Above lyric courtesy of Michael Martin Murphy. We line dance to this song almost every week.
I have been intrigued by this place and thought it deserved a cache. The cache container did not come from here but it seemed to be appropriate.
The La Luz Pottery Factory, one of the most important historic sites in Otero County, New Mexico, was built in 1930 by Rowland Hazard III from Newport, Rhode Island. The La Luz Pottery property contains 235 acres with water rights, and the extensive clay pits. In 1967, it had eight structures in various structural conditions, ranging from two occupiable residential houses to ruins of industrial facilities. The most prominent structure is the firing kiln with its tall brick chimney which still contains 4000 roofing tiles from the last firing, probably in 1949. These Spanish-style red barrel Mission tiles were used throughout the region on residences in La Luz, Tularosa, and Alamogordo, and are a well-known feature of St. Joseph’s Mission church in Mescalero. In addition to the famous tiles, the “Pottery” produced some 90 styles of pottery including chimney pots, ornamental vases, strawberry pots, bowls, floor tiles, even ceramic bells.
PLEASE take care when retrieving and replacing the cache. You can parkby the sign or across the road. Watch for muggles. BYOP and a camera. You must physically sign the log to claim this cache. Room for tiny swag. Feel free to take a pecos diamond or charm while they last. Seal snaps shut. Recover well as this is a busy road.