John Depuy is a long-time resident of New Mexico, an extraordinary artist and one of Ed Abbey's best friends. They met in Taos, New Mexico in 1960 and remained close for almost 30 years, until Abbey's death in 1989. The Zephyr is honored to include John Depuy as a "regular feature." In issues to come, look for a variety of John's work and also excerpts from Abbey's "My Friend Debris," which first appeared in Down the River, published in 1982.

For inquiries about John Depuy's art, contact him at:

PO Box 441

Ojo Caliente, NM 87549-0441

copywrite 1982, Down the River. Permission to re-print from Clarke Abbey