Art and Cultural Goings-on in Taos and Northern New Mexico

Taos Lilacs Remembered

Posted on May 6, 2018February 16, 2019 by webbdesign

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

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

Taos Historic District

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 at the Couse-Sharp Historic Site on Kit Carson Road

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

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 on Civic Plaza Drive — Lilacs on Civic Plaza Drive across the street from Century Link