Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Adobe Houses: The Face of New Mexico by Lin Yang, Joseph Mok Made of stone, mud and other local materials, adobe houses have become an iconic feature in the southwestern U.S. state of New Mexico. Why are people in New Mexico so fond of this type of architecture? And why is it so well-preserved there? VOA's Lin Yang and Joseph Mok report. __________________________________________________________________ [1]http://www.voanews.com/media/video/adobe-houses-face-new-mexico/3036 981.html References 1. http://www.voanews.com/media/video/adobe-houses-face-new-mexico/3036981.html