Straw Art: Exploring the Taylor Collections

Can art be considered endangered? This episode will discuss how this traditional New Mexican style of Straw Art went from being nearly extinct to becoming one of the most popular art forms in the state.
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New Mexico Historic Sites are storied places where the past is palpable. They invite you to hit the road, explore, and get out in the golden New Mexico sun. It's your chance to follow in the footsteps of indigenous people, Spanish conquistadors, Civil War soldiers, outlaws, and lawmen.
Visiting a New Mexico Historic Site promises to grant you a deeper understanding of those who have gone before us and helped make us who we are today.