Welcome Bienvenidos Yáá ah tééh
Magdaleneans are an evolving mix of the past and present embracing the future.
Working cowboys still ride the range while world-class and novice astronomers investigate stunningly clear skies. Hispanic, Navajo and Anglo people share and blend their heritages
through events such as the Frontier Festival.
Artists invite you to their Galleries to view indigenous folk art and prize-winning, modern works. Musicians showcase a range of music from the blues to western. Volunteers pitch in to keep public services running.
Have you felt the awe of the high desert mountains recently? Did you take the opportunity to wander amid the relics of mining past? Did you find any Smithsonite?
Explorers looked in awe at the profile of the "Lady of the Mountain" over 500 years ago. Have you seen her as she presents herself for summer? As you can read below and may already know, she is why our Village cam
e to be named
"Magdalena."
Whether you live here or are visiting, plan to bring the family or a lap top,
enjoy freshly prepared food often locally grown.
Cup of "es-press-o" coffee, anyone?
We offer this Guide to help visitor and residents alike learn what they didn’t know about Magdalena…or forgot. It is one way we communicate with due reverence for both our multi-cultural heritage and our vibrant future.
We welcome your comments.
Linda Swisher-Smiley & Sigrid McCabe & Folks from MagEBoard
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Guide to Magdalena
INDEX
Live Links are in Blue
Annual Events
Arts
Artists and Artisans/ Authors and Poets/ Musicians and Performers
Bank
Businesses
Churches
Community Resources
Dining, Food, Coffee, Drinks
Domestic Animals and Livestock
Animal Food/ Animal Control
Officers/ Animal Rescue/ Farrier/ Game Processing/ Pet Grooming/Veterinarians
Emergency Services
Entertainment
Farm to Market
Eggs/ Produce/
Handmade Items
Galleries
Studios/Performance Spaces/Public Art
Gas Stations and Vehicle Services
Government Services
Health-Related Services
History of the Area
Architectural Highlights/ Historic Highlights/Learning About History
Home Maintenance and Construction
Hunting, Outfitters, Taxidermy, Processing
Lodging
Airbnb/ Bed and Breakfasts/ Dude Ranch/ Hotel /Motels
Nature and Wildlife
Real Estate
Recycling
Rock Hounding
Sciences
Venues/ Organizations/Events
Shopping
Transportation
Utilities
Visitor Services
Within a Few Hours Drive From Magdalena
Maps
Magdalena
Village/ Magdalena Area
APPENDIX:
Info on Nearby Towns/Government Representatives
ANNUAL EVENTS
Trinity Site is where the first atomic bomb was tested on July 16, 1945.
Museums, Artists and Galleries open their doors with music and food
Mass at 10am and lunch following
Frontier history comes alive with demonstration, talks, food and music
San Juan Bautista
Mass 10am, lunch, music, more
(kellynmfiesta@gmail.com)
Multicultural old west family rodeo at the "Trails End"
All things Pie. Pie Fun Run, Pie Baking Contest
A true adventure into Native American culture with a parade and dance
Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge near San Antonio, NM
Holiday Craft Fair
(Dec)
Benefiting the Magdalena Old Timers Reunion and Rodeo
Electric Parade
(2nd Sat. in Dec.)
ARTS
Artists and Artisans
See also Businesses and Galleries
Ann Bending
One of a kind necklaces, painted stones and wood candleholders. 575-854-3394
Barbara Moore
Water-based oil paintings of NM landscapes and horses. Realistic and moderately priced. 575-854-2953
Hwy 60 (1 Mile E of Magdalena)
110 N Main Street 575-854-3253 Studio visits by appointment
Fritz Kapraun
Watercolor Instruction, Architectural portraits [commercial & residential] 910-297-9904
Glenno Bigelow
professional imaging ::: photo design ::: creative art. 505-379-8299
Gwen Rush
Custom stained, beveled and sandblasted glass.
