Chasing the eclipse 3 - NM-TX

‘ln the morning we left the west side of New Mexico with the east side as our destination, specifically the Guadalupe Mountains National Park.  This is a new destination for us.

It’s COLD it’s WINDY, but we did venture a couple short trails.

from the Pine Springs VC we followed the path to the Pine Springs Butterfield Stage Station.

All that is left is this one wall that is reinforcement from behind.

From here we moved on to the Frijole Ranch.

The spring generates 6 gallons a minute, and the cool water helped preserve fruits and vegetables.

My daughter has a persimmon tree.  Not a grove just a tree.

But check out the bark pattern!  Her tree has not yet developed this texture.

Our next stop was Frijole Ranch.  The site museum was closed on this Easter Sunday,  I think it would be an interesting visit.

The spring is still producing fresh water but at a far less significant rate.

With the day in Guadalupe I am able to add another sticker to my water bottle.

Our last stop in New Mexico was Clovis.  I specifically wanted to see the Blackwater Museum.  It was closed!!!  ARG!!! Do a Google search on ‘Clovis Man’ for an idea why I wanted to be there.

It is the site of the oldest known use of tools in North America.  Clovis Points are unique.  It is also a supported theory that all Native Americans are Clovis descendants.

So with my disappointment Fran suggested the Norman Petty Rock and Roll Museum. 

Radio studio:

A typical soda fountain in the early years of Rock and Roll.

Memphis is credited as the Birthplace of Rock and Roll (Elvis 1953), But Clovis is credited as the Heartbeat of Rock and Roll.  Who knew ???

Many artists recorded here,

I’m a huge Buddy Holly fan!  He recorded “That’ll be the Day” here first, followed another couple dozen!  Roy Orbison, Bobby Vee, and others wanted that Clovis Sound.

And the Fireballs “Sugar Shack”, a #1 hit for them was recorded by Petty.

If you’re a Rock and Roll fan do your own research on the unique Clovis Sound.

And you’ll notice how it still influences music today.

The original studio is on 7th street.

Thanks for the detour, Fran!  What a serendipitous stop!