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Hands On Bookbinding to Move
It will be a great effort to move the bindery this summer but, after 20 years in Texas, I will be returning to New Mexico. My husband Don and I have purchased a 5,500 square foot commercial building in Truth or Consequences (yes, a real place), in the southern part of the state.
Here it is, in desperate need of colorful new paint.
The bindery entrance will be in the smaller space on the right, while Don will have a move in ready space for his dream aviation museum, featuring early civil and airline history displays, artifacts, folk art, toys –all non military. We have been living with the collection for years!
Interior shots of Dons space left, and part of the bindery space, right. It has been an auto museum for the past 15 years. There is a two bedroom apartment at the back side of the building where we will live.
Truth or Consequences was originally called Hot Springs, but the name was changed for the game show in 1950. It is famous for its hots springs and for being a retirement area. In recent years, it has become a haven for artists. The downtown is going through a revival and all of the motels have been spruced up and feature spas or bath houses — a great place to visit! It is a funky town, but it suits us. It will feel like the big city with a population of 8,000 after living in Smithville, Texas.
Priscilla on her 53rd birthday in March while walking in Galisteo, New Mexico.
I will always be grateful for my years in Texas, which really shaped my career and where I made so many good friends, colleagues, and have had such great students. But I will not be gone forever. Don’s family are all in Austin and I will plan to return regularly for workshops and other classes. Keep checking this site for updates and also for future workshops in Truth or Consequences.