312 W. Broadway • 575-538-5921 silvercitymuseum.org Victorian era and frontier collections.

WNMU Museum WNMU Campus 1000 W. College 575-538-6386 • History of southwest New Mexico exhibiting the worlds’s largest collection of Mimbres pottery including the NAN Ranch collection.

Socorro Mineralogical Museum NM Institute of Mining and Technology 801 Leroy Place 575-835-5420 Fossils & mineral specimens.

Taos E.L. Blumenschein Home & Museum 222 Ledoux St. • 575-758-0505 The Southwest and European traditions and cultures are seen as having melded into one.

Governor Bent Home & Museum 117 A Bent St.• 575-758-2376. Museum and home of New Mexico’s first territorial governor.

Harwood Museum of Art 238 Ledoux St. • 575-758-9826 harwoodmuseum.org. Taos history with emphasis on Indian pueblos and Spanish culture.

Kit Carson Home & Museum 113 Kit Carson Rd. • 575-758-4945 kitcarsonhome.com. Mountain man Kit Carson’s artifacts and other frontier exhibits.

La Hacienda De Los Martinez 708 Hacienda Rd. • 575-758-0505. Tour a large hacienda which portrays Spanish colonial life.

Millicent Rogers Museum 1504 Millicent Rogers Rd. • 575-758-2462 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 • 575-758-2690 taosartmuseum.org. Home of Russian artist. Furniture and folk art displayed.

Toadlena Two Grey Hills Museum Toadlena Trading Post • 505-789-3267.

Includes the most famous of the Navajo rugs.

Truth or Consequences Geronimo Springs Museum 211 Main St. • 575-894-6600 geronimospringsmuseum.com. World-class collection of prehistoric Mimbres pottery, Apache, Hispanic, military, mining, exhibits.

Tucumcari Tucumcari Historical Museum 416 S. Adams St.• 575-461-4201. Community history with collections of Indian artifacts.

Zuni A:shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center 02E Ojo Caliente Rd. • 505-782-4403 ashiwi-museum.org. 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 264 & Loop Rd. • 928-871-7941 navajonationmuseum.org. History, Culture and exhibitions of the Four Corners Region.

El Paso, TX Insights Science Museum 505 N. Santa Fe • 915-534-0000 insightselpaso.org Explorations in science.

El Paso Museum of Art 1 Arts Festival Plaza • 915-532-1707 elpasoartmuseum.org. Houses a permanent collection of over 5,000 works of art.

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.

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. 505-982-0092. 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 Santa Fe Plaza housing historical exhibits. The oldest continuously used public building in the US. 505-4765100. 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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Native Treasures Indian Arts Festival.

505-476-1250 Civil War Weekend. El Rancho de las Golondrinas 505-471-2261 www.golondrinas.org Santa Fe Film Festival 505-988-7414 www.santafefilmfestival Rodeo de Santa Fe. 505-471-4300 www.rodeosantafe.org Santa Fe Opera Season opens thru Aug 17.

800-280-4654 www.santafeopera.org Wine Festival at El Rancho de las Golondrinas 505-471-2261 Santa Fe Int’l. Folk Art Market.

505-992-7600 www.folkartmarket.org Traditional Spanish Market on the Plaza.

505-982-2226 www.santafenm.info/spanish.htm Indian Market on the Plaza. 505-983-5220. www.swaia.org Reniassance Rair at El Rancho de las Golondrinas 505-471-2261 Burning of Zozobra and Santa Fe Fiesta.

505-988-7575 www.burnzozobra.com Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta. 505-438-8060 www.santawineandchile.org Harvest Festival at El Rancho de las Golondrinas.

505-471-2261 Canyon Road Farolito Walk Christmas Eve. Winter Spanish Market 505-982-2226 Christmas at the Palace. 505-476-5100 Farolitos on the Plaza. 800-777-2489

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.

MORE INFORMATION Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce (505) 988-3279 www.santafechamber.com Santa Fe Convention and Visitors Bureau (505) 955-6200 www.santafe.org 16

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The oldest capital city in the United States WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY DANIEL QUAT Santa Fe is the #1 best shopping destination in the country, according to USA Today. It has been ranked the #1 Cultural getaway and #1 Spa and Relaxation destination by Travel + Leisure. It is the #2 top city in the U.S. to visit, according to Condé Nast Traveler and the American Lung Association claims that it has the cleanest air in America. The arts and the city’s history no doubt played major roles, oh, and the fact that Santa Fe cuisine and wine are always ranked in top ten lists and the American Podiatric Association ranks it the top walking city.

Santa Fe, the oldest capital city in the United States and inhabited 13 years before the pilgrims settled Plymouth Colony, became one of America’s premier centers for both visual and performing arts. More than 250 galleries line a mile-long stretch along Canyon Road and every plaza area street. Shops and galleries fill the Guadalupe/Railyard district.

Santa Fe’s performing arts encompass more than a dozen venues including historic theaters and magnificent churches. The renowned Santa Fe Opera occupies its own unique structure and continues to bring stars and audiences from around the globe for summer performances. The city hosts various annual music festivals, including chamber, jazz and traditional.

Santa Fe has more than ten museums. The adobe Palace of the Governors is the state's history museum and the oldest continuously occupied public building in the United States. The Santa Fe Fiesta is the nation’s oldest community celebration.

The “City Different” can be accessed by nonstop flights from Dallas, Denver and Los Angeles. The New Mexico Rail Runner Express carries passengers between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, with free shuttle service from Albuquerque Sunport.

opposite: Photographer: Photo © Daniel Quat Photography Dancer: Justin Giehm with Dancing Earth Sculptor: Allan Houser

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SANTA FE Bouche Bistro “People come in here and say, ‘It’s like walking into a bistro in Paris!’ and that’s right,” says Bouche Bistro chef/owner Charles Dale. “And it’s not ersatz—the floors are the original ones from 1939 and the chairs are 42 years old, just as they would be in Paris.” Authenticity is the mantra for Dale, who decided when he opened his own place that simple excellence would be his theme. Born in France and brought up in the French Lycée system, Dale purposefully trained with masters of classic French cuisine like Daniel Boulud, Alain Sailhac and Jean-Paul Lacombe, and his menu reflects what he learned. “I went to recognized masters and absorbed what they had learned: a respect for great cuisine,” he says. “At this point in my career, 35 years in, I want to cook the authentic bistro/home cooking of my native land. It’s the food these chefs and I love to make and what we love to eat.”

In four years, he’s built a following for the steak au poivre, the freshest steamed mussels, calf ’s liver, escargots redolent with garlic, crispy sweetbreads. All are available, along with nightly specials based on the vegetables, herbs and salad greens Dale has coaxed from his own garden.

“We also bake our own boule-style bread every day, using a 25-year-old starter. We make our own profiteroles and our own terrine of foie gras,” he notes. “Cooking simply and excellently is the hardest thing to do, because there is nothing to hide behind,” the chef says. In warmer months, you can dine en terrasse, because Bouche boasts what is possibly the best outdoor dining venue in Santa Fe: a covered patio and luscious garden shielded from the street.

315 Restaurant and Wine Bar You can't go wrong when searching out such a treat as 315 Restaurant and Wine Bar. Intimate and inviting, the business has flourished in its tucked-away Old Santa Fe Trail location since 1995. Under the careful guidance of Chef and owner Louis Moskow, 315 offers excellent French cookery supplemented by one of the region's most outstanding, seasonally chosen wine lists, with more than 250 selections from the most perfect vineyards. You'll always find the perfect pairing of potations with plats du jour here.

Moskow is justly proud that his menu offers new choices every day, depending on the availability of first-rate ingredients from many sources. His mastery of cuisines, ranging from classic models to American fusion, from California freshness to New Orleans spices, intelligently informs the always-wonderful 315 offerings, with a definite French accent.

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course. Maître d'hôtel Edmund Catanach and his staff service the stately dining room and, in warm weather, the inviting outdoor seating area, with an ardor and attention to detail that will make you feel not only welcome, but as if you're eating in a good friend's home. There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy Midtown Bistro's offerings, too. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday, plus brunch on weekends. Fine wines and beers and a full bar complement the food wonderfully. Come and be welcomed!

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How about squash-blossom beignets or delicately treated soft shell crab, or the finest of fresh local lamb? Or what must be one of the best examples of French onion soup gratinée to be found anywhere in the country? While we're considering appetizers, cast a glance and appreciative taste on the housemade charcuterie, which is surely heaven on a plate.

Entrees are equally alluring, from perfectly managed Steak Frites — 10 meaty ounces of heaven — to roasted chicken from Colorado and everything in between. Desserts take the cake, too, from chocolate pots de crème flourless chocolate cake. But don't overlook the artisanal cheese selection if you're after something extra rich to round out your meal.

At 315, one not only dines well, but superbly.

Come treat yourself!

Featuring contemporary American cuisine, artisan wines, and eclectic beers from around the world. Join us for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. 326 Guadalupe St., SF, NM www.cafesonder.com (505) 982-9170

Plaza Cafe Located in the beautiful Santa Fe Plaza Square, The Famous Plaza Cafe stands as Santa Fe's oldest restaurant. Our classic diner NEW MEXICO TRAVELER

Blue Heron Restaurant Chef Rocky Durham works closely with local farmers to source organic, seasonal ingredients to create vibrant and flavorful dishes for his New American West menus. Blue Heron Restaurant is open seven days a week for lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch offering a selection of global wines and local beers.

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We've Been the "Home of Fine Food," for decades and we pride ourselves in serving a menu which has something for everyone.

Cone and See us for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. 54 Lincoln Ave., Santa Fe, NM - (505) 982-1664 www.santafeplazacafe.com

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If elegant yet comforting fare with a Southwestern flair is to your taste, then look no further than Midtown Bistro. Executive Chef Angel Estrada and his fine team treat food with meticulous care, from acquiring the best available ingredients (including locally produced eggs from Abiquiú) to cooking with a light hand, a careful eye, and deep inspiration. In Midtown's kitchen, culinary magic happens as a matter of

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Japanese restaurants tend to be tempting, but Masa Sushi's sushi bar offers an extra-special symphony of color, texture, and flavor. Choice after choice of fresh fish and seafood selections lie neatly under glass for your visual pleasure, and they taste every bit as good as they look, in selections ranging from individual portions to impressive trays for four persons. Appetizers include simple but perfectly prepared edamame and house-made egg rolls, as well as coconut shrimp and shrimp tempura. Those in a salad frame of mind can choose from green salad, squid salad, and seafood salad, among others.

Entrée portions of every dish are generously sized and presented as attractively as a bouquet of fresh flowers. Beer, wine, and sake are available to complement any menu choice. The décor is gracious and simple while also being high, wide, and handsome, and the staff is always warmly welcoming and ready to make you feel right at home. That's Masa Sushi.

Museum Hill Cafe Weldon Fulton owned and operated restaurants in Southern California before moving to Santa Fe. He appreciates good, fresh, straight forward food. Weldon reopened Museum Hill Cafe in 2010, after the restaurant hand been closed for nearly nine months, to bring delicious food not just to people visiting the museum but to all Santa Fe. Weldon explains "there seemed to be a misconception that Museum Hill Cafe was just for visitors to the museums, but we're open to the public and it's really easy to park."

India House If you're seeking Indian food of the highest quality, you can't go wrong at India House. The restaurant's stated goal tells it all: "Serve delicious, affordable food that guests will want to return to week after week." That motto is served wonderfully, and you'll taste and enjoy the proof with every bite.

At that, there are so many dishes to try, you'll have to come back over and over in order to

sample them all. The menu ranges widely — from appetizers to soups then on to main courses and tempting desserts, plus a large array of vegetable specialties — but every dish receives close attention and is prepared with sure and capable use of ingredients. Those who love the baked goods of India must be sure to indulge in some of the several varieties of bread available — Naan, Kulcha, Paratha, or Poori — which are a restaurant speciality.

Dinner isn't the only attraction at India House — the famous lunch buffet is a wonderful offering with a plethora of different dishes at a reasonable price. So come home to India House — you'll be delighted that you did!

Joe’s Dining Comfort food with class, top local ingredients, and lots of love — that's Joe's. The welcoming eatery has been in business since 2002, serving a wide range of fare with close attention to detail and unyielding commitment to quality. Owners Sheila and Roland Richter are proud that Joe's is the largest restaurant buyer of Farmers Market products in the city, and the results bear out that commitment. There are down-home style burgers and sandwiches, delectable pizzas (try the stunning Pizza Margherita) and tantalizing desserts, as well as such temptations as rack of lamb, mussels in season and scallops en croute.

The restaurant makes its own fresh mozzarella daily, and the menu yields subtle touches characteristic of a European-trained chef. It's all part of the tasty goodness one expects from Joe's.

Santa Fe School of Cooking If you're looking for quintessential Southwestern food accompanied by interesting sights, delicious smells, delectable tastes, and hands-on learning possibilities, you can't go wrong at the Santa Fe School of Cooking.

Founded 27 years ago by Susan Curtis and managed today by her daughter Nicole Ammerman, the school is devoted to celebrating and teaching the foodways of New Mexico and their Native American, Hispanic, and Mexican roots.

From participation or demonstration classes to specialty conference events, from wedding parties to birthday celebrations, this is the place to go for one-of-a-kind experiences. As well as participation and demonstration cooking classes, these include a three-day Southwest Culinary Boot Camp; local restaurant walking tours and meetings with local chefs; and an annual New Mexico Culture and Cuisine Tour.

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that carries area food specialties including seasonings, jams, and of course, chile products; locally sourced pottery and cooking utensils; items of table décor; a wide range of specialty cookbooks; and local collectibles. Items also can be easily ordered via the organization's fine website, santafeschoolofcooking.com.

At Santa Fe School of Cooking, every class and event is designed to offer a first-class food experience, fueled by the finest of locally sourced ingredients, and buttressed by the unique sense of the special place that is Santa Fe. Come and experience — and taste — the magic!

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If you're seeking excellence in Albuquerque dining, then Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro, Savoy Bar & Grill, and Seasons Rotisserie & Grill are for you. Each prides itself on locally produced fresh ingredients, prepared with professional creativity and offered with superb attention to detail.

Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro serves fine food nightly during the week, as well as brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. The seasonally changing menu is complemented by an outstanding wine list that includes 22 different wines available by the glass. In fact, Zinc was praised by Albuquerque: The Magazine in 2016 for best wine list in the city. For those yearning for a cocktail, the Cellar Bar provides a variety of carefully crafted, high-quality drinks.

At Savoy Bar & Grill, outstanding meats and seafood are the order of every day, including oysters on the half shell and sushi-grade tuna in the dining room. Half-pound hamburgers with parmesan truffle cheese fries and shareable appetizers are menu highlights on the patio and in the lounge. The welcoming full bar boasts an extensive wine roster and 15 on-tap beers.

Private dining rooms offer perfect ambiances for special occasion celebrations of every kind.

For two decades, Seasons Rotisserie & Grill has served delectable steaks, chops, and fresh seafood in a charming Old Town location with stirring mountain views. Locally sourced prime ingredients are widely used in menu creation, while an enticing wine list and full bar complement the first-rate food offerings. Besides its consistently praised lunch and dinner meals, the restaurant is known for impeccable hosting of private events, from weddings to corporate gatherings.

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Rancho de Chimayo 575.351.4444 www.ranchodechimayo.com DEMING Adobe Deli Rest. & Tavern 575.546.0361 3970 Lewis Flats Rd, SE www.adobedeli.com Apache Homelands Casino 575.544.0073 Exit 102 on I-10 Between Deming & Las Cruces

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Steak,Seafood 4600 E Pine 575-546.2661 holidayinn.com New Mexican Luna Rossa Winery Tasting Room Special 3710 W. Pine 575.544.1160 lunarossawinery.com Events Mango Maddies 546.3345 Paninis, Salads, 720 E. Florida St. Soup, Sandwiches LAS CRUCES Luna Rossa Winery & Pizzarea Authentic 1321 Avenida de Mesilla 575.526.2484 Italian OJO CALIENTE The Artesian Restaurant Seasonal Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa New Mexican 50 Hwy. 414 505.583.2233 www.ojospa.com Global Cuisine

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Don Juan’s Burritos 418 Silver Heights Blvd 575.538-5440 Market Cafe 614 N. Bullard St 575.956.6487 www.silvercityfoodcoop.com Vicki’s Eatery 315 N. Texas St. 575.388.5430 www.vickiseatery.com Wrangler’s Bar & Grill 2005 Hwy 180 E 575.538.4387 www.wranglersbarandgrill.com TAOS Gorge Bar & Grill 103 E. Plaza 575.758.8866 www.thegorgebarandgrill.com Parcht 103 E. Plaza 575.758.1994 www.parcht.com ZUNI

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Mineral Springs Resort & Spa

Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa is a legendary oasis located in the high desert between Taos and Santa Fe. Deemed sacred by the Native Americans who inhabited this area, this treasured land and its ancient springs have provided a secluded sanctuary and a source of healing for body, mind and spirit for thousands of years. Built in 1868 and celebrating it’s 150th anniversary in 2018, Ojo is one of the oldest natural health resorts in the U.S. and is the world’s only known hot springs with the combination of four different, sulfur-free mineral waters including iron, arsenic, lithia and soda. Over 100,000 gallons of water per day come to the surface, revitalizing those who soak in the healing waters. Few know that the word “spa” is an acronym for the Latin phrase “salus per aquas” which literally means “health through water.”

Also on grounds is The Artesian Restaurant: an upscale, yet casual dining experience with a menu that includes New Mexican favorites and global cuisine accented with seasonal produce from Ojo’s 2-acre farm.

