Life & times in Southern New Mexico

A little love in the middle of the desert

I was so amused with this sign posted in a toilet stall I felt compelled to run back out to my car and return with my camera.

I can accept the concept of being asked to put toilet paper in the toilet, as I’ve traveled in Mexico and Central America where it’s typical to see piles [...]

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Just 155 short years ago…

The Gadsden Purchase took place in 1853-54, during which the United States “purchased” from Mexico the lower areas of what is now Arizona and New Mexico (aka De-Range). Controversy arose when the the official treaty ratified by the United States in 1854 was drastically different than the treaty signed by Mexico in 1853 mapping out [...]

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I was trapped in an elevator at The Downtown Mall

Since today was one of the warmest days we’ve had for quite some time – passing the 70 degree mark – and because I’ve been bedridden, ill, I decided to take an aimless afternoon walk for some sun therapy. The Downtown Mall, almost always deserted and void of any activity, is a good place to [...]

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