970-391-4402
John Sayre
Photographer 910-297-9904
Laurie Taylor Gregg
Print maker. Monotypes, etchings and other fine art prints. Letterpress printed cards and goods. 575-838-6452
Mary Ann Maddy Sayre
Watercolors, mineral jewelry 575-740-3269
914-720-9162
Robert Mac
Hard carvings on local stone. Use for show, sayings, name, address, etc. 505-633-0252
Shirley Lamar
Handmade jewelry
Sigrid McCabe
Ceramic sculpture, paintings and drawings 575-517-0135
ARTS
Authors and Poets
Bill Terrel
Preserve, Protect and Defend the Constitution
by a ninety-year-old Patriot. Lived and raised his family in Magdalena and at one time he was a large employer with his sawmills
Bruce Holsapple
A poet who has written about Hop Canyon including wood stoves, wild flowers, broken shoelaces, washing dishes, small town life (and loves) and hiking in the mountains. Titles include:
Vanishing Act and Wayward Shadow
Jan Thomas
Children’s book author.
Titles include:
Rhyming Dust Bunnies, My Friends Make Me Happy, What Will the Fat Cat Sit On?
Steve Bodio
Local falconer and author of over 15 books, some set in Magdalena. Titles include:
Querencia
;
Hounds of Heaven; Edge of the Wild; A Rage for Falcons
and
Eternity of Eagles
ARTS
Musicians and Performers
575-418-7135
505-379-8326
Tom Hunt
Saxophone Clarinet Member of "Blues n Monday"
Tuesdays @ 2
Local musicians who play together for enjoyment and sing an eclectic mix of songs. Will play for food. Monetary donations typically passed on to local charities (
Susan Alexander)
BANK
First State Bank
Full-service branch with safety deposit boxes, loans and credit cards. 24/7 ATM 600 W First St (Hwy 60) M-F 9-5. 575-854-2265
BUSINESSES
See also
SHOPPING, REAL ESTATE, GALLERIES
Baked Boards
Custom-designed, wood-burned longboards, skateboards, or any other preferred wooden surfaces. Any design and any surface you prefer. Pictures on request (
Cole Petersen
)
Broaddus Self- Storage Units
309-373-7332 (
Dee Dee McKinley
, Manager) PO Box 1496 Hwy 107 Summer Hours: M-F 8-7 Sat and Sun 9-6. Hours subject to change
CC's Guitar and Amp Garage
Turn your inexpensive guitar into a Vintage Tone Monster! Electric guitar repairs/modifications; Custom electric guitar and amplifier builds; Tube amplifier service/modifications (Steve Stolle) 575-854-3262
Ironing
(Helen Dennis) 575-517-6004
Lucky Signs
Offering a wide variety of custom signage. 575-854-2264
(
Kimberly Meyer
)
luckysigns.kim@gmail.com
Psychic Readings
(Kelly Warnock) 505-859-9468
Sticks N Stones
Unique one of kind necklaces, painted stones and wood candle holders. Special orders accepted. 575-854-3394 (Ann Bending)
Scholle Petrographic, LLC
(
Peter A. Scholle; Dana Ulmer-Scholle
) Microscopic examination of rocks to determine age, composition, etc. We also do geological/sedimentological writing and editing. 505-440-3639
CHURCHES
Alamo Baptist Church
Route 169, Alamo, NM. 575-854-2228
Alamo Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Alamo, NM.
Sunday Service 10:00am 575-854-3922
Chapel of the Living Waters
at Montosa Campground. Sunday Service 10:30am B.W. Cox built the church.
nobleeffort.tim@gmail.com
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Sun Service 9am. 1121 El Camino Real, Socorro, NM
Episcopal Worship and Communion
at the Magdalena Community Church, 4th and Main Street. 1st and 3rd Sun of the month, 3pm
First Baptist Church
Sunday School 9:45am Worship 11am. 575-854-2389 800 block of Kelly Rd
Magdalena Community Church
(Pastor Terry Buckman 575-418-8075)
Sunday Services 11:30am Fellowship 10:30am Bible study Wed 2pm
4th and Main Street.
Socorro Church of Christ
Sunday Service 11am, Bible Class/Sunday School 10am. 1001 El Camino Real Socorro, NM 575-838-7235
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Advertisements (Free) on the MagEBoard
Adult Protective Services
To report the possible abuse, neglect, or exploitation of Incapacitated Seniors and Adults. If you suspect adult abuse, it is your duty to report it. 1-866-854-3219
Al-Anon
For friends and relatives of alcoholics. Tues 7pm at the Magdalena Community Church. 4th and Main Street
Alcoholics Anonymous
Tues noon, Thurs 7pm at the Magdalena Community Church. 4th and Main Street
Coding Club at The Magdalena Library
(Fri)
Food Distribution
Fourth Fri of the Month 10am at the Magdalena Rodeo Grounds.
