The Art and Science of New Mexico

Taos is an art mecca both within the town and at the Taos Pueblo, which is also a must see for those interested in  Native American history and culture. At the pueblo, tribe members display and sell handmade arts and crafts.

updated October 30, 2023

If you like art in any form- paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography, pottery, jewelry, woodcarving- I recommend you plan a trip to northeast New Mexico to visit Santa Fe and Taos .

It’s easier now to visit than it was three years ago due to the strict pandemic protocols in place then. Their COVID-19 response was aggressive but successful in minimizing disease and death.

The Science

the state has been “very proactive at implementing science-based decisions.”

Sara Del Valle, a mathematical and computational epidemiologist at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

New Mexico’s Secretary of Human Services Dr. Scrase said “it’s really exciting to have a governor who values science and evidence.” Reopening decisions did take economic interests into account, he notes, but ultimately, they were driven by data about health and safety. “I’m really proud of that.”

Read more at this Scientific American article

How New Mexico Controlled the Spread of COVID-19

The Art of Santa Fe

You will be able to visit gallery after gallery, shop after shop for days on end, and still not see them all. If you arrive by air your art tour will start right at the airport which is small but sets the tone for what you will see during your stay.

As you step outside the terminal you will be greeted by the bronze statue Reverence by artist David Pearson. As described in an art guide,

“Hers is a pose of prayer, of openness to powers beyond all understanding,.. Her ancient gesture is transformed into one of welcome and benefaction in her perfect placement at the Santa Fe airport. “

statue of a young woman with outstretched arms
the Taos New Mexico airport terminal, an adobe building
statue of young woman

The Art at Taos- City and the Pueblo

Taos is an art mecca both within the town and at the Taos Pueblo, which is also a must-see for those interested in  Native American history and culture. At the pueblo, tribe members display and sell handmade arts and crafts.

sign Welcome to Taos Pueblo
pueblo of adobe in Taos New Mexico

a statue of Jesus Christ in a church
a statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus located inside the Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
metal bull statue
in Santa Fe
All photos by Dr. Aletha

Exploring the HEART of health and art in New Mexico

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Dr. Aletha and Raymond

Raymond and I found several charming and tasty restaurants in Santa Fe

More from our trip

Discover Madrid, New Mexico: A Ghost Town Adventure

This post describes a visit to Madrid, New Mexico, while attending a unique wilderness medicine conference in Santa Fe. It highlights the area’s artistic vibe, mentioning that the film “Wild Hogs” was shot there. Additionally, it shares an enjoyable sunset horseback riding experience nearby.

Kayla Mueller-“noble beyond her years.”

The writer expresses deep sadness and sympathy for Kayla Mueller’s family, noting her noble character and humanitarian efforts at just 26 years old. Inspired by a news report, the writer reflects on the pain of losing a child and hopes that Kayla’s memory offers solace to her grieving family.

I cannot think of anything else worth saying today other than to express my sadness for and sympathy to the family of Kayla Mueller. On  the evening news last night I heard Kayla’s aunt describe her as “noble beyond her years.”

I had never heard of Kayla until a few days ago, but her story touches my heart. I have a son about the same age; and like her, his work and passions take him all over the world. I cannot imagine getting an email like the one her parents received confirming her death.

At only 26 years old, Kayla had already traveled to India, Israel, Palestine and Syria on humanitarian endeavors and in Arizona worked at a women’s shelter and with AIDS patients, according to the news reports. And in a letter she wrote to her family from captivity, she expressed regret that she was causing them pain.

I hope the memory of this beautiful young woman brings some comfort to their grieving hearts.

 

Please follow this link to read more about this young woman.

Kayla Mueller-Wikipedia

Exploring the HEART of Health

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Medical stethoscope and heart on a textured background

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