Santa Fe History
Mary Donoho: First Woman on the Santa Fe Trail
Mary Donoho (1808–1880) Mary Donoho was the first Anglo woman to travel along the Santa Fe Trail from Old Franklin, Missouri settling in Santa Fe
May 13, 2025
Mary Donoho (1808–1880) Mary Donoho was the first Anglo woman to travel along the Santa Fe Trail from Old Franklin, Missouri settling in Santa Fe
The roads of Santa Fe were historically named according to their destinations—Agua Fría, Cerrillos, Galisteo, Pecos and Taos. Camino de Chimayó once lead as the
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
During Women in History month most of the people honored are those with stellar reputations. Doña María Gertrudes Barceló isn’t one of them. However, after
The funeral for my dear friend J. Paul Taylor will be held today just off the Mesilla plaza, five miles south of Las Cruces. The
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
New Mexico’s Zia Symbol The number four is significant for New Mexico starting with the state flag. In 1920 the self-taught artist, Velina Shije Herrera,
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
The invention of the daguerreotype in Europe in the early 1830s, followed by the advent of photography in 1839, gave way to the concept of