Meet Stanley Crawford of Dixon NM
Ancient irrigation system nourishes small farms and community
Stanley Crawford has made Dixon, New Mexico, known far beyond its 900 people and the short, narrow valley of the Rio Embudo that the vi...
Linger A Little Longer In Dixon, New Mexico--Things to Do, Eat, See and Stay
Small artist community Dixon is roughly midway between Santa Fe and Taos, and home to art galleries, wineries and organic farms. A good source of information about Dixon’s many small businesses, including studios, galleries and farmers in the area, is Dixon Studio Tour website: dixonarts.org.
WHERE TO SHOP
Dixon Farmers Market (dixonfarmersmarket.com) is held every summer Wednesday 3:30–6:30pm in front of the co-op market in central Dixon. Dixon Farmers Market participates in SNAP (Supplement Nutritional Assistance Program). For every EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) dollar, the cardholder will receive $2 in market bucks.
Dixon Cooperative Market (dixonmarket.com) is a community-supported grocery store. Anyone can shop at the co-op but an optional membership program offers part ownership and a say in decisions.
WINERIES TO VISIT
La Chiripada has tasting rooms in Dixon and in Taos. For hours and further information: lachiripada.com. Vivác’s tasting room in Dixon was built of adobe by the winemakers themselves. An in-house chocolatier, an in-house cheesemaker and an art gallery on site add to the pleasures of wine tasting. For more information: vivacwinery.com
LODGING
You can enjoy the gorgeous scenery of the Embudo River Valley at Stanley Crawford’s El Bosque Garlic Farm (stanleycrawford.net) from The Tower Guesthouse, a one-bedroom apartment in an old stone building amid the fields of the farm. For a list of other lodgings in the Dixon area, visit dixonarts.org.
WHERE TO EAT
Zuly’s Café in Dixon is an adobe-style restaurant serving local fare. 234 NM-75, Dixon; 505-579-4001;
The Deli Market at the Co- Op (dixonmarket.com) offers house-made breakfast burritos, soup of the day, sandwich selection and artisan pizza. Open M–F 9am–7pm, Sa–Sun 10am–6pm.
Meet Stanley Crawford of Dixon NM
Ancient irrigation system nourishes small farms and community Stanley Crawford has made Dixon, New Mexico, known far...
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