Saddlemaker: James Morris
STORIES TUMBLE OUT QUICKLY when James Morris gets jawing about his 65 years of leatherwork and saddle making. “I started playing hooky from school and going to the saddle shop,” he recalls. “Working…
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Tag: Makers
Editor's Letter: Making It
Above: New Mexico's artisans are inspired by the land and our past to create a mix of beautiful and useful goods. Photograph by Stefan Wachs. CREATION IS RARELY EASY. Any of the artisans featured in…
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Market Finds
Find prints, woodworking, ceramics, sculptures and more at Ceilo Handcrafted, in Santa Fe. Photograph courtesy of Cielo Handcrafted. Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces For half a century, the…
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Meet New Mexico's Makers
GREGORY SEGURA PEERS THROUGH his gray jeweler’s visor at the details of a silver sacred heart pendant. Wielding a hammer and torch in his Santa Fe workshop, the master silversmith fuses imagery and…
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Shop Decorative Hand Painted Art
Clockwise from top left: Cow skull $950, Coyote skull $550, Goat skull $650, Block prints $25 each, Hand-stamped notebooks $10 each, Mandala vinyl stickers $5 each. Photograph by Douglas Merriam. WHEN…
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Sponsor Content: Fall 2021 Gallery and Studio Tours
The Abiquiú Studio Tour is a self-guided driving tour to artist studios in the village of Abiquiú and surrounding area. Photograph courtesy of the Abiquiú Studio Tour. Abiquiú Studio Tour October 9–11…
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CobraCult Crafts Handmade Jewelry Inspired by Nature
Jessica Ilalaole draws inspiration from nature for her horseshoes, embroidery, and jewelry. Courtesy of CobraCult. NOT FAR FROM THE COLORADO LINE, Jessica Ilalaole and her husband, Cody Hodge, live on…
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Five Things to Do This Weekend
Celebrate the season with tamales this weekend. Photography courtesy of Angelisa Murray. Make the yuletide tamales. In New Mexico, tamales represent the holidays. Despite their simple ingredients…
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Desert Bells Crafts Handmade Soap
Desert Bells offers a wide selection of handmade soaps and bath products made from natural materials. Photograph by Inga Hendrickson. ANGELA BELL STARTED MAKING SOAP in her kitchen. When she ran out…
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Five Things to Do This Weekend: Thanksgiving
Las Vegas sponsors a virtual small business shopping promotion during the holiday season. Photograph courtesy of MainStreet Las Vegas. Head to Main Street … online. Black Friday has nothing on Small…
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