Today is the anniversary of the death of my dear friend Robert H. Martin. Bob died of cancer on January 16, 2005. We became very
Taos Pueblo is the furthest north of the pueblos along the Rio Grande. From 1598 –1680 only 70 Spanish colonists lived in the area. This
New Mexico’s Pueblo Indians are believed to be descendants of the Anasazi. The Anasazi populated the Four Corners region of Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and
El Dia de Los Reyes, Three Kings Day, is the culmination of the Christmas season. The holiday is very popular in Europe. In Spanish speaking
In 1973, the muralist Edward O’Brien became enthralled with Sikhism and the representation of the feminine principal in Sikh Dharma. He realized that Shakti represented
The increase of bicyclists on the road has led to the deaths of several people killed by motorists. The term Ghost Bikes is a dedicated
Back in the old days there was a Hispanic tradition in naming children. When a child was born on a saint’s feast day, he or
Most of us are unaware of the fact that the symbolism of an ancient brotherhood is a part of our daily lives. The Great Seal
During the winter storm of 1931 more than four feet of snow fell across New Mexico. The unrelenting storm began on November 30th and didn’t
Thousands of farolitos magically appear in December throughout Santa Fe. The tradition of the farolito was not passed down through Spanish Colonial New Mexico. But
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