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01-20-2008, 07:18 PM
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I don't know if I would want to live in a location named Raton (Mouse en Espanola)!  |
Well.....is "Alamogordo" (fat cottonwood)...any better..?? LOL!!
Some of these names have interesting histories, and I intend to find some good books on Otero County history for my reading pleasure...! |
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01-20-2008, 08:04 PM
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Well.....is "Alamogordo" (fat cottonwood)...any better..?? LOL!!
Some of these names have interesting histories, and I intend to find some good books on Otero County history for my reading pleasure...!
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I think that I might opt for "fat cottonwood" over "mouse". Fortunately, Raton is not named Rata (rat!) But then again, I'm just a "rata vieja" (old rat)! BTW, Tatiana has a song titled "Una Rata Vieja" (An Old Rat), I've claimed it as my signature song. |
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01-20-2008, 10:10 PM
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Well.....is "Alamogordo" (fat cottonwood)...any better..?? LOL!!
Some of these names have interesting histories, and I intend to find some good books on Otero County history for my reading pleasure...!
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Cathy, go down to the museum on White Sands. They have some great books written by locals. I love the history on the town.
Jane |
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01-20-2008, 10:53 PM
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I have not samples very many but so far Socorro is leading the pack. I also had a very nice time in Alomogordo and White Sands. the most memorable was the drive to and back from Mogollon.
This summer we will look at the northern part of NM. Las Vegas and Raton among others.
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Be sure to drive up from LV to Mora and then up to Angle Fire. You will not regret it! |
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01-21-2008, 10:38 AM
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Fall is here!!
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Originally Posted by chilegal
Cathy, go down to the museum on White Sands. They have some great books written by locals. I love the history on the town.
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Thanks, Jane! I also found a number of books at Amazon, too....and I also need to go get a library card and get that started.
I love to read local/county/area history. |
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01-21-2008, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Steve Hazzard
I think that I might opt for "fat cottonwood" over "mouse". Fortunately, Raton is not named Rata (rat!) But then again, I'm just a "rata vieja" (old rat)! BTW, Tatiana has a song titled "Una Rata Vieja" (An Old Rat), I've claimed it as my signature song. |
LOL!! "Rata" seems to designate more a scumbag, thief, lowlife....etc. But I'm not sure about local usage here, LOL!!
I don't think I'd want to adopt that label....hehehehehe! |
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01-21-2008, 10:52 AM
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Although I lived in Taos, and Ranchos de Taos, I'd say my vote went to other: Abiquiu.
Something about the area around Abiquiu really appealed to me, but to visit, not to live. It is a beautiful, sober area, with lush mountains, but very few services (a good Country Inn, and a Petrol Market).
But it is a vastly more interesting place when the wine is in, and the lavender is blooming.
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01-21-2008, 11:07 AM
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LOL!! "Rata" seems to designate more a scumbag, thief, lowlife....etc. But I'm not sure about local usage here, LOL!!
I don't think I'd want to adopt that label....hehehehehe!
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I like to be different and not run with the pack. |
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01-21-2008, 11:38 AM
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I like to be different and not run with the pack. |
Como quieras..... |
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01-21-2008, 01:23 PM
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Como quieras..... |
Esto me complace para ser fuera del grupo, no es requerido para mi ser del en la misma manera que el grupo! |
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