Ojo Caliente is a true health and wellness destination offering enchanting accommodations, a full-service spa, an exceptional restaurant, gift shop, wine bar and lounge, daily yoga and trails for hiking and mountain biking.

LOCATION Ojo Caliente is located 24 miles north of Española on US285, featuring centuries old hot springs flowing from four distinct mineral sources.

ATTRACTIONS Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa Suites, cottages, hotel, private homes, full-service spa, restaurant, gift shop, wine bar and lounge, yoga, hiking & biking trails.

The Artesian Restaurant. Upscale yet causal dining experience and charming atmosphere. Menu includes New Mexican favorites and global cuisine accented with seasonal produce from Ojo's Farm.

Wild Isle Salmon, Braised Pork Belly, Dry Aged NY Steak, Grilled Ruby Trout. Wine Bar menu: Poblano Chile Fries, Homemade Pizzas, Buffalo and Vegetarian Burgers. Don't miss the decadent chocolate truffles!

Serving wine and beer.

The Full-service Spa offers a wide array of relaxing and restorative therapies including nurturing massage, body treatments and skin care.

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TOUR From Ojo Caliente, take US285 south and go west on US84 to Abiquiu and Ghost Ranch or east on US84 to return south through Espanola to Santa Fe. To Taos, travel 37 miles northeast on NM 567 through Carson to the paved West Rim Road to US 64, crossing the stunning Rio Grande Gorge Bridge to Paseo del Pueblo Norte and head south into town.

MORE INFORMATION Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa (505)583-2233, guestrelations@ojospa.com ojospa.com

above: Sunrise Springs is a tranquil oasis nestled among 70 acres of breathtaking beauty. left: The spa offers nurturing massage, body work, and skin care. Photos courtesy Sunrise Springs Spa Resort

Sunrise Springs Spa Resort

Sunrise Springs Spa Resort is a tranquil oasis that has been a source of rejuvenation for centuries. Whether you are looking to simply relax and recharge or immerse in a transformative experience, you are invited to discover the revitalizing power of Santa Fe’s only destination spa. Along with her sister resort Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs, Sunrise Springs honors the wisdom of this sacred land and l egendary waters. Nestled among 70 acres of breathtaking beauty, the resort is comprised of thoughtfully-designed spaces that embody the textures and tones of the stunning high desert including spacious casitas with private courtyards and garden view guest rooms overlooking the property’s sacred Medicine Wheel. Activities range from meditation, yoga, fitness, puppy play and horticulture, culinary and expressive arts classes. The Spa offers a range of rejuvenating services including therapeutic massage, body work, and skin care, plus sleep, stress and nutrition consultations. The Ojito’s open-air soaking experience is nestled above the central pond where guests can relax in either a private outdoor pool or mineral-infused soaking tub. The chef incorporates seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients into farm-fresh LOCATION cuisine served in the Blue Heron Restaurant seven Sunrise Springs Spa Resort is located south of Santa Fe in La Cienega. days a week for lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch.

TOUR From Santa Fe Plaza, head north to connect to US-84 West to get on NM-599 South (Relief Route). Continue on NM-599 to West Frontage Road. Make a right at traffic light. Travel .6 miles to Los Pinos Road. Make a right onto Los Pinos and drive 2.5 miles.

The resort entrance is on the left.

MORE INFORMATION Sunrise Springs Spa Resort 877.977.8212 reservations@sunrisesprings.com, sunrisesprings.com

ATTRACTIONS Sunrise Springs Spa Resort Spacious casitas with private courtyards and garden view guest rooms.

Blue Heron Restaurant. Chef Rocky Durham works closely with local farmers to source organic, seasonal ingredients to create vibrant and flavorful dishes for his New American West menus. Blue Heron Restaurant is open seven days a week for lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch offering a selection of global wines and local beers.

The Full-service Spa offers a wide array of relaxing and restorative therapies including nurturing massage, body treatments and skin care.

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this page: El Santuario de Chimayó east of Española, symbolizes the region’s strong beliefs in spiritual and physical healing initiated by both Spanish and native cultures, the “Lourdes of America,” is an important Catholic pilgrimage center and National Historic Landmark.

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CHIMAYO Rancho de Chimayó Restaurante A Timeless Tradition for more than 50 Years!

History lives at Rancho de Chimayo. North of the world-famous Santuario de Chimayo on Santa Fe County Road 98 sits the “rancho,” a 150-yearold adobe domain that has been offering splendid northern New Mexican traditional food for more than 50 years. But the place is even older than that.

Owner Florence Jaramillo - lovingly known as Mrs. J, says the house was begun in 1864. “And you know New Mexican families,” she says cheerily.

“Every time they added to the family, they added another room.” Eventually, eight children grew up in the sprawling, cottonwood-shaded home.

Florence and her husband Arturo inherited a one-sixth share of the house from his grandfather Hermenegildo Jaramillo in 1959, and the other legatees allowed the couple to buy them out, share by share. Florence, a Connecticut girl who’d met Arturo when he was in the Navy, got an accounting job in Santa Fe and contributed both her salary and her hard work on the adjacent vegetable-and-chile farm. By 1965, they were able to open the restaurant, featuring the recipes of Arturo’s grandmother Trinidad. “We were off the beaten path, but we just kept plugging away,” Florence remembers.

The Hacienda, a seven-room country inn, opened in a restored family home across the road in 1985. A gift shop sells souvenirs, fine jewelry and pottery and the 50th anniversary Rancho de Chimayo Cookbook. Rancho de Chimayo and Mrs. J have been named a New Mexico Culinary Treasure by the state Tourism Department!

In 2016, RANCHO DE CHIMAYO was awarded with the JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION AMERICA'S CLASSICS AWARD! Each year since 1998, the James Beard Foundation Awards Committee has recognized our nation’s beloved regional restaurants. Distinguished by their timeless appeal, they serve quality food that reflects the character of their communities. The James Beard Foundation anointed this locally owned restaurant with a James Beard Foundation Award and designate them as America’s Classics.

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Taos & Shear Mysticism Ageless Beauty

WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY JOE BURGESS 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 regions 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.

opposite: 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.

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Inger Jirby Inger Jirby's life has been as rich, dramatic and exotic as her art. She was born in the far north of Sweden, above the Arctic Circle in Lapland, a place of blazing color in the fall. Her earliest memories are bathed in a bright palette, the same colors that characterize her passion-filled fauvist paintings.

She has honed her skills in Paris, Mykonos, Greece, Venice, under Tuscan skies in Italy, through Jamaica and the West Indies. Her work appears in seven museums in the United States.

In search of new subject matter, she takes regular painting trips all over the world, France, Italy, Bali and most recently Peru. She has also visited San Miguel de Allende and Taxco, Mexico. In the course of her travels, Inger does far more than paint. With a restless intelligence and great curiosity, she immerses herself in the life and history of the countries she visits, pursuing interests in local art, architecture, archeology and languages.

For over 20 years Inger has been committed to Northern New Mexico. She has settled in the heart of Taos, a magical place rich in artistic and cultural traditions that has proved to be the perfect environment for her life and her art.

“New Mexico is the ideal place for a Landscape painter like myself. With it’s dramatic formations, ancient architecture and inspirational light, it is truly the Land of Enchantment.”

Inger Jirby’s Gallery, Guest Houses and Sculpture Garden are open year round. In addition to her art, you will find powder coated steel kinetic sculptures by Fredrick Prescott, painted steel sculptures by Ed Haddaway, clay murals by Pricilla Hoback, wall sculptures by Rick Hewett and handmade Kachinas by Brian Two Hawks. Come and take a stroll down Historic Ledoux Street in Taos and into the world of color that Inger Jirby has created.

You will be happy you came.

View her work and learn more about Inger Jirby at her Website—www.jirby.com Inger Jirby Gallery • Sculpture Garden • Guest Huses 207 Ledoux St. • Taos, NM 87571 575-758-7333 www.ingerjirby.com

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Visitors entering the historic Taos Plaza are likely to encounter Ed Sandoval, a Don Quixote-like character as colorful as the landscapes he paints. Much to the delight of sightseers, he is usually working on a canvas under a large red umbrella in the parking lot of Ed Sandoval Gallery.

"Visitors and collectors wander by, and I invite them to watch a crazy artist at work," says Ed, the New Mexico Traveler cover artist for 2017. "I enjoy describing my vision, and the effect I hope to achieve. And when little kids get great big eyes watching me work, I give them a paintbrush and say, 'Help me out with this.' I love to teach little artists!"

Ed’s connection to a child’s imagination comes from his deep reverence for the New Mexico of his boyhood, and he brings those rural figures and scenes of memory to life.

After priming the canvas with a bold red undercoat, he outlines the Sangre de Cristo ("Blood of Christ") mountains, pulsing with energy and warmth. Sagebrush and majestic cottonwood trees surround his weathered adobe casitas, while "El Viejito" (the old man) walks solitary or with a companion down a winding pathway. He is drawn to New Mexico’s past, typified by places such as the Mora Valley, where old casitas are being reclaimed by the elements. Their once-shiny tin roofs have darkened into a deep red wine color, contrasting boldly against a blue sky.

Ed was born in Nambé, N.M. When he was still young, the family moved to Los Alamos so his father could work on the Manhattan Project. He also lived in Tesuque and Truchas before settling in Taos. Ed adores the changing "symphony of color" he sees in the New Mexico sky and landscape. "What I paint is a feeling of impressionism and expressionism with bold movement," he notes.

In 2012, Ed received the prestigious New Mexico Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts. He has been featured in many publications, including New Mexico Magazine, Cowboys & Indians, and Southwest Art. President Barack Obama chose one of Ed’s paintings to adorn his official thank-you cards for New Mexico. Ed was recently filmed by the Travel channel.

The Ed Sandoval Gallery is at 102 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Unit B, in Taos, phone 575-770-6360. Visit his Website at www.edsandovalgallery.com, or his Facebook page at www.facebook.com/edsandovalgallery. His email is edsandovalart@gmail.com.

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Taos is globally known for its stunning views, pure air, magnificent mountain sports, and historical treasures. But it's also a food lover's dream — especially when you're talking about The Gorge Bar and Grill and its attendant wine bar and store, pärCht Bottleshop + Bites.

Centrally sited on the historic Taos Plaza, The Gorge is open Mondays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays. But no matter the day or hour you choose, you're in for real culinary treats. Offerings are made from scratch, using the best ingredients to be had, with areasourced produce whenever possible. But there's no pretentiousness on the premises: The seasonally rotating menu emphasizes comfortable quality first and last, whether in the kitchen or at your table. The welcoming bar uses houseinfused spirits in its excellent cocktails, while the bar food offerings are likewise made freshly in-house. A second-floor patio offers patrons who prefer an al fresco experience, an intimate view of the Plaza.

ATTRACTIONS Gov. Bent House & Museum. 117A 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. 505758-1028. www.taospueblo.com Taos Ski Valley. Ski school rated No.1. Vast system of trails for beginning, intermediate and expert skiers. 505776-229l. www.skitaos.org

TAOS EVENTS Jan Winter Wine Festival Apr Taos Home & Garden Expo May Taos Spring Arts Celebration Taos Spring Arts & Crafts Fair Jun Taos Solar Music Festival Jul Fiesta de Santa Ana y Santiago Taos Pueblo Pow Wow Aug Autumn Run Classic Car Show Taos County Fair Sep Fall Arts Festival Fall Arts & Crafts Fair Oct Taos Storytelling Festival Taos Mountain Balloon Rally Nov Yuletide in Taos Arts & Crafts Fair Dec Festival of Trees Lighting of Ledoux Christmas Eve at Taos Pueblo

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

MORE INFORMATION Town of Taos (877) 587-9018 www.taosguide5.com Taos Chamber of Commerce (575) 751-8800 www.taoschamber.com Taos Convention Center (800) 323-6338 www.taosconventioncenter.com

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Nuts and Seeds with Jet Beads. BEEMAN photo: Boncratious

Beeman Jewelry Design 211 W. Coal Ave. Gallup, New Mexico 505.726.9100 www.beemanjewelrydesign.com

Noreen Simplicio Zuni Pottery Artist One of the best potters in the village.

Joe Milo’s Whitewater Trading Co. P.O. Box 104 Van der Wagen New Mexico 87326 1-888-Joe-Milo www.joemilo.com

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Distant Canyon

by Ed Sandoval 30 x 36 Oil On Canvas In New Mexico, we are so fortunate to look out over landscapes of expansive distance and beauty. They beckon us to explore. In this painting, El Viejito (the old man – my signature trademark) is inspired by the sweeping vista and walks solitary to the canyon rim, warmed by the rays of the setting sun.

Ed Sandoval Gallery 102 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Unit B Taos, New Mexico 575.770.6360 • 575.751.3502 www.edsandovalgallery.com www.facebook.com/edsandovalgallery colores@decoloresgallery.com

Zuni Needlepoint Necklace and Earrings

by Mildred Ukestine Established in 1967, the Zuni Craftsmen Cooperative Association carries jewelry, fetish carvings, pottery and beadwork.

Zuni Craftsmen Cooperative 1177 Hwy. 53 • PO Box 426 Zuni, NM 87327 505.782.4425

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Tree of Life by Mary Kee The trading post carries one of the oldest and largest selections of Rugs in the Southwest.

Richardson’s Trading Co. & Cash Pawn 505-722-4762 222 W. Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301 e-mail: rtc@cnetco.com

Matthew Charley Matthew Charley grew up in a family of silversmiths and artists. He was drawn to process and began helping his father with his work. By the age of 18, he began producing his own creations in silver and turquoise. His intricate work includes hundreds of hand stamps and intricate settings of turquoise.

Now in his 20s, Charley’s work shows a maturity of vision far beyond his young age. You’ll find Matthew Charley’s jewelry along with other original Native American art & authentic hand-made Native American jewelry at Ellis Tanner Trading Company.

Ellis Tanner Trading Co. 1980 State Road 602, P.O. Box 636, Gallup, NM 87305 www.etanner.com 505-863-4434

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Mixing textiles from around the world with the work of Santa Fe artisans.

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We also carry Missoni, Home Treasures, Libeco, Bella Notte, Kevin O'Brien, Brahms Mount, Sferra.

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this page: Shiprock on the sprawling Navajo Reservation is one of numerous major attractions in the Four Corners region.

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Northwest New Mexico encompasses the largest market for Native American arts and crafts in the world. Successive generations of talented tribal artisans from the Navajo Nation and the pueblos of Zuni, Acoma and Laguna produce the highest quality handmade blankets, jewelry and pottery to be found anywhere.

The previous inhabitants of the area were the ancient Anasazi, ancestors of the Pueblo people, who left behind impressive ruins at Chaco Culture National Historic Park and Aztec Ruins National Monument in New Mexico, Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado and Canyon de Chelly National Monument in Arizona.

Segments of Historic Route 66 pass 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.

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, a cluster of sandstone buttes and needles on the Arizona-Utah border defines the American West to many western movie buffs. It is located on the Navajo reservation and accessed by US 163.

Certain reservation roads require Navajo permits or guides.

Mesa Verde National Park is a region occupied by ancestral Pueblo people from 600 to 1300 A.D. and includes the most remarkable cliff dwelling communities in the United States. Check in at the Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center near the park entrance. It is accessed off US 160 east of Cortez, Colorado.

The geologic diversity of the terrain has given rise to major recreational opportunities including trophy fishing, rock climbing, mountain biking and hot-air ballooning. Four Corners is the only place in the United States where a person can actually straddle four states at once. Photo opportunities are especially prevalent along I-40 near Laguna and Gallup, Shiprock near Farmington, Canyon de Chelly in Arizona and Monument Valley in Utah, the latter three located in the Four Corners region.

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WRITTEN BY JOE BURGESS I PHOTO COURTESY RICHARDSON’S TRADING CO. Trust. It’s all about trust. The real trading posts dealing with real Native American hand-made goods and nurture relationships based on trust earned over periods of time ranging from years to decades and generations. Traders and Native American families consider themselves to be each other’s business partners.

In the 1880s, Indian Trading Posts were mere grocery and feed stores and regional social centers for Native American families. They have evolved into marketing firms, quality assurance regulators and financial institutions for Native American products. While standardizing business practices and creating international markets for Native American arts and crafts, traders were also able to ensure that Indian artists and craftspeople received a fair wholesale price for their products.

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Obviously, a fair return to the artisan was critical to maintaining a viable market.

To do so, however, the artisans often needed financial help to purchase the expensive materials, like silver, turquoise and yarn and, of course, the tools for creating the handmade products. Traders have used cash advances and short-term loans to keep the artisans in production, while accepting handmade items, called pawn, as collateral for the loans. The items were returned upon repayment of the loan. The vast majority of pawn, called live pawn, is held in vaults for the owner until the loan is repaid. The pawn displayed for sale, known as dead pawn, consists of the items that were never reclaimed.

The pawn system was self-regulating throughout the system’s history, an example of the best aspects of the free enterprise system. Even though most pawn is returned, over a century’s worth of accumulation makes pawn vaults excellent sources of reasonably priced, top quality handmade items. The real trader knows which individual and clan is responsible for a particular item and can provide a certificate of authenticity.

GALLUP Ellis Tanner Trading Co.

The fourth generation of the Tanner trading families, owner Ellis Tanner’s great-grandfather, Seth Tanner, came west with Brigham Young in the mid-1800s and helped settle the region. The Ellis Tanner Trading Company in Gallup was founded in1967 and moved to a 10-acre site in 1980 that allows for pow-wows and other festive events.

"It has to work for all of us," is the motto at the trading company. A fair payment to the artisan and a competitive price for the customer is imperative. Patrons walk through racks of Pendletons, rugs, pottery, baskets and cases of both “dead pawn” and the more recent turquoise and silver jewelry made by area Native Americans. The work of painters and carvers is also abundant.

