How Spontaneity in Travel Leads To Magnificent Sights

On a recent drive back from Taos, New Mexico we spotted a bright white castle of sorts sitting high on a mesa. Eyes locked in, I couldn’t wait to find out what we were about to stumble on after just passing a familiar wooden sign welcoming us to Colorful Colorado. We pulled right at the base of the mesa where a trail just under a mile long takes you to the top of a historic shrine. On the hike to the top, which is less than a mile long, pass 15 bronze sculptures that represent Stations of the Cross.

They represent the last hours of Christ’s life—his judgment, sufferings, and death.

Each station shows a different scene and is accompanied by a plaque with several Bible Scriptures. Each plaque also asks for special prayer requests.

Local and famed sculptor Huberto Maestas, who has his studio and home in the town, created them.  He also has work at colleges, hospitals, churches and other spots around the world.

A little on San Luis, Colorado:

-It’s the oldest town in Colorado (April 5, 1981)

-750 people live here.

-The town has strong ties to Spain’s religious, cultural and artistic traditions.

-The main economy is farming and agriculture.

-Hispanics moving north from the New Mexico towns of Taos and Sante Fe first settled the area.