Tag Archives: New Mexico

Enchanted Mesa, New Mexico

This is an image of the geological structure known as Enchanted Mesa. It is the legendary home of the Acoma people.

KODACHROME BY CHAS. HERBERT OF WESTERN WAYS–

The caption has been damaged and is partially readable:
ENCHANTED MESA, New Mexico
Legend has it that once Acoma Indians lived on this Mesa, but that an earthquake destroyed their entrance.

–The rest of the caption is unreadable. There is no remaining evidence of habitation on the top of the mesa today.

There is a note in the stamp area to use a 3 cent stamp for the postcard. This rate was only in force from August 1958 until January 1963, which dates the postcard within that range.

Cattle Branding, New Mexico

This image shows a number of cowboys during a roundup with several holding one cow while another brands it with a long handled metal branding iron.

Genuine Curteich-Chicago “C.T. Art Colortone”


The description states simply:
N-34 — BRANDING CATTLE IN THE SOUTHWEST
–Such scenes are less common now with ear tagging of cattle which provides much more information for regulators as well as owners, along with doing no damage to the valuable hide.
The exact location is not known, but the card was printed in New Mexico, so it is presumed the photo was taken in that state.
This card was used and is dated 11 July 1953.

Cattle in Cimarron Canyon, New Mexico

This image shows a small herd of Hereford cattle being moved along a rural road through Cimarron Canyon in New Mexico.

Kodachrome Reproduction by Mike Roberts Studios Berkeley 2, Calif.


The description states:
K64 — PALISADES IN CIMARRON CANYON, NEW MEXICO
Between Raton and Taos we find some of the most beautiful views in this section of the Rockies.
–In 1979 the area was set aside as Cimarron Canyon State Park
This card likely dates from the 1950s.

Hereford Cattle Grazing, New Mexico

This image shows a small group of Hereford cattle, likely part of a larger herd, grazing on open range in the American Southwest.

Baxtone, Box 175, Amarillo, Texas


The description states simply:
HEREFORDS AT HOME ON THE RANGE
–The description alludes to a popular folk song titled “Home on the Range” which references cattle in the lyrics.
This card was used and is dated 12 July 1953. 

Cattle Herd, New Mexico

This image is an artist’s rendition of a typical Hereford cattle herd on the range in the southwest United States, likely New Mexico.

Genuine Curteich-Chicago “C.T. Art Colortone”


The description states:
188 CATTLE ON THE RANGE IN THE SOUTHWEST
The western cattle ranges feed most of the U. S. There were no cattle in America when the Spaniards cam (only buffalo). The brought a breed of “Long Horn” cattle which had their origin in Portugal. By the time Texas was annexed to the U. S. the Southwest was over-run by “Long Horns”. Thousands were driven to northern markets. They are now replaced by better stock, great herds of which supply our finest beef steaks.
–This herd is the common white-faced Hereford common throughout cattle areas in the United States.
This card was used and is dated 11 July 1953.

Fair Grounds Court, Albuquerque, New Mexico

This image shows an artist’s rendition of the motel in Albuquerque, New Mexico named the Fair Grounds Court, located at the time on Central Ave. in the city.

Genuine Curteich-Chicago “C.T. Art Colortone”


The description states:
FIAR GROUNDS COURT
T. J. ROBERTSON, Managing Owner
MODERN CABINS
Air-Conditioned — Innerspring Mattresses
6522 E. CENTRAL — ON HIGHWAY 66
Phone — 5-0085
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
— The motel is long gone and since replaced by a small strip mall. The name was given due to its location across U.S. 66 from the State Fairgrounds.
This image likely dates from the 1940s. 

Central Avenue, Albuquerque, New Mexico

This image is an artist’s rendition of the view down one of the main streets in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Central Avenue.

Art Tone “Glo-Var” Finish, Associated Litho, Des Moines 9, Iowa


The description states:
Here in Downtown Albuquerque, N. M. you can see the lofty peaks of the picturesque Sandia Mountain Range.  History rich, this 188 year old city retains much of the fascination of Old Spain — yet is had been assigned a vital role in America’s future. Albuquerque lies in the heart of Atomic America — in one of the most interesting and historic areas of the entire United States.
At Albuquerque you are also in the heart of the Indian Country and within short driving range of a matchless variety of scenic attractions.
–The Masonic Temple in this image does not appear to have survived. This image dates from the 1940s.

U.S. Highway 66 through the Sandia Mountains, New Mexico

This image shows a section of the historic highway U.S. 66 as it ascends into the Sandia Mountains east of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis.


The description states:
HERE IS SEEN A BREATH-TAKING PANORAMA as U.S. Highway 66 winds through the picturesque Sandia Mountains towards the City of Albuquerque. Approaching the city thru Tijeras Canyon is a thrilling sight as this scenic highway emerges from the base of the Sandias to the beautiful vista of the Rio Grande.
–U.S. 66 has been replaced along most of its original course with Interstate 40, and some of the original roadway was abandoned when a more optimal route was established for the replacement highway. It can be seen that the quality of road construction at this point was fairly simple and basic, and in some cases did not allow for the expansion required for the new Interstate system.
This post card was used and is dated 12 July 1953.

Glacier Boulder, Tijeras Canyon, New Mexico

This image shows the so-called Glacier Boulder, a formation along the original route of U.S. 66 through Tijeras Canyon in New Mexico.

E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis.


The description states:
A LANDMARK OF BEAUTY is this giant boulder which dominates the grandeur of the many scenic spots in Tijeras Canyon thru the Sandia Mountains. Possible millions of years old. this builder rests among other prehistoric volcanic formations on U. S. Highway 66, a few miles East of Albuquerque, N. M.
–Such rocks are often referred to as glacial erratics, as the rock does not match the rest of the rock formation on which it rests, indicating it was transported here by glacial action.
This image likely dates from the 1940s.

Sandia Peak, New Mexico

This image shows the grazing land and foothills leading to Sandia Peak in the background.

Genuine Curteich-Chicago “C.T. Art Colortone”


The description states:
A-29 — SANDIA PEAK AND NEEDLE, SANDIA MOUNTAINS, ALBUQUERQUE, N. M.
The rugged mountain which towers above the Rio Grande Valle on the east to a height of over 10,000 feet, presents an entirely different appearance from the opposite side, being thickly wooded and containing many recreation areas for both summer and winter sports.
–The Sandia Mountains are just to the east of Albuquerque and Sandi Crest is 10,678 feet high.
This image likely dates from the 1940s.