While maintaining the aura of the old west trading posts, Ellis Tanner Trading Company now focuses on Native American art, crafts and jewelry. People still bring in piñon nuts, jewelry, art, and crafts to sell, and can buy a wide selection of Native American music as well as Native plant medicinal and ceremonial supplies. opposite: Some of the beautiful goods at the historic trading posts include coral stones.

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GALLUP Richardson’s Trading Co. & Cash Pawn

Matthew Charley

Hundreds of individual blows of the stamp mark the silver, each one precisely placed and struck with confidence. That’s the trademark of Matthew Charley’s jewelry.

Charley was born into a family of artists on the Navajo reservation. As a youngster he found himself attracted to the work of his parents, Lee and Karen Charley. He began assisting them when his curiosity got the best of him.

“As I grew older, I would perform tasks for my father and he would pay me,” says Charley. “The payment wasn’t much, but the knowledge was priceless.”

By age 18 Charley set out creating his own designs in silver and turquoise. Steeped in the history and tradition of silversmithing, Charley’s work shows maturity beyond his age. Charley’s extended family includes noted silversmiths Calvin, Rick, and Leon Martinez as well as Ernest Begay and the late Kirk Smith. Besides his parents, these mentors encouraged and influenced his work.

“Navajo jewelry is a testament of the Navajo people, their traditions, culture, and resilience,” Charley says. “I feel a connection to my ancestors when I work.”

He realized early on that he was setting the foundation for the rest of his career. He maintains focus on quality and history while turning his creativity loose on the traditions of Navajo silversmithing.

Charley starts with heavy sterling silver blanks, cut and formed into bracelets, bolos, buckles, rings, and belts. But it’s the stamp work that sets his work apart. All of his pieces are heavily stamped, a time-consuming task where one misplaced blow can ruin hours of work.

Ellis Tanner, a fourth generation trader in Gallup, New Mexico, immediately recognized the artistic potential of Matthew Charley. Charley is represented by Ellis Tanner Trading Company in Gallup, New Mexico. You can contact the gallery at 505-8634434 or at www.etanner.com.

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The fast pace of the 21st century continues to gain momentum, but crossing the threshold into Richardson’s Trading Company in Gallup allows you to experience a past era. Continuously family owned, Richardson's is one of the most colorful and historic Indian trading posts in the world, operating much like it did over one hundred years ago.

The wooden floors creak under your feet as you wander through an incredible array of turquoise and silver earrings, squash blossom necklaces, concho belts, bracelets, rings, delicate needlepoint chokers – expansive cases filled with old pawn and contemporary Native American jewelry. Step into the adjoining room with over 3,000 authentic Navajo rugs, baskets and pottery and beyond that for fine art and museum pieces.

No matter what brings you to Richardson's, a peek at the past or to view today's top Native American artists, you'll walk away enriched.

Most days, Bill Richardson, who is 98 and pushing 99, still comes in to oversee the business and share his wealth of stories and information with long-time customers and travelers from around the globe.

VAN DER WAGEN Joe Milo’s White Water Trading Co.

The first trading post and U.S. Post Office were opened at this location between Gallup and Zuni in the 1940s by Richard and Lee Van der Wagen. The Foutz brothers bought the property in 1953 and it was purchased by Joe Milosevich (Joe Milo) in 1993, naming it Joe Milo’s Whitewater Trading Company. It carries a broad selection of authentic handmade Zuni, Navajo and Hopi jewelry, Navajo rugs, pottery, old pawn, kachinas, Zuni fetishes, sand paintings and one-of-a-kind collector’s items for sale or display. There is also a selection of authentic reproduction artifacts, including ceremonial spears and wall hangings.

Joe started in the trading business at the age of 22 working from the bottom up and doing everything from sweeping floors to operating the cash register. He learned from some of the best traders in the business, especially the art of building relationships with area artisans. Hard work, patience, determination and understanding the importance of earning customer trust led to his own successes in business as a respected trader in Native American products.

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Native American Arts & Crafts 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?

In the U.S., penalties are stiff for illegally labeling imitations as genuine products. An item can only be labeled genuine if one or more Native Americans have done all the work involved in creating it.

The Indian Arts and Crafts Board (IACB) of the U.S. Department of the Interior provides a number for reporting violations:

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EVENTS May Dawn ‘til Dusk Mountain Bike Race. Twelve hour endurance race on Gallup’s High Desert Trail System course. 505-863-7283 www.dawntilduskrace.com Jun United States Team Roping Championship USTRC Red Rock Park Classic.

505-879-6181 Annual Lions Club Rodeo at Red Rock Park Arena.

505-722-2228 www.galluplions.org Wrangler Junior High Finals Rodeo at Red Rock Park Arena. 505-722-2228 Jul Wrangler Junior High Finals Rodeo at Red Rock Park Arena. 505-722-2228 21st Annual “Wild Thing” Championship Bull Riding at Red Rock Park Arena. 505-722-3839 United States Team Roping Championship USTRC Turquoise Classic. 505879-6181 Aug Annual Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial at Red Rock Park and other Gallup venues. 505-863-3896 www.gallupintertribal.com Sep Rehobeth McKinley County Christian Health Care Services Charity Invitational XIII Golf Tournament fund raiser. 505-863-7283 Annual Navajo Nation Fair. 928-8716478 www.navajonationfair.com Squash Blossom Classic. Mountain Bike Race. 505- 979-2402 Oct Annual Shiprock Navajo Fair.

928-871-5801 Dec 34th Annual Red Rock Balloon Rally at Red Rock Park. First weekend in December. 505-863-0262 www.redrockballoonrally.com Southwest Indian Foundation and “Reunion of the Masters, Art of the People” award scholarships to student artists in the region through the Children’s Art Scholarship Program. Held the first weekend in December. Hands-on workshops held by the artists on Thursday and Friday. Scholarship winners announced on Sat. 505-722-3730 www.nps.gov/ hutr/www.southwestindian.com Ongoing events Arts Crawl. Local artists featured in downtown galleries and businesses monthly on the second Saturday of the month. 505-722-2228 Crownpoint Rug Auction. Typically held on the second Friday of each month.

Viewing of rugs starts at 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Auction begins at 7:00 pm. Crownpoint Rug Weavers Assn. 505-786-5302 or 505-786-7386 www.crownpointrugauction.com Nightly Indian Dances and Native American vendors at 7:00 pm at the Courthouse Square. Memorial Day through Labor Day. 505-722-2228

This is a must stop enroute to the majestic Zuni Pueblo and El Morro National Monument!

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1•888•JOE•MILO P.O. BOX 104 • VAN DER WAGEN, NEW MEXICO • 87326 www.joemilo.com e-mail: joemilo@hughes.net 17 miles south of Gallup on Highway 602- Exit 20 in Gallup

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ZUNITOURISM.COM • 505-782-7238

1239 HIST ORIC HW Y. 5 3 ZUNI, NE W ME XICO 8 7 3 2 7

Carvings and Jewelry Handmade By Zuni Artists Owned and Operated by Zuni Craftspeople. Authenticity Guaranteed. Come in and see our selection at 1177 Hwy. 53.

Visa and Master Card Accepted.

P.O. Box 426 • Zuni, NM 87327 • 505-782-4521

FINE ZUNI JEWELRY Monday thru Saturday 10:30 - 6:00

P.O. Box 429 • Zuni, NM 87327

505.782.5521 • 1.800.748.2405 email: tvillage@hughes.net top: A dramatic evening sky frames the heart of the Middle Village and Old Zuni Mission.

Though the Mission remains closed, visitors can visit this historic area on a tour with a Zuni guide.

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Uniquely located in the heart of Zuni Pueblo.

8 Guest Rooms, beautiful Patios for lounging and outdoor events, Meeting/Conference/Reception/Retreat facilities and full Catering Services.

Listed in all major Travel Guide Books and recommended

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23 Pia Mesa Road • Zuni, New Mexico 87327 Phone: 505-782-4547 • Fax: 505-782-2155 email: contact@halona.com

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DAILY LUNCH & DINNER SPECIALS PIZZAS, CALZONES, SUBS & HAMBURGERS Lunch and Dinner - Spring, Summer & Fall Lunch and Dinner - Winter

HOURS 11AM - 10PM

505-782-2100 • 1344 SCENIC HIGHWAY 53 • ZUNI, NM

Cimarron Rose Bed & Breakfast & Tierra Madre Arts Gallery Nurture your spirit in the rustic elegance of our hand-crafted naturally “green” Zuni Mountain Inn known for gracious hospitality, private full kitchen suites and ample amenities. ❖ Delivered Breakfasts ❖ Wildlife Gardens

❖ Grills ❖ Patios

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On Trail Of The Ancients Scenic Byway ~Highway 53 Between El Morro & El Malpais Nat’l. Monuments

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If indeed New Mexico is “enchanted,” it is due in large part to its Pueblo Indian inhabitants. The most traditional of these groups is the Zuni, due in part to its historic isolation.

The largest of New Mexico’s 19 pueblos, the Zuni Reservation covers over 700 square miles. The town of Zuni, originally called Halona: Idiwan’a or the Middle Place, is the Pueblo’s ceremonial and government center, as well as the best place to purchase the incredible arts of Zuni artisans. Truly an “artist colony,” a large percentage of the Zuni workforce is involved in making art. The intricate Zuni inlay silverwork and stone “fetish” carvings are unmatched. Its pottery is distinctive and the quality unsurpassed. These and many other excellent arts can be found at any of the five arts trading posts located along Zuni Pueblo MainStreet – the first such Native American community in the country!

A number of tours are available to better experience the historic Pueblo and surrounding areas and can be arranged through the Zuni Visitor Center. The heart of Zuni can be experienced on the “Middle Village” (Halona: Idiwan'a) Walking Tour that begins with an oral presentation of the Zuni Migration Story and then winds through the Tribe’s most historic residential community. The Tribe’s culture is represented in the A:shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center featuring an exhibit of the ancestral village of Hawikku.

An archaeological tour of the ancestral village of Hawikku, the place of first European contact in the Southwest and one of the fabled “Cities of Cibola,” offers an engaging step into the past from the Zuni perspective. The Village of the Great Kivas Tour provides a deeper historical visit to a Chacoan outlier site with the bonus of nearby intriguing rock art.

To gain exclusive access to some of Zuni's finest artists while learning about traditional Zuni arts, visitors might consider a Zuni Artist Workshop Tour or Demonstration. Other tours provide visits to additional backcountry archaeological sites, or glimpses into Zuni culture and world-views, and even music and cooking.

Use common sense etiquette when visiting any of New Mexico’s Pueblos or reservations.

They are sovereign, self-governed nations with rules and laws that must be followed. Information obtained at the Zuni Visitor Center will enable you to have a safe and rewarding Zuni experience.

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ATTRACTIONS Zuni Visitor & Arts Center. Local/regional information, tour arrangements, photo permits, cultural & historical displays, gift shop. (505) 782-7238 Old Zuni Mission. Reconstructed Spanish Colonial mission (ca.1629) remains closed due to structural weakness, however a display and an original altar statue can be seen at the Visitor Center.

Halona Plaza & The Inn at Halona. The former 1866 trading post provides fresh products, supplies and a deli. The adjoining, lively Inn at Halona B&B features examples of Zuni arts, and modern conveniences. (800) 752-3278 www.halona.com A:Shiwi A:Wan Museum & Heritage Center.

Cultural displays and an exhibit about the ancestral village of Hawikku with artifacts from the 1917-23 excavations. (505) 782-4403.

ChuChu’s Restaurant. Offering a diverse menu and many daily specials, this family operated restaurant offers great food in a comfortable setting. (505) 782-2100.

Turquoise Village. One of five local arts trading posts selling both raw materials as well as finished artworks. (505) 782-4892.

• fetishes • jewelry • pottery 227 Don Gaspar Avenue Santa Fe, NM 87501

505.989.8728 www.keshi.com

Hawikuh Maiden brooch by Gomeo Bobelu

EVENTS Feb May June

Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Valentine’s Day Arts & Crafts Market Zuni Pueblo MainStreet Festival Mother’s Day/Graduation Arts & Crafts Market Deshkwi / Fasting (Summer Solstice) All Businesses CLOSED for 4 days (Please call for Dates) (505) 782-7238 Zuni Community Arts Expo Annual Zuni Fair Ancient Way Fall Festival & Arts Market Zuni Christmas Lights Parade Deshkwi / Fasting (Winter Solstice) Call (505) 782-7238 for dates Holiday Arts Market

LOCATION Zuni Pueblo is located on Scenic NM53, 37 miles south of Gallup, 77 miles southwest of Grants, 155 miles west of Albuquerque.

MORE INFORMATION Zuni Visitor Center (505) 782-7238 • www.zunitourism.com Museum & Heritage Center (505) 782-4403 top: A rare hot air balloon glows like a gem over the Middle Village in the early morning sun.

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WRITTEN BY ELIZABETH STEWART Southern New Mexico has such incredible weather that just about any day is a good day to hit the road and see what the area has to offer.

White Sands National Monument is otherworldly in its beauty. Gypsum crystals provide the unique landscape, which makes up the largest gypsum sand dunes area on the entire planet.

Rockhounding abounds in Southern New Mexico. The City of Rocks State Park offers camping, picnic sites and a city of huge boulders to climb and ponder. Rockhound State Park near Deming will delight the rockhounder in anyone.

Journey inside the earth at Carlsbad Caverns National Park and enter a world of nature's making that will astound you.

There are various areas in the region for successful bird watching but one of the most spectacular spots is the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge near Socorro where tens of thousands of birds migrate.

Southern New Mexico’s Elephant Butte Lake State Park offers a full range of water sports including water skiing, swimming, kayaking, sailing, jet skiing and parasailing.

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SOUTHEAST CARLSBAD CAVERNS NATIONAL PARK One of nature’s marvels, the park consists of over 100 caves including the deepest in the U.S. at 1,567 feet. Tours available.

575-785-2232 photo © Joe Burgess

FORT SELDEN HISTORIC SITE 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 year-round.

575-526-8911

FORT STANTON STATE MONUMENT Established as a military fort in 1855, it also served as a tuberculosis hospital and WWII internment camp for German seamen. 888-667-2757

photo © Joe Burgess

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LINCOLN HISTORIC DISTRICT AND STATE MONUMENT The most visited state monument includes 17 structures representative of the 1870s-1880s Lincoln County War and escape of Billy the #id. 888-667-2757

SMOKEY BEAR HISTORICAL PARK Located in Capitan, the park and visitor center honor the bear cub that became the icon of forest fire prevention.

888-667-2757

THREE RIVERS PETROGLYPH SITE (BLM) Over 21,000 glyphs are scattered over 50 acres dating back to between 900 and 1400 AD. 575-525-4300

VALLEY OF FIRES RECREATION AREA (BLM) The 5,000-year old, 125-square mile lava flow includes visitor center, campsites and trails. 575-648-2241

WHITE SANDS NATIONAL MONUMENT

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The 275 square miles of desert that include the world’s largest gypsum dunefield are a great place for a family romp or a full-moon music concert. 575-479-6124

this page: A curtain formation at Carlsbad Caverns National Park highlights both the variety and intricate detail of nature’s underground artwork. opposite, from top left: Miles of gypsum dunes create an intriguing study area and playground. Sunrise over the jagged 500,000-acre Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument overshadows the City of Las Cruces and Town of Mesilla. Collect semi-precious stones at Rockhound State Park south of Deming. Migrating water fowl recuperate at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge near Socorro.Over 20,000 petroglyphs crowd the rocks at Three Rivers Petroglyphs National Recreation Site at the base of the White Mountain Wilderness. Elephant Butte Lake State Park near T or C is New Mexico’s premier boating destination.

SOUTHWEST BOSQUE DEL APACHE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Year-round birding. Visitor center, auto tour and hiking.

16 miles south of Socorro. 575-838-2120.

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.

575-536-9461.

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

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.

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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.

PANCHO VILLA STATE PARK Extensive historical exhibits depicting General Pancho Villa’s raid on Columbus, New Mexico in 1916 and his pursuit by General “Black Jack” Pershing. It was the first use of motorized vehicles and airplanes for military purposes. 575-531-2711 SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO

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The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument outside of Silver City will take you back to another time when the Mogollon culture enjoyed the Gila Wilderness.

The Silver City Museum and Western New Mexico University Museum are not to be missed. The WNMU Museum now houses the NAN Ranch collection of prehistoric artifacts, which is the largest Mimbres display in the country.

So if you’ve always held the notion that Southern New Mexico is just a vast desert with a small population and lots of jackrabbits hopping around, just two words for you – rethink it!

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 year-round. 575-526-8911

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Great things are happening at the Silver City Museum — half a century's worth, to be exact.

This spring, the historic and recently renovated facility celebrates its landmark 50th anniversary with specially planned exhibitions and programs. These include a major historical survey of the area and a variety of community panel discussions .

The main anniversary exhibit, 50 Years Ago in Silver City, will open May 19, said museum director Carmen Vendelin. "I chose the theme because I wanted our exhibition to be inclusive," she explained, "and have special meaning for a wide range of visitors. It relies on the experiences of people who lived in Grant County, circa 1962 to 1976.

"It also offers a way to reexamine the influence of that time on the present," Vendelin added.

"The late 1960s and early 1970s was a time of great cultural shifts. The exhibition and the community panels offer a way to revisit that era, think about how far we have come, and where we are going." And, "This will be an opportunity for younger people and newcomers to learn from those who were here back then."

The five community panels are From Firehouse to Museum (July 20), Silver City Pop Culture (August 10), Segregation in Grant County (September 21), Local Policing in the Late 1960s (October 12), and Before and After Vietnam (November 9).