Sign up or see if you qualify at the Magdalena Samaritan Center.
Kids' Science Cafe
(Fri)
202 Spruce Street
10 AM to 4 PM on Fridays.
Visitors welcome. (
Jim Sauer
)
Magdalena Historical Society
Sponsors speakers at The Magdalena Library and researches local history (
Linda Montoya
)
Literacy Program
Open to all who would like to learn to read or improve their reading. One on one tutoring in language, comprehension, writing and test preparation. (Ann Bending 575-854-3394)
MagEBoard
Magdalena communicates! Information sent to MagEBoard is forwarded to over 500 email addresses. Easy subscribe/unsubscribe. (
Linda Swisher-Smiley
)
Notary
Magdalena Village Hall, 108 N Main Street 575-854-2261 $5.00 each signature
Peace Rally
Every Wed 3:30 until 4:15pm on Hwy 60 (Kelley Barnitz 575-854-2288) Bring a sign or simply come and stand for PEACE
Reading Group
New members welcome book by book (
Sally
Rogers
)
Track and Field
at Magdalena Schools 201 Duggins. Please respect posted rules of use and do not put bicycles, strollers, or any other wheeled item on the track or field
Volunteering Opportunities Library Wrangler; Samaritan Center; Fire Departs; Schools; Driving “transportationally challenged neighbors”; Teaching Seniors; Restore Old Jail, Visit hospice patients, Chamber of Commerce, Literacy Development, Kids' Science Cafe, EMS. How would you like to contribute to our Village?
Weather Report
links to a weather station located at the 800 block of Kelly Rd, Magdalena. Updated every few minutes
DINING, FOOD, COFFEE, DRINKS
AJ's Eatery
Brisket burritos, hamburgers, fry bread, etc. Take out available. N Main Street 575 517-7469 Call for hours
Dos Joyas
(
Ramon Gutierrez) Open Mon- Sat 7am- flexible. 575- 517 -5526 To Go Orders 303 1st St. (Hwy 60) in the High Country Lodge
ES•PRESS•O
605 First Street (Hwy 60) Americanos, Lattes, Cappuccinos and Breves; Chai Tea and iced Italian Sodas. Usually open M-F 9am to 5pm. Open occasional Sat
Golden Spur Saloon
A real old west saloon. Live Music, Karaoke, Pool Tournaments; patio, pizza and package beverages. Historic photos and paintings. Open 7 days (Montana Pettis) 575-854-2554 505 First Street
Kelly's Place
Click for Daily Specials. (Kelly Kent) Smoothies, sandwiches, salads. Take out available. Closed Mon and Tues Open: Wed Noon to 7pm; Thurs-Sat 11 to 7; Sun Breakfast 9 to Noon. 575-854-2040. 404 Second Street in the historic
Hall Hotel
Magdalena Cafe and Steakhouse
Click for daily specials. Take out available. Mon-Sat 8-2; Th & F 5-7pm (Ingrid Koebel) 109 Main Street 575-854-2696
DOMESTIC ANIMALS and LIVESTOCK
Animal Control Officers
Magdalena-
Magdalena Marshal
,
Animal Control Officer
(Michael Zamora) cell: 575-517-5485) 575-854-2603, 575-854-2493
Outside Village Limits-
Sheriff
(William Armijo) 575-835-0941 and after hours same as stated below for police dispatch
Dispatch
575-835-0753 #3 to report abused/neglected animals. After Hours 575-835-0741 #3
Animal Food
R & D Tires and Feed Store
Onate feed for all types of livestock- pet food, vaccines, medicines including dog food without corn or wheat. Mon-Sat 8-5, Sun 9am-2pm. 9 La Hinca Rd (mile marker 116 on Hwy 60) (Don and Marcia Thornton) 575-854-3051
Grass Hay
$8/bale in Lemitar, NM Very clean drover grass, July cutting. 575-418-8803 (Drover endophyte-free grass is a variety of fescue grass.) None closer has been reported to MagEBoard
Animal Rescue
Friends of Animals
Helps cover food, spay and neutering costs for domestic animals of owners needing financial assistance. Donations are appreciated. Semi-annual bake and yard sales (Janice Brunacini 505-238-8261);
Ann Bending 575-854-3394
Fur and Feathers
of Datil, NM (
Sarah Ross
