The Old Dowlin Mill New Mexico

Traveling the United States through vintage postcards is always fun. We are in New Mexico today.

The Old Dowlin Mill

At Ruidosa, New Mexico, is about

100 years old. The 20 ft high

wheel is still turned by water

during the summer months and and

corn and wheat are ground on flint stones

inside the building. " Billy the kid"

and General Pershing were some of its more

colorful visitors.

Postmarked 1952

addressed to the Foster family of Newton Kansas

from Eva

Elephant Butte Lake, Near Truth or Consequences, New Mexico 1954

I am continuing in New Mexico with my vintage postcards. Here is the other vintage postcard I have of Elephant Butte Lake, Near Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. Isn't the coloring beautiful.

Elephant Butte Dam on the Rio Grande derives its name from the likeness of the " Butte " or hill to an Elephant. it is but a short drive from the famous Hot Springs to the Dam which creates a lake 40 miles in length, stocked with many varieties of game fish and is well known as a fisherman's paradise. The curative waters of the Hot Springs near by , excellent fishing and mild winters make a year round resort for the 60,000 or more tourists who visit here annually. The Regatta each spring is a special attraction.

Post marked May 10th 1954 and addressed to the Fosters of Kansas.

Dear Bernice and Tex

We are getting lots of rest taking mineral baths treatment from Magnolia Ellis. Should be as good as new after all this. We enjoy going out to the dam, beautiful out there. Be home Friday Love Clara 7 Brad

Elephant Butte Lake Truth or Consequences New Mexico Vintage Postcard 1955

I have traveled from Texas to New Mexico with today's vintage postcard. It is from 1955 and it is of the boat landing and bathing beach, Elephant Butte Lake, Near Truth or Consequences, New Mexico.

I love the colors and the vintage cars. In the water there are also some small boats waiting to be enjoyed.

Writer says

Hi Dolls,

We've made it this far in fine shape

The train is 1 hr 15 minutes late and awfully hot.

Its real cool here. Have good seats.

Better close now and get the kids some milk

All our love and kisses Us

This post card is addressed to the Fosters of Kansas as are many of my post cards.

Thanks For Stopping By... Grace