John Dunn Shops — Attraction in Taos

Loved this place. Great Shopping and amazing hanging out area. Five Stars +. For the shopping strip

Before my trip to NM I google the area and wanted to come here to John Dunn Shops.

Specifically wanted to go into the store Bead Creations to buy a pair of earrings for sons teacher (seen online).

Zero stars for the store.

A family mom dad 2 kids around 7-9 perhaps. As they enter you hear the mom say the usual Don’t touch anything

They come in MOM demands I said don’t touch anything

The store lady says… HANDS behind your back. (Like a police officer) You have to have museum hands in here OR moms gonna be buying some beads!!!

I’m like. 🤔Um I don’t see any artifacts in here girl LOL like nothing in here represents our freedom or any archaeological findings LOL

They walk out. I walk out. I will not patronize that rudeness

Could have easily said “Thank you Mom “ clearly she minds her children.

Side note Bought a beautiful beaded New Mexico bracelet from a local vendor posted up at the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge. Check...

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