If you enjoy the images and photo essays, I am very pleased. If you find them emotionalizing compelling, I have been successful. If you are thinking about some of the issues I raise, you may be ready to take new or renewed action to make
On December 27, the community of Alcalde, New Mexico celebrates its feast day. At this time, the villagers perform the ancient poetic drama, Los Comanches written in 1780. Reciting in Spanish, the performers gallop around the plaza on horseback with great bravado. During their feast
When my children were young, they loved to visit Fort Union. Although the fort was once a stronghold on the edge of New Mexico’s prairie, it is relatively unknown today. However, with its cannons, covered wagons and ruins, the fort was a perfect place for
The sandwich board sign propped up outside the village market delivers a warning. “Absolutely nothing next 50 miles.” I recommend you heed the warning. Buy your bottled water, snacks and, most importantly, fill your gas tank before you leave home. Mosquero is a small isolated
The traditions of the Ancient Puebloan people of Chaco Canyon have endured until present times. The contemporary Pueblo People who live along the Rio Grande today and in detached communities throughout New Mexico are their descendants. My images of Chaco Canyon date back to 1969
Image of the Month, November 2020 If you look closely at the long, low-lying landform that sits against the horizon, you may see the silhouette of a covered wagon and a team of mules. You may even hear the whoop and holler of the teamster
A few years ago, I turned left off State Road 3 onto a narrow dirt road. The road twisted and turned. It was rough and full of pot holes. “Should I turn back,” I asked myself. Since I like to explore backroads, I kept going.
Image of the month: September 2020 Ansel Adams, Image of the Coyote, New Mexico Morada Ansel Adams photographed the Coyote, New Mexico Penitente Morada in 1950. At that time the small religious structure was covered in mud plaster. The texture of the wall created an
The People and Places of Espanola have a long and interesting history. Contrary to what many people believe, Espanola, not Santa Fe, was the first capital of Spain in Nuevo Mexico. Founded as San Juan de los Caballeros in 1598, Espanola became the name of
January 6, 2020, Eugenie Johnson and I opened our exhibit, Espanola: People and Places, at the Convento Gallery in Espanola. The opening, Friday, January 10, was well attended, and the feedback from the people of Espanola was positive. They were pleased to see images of
If you enjoy the images and photo essays, I am very pleased. If you find them emotionalizing compelling, I have been successful. If you are
On December 27, the community of Alcalde, New Mexico celebrates its feast day. At this time, the villagers perform the ancient poetic drama, Los Comanches
When my children were young, they loved to visit Fort Union. Although the fort was once a stronghold on the edge of New Mexico’s prairie,
The sandwich board sign propped up outside the village market delivers a warning. “Absolutely nothing next 50 miles.” I recommend you heed the warning. Buy
The traditions of the Ancient Puebloan people of Chaco Canyon have endured until present times. The contemporary Pueblo People who live along the Rio Grande
Image of the Month, November 2020 If you look closely at the long, low-lying landform that sits against the horizon, you may see the silhouette
A few years ago, I turned left off State Road 3 onto a narrow dirt road. The road twisted and turned. It was rough and
Image of the month: September 2020 Ansel Adams, Image of the Coyote, New Mexico Morada Ansel Adams photographed the Coyote, New Mexico Penitente Morada in
The People and Places of Espanola have a long and interesting history. Contrary to what many people believe, Espanola, not Santa Fe, was the first
January 6, 2020, Eugenie Johnson and I opened our exhibit, Espanola: People and Places, at the Convento Gallery in Espanola. The opening, Friday, January 10,
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