The fenn treasure is a cache of gold and jewels which forrest fenn, an art dealer and author. New clue released in famed hunt for new mexico treasure. The state treasurer is elected to a fouryear term and is able to serve up to two consecutive terms. Apr 05, 20 forrest fenn sits in his home in santa fe, n. Treasures of mexico boasts a wide variety of artwork and handcrafted items from international artisans. Distributed by the university of nebraska press for caxton press veteran treasure hunter and folklorist w. Naga cities of the mekong, a history of laos, done in collaboration with dr. In 1712, spain assembled one of the richest treasure fleets to ever be assembled at that. The hidden treasure and lost mines of new mexico by noel richards a treasure hunter fromsocorro claims that the original gran quivira ruins are located several miles ne of the present, reported site and within view of the salt lakes e of willard. This trail in new mexico will show off spectacular petroglyphs. Death of treasure hunter in new mexico remains a mystery. Closing in on a fabled new mexico treasure by dan herrera published.
Unboxing of 2015 mexican gold proof libertads the amazing treasure coins of mexico. Family said he had gone searching for hidden treasure. Fortytwo pounds of coins, diamonds, rubies, jade carvings, sapphires, a frog figurine cast in precolumbian gold and other loot stuffed in a bronze chest 10 inches wide and 5 inches tall. May 03, 20 11th clue released in hunt for new mexico treasure chest fenns other goal was to get people to fall in love with the outdoors again by searching for his treasure and a family from clovis, n. 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. Two of the bars were removed from the tunnel in 1934 before a treasure hunter blew it shut. I think breaking the law is danger fenn wants to be buried where the treasure is. Closing in on a fabled new mexico treasure albuquerque journal. For more than a decade, the 82yearold claims he has packed and repacked a treasure chest, sprinkling in gold dust and. Courtesy of treasure hunter magazine gold from mexico and new mexico were minted into spanish coins in mexico city. Buried treasure in new mexico may have claimed 2nd life. 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. Colorado treasure hunters remains found in new mexico. The original captains manifest states there are still about 17 tons of silver bars, 128,000 coins of different values, 27 kilos of emeralds, and 35 boxes of gold.
This will be a story i will deal with at a later date. 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. Millionaire forrest fenn hid treasure in the rockies and left a clue. In the late 1980s forrest fenn, an amateur archaeologist and professional art dealer in santa fe, nm, was diagnosed with cancer. Albuquerque man claims to know where forrest fenn hid treasure. A book from 1982 leaves clues to twelve treasures buried across the usa.
Native treasures of new mexico, albuquerque, new mexico. To the north of guadalajara is a blown shut cave containing a hoard of silver bars and a mine nearby. If you are looking for something truly unique, this is the place for you. Just check out the other thrill of the chase blogs. New mexico is home to the ultimate treasure hunt and youll want to do it. Poem hides clues to millionaire forrest fenns buried treasure.
New clue revealed in new mexico treasure hunt march 27, 20 03. Fenn also described in the book a literal treasure chest containing. Navajo indian jewelry sterling silver turquoise bear paw dangle earrings. However, actual, reallife examples of buried treasure are few and far between. In addition, victorio peak lay on land owned by the state of new mexico, and removal of gold without permission of the state violated new mexico law. He is the best selling treasure author in the united states and his prominence as a professional fortune hunter had led to stints as a consultant for the unsolved mysteries television show and the travel channel. Maybe you took it a step further and began digging in the yard personally, i blamed the dog. Cimarron while traveling along the santa fe trail to independence, missouri a group of freighters were attacked just three days into their trip. The forrest fenn treasure has earned its own day in santa fe new mexico.
The hidden treasure has inspired thousands to search in vain through remote corners of new mexico, yellowstone national park and elsewhere in the mountains. A guide to treasure in new mexico unknown binding january 1, 1974 by thomas penfield author 5. Fenn told the new mexican in an email last week that the treasure is. Treasures can be heroically gained or tragically lost and be held all the more dear for it. The lost adams diggings is a southwestern treasure story that refers to the existence of. The gallery was located in santa fe, new mexico, and sold a variety of. The word conchas may be a corrupted name that is confused with the spanish word conchos, a term also used to describe the native american tribes in northern new mexico. The state treasurer of new mexico is an elected constitutional officer in the executive branch serving as the chief elected financial officer of the state. There is treasure of the mind and treasure of the heart. Primarily catering to the united states army, the stage line carried troops, supplies and sometimes, the armys payroll between fort wingate, new mexico and fort whipple, arizona in 1874, samuel wharton and thomas horton held up the. But for the tens of thousands of people buying fenns book and planning expeditions every bit as dreamladen as those of the states founders, its better than nothing. Forrest fenns new mexico treasure hunt new mexico tourism. Martin stuartfox and published by media masters, singapore, 2006. So as book orders are filled over the next few days, i thought id reread along with everybody.
Navajo indian sterling silver coral cluster post earrings. 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. Courtesy franciscans in the southwest new mexico was well served by the dedicated. This is a fun book, a book filled with an array of losttreasure stories that manipulate and tease the imagination.
A lockbox full of gold and jewels, mountain hideaways, clues buried in plain sight. What is the back story around the new mexico treasure. A stagecoach ambush in doubtful canyon one mile west of steins station on the new mexicoarizona state line. The chapters in my book have very subtle hints but are not. Mystery books that take place in new mexico the cozy. The lost treasure of mexico to the north of guadalajara is a blown shut cave containing a hoard of silver bars and a mine nearby. San juan county, new mexico treasure legends of america. Perilous search for the fenn treasure claims lives and causes. Man perishes in wilderness looking for treasure hidden by. Discovered treasure may promise a future of ease and delight, or be a reminder of war and chaos. Experts believe there is still plenty of treasure to find.
