If you take the low road to Taos, NM you'll discover all sorts of unusual of things you usually only read about or see in movies. Sure the views are spectacular (and often overwhelming), but there are actually people and businesses who live in these lush and untamed parts. Take the gas station in Embudo we found last week. We stopped when we saw they sold Nehi's.
We bumped into the owner and asked if we could take some pictures. Well, hell yeah, he said, so we did.
The first thing you notice is the extensive collection of gasoline memorabilia, from pumps to oil cans to well preserved vintage signage, he had it all. Only thing is, it's a museum, not an actual gas station.
Looking at a row of rusted pumps reminded us of another lifetime when odd and even license plates dictated how long we waited in our parent's station wagons for gas.
We never did catch the museum/collector's name, but he was nice enough to let us roam free around the property. After spying around back, we discovered he was also an outsider artist.
We're not sure if which made us smile more...the vintage sewing machines lined up on top of weird old metal signs or the tin can robot riding the John Deere mini tractor.
In any case, stopping off to see this road side attraction is highly recommended.
Make sure you thank the nice man who created all this beautiful madness. The dog is friendly, by the way.
If you're in the 'hood, check them out:
1819 Highway 68
Embudo, NM 87531
505.852.2995
All photos by Carole Langrall
1 comment:
As a Taosena, we pass this terrific little 'museum' on our way to and from Santa Fe and parts south frequently, and it never fails to make us smile. If the gate is open, visitors are welcome!
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