In 1933 through 1936 President Franklin D. Roosevelt instituted several economic programs known as the New Deal to help to revitalize the country during the
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
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
Los Comanches originated along New Mexico’s Rio Grande villages. The Christmas tradition was popular during the 17th and 18th centuries. The Comanche Indians, and sometimes
Los Pastores, is a holiday drama that was introduced to the New World in the late 16th century by Spanish missionaries. It has been passed
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