) south six miles on 603, right turn on Ed Jones. (501(c)(3) nonprofit organization) Donations tax deductible
Injured Wildlife
Wildlife rehabilitator (Jennifer Keller)
575-518-8851
Socorro Animal Shelter
is an animal service adoption center providing the public with the ability to reclaim lost animals and relinquish stray or owned animals. 100 Airport Rd, Socorro, NM. 575-838-3103 Closed Sun and Mon
Zimmer Feline Foundation
Helping Cats for households with less than 40,000 annual income free spay/neuter for cats. 505-466-1676
Farrier
Tony Dudek
in Quemado, NM Master Farrier 319-238-9508
(None closer has been reported to MagEBoard)
Oscar's Horseshoeing
505 203-2370
Pet Grooming
Rose Ann's Snips and Clips
Special services include nail clipping and expression of anal glands. 910 First Street (Hwy 60) By appointment or walk-in. 575-517-5110 (voice/text)
Veterinarians
All Creatures Large and Small Mobile Veterinary Service
House calls. Based in Magdalena. Jane Fassinger, VMD 575-518-8600
Animal Haven
Socorro, NM
The Ark of Socorro
Socorro, NM
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Emergency? Dial 911
Hop Canyon Volunteer Fire Department
Meets every 1st and 3rd Mon 6pm 200 Hop Canyon Road Business: 575-854-3751; Emergency 575-854-3750 Fredrick J. Bookland, Chief (no email) Shane Ingate Assistant Chief
hopcanyonvfd@co.socorro.nm.us
;
Emergency? Dial 911
ENTERTAINMENT
Music
(in Magdalena and Socorro) For email announcements: (
Jim Ruff)
Performing Arts Series
at New Mexico Technical Institute, Macey Center. 1 Olive Lane, Socorro. 575-835-5688 or 575-418-8949
Town of Gabriella
A newly built Old West town, complete with hotel, saloon, Courthouse and storefronts, all reminiscent of classic television and movie westerns. Near Datil, NM 970-673-5845 or 575-772-5114
Directions to Gabriella
FARM to MARKET
Eggs
Mary Padilla
Kelly Rd and Second Street 575-854-3042
Magdalena School
$3 per dozen. Ag shop Mon-Thurs 3-4pm
(Marleen Greenwood) 575-854-8011
Produce and Meat fresh, local, often organic
Magdalena Farmers' Market
at the Baca Building on Hwy 60. Seasonal on Wed from 4-6pm. Homemade items, fruits, veggies, eggs.
Nick Keller
575-835-8650
;
Savannah 575-418-1145
GALLERIES
Studios, Performance Spaces, Public Art
Blue Canyon Gallery
Pottery, Paintings and Jewelry Hwy 60 (1 Mile E of Magdalena) (Barbara Moore) 575-854-2953
C & S Morningstar
Jewelry Repair, Handmade Navajo Rugs, Gospel CDs, Navajo Jewelry. M to Th 8 to 5; varies on Fri.
CWB Studio and Gallery
Fine Art Photography. Open for special events and by appointment. 104 South Main Street (Cheryl Hastings) 715-928-0123
Holly Hughes
A community collaboration featuring a Bull, Cow and Cowboy reusing materials collected from local ranches. Outdoor public art installation funded by the New Mexico Arts Division (1994) Open 24/7
100 N Main Street
kind of a small array
Contemporary art exhibitions and music performances. 106 N Main St. By appointment or if the blue light is on, I’m open. (
Hills Snyder
) 210-473-9062
La Posada Art Gallery
Paintings, Photographs, Pottery and Textiles 1006 West 1st Street (Highway 60)
(John Sakel and Fritz Kapraun)
910-297-9904
Magdalena Wall
: Local Color
A public art installation inspired by "life in these parts". 201 Main Street just south of Second Street. Open 24/7 (Sigrid McCabe) 575-517-0135
Mary Ann Maddy Sayre Art Studio
Watercolors, mineral jewelry 575-740-3269
Village Press Print Studio
Greeting cards, monotype prints and etchings printed on antique letterpress printing presses and etching presses. Workshops and press rental available. 605 First Street (Hwy 60) (Laurie Taylor Gregg) 575-838-6452
Weather
Proof Gallery
Outdoor art on Vinyl
by Man in the Maze Productions. Open 24/7.
