Recently our own Jake Barrow was interviewed by Spencer Beckwith of KUNM radio. Spencer does a segment on the arts twice monthly, which airs during the Saturday NPR Weekend Edition program. After reading about Cornerstones, he became fascinated by the preservation work we do and contacted us about a doing a radio interview that would highlight one of our projects. The interview will be aired this Saturday, January 25th at 8:35 on KUNM (89.9 FM).
Jake will be talking about our work at the historic Plaza del Cerro in Chimayo in partnership with the Chimayo Cultural Preservation Association. Topics include ongoing restoration at the Casita Martina and the Casita Desiderio y Pablita Ortega as well as a discussion of the history of the Plaza, its architecture and its importance in the cultural landscape of northern New Mexico.
Top photo is an aerial view of the Plaza del Cerro, Chimayo, New Mexico.
Lower left is the Casita Martina, Plaza del Cerro
Lower right is the Casita Desiderio y Pablito Ortega, Plaza del Cerro
Preservation of the Historic Ghost Town of Providence, Mojave Desert
March 3-20, 2020
Volunteers are needed for the 2nd stone masonry repair workshop sponsored by the Mojave National Preserve and Cornerstones Community Partnerships. A one, two or three weeklong training experience is planned for continuing the repair and stabilization of stonework ruins in Providence, using natural materials and traditional tools and methods. All stabilization work will comply with the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. The workshops will be led by Alan Ash, who has 40 years’ experience working on historic structures, including 75 on the National register.
There is no charge for attendance and participants will be entitled to reimbursement of living expenses on site. Consideration will be given to assistance for gas expenses getting to and from the site. The training is suitable for those in the trade who want to hone their skills or for the beginner. Lifting stone is not required. Join Alan in a unique and beautiful remote location and be prepared to camp out or stay in Needles, CA. (over an hour away from the site.) A 4x4 with preferably high clearance is needed to navigate the rough back road to the site. Carpooling will be encouraged and organized if possible.
Contact Karen Kuranz at Cornerstones for information 505-982-9521 or kkuranz@cstones
Left photo - Repairing a Stone Wall at Providence Ghost Town
Right photo - Alan Ash, Master Stonemason
