Surrounding Communities (Towns and Pueblos) (194)
Early 20th Century New Mexico Blacksmithing - Chato, NM
Contributed by Mike LordThis small wagon trace was found at the site of the ghost town of El Chato, NM, located at the western edge of the Estancia Valley in central New Mexico. Abandoned in the 1930s. El Chato was a farming community that contributed to New Mexico's pinto bean dominence. The trace was severely damaged and then repaired by a local blacksmith. He straightened and reshaped the right side, adding a hand made U-shaped piece. While not elegant, the repair is perfectly functional and illustrates the resourcefulness of the person who created it.
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This is a wonderful article by Carmen Baca, author of the book "El Hermano" and member of Voces de Santa Fe. This is a perfect example of what Voces de Santa Fe is all about. "Telling Our History in Our Own Voices"
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