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November Theme Day – Cooking

This is an Adobe bread oven, also known as a horno. It is a beehive-shaped oven crafted from sun-baked mud or clay. Originating in the American Southwest, this oven serves... Read More

Native American Drumming

I was in Old Town yesterday and these two folks were drumming in the middle of the square. Not sure what type of drum this is but they were in... Read More

Sandia Pueblo

Located between Bernalillo and Albuquerque on the east side of the Rio Grande, the Sandia Pueblo is one of four Tiwa speaking pueblos in New Mexico. I have found conflicting information about the traditional name. Some call... Read More

Indian Crafts and Jewelry

There is so much to look at in Indian Crafts and Jewelry’s window you don’t really know what to look at first. I do love the Cowboy and Indian looking... Read More

Totem Poles

These four Totem Poles are located at the Nativo Lodge and line the front driveway. I always find the welcoming as I drive by.  According to their website: “Totem Poles are... Read More

What … Never Seen a Buffalo Before?

This buffalo just looks fed up. I think he was tired of being looked at all day. I took this right after the boys from the previous photo left. He... Read More

Bien Muir Trading Post

This piece of art work is located outside of the Bien Muir Trading Post which is located on the Sandia Pueblo. It is a huge trading post and well stocked.... Read More

Kokopelli

Kokopelli is it that little red dancing character at the end of the alley way. He is a fertility deity.... Read More

Kachina Doll: An Eagle Dancer

I do not know what this particular Kachina Doll represents or even what tribe he is from but I found him when I was walking around Old Town Plaza yesterday.... Read More

Pueblo of Sandia

Sandia Pueblo is a Native American Indian Tribe adjacent to Albuquerque, New Mexico.  This is where I go to see the buffalo.... Read More

Old Indian

This fellow graces the doorway to one of the shops in Old Town, The Covered Wagon.... Read More

Zuni Pueblo Dancer

This is Shayni Fontenelle. She danced yesterday at the graduation. She is from the Zuni Pueblo.... Read More