If you know anything about the
history of the Hondo Valley and San Patricio, you know that the valley
has been chronicled must magnificently through the historic and landmark
art of the legendary Peter Hurd.
The portion of Alamo Canyon Ranch, that overlooks Highway 70, has visual access to the landscapes made famous by both Peter Hurd, and his son, Michael. Michael Hurd is one of the finest water color artists in the country.
With a portion of the Alamo Canyon Ranch so near to what is now Highway 70, and so close to the river, it is not within the realm of possibility that the property has played host, not only to representatives of the Clovis Culture, but additional First Nation's hunters. Without even looking, we have found a fascinating Clovis tool on Alamo Canyon Ranch, near the drainage run-off quite close to the entry of the property. Several weeks ago, while a friend and I were checking out storm damage, I picked up several interesting Clovis artifacts. I left one in place. The other is in my purse.
The Hondo Valley has traces of human occupation which go back thousands of years. Recent archaeological excavations have showed us that the ancients used the valley for hunting. The late Peter Hurd once found a conquistador's helmet in the Hondo River a scant stone's throw from the property lines of the ranch.
