National Interpreters Workshop

2006 National Interpreters Workshop \| November 7–11, 2006 \| Albuquerque, New Mexico
	Suggested Reading Since the days of the nomadic Native American tribes, the Spanish Conquistadores, and the traders of the Santa Fe Trail, the state of New Mexico has played host to touring peoples of all kinds. As the fifth largest state by land-mass, New Mexico lends itself well to touring by automobile, which millions of people did during the heyday of the famous Route 66. While you are lounging around the house on those cold winter days, acquaint yourself with New Mexico and some of the history and sights of the State with the following recommended books:
		Enchanted Lifeways: The History, Museums, Arts, and Festivals of New Mexico Foreword by John Nichols This invaluable cultural guidebook provides information on New Mexico's museums, historic districts, remote villages, ancient ruins, libraries, arts and crafts fairs, performing arts events, and festivals.
		Touring New Mexico by Polly Arango, Lance Chilton, Katherine Chilton, James Dudley, and Patricia McEnearney Stelzner A good introduction to New Mexico's land, people, food, art, and environment with eighteen tours begins in a readily accessible town and many can be completed in one day. Clear, readable maps accompany each tour.
		New Mexico Route 66 on Tour: Legendary Architecture from Glenrio to Gallup by Don. J. Usner; Foreword by Elmo Baca This travel narrative goes beyond the roadside neon, using architecture as a means to explore the cultural and historical context of Route 66 in New Mexico.
		New Mexico: An Interpretive History by Marc Simmons The best overview available of the long and fascinating history of this region. There are Pueblo villages encountered by Coronado in the 16th century that are still inhabited today, and Simmons skillfully portrays the interactions over the centuries of these and the other cultures that have mingled in this harsh region.
		Pueblos of the Rio Grande by Daniel Gibson A colorful traveler's guide to the nineteen of New Mexico. Written in consultation with pueblo elders, this book celebrates the cultural diversity and enduring values of Acoma, Cochiti, Isleta, Jemez, Laguna, Nambé, Picuris, Pojoaque, Taos, Tesuque, San Felipe, San Ildefonso, San Juan, Sandia, Santa Ana, Santa Clara, Santa Domingo, Zia, and Zuni.
		The Chile Chronicles: Tales of a New Mexico Harvest by Carmella Padilla; Photographs by Jack Parsons For chile lovers everywhere, this book follows the nine-month chile growing cycle up and down the Rio Grande.
		The Legacy of Maria Poveka Martinez by Richard L. Spivey Maria, the potter of San Ildefonso (1887-1980), is not only the most famous of Pueblo Indian potters but ranks among the best of international potters. She and other family members revived a dying art form and kindled a renaissance in pottery for all the Pueblos.
	So sit back, think of warm places, and mark your calendar now for NIW 2006 in Albuquerque, Nov. 7th – 11th.
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