906 W First Street (Hwy 60) (Matt Middleton) 575-854-2306
GAS STATIONS and VEHICLE SERVICES
R and D Tires and Feed
Store
Sells and repairs tires. (Don and Marcia Thornton) Open Daily 9 La Hinca Rd (mile marker 116 on US 60 about 3 miles E of Magdalena) 575-854-3051
Tire Repair
S. Ash St. 8-5 Mon-Sat Open for emergencies if called. 575-518-8153
US 60 Cycles
Power sports, small motors, and more. Sat 9-6 Stockyard Rd #1-off Ash Street (
Luke Martin
) 505-235-0380
Winston's Auto Service
& Chain Saw Supplies
"Real Gas" 500 First Street (Hwy 60) 6:30am-7pm; Winter Hours 6:30am-6:30pm Sun 7-5:30 575-854-2718
GOVERNMENT SERVICES
(
County and State REPRESENTATIVES- See also Appendix
)
575-854-2602 Every other Mon 10am. Open to the Public
Magdalena Public Library and Box Car Museum
100 N Main St 575-854-2361 Interlibrary loans, Online E-books & Library Catalog, Computers, High Speed Wi-Fi, Special Presentations, Copy Machine, Open: T-F 11am – 5pm Sat 10am – 3pm
Magdalena Ranger Station
203 First Street (Hwy 60) 575-854-2281
Info and maps
The Station manages nearly 800,000 acres in the Cibola National Forest including two wilderness areas, 200 miles of trails and 500 miles of roads
Magdalena School Board Meeting
Agendas
posted at least 72 hours before the meeting. Typically, meetings on the third Mon of the month 6pm in the School Library
Magdalena Senior Center
500 9th Street between Main and Spruce. Open M-F Lunch from 11:15am. Sixty years or over can eat for free. No documents required to register on site. Daily Activities posted. (Rose Wilburn) 575-854-2589
Magdalena Transfer Station
Open on Fri and Sat from 8 to 4:30 (closed Noon-1pm)
A punch card is required and can be purchased at the Magdalena Senior Center, Village of Magdalena Administrative Office, or Socorro County offices. 575-835-0589
Socorro County Office 575- 835-2041
U.S. Post Office
Window hours: M-F 8-12:30 and 1:30-4:30, Sat 10-Noon 575-854-2231
--Mayor
Richard Rumpf
Office Hours – M-F 8 am–10am by appointment 505-280-5393
--
Board of Trustees
Board Meetings second and fourth Mons 6pm-7pm. The agenda, meeting packet, bill list and cash balance report for the meeting are posted on the village website by 4pm the preceding Fri and mailed to the Village email list
--
Assistant Clerk
Veronica Chavez
--After hours utility emergency
In case of an emergency such as a water leak or sewer back-up call 575-517-6790
--
Municipal Court
Honorable Judge Kayla D. Scartaccini 575-854-2602
HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES
Air Ambulance
PHI Cares
888-435-9744 M-F 8am – 4pm
The program protects members from the potential high costs of emergency medical transport. Mention "Linda Smiley" as your representative and the group as "Magdalena Air Ambulance" for a discount.
Durable Medical Equipment
Loaned free from
The MarketPlace
105 N Main Street
575-854-3088. Braces, ortho boots, wheelchairs, crutches and other helpful items. Open Fri, Sat, and Mon 11am-4pm
Helen Dennis
Professional caregiving in Magdalena 575-517-6004 Over ten years experience. References available
Herbal Medicine
(
Judyth Shamosh
, PhD)
602-513-1528
Professional herbal consultations with custom herbal remedies for people and pets. Over 40-years experience in eastern and western herbal traditions
Medication Delivery
Free Delivery to Magdalena by
Kelly's Pharmacy in Socorro
Every Sat for prescriptions called in by Fri 575-835-2125
575-835-2444 Socorro, NM 87801
Yoga
There is no place like Om Yoga
Sun 1:30pm and Thurs 10:30am Cost: $5 (
Judyth Shamosh
)
HISTORY of the Area
(The Last 150 Years)
Architectural Highlights
Charles Ilfeld Building
N Main Street across from the Library
Magdalena Jail
(Under Renovation) Located in the alleyway due W of present Marshal's Office at 106 Main Street
Ocean to Ocean
on Hwy 60. Before Rt 66, the Ocean-to-Ocean Hwy went from Santa Monica
,
CA to Virginia Beach
,
VA. In NM it followed an old wagon road from Springerville, AZ to Socorro, NM—a road that may go as far back as Kit Carson in the mid-1800s.
