Enjoy fun, educational Field Trips with the Story of New Mexico! People travel from all over the world to see the amazing sights of New Mexico — and we can take them in with a day trip or two. Many of our students join us again and again, taking another trip to experience some new wonder of the Land of Enchantment they never knew.
Spring Field Trips start soon! We’ve got some interesting ideas lined up:
Vintage technology & natural healing:
UNM WPA Structures Tour & Telephone Museum
Manually operated switchboards were once New Mexico’s “link to the world,” including one used to warn of an attack by Pancho Villa in 1916! Our day also includes a WPA tour at UNM, guided by Joe McKinney, who wrote “Historic Preservation Policy” for the UNM Board of Regents. Franklin D. Roosevelt ’s historic WPA program provided funding for arts and architecture at UNM and throughout the USA. Fee includes travel, museum admissions, tour & guide.
Friday, February 1, 9:30 am - 5 pm
# 00378 RWA
Ojo Caliente Hot Springs
Indulge in the healing natural geothermal waters of Ojo Caliente Hot Springs in the heart of northern New Mexico in a variety of pools, both indoor and outdoor, of different temperatures and mineral composition, for a day of splendid relaxation. If you like, relax on the porch of the old lodge or hike the area’s trails. Fee includes travel and 7 mineral pools and steams and saunas at the facility. Extras may be purchased.
Saturday, February 2, 8 am - 6 pm
# 00376 ROC
Spirituality & art:
Lunch & Learning at the Historic Bishop’s Lodge
The Bishop’s Lodge, just outside of Santa Fe, is one of the National Trust Historic Hotels of America. It is a living reminder of nearly four centuries of Spanish, Native American and Southwestern cultures, and began as a private retreat for the city’s first archbishop, the iconic Bishop Lamy. Our guide, Dr. Robert Gish, author, Erna Fergusson Distinguished Alumnus of the University of NM, compares the two seminal accounts of Bishop Lamy, one the novel, Death Comes to the Archbishop, by Willa Cather, the other the profile by Robert Horgan. Fee includes lunch, guide and travel.
Saturday, February 23, 9 am - 6 pm
# 00379 RBL
Charlie & Debbie Carrillo’s Studio Tour
Charlie Carrillo has graciously allowed us to visit his home studio. We’ll see first hand where he and his wife Debbie do their beautiful work, and he is willing to answer any questions we may have about santos, santeros, and spirituality in Northern New Mexico. Space is limited. Fee includes guide, travel and lunch. The afternoon activity is a mystery!
Saturday, March 1, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
# 00381 RCC
The beauty of horses — up close & personal
Photographing Animals at The Horse Shelter in Cerrillos
The Horse Shelter is home to horses that have been rescued from abuse and neglect. They love visitors and attention and are willing models. You will have the opportunity to photograph both group and individual portraits. You do not have to be a photographer to participate. Feel free to bring a sketchbook or simply enjoy and interact with the horses in this beautiful setting. Fee includes travel and instruction in photographing animals.
Saturday, March 8, 8 am - 5 pm
# 00382 RCH
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Questions? Email the Program Supervisor joanrc@unm.edu or call 277-0563.
