Monday, September 8, 2008

The little church on La Manga Trail




I am not sure what town this little church is in.

It's just off the county road between Las Vegas, New Mexico and Pecos.

4 comments:

Laurel said...

I love cemeteries -- they are the most decorative history lessons! Looks like all or most graves are covered by a slab. Do you know why? Is it neccessity or custom?

Towanda said...

Laurel, John and I were wondering that same thing about the concrete slabs over the graves. I am going to try and find out what I can about that.

Buck said...

I agree with Laurel... cemeteries ARE history lessons. I always made it a point to visit old church-yard grave sites while in Europe. Always. That habit has carried over to life in NM, as well.

Towanda said...

I love to seek out the little churches here in New Mexico, and so many of them have graveyards right on the premises surrounding the church. However, I have noticed all of them are surrounded by fences or walls and gates, and you can't go in and wander around and look at the gravestones. I guess it is to protect against vandalism.