Desert Trail Press & Rare Type Collection

Welcome to the Desert Trail Press & Rare Type Collection! We are non-profit organization dedicated to preservation, education, and outreach through letterpress printing. At our spacious facility in Aztec, New Mexico, we host exhibitions, tours, and classes. We also run the Trail Snack Press, a mobile print studio that lets us bring letterpress to the community as a way to record, share, and celebrate the diverse voices of the Four Corners. Come by and see us soon! <!–link or jump link to hours–>

Explore, Play, Join

Explore the rich history and artistic possibilities of the unique medium of letterpress.

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Our Staff

Susan Dodge, Director

Lynn Franklin-Lee, Studio Manager

Amos Kennedy, 2025 Visiting Artist

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