2019 was a banner year for Cornerstones Community Partnerships…in large measure because of you!
Thank you for standing by our side offering counsel, your willing hands and donations that allowed us to achieve our lofty goals!
May we all continue to prize and preserve our unique New Mexico heritage!
Two 2019 Training Workshops Underway
Fort Davis National Historic Site, Texas
Alan Ash, Master Stonemason, presenting stone construction technique to a school group, using potatoes.
“Thanks to Cornerstones and Alan Ash for this experience. Alan is a fantastic teacher. I have learned so much from him in a short time. He is patient and unwavering in his instruction. I am honored to have the opportunity to have studied under his guidance. I came here to learn about Fort Davis and the preservation techniques used to repair stone walls, but I will be taking away MUCH more. I have learned about Lime mortar and a multitude of environmentally friendly building techniques, as well as preservation and stabilization of the ruins at Ft. Davis. I have learned much about the geology of the area and have been able to immerse myself in the culture here. The locals have gone out of their way to make me feel at home. It has truly been one of the greatest experiences in my life. I look forward to more! Thank you thank you thank you!!!”
Timothy D. Reese- volunteer
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Arizona
Angela Francis recently assumed the leadership of the workshop from Kurt Gardella when he and his wife, Connie, returned to Germany in December. The training is focused on reconstruction of a section of “CCC” adobe wall at the Monument. Adobe making, wall building, and repair and plastering have been the focus.
Angela Francis, Cindy Calbimont, and Issac Logsdon repairing Adobe walls at Casa Grande
Cornerstones thanks all volunteers on both of these projects for their help. We are grateful for your partnership. A very Happy New Year to all!
