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During her attempt at the first round-trip transcontinental U.S. flight by a woman, Earhart was forced to land her plane in the middle of Hobbs, on East Broadway; her plane was serviced at a gas station. Making the most of the delay, she visited Carlsbad Caverns on September 11, 1928. Visited Albuquerque July 14, 1929.

For originator of the term, see Everett M. Rogers

Private homes, largely in the Taos area, based upon the designs of architect Michael Reynolds. The designs are intended to reflect sustainability, "biotecture", and feature the use of recycled materials, especially tires; on-site energy harvesting; thermal mass (typically soil) for insulation; water harvesting and storage; and some on-site food production. Reynolds' designs gained attention in the 1970s during the rise of solar power interest, attention that was enhanced when actor Dennis Weaver built one. The Earthship Community continues today, promoting biotecture and offering tours.
Earthship website

Hit 1969 antihero film partially filmed in New Mexico. Filming locations: Eaves Movie Ranch, Las Vegas, Madrid, Santa Fe, Taos. The film popularized nationwide the idea of northern New Mexico, especially Taos, as a destination for those seeking hippie communes and a place to "drop out". Directed by Dennis Hopper; co-written with Peter Fonda; Hopper, Fonda, and Jack Nicholson star.

(1919-1992) Elisabeth Tinnerman Egan. Came to NM as a widow to start a new life; founded the Rancho Encantado resort in Tesuque. Financed the creation of the Tesuque Fire Department and became the first female fire chief in the US. Named a Santa Fe Living Treasure in 1992. The movie Rio Shannon (1993), filmed in New Mexico, is about her life.

Reservoir on the Rio Grande, just north of Truth or Consequences and created by the Elephant Butte Dam constructed 1911-1916. While the actual volume is variable depending upon runoff and provision, the Reservoir can hold over 2 million acre feet and is the largest reservoir in New Mexico, providing irrigation to 170,000 acres. The Reservoir gains its name from an elephant-shaped butte in the flooded valley, now an island. Elephant Butte State Park encompasses the reservoir, and permits fishing and water sports.

AKA: E-Town; originally, Virginia City. New Mexico's first incorporated town, founded in 1866 (by the commander of Fort Union, and re-named for his daughter) after discovery of gold in the area, and the Mystic Copper Mine. Originally the county seat of Colfax County, though that was moved to Cimarron after the gold deposits started to play out in the early 1870s. The town experienced a resurgence when the railroad passed through in the 1890s, but the town was largely abandoned by 1920. Elizabethtown was a central location in the Colfax County War.
State Historian webpage on Elizabethtown

AKA: "Smooth Steve". (1841-1911) Lawyer who held various public offices for the Territory of New Mexico before being elected territorial delegate to the U.S. Congress in 1872 and again in 1874. While serving the Union in the Civil War, was captured by Quantrill's Raiders and would have been killed at Quantrill's orders had he not been rescued by Jim and Cole Younger, who had been students of his. Founder of the Santa Fe National Bank, and served as president of the Maxwell Land Grant Company. Engaged in land speculation in northern New Mexico, with possible connections to the Santa Fe Ring. Moved to West Virginia in 1890, serving as Secretary of War and Senator from West Virginia. Brother-in-law to Thomas B. Catron.
State Historian webpage on Stephen B. Elkins

Historic site in west central New Mexico. A perennial watering hole made this a favored stop for east-west travelers; the soft stone of the cliffs bears many incised markings, leading to the name "Inscription Rock". Earlier residents also left their marks on the stone. The Monument offers hiking and camping.
El Morro National Monument website

Annual event since 1994, held outside of Magdalena west of Socorro, exploiting some of the darkest skies in the continental US. Astronomy buffs from around the world congregate to stargaze and hear lectures by astronomers; also offered are tours of the nearby Very Large Array National Radio Astronomy Observatory and Magdalena Ridge Observatory which hosts other star parties throughout the year. Camping is available onsite at "Star Village".
Enchanted Skies Star Party website

A system under which the indigenous populations were forced to make tribute payments and provide labor during the Spanish Colonial period; with their established towns, the Pueblo Indians were especially subject. Encomiendas were granted to colonists and soldiers by the Spanish Crown (and sometimes local officials), entitling them to the control of a specific number of local "wards"; included in the control was the understanding that the indigenous population would be taught Spanish and Catholicism. Ostensibly designed to take people under Spanish protection from hostile tribes, the encomienda system was often abused and was often tantamount to slavery. In New Mexico the encomienda was one of several reasons leading to the Pueblo Revolt of 1680. The encomienda system was ended in 1720, becoming replaced by the repartimiento (forced labor) and the hacienda system, where land was granted in place of workers.

Annual event held mid-October in Estancia to celebrate the town's position in the middle of a large pumpkin growing area. The Festival includes a parade and Punkin Chunkin at "Cape Calabaza" west of town, where pumpkins are projected by a variety of non-explosive devices for distance and accuracy.
Town of Estancia website

See Atari games in the Alamogordo landfill