"The exhibition will start with the museum’s origin story — including how it was still also being used by the fire department in its first few years," Vendelin said. "In telling the story of the museum founders, the exhibit will connect to their other interests and projects in historic preservation, (including) forming the local arts community and the Food Co-op. There will be examples of popular culture — the music, clothing, sports, cars, etc. of the era."

Sited in the 1881 H.B. Ailman House, the museum has holdings of some 55,000 object relating to southwestern New Mexico. Given the exhibition's local focus, the museum will draw on items from its own collection, but also borrow various artifacts from community members for inclusion.

Of special interest will be the flight suit of Bayard native and astronaut Harrison Schmidt.

"Silver City has been very welcoming," said Vendelin, who assumed her position a year ago.

"In the cultural sector, people tend to want to partner and work together here. I have endeavored to take every opportunity to have the Silver City Museum involved in local events, such as the Clay Festival, Print Fiesta, and Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).

"The museum was able to hire an educator in November 2016. Now that she is on board, the Silver City Museum has increased capacity to serve the schools, community groups, and the public in general."

The Silver City Museum is located at 312 W. Broadway. Come visit and be charmed! For more information, call 575-538-5921 or visit www.silvercitymuseum.org.

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DEMING LUNA MIMBRES MUSEUM One of the Largest Mimbres Pottery Exhibits Gem & Mineral • Ranch & Farm • Doll Room Military Room • China & Glassware Main Street • Art Gallery

575-546-2382 • 301 S. SILVER AVE. • DEMING, NM WWW.LUNACOUNTYHISTORICALSOCIETY.COM

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The largest, most comprehensive permanent exhibition of prehistoric Mimbres Mogollon pottery and artifacts in the world is featured at the Western New Mexico University Museum in Silver City. The latest and most prominent collection was scientifically researched and excavated over a thirty-year period by Texas A&M archaeologist Dr. Harry J. Shafer and his students. It includes an exhibit of beer-making artifacts used by the prehistoric group.

Also displayed are prehistoric pottery and artifacts of the Upland Mogollon, Casas Grandes, Salado and Anasazi cultures. Historic Puebloan pottery, Navajo blankets, New Deal art and contemporary art by local artists are scattered throughout the museum. The reproduction of an assayer’s office, photography and artifacts present a brief history of mining in the area.

The development of the school from an 1893 territorial normal school to a modern university is part of the permanent display. The townspeople and statesmen behind its formation are highlighted.

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Housed in the old National Guard Armory and its annexes, the Deming Luna Mimbres Museum displays exhibits including period rooms of various ethnic groups and professions, antique machines and tools, vehicles, farm equipment, a fire engine, railroad and war memorabilia, toys, dolls, clothes, a major display of gems, minerals and geodes, Indian artifacts and significant collections of Mimbres pottery.

The beautifully dressed and well-documented doll collection now includes over a thousand dolls and related toys from around the world and dating back as far as 1796. Note a historic sequence in the collection of over 2,000 colorful bottles and view an impressive collection of over 2,000 bells.

Donated quilts and laces round out the presentations. There is truly something for everyone in this spacious and well-organized museum.

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“NOT JUST A PLACE...BUT A DESTINATION”

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Silver City & WRITTEN BY CISSY MCANDREW I PHOTO BY JOE BURGESS Silver City is one of the finest rural communities in the Nation. Our rich mining and ranching history, blend of Hispanic and Anglo cultures, blue skies (with 360 days of sunshine), vast landscapes, natural wonderlands, and small town values, create a genuine “Americana”. Embraced by the Continental Divide, five life zones overlap near town ...creating a wonderful basecamp for ecotourism and the greatest diversity of habitats in North America!

Silver City is the oldest incorporated town in New Mexico (and the only one still operating under a Territorial Charter). The multi-cultural frontier location continues to be the business center for the area and the Town’ commitment to building a sustainable economy (including curbside recycling and solar energy projects) provides a special quality of life.

Honesty and common courtesies prevail. And, the relaxed pace is a custom newcomers are often challenged to adapt. Horns are tooted to say “hi” to friends (not rush traffic), and locals find another route if two vehicles (or grocery carts) are side by side blocking a thoroughfare… as we know that folks are taking the time to talk and catch up with one another.

We stop on the side of the road and wait for funeral processions to pass, and also pull over for faster motorists if we are moseying along back roads. It’s all part of the mutual respect, part of enjoying the moment, part of our way of life.

Plan a visit and experience our warm hospitality. Consider becoming an active member of our community. If you do…you’ll probably find that “this is the place you’ve been looking for all along”.

opposite: The downtown and university districts provide access to wellpreserved and carefully restored Victorian homes.

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ATTRACTIONS Aldo Leopold Vista. Picnic and wilderness interpretive site, 6 miles north of Buckhorn.

Big Ditch Park. Formed when flood lowered Main St. 55 feet.

Bill Evans Lake. Fishing & primitive camping, 12 mi. south of Cliff.

Fort Cobre. A scale replica erected in Pinos Altos of an 1804 fort that protected the Santa Rita copper mine.

Fort Bayard. U.S. Infantry post built in 1863. Housed Buffalo Soldiers. 10 miles east of Silver City.

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. Cliff dwelling ruins from the 13th century. 44 miles north of Silver City. 575-536-9461 Gila National Forest/Silver City Ranger District. 3005 E. Camino del Bosque. 575-388-8201. www.fs.fed.us/r3/gila.

Hearst Church. Seasonal museum and art gallery. Built in 1898 with Hearst newspaper empire money. In Pinos Altos, 6 miles north of Silver City.

Kneeling Nun. Natural monolith resembling a praying nun. 15 mi. E. of Silver City at Santa Rita mine.

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 Mimbres Region Arts Council. Scheduled events held throughout the year. 575-758-7289. www.mimbresarts.org Old Hurley Company Store. One of the first buildings in Hurley - supplied miners and their families, housed the Chino Mine payroll office and later served as a department store.

Pinos Altos Melodrama Theater. Adjacent to the Buckhorn Saloon in the Pinos Altos Opera House. 575-388-3848 Royal Scepter Mineral Museum. Rock shop, jewelry and gifts. 1805 Little Walnut. 575-538-9001. www.RoyalScepter.com San Vicente Art Walks. Self-guided gallery and studio tour within walking distance in downtown Silver City. Call for map. 1800-548-9378 Silver City Museum. Area history, Indian artifacts, mining exhibits and Victorian furnishings. 312 W. Broadway.

575-388-5721. www.silvercitymuseum.org 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.

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.html

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MRAC Indie Folk Series 575-538-2505 Chocolate Fantasia 575-538-2505 MRAC Indie Folk Series 575-538-2505 Historic Ft. Bayard Walking Tour.

575-956-3294 Tour of the Gila 575-590-2612 www.tourofthegila.com Downtown Expo 575-534-1700 www.silvercitymainstreet.com Silver City Blues Festival 575-538-2505 www.mimbresarts.org Wild, Wild West Pro Rodeo. 575-538-5560 www.silvercityprorodeo.com Independence Day Festivities. 575-538-3785 SC Museum Ice Cream Social. 575-538-5921 Big Ditch Day. 575-534-1700 The Silver City CLAY Festival. 575-538-5560 www.clayfestival.com Run to Copper Country Car Show. 575-538-5560 www.coppercountrycruisers.com Signal Peak Challenge Mountain Bike Race.

575-388-3222 San Vicente Artists Art Fair. 575-534-4269 artfair@silvercityartists.org Gem & MIneral Show. 575-538-5560 Cliff, Gila Grant County Fair. 575-538-3785 Pickamania! 575-538-2505 www.mimbresarts.org Gila River Festival 575-538-8078 www.gilaconservation.org Fort Bayard Days. 575-388-4477 www.fortbayard.org Red Hot Children’s Fiesta 575-388-1198 Southwest Festival of the Written Word www.swwordfiesta.org RED DOT Studio & Gallery Walk.

575-313-9631 www.silvercitygalleries.com Annual Lighted Christmas Parade.

575-534-1700 www.silvercitymainstreet.com Fiber Arts Festival. 575-538-5733 www.fiberartscollective.org Tamal Fiesta y Más. 575-538-1337 www.tamalfiestaymas.org Victorian Christmas Evening. 575-538-5921

Exclusively SILVER CITY

Yucca Under Chocolate Sky Diptych Acrylic 25”x14”

by Rebecka Bex Sasich An ecclectic mix of media styles from fine art to wearable.

“Timeless, Sophisticated, Distinctive.”

Finn’s Gallery 300 N. Arizona St. Silver City, NM 88061 406.790.0573

Nationally recognized handmade tile company dedicated to producing aesthetically pleasing clay tile in the craftsmen tradition. Also, metal, glass, stone, concrete and imported tiles. Tours available.

Randon Blend # 27

Syzygy Tile 106 N. Bullard St. Silver City, NM 88061 575.388.5472

Blue Corn Colorful and richly layered watercolor still life settings with a Southwestern theme.

Available at Adobe Springs Cafe or Studio by appointment.

Victoria J. West 575.388.4775

Potential

by Michael Metcalf Fabricated stainless steel & stone.

48” x 40” x 20”.

Seedboat Gallery 214 W. Yankie Street Silver City, NM 88061 575.534.1136 www.seedboatgallery.com

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Great Outdoors THE

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Nestled in the tall pines near Pinos Altos, just 7 miles north of Silver City, NM, this tranquil lodge is the perfect, private setting for year-round getaways.

Photo © Joe Burgess

15 Two-Story Cabins with all the amenities, available nightly. Beautiful Lodge with kitchen for Special Events.

There is no place like your own back yard — and Silver City’s “Back Yard” contains 3.3 million acres of national forest and our nation’s first congressionally designated wilderness area.

Fishing, hiking, biking and trail riding are all easily accessible. Another popular activity is birding with over 300 species identified locally.

Located on the Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway, Lake Roberts offers fishing, boating and camping and the nearby town of the same name has a lodge and restaurant, a bed and breakfast and rental cabins.

A brief distance from Lake Roberts, the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument and Visitor Center recall an era before European explorers set foot in the region. A short, well-maintained trail leads to the dwellings.

Northwest of Silver City, Highway 180 winds past Bill Evans Lake and the Mogollon Mountains and leads to the Catwalk near Glenwood and the ghost town of Mogollon.

South os Silver City, the natural stone fantasy land of City of Rocks State Park delights visitors of all ages. Of interest to cross-country hikers is the 3100-mile Continental Divide Trail running past our town and the area contains many historical sites and points of interest.

Imagine the possibilities!

• Wedding Destination • Family & Group Reunions

• Anniversary Celebrations • Workshops & Group Meetings

• Crackling Fireplaces • Relaxing Porches • Gift Shop • Cabins with kitchens are available • Dark Skies & Stargazing

• Secluded Balconies • Satellite TV • Hot Tub in Cabana • Bird Watching • Hiking & Biking

Make reservations and check availability online

BearCreekCabins.com

575.388.4501 • 888.388.4515 88 Main Street, Pinos Altos, NM 88053

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From teenage sweethearts to committed entrepreneurs, Debbie and Jim Nennich have been partners in life and business for decades.

As principals of the Silver City-based W&N Enterprises, which does business as Snappy Mart Stores, they operate nearly a score of flourishing businesses in Silver City, Bayard, Arenas Valley, and Deming. These include twelve convenience stores, two liquor stores, Wrangler’s Bar & Grill, two Food Basket grocery stores, and two TGI Pizza and yogurt stores. "Debbie and I began dating in 1974," Jim explained. "In January of 1976, my dad got transferred from San Angelo, Texas to Empire, Mich. When I got to Michigan, I found work in a neighborhood grocery store in the meat market.

This was my first experience in retail. Debbie was working at her neighborhood Kmart" back in San Angelo. "That summer, 1976, I told my parents that I thought I was ready to take on the world, and wanted to get married," Jim said. "So, I took a bus back to Texas to marry the girl I loved. We got married August 13, 1976, and have been married for over 40 years now."

After many years' experience in the corporate world, the Nennichs answered the call of entrepreneurship in 1999. That was when they purchased their first convenience stores in the Silver City area. "We wanted to fill a need in the Silver City marketplace," Jim said, while also growing a business that could be around for the long haul. Of course, having the freedom to be their own bosses was a major draw as well. "We risked all of our life savings into this venture," Jim said. "We had learned not to be afraid of taking chances. We were convinced that, if we failed, we would simply get up and try again. Too many of us are not living our dreams, because we are living our fear of failure."

W&N Enterprises is an impressive operation, and currently employs 220 people throughout Grant and Luna counties. The Nennichs have built for success by keeping vital functions in-house and under their own eyes — from Loss Prevention, Data Processing, and Marketing and Merchandising, to Training, Advertising, Remodeling, and Public Relations departments.

"We recognize that our greatest asset is our people," Jim said. "W&N Enterprises has made a continuing effort to provide for employee growth with programs such as bonus and icentives, (and) training and development. "We are locally owned and operated stores in the community, and that sets us apart from our competitors," he pointed out. "We provide value and attributes that customers want and need. We constantly evaluate the market and focus on the needs of our customers.

"Remember, shoot for the moon — and if you miss, you will still be among the stars!"

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Eickhoff

WRITTEN BY CRAIG SMITH PHOTOS BY JESSE OCHOA

Moving to southwestern New Mexico in 2002 was a happy step for Jon and Susie Eickhoff.

They've remained passionate about the region, its amenities,

and their two highly successful businesses ever since.

"Jon and I owned a fastpaced, high-energy, engineering From: Michigan services company in Michigan Date: 2002 when we decided to start looking for a place to retire to," said Susie, who holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. "We decided to check out southern New Mexico," and eventually chose Silver City.

"We liked the many days of sunshine, the four gentle seasons, the arts and cultural aspects of the area, the wide open spaces, and having the Gila National Forest as a very special place to explore," Susie explained. "We also found the people to be very warm and friendly, and we felt welcome!"

In 2008, the Eickhoffs started Georgetown Cabins Resort, a getaway retreat for couples. They took in their first clients in on Valentine's Day, 2009. Located in the heart of the Gila National Forest, the gated, off-the-grid facility offers privacy, peace, and plenty of comfort.

"Each of our six cabins has an open floor plan design, with large windows and patio doors to bring in the natural beauty and views," Susie said. "All one needs when staying with us is their food, drinks, and overnight bags. Everything else is here," including opportunities for sight-seeing, hiking, bird-watching, star-gazing, or just relaxing.

Susieville Cattle Company began in 2009. It is located on the Thistle Dew Ranch near Faywood, New Mexico, and provides fine grassfed beef from a small herd of top-flight Criollo cattle. The animals have access both to fine pastureland and open-range grazing areas, and the meat is harvested and prepared with deep respect for the product. Currently, it is available at nine specialty food stores and a restaurant covering an area from Willcox, Arizona to Ruidoso, New Mexico.

"We find the Silver City area to be a great place for us and our businesses," Susie said. "We’ve learned that hard work and perseverance, staying on the leading edge, and providing superior customer service are some of the keys to being successful."

For more information, call 575-534-4529 or visit susieville.com and georgetowncabinsresort.com.

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Allen Townsend has been delivering top-notch customer service all his professional life, and it's his motto, his passion, and his pleasure. As a major Allstate Insurance agent, he fulfills that goal by providing clients with the best insurance products available, and the perTownsend Insurance sonal attention to back them up.

Agency "I started in business in the early 1990s," Townsend said. "I had my own contracting business beginning in 1998, in Tucson." After he sold that company and moved to Silver City some 12 years ago, he began another business. "But I was doing a lot of travelling, and I wanted to stay closer to home. So I bought the (insurance) agency in 2015."

Townsend offers a full range of insurance options to suit every customer's needs, from

auto, life, home, and business insurance to retirement insurance, recreational water craft coverage, and landlord's and renter's insurance. And he tailors every policy and package to individual specifications.

From: Tucson, Arizona "I've been in the customer service industry most of Date: 2005 my life, and I've always enjoyed helping people," he said. "The whole point is to have great customer relationships — building trust by offering people products that are great products at a fair price, and being there for them when they really need you.

"They're buying a promise, and at the time of need, you need to make sure that promise is fulfilled — to take care of them."

Townsend's business covers all of New Mexico, and Arizona as well. "Some people have summer homes in Silver City. They live in Tucson or Phoenix and come over here.

So we do landlord policies or secondary home policies. We can be an 800-number type of business, with an agent available at any time you need them."

"I love Silver City," he added. It's great to have the agency here in a home-town community." And, he enjoys being an active member of that community — from being a volunteer fire fighter and Chamber of Commerce member, to speaking to participants in the Alive @ 25 driving education classes.

The Townsend agency is at 905 N. Hudson Street. Call 888-223-6611 or 575-538-3744, or email to allentownsend@allstate.com.

He'll be glad to hear from you.

Allen

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Cactus Jacks & Smokey Joe’s West

From: Richfield, Utah Date: 2013

If you're looking for very good gluten-free food, both from the grill and for the grocery cart, then Cactus Jack's is the place for you. And if you're in the market for e-cigarettes or tobacco products, then Smokey Joe's West is an ideal destination.

You won't have to travel far between the stores: Both are located at 1307 N. Pope St. in Silver City.

They are the brain-children of Tonia Nielson and

A variety of dining experiences Cozy hotels San Vicente Creek Walk Live entertainment and movies Galleries and specialty shops Silver City Museum 575-534-1700 • silvercitymainstreet.com Funded by Silver City Lodgers Tax

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Fine Dinin Steaks - Seafood - Pastas - Salads Gluten Free Entrées Decadent Homemade Desserts Fine Wine - Beer Full Catering & Event Planning

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Trent Bohl, who moved here some four years ago from Richfield, Utah. The couple opened Smokey Joe's in May 2014, and Cactus Jack's began operations in November 2016.

