Vince Lupo's Mapping the West

Are you staying in Socorro?
Hmm. I bought my first Sun SPARC workstation in Socorro. I can't remember the exact name of the school -- New Mexico School of Mining and Explosions? Anyway, they were surplussing some of their computer equipment. This was back in the 1990's and I got a couple Sparc-2 and IPX machines. A Sparc-10 on a later run.
 
rfaspen said:
Are you staying in Socorro?
Hmm. I bought my first Sun SPARC workstation in Socorro. I can't remember the exact name of the school -- New Mexico School of Mining and Explosions? Anyway, they were surplussing some of their computer equipment. This was back in the 1990's and I got a couple Sparc-2 and IPX machines. A Sparc-10 on a later run.
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No I’m staying in Carrizozo and occasionally in Las Cruces, but I’m driving all over.
 
Enjoying your travelogue very much, Vince. From a file quality standpoint, I'd say you have no reason to miss your M246. Such deep, rich tones.

We go to Tuscon often and always relish that wonderful southwest light. Happy travels.

John
 
Vince Lupo said:
No I’m staying in Carrizozo and occasionally in Las Cruces, but I’m driving all over.
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I'm afraid to ask about Las Cruces. I lived along Hwy 70 out of town toward the missile range. Used to rock climb that beautiful slab just over the pass and to the south (out Aguirre Springs Rd). If you've been there, you know what I'm describing. I hear Cruces has exploded in size and population -- spreading all over. This rumour is the primary reason I haven't visited friends there for years now.

I've been in Carrizozo area more than a few times. I know it used to be nice. Hopefully still is.
 
rfaspen said:
I'm afraid to ask about Las Cruces. I lived along Hwy 70 out of town toward the missile range. Used to rock climb that beautiful slab just over the pass and to the south (out Aguirre Springs Rd). If you've been there, you know what I'm describing. I hear Cruces has exploded in size and population -- spreading all over. This rumour is the primary reason I haven't visited friends there for years now.

I've been in Carrizozo area more than a few times. I know it used to be nice. Hopefully still is.
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Cruces seems fine to me -- I only started visiting there over the last 12 years, so I have no idea what it was like before that. It's a town I could live in - it has a nice combination of elements. Old Town Mesilla is where I'd really live if I was here, and actually Carrizozo is a place I could live in too.


Mike and Paula's2 by Vince Lupo, on Flickr
 
I hear Cruces has exploded in size and population -- spreading all over. This rumour is the primary reason I haven't visited friends there for years now.


I'm in Cruces at least 6 times a year. I haven't noticed any population explosion. Not like areas of TX, even El Paso. Nothing like the Southeast. NM is only ranked 30th in population growth by state.

Not a big city, but what do I know? I live in a town if about 50 residents.
 
I just found out that there is going to be a gallery ‘reception’ and open studio tour on January 26th, starting at 4pm. Gallery 408, 408 Twelfth St, Carrizozo, NM.
 
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I like this. Probably because it reminds me of many early mornings birdwatching with my friend in the pecan orchards just south of Old Mesilla. Early morning is in general a great time to be in NM.
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Many thanks - it’s interesting that I’m looking at scenes and the landscape out here in a completely different way through the Ermanox.
 
Vince Lupo said:
Old Town Mesilla is where I'd really live if I was here, and actually Carrizozo is a place I could live in too.

Not hijacking your thread Vince! I keep going back to this old place in Mesilla. The last time I was there I had a camera on a tripod and the woman from next door came out to chat. Well she owns the place, which is empty inside now. Said she and her husband (gone now) rented it to a variety of tenants over the years but now it needs (she thinks) $100k worth of work and sits empty. A shame. Would make a nice photographers gallery!


Mesilla Adobe-1 by Chip Greenberg, on Flickr
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Michael Markey said:
Wow , Vince ... beautiful work .
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Many thank-you's Michael -- I seem to have this odd knack of putting myself into unusual situations, and fortunately I've found mostly sympathetic subjects (or at least ones who are willing to put up with me!).

I'm back to being a ranch hand tomorrow -- hopefully in between moving and feeding cattle, I might actually get to take some photos!
 
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