New Mexico History
New Mexico’s Four-Flag Day
While the nation honors the U.S. flag today, the state of New Mexico has the unique distinction of having had four flags in its history.
June 17, 2021
While the nation honors the U.S. flag today, the state of New Mexico has the unique distinction of having had four flags in its history.
Santa Fe artist Olive Rush came from a long line of Quakers. They were followers of the 17th-century religious leader, George Fox. Known as the
The Santa Fe Ring was started by two young lawyers, Thomas B. Catron and Stephen Elkins. They came to Santa Fe after the American Civil
Santa Fe’s Carl Tsosie served in the army during World War II, where he participated in the invasion at Normandy. As a staff sergeant he
Memorial Day is observed annually on the last Monday in May. In Santa Fe and throughout the rest of the country ceremonies take place to
Ruth Laughlin was the author of two seminal books on Santa Fe history. In 1945 she wrote Caballeros, The Romance of Santa Fe and the
Memorial Day is observed annually on the last Monday in May. The tradition began after the American Civil War. In New Mexico the Civil War
Frank Ortiz was the proprietor of the Ortiz grocery store at the corner of Paseo de Peralta and Galisteo Street where Cafe Martin is located
Arthur Garcia learned the art of barbering from his father Henry Garcia. In 1950 he went to work for his father at their first location
Geronima Montoya and Ramoncita Sandoval participated well into their nineties at Santa Fe’s annual Indian Market. The two sisters were born to Pablo and Crucita