A three hour drive, and 190 miles from Santa Fe, the world’s first nuclear explosion took place 78 years ago today at the Trinity site.
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
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
Many tales along the Santa Fe Trail have captivated the imagination including the saga of Manuel Salustiano Delgado. In the 1830s Manuel Salustiano Delgado, an
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,
The Great Seal of the United States is on the back of the dollar bill. Benjamin Franklin introduced the image of the eye and pyramid
The Spanish explorers christened the West long before people who spoke English had ever visited the area. Many of the names of our most popular
Two of our founding fathers, John Adams our second president, and Thomas Jefferson, the third, both died on July 4, 1826. That year was the
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
Most of us are unaware of the fact that the symbolism of an ancient brotherhood is a part of our daily lives. The Great Seal
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