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Albuquerque 02.01.09 :

Albuquerque 02.01.09

Updated: Feb 08, 2009 10:35am PST

Bandelier National Monument 02.02.09 : Bandelier's human history extends back for over 10,000 years when nomadic hunter-gatherers followed migrating wildlife across the mesas and canyons. By 1150 CE Ancestral Pueblo people began to build more permanent settlements. Reminders of these past times are still evident in the park as are the strong ties of the modern Pueblo people. By 1550 the Ancestral Pueblo people had moved from their homes here to pueblos along the Rio Grande (Cochiti, San Felipe, San Ildefonso, Santa Clara, Santo Domingo). In the mid-1700's Spanish settlers with Spanish land grants made their homes in Frijoles Canyon. In 1880 Jose Montoya of Cochiti Pueblo brought Adolph F. A. Bandelier to Frijoles Canyon. Montoya offered to show Bandelier his people's ancestral homelands. In 1916 legislation to create Bandelier National Monument was signed by President Woodrow Wilson. In 1925 Evelyn Frey and her husband, George, arrived to take over the Ranch of the 10 Elders that had been built by Judge Abbott in 1907. Between 1934 and 1941 workers from the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) worked from a camp constructed in Frijoles Canyon. Among their accomplishments is the road into Frijoles Canyon, the current visitor center, a new lodge, and miles of trails. For several years during World War II the park was closed to the public and the Bandelier lodge was used to house Manhattan Project scientists and military personnel.

Bandelier National Monument 02.02.09

Bandelier's human history extends back for over 10,000 years when noma ...

Updated: Feb 02, 2009 9:59pm PST

Albuquerque January 09 :

Albuquerque January 09

Updated: Feb 02, 2009 8:22pm PST

Acoma Pueblo 01.31.09 : Acoma Pueblo (Sky City) The Pueblo, believed to have been established in the 12th century or even earlier, was chosen in part because of its defensive position against raiders. It is regarded as the oldest continuously inhabited community in the United States. Access to the pueblo is difficult as the faces of the mesa are sheer. Before modern times access was gained only by means of a hand-cut staircase carved into the sandstone. There are several interpretations of origin of the name "Acoma". Some believe that the name Acoma comes from the Keresan words for the People of the White Rock, with aa'ku meaning white rock, and meh meaning people. Others believe that the word aa'ku actually comes from the word haaku meaning to prepare; a description that would accurately reflect the defensive position of the mesa's inhabitants. Today, fewer than 50 tribal members live year-round in the earthen homes of Sky City. Those living in the community tend the massive San Estévan del Rey Mission, completed in 1640. Both the mission and pueblo have been designated as a Registered National Historical Landmarks. Nearly 3,000 additional tribal members live in the nearby villages of Acomita, McCarty’s and Anzac.

Acoma Pueblo 01.31.09

Acoma Pueblo (Sky City) The Pueblo, believed to have been establishe ...

Updated: Feb 02, 2009 8:21pm PST

Leavenworth 09-2008 : Visiting Leavenworth with my Mom and my Sister's in September. What a blast!!

Leavenworth 09-2008

Visiting Leavenworth with my Mom and my Sister's in September. What a ...

Updated: Sep 23, 2008 6:42pm PST

Visiting Bonnie Kay in L.A. :

Visiting Bonnie Kay in L.A.

Updated: Mar 03, 2008 6:09pm PST

Vegas June 2007 :

Vegas June 2007

Updated: Jun 26, 2007 8:50pm PST

Vegas June 2007

Updated: Jun 26, 2007 8:28pm PST

Florida May 2007 : On a last minute whim I decided to visit Cheryl down in Florida. We hit the road and went down to West Palm Beach for Sun Fest.

Florida May 2007

On a last minute whim I decided to visit Cheryl down in Florida. We hi ...

Updated: May 10, 2007 1:43pm PST

Austin :

Austin

Updated: Jan 04, 2007 8:03pm PST

San Diego 2006 Frontline :

San Diego 2006 Frontline

Updated: Dec 04, 2006 10:07pm PST

New Orlean's May 2005 : My sisters and I were fortunate enough to visit New Orlean's pre Katrina. I love you guys!!

New Orlean's May 2005

My sisters and I were fortunate enough to visit New Orlean's pre Katri ...

Updated: Oct 01, 2006 9:54am PST

New Mexico September 2006 : Visiting my bestest friend EVER Lara!

New Mexico September 2006

Visiting my bestest friend EVER Lara!

Updated: Sep 26, 2006 12:11pm PST

Cabo July 06 : Cabo San Lucas in July (graduation present to myself!!) with Allison, Kyle and Matt. What a blast!

Cabo July 06

Cabo San Lucas in July (graduation present to myself!!) with Allison, ...

Updated: Sep 13, 2006 2:58pm PST

New York 12/2003 :

New York 12/2003

Updated: Sep 13, 2006 9:58am PST