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Old Mesilla, New Mexico March 5th 2015

Samantha Lewis April 9, 2015 8:19 pm

By Samantha Lewis

 

The Plaza of Old Mesilla, once the center point of a riot in 1871 between the Republicans & Democrats. Today it unites two families in matrimony.
The Plaza of Old Mesilla, once the center point of a riot in 1871 between the Republicans & Democrats. Today it unites two families in matrimony.
Metal and Wood
Rusted metal and wood is the foundation to this work table.

 

The pecan orchards are one of the largest cash crop in the Mesilla Valley.
The pecan orchards are one of the largest cash crop in the Mesilla Valley.
A woman who just attended mass at the Basilica of San Albino. Part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces & the oldest church in the region.
A woman who just attended mass at the Basilica of San Albino. Part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces & the oldest church in the region.
Sand, clay, water, and sticks dried up from the sun is the foundation of this wall that stands in the village of Old Mesilla.
Sand, clay, water, and sticks dried up from the sun is the foundation of this wall that stands in the village of Old Mesilla.
From dirt to a developed landscape giving the plaza a more inviting feel to the social center. It was developed as a replica of the 1930's era.
From dirt to a developed landscape giving the plaza a more inviting feel to the social center. It was developed as a replica of the 1930’s era.
A father walking with his son before a wedding ceremony.
A father walking with his son before a wedding ceremony.
The cactus in it's natural environment used to decorate a home in Old Mesilla.
A cactus in it’s natural state used to decorate a home in Old Mesilla.
Adobe is known for using the sun to keep things cool such as this cat.
Adobe is known for using the sun to keep things cool such as this cat.
New Mexico, the chili capital of the world.
New Mexico, the chili capital of the world.
At the time of the Spanish Conquest, Spaniards who knew adobe from Africa found it of great use in the New World, they taught the Indians how to mold large bricks. Today you can fine adobe homes throughout the Southwest.
At the time of the Spanish Conquest, Spaniards who knew adobe from Africa found it of great use in the New World, they taught the Indians how to mold large bricks. Today you can fine adobe homes throughout the Southwest.
The first permanent settlers made their home in Mesilla in 1848. Today it's home to over 2,000 people.
The first permanent settlers made their home in Mesilla in 1848. Today it’s home to over 2,000 people.
The Virgin Mary outside a home in Old Mesilla, New Mexico.
The Virgin Mary is held sacred in the homes of many Catholics. It is believed she protects the family.

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