A view of San Geronimo Catholic Church in the Taos Indian Pueblo.
Posts Tagged: New Mexico
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Apr 14
New Mexico–Taos Indian Pueblo 3
A closer look at one of the adobe buildings. In earlier times, pueblo adobes did not have doors; access to the building was through the roof. Ladders could be pulled up for safety. Ladders are still common, but most adobes have doors and windows, and most are painted blue. I was told that blue wards off malignant spirits.
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Apr 14
New Mexico–Taos Indian Pueblo 2
A storm began to blow in from the Sangre de Cristo mountains, pushing dark dramatic clouds down over the Pueblo. The buildings and this tree were still in the sunshine. The dogs didn’t seem to be affected by the weather.
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Mar 14
New Mexico–Taos Indian Pueblo
The Taos Pueblo has been continuously inhabited for over 1000 years, the oldest such community in the United States. The multi-storied adobe complex was built between 1000 and 1450 AD. The pueblo is a World Heritage Site.
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Mar 14
New Mexico–El Santuario de Chimayo
El Santuario is a Roman Catholic church in Chimayo, New Mexico. The shrine is famous as a pilgrimage site. It receives nearly 300,000 visitors a year. 30,000 people make pilgrimages during Holy Week. Some are fulfilling a vow or seeking a blessing or healing. Walking is the traditional form of pilgrimage; some walk from as far as Albuquerque, 90 miles.