Murals Tour of Conejos County
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The following is a mural tour developed, designed and printed by the Conejos County Tourism that includes the towns of Manassa, La Jara, Guadalupe, Antonito, Romeo.
"It's been said that Conejos County is an outdoor Art Gallery displaying larger than life murals set against the beauty that only Mother Nature can create.
The "Mural of Conejos County Driving [Walking] Tour" is a fascinating trip through some of the most beautiful pastoral landscapes in the Rocky Mountains. along the way, the murals engage in the ages old local tradition of story-telling depicting tales of settlement, folklore, faith, scenic beauty and everyday rural life. From prehistoric lore of the Feathered Serpent of the Rio Grande to Bronco Busting at the 100+ year old Manassa rodeo, and a herd of thundering hooves crossing the high desert valley...we have stories to tell. Like the rock art of prehistoric Native Americans scattered across the San Luis Valley, the mural communicate details of our lives, our past and our future. As a long held artistic traditiion in Conejos County you'll find treasured murals splashed across walls in businesses, churches, school and even tucked inside private homes. |
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The Murals of Conejos County Driving Tour highlights 20 murals. 85% of the murals included in this collection were created by Fred Haberlein, also known as "Lightning Heart." Growing up in the Conejos Canyon near the San Juan Wilderness Area, Lightning Heart, was greatly influenced by nature and wildlife as is evident in his work. He is one of America's most prolific muralists, with more than 129 murals to his name and counting. Other artists featured in this collection include local artists Josie Perea, Regina Gallegos, Roger Briones and Lauren Karlskin. For more information about the artists and their works, as well as other murals in the local area, please go to our [the Conejos County Tourism] website at www.conejosvacation.com
As you travel through the pastoral settings and quaint small town communities of Conejos County unwind, relax and enjoy our company. We're glad you're here." All the above information is from the printed brochure produced by the Conejos County Tourism.
As you travel through the pastoral settings and quaint small town communities of Conejos County unwind, relax and enjoy our company. We're glad you're here." All the above information is from the printed brochure produced by the Conejos County Tourism.
Mural 1 - Read and Grow
by Josie Perea & Regina Gallegos
Location: Interior, Antonito Library, Children's Reading Room, Main St, Antonito
Size:
by Josie Perea & Regina Gallegos
Location: Interior, Antonito Library, Children's Reading Room, Main St, Antonito
Size:
Mural 2 - History of Conejos River Region
by Fred Haberlein
Location: East side of Main St, Antonito
Size: 16' x 100'
by Fred Haberlein
Location: East side of Main St, Antonito
Size: 16' x 100'
Mural 3 - Miracle at Tepeyac - Nuestra Señora del Valle de San Luis
by Fred Haberlein
Location; West side of Main St, Antonito
Size: 7' x 28'
by Fred Haberlein
Location; West side of Main St, Antonito
Size: 7' x 28'
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Mural 4 - Ojo de Dios
by Fred Haberlein Location: North wall of the Antonito Post Office, Main St, Antonito Size: the smallest of all the murals |
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Mural 5 - Mimbres Trout - Tuchas de Luz
by Fred Haberlein
Location: South wall of the old mill building Main St., Antonito
Size: 10' circle
by Fred Haberlein
Location: South wall of the old mill building Main St., Antonito
Size: 10' circle
Mural 6 - Mimbres Rabbit - Conejos for Conejos
by Fred Haberlein
Location: West wall of the old mill building, Main St, Antonito
by Fred Haberlein
Location: West wall of the old mill building, Main St, Antonito
Mural 7 - Quetzalcoatl de Nuevo Aztlan - The Great Water Serpent of the Rio Grande
by Fred Haberlein
Location: West wall of the old mill building, Main St, Antonito
Size: 8' x 48'
by Fred Haberlein
Location: West wall of the old mill building, Main St, Antonito
Size: 8' x 48'
Mural 8 - The History of the San Luis Valley
by Fred Haberlein
Location: Four silos in the park, Main St, Antonito
Size: 40' high each
by Fred Haberlein
Location: Four silos in the park, Main St, Antonito
Size: 40' high each
Mural 9 - Bronco Buster (15' x 32')
by Fred Haberlein
Location: Manassa Rodeo Grounds, west side of grandstands, Hwy 142
by Fred Haberlein
Location: Manassa Rodeo Grounds, west side of grandstands, Hwy 142
Mural 10 - The Evening Star (9' x 28')
by Fred Haberlein
Location: south side of Main St, Romeo
by Fred Haberlein
Location: south side of Main St, Romeo
Mural 11 - The Wild Horses (10' x 130')
by Fred Haberlein
Location: East side of Hwy 285, La Jara
by Fred Haberlein
Location: East side of Hwy 285, La Jara
Mural 12 & 13- The Rams (10' x 30')
by Fred Haberlein
Location: East side of Hwy 285, La Jara
by Fred Haberlein
Location: East side of Hwy 285, La Jara
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Mural 14 - The Shepherd's Sunrise (8' x 38')
by Fred Haberlein Location: corner of E Main St and Walnut, La Jara |
Mural 15 - The Conejos High Country
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Mural 16 - San Luis Valley Sunrise
by Fred Haberlein
Location: Bountiful
by Fred Haberlein
Location: Bountiful
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Mural 17 - Whooping Cranes
by Fred Haberlein Location: on silo west side of Hwy 285, just south of Romeo |
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Mural 18 - Our Lady of Guadalupe
by Robert Briones
Location: Community water tank, Village of Guadalupe
Technique: This mural is done using the pointillism technique
by Robert Briones
Location: Community water tank, Village of Guadalupe
Technique: This mural is done using the pointillism technique
Mural 20 - Walking in Beauty
by Lauren Karlskin, Roger Briones and others
Location: Southeast corner of 8th Ave & Pine St, Antonito
Size: 8' circle
by Lauren Karlskin, Roger Briones and others
Location: Southeast corner of 8th Ave & Pine St, Antonito
Size: 8' circle
Conejos County Tourism received funding for the printing of the "The Murals of Conejos County" brochure from El Pomar Foundation and the Colorado Creative Industries. Contact info: Conejos County Tourism @ PO Box 829, Antonito, CO 81120, 800-835-1098, info@conejosvacation.com, www.conejosvacation.com
