Santa Fe / New Mexico History Blog

New Mexico History

Tuberculosis in New Mexico

Rev. McFarland performed a marriage ceremony for Catherine McCarty and William Antrim on March 1, 1873, in the sanctuary of the church. It was a

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Santa Fe History

A Remnant from La Castrense

This stone reredo,  or altar screen, resided in La Castrense. It was created by the cartographer and artist Bernardo Miera y Pacheco. The reredo is

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Death in New Mexico

Patriotism on Memorial Day

Memorial Day is observed annually on the last Monday in May. Throughout the country ceremonies take place to honor our fallen veterans. Memorial Day began

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