Every now and then, I encounter a home that is forgotten but not gone. There seems to be something about northern New Mexico architecture that makes live on beyond generations of inhabitants. This abandoned house is an example. It was once a home hand-made of adobe bricks. By adobe, I mean actual mud. Now, there is no longer any roof. And there is no clue if it the roof was flat, pitched or even ever there. Nature has taken over the interior turning the floor into a natural garden of weeds and flowers. It appeared to have been a home with a view. And there is no story other than what I can imagine. Today, it sits quietly on the landscape without a story or a for sale sign. It is forgotten, but not gone! And one thing is for certain, Santa Fe style can last forever.
Emily, I always enjoy seeing these homes out on the horizon when we take road trips through Northern New Mexico. Thank you for pointing out their charm.
Rich, next time you are up our way, give a call and let's get together. Like you, we love discovering these hidden treasures.
Connie, many of our homes in the Historic Eastside and Guadalupe Historic District are made of adobe. Dirt tends to last and it has proven to be very energy efficient.
George, we have builders here who build with adobe and those homes are at a premium over frame.
Debbie, thank you. I know this home could have used a more long lasting floor. Although with the roof gone, I doubt if any thing other than stone or brick would have lasted over the years.
