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This Vintage Market In New Mexico Will Transport You To The Old West

Church Street Market in Edgewood offers a unique indoor vintage shopping experience with over 20 local and homemade shops.

Published Nov 1, 2018

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E Jamar

Have you ever wanted to go to a market, but wanted to stay out of the sun? This market in Edgewood offers the best vintage shopping in New Mexico with over 20 shops all under one roof. These homemade crafts, goods, and art will delight you in every way, and this market will have you feeling like you're in the old west despite being in present day Santa Fe County. You'll want to explore these unique shops for hours, so let's learn all about what this vintage market has to offer.

Welcome to Church Street Market!

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This vintage market will have you feeling like you're walking through an old west town as you wander in and out of their small and unique shops.

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This indoor market has something for everyone here, as there are over 20 different shops to choose from.

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Everything at Church Street Market is local or homemade. From art to jewelry, western antiques, and other oddities, you never know what you'll find at Church Street.

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Though the vendors are constantly changing, you'll find fun features like a bakery for when you're hungry, and a chair massage when shopping all day has tired you out.

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Exploring these micro-shops is an adventure in itself. You truly never know what you might find.

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There are events frequently at Church Street Market, so don't be surprised if there's a book signing or live music going on.

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This indoor flea market that feels like an old time main street is truly the most unique shopping experience in New Mexico, and you need to see it for yourself.

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Church Street Market is located at 92 Church St. E, Edgewood, NM. They're open every Friday and Saturday from 9a.m.-5p.m., and Sunday from 10a.m.-5p.m.

Have you explored this incredible market in Edgewood? What did you find? Let us hear all about it in the comments!

For more hidden treasures, you have to visit the longest yard sale in our state.

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The Completely Free Attraction Hiding in a Small New Mexico Town Is a Must-Visit

Published Sep 2, 2024

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Melissa Mahoney

The Land of Enchantment is home to numerous natural wonders, roadside attractions, and endless adventures, some of which cost money. But luckily, not everything has a price tag attached. In fact, there's one free attraction in New Mexico that's hiding in a small town that I think everyone should visit at least once. Honoring war veterans, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Angel Fire is worth a visit.

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Dedicated in 1971, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Angel Fire, NM, was built to honor the memories of 17 men who died near Con Thien in South Vietnam on May 22, 1968. It was built by Dr. Victor and Jeanne Westphall whose son, First Lietenant Victor David Westphall III of the U.S. Marine Corps who was one of the 17 who died.

A striking white architectural structure with sharp angles, set against a cloudy sky and green landscape.
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This memorial's striking appearance makes it a work of art, albeit a somber one. It was originally called the Vietnam Veterans Peace and Brotherhood Chapel. Its dedication date on May 22, 1971 marked the third anniversary of First Lietenant Westphall's death.

Eventually, on Veterans Day in 2005, the memorial was taken over by the New Mexico State Parks and was renamed the Vietman Veterans Memorial. Improvements and additions were made since that time including an amphitheater and a Visitors Center/Vietnam War Museum. There's also the original chapel along with a cemetery you can visit while you're here.

A modern white structure curves against a blue sky, surrounded by green grass and distant mountains.
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Visiting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial gives great insight as to the sacrifices troops made during the Vietnam War. It's an important part of history that we should all visit. While the memorial is free to visit, donations are accepted. You can also show your support by making a purchase in the gift shop.

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As this was the first Vietnam Memorial of its kind, Washington D.C. took note of it and built its own.

Have you ever visited the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, a free attraction in New Mexico? What was the experience like? Tell us about it in the comments. For location, hours, and information on ways to give, visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial website.

If you plan on exploring more of what the town of Angel Fire has to offer and looking for accommodations, make a reservation at the highly-rated condo known as Mountain Spirits on VRBO. And if you're taking a road trip to Angel Fire, make sure you take a look at our Ultimate Road Trip Essentials Packing List for everything you

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The Incredible Trading Post In New Mexico That Has Been Left In Ruins

Published Mar 26, 2024

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Melissa Mahoney

In one of those long-forgotten Route 66 towns lies a relic from the past. The Budville Trading Company was once a thriving business but that changed with a gruesome incident in 1967. What happened turned this stretch of Mother Road upside down, and the Budville Trading Company eventually joined the long list of abandoned places in New Mexico.

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Behind every abandoned building is a story, and, wow, does this building have a storied history! It all began in 1928 when a man named Howard Neal "Bud" Rice and his wife Flossie opened up a trading post that sold gas and groceries and had a service station catering to travelers along the Mother Road.

Abandoned Budville Trading Co. building with a weathered sign, surrounded by trees and gravel road under a clear blue sky.
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The business was orginally called "Bud's Service Station," but as the business grew, the name was changed to "Budville Trading Post." A small community expanded around the trading post and the area became known as "Budville."

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Bud Rice himself became a pillar of the community. He befriended local law enforcement and even the governor of New Mexico. Talk about friends in high places! These friends even got him out of a few scrapes with the law.

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While known for his caring nature towards members of the community, he also became quite greedy. The more his business grew, the greedier he got to the point where he started overcharging customers for car repairs among other underhanded ways to line his pockets.

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The year was 1967 when Bud Rice and one of his employees were murdered by a stranger who came to town. The assailant not only murdered these men but robbed the trading post's cash register of several hundred dollars.

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Because of this incident, Budville was nicknamed "Bloodville." Although the trading post experienced tragedy. Flossie Rice took over and ran it until she passed away in 1994. It has been abandoned ever since and the area surrounding it is now considered a ghost town.

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What are your thoughts on the story behind the Budville Trading Co.? What are some other abandoned places in New Mexico you find fascinating? Let us know!

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Have you ever taken a road trip along Route 66 through New Mexico? If you're making plans to do just that, take a look at the Ultimate Road Trip Essentials Packing List as well as the list of road trip snacks before you hit the road.

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