Prior to relocating to Silver City, Tonia worked as principal office administrator for a major lending business. Trent was a specialist in turning around struggling car dealerships and making them profitable. They both went gluten-free four years ago in response to health problems, which cleared up completely under their new regimen. Now, they are glad to make that food and lifestyle opportunity available to others.

"Cactus Jack's is just starting," Trent said, "and the nice thing about that is, it has given us some time to maintain quality as we develop our people and our processes. I've been happy with how we're gaining."

Smokey Joe's is flourishing as well. "I would suspect, just from the traffic I see in and out of there, we're probably at 3,000 active customers," he said..

What accounts for business success? Trent had ready answers.

"Number one is quality control," he stressed.

"And, training is really important. But the best thing a person can do is be consistent, and do a good job. We're pushing customer friendly — we're walking people out to their cars with their groceries. We're kind of how grocery stores should be, before they became too big.

"The people who come to my stores are great people. As long as I can keep great people coming back in, it seems to attract more great people."

And, Silver City is living up to their expecttions, privately as well as professionally. "It’s a beautiful place, and it's got way cool people. And the temperature's right!"

For more information, come by Cactus Jack's or Smokey Joe's, or call or 575-956-9590. Cactus Jack's Website is cactusjacksgf.com.

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Silver City and Grant County are recognized as the Best in numerous quality of life issues, all of which are packaged in the warmth of a small-town atmosphere. Great weather, incredible opportunities for outdoor experiences, an intriguing history, a mature and exciting arts community, the full gamut of educational offerings and strong business and industrial opportunities have contributed to the lifestyles of area natives and attracted a diverse array of newcomers from other parts of the nation.

The historic areas of the county include tastefully renovated homes from previous eras and lots of opportunities for those willing to make the effort to bring older structures up to current living expectations. Silver City has an inviting collection of Victorian homes from the late 1800s and early 1900s, many of which have been restored to their previous state of elegance and stature. There remain homesteads and sprawling ranch-style homes throughout the county that deliver spacious country living opportunities. Well-cared for homes and small clusters of new construction can be found in Hurley, Bayard, Santa Clara, Mimbres and the Cliff/Gila area.

Upscale developments have been carefully laid out in the mountains and foothills surrounding Silver City. Mediterranean and Southwestern-style homes are prevalent in some subdivisions and quite varied in others. Curbside recycling in-town and the 360 days of sunshine has fostered more solar and renewable designs, making Silver City a mecca for sustainable living.

Bargains are plentiful on existing homes, developed properties and raw acreage. Many of the major and small independent realty companies are available throughout the county.

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Birding

Catwalk/Mogollon Trip

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Mimbres Culture Heritage Site

Offered by United Country Mimbres Realty, Inc.

HISTORIC DISTRICT Downtown Area Elegant older homes, some Victorian style.

Close to galleries, shops and restaurants.

Homesites: N/A Res: $112-$350k [6]

Gila Regional Medical Center

Grant County Airport

Offered by United Country Mimbres Realty, Inc.

UNIVERSITY DISTRICT University Area Well-built older homes surrounding WNMU, often of brick or adobe with mature yards.

Homesites: N/A Res: $62-$300k [11]

Offered by Better Homes & Gardens Silver City

LITTLE WALNUT RD Northwest Foothills Spacious homes with spectacular Mountain Views off Little Walnut Rd. Homesites: N/A [0] Res: $235-320k [3]

Offered by Southwest Real Estate.

COTTAGE SAN Northwest Older homes near St. Mary’s Academy, newer custom-built homes above Bear Mountain Lodge.

Homesites: $24-62k [3] Res: $41.3-775k [9]

Offered by Re/Max

SILVER HEIGHTS North An earlier subdivision just north of the schools.

Moderate and higher priced homes.

Homesites: N/A Residences: $55-$190k

Offered by Re/Max Silver Advantage

INDIAN HILLS North Large subdivision in the juniper and oak-covered hills on the north side.

Homesites: $24-53k [2] Residences: $173-$325k.

Offered by United Country Mimbres Realty, Inc.

SILVER HILLS North An earlier subdivision just north of the schools.

Moderate and higher priced homes.

Homesites: N/A Residences: $55-$240k

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Offered by Enchantment Realty

DOS GRIEGOS Northern Mountains Custom-built homes on wooded lots with views overlooking Silver City.

Homesites: $91.4 [2] Res: $307-500k[2] PANORAMA DRIVE North Mountain & valley views, homes in the vicinity of hospital and schools.

Homesites: N/A[0] Residences: $215-250k BRANDING IRON Northwest Foothills Great wooded views.

Wooded lots some with vistas others secluded Homesites: N/A Residences: 80-$330k

Offered by Better Homes & Gardens Silver City

ENCHANTED TRAIL Northern Mountains Custom designed homes on forested lots. Some with vistas, others secluded.

Homesites: $70k Residences: $160-$500k

Offered by Smith Real Estate Company

PINOS ALTOS Northern Mountains Homes scattered through the ponderosa forest surrounding a quaint historic village.

Homesites: $50k Residences: $295 [1]

Offered by Enchantment Realty

SANTA CLARA East, Mining District Homes and building sites in Manhattan Park and on Old Race Track Road.

Homesites: $30-113 [7] Res: $20-$118k [6] ARENAS VALLEY East, Highway 180 Older and custom-built homes in grasslands bordering an elk preserve to the north.

Homesites: N/A [0] Res: $78-$277 [8]

Offered by Re/Max Silver Advantage

SUNRISE ESTATES East Moderately-priced homes in lightly wooded rolling foothills.

Homesites: $35k [0] Residences: $210k [0] CANYON COUNTRY ESTATES East 10-acre lots just minutes from town.

Wells, electric and phone on property.

Homesites: $60k [0] Residence: N/A [0]

Offered by XYZ Ranch Estates

XYZ RANCH ESTATES Northeast 5-acre lots, 3 miles from Silver City. Rolling hills, wooded lots, site built homes or new manufactured housing-subject to covenants.

Homesites: $75k [1] Residences: $440 [1]

Offered by Thompson Real Estate

BAYARD East, Mining District Moderately-priced homes in a progressive community with its own school district.

Homesites: $9-12k [2] Res: $8.5-$150k [12]

Offered by United Country Mimbres Realty, Inc.

HURLEY East, Mining District Originally a company town; new development in progress. Near Grant County Airport.

Homesites: N/A [0] Residences: $12-$82k

Hanover, Offered by Better Homes & Gardens Silver City

Close to Silver City but Secluded Country Feel.

Offered by Wagon Wheel Realty

Offered by Action Realty, LLC

LAKE ROBERTS Northeast Homes and forested sites below the lake and broad, open vistas above.

Homesites: N/A [0] Res: $82-103k [2]

BUCKHORN Northwest Rolling grasslands, cottonwood trees and views of the Mogollon Mountains.

Homesites: $31.5k [1] Residences: $184k [1]

Hanover, Offered by My Real Estate Company

SAN LORENZO Northeast A rustic village with a historic mission church in the Mimbres Valley farming region.

Homesites: $50k [1] Residences: $300k [1]

Large Pricate Sites Big Rig Friendly Full Hookups Furnished Casitas Fre WiFi Croups Welcome!

CLIFF, GILA Northwest Homes and sites along the Gila River and Turkey Creek. Schools and a county fair.

Homesites: $15-47k [2] Res: $95-144k [4] MOGOLLON VISTA Northwest A development near Cliff.

Views of the Mogollon mountain range.

Homesites: $40k [0] Residences: N/A [

575-534-4277 2040 Memory Lane Silver City, NM 88061

Offered by United Country Mimbres Realty, Inc.

Offered by La Paloma Real Estate

MIMBRES VALLEY Northeast Homes, building sites and an airstrip. Farming valley becomes forested near the Continental Divide.

Homesites: $8-$74k [7] Res: $45-328.2k [15] OAKWOOD ESTATES West Affordable housing in a grassland development five minutes from downtown.

Homesites: N/A [0] Residences: $79k [1]

SILVER ACRES South Higher-end homes near the country club and golf course, affordable housing along the ridges.

Homesites: $3.5-47k [2] Res: $40-385k [6]

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TYRONE South Affordable housing, picturesque townsite with parks.

Homesites: $75-240 [2] Res: $50-$140k [11]

is a non-profit organization.

100% of ReStore proceeds go towards repairing homes for those in need with our home repair program. ReStore runs strictly on donations given to us by the community. ReStore is a giant recycling center. Items donated to the ReStore are re-sold, re-purposed, and recycled. ReStore saves TONS of unwanted items from entering the landfill all year long. Please help us in our efforts to recycle. Bring your useable items to the ReStore first, not the landfill.

OAK COUNTRY South 10-acre lots, 7 miles from Silver City. Rolling hills, many oak trees. Homesites: N/A [0] Residences: N/A [0] WHITE SIGNAL Southwest Homesites: $48 [1] Residences: $300k [1]

Offered by Better Homes & Gardens Silver City

WIND CANYON ESTATES West A spacious development with wooded areas. Westward views of the Burro Mountains.

Homesites: $48 [1] Residences: $649k [1]

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We Accept: Furniture, Hardware, Appliances, Household Items.

BURRO MOUNTAINS Southwest Homes and sites also located in bear grass and lightly wooded foothills of the Burro Mountains.

Homesites: $30-65k [2] Homes: $44-525k [3] Silver City, New Mexico Š2017. Stats provided by the Silver City Regional Multiple Listing Service. www.silvercityrealtors.org

Miss a Day, Miss a Deal!

The more you donate the more homes Habitat is able to help those in need of home repair.

Call to schedule a pickup (575) 534-9727

704 W. Market St. Silver City, NM Open Wed-Fri 1-4pm & Sat 9am-1pm

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A Lifestyle for Everyone WRITTEN BY CISSY McANDREW I PHOTO BY JOE BURGESS

Grant County is an overlay of five life zones... creating the greatest diversity of habitats, flora, fauna, mammals, and invertibrates (and building sites) in North America. Beginning with the Northern tip of the Sierra Madre Mountains and continuing north to the High Chihuahuan and Sonorian Desert Grasslands, Riparian Forests (cottonwood and willow), Woodlands (pinon and juniper), Lower Montane (ponderosa and gambel oak) and Upper Montane (evergreen/mixed conifer) of the Rockie Mountain Forest.

You can choose from desert to mountain top, and in-town to back country settings to build, buy or rent your dream home. Styles vary from nineteenth century adobe, brick, and Victorian residences located in Historic Districts, to Craftsman bungalows, ranches, commercial, contemporary, and traditional Southwest designs. The Downtown area is also experiencing a building re-purposing and restoration movement, as new owners are creating specialty shops, live/work spaces, and loft housing.

Active and passive solar systems are cost effective, and energy efficient building techniques (paired with the region's low utility rates and property taxes) make for comfortable and affordable living. Property values range from under $100,000 to over a million dollars, it all depends on what you are looking for. Silver City is also known for its sustainability programs including curbside recycling of 1-7 plastics, milk cartons, tin, aluminum, steel, paper, newspaper, magazines and phone books. The cardboard is separated and converted into blown cellulose insulation for local installation.

New Mexico is unique as there is still plenty of open space and uninterrupted panoramic vistas (some over 100 miles).

Local professionals can assist you with accessibility, infrastructure and water availability research and verification before purchasing any real estate. Regional lenders can provide personal service to help you through the funding process and, keep the money here at home.

If you are searching for an active, friendly community that “feels right”, it is time to come visit Silver City/Grant County. We are sure you’ll find, “this is the place”.

A Complete Selection of Flooring & Window Coverings

Mon.-Fri. 9am to 5pm • Sat. By Appointment

575-388-9002 • 1302 North Hudson Street Silver City, NM 88061 • Fax: 575-388-1695 • fthinteriors1@qwestoffice.net

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Michael D. Rowse Agent

575.597.0206 Mike.Rowse@fbfs.com

I make insurance simple.®

Auto | Home | Life | Annuities | Health Farm/Ranch | Crop | Business | College | Retirement

215 W. College Ave. Silver City, NM 88061

Farm Bureau Property & Casualty Insurance Company* | Western Agricultural Insurance Company* | Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company* *Company providers of Farm Bureau Financial Services Health insurance policies are underwritten by an insurance company that is not affiliated with our companies.

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Western New Mexico University’s main campus is located on a hill, looking over the historic Silver City community.

Founded in 1893, WNMU began as a teacher’s school and throughout the next century it would grow into a comprehensive university with over 70 fields of study and several fully online programs. Today, WNMU serves the people of the southwest region looking to earn associate, baccalaureate and master degrees.

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Popular programs include business, education, criminal justice, occupational therapy and social work. WNMU is fully accredited with secondary accreditations for programs including early childhood education and nursing.

On the field, the Mustangs compete in NCAA Division II sports including basketball, football, volleyball, softball, tennis, cross country and golf. The university’s proximity to the Gila Wilderness make it an ideal university for students looking to explore the outdoors.

Outside the classroom, WNMU is a hub of arts and culture for the community, offering weekly concerts and artist lecture series with proclaimed visiting performers.

Senior citizens take advantage of the many workshops and courses offered by the Western Institute for Lifelong Learning. For a nominal annual fee, area residents take unlimited one-day classes on a wide-range of subjects including cooking, pottery and movie history.

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S I L V E R C I T Y. . . A T Y O U R S E R V I C E

Manzanita Ridge

Silver City Food Co-op Market Cafe

Don Juan’s Burritos

Calvary Chapel

Paws Cause

Vicki’s Eatery

RE/MAX Silver Advantage

New Church of the Southwest Desert

The Silver Clipper

Eagle Mail Services

Sunshine Gal T-Shirts

Kiss MY Glass

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SILVER CITY FOOD CO-OP MARKET CAFE

DON JUAN’S BURRITOS

CALVARY CHAPEL OF SILVER CITY

High end furniture and accessories from America’s finest resorts and hotels.

107 N. Bullard St. (575) 388-1158 PAWS CAUSE We want to expand and build a new Adoption Center. Pleae help.

108 N. Bullard, SC NM Open Wed - Sat 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Call for more information Mary (575) 538-9261

THE SILVER CLIPPER Regulars • Fades • Flat Tops Razor Fades • Beard Trims Tuesday - Friday 7a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday 7 a.m. - 1p.m.

417 N. Bullard St. Silver City, NM 88061 (575)956-5527 www.thesilverclipperbarbershop.com

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Organic deli, sandwiches, gifts, gourmet foods.

Open Wed - Sun, 8:30am - 3:30pm

www.silvercityfoodcoop.com 614 N. Bullard St. (575) 956-6487 VICKI’S EATERY Breakfast Sat & Sun Lunch Mon-Sat Dinner Fri & Sat www.vickiseatery.com

Mon - Fri 6 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Sat-Sun 7 a.m. -3 p.m.

418 Silver Hts. Blvd (575) 538-5440 Next to Chili Bowl Restaurant

RE/MAX SILVER ADVANTAGE

3001 Hwy. 90 S (575) 388-1031

Our experts can help you relocate with ease! www.realestatesilvercitynm.com

BENNETT STREET

314 E. 14th St. (575)538-3847

(575) 313-5891 14TH STREET

EAGLE MAIL SERVICES USP, FEDEX, Postal Store, Copies, Mail Boxes, Fax, Notary.

Open Mon - Fri 9-5

2311 Ranch Club Rd. (575) 388-1967

A non-denominational church teaching through the Bible.

Worship: Thurs. 6:30pm, Sun. 8:30am & 10:30 am. www.calvarysilver.com

SUNSHINE GAL T-SHIRTS Tell It Like It Is! “New Mexico, It’s not new and It’s not Mexico!” Quality, brand name, silkscreened t-shirt. Adult sizes: Small thru 3 XLG. $20. ea. includes Priority Mail shipping. For complete Ordering Instructions, please send email to: sunshinegalnm@yahoo.com

NEW CHURCH OF THE SOUTHWEST DESERT No matter where you are on your spiritual journey, refresh, renew, and restore your spirit.

11:30 am Worship 1 pm Study www.newchurchwdesert.com

1300 Bennett St. (575) 519-2579 KISS MY GLASS Residential Window Cleaning

(575) 200-8793

Retirement &

Do you Experience any of these Symptoms?

• Digestive Issues • Keratosis Pilaris (also known as Chicken Skin) • Fatigue • Autoimmune Disease • Arthritis • Hormone Imbalance • Migraine Headaches • Inflammation • Mood Issues Only some of the symptoms Associated with Gluten Intolerance

Food and Knowledge For Better Living

Cactus Jacks Organic Neighborhood Grocery & Grill PLUS Smoothies & Coffee Order online www.CactusJacksGF.com 1307 N. Pope Street • Silver City, NM •(575) 538-5042

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Retirees from around the country have found a place in the sun in Silver City. It is no surprise — a mild climate, friendly people, good medical facilites and reasonable living costs are perfect complements to an active retirement lifestyle.

Silver City’s historic district is home to coffee shops, restaurants, bookstores, galleries and antique shops. The nearby Gila National Forest offers birding, fishing, hiking and biking opportunities and the 18-hole Silver City Golf Course is open all year.

Some local events like the annual Tour of the Gila, Silver City Blues Festival, Wild, Wild West Pro Rodeo and Silver City CLAY Festival are nationally famous.

Silver City has a very active senior community that participates in a variety of activities, from exercise programs to knitting, beads and art classes. Volunteerism for seniors is a key ingredient of the local lifestyle and extremely important for art and performance openings and celebrations, operation of the hospital, museum and visitor center and programs for needy individuals, to mention only a few.

