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July, 2009: NEW MEXICO I

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  • Scott sits on the deck at Mom and Dad's "cabin," nestled in the picturesque Valley of the Pines, just south of Red River. Press "Map This" for exact location.
  • Charley skillfully demonstrates one of our favorite pastimes, watching hummingbirds.
  • Here come Stacey and Glen. One of the few times I saw them approaching the house without a stringer full of trout.
  • Mom, Dad, Marsha, Steve, and I headed over to Taos, location of the home of the first governor of the territory of New Mexico after its incorporation into the United States. Charles Bent was a highly successful fur trader and businessman in the early 1800's. He made no secret of his disdain for the locals, stating that “they have no opinion of their own, they are entirely governed by the powers that be, they are without exception the most servile people that can be imagined….. The Mexican character is made up of stupidity, obstinacy, ignorance, duplicity and vanity.” It's no wonder, then, that when he was named the territory's first American governor by the great White government back east., he was unpopular among many of the natives. A group of Native Americans and Hispanics broke into this house January 19, 1847 and killed Charles Bent and several others who were visiting at the time. (It wasn't entirely a personal thing: The rebels believed that, once they had eliminated the American government from their lands, Mexico would come marching in to reclaim the territory). Click "Map This" above for location.
  • Bent Street Cafe and Deli is an unpretensious restaurant immediately across Bent Street from the original governor's home. I do recommend it. If you happen to be in Taos, call (575) 758-5787 for reservations. Address is 120 Bent street. Oh, and per the sign on the counter, go there tomorrow for the best deal on beer.....
  • That book shop should have a whale of a Christmas tale!
  • Meanwhile, back at the cabin.....
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  • The sharing of true friends.
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  • As you can see, these little hummers were not at all skittish around people this year!
  • Some people BUILD bridges. Some people STAND ON them.....
  • Still others catch what swims UNDER them.
  • Looking toward Old Mike Peak, in the Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area.
  • Wow, Glen, what DID she just say to you?
  • Taos was for lunch. Back in Red River for dinner (or, as more local folks would say, Taos was for dinner. Back in Red River for supper). We ALWAYS have to eat dinner (supper) at least ONCE at the Sundance Restaurant, specializing in Mexican food. Call (575) 758-5787 for reservations (which you are likely to need, since it seems like Sundance is -- for good reason -- ALWAYS busy). Here you see Jim and Delores searching for the front door. Entered on the "Map This" function, in case you need a map to show your way.
  • Dad and Scott wait for dinner.

  • Jim

    on August 26, 2009

    Oh, I see. Charley is humming. And, the birds are watching... as he hums....

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