Old Forest Service Building
On private land. Once Magdalena’s Forest Service offices. Was attached to Magdalena's ice house, now razed to the ground. 500 2nd Street
Historic Highlights
Bureau of Indian Affairs Dormitories
From
1957
Din
é
(Navajo) children lived in these buildings and attended the Magdalena School (K-12). Once the
Alamo Navajo Reservation
developed their own schools and the dorms were closed
around
1984. Kelly and 10th Street
Box Car Museum
Interactive exhibits on local mining, railroad, stock driveway, and our history. Intriguing Magdalena area history depicted in AT&SF boxcar exhibits. Open during Library hours by the Public Library. 108 N Main Street. 575-854-2361
Golden Spur Saloon
Historic B/W photographs and Ranching Relics in an old west saloon replete with taxidermy game animals. 505 First Street (Hwy 60) 575-854-2554
Kelly Ghost Town
(1883-1947)
In its heyday Kelly had over 2000 residents. Its church still stands and is used by Kelly descendants for mass, posadas, weddings, funerals and the
Kelly NM Church Fiesta
Kelly Mine
During its heyday in the 1800s, the Kelly mine produced nearly $60 million in gold, lead, zinc and copper. Also known for its deposits of
Smithsonite
.
Passes available from Bennie Zamora 575 854 2401 at Tony's Rock Shop, Kelly Rd
Directions to Kelly Mine
Magdalena Hall Hotel
Opened in 1917; this historic hotel offers newly renovated hotel rooms with New Mexico amenities.
Magdalena Public Library and Gardens
in the Old Santa Fe Railroad Depot built in 1915 listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Free Public Events and Wi-Fi. 108 N Main Street 575-854-2361
Magdalena Stockyards
at the "End of the Trail"
There were an estimated 350,000 head of cattle in the NM Territory in 1880. N Ash Street, one block N of First Street (Hwy 60) From here, cattle and sheep were loaded onto railroad cars
The Magdalena Trail
This historic stock driveway (1885-1971) stretched 125 miles between eastern AZ and Magdalena was 5 to 10 miles wide and ended at the Magdalena Stockyards
Self-guided Walking Tour of Magdalena
Coming soon
Reading about Local History
(All available at Magdalena Library, most at Route 60 Trading Post and The MarketPlace)
Celebrating 100 Years of Frontier Living, Magdalena NM
1884-1984. Old Timers' stories and pictures. Includes Magdalena before 1884; Rodeo; Mining and the Miners; Hispanic Magdalena; Sheep Ranching ; Magdalena Stock Driveway
Cowboy Spur Maker: The Story of Ed Blanchard
by
Tom Kelly, a late Old Timer rancher, and Jane Pattie. Meet Ed Blanchard, Tom’s cousin, turned spur maker after a wild, reckless life as a cowboy.
The Kelly Cookbook
by the Ladies Aid Society of Kelly, 1911 republished in 1981. No record of what the money was used for but most likely to help some miners' family. Three B/W drawings of the Kelly Mine area.
The Magdalena Cook Book
Available only at the Magdalena Library
Old Magdalena Cow Town
by late resident Langford Ryan Johnston. "They were rough old hombres, but they would do to take along, and it was a mighty pleasant feeling to have one at your side …” Includes: The Alamo Navajos, Magdalena Rodeo
No Life for a Lady
by Agnes Morley Cleaveland. Born on a NM cattle ranch in 1874, she handled horse rustlers, punched cows and handled grizzlies, attended school, and observed the cattle industry from the earliest days to the open range
Pie Town Woman: The Hard Life and Good Times of a New Mexico Homesteader
by Joan Meyers. Includes photos by Russell Lee who
immortalized Pie Town in 1940 as part of the Farm Security Administration's New Deal survey of American life
Rodeo in Magdalena
JULY 4, 1918. Frontier Times, 1976. Includes: 1918 Rodeo in Magdalena, Ray Morely family; Accounts of trail drivers having to cross the big rivers on cattle drives; the 3rd US Volunteers who were attacked by Indians in 1865
Three Roads to Magdalena
by David Wallace Adams." ,,, a once booming frontier town, is where Navajo, Anglo, and Hispanic people have lived for well over 100 years... take us to sheep and cattle ranches, Navajo ceremonies, Hispanic fiestas..."
