Gallup by Morning
WEARING RED RIDING CHAPS emblazoned with a pair of crosses, 27-year-old Hunter Salter strikes himself richly across the chest as he stands and rotates his hips in place on a platform, extending an arm…
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Tag: East Mountains
A Tin Tribute in Chilili
IN THE SMALL East Mountains community of Chilili, a folk art memorial holds sacred space. During the mid-20th century, local artist Horace McAfee created punched-tin tombstones for the San Juan…
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Slow and Heady through Central New Mexico
The Route A magical trek through central New Mexico combines sacred sites, ancient ruins, and scenic hikes, all while you experience traditional folk art, New Mexican cuisine, and (mostly) modern…
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East Mountains High
IT'S ONLY 20 MILES FROM DOWNTOWN ALBUQUERQUE to the East Mountain communities of Tijeras and Cedar Crest, but as each mile falls away, as the altitude climbs, as the sidewalks and streetlights give…
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