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
Carlos Martinez passed away from complications of Covid – 19 this past December. In 1928 he was delivered at home on Cerro Gordo Road by
Today is the anniversary of the death of my dear friend Robert H. Martin. Bob died of cancer on January 16, 2005. We became very
Thousands of farolitos magically appear in December throughout Santa Fe. The tradition of the farolito was not passed down through Spanish Colonial New Mexico. But
Fray Angelico Chavez, who died in 1996, is considered the pre-imminent Hispanic historian of New Mexico. The Catholic priest was also an artist and the
Santa Fe will always be the City Different and during Christmas everyone partakes in our unique traditions. Thousands of farolitos, small paper bag lanterns, dot
Fabian Chavez Jr. began his political career in 1951 as a Democratic representative in the New Mexico State Legislature. In addition to serving in both
Every major city in California was once a Spanish mission. The history behind these missions was due to the diligence of the Franciscan priests, who
The USS Santa Fe took part in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Prior to heading out to war, a ceremony was held to
Tomorrow is Veteran’s Day when our nation honors the men and women of the armed forces. The late Manuel Rodriguez of Santa Fe was one
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