CardCow Vintage Postcards

Elephant Butte Dam

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Elephant Butte Dam
(NM), Real Photo PM May-03

An Afternoon Call

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:29:37 +0100

Title:
An Afternoon Call
Pueblo of Laguna (NM), Divided Back PM Dec-09

Apache Canyon In The Glorietta Mountains

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Apache Canyon In The Glorietta Mountains
Scenic (NM), Divided Back unused

Description:
After leaving Las Vegas, the road winds over park slopes to the commanding height of Glorietta Pass (Alt. 7,422 ft.). The downward ride is thru Apache Canyon, where, is 1849 noted battles were fought between Kearny's army and the Mexicans, and in 1862 between Federal and Confederate forces.

White's City

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:54:41 +0100

Title:
White's City
White's City (NM), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
Adjacent to Carlsbad Caverns National Park, White's City is the choice of Carlsbad Caverns visitors. Accommodations for over 500 people. The Velvet Garter Restaurant, World famous Million Dollar Museum-fun for the whole family.

Religious Procession Leaving The Church

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:41:59 +0100

Title:
Religious Procession Leaving The Church
Santo Domingo (NM), Divided Back PM 1912 Jan-15

Description:
As a rule a number of weddings take kplace on the morning of the Corn Dance. These weddings are performed in the church by the Catholic prist. After the ceremony the entire wedding party forms in a parade and proceeds to the plaza where the damce is held. The figure of the Holy virgin is carried under a canopy and deposited in a temporary shrine on the plaza. The priests in their robes and vestments accompany the Procession. The Pueblo Indian is an industrious and intelligent citizen, who alternately labors and then relaxes himself in games and ceremonies. His gods are inumerable ? gods of harvest and of famine, of sun and rain and snow, of peace and war. Etc.,

State Capitol

Fri, 30 May 2008 23:34:11 +0100

Title:
State Capitol
Sante Fe (NM), Divided Back unused

Old Church At Pueblo Of Isleta

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 03:32:37 +0100

Title:
Old Church At Pueblo Of Isleta
Pueblo Of Isleta (NM), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused

On The Dawson RR

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 08:00:00 +0100

Title:
On The Dawson RR
(NM), Real Photo unused

Mountainair Community Building

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:04:20 +0100

Title:
Mountainair Community Building
Mountainair (NM), Linen PM 1943 Oct-05

Church At Ranchos De Taos

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:03:49 +0100

Title:
Church At Ranchos De Taos
Ranchos De Taos (NM), Linen unused

Description:
This very fine old primitive Church was built by the early Spanish colonists to serve the farming community three miles south of Taos. The neighborhood comprises a scattered and rambling village including Talpa, and the villagers live according to the customs and traditions of their forefathers dating back to the days of Don Fernando.

Capulin Mountain National Monument

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 22:52:17 +0100

Title:
Capulin Mountain National Monument
Capulin (NM), Chrome unused

Description:
Aerial view of Capulin Mountain located in northeastern New Mexico 32 miles east of Raton. One of the largest and most symmetrical of the geologically recent volcanic cinder cones in the United States. It rises about 1500 feet above the surrounding plains to an elevation of 8182 feet

Old Band Stand

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 23:13:13 +0100

Title:
Old Band Stand
Mesilla (NM), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
This old band stand on the plaza of Old Mesilla displays both the flags of U.S. and Mexico. At one time a Mexican village, part of Chihuahua, the territory was included in the Gadsden Purchase. Mesilla was the scene of the famous trial of Billy the kid.

The Stable, La Posta

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 23:13:11 +0100

Title:
The Stable, La Posta
Mesilla (NM), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
This room is part of the old stable for the numerous stage lines that stopped at La Posta a century ago, when it was a buys station on the Butterfield Stage Route. Many Varieties of tropical plants flourish in here and it is considered one of the most beautiful dining rooms in the Southwest.

Community House

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 08:00:00 +0100

Title:
Community House
Red River (NM), Continental Chrome unused

Truth Or Consequences

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 08:00:00 +0100

Title:
Truth Or Consequences
Truth Or Consequences (NM), Continental Chrome PM 1973 May-03

Description:
Truth or Consequences is famous for its health-giving hot springs where countless people come to bathe in the magical waters. Also, at T. or C., on the Elephant Butte Lake, there is some of the finest lake fishing in New Mexico.

