Desert Trail Press and 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! (jump link to hours)
Explore, Play, Join
Explore the rich history and artistic possibilities of the unique medium of letterpress.
See an Exhibition
Join a Class
Get Involved
Hours
Tuesday through Saturday 10 am to 5 pm
Closed major holidays
Our Staff
Susan Dodge, Director
Lynn Franklin-Lee, Studio Manager
Amos Kennedy, 2025 Visiting Artist