My name is Richard and resided in Globe AZ from 1973 through 1979. During that time I had the privilege of working at LW Hardy Turquoise Co. Inc. on his concessions beginning at Pinto Valley (Castle Dome) and ending my tenure at the Sleeping Beauty mine.
I started as a picker and worked up to a cat skinner and heavy equipment operator. I must have dug tons of turq out of those mines! Not to mention some other lovely mineral specimens.
As you know it’s easy for turquoise to get in your blood and, in my case, stay there! I have a good collection of high-grade turq specimens as well as some jewelry.
I just found this forum today and joined. I look forward to prattling with you all.
Welcome to Turquoise People!! You will enjoy the forum. It’s especially good for those of us who love to discuss Native American jewelry (and turquoise in general). Looking forward to hearing more from you!
I’ve been to Globe several times (beautiful area), and have an Apache friend who lives on the San Carlos Rez, although I haven’t seen her in years.
Welcome! The reason why I joined this forum originally was to get information on a small collection that I inherited. I stayed to learn as much as I could from folks like yourself, who I’m sure in one way or another can help me to channel what my grandfather has always loved so much about this stone.
Looking forward to your stories of the south lands!
