Mary Salazar grew up in the Chicago area but longed for the West at an early age. After spending ten years in southern California, she was attracted to the vast skies, open spaces and rich colors of New Mexico. Mary has resided in Albuquerque since 1987 raising three children and designing jewelry. In addition she was a full-time coordinator of a residential drug treatment program for pregnant women. By 1998 Mary was able to rely on her jewelry business as her full-time occupation. Her work …
Mary Salazar grew up in the Chicago area but longed for the West at an early age. After spending ten years in southern California, she was attracted to the vast skies, open spaces and rich colors of New Mexico. Mary has resided in Albuquerque since 1987 raising three children and designing jewelry. In addition she was a full-time coordinator of a residential drug treatment program for pregnant women. By 1998 Mary was able to rely on her jewelry business as her full-time occupation. Her work has been featured in many catalogues and Museum shops over the years. Every item is designed and handcrafted by Mary.
