Taos Lilacs Remembered

By Janet Webb – May 15, 2016 [re-posted May 6, 2018]

Old timers and avid gardeners love to compare “Lilac Years.” Most agree 2016 was one of the best in memory. Here are iPhone shots of Lilacs throughout the historic district and neighboring communities,

2018 Update: The 5th annual Taos Lilac Festival happens May 18-20.


Lilacs are a tradition in Taos cemeteries

Lilacs in Kit Carson Cemetery
Lilacs in Kit Carson Cemetery
Sierra Vista Cemetery lilacs
Sierra Vista Cemetery lilacs
Sierra Vista Cemetery
Saki Karavas (Hotel La Fonda owner until 1996) is laid to rest in Sierra Vista Cemetery
Talpa cemetery
“Baby Maestas,” born and died on September 19, 1959. Talpa cemetery
Lilacs in the Ranchos Cemetery
Lilacs in the Ranchos Cemetery

Taos Historic District

White lilacs on Valverde Street
White lilacs on Valverde Street
Lilacs in front of Inspire Preschool
Lilacs in front of Inspire Preschool (aka the Old Taos News Building) on Ranchitos Road
Lilacs on Ranchitos Road
Lilacs on Ranchitos Road
Lilacs at the Couse-Sharp Historic Site on Kit Carson Road
Lilacs at the Couse-Sharp Historic Site on Kit Carson Road
Lilacs on Kit Carson Road by El Rincon Trading Post
Lilacs on Kit Carson Road by El Rincon Trading Post
The last lilacs from Manby's garden, with Taos Community Auditorium
The last lilacs remaining from Manby’s garden, with Taos Community Auditorium
Lilacs on Dragoon Lane
Lilacs on Dragoon Lane
Farmers Market lilacs, on Taos Plaza
Farmers Market lilacs, on Taos Plaza
Artists and reader at Couse-Sharp Historic Site
Artists and reader at Couse-Sharp Historic Site on Kit Carson Road
Lilacs on Trujillo Lane
Lilacs on Trujillo Lane with Taos Mountain (and Kit Carson Electric hardware)
Lilacs at Enos Garcia Elementary School
Lilacs at Enos Garcia Elementary School
Lilacs on Civic Plaza Drive
Lilacs on Civic Plaza Drive across the street from Century Link

 

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