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Towns of Spain by don Juan Lucero

VALENCIA

Antepasados, none listed from Oñate muster Valencia is able to harmoniously combine ancient time periods from 138 BC with the most modern avant-garde buildings to be erected in the new millennium. It is Spain’s third largest city with a population of 810,000 and a metropolitan area population of 1.5 million. It is the Capital of Valencia Province and is also the 21st largest city in Europe. The Mayor is Rita Barberá Nolla. It is located on the Mediterranean coast of Spain approximately 200 miles south of Barcelona. Its original Latin name was Valentina meaning strength or valor recognizing the bravery of Roman soldiers. Valencia has many historic as well as ultra modern buildings. In the historic area the Basilica, de la Virgin de los Desamparados (Our Lady of the Forsaken) is home to the Holy Grail. It was used in a mass on July 9, 2009 by Pope Benedict XVI. The Holy Grail is a simple, small

stone cup with a base of fine gold, alabaster and gem stones that was added in medieval times. The Cathedral was built between the 13th and 15th centuries with Gothic, Romanesque and Baroque architectural styles. The Serrano and Quart towers were part of the walls that surrounded the city.

UNESCO recognized the late gothic Silk Exchange (la Lonja de la Seda) as a World Heritage Site. The modernistic Central Market is one of the largest in Europe. Palau de la Musica Catalan is another good example of modern architecture. Modern architecture thrives thanks to the latest addition of the futuristic City of Arts and Science designed by life long resident Santiago Calatrava. The area contains an opera house/performing arts center, a science museum, an IMAX Cinema/planetarium, an ceanographic park and other structures such as a long covered walkway with restaurants. Relocation of a river was required to accommodate the development. Valencia’s port is the largest on the Mediterranean coast for container traffic and second largest for overall

traffic handling 20% of Spain’s exports. Exports include food and drink, oranges, furniture, ceramic tiles, fans, textiles and iron products. Manufacturing includes metallurgy, chemicals, textiles, shipbuilding and brewing. Unemployment is lower than the Spanish average and small and medium sized industries are an important part of the local economy. Agriculture is important and Paella originated here. The port received a major renovation for the America’s Cup Yacht International race in 2005 and will host the race again in 2009. The changes were necessary to separate the yachts from commercial shipping traffic. Millions of visitors are expected during the two week event. It was the first time that the race was held in Europe and is considered the Holy Grail of yachting. Strange coincidence isn’t it! Valencia has two languages, Valencian (Valenciano) and Spanish. Spanish is the predominant language but the other is encouraged by the posting of signs in the Metro in Valencian first with Spanish in smaller letters. New street (carrer) signs are in Valencian causing long streets to have signs in both languages. Spain has many different languages and dialects and English is spoken in metropolitan areas. Continued on page 5 1

New Mexican Hispanic Culture Preservation League LA VERDAD CON ORGULLO Volume 11, No. 6 June 2009 www.nmhcpl.org

President Conchita Márquez de Lucero Thank you for your support!

During our life’s journey we should reflect on those who have enriched our lives. At the Thanksgiving banquet we endeavor to thank those who have dedicated their lives to a mission. Now I would like to thank the unsung heroes who don’t get acknowledged at the banquet because of time constraints. I will be retiring from the board at the end of my term and feel it is important to thank those who helped the league over the years. I hope you agree that the league has helped

impact current politics to acknowledge our Spanish history. Tearing down La Leyenda Negra is a long way from being complete. The Board is asking for help please consider serving on the board, we need you? I have been privileged to meet some exciting people over the years; serving on the board is an adventure and a way to show how we feel about our ancestors. We need a newsletter editor too. Please consider sending in articles. I want to thank the membership whose constant support has helped NMHCPL to be a strong league. Your desire to acknowledge our Spanish ancestors brought about La Jornada, because your voices were heard as Millie Santillanes (who also published the newsletter and mentored many of us) met with leaders pushing for funds. Vidal, your patience with all of the endeavors is appreciated; we know you were Millie’s right hand. David Martinez, a founding member of NMHCPL, served on the City’s art committee to keep them fair. David felt our history and culture needed to be visible and worked to get floats in the State Fair Parade; soon he talked his daughter Rebecca to be our recording secretary, thanks to both. Continued on Page 4 June Calendar 3 Don Juan de Onate dies in Spain 1626. He was cleared of all charges and was given a prestigious post of head of Mining Inspectors for all of Spain www.traditioninaction.orgl (Good***) 4 HCPL Meeting starts at 6:15 pm. Location 9113 Aspen NE. Mrs. Márquez’s home is located off of Constitution NE between Wyoming and Moon. Members welcome Contact Conchita 299-6726 for directions. 7-8 El Rancho do Las Golondrinas Spring Festival and Children’s Celebration 10am to 4pm 23 Francisco Vázquez de Coronado y Lujan in 1540 enters Nueva España later now named New Mexico. He was born in Salamanca, Spain ca 1510 – September 22, 1554 24 Dia de San Juan (St. John the Baptist) In New Mexico it was the first day of swimming in NM Rivers

