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
April 25, 2023
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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
Since their arrival on the Santa Fe Trail, the Jewish spirit of community collaboration has spurred their involvement in all civic affairs. One of the
It wasn’t until the early 1830s that the concept of having a final image of a loved one began to take root. The most common
A deluge of settlers descended from the east when New Mexico became a U.S. territory in 1850. By the end of the century the culture
Numerous hidden historical treasures providing clues to Santa Fe’s fascinating past abound. Proof of this phenomena is right in plain sight. Upon entering the Cathedral
Hispanic culture has survived and continues to thrive through the meshing of the Pueblo ways of life and the many other rich and beautiful cultures
The annual novena to La Conquistadora begins with her procession to Rosario Chapel. My cousin, Bill Garcia, took this photo yesterday after the novena. Santa
Church bells rang throughout the small villages and towns in New Mexico to alert the community of the death of one of its members. Men
The building of Rosario Chapel began in 1807 at the old 1692 encampment of Diego de Vargas and his army. The annual procession for La
If you’ve ever wondered about the back story of some of the incredible art at St. Francis Cathedral here’s a description of the altar screen
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