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Jerry and Georgia

Posted on October 17, 2023 by cocolaboca

TACA Board member Jerry Widdison in the O’Keeffe and Moore exhibit, at the Albuquerque Museum. This is a great opportunity to see many of O’Keefe’s well known works and learn about British sculptor Henry Moore. The show pairs the two … Continue reading →

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Our Station

Posted on October 6, 2023 by cocolaboca

Not everyone was comfortable with the introduction of car culture and gas stations into the American landscape. Conoco and Phillips 66 came up with the idea of making their gas stations look like houses to better blend better into neighborhoods. … Continue reading →

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Ann Carson

Posted on August 8, 2023 by cocolaboca

TACA President, long-time Huning Highlands resident, and historic preservation expert, Ann Carson, had a birthday recently! Happy Birthday Ann!

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TACA Board Members

Posted on May 15, 2023 by cocolaboca

April meeting at the TACA Station: Anne Carson, Joe Sabatini, Jerry Widdison, and Cindy Carson.

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UNM Campus Construction

Posted on April 4, 2023 by cocolaboca

The University of New Mexico’s construction in recent years and VB Price’s commentary, found here were subjects of discussion at the March TACA board meeting. Members generally agree with his points, including how the four projects mentioned fail to honor … Continue reading →

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East Mountains Creek Revival

Posted on March 27, 2023 by cocolaboca

Photo by Cindy Carson The recent rains and snows seem to be gentle enough to get water to the ground cover, replenish the water table to support springs and get a bit of streamflow to the Rio Grande.  Just like it … Continue reading →

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Sunset Carnuel

Posted on March 27, 2023 by cocolaboca
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Carnuel Cross

Posted on March 18, 2023 by cocolaboca

Erected in 1932 by Father Libertine, the cross in Tijeras Canyon (seen upper right) was intended to encourage travelers to stop and meditate. Prior to construction of Interstate 40 a religious procession to the cross from one of two churches … Continue reading →

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Diversion Channel at Sandia Pueblo

Posted on March 18, 2023 by cocolaboca
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Place Names of New Mexico

Posted on February 25, 2023 by cocolaboca

“The concepts of naming and place identity are inextricably linked.” Robert Julyan’s1996 edition by UNM Press is the copy I have. It was my sister’s and it’s pretty tattered and dog-eared. Julyan dedicated the first edition to his daughter and … Continue reading →

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