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The earliest record of the written word in New Mexico can be traced to Gaspar Perez de Villagra. The soldier/scribe wrote the epic poem La
April 14, 2021
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The earliest record of the written word in New Mexico can be traced to Gaspar Perez de Villagra. The soldier/scribe wrote the epic poem La
In the late 19th century the Englishman and entrepreneur Fred Harvey helped define Southwest hospitality. He hired young refined women to work as waitresses. His
Nothing depicts the spirit of Santa Fe more than the people with a competitive spirit, who also have brains, brawn, and talent that excel in
The photographer Robert H. Martin came to Santa Fe to document the history of the world’s first atomic bomb. In the process he ended up
The Franklin Miles park off of Carlos Rey and Siringo Road is named for Gen. Franklin E. Miles. He was the son of New Mexico
When Connie Hernandez died in 2015 a part of Santa Fe history came to an end. Her family had been caretakers of La Conquistadora for
Delivering babies, administering vaccines and pronouncing a murderer dead at the New Mexico State Penitentiary gas chamber. That was a typical day for Dr. Louis
The Santa Fe Plaza is the heart of the city. It’s growth has continued since its founding more than 400 years ago. The wheels of
The genesis of Santa Fe as an art mecca begins with Neolithic artifacts. Decorative shards of pottery from the 13th century, along with remnants of
Genoveva Chavez (1942–1997) is known as the “First Lady of the Santa Fe Fiesta. She began singing when she was five at weddings and other
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