Pueblo Peek
Chili peppers everywhere!
Post of the Day: Adding a bit of light to the darkness as we get through the pandemic together.
This series features travel photos from my archives, shared with you while staying close to home.
July 23rd, 2020
After yesterday’s experience at the Gathering of Nations, here are a few photos from Albuquerque and Santa Fe. This region of New Mexico is packed with history, great food, art and craft including exquisite pottery made by artisans of the 19 surrounding Pueblos.
Pueblo Pottery
Each Pueblo is self-governed as a sovereign nation, recognized by Abraham Lincoln in 1863 and commemorated with a silver-tipped cane (still in use today) for each Pueblo. Acoma Pueblo is one of the oldest communities in the U.S., inhabited for the past 2,000 years. The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque is a fantastic place to learn more about the Pueblos, their history and their beliefs.
More tomorrow,
Kelly
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I love northern New Mexico! Thanks, Kelly!
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Me too! 🙂
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We had an unforgettable visit to Taos Pueblo, which I just read is closed until further notice due to Covid. Did you visit on your trip?
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Very cool! No, I haven’t been to Taos but have been hoping to go for quite some time.
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It’s an interesting point of history to learn; as usual the eye is attracted by shapes and colours. Thanks for the visit.
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I was so excited when I saw the photo of pottery at one of our fave shops in Albuquerque! I had no idea that each tribe makes a style of pottery unique to them, so the trip to this shop was a learning experience. Oh, how I would love to go out west again!
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Agreed! I would love to learn more about the pottery styles and artisans. Such stunning art they create!
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I would love to go to New Mexico one day, their Native American culture and history is so interesting.
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Agreed! SO interesting and with 19 Pueblos, a lot of variation and culture to learn about within the region.
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