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New Mexico

Cate54

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5. The Land of Enchantment....yes it is!

Reply to Otterdaemmerung (Original post)

Thu Apr 27, 2023, 11:52 AM

Apr 2023

I have a small place just outside of Taos, NM. It is absolutely beautiful here........ there is no where else like it. I'm here about 3-4 times a year, I hope to retire here soon.

Have you been out to the Ghost Ranch (Georgia Okeefe fame) and Cerro Padernal? So different from Taos, and just jaw dropping beautiful.

Have you read any of the Tony Hillerman series of mysteries? I've learned so much about the Navajo and other local native cultures from his books. And they are great fun to read. Characters feature former Tribal Police Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn, and Sergeant Jim Chee (and others). His daughter now writes and continues his legacy.

Have fun with your discovery of "The Land of Enchantment".

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New Mexico books [View all] Otterdaemmerung Apr 2023 OP

I remember reading this 40 years ago recommended by a friend who grew up in NM MLAA Apr 2023 #1

Meant to ask which parts you've visited and prefer? MLAA Apr 2023 #2

Books Otterdaemmerung Apr 2023 #3

Near Silver City is the Catwalk. MLAA Apr 2023 #4

The Land of Enchantment....yes it is! Cate54 Apr 2023 #5

New Mexico books Cate54 Jul 2023 #6

Thanks for your comments!... Otterdaemmerung Sep 2023 #7