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The often rocky path that leads from yesterday to today runs smooth and little changed at the Salome Store in Magdalena, New Mexico. Located on Route 60, 25 miles west of Socorro, the family-run General Merchandise store opened its doors in 1910 and hasn’t closed them since.
An unsuspecting tourist, upon opening Salome’s door, might gasp from the effects of time-warp. In spite of florescent lights hanging from the pressed tin ceiling, a sepia-tone atmosphere reminiscent of an old photograph pervades.
Sunbonnets, cowboy hats hanging from elk antlers, saddles, dishes, blue jeans, and dry goods crowd the shelves and display cases while a giant pickle jar sits atop the long counter. “If you can’t find what you want, ask,” says Nick Sais from behind the counter. “If we haven’t got it, and you’re not in a hurry, we’ll get it.”
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