The variety of housing options here will suit almost any retiree. Developments specifically for seniors and assisted living facilities are also available.

Topping it all off are the beautiful sunsets, clear air, quiet forests, lakes and mountains which are included with every Silver City retirement package.

Our Prime Focus is Real Food That’s Gluten Free

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G M A great climate for outdoor activities, low-stress lifestyles and impressive medical options are among the reasons that Norman Crampton includes Silver City and Grant County in the 50 Healthiest Places to Live and Retire in the United States. The 6000-foot elevation (7,000 in Pinos Altos) and the usually dry southwest air translate to plenty of sunshine and temperatures that are not too cold and not too hot – often touted as one of the best climates in the United States.

With over three million acres of forest in Silver City’s backyard, crisscrossed by 1500 miles of hiking trails and 310 species of birds, the opportunity for outdoor activity is a major stress beater. Silver City even has its own set of trails and open spaces in case you don’t want to venture too far from a hot meal and soft bed. The Boston Hill views overlooking Silver City are nothing less than inspiring.

For those preferring indoor routines, there are a host of gyms; classes for exercise, dance, yoga and water aerobics; health food stores and restau-

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rant menus; and, of course, the healthy art of shopping in the historic district.

Silver City’s attributes are also a major attraction for excellent medical professionals, both general practitioners and specialists.

Cancer treatment, obstetrics and gynecology care, options for bariatric patients, delivery choices, elderly care and even the availability of trained hospice personnel exceed the opportunities usually reserved for much larger communities. Quality care for every age group in a four-county region is centrally located in Silver City. Should guidance be required, you’ll be equally impressed by the genuine concern expressed at every step along the way – a major benefit of smalltown living.

GILA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

In 1884, a Silver City sewing club set their sights on establishing quality health care in a regional hospital. Ladies Hospital was born.

From these humble roots grew today’s Grant County-owned Gila Regional Medical Center (GRMC), a 68-bed, not-for-profit, acute care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission and is Medicare certified.

GRMC provides a comprehensive range of emergency, medical, diagnostic and surgical services. As home to the Gila Regional Cancer Center and the Surgical Center, its patientcentered approach serves southwestern New Mexico and eastern Arizona. Care at GRMC includes a behavioral health unit, a preventative cardiologist, an interventional pain specialist and a fully-equipped wellness center.

Sunset Vista assisted living

Serving those who require assistance with the activities of daily living.

• Caregivers Check on Residents Round the Clock • Nurse on Staff • Consulting Pharmacist • Home Health and Physical Therapists Available • Group and One-On-One Exercise Programs • Full Structured Activity Program • Medical Assistance with Transportation Available

TheAlternative to Nursing HomeCare.

• Have Trust in us with your Loved ones.

• We can show you that we are a licenced facility.

• When you can't be here with them we can.

• Our Facility meets or exceeds all state requirements.

• Home is adjacent to Gila Regional Medical Center property.

• Rest assured this Home above all sees to our residents needs.

• We offer very competitive rates.

3650 N. Fowler Ave. • Silver City, NM 88061

575.538.9095

Santa Clara assisted living

Serving those who require assistance with the activities of daily living.

Carethat Feels likeHome

• Caregivers Check on Residents Round the Clock • Nurse on Staff • Consulting Pharmacist • Home Health and Physical Therapists Available • Group and One-On-One Exercise Programs • Full Structured Activity Program • Medical Assistance with Transportation Available • Have Trust in us with your Loved ones.

• We can show you that we are a licenced facility.

• When you can't be here with them we can.

• Our Facility meets or exceeds all state requirements.

• Rest assured this Home above all sees to our residents needs.

• We offer very competitive rates.

15 Fort Bayard Rd. • Santa Clara, NM 88026

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For Dr. Norman Ratliff III, M.D., and his wife, Heidi Schroeder, the successful practice of medicine is a combination of knowledge, experience, ethics, compassion, and teamwork. Dedicated to providing the highest quality of patient care at Gila Cardiology and Gila Regional Medical Center, the couple and their family also are active members of the Silver City community.

Dr. Ratliff studied and received his M.D. degree at the University of Minnesota and the Minneapolis Heart Institute. He is board certified in Cardiology,

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Okay Harold

ODOCHA MD, FACS

Board Certified in General Surgery Formerly an Associate Professor of Surgery and Chief of Liver Transplantation at Howard University, Washington DC. Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, UNM Medical School & helping train young doctors at HMS Residency program in surgical care

General and Transplantation Surgery Vascular Access Wound Care Advanced training in • Liver • Kidney • Pancreas • Small Bowel Transplantation

Also: Chronic constipation, cancer, diabetes, hernias, debilitating ulcerating wounds, hemorrhoids, hepatitis, cirrhosis of the liver, disorders of the thyroid gland, gall bladder, kidney, pancreas and other disorders following major and minor trauma.

Surgical Offices of Okay Harold Odocha MD PC 1302 Unit A, East 32nd Street • Silver City, NM 88061 email: oodocha@surgicalofficesoho.com

Office: 575-956-6633 • Fax: 575-956-6615

Gila Eyecare, Inc. Nicholas M. Mittica Jr., M.D. American Board of Ophthalmology Physician and Surgeon 604 West Spring St. Silver City, NM 88061

575-388-4464 www.gilaeyecare.com

The Grant County Veterans Memorial Business & Conference Center Plan your next Meeting in Scenic Silver City

• Over 25,000 sq. ft. of space • Banquet Room • Training Rooms • Conference Rooms • Wi-Fi throughout • Phone and data availability 3031 Hwy. 180 E • Silver City, NM 800.548.9378 • 575.538-3785

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Nuclear Cardiology, Echocardiography, and Cardiac CT Angiography. Heidi Schroeder has been board certified in Echocardiography since 2001 and trained at the Mayo Clinic. Their collegial and professional approach to their work has helped them serve tens of thousands of patients over the years, including more than 2,200 here last year.

"During my internal medicine residency, I was fortunate to be able to work with several of the top cardiologists in the country," Dr. Ratliff said.

"This stimulated my interest in cardiology. My father was also the chief of cardiovascular pathology at the Cleveland Clinic for many years, and I am sure this had some influence on me."

When it comes to dealing with patients, the human part of the equation is as important as the medical side, he said. "I always use the example of what is inscribed above the entrance to Massachusetts General Hospital: 'The secret in caring for the patient is caring about the patient.' Every patient has a unique story, and if the physician wants to treat the patient effectively, they must actively listen in order to understand that story.

"I then always make an effort to involve the patient in their own care decisions. I also believe in the importance of a positive outlook by the patient and family members. I have seen multiple cases where this has had beneficial effects."

Heidi Schroeder likewise had early family exposure to the realities of heart health and disease. "When I was 14, my father received a heart transplant at the Mayo Clinic, the seventh one performed there," she said. "When I was a senior in high school, my sister died due to complications from aortic valve surgery. The experience of having a loved one gain years of life and another lost too soon, inspired me to go into the field of cardiology — specifically, echocardiography."

When not immersed in their rewarding work, Dr. Ratliff and his wife, along with their family and their black Labrador Retriever, Bear, "enjoy desert adventures," he said, "including places such as Saddle Rock Canyon, fishing at Bill Evans Lake, and the many hiking trails in the area. Having moved from a much colder climate, we really just enjoy being outside."

Heidi Schroeder agreed. "Although we trained and worked at large academic medical centers for many years, we have found something we truly love in Silver City — and that is the personal connection we feel with our patients and co-workers."

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12 Convenient Locations 1810 N. Swan • Silver City, NM 88061 (575) 388-4020 501 N. Gold St • Deming, NM 88030 (575) 546-3992

1111 Tom Foy Blvd. • Bayard, NM 88023 (575) 537-3681

402 Tom Foy Blvd. • Bayard, NM 88023 (575) 537-7000 801 N Hudson St. • Silver City, NM 88061 (575) 534-4844 801 N Hudson St. • Silver City, NM 88061 (575) 534-4844

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GilaCliff Dwellings National Monument

"Home to an ancient culture" WRITTEN BY JOE BURGESS I PHOTO BY LEANNE #NUDSEN A lush, secluded canyon marks the path. A shady brook runs year round from the heart of a vast mountain wilderness, once called home by an ancient people. It is here at the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument that visitors can trace the footsteps of the Mogollon culture that lived in the high sheltered dwellings nearly 700 years ago. Their lives were consumed by making tools and pottery, farming, gathering nuts and berries, hunting and fishing.

Though the Mogollon people had lived in the surrounding area for many centuries, the cliff dwellings themselves were built in the late 13th century. Within 10 years, the tribe had constructed 4 rooms inside six natural caves. Some rooms served ceremonial purposes, while others were used as living and storage spaces.

The national monument, which includes a visitor center, campgrounds, and a small interpretive center, is located at the northern end of a 100 mile paved loop road that splits the nation’s first wilderness area.

LOCATION The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is located 44 miles north of Silver City on NM15.

MORE INFORMATION The Gila Cliff Dwellings Visitor Center (575) 536-9461 www.nps.gov gicl.

Silver City Grant Co. Chamber of Commerce (575) 538-3785 www.silvercity.org Murray Ryan Visitor Center (575) 538-5555 www.southwestnewmexico.org

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Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce The gateway to information on visiting, living, retiring, vacationing and doing business in Southwestern New Mexico

(800) 548-9378 (575) 538-3785

www.SilverCity.org Celebrating 117 Years

Located in the downtown historic district.

• Affordable Rates • 19 Rooms & Suites • New Ground Floor Suite • Continental Breakfast • Wi-Fi • Cable Flat Screen TV • Special Meeting & Event Room • Locally Owned & Operated 106 W. Broadway • Silver City, NM 88061

575-388-1811

www.silvercitypalacehotel.com

Reminiscent of a small hotel in the European Tradition.

Visit Ol West Gallery & Mercantile next door.

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Pinos Altos

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Trail of the Mountain Spirits National Scenic By-Way

"Once a rip-roaring gold-mining camp"

Nestled in the tall pines near Pinos Altos, just 7 miles north of Silver City, NM. 15 Two-Story Cabins with all amenities and Beautiful Lodge with kitchen available for Special Events.

Imagine the possibilities!

Wedding Destination Anniversary Celebrations Family Group Reunions Workshops & Group Meetings • Gift Shop • Crackling Fireplaces • Secluded Balconies • Relaxing Porches • Hot Tub in Cabana

•Satellite TV • Cabins with kitchens are available.

575.388.4501 888.388.4515 Make reservations & view availability online

www.BearCreekCabins.com 88 Main Street • 4766 Hwy 15 (mailing only) Pinos Altos, NM 88053

LOCATION Starting and finishing in Silver City, the trail loop heads north on NM15, east and south on NM35, west on NM152 and north on US180.

MORE INFORMATION Murray Ryan Visitor Center (575) 538-5555 www.southwestnewmexico.org Grant County Business and Conference Center (575) 574-0070 • www.grantcountynm.com

At 7,000 feet, the Trail of the Mountain Spirits National Scenic Byway passes through the quaint village of Pinos Altos, once a rip-roaring gold-mining camp and county seat, while just beyond, the peaceful Mimbres River Valley supports orchards and remnants of prehistoric cultures.

Geronimo, an Apache medicine man, was a fierce warrior hunted by the armies of both Mexico and the United States. A monument recognizing his birth near the headwaters of the Gila River north of Silver City was erected at the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Visitor Center. Another describes his final surrender at Skeleton Canyon in New Mexico’s boot heel west of Rodeo.

The byway winds through rugged mountain forests, crisscrossing the Continental Divide where Geronimo undoubtedly honed his skills for hunting and avoiding capture. It skirts Lake Roberts, crosses the Gila and Mimbres Rivers and passes mission churches, a large open pit mine and Fort Bayard Historic District and National Cemetery that once supported Buffalo Soldiers that protected against the illusive Indians.

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"Metal walkways cling to canyon walls"

Glenwood on US 180 is the hub for the Catwalk National Recreation Trail that consists of a picnic area shaded by large cottonwood trees and a narrow canyon with metal walkways clinging to the bluffs. The catwalks originally supported water pipes for gold mining operations. The trail continues deep into the Gila Wilderness for hearty hikers and horseback excursions. The ghost town of Mogollon is a picturesque turn-of-the-last-century mining camp with a transient population of three to six thousand miners. Due to its isolation, it had a reputation as one of the wildest mining towns in the west. A few buildings remain with a beautiful mountain setting. My Name is Nobody, starring Henry Fonda, was filmed there.

In the nearby county seat of Reserve, a bronze statue commemorates lawman Elfego Baca, who endured a 33-hour shootout in 1884 against incredible odds. The lawman emerged unscathed, earning himself a reputation as a force of reckoning. Disney released a miniseries in 1957 entitled The Nine Lives of Elfego Baca and later it was edited into a movie called Elfego Baca: Six Gun Law. Three national forests share borders within this sparsely populated land of mountain lakes, hiking trails and campsites. Snow Lake on the north edge of the Gila Wilderness and Quemado Lake just south of US60 are excellent trout waters where only electric boat motors are allowed.

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Clairmont. Ghost town 19 miles northeast of Glenwood.

Mogollon. Ghost town 13 miles northeast of Glenwood.

Cooney’s Tomb. Alma, 7 miles north of Glenwood. Burial of soldiers killed in a conflict with Apaches.

Snow Lake. In the Gila National Forest. Camping and fishing.

47 miles northeast of Glenwood.

Quemado Lake. Camping, fishing 11 miles south of Quemado.

Whitewater Canyon. 5 miles east of Glenwood.

LOCATION Reserve is located at the junction of NM 12 and the San Francisco River. Glenwood is located on US180 37 miles south of Reserve and 60 miles northwest of Silver City.

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Annual Quilt Show. 575-542-9646 Cowboy Poetry Fiesta. 575-542-9258 Lordsburg July 4th Activities & 5K Run. 575-542-3421 Rodeo 4th of July Celebration.

575-557-2295 Hidalgo County Fair, Rancho De Hidalgo, Parade & Carnival. 575-542-9291 Tejano Fest. Car/Bike Show. 575-574-5382 Discover Hidalgo. 575-542-9864 Lordsburg Light Parade 575-542-9864 Moonlight Madness 575-542-8844

Offering remnants of the old west, the Lordsburg Hidalgo County Museum captures the city’s beginnings as a railroad, agriculture and mining town, highlights the landing of Charles Lindbergh during his cross-county flight and displays a nationally-recognized collection of prisoner of war memorabilia from a nearby World War II POW camp.

Just two miles south of Lordsburg sits Shakespeare ghost town, a National Historic Site once roamed by the likes of Billy the Kid, Curly Bill Brocius, Russian Bill, John Ringo, Sandy King, Jim Hughes and the Clantons. The 1800s mining camp and Butterfield Trail stage stop boldly clings to its rip-roaring past.

Contact the Lordsburg - Hidalgo County Chamber to check on events and dates, as changes may occur throughout the year. 575-542-9864 • Fx: 575-542-9059 email: lordsburgcoc@gilanet.com

ATTRACTIONS Lordsburg Hidalgo Museum. This Old West museum documents the early history in which the nearby ghost towns took root. M-F 1-5 PM. 710 E 2nd St. 575-542-9086.

Rodeo. On the NM-AZ border in southern Hidalgo Co., Rodeo is a small art center with the Chiricahua Guild & Gallery located in an old Mission Church, and the Chiricahua Desert Museum with live reptile displays, a gift shop and gallery. The area offers facilities for travelers.

Redrock Wildlife Area. Located on the Gila River and is operated by the NM Game & Fish Dept. All animals are 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. Call for guided tour schedule. 575-542-9034 www.shakespeareghostown.com Steins Railroad Ghost Town. A living history. Contact for guided tours. steinsghosttown@gmail.com. www.steinsnmrailroadghosttown.webs.com or www. facebook.com/pg/Steins-NM-Railroad-Ghost Town Peloncillo Mountains Wilderness. Ragged and rugged, the historic Butterfield Stage Route forms the southern boundary.

LOCATION Lordsburg is located at the junction of I-10, US70 and NM90 near the Butterfield Trail stage stop of Shakespeare.

MORE INFORMATION Lordsburg Hidalgo County Chamber of Commerce (575) 542-9864 www.LordsburgHidalgoCounty.net email: lordsburgcoc@gilanet.com

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Welcome to West of Lordsburg, I-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.

Southwest of Lordsburg in the heart of New Mexico’s boot heel, The Chiricahua Desert Museum features one of the largest collections of live endangered reptiles in existence, Tell Hicks Wildlife prints, artifacts and Native American jewelry, as well as their own ECO herpetological books and clothing. The village of Rodeo showcases the work of local artisans at the Chiricahua Guild and Art Gallery in the old mission church.

North of Lordsburg, the Lower Gila Box Wilderness Study Area provides access to petroglyphs and 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.

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Plentiful sunshine and gorgeous geodes Deming and Luna County have bragging rights to mild weather and lots of sunshine. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy a list of activities that includes golf, hiking, rock hounding, birding and the Great American Duck Race. As the region with the nation’s most abundant sunlight, the county has also become a showplace for renewable energy – solar, wind and an impressive algae farm for producing the next generation of fuel oil.

Savvy gem and mineral collectors are well aware of Rockhound State Park, the local rock shops and related events. The park offers a visitor center and a wide range of amenities for campers, hikers and birders as well as a botanical and native pollinator garden. Spring Canyon, a secluded day use area where the birding is said to be especially good, LUNA COUNTY EVENTS Mar Camp Furlong Day at Pancho Villa is an extension of Rockhound. Two State Park in Columbus. 575-531-2711 Rockhound Roundup. 575-543-8915 other popular state parks include hisAug Great American Duck Race.

