In
the 1970s , John Depuy owned some property in a
remote corner of the Colorado Plateau. He hauled in a
trailer, built a ramada across its west side and settled in.
Abbey sought refuge there as well, hiding out from
time to time with his old friend “Debris.” Whether hiding
from ex-wives or staying clear of the San Juan County
Sheriff, Abbey and Depuy spent many nights around the
campfire.
In the 80s, Depuy sold his land and moved, first to Bluff, finally to New Mexico.
For Abbey, John’s hideout was “The Last Stand” he often longed for...JS
In the 80s, Depuy sold his land and moved, first to Bluff, finally to New Mexico.
For Abbey, John’s hideout was “The Last Stand” he often longed for...JS
THE RAMADA...
Depuys “porch.” A quarter entury later and an empty ice cooler still sits in a corner.
Nearby...THE PICNIC TABLE...long ago abandoned and forgotten among the pinyons and junipers.
Depuys “porch.” A quarter entury later and an empty ice cooler still sits in a corner.
Nearby...THE PICNIC TABLE...long ago abandoned and forgotten among the pinyons and junipers.
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