The Train Stops Here New Mexico's Railway Legacy
The Index refers eight times to Magdalena and two times to the Magdalena Stock Driveway
Way Out There
by Matt Middleton. This hour documentary film is about the changing face of the American West.
Much of the production was videotaped in and around Magdalena. Available at Winston's Auto Service and the Golden Spur Saloon.
Wrangler Meets His Queen
July 1966 Golden West Magazine. 1916 Magdalena Rodeo pgs. 34-35 “Oh Magdalena was a wild little cow town on a branch line with one train daily from Socorro”
HOME MAINTENANCE and CONSTRUCTION
APPLIANCES and ELECTRONIC REPAIRS
Keith Ryan
) TV’s, stereos, etc. and some plumbing and electrical work. 575-517-7183
CABINET MAKER
Magdalena Custom Woodworks
All natural wood, fine handcrafted custom cabinets, furniture and wooden caskets. Building custom cabinets and furniture since 1997. Local since 2006. (Andre Ware) 575-517-0394
CHIMNEY SWEEPER
(Montana Pettis)
(505-379-8326) Clean and reliable. Full chimney sweep services: fireplace/insert/stove maintenance and detailing.
CARPENTER
Nester Martinez 575-517-0592
CONSTRUCTION
True Blue Construction
Quality Work. Pro-panel Roofing, Stucco, Concrete, Metal Buildings, Observatories, Dirt Work, MHD Foundations, Septic and more. (
Tyler Scartaccini
) 575-418-7796
FIREWOOD
Delvicchio Monte Full cord split & delivered $180.
575- 854-3058
HANDY PEOPLE
--Bob Mack
New or repair and welding available. (Certified in Ohio but I won't be applying in NM) 575-418-7619 or 505-633-0252
--Jesus Martinez
brush, weed yard clean up 575-322-0259
HARDWARE-
Eagle Hardware Supply
Hardware and plumbing supplies (Clark Brown) Mon-Fri 8:30-Noon,1-5:30. Sat 8:30-Noon, 1-4. Closed Sun. N Main Street 575-518-8358
HVAC
-
Troy Mechanical Services
(Steve Troy) 575-854-2083
PLUMBING
-
TLC Plumbing, Inc.
Home and commercial plumbing, heating and cooling. 1000 1st St. (Hwy 60) 575-835-8911
TREES TRIMMED
(Carl Apodaca) 575-517-7738
TREE AND YARD WORK. FENCE WORK.
(Nathaniel Molina)
(505) 220-7215
HUNTING, OUTFITTERS, TAXIDERMY, PROCESSING
(Joe Don Autrey)
LODGING
Airbnb
Casa del Sol
A tranquil sanctuary to relax and rejuvenate! If you love star gazing, some of the darkest skies and the brightest stars are right outside your bedroom door.
Casa Encantada
Get Ready for an experience, not just a place to spend the night. Beautifully decorated with magical touches of artistic flair everywhere; prepare to be enchanted!
Historical Comfort
Come stay in the oldest house in town. The Blackburn/McTavish home is a
historic landmark
redone inside to have a clean comfortable feel.
(
Kayla Kersey)
Bed and Breakfasts
W of town on Hwy 60- half a Mile past Mile Marker 111
Mama K's B & B
#47 Mesilla Drive Hop Canyon Magdalena
Guest/Dude Ranch
Concho Hills Guest Ranch
1522 Remuda Trail. 13.2 miles South of the VLA off Hwy 52. Lodging, meals, horseback riding and western ranch activities. (Tim and Marilyn Norris) 575-772-5757
Hotel
Motels
303 First Street (Hwy 60)
NATURE and WILDLIFE
Hunting
During Sept, Oct and Nov primarily elk, pronghorn and deer
See also
HUNTING and OUTFITTERS
Lady of the Mountain
Legend says that, in the 1500s, a Spanish soldier saw the face of Mary Magdalene on the N side of the mountain. The village at the base of that mountain was named Magdalena in her honor. Can you see her face in profile?
