TEG Tour – Southern New Mexico (Mesilla)


Join The Earthbuilders' Guild for a guided tour of historic adobe projects in Mesilla, NM, hosted by preservationist Pat Taylor and Querencia Mi Mesilla. Includes visits to the Provencio House, Pemo Gamboa House, and more.

Mesilla Plaza, Mesilla, NM

Join The Earthbuilders’ Guild (TEG) for a special tour in Southern New Mexico! This event, hosted by renowned adobe preservationist Pat Taylor and the nonprofit Querencia Mi Mesilla, will explore Mesilla’s historic adobe structures, vibrant culture, and community.

Event Details

  • Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
  • Time: Meet at 1:30 PM
  • Meeting Point: Mesilla Plaza, Mesilla, NM (Las Cruces area)
  • Host: Pat Taylor (Querencia Mi Mesilla)

Tour Highlights

  • Guided tour of Pat Taylor’s current projects:
    • Provencio House: 1850/60s adobe in need of preservation, just a couple blocks from the Plaza
    • Pemo Gamboa House: 1970s adobe, two blocks away
    • (If time allows) One additional site
  • Learn about Mesilla’s historic adobe architecture and preservation efforts
  • Connect with others interested in earthen construction

RSVP & Cost

  • RSVP required by May 12: Email Pat Rutherford at [email protected]
  • Cost: Free for TEG members; $10 donation requested for non-members (pre-paid via PayPal; payment request will be sent after RSVP)

Come join us and connect with the Southern New Mexico earthen building community!