New Mexico History
History of Hermit’s Peak
The news of the fire at Hermit’s peak near Las Vegas, N.M, brings back memories of a different time. The mountain peak once called El
April 12, 2022
The news of the fire at Hermit’s peak near Las Vegas, N.M, brings back memories of a different time. The mountain peak once called El
As I walk to the plaza each morning for my historical walking tour I pass the statue of a man who did so much for
Today, Palm Sunday, marks the beginning of Holy Week for Catholics around the world. Two of my most memorable trips to Spain took place during
Today marks the 80th anniversary of the Bataan Death March. The infamous WWII walk began on April 9, 1942 and lasted through April 17, 1942.
Years ago I received this beautiful image of Our Lady of Guadalupe painted on a handkerchief. Known as Paño art, this type of canvas was
Grape vines arrived in New Mexico in the early 1600s. Brought in a caravan wrapped in cloth they arrived under the watchful eye of the
Today marks the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Glorieta. In Santa Fe’s history four flags have flown over the plaza: Spain 1610 – 1821,
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