NORTHERN NEW MEXICO HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM

QUESTA, NM

Silene acaulis - moss campion Moss campion growing abundantly along with Carex elynoides and other native perennials of similarly short stature on the Latir Mesa, Latir Peak Wilderness area, Taos County, New Mexico. Here moss campion is past flowering and with maturing capsules (fruits).
Silene acaulis - moss campion Credit: Matt Lavin

The Northern New Mexico Historical Society & Museum is a non-profit organization located in Questa, New Mexico. The museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich cultural and historical heritage of the Northern New Mexico region. Established in 1983, the museum has a vast collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents that provide insight into the lives and traditions of the indigenous people, Spanish settlers, and other ethnic groups that have shaped the area's history.

The museum's exhibits cover a wide range of topics, including the mining industry, the Santa Fe Trail, religious practices, and the role of women in society. Visitors can view a replica of a traditional log cabin, explore a mining exhibit, and learn about the history of the region's agriculture. The museum also hosts a variety of events, such as lectures, workshops, and cultural festivals, throughout the year.

In addition to its exhibits and events, the Northern New Mexico Historical Society & Museum offers educational programs for school groups and other organizations. The museum's staff and volunteers are knowledgeable about the area's history and happy to share their expertise with visitors. Overall, the Northern New Mexico Historical Society & Museum is an excellent destination for anyone interested in learning about the unique history and culture of Northern New Mexico.

NORTHERN NEW MEXICO HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in QUESTA NM. US MID #8403500086

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Silene acaulis - moss campion Moss campion growing abundantly along with Carex elynoides and other native perennials of similarly short stature on the Latir Mesa, Latir Peak Wilderness area, Taos County, New Mexico. Here moss campion is past flowering and with maturing capsules (fruits).
Silene acaulis - moss campion Moss campion growing abundantly along with Carex elynoides and other native perennials of similarly short stature on the Latir Mesa, Latir Peak Wilderness area, Taos County, New Mexico. Here moss campion is past flowering and with maturing capsules (fruits).
[NEWMEXICO-E-0004] Cabresto Lake <b>Image Title:</b> Cabresto Lake <b>Date:</b> c.1920 <b>Place:</b> Cabresto Lake, east of Questa, New Mexico <b>Description/Caption:</b> Cabresto Lake, Questa, N.Mex. <b>Medium:</b> Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) <b>Photographer/Maker:</b> Unknown <b>Cite as:</b> NM-C-0002, WaterArchives.org <b>Restrictions:</b> There are no known U.S. copyright restrictions on this image. While the digital image is freely available, it is requested that <a href="http://www.waterarchives.org" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.waterarchives.org</a> be credited as its source. For higher quality reproductions of the original physical version contact <a href="http://www.waterarchives.org" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.waterarchives.org</a>, restrictions may apply.
Trifolium attenuatum - Rocky Mountain Clover The narrow leaflets, ebracteolate flowering heads, and calyx lobes about as long as the calyx tube are some of the distinguishing traits of this alpine clover species, which is distributed in southern Colorado and northern New Mexico. This site lies just below the edge of the Latir Mesa plateau, Taos County, New Mexico.
Trifolium attenuatum - Rocky Mountain Clover The narrow leaflets, ebracteolate flowering heads, and calyx lobes about as long as the calyx tube are some of the distinguishing traits of this alpine clover species, which is distributed in southern Colorado and northern New Mexico. This site lies just below the edge of the Latir Mesa plateau, Taos County, New Mexico.
Carex chalciolepis - Holm sedge Holm sedge growing in the summit area of Wheeler Peak, Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Taos County, New Mexico. The terminal spikelet is primarily female (any male flower restricted to the base of the terminal spikelet). All spikelets below are with female flowers. The dark pistillate bracts are conspicuously longer than the perigynia, and the perigynia are papillose especially towards the beak. This sedge species was most conspicuous along the alpine ridgelines in this area.
Carex chalciolepis - Holm sedge Holm sedge growing in the summit area of Wheeler Peak, Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Taos County, New Mexico. The terminal spikelet is primarily female (any male flower restricted to the base of the terminal spikelet). All spikelets below are with female flowers. The dark pistillate bracts are conspicuously longer than the perigynia, and the perigynia are papillose especially towards the beak. This sedge species was most conspicuous along the alpine ridgelines in this area.
Carex chalciolepis - Holm sedge Holm sedge growing in the summit area of Wheeler Peak, Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Taos County, New Mexico. The terminal spikelet is primarily female (any male flower restricted to the base of the terminal spikelet). All spikelets below are with female flowers. The dark pistillate bracts are conspicuously longer than the perigynia, and the perigynia are papillose especially towards the beak. This sedge species was most conspicuous along the alpine ridgelines in this area.
Carex chalciolepis - Holm sedge Holm sedge growing in the summit area of Wheeler Peak, Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Taos County, New Mexico. The terminal spikelet is primarily female (any male flower restricted to the base of the terminal spikelet). All spikelets below are with female flowers. The dark pistillate bracts are conspicuously longer than the perigynia, and the perigynia are papillose especially towards the beak. This sedge species was most conspicuous along the alpine ridgelines in this area.
Carex chalciolepis - Holm sedge Holm sedge growing in the summit area of Wheeler Peak, Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Taos County, New Mexico. The terminal spikelet is primarily female (any male flower restricted to the base of the terminal spikelet). All spikelets below are with female flowers. The dark pistillate bracts are conspicuously longer than the perigynia, and the perigynia are papillose especially towards the beak. This sedge species was most conspicuous along the alpine ridgelines in this area.
Carex chalciolepis - Holm sedge Holm sedge growing in the summit area of Wheeler Peak, Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Taos County, New Mexico. The terminal spikelet is primarily female (any male flower restricted to the base of the terminal spikelet). All spikelets below are with female flowers. The dark pistillate bracts are conspicuously longer than the perigynia, and the perigynia are papillose especially towards the beak. This sedge species was most conspicuous along the alpine ridgelines in this area.
Silene acaulis - moss campion Moss campion growing abundantly along with Carex elynoides and other native perennials of similarly short stature on the Latir Mesa, Latir Peak Wilderness area, Taos County, New Mexico. Here moss campion is past flowering and with maturing capsules (fruits).

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MID # 8403500086
Name NORTHERN NEW MEXICO HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM
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Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 200800735
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LAT/LONG 36.734819, -105.475694
CODES FIPS State Code: 35
FIPS County Code: 055
US Census Tract: 952100
US Census Block: 2028