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In 1930, Georgia O'Keeffe created 54 works, some of which were created in Maine and New York, though the majority were completed in New Mexico. [4] In April of that year, she continued her exploration of natural forms in Maine, expanding on her ongoing shell series first initiated in the 1920s (Shell and Old Shingle I, Shell and Old Shingle VII, 1926; Shell No. 2, 1928) and continuing ...
Name Image Date Location County Ownership Description Border Hills Structural Zone: 1980: Lincoln: federal (Bureau of Land Management) A rare example of wrench faulting outside the Pacific Coast region.
New Mexico's stable climate and sparse population provides for clearer skies and less light pollution, making it a popular site for several major astronomical observatories, including the Apache Point Observatory, the Very Large Array, and the Magdalena Ridge Observatory, among others. [10] [11]
Views of mesas and steep rock walls in central New Mexico. July 31, 1998 [1] Narrow Gauge Scenic Byway: 9.9 miles: Scenic, historic drive: July 31, 1998 [1] Puye Cliffs Scenic Byway: 14 miles: Santa Clara Pueblo is located on the byway: By 2013 [9] Quebradas Back Country Byway: 24 miles: Scenic, rugged back country road east of Socorro. BLM ...
For more than 10,000 years people have interacted with the El Malpais landscape. Historic and prehistoric Cultural landscape sites provide connections to past times. More than mere artifacts, these cultural resources are kept alive by the spiritual and physical presence of contemporary Indian groups, including the Puebloan peoples of Acoma, Laguna and Zuni, and the Ramah Navajo.
Open at the New Mexico Art League, "Force of Nature" gathers the interpretations of 43 artists through 92 works revealing the strength and beauty of those skyscapes. The show is open through Oct. 7.
The Coronado Historic Site was the first state archaeological site to open to the public. It was dedicated on May 29, 1940, as part of the Cuarto Centenario commemoration [4] (400th Anniversary) of Francisco Vásquez de Coronado's entry into New Mexico. [5] James F. Zimmerman was its first president. [6]
Aug. 5—From kangaroos to green chile, some fun and unique New Mexico experiences highlight this week's Outlook. When it comes to the chile story, I think it's going to generate some controversy.