Signs & Shrines: Spiritual Journeys Across New Mexico
“This  book is unique for several reasons. First, it shows readers how to  approach New Mexico through historical and contemporary spiritual  traditions. Second, it’s divided into journeys, for instance, with the  first chapter focusing on the Old Spanish Trail, a 19th-century trade  route between New Mexico and California. Although this particular trail  doesn’t have a direct relationship to anything spiritual, the author  uses it as a way to highlight historical events and culture clashes such  as the detribalization of Indians who were sold as slaves along the  trail.Each journey section has 10 subsections: Guidance: government contact information and emergency numbers. Discover: museums, archeological sites and cultural resources. Recreate: parks, nature walks, outside activities and outfitters. Cherish: shops, galleries, vineyards, special finds. Meander: day trips, attractions. Renew: spas, retreats, meditation centers, etc. Nourish: places to eat. Respite: hotels. Celebrate: festivals, pow-wows, events. On the Town:  entertainment choices. The book is replete with well-composed pictures  and some poetry. While the writing is sometimes “dramatic,” the reader  will likely appreciate the different approach to travel and the author’s  willingness to get into the less-than-pleasant details of the area’s  history in a nicely concise manner. ” (Judges' comments -2012 SATW Foundation Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Awards)