This is a fun book, a book filled with an array of losttreasure stories that manipulate and tease the imagination. Then he and his wife moved from texas to new mexico, towing a. New mexico millionaire sends treasure hunters on chase tens of thousands have searched for the treasure chest full of gold and historical artifacts that forrest fenn, 84, buried five years ago. Richard melzer is a professor of history at the university of new mexicovalencia campus. The legend of the lost treasure of emperor maximilian. Generations of treasure seekers have raked the old lakebed and even the titledeeds of an estate bordering the lake mention the treasure. Nov 15, 2007 new mexico history is filled with noteworthy men, women, and children, usually deserving of high praise and admiration.
Treasure found aboard sunken ship in gulf of mexico. Powerful enough that the idea, if grounded on real possibilities, tends to grip the imagination of all human beings, and if we give in too much to it, it edges us, in some cases, right to. Courtesy of treasure hunter magazine gold from mexico and new mexico were minted into spanish coins in mexico city. New mexico millionaire lures treasure hunters with hidden chest. New mexico millionaire sends treasure hunters on chasetens of. What is the back story around the new mexico treasure. Closing in on a fabled new mexico treasure albuquerque journal. Navajo jewelry turquoise sterling silver eagle link necklace by g. He is an awardwinning author of many books and articles about new mexico, including two grade school textbooks to be published in anticipation of new mexico s centennial celebration of statehood in 2012. About 5 years ago, millionaire forrest fenn buried a treasure chest somewhere in new mexico. If this treasure is buried, you would need to dig for it. Maybe you took it a step further and began digging in the yard personally, i blamed the dog. That book was published in 20 and contains one clue and a rough. An 87yearold millionaire buried treasure in the rockies.
Various legends claim stolen coins were buried in new mexico for later recovery, some along the camino real. Mar 02, 20 poem hides clues to millionaire forrest fenns buried treasure. Dec 25, 2000 roswell chihuahua district folktales buried treasure. You are about to read a story that strains the imagination. The order was expelled in the winter of 176768 and this was the mission they established there. Dreams of treasure as a child growing up in texas, and i used watch films like treasure island, and the adventures of horatio hornblower, have been captivated by the sea, pirates, and buried treasure ever since. This is the type of book you could easily read within a couple of hours of straight reading, but. Distributed by the university of nebraska press for caxton press veteran treasure hunter and folklorist w. The salsa twins are pairing tradition with innovative. Has anyone heard of buried treasure music publishing. In the late 1980s forrest fenn, an amateur archaeologist and professional art dealer in santa fe, nm, was diagnosed with cancer. Help for compulsive acquiring, saving and hoarding by david f.
Jun 27, 2017 a reallife treasure hunt has turned deadly in northern new mexico, leading police to call an end to the search for a chest of gold and gems hidden in the rocky mountains by forrest fenn, an art. The rugged landscape and new mexico mountains made hiding treasure ideal back in the old days when banks and safety deposit boxes were not an. Aztec golden wolf sacrifice yields rich trove in mexico. The rugged landscape and new mexico mountains made hiding treasure ideal back in the old days when banks and safety deposit boxes were not an option. Forrest fenns new mexico treasure hunt there really is gold buried in them thar hills. Millionaire forrest fenn announced a new clue on today on friday for eager seekers of the gold and precious jewels hes hidden in new mexico. A very rich freemilling gold mine, which supplied the income for a cache of gold coins buried near the camp in an oak grove. The buried cache was said to have been stolen from the chihauhuaspanish by the indians during the indian uprisings. The gallery was located in santa fe, new mexico, and sold a variety of.
