New Mexico History
Tuberculosis Comes to New Mexico
From the late 19th century until 1940 tuberculosis was the leading cause of death in the United States. Many people suffering from the disease came
March 22, 2022
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From the late 19th century until 1940 tuberculosis was the leading cause of death in the United States. Many people suffering from the disease came
Heading down to Albuquerque from Santa Fe take the Budaghers Exit to find the Mormon Battalion monument. The Mormons’ first arrival in Santa Fe was
If you’ve ever wondered about the back story of some of the incredible art at St. Francis Cathedral here’s a description of the altar screen
March is Women in History month. Without a doubt, Concha Oriz y Pino is the most historically significant women of the 20th century. For almost
March 1st is the Catholic feast day for San Albino in Mesilla just south of Las Cruces. The people of Mesilla originally blessed the acequia
From 1680 until 1692, El Paso, Texas had the duel function of being the capitol and command post for the exiled Spaniards of New Mexico.
New Mexico has been linked to El Paso since 1598 when the first Spanish settlers passed through on the Camino Real. Three centuries later the
Unlike other parts of the U.S., African Americans remain a minority in New Mexico but their contributions are many. From helping to build this country’s
We’ve all grown accustomed to seeing roadside memorials around Santa Fe. The modern tradition began with car fatalities and now includes people killed on bikes.
In the 1830s Manuel Salustiano Delgado, an enterprising businessman developed cholera. He died along the Santa Fe Trail in route from Franklin, Missouri. His death
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