Well, we weren't looking very hard for those purple people eaters in Roswell, New Mexico. But we did find a gem of an experience in the Roswell Museum and Art Center. It is free and contains a nice collection of art, the Rogers Aston collection of bronze sculptures and artifacts from early New Mexico history, and a number of exhibits related to Robert Goddard's rocket experiments, including his workshop. The artifacts include some incredible beaded Native American work.
After lunch at a great local place, Peppers, we checked out another museum in a 1912 mansion. Unfortunately they are in the process of painting the upstairs and those displays were not open. Finally we went to the Walker Air Museum, which is basically one room and something of a disappointment.
We did learn quite a bit during the day, including that John Denver was born in Roswell, several famous people attended the New Mexico Military Institute there, and there is a move afoot to build a space resort. Check out Earth Station Roswell. Don't try and make reservations because it hasn't been built yet--a gift shop owner indicated that the two Obama administrations have not been encouraging--but there are opportunities for investment if you are so inclined.
Today it's north to Santa Fe. What started as a cool, clammy foggy morning has turned into a bright sunny say, although only 58 degrees. We were on the road early to avoid high winds forecast for the afternoon.
We did learn quite a bit during the day, including that John Denver was born in Roswell, several famous people attended the New Mexico Military Institute there, and there is a move afoot to build a space resort. Check out Earth Station Roswell. Don't try and make reservations because it hasn't been built yet--a gift shop owner indicated that the two Obama administrations have not been encouraging--but there are opportunities for investment if you are so inclined.
Today it's north to Santa Fe. What started as a cool, clammy foggy morning has turned into a bright sunny say, although only 58 degrees. We were on the road early to avoid high winds forecast for the afternoon.
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