This is possibly the best kind of treasure hunt the kind with real treasure at the end. He is an awardwinning author of many books and articles about new mexico, including two grade school textbooks to be published in anticipation of new mexicos centennial celebration of statehood in 2012. Interest in new mexico traditions of buried treasure has been greatly revived in the past few months, especially so in the southeast part of the state since the death of a very old mexican woman of the chihuahua spanish american settlement in the city of roswell. He came up with a plan to take his own life before the cancer did, and this involved going out to some remote spot in. A reallife treasure hunt continues to unfold in the american west, and. Sadly, few of these famous new mexicans are honored with monuments to remind us of their achievements in every field, from art and literature to military service and rocket science. Jul 07, 2017 a sacrificial wolf adorned with some of the finest aztec gold ever found and buried more than five centuries ago has been discovered in mexico city. He claimed that he hid the box north of santa fe, new mexico after receiving a diagnosis of fatal kidney cancer in 1988. Buried treasures in texasvery much a part of our history late addition posted there is something powerful behind the idea of discovering lost treasure. New clue released in famed hunt for new mexico treasure. Zoom in on the map and click on an icon for detailed information. At least the new mexico of legend and story, or so it might have seemed until santa fe resident forrest fenn went. An 87yearold millionaire buried treasure in the rockiesand hes. In new mexico, a body must be embalmed or refrigerated if final disposition has not occurred within 24 hours.
There are graves sites at the point that the money was supposedly buried. Fenns latest book, too far to walk, is about to be published, and he says it. Jul 05, 2016 art dealer forrest fenns selfpublished memoir hinting at a buried treasure has sent thousands of hunters out to scour the new mexico wilderness. New clue released in famed hunt for new mexico treasure new mexico true video contains latest nugget from millionaire art collector forrest fenn. Embalming is not required in any other circumstances. He is an awardwinning author of many books and articles about new.
Many treasure legends begin and end with stories passed down through years. New mexico man gives update on hidden treasure chest. Feb 24, 2008 watch what humans can do when a jeep is buried in the sand on the beach. The man who buried his treasure in a poem telegraph. Caballo mountains also called horse mountains, the peaks are located 35 miles north of las cruces, new mexico gold bars, silver, and jewels were reportedly buried by a spring under the big rocks of cabello canyon. The product came as described, the book itself is lovely and well made. In new mexico, is a casket necessary for burial or cremation. Now, i am fortunate to live in one of the centers of what was a major destination in america of the spanish main for about 400 years. Apr 05, 20 deepsea divers have just made the find of a lifetime. Crack this poem and head outdoors an eccentric millionaire from santa fe hid a chest full of gold and precious gems in the rocky mountains six years ago. In search of forrest fenns treasure map of montana, wyoming, colorado, and new mexico, with areas that have an elevation of 5,000 and 10,200 feet highlighted and areas within 1,000.
A reallife treasure hunt has turned deadly in northern new mexico, leading police to call an end to the search for a chest of gold and gems hidden in the rocky mountains by forrest fenn, an art. Poem hides clues to millionaire forrest fenns buried treasure. He said if i sent the music to lyricist dianne baumgartner in new york, and she could write new lyrics, that he would publish the song. A casket is often the single greatest expense incurred after a death. At least the new mexico of legend and story, or so it might have seemed until santa fe resident forrest fenn went and made it real. The forrest fenn treasure horde received a surge of attention wednesday when the 82yearold multimillionaire told erika angulo at today that hed buried a hidden chest filled with millions of dollars in gold and gemstones. Following 1937 story of buried gold, family searches new. Art dealer forrest fenns selfpublished memoir hinting at a buried treasure has sent thousands of hunters out to scour the new mexico wilderness. The 1963 novel mackennas gold by heck allen is loosely based on the adams legend. Jul 29, 1992 following 1937 story of buried gold, family searches new mexico s sands. Authorities say a pastor from grand junction who has been reported missing in new mexico was searching for a famous hidden treasure, the grand junction daily. In sometimes daunting weather and treacherous terrain, thousands have trekked the remote and rugged mountains of northern new mexico to search for a treasure that an eccentric millionaire buried. Forrest fenns new mexico treasure hunt new mexico tourism.
