me and annie in chaco culture national historical park

Two Weeks in New Mexico

State Sign Challenge: New Mexico

I already posted a pic of me and Annie in front of the New Mexico State Sign as that was my first border crossing in VANgo six months ago.  My excitement got the best of me since I wasn’t even spending any length of time in New Mexico on my way to Arizona.  Regardless, here it is again now that I’m writing my summary of my time spent here.  In case you didn’t know, the roadrunner is New Mexico’s state bird. If you have a fun state sign photo (taken responsibly), I’d love to see it!

Before I start talking about New Mexico, for the holidays this year GPSMyCity, the company who uses my posts for walks around cities, is letting me give away 10 free “memberships.” If you are interested, comment below, and you can use the app for free (a $19.99) for a year. I have found their maps very useful for my travels, and despite being approached by many companies to promote, this is one of the few that I do. Check them out. There’s no catch, and I don’t get anything in return. I will tell them you are one of my ten that want it.

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quarai of the salinas pueblos missions

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is a complex of three Spanish missions located near Mountainair, New Mexico.  The area was originally inhabited by the Tiwa and Tompiro language-speaking pueblo people who operated a thriving trade community.

In the 1620’s, however, the Spanish missionaries and government came to the area.  The Franciscan friars tried teaching and enforcing their faith on the Indians.  At first the Indians were cooperative as the Spanish brought useful tools and other materials.  For over 15 years, they helped the missionairies build big churches and learned their ways. 

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