Rafael Chacon was a career military man. He fought with Kit Carson against the Utes and Apaches in the 1850s and later with Gov. Manuel
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.
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
Through the mid-twentieth century the tradition of staying with a dead loved one at night was practiced in New Mexico. Family members sat vigil with the
Los Alamos, New Mexico was unlike any other place in America during World War II. The secret city was located 35 miles northwest of Santa
The roots of language in New Mexico run deep. The type of Spanish spoken in 1598 when Juan de Oñate settled New Mexico had many
Cremation or a coffin? It’s a quandary that many Baby Boomers now ponder. If you live in New Mexico there’s another option to the tradition
New Mexico has become part of the growing trend of “Death Tourism.” The graves of Smokey Bear in the Capitan Mountains and Billy the Kid
The Salvation Army has been in New Mexico since the latter part of the 19th century. The group’s spiritual foundation has given them the mandate
The late Fabian Chavez Jr. once said, “The Kennedy family loved Emilio Naranjo because he could get 5,000 people to their political rallies.” Chavez had
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