Theodore Stroukoff
Theodore Stroukoff has spent many years in New Mexico, and the beauty that surrounds him is something that he never takes for granted. As a traveling nurse, Theodore Stroukoff has worked in many different environments, but he always looks forward to coming home to New Mexico. While Theodore Stroukoff is originally from New Jersey, he has fallen in love with the beauty of New Mexico, and is proud to call the state home.
New Mexico is known for its scenic views and dense population, Theodore Stroukoff points out. As the sixth least densely populated state in the U.S., Theodore Stroukoff says New Mexico varies from vast deserts to mountains that rise as high as the eye can see. He notes that New Mexico residents find plenty to enjoy without ever leaving their beautiful home state. A few of New Mexico’s most notable destinations, according to Theodore Stroukoff, include the following.
International UFO Museum—Roswell
Everyone’s heard of the famous Roswell incident, where a UFO was rumored to crash in the New Mexican desert in 1947. According to Theodore Stroukoff, the International UFO Museum and Research Center in Roswell offers tour groups and a gift shop, exploring the history of UFO sightings in Roswell and other areas.
Billy the Kid Museum—Fort Sumner
Billy the Kid was one of the most notorious outlaws of the 19th century, dying in Fort Sumner, New Mexico in 1881, says Theodore Stroukoff. As Theodore Stroukoff describes, the Museum provides artifacts from the Wild West and Billy the Kid’s rifle, chaps and spurs, and the actual “Wanted” poster. Theodore Stroukoff says that the Billy the Kid museum even has locks of Billy the Kid’s hair.
El Santuario de Chimayo Shrine—Chimayo
This legendary Catholic shrine is said to be the location of a crucifix, discovered in the early 1800s by a friar, Theodore Stroukoff relates. As the story goes, the friar found the crucifix when he saw a light from a nearby hillside and began digging. Once discovered, Theodore Stroukoff says, a priest took the crucifix to Santa Fe, but it kept disappearing and reappearing in Chimayo. Finally, Theodore Stroukoff says, it was decided to leave it in the land where it was discovered. The small chapel built to honor the miraculous crucifix is the site of the El Santuario de Chimayo shrine, according to Theodore Stroukoff, which is a popular destination in New Mexico today.
Theodore Stroukoff notes that these are only a few of the many amazing attractions New Mexico has.
Born and raised in New Jersey, Theodore Stroukoff relocated to New Mexico as an adult. A traveling nurse, Theodore Stroukoff has worked in a variety of settings, taking on a multitude of challenges that have helped him grow as a nursing professional. Theodore Stroukoff is proud to call New Mexico home.
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Have you visited all of these places in New Mexico, Theodore Stroukoff? Maybe one day I can also visit some of these places in New Mexico. I would love to know more about New Mexico and hope to see more articles from you soon!
@Grace Oberman – Yes, I have visited them all! You definitely should put them on your list of places to visit. It will be worth it, I promise! – Theodore Stroukoff
What a rich culture and place to “explore”. I’ve always been fascinated by UFO sitings and the such – I definitely have to add New Mexico to my list of places to visit, now that I know that museum is there! Thanks for sharing, Theodore Stroukoff!
@Renee Gerard – Yes, there are many places to “explore”! These are only a few! I will have to start another list soon so that you will have more places to “explore”. -Theodore Stroukoff
My father used to tell me stories about Billy the Kid when I was little. I had no idea that Billy the Kid was from New Mexico. How neat! Also, that was very interesting about the antique crucifix! I’m sure there are other hidden secrets in New Mexico – I would love to learn more!
@Marcus Devin – Yes, Billy the Kid was originally from here! New Mexico certainly is a place of “hidden treasures”, Hopefully you will have the joy of visiting soon! – Theodore Stroukoff
I’ve never visited New Mexico and I was shocked and pleasantly surprised to see that they have all of these cool places. Thank you so much for writing this article. Maybe someday I can visit there and check out these cool places.
@Benjamin Keeper – I agree – New Mexico IS a cool place to be. I hope you can visit because I’m sure I didn’t do them justice in my descriptions. They are places that just have to be experienced and not just read about. – Theodore Stroukoff
I travel all the time, but have never had a chance to go to New Mexico. You are very lucky that you have the chance to visit these great places in New Mexico, Theodore Stroukoff. Sharing these places gives me great “stopping points” for when I visit New Mexico. Thanks for the information, it is very useful. Keep on writing articles! I will be looking out for them.
@Robert Garnet – I definitely remind myself to not take this place for granted. New Mexico is definitely a place to be experienced! Then you will understand why I love it so much. – Theodore Stroukoff