Blue Spruce Lodge, Highway 66

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 07:25:50 +0100

Title:
Blue Spruce Lodge, Highway 66
East Gallup (NM), Linen PM Jul-31

Description:
"For a Pleasant Stay in he Indian Capital" Air Conditioned Blue Spruce Lodge Tiled Baths and Showers East Highway 66. Mr. and Mrs. John Milosevich, Managing owners. In easy driving distance of 6 National Monuments and the picturesque Indian Country. A modern Motor Lodge (Completed 1950) of 19 comfortable units - with several large rooms for family accommodations. Steam Heat for winter comfort, Good Cafes close by.

Ruins Of Tyuonyi

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 07:25:40 +0100

Title:
Ruins Of Tyuonyi
Frijoles Canyon (NM), Linen unused

Description:
A "close-up" or intimate view of the ground floor arrangement of these remarkable ruins of pueblo type houses which were from one to three stories in height. Entrance was made from the inner court to the top, descending through the roofs into the rooms---affording the greatest protection from the enemy.

View Of The Bull Rink

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 07:25:04 +0100

Title:
View Of The Bull Rink
Ciudad Juarez (NM), Linen unused

Greetings From Artesia

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Greetings From Artesia
Artesia (NM), Linen unused

The Church Of San Felipe De Neri

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:05:06 +0100

Title:
The Church Of San Felipe De Neri
Old Albuquerque (NM), Linen unused

Description:
Originally built by the Franciscans in 1706-7. The old Spanish garrison building adjoins the church and the original adobe walls still stand, though now covered with a brick facing. The building is now used by the Jesuit Priests as their home.

Interior Of Church

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:04:23 +0100

Title:
Interior Of Church
Pueblo of Isleta (NM), Linen unused

Description:
Thirteen miles west of Albuquerque is the Indian Pueblo of Isleta. One of the striking features of this pueblo is the old church. It is easily distinguished by the two immense bell towers. Notwithstanding the presence of a well preserved church and the constant attendance of a priest, Isleta possesses an estufa, or native ceremonial chamber, where ancient religious rites are still observed.

A Street

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 22:27:18 +0100

Title:
A Street
Pueblo Of Acoma (NM), Divided Back unused

The Estufa Corn Dance

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 08:00:00 +0100

Title:
The Estufa Corn Dance
Pueblo Of Santo Domingo (NM), Divided Back unused

Description:
The Estufa is the sacred meeting place of each pueblo village, where the men congregate and where all of the sacred rites of their religious ceremonies are held. The Estufa is a circular structure built mostly under ground and entered by a single opening in the roof. The Estufas are now used as places for holding the civil, religious and secret ceremonies of the tribe, but they were originally only the sleeping and lounging places of the men and could not be entered by the women. There are sacred rites, lasting three days, held in the Estufa previous to the Corn Dance.

Old Church At Pueblo Of Isleta

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 08:00:00 +0100

Title:
Old Church At Pueblo Of Isleta
Missions (NM), Divided Back PM 1910 Apr-18

Description:
More than a score of these pueblos are scattered over New Mexico. Isleta lies close to the Santa Fe tracks eleven miles west of Albuquerque. The Pueblo Indian is not curious and of the outer world knows little. Many are housed today in the same structures in which their forefathers were discovered and three and a half centuries of contact with the white man has not materially changed their manner of life. The Indian tribes that roamed over mountain and plain have become wards of the Government; the Pueblo Indian has absolutely maintained his individuality, self-respecting and self-supporting.

The Church At Pueblo Of Santo Domingo

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 08:00:00 +0100

Title:
The Church At Pueblo Of Santo Domingo
(NM), Divided Back unused

Description:
As seen from the train. The soldier and the priest marched side by side in the days of the Spanish conquest, and simultaneously with the occupation of new Mexico mission churches of the Jesuit and Franciscan orders were built. The exact date of the present church is hard to determine as the pueblo has been moved from one side of the Rio grandee river to the other; it has existed, however, since the Spanish conquest. The Santo Domingo Indians profess the catholic religion, though still adhering to many of their tribal religious ceremonies.

