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