Your insights about religion and culture deeply touch me. I am familiar with the New Mexico you write about. I was raised in the Southwest and have visited Ruidoso to visit a brother who lives there and knows something about the area of New Mexico and the rich culture of the Indigenous peoples who have inhabited this part of our nation.
I was born in New Mexico and can feel a change when I drive into it. A special day was when I drove into the town of Dulce and met Mrs Telephone who took me to my grandfather’s old property. I have been back twice but have not been allowed to see her. Perhaps the Jicarilla Apache think I have designs on their land (I don’t). But loved watching two bald eagles dance above Horse lake.
Beautiful essay Doug! Big hug to Hilda’s special daughter. 💙
Your insights about religion and culture deeply touch me. I am familiar with the New Mexico you write about. I was raised in the Southwest and have visited Ruidoso to visit a brother who lives there and knows something about the area of New Mexico and the rich culture of the Indigenous peoples who have inhabited this part of our nation.
I was born in New Mexico and can feel a change when I drive into it. A special day was when I drove into the town of Dulce and met Mrs Telephone who took me to my grandfather’s old property. I have been back twice but have not been allowed to see her. Perhaps the Jicarilla Apache think I have designs on their land (I don’t). But loved watching two bald eagles dance above Horse lake.