When we got up this morning it was -2C/28.4F! The wind is blowing but the sun is shining. The altitude is high but we were not expecting such cold weather. The high today is +7C/44.6F. We did part of the walking tour and then saw the free shuttle bus and got on and warmed up. The bus stopped at the state capitol so we all got off!
We couldn't see the state capitol building as it's not domed like most in the US. We were shocked as we were able to just walk in. There was a security guard but he didn't check our bags or make us go through a normal US security check point. He was more like a welcoming committee, told us what to see and where to go. The building is four stories so we went right to the top.
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| The gorgeous trees in front of the state capitol building. |
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| It's only four stories and doesn't have a dome. The building is magnificent inside! |
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| First stop, Office of the Governor! We went right in. They were very nice and told us to check out his artwork. |
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| Rotunda - notice the gorgeous works of art, every type of art located throughout the building |
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We were on the third floor and looked down to see this choir getting into position!
When they started to sing, I videoed it! They are from Farmington, NM and here for the state championships.
If this video won't work, it's on my Facebook page! |
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| Rotunda ceiling |
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| Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi |
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| IAIA Museum of Contemporary Arts |
IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA) is dedicated to increasing public understanding and appreciation of contemporary Native art, history and culture through presentation, collection and acquisition, preservation, and interpretation. MoCNA is recognized as the preeminent organizer of exhibitions devoted exclusively to the display of dynamic and diverse arts practices representative of Native North America.
MoCNA encourages creative expression across the fields of arts and culture as an opportunity to engage, establish, foster, and cultivate in cross-cultural dialogue with communities at the local, national, and global level.
MoCNA’s exhibitions, programs, and its Collection of Contemporary Native Arts are integral to nurturing and growth of the Institute of American Indian Arts legacy, college community, and curriculum across academic and artistic disciplines.
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| I love the buildings! |
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| Nice streets, very clean and wonderful shopping! |
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| When we saw the name of the business we went right in! |
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| The pottery was fantastic! |
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| All done by local artists |