A guide to treasure in new mexico penfield, thomas on. New mexico got its name as a reference to mexico by the spanish. An early miner in this rich placer and hardrock gold mining district of hillsboro, new mexico was murdered for his gold. Jameson is the awardwinning author of 70 books, 1500 articles and essays, 300 songs, and dozens of poems. Being a true history of the gold, jewels, and plate of pirates, galleons, etc. Mar 27, 20 11th clue released in hunt for new mexico treasure chest. But for the tens of thousands of people buying fenns book and planning. Man says he has discovered forrest fenns treasure santa fe new.
Living treasures, a celebration of the human spirit. 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. Leave a like if this reminds you of holes the book and movie. New mexicos chief of police is pleading with him to call it off. The clue is the latest hint to where the 82yearold new mexican buried the trove of. The dam that formed conchas lake was the 17th dam in the country built by the u. In 2017, police in northern new mexico recovered the body of a colorado pastor who disappeared while searching for buried treasure. Art collector forrest fenn has released a brand new clue leading to the location of the treasure. Jun 16, 2011 new mexico got its name as a reference to mexico by the spanish.
Remember reading stories about buried treasure and even drawing your own treasure maps. Forrest fenns new mexico treasure hunt there really is gold buried in them thar hills. Zoom in on the map and click on an icon for detailed information. 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.
Art collector forrest fenn has released a brandnew clue leading to the location of the treasure. Treasure hunting the caballo mountains of new mexico for spanish treasure. Forrest fenn of santa fe, new mexico, is an 89yearold former air. New mexico millionaire lures treasure hunters with hidden chest. He is the best selling treasure author in the united states and his prominence as a professional fortune hunter had led to stints as a consultant for the unsolved mysteries television show. That book was published in 20 and contains one clue and a rough. Jul 27, 2016 in the late 1980s forrest fenn, an amateur archaeologist and professional art dealer in santa fe, nm, was diagnosed with cancer. Fennboree for treasure hunters to be held north of. If you get this wrong, your journey might leave you in the cold, but your effort will still be worth the pictures, fun, and memories. The booty, located somewhere between santa fe, new mexico, and the. The star line nail and transportation company operated a stagecoach line, which traveled a regular schedule between prescott, arizona and santa fe, new mexico. About 5 years ago, millionaire forrest fenn buried a treasure chest somewhere in new mexico.
Colorado, told family members that he was searching for a buried treasure, but. From textiles to decorative ceramics to jewelry and small mementos, shoppers are sure to find just the right item at treasures of mexico. Thousands have searched for the hoard left by mr fenn, who gave clues about the treasures location in a 2011 book. Navajo jewelry turquoise sterling silver eagle link necklace by g.
The new book demonstrates the presence of significant gold mineralization, adds a wrinkle to the story by presenting evidence of. A map implies that the treasure could be in new mexico, colorado, wyoming, and montana but most people focus their searches on the land of enchantment. Various legends claim stolen coins were buried in new mexico for later recovery, some along the camino real. Includes arizona, california, colorado, nevada, new mexico, oklahoma, texas, utah, hawaii, and mexico by thomas p. Since then, the author and art collector has published a book entitled the thrill of the chase.
Fennboree for treasure hunters to be held north of abiquiu. This is the type of book you could easily read within a couple of hours of straight reading, but. If youre hunting for forrest fenns buried treasure, start here. The hidden trail in new mexico leads to a magnificent archaeological treasure.
New mexicos official state animal is the black bear, in honor of the little cub that was found in a. Buried in treasures is one of the best books ive read on the subject of compulsive hoarding. Its like having a therapistprofessional organizer take you through the steps necessary to combat what truly is a genuine disorder no pun intended. New mexico millionaire sends treasure hunters on chasetens of.
The forrest fenn treasure has been found high country news. Small native american sterling silver turquoise dot. Missing treasure hunters remains found in new mexico. This book is the remarkable true story of forrest fenns life and of a hidden treasure, secreted somewhere in the mountains north of santa fe.
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. The amount of mail being sent to western new mexico during the 1930s prompted the government to create a new. Did it ever occur to you hes trying to sale his book. An 87yearold millionaire buried treasure in the rockiesand hes. The forrest fenn treasure is still out there, but high country news has great. Shinkle, the commander of white sands missile range from june 1960 to july 1962, as knowing about the movement of tons of gold. Treasure can mean both the warm golden glow of memory, and the sharpedged sparkle of adventure. Learning about new mexicos history doesnt mean you need to be cooped up in a library or museum. Jameson presetns twentysix colorful, inriguing and mysterious stories about fortunes lost and found in the mountains and deserts of new mexico. From textiles to decorative ceramics to jewelry and small mementos, shoppers are sure.
New mexicos official state animal is the black bear, in honor of the little cub that was found in a fire in 1950. Treasure buried in new mexico still waiting to be claimed. There are plenty of incredible examples in the great outdoors so that you can soak up the sun and get a bit of exercise. Native treasures of new mexico sells the finest native american jewelry, pottery, kachinas, and fetishes. Forrest fenn hodling up a copy of his new book too far to walk forrest. He claimed that he hid the box north of santa fe, new mexico after receiving a diagnosis of fatal kidney cancer in 1988. What is the back story around the new mexico treasure hidden. 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. Man perishes in wilderness looking for treasure hidden by new mexico millionaire forrest fenn randy bilyeu during a visit to northern new mexico in 2015.
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