REAL ESTATE
Major Ranches
Randell Major, Qualifying Broker 575-838-3016
Working cattle, hunting, horse ranches, rec and com properties,
rural land, farms
. Experienced in financing, water rights, minerals, 1031 tax deferred exchanges, public land leases, and ranch manage.
New Mexico Realty
Residential and land sales. 802 First Street (Hwy 60) 505-859-9468 (Kelly Warnock, Qualifying Broker)
Realty One of New Mexico
103 E First Street (Hwy 60)
RECYCLING
Egg Cartons
at the Magdalena Samaritan Center
Motor Oil, transmission fluid and hydraulic oil
- O'Reilly's or Auto Zone in Socorro, NM
Plastic Grocery Bags
Drop at the Magdalena Samaritan Center
ROCK HOUNDING
Keep in mind that all mines in this area are private property and to be legal requires a pass to collect up to 10 lbs. of rocks, otherwise you are trespassing. Of note, the Smithsonite in this area has a unique coloring.
Bill's Rock Shop
401 W First St. (at Pine Street) by appointment. Call for entrance to the shop and passes to the two Dobson mines (Nitt/Graphic) (Grace Dobson) 575-854-2236
Tony's Rock Shop
911 Kelly Rd. Intermittent hours. (Bennie Zamora) 575-854 -2401
Has
Smithsonite
and more. Also has
Kelly Mine
passes
SCIENCES
Venues, Organizations, Events
Coding Club at the Magdalena Public Library
(Fri)
Magdalena Ridge Observatory
(MRO)
(South Baldy) This multi-use research and educational observatory is built and operated by the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (NMT) with offices located on the NMT campus in Socorro, NM
Scholle Petrographic, LLC
(Peter A.Scholle; Dana Ulmer-Scholle) 505-440-3639 home and work. Microscopic examination of rocks to determine age, composition, porosity, oil residues,etc. We also do geological/sedimentological writing and editing.
The Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array
is
part of the
NRAO
l
ocated on the Plains of San Agustin 24 miles W of Magdalena. Self-Guided Tours 8am until dusk every day.
Guided Tours
first and third Sat of each month (11am, 1 and 3pm) 575-835-7000
SHOPPING
See also BUSINESSES and GALLERIES
El Farolito
Usable Antiques and Yard Art. Open Sun and Mon or by appointment. 103 S Kelly Rd (Mac Leyba) 575-517-7202
Family Dollar
Carries a variety of goods, including groceries, household items and beauty products. First St. (Hwy 60) Mon-Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 9am-9pm
The Marketplace
Jewelry, Clothes, Music, Gifts, Christmas Shop, Vintage and Antiques, Cowboy and Ranch, Antique Furniture, N Main Street. Sat and Mon 11-4
Route 60 Trading Post and Gallery
Open 7 days a week 9-5 Ammunition, Books, Fishing and Hunting Supplies, Indian Jewelry, Leather Goods, Smithsonite. 400 First Street (Hwy 60) 575-854-3560
TRANSPORTATION
Shuttle (Magdalena-Socorro)
575-835-1501 The City of Socorro operates a commuter-shuttle service between Magdalena and Socorro on workdays. It leaves from behind the Steer Stop 705 E First Street (Hwy 60) at 7am and returns to the Steer Stop at approximately 5:45pm.
UTILITIES
Sierra Propane
Propane sales and service. 575- 854-2854 or 928-333-2197 1403 1st Street (Hwy 60)
sierrapro@aol.com
215 E Manzanares Avenue Socorro, NM
VISITOR SERVICES
Public Restrooms
--Village Hall
108 N Main Street at Village Hall. M-F
Open 7 days a week 9-5 (Kimberly Nesvig) 575-854-3660
WITHIN A FEW HOURS DRIVE (OR LESS)
(Driving Time from Magdalena)
Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge
San Antonio, NM. A refuge along the Rio Grande provides breeding ground for waterfowl (endangered Greater Sandhill Crane) and other wildlife. Home to over 325 bird species. 575-835-1828
(S 50min)
GHOST TOWNS
--
Riley
(N 45min)
Riley Church Fiesta, Memorial Day
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