Art and Culture Information and Links
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Conversations with Isabro Ortega.
On July 14, 2018, I had the honor and pleasure of meeting Isabro Ortega for the first time. Even though we probably had crossed paths as children at the time that the Parish of Truchas was established by Father Casimiro Roca in 1954, we did not know each other then. He was an established member […]
ORIGIN OF THE “HIGH ROAD TO TAOS”
ORIGIN OF THE “HIGH ROAD TO TAOS” BY PATRICIA TRUJILLO-OVIEDO Penasco History The area of New Mexico north of Santa Fe where the High Road to Taos is located, has been inhabited by Native Indian Pueblos for centuries prior to the first Spanish settlement in 1598. Pueblos like Tesuque, Pojoaque, Nambe, San Ildefonso, Santa Clara, […]
Travel Information
While visiting the High Road during the tour or throughout the year, it is helpful to have information about the land, culture, events, and accommodations. Here is a compilation of the information we have collected, hope it helps! Websites High Road to Taos—excellent site from sangres.com High Road to Taos—from the Red River visitor’s information […]
The Villages of the High Road
Chimayó & Cundiyó Built between 1811 and 1814, the Santuario de Chimayó is beloved by people of all faiths. During Easter week, tens of thousands of pilgrims come from all over the United States and Mexico in search of healing and miracles. Notice the original reredosor paintings of saints on wooden slabs propped against the walls. […]
Who we are….
MISSION STATEMENT, High Road ArtisansThe mission of High Road Artisans is to enhance the economic viability of the artists and artisans of the rural communities along the High Road to Taos in Northern New Mexico. We work to provide visibility to the long cherished artistic traditions and artworks of High Road residents through educational and […]
Seasons Along the High Road
Seasons Along the High Road highlights the work of Sally Delap-John. The show runs from February 19 – March 15 2016.
Charlee Newman Fine Art
Charlee Newman Fine Art Announcing the opening of “Charlee Newman Fine Art Gallery” in Ojo Sarco at 2296 State Road 76. Turn by the sign for Charlee Newman Landscapes following the lane for 200 yards through cottonwood trees along the acequia to the gallery. Oil painting and pastels of atmospheric landscapes are featured. The gallery is open […]
A Taste of NM: Watercolors in the Northern Mountains
The following article was originally written for and published in the newsletter of the Northwest Watercolor Society (April/May, 2015, pp. 19-21) by High Road Artisan Board member, Donna Caulton. It is reprinted here with permission of the Watercolor Society. By Donna J Caulton, NWWS Signature Member New Mexico seems to draw artists who, once they […]
Art for the Heart
32 AFTH Scan10001 Art for the Heart – the name says it all. A wonderful community resource, Art for the Heart (AFTH) is much more than your typical art space. It began 1996 as part of a series of community health initiatives that had been going on since 1982. First there was an ambulance service […]