Whiting Motels

Sat, 6 Oct 2007 21:46:02 +0100

Title:
Whiting Motels
Continental Divide (NM), Chrome unused

Description:
Whiting Motel are located in Holbrook, Winslow, Flagstaff, Williams, Kingman and Yucca, Arizona Barstow, California and Continental Divide, San Fidel Interchange, West Albuquerque and Santa Rosa in New Mexico, (all on Interstate 40)

Las Alamos County Courthouse

Sat, 6 Oct 2007 03:09:09 +0100

Title:
Las Alamos County Courthouse
Los Almos (NM), Continental Chrome unused

The Church Of San Felipe De Neri, The Plaza

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 20:10:56 +0100

Title:
The Church Of San Felipe De Neri, The Plaza
Old Albuquerque (NM), Linen unused

Description:
Originally built by the Franciscans in 1706-7. The old Spanish garrison building adjoins the church and the original adobe walls still stand, though now covered with a brick facing. The building is now used by the Jesuit Priests as their home.

City Hall

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 20:10:54 +0100

Title:
City Hall
Belen (NM), Linen unused

Description:
Belen was first settled by the Spaniards in 1719 and has been "just a little Spanish town" until he last decade, during which time it has gone ahead rapidly and is now a modern town located in the fertile Rio Grande valley and free from severe climatic conditions.

White Sands National Monument

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 07:00:00 +0100

Title:
White Sands National Monument
White Sands (NM), Linen unused

Description:
Here at White Sands, hundreds of acres of pure gypsum forms one of the most spectacular of scenic highlights. Few, if any plants, can exist in this beautiful expanse of lovely white sand. One of the most unusual of picnic grounds in the nation is found in the heart of this fabulous spot. Fifteen Miles South of Alamogordo, New Mexico, and about eighty Miles North of El Paso, Texas, the White Sands are continually growing and encroaching upon the desert at the foot of the San Andres Mts.

Horseshoe Bend

Sat, 8 Sep 2007 07:00:00 +0100

Title:
Horseshoe Bend
(NM), Divided Back PM 1909 Dec-16

Description:
4th grade Alamogordo To Cloudcroft. N. M

Cattle Watering At Artesian Well

Sun, 1 Jul 2007 22:46:52 +0100

Title:
Cattle Watering At Artesian Well
Pecos Valley (NM), Divided Back PM 1909 May-03

Holy Family Church

Sun, 3 Jun 2007 02:24:22 +0100

Title:
Holy Family Church
Chimayo (NM), Chrome unused

Description:
Located only about 5 miles form the site of the first white settlement in the United States. The new parish church and rectory were completed in 1967. It is modern in every detail, but isolated form traffic and noise for a quiet, reverent atmosphere.

St. Josephs Mission

Sun, 3 Jun 2007 02:24:14 +0100

Title:
St. Josephs Mission
Mescalero (NM), Chrome unused

Description:
Built as a memorial to men lost in World War I it stands overlooking the reservation. The Apache tribe was feared in the early days because of the notorious Geronimo. The Indians living on this reservation are the Mescalero branch of the Apache people

St. Albino Catholic Church

Sun, 3 Jun 2007 02:24:13 +0100

Title:
St. Albino Catholic Church
Old Mesilla (NM), Chrome unused

Description:
This church faces the historic plaza where the Gadsden Purchase was signed in 1854. The adobe structure where Billy the Kid was tried still stands on the S.E. corner of the Plaza. In 1862 Old Mesilla was headquarters of the Military District of Territory of Arizona. (Including the present State of New Mexico.)

Old San Ysidro Church

Sun, 3 Jun 2007 02:24:11 +0100

Title:
Old San Ysidro Church
Corrales (NM), Chrome unused

Description:
Built in 1865 after floods destroyed older church East of Highway at Los Luceros ranch site. Fine example of Spanish Village Adobe Church with wooden cellings, thick walls and earthen floor. Proceeds used for preservation by coracles Historical Society, New Mexico.

