Winter in Santa Fe
Photo Copyright 2007, by Berenguela/Spanish Santa Fe
People elsewhere hear the name "Santa Fe, New Mexico", and assume that it is either a desert or a tropical place. It's neither. This mountain town is actually a savannah, a fact which was told to me by the New Mexico state archaeologist, Thomas J. Caperton. Our winters are snowy, and cold weather can last from November through April. Summers are warm, but not unpleasant, since it cools down considerably in the evenings and night-time. And it does rain here, some years more than others. The reason that we don't have enough water involves the lack of reservoirs and good planning.
February 12th, 2008: Article on Taos, New Mexico in The New York Times
Spanish Trails International's New Address
The New Mexico Blogroll
The Santa Fe New Mexican Site Has Moved...
...go here for the new on-line version of the Santa Fe New Mexican newspaper. Sure, their only editorial policy is that you be left-wing and a functional illiterate to write there, but it's all we have. The Santa Fe New Mexican puts puff-pieces about puppies and their owners on its front page regularly, and omits any reportage about our wonderful heroic young people in the nation's service. I guess they expect all citizens of Santa Fe--the ones who can afford it--to subscribe to the New York Times for their news. Locals don't deserve coverage anyway, unless they have four legs and bark.
the SPANISH VOICE OF NORTHERN NEW MEXICO
Obituary: Eminent Santafecino, Belarmino "Blackie" Gonzales Passes Away Suddenly
Dr. Andrew Leo Lovato's Book
Santa Fe Hispanic Culture: Preserving Identity in a Tourist Town, by Andrew Leo Lovato (professor and my guitar teacher) "Andrew Leo Lovato, 160 pages, hardcover $24.95. University of New Mexico Press, 2004. As author Andrew Leo Lovato writes, Santa Fe is not only a 'city of ancient traditions' but one of 'invented traditions' — in other words, it’s a true tourist town. 'It is deeply influenced by its cultural roots,' he writes, 'while at the same time willing to reshape and commodify its cultural symbols for sale to the highest bidder.' A native Santa Fean himself, Lovato looks at the city’s history — and its future. "~~The High Country News, 2004
Interesting New Mexico Links
Santa Fe County: July 9th, 2007
Anthony E, Martinez, Spanish Colonial Furniture Maker
Santa Fe Sticks: the strongest, most beautiful canes in the world
Northern New Mexican Painter, Miguel Martinez at Manitou Gallery, Santa Fe
Support Local Santa Fe Artists:
Cruz Eagleheart Productions; 816 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505. Telephone: (505) 670-3305 Mural by Cruz EagleheartLori Montoya, Photographer. P.O. Box 6272, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87502.
Daniel Raven Valdes. Father Sky - Mother Earth Gallery. 124 Galisteo, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501. Telephone: (505) 988-5118
The Painter of Arroyos: Rock Paintings from Santa FeSheriff Solano's Crime Blotter
Radio Que Dice: KDCE, The Spanish Voice of Northern New Mexico, from Española
Santa Fe Native Spanish Guitarist, Ruben Romero Passes Away
Una Conversación Muy Interesante
WHEN YOU LISTEN to AM 810 KSWV, the Radio Station of Santa Fe, you'll say <<Que suave!>>
Annica Gonzales from Santa Fe County Human Resources was interviewed Feb. 6th, 2007 on KSWV by Art Michael and Pat Gonzales. She announced that the county has 34 job openings, and offers continuing education for its employees. They need to hire people, from truck driver to psychiatrist! Santa Fe County Human Resources UPDATE MARCH !3TH: There are still 34 jobs to be filled at the County.
Weird News Item: March 13th--16th, 2007: FM 106.7 played Vicente Fernandez' version of Guadalajara for three days non-stop... La Tablilla
Señor Reyes Ulibarri's Fantastic Shop:
Fabulous Young Mariachi Band:
Mariachi Lluvia, Española, New Mexico
Book by Sor Juana Ines de La Cruz
Santa Fe Local Artists Resist "Progressive" Relocation
El Rey: the Real Thing in Santa Fe
Assorted New Mexico News
From The New York Times, September 4th, 2007, comes a rather badly written article on a disease inherent in some native northern New Mexicans. The writer makes the mistake of using the term, "Mexicans", but the story is interesting:
Rare, Inherited Disease among Northern New Mexicans of Spanish and French Heritage
Dr. Lee Levin, Anti-Aging Internal Medicine in Santa Fe
Spanish Guitarist, Ruben Romero, Native Santa Fean's World Music Update: Señor Ruben Romero went to be with our Lord in February. This wonderful artist will be missed terribly. 
Mana del Norte: See their Spring 2007 Newsletter
Santa Fe Civil Air Patrol Squadron Receives High Honors
Heart-Healthy Latino Recipes from the National Institute of Health
Surname Search from previous site; also find here a link to Ancestry.com
Somos Primos Scroll down to the Southwestern United States section for some interesting writing about New Mexico on the Somos Primos page.
OUR NEW MEXICO FROM UNM PRESS
Partial History of Mariachi Music
