In the shadow of the Rocky Mountains, at the edge of the Rio Grande Gorge and amid the seemingly endless fields of sage, nature has been a steadfast witness to a remarkable legacy of women and the arts in Taos.
The high desert community is now embarking on a yearlong celebration called "Remarkable Women of Taos''
to recognize those who helped build the town into a mecca that has attracted internationally known artists like painter Georgia O'Keeffe, novelist Willa Cather and others. It's also bringing attention to today's unsung women _ the pueblo mothers, descendants of Spanish settlers and more recent transplants who are working behind the scenes to hold the community together. The celebration, which takes place as New Mexico marks its centennial, includes everything from exhibitions and lectures to film screenings, self-guided tours and outdoor excursions. It's an inspiring place because of its great beauty, because of the pueblo. That has...
Click here to see the original article>to recognize those who helped build the town into a mecca that has attracted internationally known artists like painter Georgia O'Keeffe, novelist Willa Cather and others. It's also bringing attention to today's unsung women _ the pueblo mothers, descendants of Spanish settlers and more recent transplants who are working behind the scenes to hold the community together. The celebration, which takes place as New Mexico marks its centennial, includes everything from exhibitions and lectures to film screenings, self-guided tours and outdoor excursions. It's an inspiring place because of its great beauty, because of the pueblo. That has...