Doña Ana Courthouse Evening on the Roof

About this event

This is the old Dona Ana Courthouse on Amador. In 1937 the WPA partially funded the construction of this three-story white Adobe with exposed vigas and wooden balconies. A jail was added in 1969. The architect was Percy McGhee , a student of Henry Trost. McGhee also did the Brannigan cultural center building. In two different histories, I saw that it was called Spanish revival and in a different one Pueblo revival style building. David from Southwest Expeditions has an office there. He’s the one that takes people on canoe trips, kayak trips, hiking trips, and ghost Tours.

Please be on time so David can lead us all up to the roof together. We will be on the roof near sunset to draw/paint the Bell Tower or turn east and use the Organ Mts as your subject. You will need to be able to climb steps with your gear. Bring your art supplies, camp chairs, flashlight and dress for the weather. I will limit this to 12 artists, please take yourself off the list if you can't make it. 

From Las Cruces Outdoor/Urban Art Meetup Group