888-345-1125 www.demingduckrace.com toric Pancho Villa State Park near the Oct St. Clair Wine Festival. 575-546-1179 www.StClairVineyards.com Mexican border and City of Rocks, a Dec Christmas Light Parade in downtown Deming. 575-546-2674 short drive north.

Holiday Lights at Rockhound State Park.575-546-6182 Visitors can tour New Mexico’s ATTRACTIONS City of Rocks State Park. Rock formations formed over 34 largest vineyards and premier wineries million years ago during a volcanic eruption. Overnight campsites; visitor center; botanical garden; wildlife; hiking; and more. in Deming, and enjoy low-impact aeroLocated 30 miles NW of Deming on US 180 and NM 61.

575-536-2800 bic activity on a walking tour of the hisDeming Luna Mimbres Museum. Minerals, gems, frontier miltoric downtown district filled with itary history and Mimbres exhibits. 301 S. Silver.

575-546-2382. www.DemingLunaMimbresMuseum.com galleries, antique shops, coffee shops, an Luna Rossa Winery. 575-544-1160. www.LunaRossaWinery.com Rockhound State Park. Collect up to 15 lbs of rocks. The 250impressive museum and friendly people. acre park has picnic facilities; overnight camping; hiking trails; wildlife; and exhibits on local history of Buffalo Soldiers, Apache Indians and more. 14 miles SE of Deming. 575-546-6182 Saint Clair Winery & Visitor Center. 575-546-1179 www.stclairvineyards.com Spring Canyon State Park. Realize a serene beauty and complete sense of isolation. Picnicking facilities. Ibex, wild goats from Iran, may be encountered.

575-546-6182 www.cityofdeming.org Pancho Villa State Park. Located on the site of old Camp Furlong where Villa raided the U.S. This 61-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 mi. south of Columbus. 575-531-2686 Publisher’s Note: Documents are required for returning 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.

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.

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The visitor center for Rockhound and Spring Canyon State Parks explains the geologic history of the region and provides a glimpse into the desert animal and plant life.

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Deming is delightful. Deming is devoted to down-home values. And yes, Deming is ducky: As the site of the annual Great American Duck Race celebration held every August, the city attracts thousands of visitors as well as locals from the surrounding region. But it's even more notable for its yearround, warm-hearted welcome to individuals, families, and corporate entities. Whether you're driving by and stop to visit one of the city's many attractions; decide to retire here in the beckoning Southwestern New Mexican climate; or want to set up a business, Deming will greet you with open arms.

Deming, established in 1881 and incorporated in 1902, was the site of the famous "silver spike," placed on the rails in the town to mark the finishing of the second transcontinental railroad in the United States. Today it lies along Interstate 10 between Las Cruces and Lordsburg, a flourishing agricultural and business city. Deming is home to a Border Patrol training center as well as the world's biggest chile processing plant. The film industry has been drawn here as well: Movies including Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and Gas Food Lodging were shot around the region.

Tourism is a major draw for Deming. Whether you're interested in hiking or mountain biking the several state parks in the region, want to see local sites including the Mimbres Museum and Custom House and the Deming Arts Center, or just relax and enjoy the bracing climate, the city has something special for you.

Deming's population stands at just 15,000, while Luna County's total population is around 27,000. A major port of entry from Mexico is 33 miles south near Columbus, New Mexico.

Luna County is located within the northern reach of the Chihuahuan Desert, providing outstanding desert landscapes, brilliant sunsets and stunning night skies. The terrain embraces the Cooke’s Range, Floridas and Tres Hermanas mountain ranges. Luna County’s geography makes it an ideal location for current production of solar, wind and bio fuels alternative energy.

Let us take you on a tour of our county. Consider this a standing invitation. After all, nothing beats personal contact and first-hand experience.

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There is plenty to see, do, and enjoy in Deming. And for those who like the outdoor life, three close-by state parks offer excellent opportunities for walking, hiking, mountain biking, picnicking, and camping.

opposite: The Chihuahuan desert comes to life in the native plant garden at Rockhound State Park. opposite, top: A statue of Pancho Villa at Pancho Villa State Park, A pair of sotol cactus bloom near Spring Canyon unit of Rockhound State Park in the Florida Mountains southeast of Deming, and the annual Cabalgata Binaconal & Raid Day Commemoration held in March at the border at Columbus. above: City of Rocks State Park located between Deming and Silver City.

Rockhound State Park, which lies about 15 miles south and east of the city and 20 miles north of Chihuahua, Mexico, is located in the Little Florida Mountains. The range is only about 12 miles in length, but offers picturesque peaks reaching up to 7,000 feet. There are walking and hiking trails as well as plenty of unusual geology to observe. According to the New Mexico Tourism Department, "The stunning scenery of the Spring Canyon unit of the park provides a peaceful area for hiking or picnicking."

Located between Deming and Silver City, the one-square mile City of Rocks State Park is known, as the name implies, for its amazing rock formations. They form a veritable stone "city" where rock pinnacles tower over the surrounding area. The geological marvels, the result of volcanic activity nearly 35 million years ago followed by centuries of wind "sculpting," are separated from each other by open lanes that suggest city streets. The park is sited at 5,200 feet of elevation. There is a botanical garden and a visitors' center.

Finally, Spring Canyon State Park is a day-use area a few miles south of Rockhound. There are places for picnicking, and shelters and tables. According to some bloggers, you may be lucky enough to see Ibex, which were introduced into the area some years ago.

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Paolo D’Andrea in the Barrel Room where wines are aged up to five years.

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Inspired. Excellent. Inviting. Irresistible. And, of course, delicious.

Such are the superb wines of Luna Rossa Winery, produced from its 28 acres of vineyards in Deming. White wines, red wines, and blush wines — all are created with close attention to detail and technique, from grapevine culture, fruit growth, and harvesting, through the entire production and marketing process. No matter your choice, you won't go wrong, thanks to the genius of vintner Paolo D'Andrea and his wife and business partner, Sylvia D'Andrea.

Paolo, a native of Friuli in Italy, is the scion of four generations of wine growers and producers. A graduate of a noted college of viticulture in Spilimbergo, Italy, he came to the United States in 1986. He and Sylvia founded Luna Rossa, which means Red Moon in Italian, in 2001. Their wines are made solely from New Mexico grapes grown in the home soil of Deming. Some 7,000 cases are produced each year. The vintages have won many awards: Most recently, a 2009 Nebbiolo took a gold medal at the 2016 San Francisco International Wine Competition.

At its home in Deming, Luna Rossa is conveniently located just off I-10, and draws in many travelers as well as a cadre of local consumers. Besides its tasting room and retail sales, it hosts various live music and other events each month. It also is a favorite spot for wed-

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dings, corporate events, and other celebrations. Its Las Cruces restaurant location offers many wines and made-fromscratch Italian cuisine of the highest quality. Luna Rossa's products are available at its own home locations, through a wide range of regional merchants, and via a flourishing wine club.

For more information, visit lunarossawinery.com — and even better, go and have a taste for yourself. You'll then know why Sylvia and Paolo D'Andrea are true wine-producing royalty.

The Deming tasting room offers a warm setting where visitors can enjoy award winning wines with family and friends.

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LUNA COUNTY EVENTS Mar Camp Furlong Day at Pancho Villa State Park in Columbus. 575-531-2711 Rockhound Roundup. 575-543-8915 Aug Great American Duck Race. 888-345-1125 www.demingduckrace.com Oct St. Clair Wine Festival. 575-546-1179 www.StClairVineyards.com Dec Christmas Light Parade 575-546-2674 Holiday Lights at Rockhound State Park. 575-546-6182

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.DemingLunaMimbresMuseum.com Luna Rossa Winery. www.LunaRossaWinery.com 575-544-1160.

Rockhound State Park. Collect up to 15 lbs of rocks. The 250-acre park has picnic facilities; over-night 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 from Iran, may be encountered. 575-546-6182 www.cityofdeming.org 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 61-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 mi. south of Columbus.

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Publisher’s Note: Documents are required for returning 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.

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.

MORE INFORMATION Deming Visitor Center, 800 E. Pine St. 575-567-1962 • www.exploredeming.com demingvisitor@gmail.com Deming-Luna County Chamber of Commerce 800 E. Pine St.• 575-546-2674 www.exploredeming.com demingvisitor@gmail.com Deming Horizons is published by Zia Publishing Corp. PO Box 1248, 116 McKinney Rd, Silver City, NM 88062. Phone & Fax: 575-388-4444 email: info@ziapublishing.com Terri Menges President & Managing Director; Joseph Burgess Vice President & Photo Journalist; Arlyn Cooley Staff Accountant; Jesse Ochoa National Sales Manager & Photography except where noted; Craig Smith Writing except where noted; Robert Arias, Terri Menges, Debra Sutton Designers; Mary-Catherine Meek Advertising Sales; Laurie Findley, Hannah Magnuson Advisory Committee.

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CocaCola A Family Owned Business

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Long devoted to carrying a quality product while providing excellent customer service, the Deming Coca-Cola distributorship also is active in the regional community at every level.

"It began in 1934 — that would be with my grandmother," said owner Barbara Schultz of her family's relationship with the global giant. "It has stayed in the family ever since. My two stepsons are involved, and they are fourth generation. I grew up in Deming, and so did my kids.

"We serve Luna County, Hidalgo County, Grant County, and the very southern part of Catron County. We go to Glenwood, New Mexico, but no further north. We do go all the way to the Arizona border." That means the distributorship takes in Deming, Silver City, Columbus, Lordsburg, Animas, Rodeo, Hurley, and Bayard, among other locations.

"We try really hard to be involved in community events within all the counties we service," Schultz explained. "School activities, university activities, of course Chamber of Commerce activities. And any type of city events," such as the Duck Races in Deming, the Great Race in Silver City, and the Gila Bike Tour. "There's a pro rodeo that comes to Silver City. We're pretty involved in all of those things."

Deming Coca-Cola provides every variety of Coke product available, and it provides consistent service at every level.

"We feel like our customers come first, whether that's in delivery of product, maintaining product on the shelf, or maintaining any equipment we have placed," Schultz said. "We like it to be in good working order, and we have a service department to take care of any equipment we place."

Deming Coca-Cola is located at 2401 Atlantic Way SE. Hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, visit demingcoca-cola.com. opposite: Back row is Charley Schultz, Holly Schultz, and Sharon Andrews. Front row is Barbara Schultz and Diana Viera.

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Ted Kilroy Luna Precision Welding Edward "Ted" Kilroy of Luna Precision Welding is a man of parts. He is a master craftsman in welding on the one hand, and deeply involved in a worthy nonprofit organization on the other. His work in both areas is marked by a keen work ethic and complete dedication.

"I do a mixture of things," he said, when asked about his regular work. "I went to school for welding technology. I specialized in TIG welding" —tungsten inert gas welding, which is especially useful for working with stainless steel and aluminum. This is now Kilroy's specialty.

His output takes in aluminum motorcycle racing parts to farm machinery. He also does prototype work for unusual projects. "One time I did an all-in-one barbecue that transforms into a smoker and a table. I've done a little of pretty much everything, quite a few different things. A lot of people pick up ornamental wind-rotating pieces from the fair and they usually end up cracking. I do a lot of repairs like that."

Kilroy also contributes to the community and those in need. As an Eagle Scout himself, "I want to give back to the Boy Scouts, and start teaching welding this summer to Boy Scouts for a merit badge patch. Metal is the strongest material, but from time a lot of things break here and there, and it's important to be able to repair them, and to fabricate things from scratch."

As an avid motorcyclist, he is also heavily involved as a volunteer in adaptive motorsports. He is himself a paraplegic who uses a wheelchair, due to an accident involving an all-terrain vehicle some years ago. His main focus is The Bike Experience USA, founded in January 2016.

Its goal is to help disabled former motorcyclists, including veterans, to ride again through the use of adapted and modified motorcycles, with an emphasis on safety.

"I use a wheelchair full time and ride a Yamaha sportbike," Kilroy said, noting that he adapted his bike for hands-only use. He is especially interested in instructing others "in how to use the full hand controls without using their legs.

"Adaptive motorsports are very, very exciting. It's just about the freedom it gives a disabled rider, when you get on a bike and take off and go. You can feel the bike under you leaning from side to side — accelerate and stop. For that moment you're no longer disabled. You're just a rider. It gives them that rush and excitement.

"I love riding motorcycles and sharing that — helping people who have seen some of the darkest areas of humanity," he said. "I enjoy that the best."

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Bob Yacone Forghedaboudit Pizza

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If you're seeking the finest Italian food with East Coast savor, you can't do better than to eat at Forghedaboudit, Deming's first-rate Italian outpost.

The restaurant is the pride and joy of Kimberly Duncan and Bob Yacone, who are devoted to three ideals in their business: genuine commitment to genuine cookery, top quality preparation and service, and absolute freshness of the best ingredients. Bob is a native New Yorker, and Kimberly, a native of St. Louis, is one by adoption. Together they maintain the highest standards of downhome hospitality. The commitment is in the family: Their daughter, Caleigh, who has been with the restaurant from the start, is now attending the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y. Devoted to authentic New York Italian cuisine, Forghedaboudit prides itself on being the best in the region for dishes including hand-cut ribeye steaks, authentic Carbonara, lasagna, and ravioli, and other pasta fare.

There are many versions of pizza as well, assembled on Forghedaboudit's hand-made thin crust. The house tomato sauce, made fresh every day from six different California tomato varieties, is Bob's grandmother's authentic recipe from Italy.

Forghedaboudit has won national recognition, too: In the annual Buffalo Chicken Wing Festival in New York, the restaurant placed number two in the United States for their Maple Bacon Wings. And, Forghedaboudit took first prize for "Best Traditional Pizza, Southwest Region," at the 2017 International Pizza Exposition in Las Vegas — the Southwest Region includes California — as well as winning second prize nationally in the "Traditional Pizza" classification!

So if you are anywhere near Deming, New Mexico, stop in and experience Forghedaboudit and some prize-winning pizza and pasta. Because once you do, you'll never forget it.

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Laynee Kuenstler Family and Consumer Science and 4-H Agent Jack Bradford County Program Director If you know 4-H, you know about one of the most prominent and successful youth development and mentoring programs to be found. A project of the nation's Cooperative Extension System and the United States Department of Agriculture, and in partnership with 110 universities around the land, 4-H programs are accessed through clubs, camps, and after-school and school enrichment programs in every county and parish in the country.

The 4-H pledge is well known: "I pledge my head to clearer thinking, My heart to greater loyalty, My hands to larger service, and my health to better living, for my club, my community, my country, and my world."

For the Deming area, the local oversight coordinators at the Luna County Extension Office — based at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces — are County Program Director Jack Blandford and Laynee Kuenstler, Family and Consumer Science and 4-H Agent. Blandford has worked in youth development service for 11 years, while Kuenstler has been on the job for five months. Both are avidly involved in their busy outreach work.

Both took to the field readily. As Blandford said, "I like helping people and teaching youth different concepts of agriculture." Kuenstler said, "I really enjoy working with all ages of people and I love nutrition. I grew up in a 4-H family, so I have a pretty good idea of what people expect and need from us as agents." The duo, and their staff, service approximately 110 4-H members each year.

Their duties are varied, but all involve closely working with the youth participants. Blandford's roles range from teaching and helping youth manage money and plan community service projects, to working with volunteer leaders to maintain the 4-H clubs. He oversees all the Extension Programs within the county.

Kuenstler works on different nutrition programs in the county, from classes to community events. She also shares the 4-H portion with Blandford, which involves judging competitions, youth getaways, conferences, livestock, and more. The program's importance in teach and maintaining quality values cannot be overstated: It has decades of proven success behind it.

For more information on 4-H and its Deming activities, visit facebook.com/ LunaCounty4H. D16

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Margaret Fairman and Dan Gauss Reader’s Cove Reader's Cove is a book-lover's dream. Run by a married pair of welcoming and devoted bibliophiles, Margaret Fairman and Dan Gauss, it has an inventory of around 80,000 books in all fields. Dan, an avid photographer whose earlier career encompassed photographing national sighthound field trials, offers a wide variety of photographic prints onsite as well — mostly fine studies of local landscapes, animals, and birds.

Sited in a 100-year old adobe, the Cove is the go-to place both for Deming residents and regional customers. Its online business sends books to satisfied customers around the world.

"Dan and I were high school sweethearts who went our separate ways in the late 1960s, and got reacquainted in 2002," Margaret explained. "We have been on a great adventure ever since." The pair purchased the building and business in May 2012, and are delighted to be an active part of the Deming community.

"Both of us are avid readers but had never been booksellers before," Margaret said. "Having the store has given us a close community connection. We often serve as an information center for people — recommending things to do in Deming, restaurants, help for stranded travelers, finding out about local issues.

"I'm continually surprised by the variety of subject matter customers are looking for and learn about many new topics every day," she added. "I love being surrounded by books and the people who read them."

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Gabriel and Lorraine Dominguez Gabe’s Fitness Center For Gabriel Dominguez, there's nothing like running your own business while helping people get and stay healthy and fit. Hence Gabe's Fitness Center, one of Deming's brightest and busiest establishments. Recently relocated to a new spacious location at 705 E. Pine Street — formerly a furniture store — Gabe's is devoted to serving each client with individualized, close attention.

"I have always been into fitness," Dominguez said candidly. "What better way to make a living than to do what you love? And I love fitness."

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That's not surprising, given Dominguez's own strong work ethic and experienced background. A Deming native and noted athlete while attending Deming High School, he was always interested in fitness conceptually as well as actually. This interest grew when he was introduced to the personal training field by a friend, and he went on to work as a trainer for several years.

