Why NM has such charm... (Las Cruces, Ruidoso: home, construction, shops)

[jaxart]

You have to read this story and view the three slides in the slide show to appreciate why NM has such unique charm. I seriously doubt that many other places in the USA would allow this sort of construction to occur.

BUCKETS-FULL OF BUCKETS

[lalahartma]

Hahah, that's cool! But that has nothing on Bishop's Castle in CO.

[jiminnm]

Many courtyard walls around here have been built with empty construction buckets that are then filled fill dirt, then stuccoed.

[BrianH]

Thats pretty cool.
Nothing to compare to Bishops Castle, two completely different structures!

[jaxart]

Originally Posted by jiminnm

Many courtyard walls around here have been built with empty construction buckets that are then filled fill dirt, then stuccoed.

I know of several places that used discarded tires which were stuccoed over, but this bucket idea is a new one on me.

[caydriver]

Yes, my home town! Have watched this construction from the start and a great idea! We all need to recycle more.

[Gearhound]

Great idea!!
Being creative AND saving money too!

Steve

[JordanJP]

Haha, I laugh at that every time I pass it on my way through town to go to Ruidoso/back to Las Cruces. He has a really good idea, wonder if there is any way he could turn that idea into building a house?

[Vinegaroon]

I don't know whether to laugh or cry.

[JordanJP]

Why cry?