Taos artist Dawn Chandler first fell in love with New Mexico in the early 1980’s when she visited the Land of Enchantment as an Explorer Scout at Philmont. Continuing in the legacy of her older brothers Eric and Mark, she participated in Philmont’s Rayado program before becoming a Ranger and Training Ranger. In 1988 she had the honor of being chosen to serve as Philmont’s first woman Camp Director (Abreu), a position she held for two seasons. Dawn later served Philmont in yet another pioneering capacity when from 1996 to 2003 she was the first Executive Director of the Philmont Staff Association (PSA).
Born and raised in Bridgewater, New Jersey, Dawn attended Miami University of Ohio, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in painting in 1988. In 1992 she was awarded a full fellowship to attend the prestigious Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture in Maine. She graduated from Penn in 1993 with a Master of Fine Arts Degree in painting.
Dawn works as a fulltime artist in Taos, New Mexico, where she has resided since 1994. Though she works in a variety of mediums and styles, the land of northern New Mexico—and especially of Philmont—continues to be the subject matter of the majority of her representational paintings. Indeed, she is pleased to count among her patrons a great many Philmont alumni, many who have commissioned her to create specific beloved scenes of “God’s Country.”
Dawn’s artwork—including numerous landscapes of Philmont—may be seen and purchased via her on-line gallery www.taosdawn.com. Her work may also be viewed in person at the St. James Hotel in Cimarron, Eske’s Brewpub in Taos, and at Taos Dawn Designs, her home gallery in Taos Canyon.
Anvil Gear: The potential of this site has yet to reach its fullest state. Inside you will find other sites of varying topics and some things that have completely no relation whatsoever. Puruse at your own leisure.
Enchanted Canyon Silversmiths: Founded by Steven L. Rick, Enchanted Canyon Silversmiths is located in Cimarron, NM. Steven provides sterling silver bracelets as well as jewelry made from 14k gold and other materials.
High Country Anglers: Doc Thompson, an independent fly fishing guide, has been stalking wild trout in Northern New Mexico's many gems for two decades. First discovering the lure of the Waters of Enchantment while backpacking the mountains of the Philmont Scout Ranch.
inspiration vibration: Ashe worked at the Kit Carson Museum in 2004 and Indian Writings in 2005. She crafts inspired body care products like soap, lip balm, massage and body oil, and soy candles using all natural and mostly organic ingredients.
Phil Romans' Philmont Page: Phil worked four summers at Philmont, but is always thinking about the Ranch. In all aspects he considers himself an amateur in his involvements. He is an active photographer, geek, Scouter, cook, and traveler.
Philmont Document Archives: Started as a modest effort to make Philmont Trek Itinerary and Guidebooks more available has grown beyond expectations. In addition to a complete set of all dated Itinerary and Guidebooks, this site offers a variety of other Philmont related documents and newspaper and magazine articles.
Philmont Training Center Staff: The PTC Staff page is mainly a source of news about and photos of former members of the PTC staff, it also includes news about current PTC happenings, a little PTC history, and of course a link to and news about the PSA.
taos dawn: For as long as Dawn Chandler can remember Nature has been the source of her artistic inspiration. Dawn has lived in Taos, New Mexico since 1994, where she now works full time as an artist, designer and maker of hand-crafted soaps.
Tooth of Time: Kevin Thomas is a Computer Professional, Cartoonist, and a watercolor Artist from Wisconsin who is available for your projects. There's all kinds of fun stuff at his site, information on the Green Bay Packers, Philmont Scout Ranch, travel, and more.
Something From Cimarron: This site offers artistry and other works from Cimarron, New Mexico, home to many artists and other talented folks.
This page lists links to PSA member websites and blogs as well as other sites that may be of interest to Philmonters. If you would like to be considered for addition to the list, send us an email with a link to your site.