Old Church At Pueblo Of Isleta

Tue, 22 May 2007 04:13:19 +0100

Title:
Old Church At Pueblo Of Isleta
Osleta (NM), White Border PM 1911 Nov-14

Description:
More than a score of these pueblos are scattered over New Mexico. Isleta lies close to the Santa Fe tracks eleven miles west of Albuquerque. The Pueblo Indian is not curious and of the outer world knows little. Many are housed today in the same structures in which their forefathers were discovered and three and a half centuries of contact with the white man has not materially changed their manner of life. The Indian tribes that roamed over mountain and plain have become wards of the Government; the Pueblo Indian has absolutely maintained his individuality, self-respecting and self-supporting.

Catholic School

Tue, 22 May 2007 04:12:53 +0100

Title:
Catholic School
East Las Vegas (NM), White Border PM 1926 Dec-09

Entrance To The Old Church

Tue, 22 May 2007 04:11:13 +0100

Title:
Entrance To The Old Church
Pueblo of Laguna (NM), White Border unused

The Church

Tue, 22 May 2007 04:10:57 +0100

Title:
The Church
Santo Domingo (NM), White Border unused

Description:
Fred Harvey The soldier and the priest marched side by side in the days of the Spanish conquest, and simultaneously with the occupation of New Mexico mission churches of the Jesuit and Franciscan orders were built. The exact date of the present church is hard to determine as the pueblo has been moved from one side of the Rio Grande river to the other; it has existed, however, since the Spanish Conquest. The canto Domingo Indians profess the Catholic religion, though still adhering a many of their tribal religious ceremonies.

Apache Canyon In The Glorietta Mts

Tue, 22 May 2007 04:10:56 +0100

Title:
Apache Canyon In The Glorietta Mts
Apache Canyon (NM), White Border PM 1918 Apr-19

Description:
Fred Harvey After leaving Las Vegas, the road winds over park slopes to the commanding height of Glorietta Pase (Alt. 7,422 ft.) The downward ride is thru Apache Canyon, where in 1849 noted battles were fought between Kenney's army and the Mexicans, and in 1862 between Federal and Confederate forces.

Old Spanish Convent

Tue, 22 May 2007 04:10:54 +0100

Title:
Old Spanish Convent
Lamy (NM), White Border unused

Description:
Fred Harvey The town of Lamy, between Las Vegas and Albuquerque, was named for the good Archbishop who founded nearby a convent, the walls of which are still standing, and who also once taught the Indians in a little adobe school house. At the time of the founding of this convent he was a missionary priest, but afterwards became Archbishop Lamy of Santa Fe.

Lamy

Tue, 22 May 2007 04:10:54 +0100

Title:
Lamy
Lamy (NM), White Border unused

Description:
Fred Harvey Lamy, between Las Vegas and Albuquerque, was named for the good Archbishop who founded a convent the walls of which are still standing, and who also once taught the Indians in a little adobe school house. At the time of the founding of this convent he was a missionary priest, but afterwards became Archbishop of Santa Fe.

Methodist Church

Fri, 6 Apr 2007 06:44:13 +0100

Title:
Methodist Church
Tucummari (NM), Divided Back PM 1916 Aug-00

Artesian Well Near Roswell

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 07:36:06 +0100

Title:
Artesian Well Near Roswell
(NM), Private Mailing Card PM 1906 Jan-15

Main Street Looking East

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 09:28:31 +0100

Title:
Main Street Looking East
Clayton (NM), Real Photo PM Aug-09

Chair Lift Sandia Peak Ski Area

Sat, 10 Feb 2007 08:00:00 +0100

Title:
Chair Lift Sandia Peak Ski Area
(NM), Chrome unused

Description:
The 7,500-foot double chairlift at "Spectacular" Sandia Peak Ski Area. Just 26 Miles from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Skiing from Thanks giving to Easter.

High School At Bayard

Sat, 13 Jan 2007 00:39:00 +0100

Title:
High School At Bayard
Bayard (NM), Real Photo unused

West Of Lordsburg

Sat, 13 Jan 2007 00:34:00 +0100

Title:
West Of Lordsburg
Lordsbury (NM), Real Photo unused

Administration

Sat, 13 Jan 2007 00:33:00 +0100

Title:
Administration
Portles (NM), Real Photo unused

Description:
E.N.M.U