Sunday, April 26: The old town of Mesilla, NM has lots of history. Billy the Kid was captured there, the Gadston purchase was signed there and the Best of America by Horseback Mexico to Canada trail riders had a parade and were blessed there. It's a lovely old town with cute shops around an old plaza square. The main feature of the plaza is the Catholic Church, which has recently become a basilica.
The parade was around the small town and ended in front of the basilica where the priest blessed the ride, as did our Baptist minister, who is one of the riders. While Mexican musicians played the mayor of Mesilla was presented a proclamation by Tom Seay as the Best of America choice for Best Community and presented Tom with a proclamation as well. There was a chance for people to approach the riders, ask questions and pet the horses. It's always fun for small children to sit on the horses and parents to take their pictures. Everyone had a great time as people are intrigued by what we are doing. PBS from New York did some filming as did Fox news.
There are pictures on www.bestofamericabyhorseback.com of the parade in Mesilla. I'll get my pictures worked out one day very soon.
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