Santa Fe / New Mexico History Blog

Category: U.S. History

Death in New Mexico

Patriotism on Memorial Day

Memorial Day is observed annually on the last Monday in May. Throughout the country ceremonies take place to honor our fallen veterans. Memorial Day began

Read More »
Santa Fe History

Legacy of Our Founding Fathers

This nation’s founding fathers were all Masons. Masonry began in England 1717 and in Scotland in 1770. During this era, the Old World authority regulated

Read More »
Santa Fe History

A Santa Fe Treasure Trove

The Laboratory of Anthropology at Museum Hill in Santa Fe has part of the collection of The North American Indian. Published at the beginning of

Read More »
New Mexico History

Memorial Day Monday

Today on Memorial Day in Santa Fe and throughout the country ceremonies take place to honor our fallen veterans. American flags and flowers are places

Read More »
Death in New Mexico

Death’s Final Journey

Death rituals in the military include the custom of the riderless horse funeral procession. This tradition dates back to the 14th century when mourners would

Read More »