Anybody with NM photos? (Alamogordo, Clayton: fence, abandoned, road)

[Jara]

Hi TKO,

Yes it's a Spanish "J". It was my grandmother's maiden surname. Jara is a Sephardic (Shepherd of Spain) name and was identified by the Catholic Church as a Jewish surname. My ancestors fled Spain during the inquisition for Turkey and later Salonika northern Greece.

Your right about the wood under the eves. I like the straight lines of it.

[TKO]

Originally Posted by Cathy4017

I've seen that style, and I love it. It reminds me of New Mexico "Territorial"...and I'm beginning to wonder if those aren't two names for the same style.

I think your right. Many territorials have a flat roof and that silver (I expect it's corrugated tin) roof makes a difference in look. There was limited materials in the late 1800's, being what was available locally in the way of timber, adobe and stucco, etc. and what was probably brought in from St. Louis on the Santa Fe trail like metal products. My guess is that the pitched metal roof was somewhat of a status symbol in that it had to be imported and required more cost by way transportation and framed rafters vs. natural vigas.

Just my thoughts though, I'm not an expert on the subject.

Originally Posted by Jara

Yes it's a Spanish "J". It was my grandmother's maiden surname. Jara is a Sephardic (Shepherd of Spain) name and was identified by the Catholic Church as a Jewish surname. My ancestors fled Spain during the inquisition for Turkey and later Salonika northern Greece.

I'd been thinking "Hara" when I saw your user name so I'm glad I was right Jara! That was an interesting story too!

[Towanda]

Nice pictures everyone.

vegaspilgrim - I especially liked the picture of Wagon Mound. One of my favorite landmarks.

[Cathy4017]

Originally Posted by TKO

I think your right. Many territorials have a flat roof and that silver (I expect it's corrugated tin) roof makes a difference in look. There was limited materials in the late 1800's, being what was available locally in the way of timber, adobe and stucco, etc. and what was probably brought in from St. Louis on the Santa Fe trail like metal products. My guess is that the pitched metal roof was somewhat of a status symbol in that it had to be imported and required more cost by way transportation and framed rafters vs. natural vigas.

Just my thoughts though, I'm not an expert on the subject.



I'd been thinking "Hara" when I saw your user name so I'm glad I was right Jara! That was an interesting story too!

And those same pitched metal roofs in the northern parts of the state would function well as snow roofs!

[Cathy4017]

Here is one picture I snapped this morning as some of the balloons went by.....

[hopeful transplant]

Here are 2 photos of the sunset tonight. The whole sky looked like it was on fire on the southern part and to the north was beautiful pink and blue. Truly a spectacular sight. It just keeps getting better, everyday that I'm here.

[Towanda]

I think there is nothing in the world as breathtaking as a New Mexico sunset.

[Steve-o]

Originally Posted by Towanda

I think there is nothing in the world as breathtaking as a New Mexico sunset.

Everyone says that about their own state.

[rybert]

Not Texans (at least they shouldn't). Maybe West Texas, but that's different.

[jmmcnally]

I am going to have some great pics in a couple of weeks