Then, in 2010, he and his wife, Lorraine, opened Gabe's first incarnation. Like all new endeavors, the business took up a great deal of time and energy — but the Dominguez duo were rewarded by seeing first steady, then very rapid growth. Hence the recent move to a larger space to serve a growing clientele. The work takes up a lot of time, but the rewards of seeing people happy and healthy more than make up for it.

"Our building is 12,000 square feet," Dominguez explained. "We have several different classes from Spin, Aerobics, Step Aerobics, and Zumba, to Mixed Fit and our Hybrid Fit class — all with great instructors.

Our equipment is Matrix, and it's new equipment, from cardio and cable to strength equipment." Classes are included with a standard membership.

Gabe's attracts a wide range of customers.

The majority of users are from Deming, and include athletes, business people, retirees, and younger users. "We also get a lot of traveling clientele that stop in for the day, or for as long as they are in town," he said.

Living and enjoying a healthy lifestyle is what it's all about for Dominguez, his wife, and his dedicated staff. As he noted, "We understand that fitness helps us stay full of energy. More exercise, less doctors' visits!"

He keeps his training hand in as well, working with some customers. There are two other staff trainers as well.

Gabe's Fitness is open 5 a.m. through 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Sunday hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 24-hour access is available as well.

For more information, visit facebook.com/GabesFitnessDeming.

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Pam Uribarri The Turquoise Poodle If you want your dogs to have a delightful grooming experience, bring them by The Turquoise Poodle, Deming's one-stop animal detailing shop. Experienced, loving care for every four-legged customer is the order of the day.

"Turquoise Poodle has been in business here in Deming for three and a half years," said owner Pamela Uribarri, who has been grooming for 40 years. She got her start when studying veterinary medicine at the University of California-Davis. "I started working for a groomer in Davis, just to earn extra money," she explained. "I fell in love with the business, and the rest is history."

Because Turquoise Poodle caters to many large-breed dogs, Uribarri found herself constantly needing more shop space both for the animals and her equipment. To her delight, she found a 100-year old house zoned for commercial use in downtown Deming, and acquired it.

She and her husband, John, worked several months on refining it, and today The Turquoise Poodle is in new, much larger quarters.

"I have a large retail room, a tub room, a drying room and a finish grooming area," Uribarri said with justifiable pride. "I even have my own office and a laundry room. Now that we have our own semi-historic building in town, I feel very much part of the community."

Around 75 dogs and some cats come through the Poodle's portal each week. There also is the occasional ferret, rabbit, or guinea pig.

The human client base is very loyal, from Deming residents to their visitors from elsewhere in the country, from RV travelers to regulars throughout the region — several thousand happy customers.

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30 years. She has also raised Hungarian vizslas and standard poodles for over two decades. As a responsible breeder, and owner of Living Water Kennel, she still breeds dogs from time to time according to rigorous AKC standards.

"I love being able to keep the dogs in Deming looking and feeling their best," she said. "It's very rewarding to see them go home with their tails wagging and their owners loving the way they look and smell." And, she added, "I really enjoy those dogs who can't wait for their owners to open the shop door so they can run in for their grooming. It's funny how some dogs just absolutely love their 'spa day.'"

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Deming Dog Parks Sometimes you and your four-footed dog friend need someplace larger than the local street, your own yard, or Grandpa's lawn to explore. Fine places to run and romp, and meet other like-minded pups as well as pet parents, are the two off-leash Deming city dog parks. The site at Granite Street at E.J. Hooten Park is three-quarters of an acre. The Raymond Reed Blvd. dog park, on Raymond Reed Blvd. across from the soccer fields, takes in two acres. Though not sized as large as some bigger-city parks, these still offer plenty of room for walking in the early morning, daytime, or evening.

Both parks offer two safely enclosed areas — one for larger dogs and one for smaller dogs — for exploring, running, and sniffing. Water for pets, always important in southern New Mexico's warm climate, is available at both sites. And there are complimentary waste bags for picking up after your pooch, which is one of the major human responsibilities at a dog park.

Others include making sure your pet knows basic commands and will respond to orders, and not taking your dog off-leash if he tends to be nervous or over-excitable. That's for his own safety as well as those of other dogs.

So take a walk down to either park. You're sure to meet new as well as current canine and human friends.

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Index of Advertisers Accommodations Bear Creek Motel & Cabins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.bearcreekcabins.com . . . . . .100,LC9 Buffalo Thunder . . .www.hiltonbuffalothunder.com . . . . .9 Days Inn - Las Cruces . . .www.daysinn.com . . . . . . . 104 Holiday Inn Express-Silver City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.hiexpress.com/silvercitynm . . . . .LC15 Inn at Halona . . . . . . . www.halona.com . . . . . . . .32,58 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.ojospa.com . . . . . . . . .32,34 Palace Hotel, The . . .www.silvercitypalacehotel.com . .99 Quality Inn-Deming . . www.qualityinndeming.com 104,D11 Sunrise Springs Resort . .www.sunrisesprings.com . .32,35 Whitewater Motel . . .www.whitewatermotel.com . . . .101 Accommodations - Historic Inn at Halona . . . . . . . www.halona.com . . . . . . . .32,58 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.ojospa.com . . . . . . . . .32,34 Palace Hotel, The . . .www.silvercitypalacehotel.com . .99 Sunrise Springs Resort . .www.sunrisesprings.com . .32,35 Art Galleries & Studios Beeman Jewelry Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.beemanjewelrydesign.com . .C2,44 Boone Gallery . . . .www.stevenboone.com . . . . . . . . . . .7 Deming Arts Center . . . . .www.demingarts.org . . . . . .D23 Inger Jirby . . . . . . . . . . . .www.jirby.com . . . . . . . .40-41 Ed Sandoval . . .www.edsandovalgallery.com . . . . . .C1,42 Finn’s Gallery . .www.facebook.com/theFinsgallery . . .LC7 Narrie Toole . . . . . .www.narriletoole.com . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Mimbres Region Arts Council Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.mimbresarts.org . . . . . . .LC6 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.ojospa.com . . . . . . . . .32,34 Seedboat Gallery . . . .www.seedboatgallery.com . . . . .LC7 Turquoise Village . . . .www.turquoisevillage.com . . . . . .57 Artist Steven Boone . . . .www.stevenboone.com . . . . . . . . . . .7 Inger Jirby . . . . . . . . . . . .www.jirby.com . . . . . . . .40-41 Michael Metcalf . . . .www.seedboatgallery.com . . . . .LC7 Shelly Morningsong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Rebecca Bex Sasich .www.facebook.com/theFinsgallery . .LC7 Ed Sandoval . . .www.edsandovalgallery.com . . . .C1,42,45 Narrie Toole . . . . . .www.narriletoole.com . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Victoria J. West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LC7 Attractions/Events A:Shiwi A:Wan Museum and Heritage Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.zunitourism.com . . . . . . . .56-59 City of Rocks State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.southwestnewmexico.org . . . . . . .97 Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.southwestnewmexico.org . . . . . . . . . 98 Gila National Forest .www.southwestnewmexico.org . .LC8 Old Zuni MIssion . . . . . www.zunitourism.com . . . .56,59 Shakespeare Ghost Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.lordsburghidalgocounty.net . . . . . . . 103 The Catwalk National Recreation Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Trail of the Mountain Spirits National Scenic Byway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.southwestnewmexico.org . . . . . .100 White Sands National Monument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.alamogordo.com . . . . . . . .61 Banking / Financial / Insurance Allstate Townsend Insurance Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.allstate.com/allentownsend . . . . .LC21 Farm Bureau Financial Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike.Rowse@fbts.com . . . . . . . .LC22 First American Bank . . . .www.firstamb.com . . . . . . .LC16 Bed & Breakfast Casitas de Gila Guesthouses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.casitasdegila.com . . . . . . . . .LC9,32 Cimarron Rose . . . . . . www.cimarronrose.com . . . .32,58

Inn at Halona . . . . . . . www.halona.com . . . . . . . .32,58 Sunrise Springs Resort . .www.sunrisesprings.com . .32,35 Carvings Zuni Craftsmen Cooperative . . www.zunitourism.com . . .57 Casino Apache Homelands Casino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D13 Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.buffalothunderresort.com . . . . . . .9 Churches Calvery Chapel of Silver City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.calvarysilver.com . . . . . . . .LC24 New Church of the Southwest Desert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.newchurchswdesert.com . . . . .LC24 Cities, Chambers & Counties Grant County Tourism .www.southwestnewmexico.org . LC2 Lordsburg-Hidalgo County Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . .www.lordsburghidalgocounty.net . . . .103,LC14,D22 Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.silvercity.org . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Silver City MainStreet .www.silvercitymainstreet.com .LC15 Silver City Tourism www.visitsilvercity.org . . . . . . . . . .LC2 Clothing Sunshine Gal T-Shirts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.sunshinegal@yahoo.com . . . . . .LC24 Contractor Kiss My Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LC24 Lester’s Plumbing & Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D23 Luna Home Builders LLC . . . .www.lunahomes.com . . .D24 Tres Amigos Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Dead Pawn Ellis Tanner Trading Company. www.etanner.com . 46,51,52 Joe Milo’s White Water Trading Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.joemilo.com . . . . . . .44,52,55 Entertainment Mimbres Region Arts Council. .www.mimbresarts.org . .LC6 The Zuni Show . . .www.theKeshiFoundation.org . . . . . .59 Fetishes Joe Milo’s White Water Trading Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.joemilo.com . . . . . . .44,52,55 Keshi-The Zuni Connectionwww.keshi.com . . . . . . . . . . .59 Turquoise Village . . . .www.turquoisevillage.com . . . . . .57 Fitness Centers Ultimate Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D23 Funeral Chapel Terrazas Funeral Chapel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com . . . . .D23 Furniture & Home Decor Finishing Touch Home Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .fthinteriors1@qwestoffice.net . . . .LC21 Habitat for Humanity ReStore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LC19 Leo’s Tienda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D23 Manzanita Ridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LC24 Pandora’s . . . . . . . . . .www.pandorasantafe.com . . . . . .47 Syzygy Tileworks . . . . . . . .syzygytile.com . . . . . . . . .LC7 Gifts Beeman Jewelry Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.beemanjewelrydesign.com . .C2,44 Mary’s Perfume & Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D23 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.ojospa.com . . . . . . . . .32,34 Silver City Museum Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.silvercitymuseum.org . . . . . . .14,64 Grocery / Food Products Cactus Jacks Glutten Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www..cactusjacksGF.com . . . . . . . .LC25 Coca Cola Bottling Co. . . . .www.demingcoke.com . . .D24 El Rey Meat Market .www.elreymarket@yahoo.com . .D23 Peppers Supermarket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.pepperssupermarket.com . . . . . .D19

Silver City Food Co-op .www.silvercityfoodcoop.com .LC24 Medical / Assisted Living Home Health Services Angelwings Coordinated Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Gila Eye Care . . . . . .www.gilaeyecare.com . . . . . . .LC30 Gila Regional Medical Center . . . .www.grmc.org .LC28,29 Melinda’s Medical Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D21 Santa Clara Assisted Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LC27 Summit Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .summithealthcarenm@hotmail.com . . . . .D23 Summit Rehabilitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .summithealthcarenm@hotmail.com . . . . .D23 Sunset Vista Assisted Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LC27 Surgical Offices of Okay Harold Odocha MD PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.surgicalofficeoho.com . . . . . . . .LC Jewelry Beeman Jewelry Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.beemanjewelrydesign.com . .C2,44 Ellis Tanner Trading Company. www.etanner.com . 46,51,52 Inn at Halona . . . . . . . . . . www.halona.com . . . . . .32,58 Joe Milo’s White Water Trading Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.joemilo.com . . . . . . .44,52,55 Keshi-The Zuni Connection . .www.keshi.com . . . . . . . .59 Mary’s Perfume & Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D23 Richardson’s Trading & Cash Pawn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .richardsontrading.com . . . . .46,50,52,53 Turquoise Village . . . .www.turquoisevillage.com . . . . . .57 Zuni Craftsmen Cooperative . . www.zunitourism.com 45,57 Museums A:Shiwi A:Wan Museum and Heritage Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.zunitourism.com . . . . . . . .14,59 Deming Luna Mimbres Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.lunacountyhistoricalsociety.com 14,64,D11 Lordsburg-Hidalgo County Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.lordsburghidalgocounty.net . . . . . .14,102 Museum of Spanish Colonial Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.spanishcolonial.org . . . . . . . . . .14,19 Museum of New Mexico . .museumofnewmexico.org 14,20 Santa Fe Botanical Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.santafebotanicalgarden.org . . .14,22-23 Silver City Museum . www.silvercitymuseum.org . . . .14,64 WNMU Museum . . . .www.wnmumuseum.org . . . . .14,64 National Scenic Byways Trail of the Mountain Spirits National Scenic Byway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.southwestnewmexico.org . . . . . . . 100 Pet Services Paws Cause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LC24 Pottery Ellis Tanner Trading Company. www.etanner.com . 46,51,52 Joe Milo’s White Water Trading Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.joemilo.com . . . . . . .44,52,55 Keshi-The Zuni Connection . .www.keshi.com . . . . . . . .59 Richardson’s Trading & Cash Pawn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .richardsontrading.com . . . . .46,50,52,53 Turquoise Village . . . .www.turquoisevillage.com . . . . . .57 Pueblo/Tribe Pueblo of Zuni . . . . . . . www.zunitourism.com . . . . . . .57 Real Estate/Developments Deming Realty Co . . . . .www.demingrealty.com . . . . .D21 RE/MAX Silver Advantage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.realestatesilvercitynm.com . . . . . .LC24 United Country Mimbres Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.mimbresrealty.com . . . . . . . . .LC3 Restaurants 315 Restaurant & Wine Bar. . www.315santafe.com .25,32 Adobe Deli . . . . . . . . . . .www.adobedeli.com . . . . . . .D19 Apache Homelands Casino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D13 Artisan Restaurant . . . . . . www.ojospa.com . . . . . .32,34 Blue Heron Restaurant .www.sunrisesprings.com .29,32,35

Bouche . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.bouchebistro.com . .4-5,32 Cactus Jacks Glutten Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www..cactusjacksGF.com . . . . . . . .LC25 Cafe Sonder . . . . . . . . .www.cafesonder.com . . . . .26,32 Chu Chu’s Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32,58 Diane’s Restaurant . .www.dianesrestaurant.com . .LC16,32 Don Juan’s Burritos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LC24 Gorge Bar & Grill .www.thegorgebarandgrill.com .15,32,43 India House . . . . . . . . .www.indiahousenm.com . . . .30,32 Joe’s Dining . . . . . . . . .www.joesdining.com . . . . .30,32 Las Cazuelas Restalurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D23 Lazy Lizard Bar & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.qualityinndeming.com .32,104 Mango Maddies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D23 Market Cafe . . . . . . .www.silvercityfoodcoop.com . . .LC24 Masa Sushi. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.facebook.com/pages/Masa-Sushi/. . .28,32 Midtown Bistro . . . . . .www.midtownbistrosf.com . .29,32 Museum Hill Cafe . . . .www.MuseumHillCafe.net . . . .21,32 Painted Parrot Buffet . .www.buffalothunderresort.com . . .9 Parcht . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.parcht.com . . . .15,32,43 Plaza Cafe . . . . . . . .www.santafeplazacafe.com . . .27,32 Rancho de Chimayo . . .www.ranchodechimayo.com .32,37 Red Sage . . . . . . .www.buffalothunderresort.com . . . . . .9 Savoy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.savoyABQ.com . . . . .15,32 Sazón . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.sazonsantafe.com . . . .2-3,32 Seasons Rotissire Grill . .www.seasonsabq.com . . . . .15,32 Silver City Food Co-op Market Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.silvercityfoodcoop.com . . . . . . . .LC24 State Capital Kitchen . .statecapitalkitchen.com . . . . .1,32 Turquoise Trail . . . .www.buffalothunderresort.com . . . . . .9 Vicki’s Eatery . . . .www.vickiseatery.com . . . . . . . . . .LC24 Wrangler’s Bar & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LC32,C4 Zinc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.zincABQ.com . . . . . .15,32 Rugs & Weaving Ellis Tanner Trading Company. www.etanner.com . 46,51,52 Joe Milo’s White Water Trading Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.joemilo.com . . . . . . .44,52,55 Richardson’s Trading & Cash Pawn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .richardsontrading.com . . . . .46,50,52,53 RV Parks 81 Palms RV Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D21 Rose Valley RV Ranch & Casitas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.rosevalleyrv.com . . . . . . .LC19 Schools & Universities Santa Fe School of Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .santafeschoolofcooking.com . . . .31,32 Western New Mexico University . .www.wnmu.edu LC22,D9 WNMU Museum . . . .www.wnmumuseum.org . . .89,90,91 Shipping & Mailing Services Eagle Mail Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LC24 Spas, Salons & Barber Shops Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.ojospa.com . . . . . . . . .32,34 Sunrise Springs Resort . .www.sunrisesprings.com . .32,35 The Silver Clipper . . .thesilverclipperbarbershop.com .LC24 Wp’ P’in Spa . . . . .www.buffalothunderresort.com/spa . .9 Trading Company Ellis Tanner Trading Company. www.etanner.com . 46,51,52 Inn at Halona . . . . . . . . . . www.halona.com . . . . . .32,58 Joe Milo’s White Water Trading Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.joemilo.com . . . . . .44,52,555 Richardson’s Trading & Cash Pawn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .richardsontrading.com . . . . .46,50,52,53 Visitor & Travel Center Murray Ryan Visitor Center Silver City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.visitsilvercity.org . . . . . . . . . .LC2 Zuni Visitor and Arts Centerwww.zunitourism.com . . . . .57 Winery Luna Rossa Winery . . . . .www.lunarossawinery.com . .D9 INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

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