Columbia a cave, said to filled with a pile of gold spanish coins literally kneedeep, lies on a steep east canyon wall from a ravine on the exact mexiconew mexico border west of columbia. New mexico man gives update on hidden treasure chest forrest fenn says he hid the gold nuggets and gems somewhere in the rockies. It is one of the most celebrated legends of buried treasure in the history of the american west, a. Navajo indian sterling silver coral cluster post earrings. It refers to good guys, positive habits for controlling hoarding impulses, and bad guys, negative habits exacerbating hoarding. Watch what humans can do when a jeep is buried in the sand on the beach. Navajo jewelry turquoise sterling silver arrow link necklace by mike smith. Santa fe, new mexico, and the canadian border, may be a treasure chest worth millions. A sacrificial wolf adorned with some of the finest aztec gold ever found and buried more than five centuries ago has been discovered in. Fenn claims to make no money on the sale of the selfpublished books for. Somewhere in the rockies, in the roughly 1,000 miles between santa fe, new mexico, and the canadian border, may be a treasure chest worth millions.
Treasure buried in new mexico still waiting to be claimed. Known to an apache indian, who removed several hundred coins in the 1950s, the. Buried treasures in texasvery much a part of our history. These treasures are outlaw caches, abandoned and lost mines, and spanish treasures. Colorado, told family members that he was searching for a buried treasure. Albuquerque tourism albuquerque hotels albuquerque bed and breakfast. A ship that is believed to have sunk almost 400 years ago, has a bounty of treasure. The amount of mail being sent to western new mexico during the 1930s prompted the government to create a new post office in the area affectionately named lost adams diggings, nm.
One of the best selling books in america right now is old, expensive, and as recently as monday couldnt outsell a history of library subject. Aztec golden wolf sacrifice yields rich trove in mexico city. Albuquerque man claims to know where forrest fenn hid treasure. I sent that song to scott turner with buried treasure music in nashville and he told me that he loved my music, but the lyrics were lousy. But for the tens of thousands of people buying fenns book and planning. Remember reading stories about buried treasure and even drawing your own treasure maps. Jun 20, 2017 a millionaire says he buried a hidden treasure. Jameson presetns twentysix colorful, inriguing and mysterious stories about fortunes lost and found in the mountains and deserts of new mexico. Others, however, believe that the gold was found by someone else who knew how to keep a secret while still others believe that the lost treasure of emperor maximilian is still buried in texas today waiting for someone to find it and confirm the legend to be true. And even if no treasure is found, padilla says, he will be happy to have played a role in getting people to think about new mexicos storied history, which, he likes to point out, extends way. If youre hunting for forrest fenns buried treasure, start here. Following 1937 story of buried gold, family searches new mexicos sands. However, when dozens of unrelated, independent sources began to corroborate the story, it could no longer be.
Fifty men headed back to the summitville area, passing through taos, new mexico, where they hired a. Someone has come very close to forrest fenns buried treasure. The ornaments had been reduced to wedgeshaped bullion by the spaniards, and in this form were cast into the lake. That failed to narrow the possibilities much since the average elevation in mountainous new mexico, where the treasure is presumably buried, is 5,700 feet. Deepsea divers have just made the find of a lifetime. May 03, 20 millionaire forrest fenn announced a new clue on today on friday for eager seekers of the gold and precious jewels hes hidden in new mexico. Courtesy franciscans in the southwest new mexico was well served by the dedicated. Noss, a hot springs foot doctor went deer hunting in the san andreas mountains and was climbing victorio peak when he spotted an opening in the hillside. The fenn treasure is a cache of gold and jewels which forrest fenn, an art dealer and author. Ownership and use of this claim is overseen by the bureau of land managements las cruces district office under the serial number nmmc101604. Buried treasure in new mexico may have claimed 2nd life. Fifty men headed back to the summitville area, passing through taos, new mexico, where they hired a guide to lead them to the area. Mar 27, 20 that failed to narrow the possibilities much since the average elevation in mountainous new mexico, where the treasure is presumably buried, is 5,700 feet. New mexico is home to the ultimate treasure hunt and youll want to do it.
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