Archive for the 'Misc Images' Category
Thursday, October 5th, 2006
Freight Wagon
Before mechanical transport, hundreds of thousands of tons of goods were transported to Mesilla using freight wagons like this.
One early pioneer account, for example, relates an instance when 400 freight wagons were used to transport $100,000 worth of stores to Mesilla. These wagons were pulled by horses or mules.
Tags: Freight Wagon
Saturday, September 30th, 2006
Tree Regal
I think this is the oldest tree in Mesilla, perhaps the oldest in the valley. Why it’s growing in regal isolation on the edge of town, I do not know. Nor do I know how old it is.
This tree has lived so long, survived so much — it should be recognized as the majestic living thing it is and protected. Vivat rex!
Tags: Oldest Tree, Mesilla
Wednesday, September 27th, 2006
Quiet Lanes
If you’re looking for a place without traffic jams, where life is still delightful, consider these tree-lined Mesilla lanes:
Tag: Mesilla, Traffic
Tuesday, September 26th, 2006
Cotton, Chile, Corn, Cabbage
Cotton is the number one crop around Mesilla. Here’s the Organ Mountains viewed over a cotton field just north of Mesilla:
Mesilla grows excellent chiles. Here’s the Organ Mountains viewed over a chile field just south of Mesilla:
Here’s the Organ Mountains viewed over a corn crop:
And finally, here’s the Organ Mountains viewed over a cabbage crop:
Tags: Cotton, Chile, Corn, Cabbage
Sunday, September 24th, 2006
Welcome and Adios
One sign, two sides.
Welcome to Mesilla.
Thanks for Visiting Mesilla. Adios.
Tags: Mesilla Sign