NMHCPL BOARD page 2 President Conchita Lucero 299-6726 Vice President Pauline Anaya Second Vice President Melvyn Montano Secretary Patryka Duran y Chaves Treasurer John Lucero President Emeritus Ricardo Quintana Board Members Kathy Garcia Frances Perotti Orae Dominguez Honorary Board Socorro Aragon Eva Torres Aschenbrener Pauline Chávez Bent Honorary Council to Spain Sheldon Hall Adele Baca Hundley Robert Martinez Jeff Romero Attorney at Law Past Ambassador to Spain Ed Romero Corina Santistevan Website Orae Dominguez Patryka Durán y Chávez News letter staff 299-6726 jrlmcl@msn.com Editor Conchita Márquez de Lucero Corine Garcia Márquez John Lucero Prayer Requests Father Lucian Hendren Eva Torres Aschenbrener Joty Baca & family Viola Chavez & Steve Hurst Josephine Jensen Dean Lucero & Alex Sloan Soldiers in peril & World Peace Santiago Márquez Special Forces Miguel Márquez ABC News Correspondent in London Josephine Márquez Márquez Family, Dennis, Dolores, Al David Martinez family Ricardo Quintana Jeff & Evangeline Romero Kylene Sais

Memberships expire in June, time to renew! Dues are:$35 (per family)______ Students $20 _______ Donation $________ Amount enclosed $__________ Make checks payable New Mexican Hispanic Culture Preservation League (NMHCPL) Old Town Station, P.O. Box 7956 Alburquerque, NM 87194 Attention: Melvyn Montano Membership Chairman

Name: (please print)_____________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________ City & State_______________________________________Zip__________ Phone: Home: __________________Work_______________Fax_________ Email Address__________________________________________________ I will help on the: Board_______Newsletter_______website ________Other__________________________ Areas of Interest_________________________________________________________________________________

INVITATION to Annual Meeting of New Mexican Hispanic Cultural Preservation League by Pauline Anaya Mission Statement: The mission of the New Mexican Hispanic Culture Preservation League is to Preserve the heritage, Spanish language and the history of Hispanic New Mexico; to promote the education and understanding of the contributions of Hispanics to the development of New Mexico and the nation; to protect the history of the New Mexican Hispanic heritage and culture. To achieve this mission we will seek the TRUTH of our heritage and history and restore the TRUTH and PRIDE of our New Mexican Hispanic Culture. The N.M. Cultural Preservation League is holding their ANNUAL Membership Meeting DATE: Sunday, June 14, 2009 TIME 1:00 PM Place: 6681 Guadalupe Trl. NW Purpose To elect new officers To Plan for the year To meet new and/or Interested members Main dish, salad and tea will be provided (Note: If you wish to bring a favorite dish, your are welcome) Come meet one another and help us determine the course of the work for the next year! If you believe in our Mission, Please come join us!! For more info or RSVP to S. Pauline Anaya 239-4335 A map will be sent with the formal invitation

Our Patron Saint Santiago Remember his Feast day July 25 next month

Thank you for your support continued Rosanne Chavez Hurst was newsletter editor for several years, and also laid out the banquet programs, Lynne Arendall and Patryka Chaves also helped with that task which is greatly appreciated. Dolores Márquez helped by chairing banquets. Volunteers who set up the banquet are: Pauline Anaya, Ana Anaya, Maria Rutkowsky, Frances Perotti, Don Chavez, Frank Osuna, Margaret Quintana and Ricardo Quintana. Did I mention that don Ricardo also published the newsletter after Millie until he was taken ill and has served on the board and parades since the league started? Thanks to our web master Orae Dominguez chaired two of the most successful silent auctions, this year we were honored by the donation from Sheldon Hall of the art work by José Cisneros , Jody Schwartz’s signed photos of the don Juan de Oñate and John Houser’s bronze spurs that were cast for the Equestrian sculpture. Pauline Chavez Bent submitted articles and donated items for the silent auction annually and flew down to support the Thanksgiving event. Jeff and Bingy Romero worked to increase membership and allowed us the use of their home. Melvyn Montano and Dr. Henry Casso deserve our admiration for working with UNM Press to get Tree of Hate republished, and the work for the Place of the Governors annex, and against the blasphemous showing of the Bikini Lady. Mel was instrumental in acquiring the reproduction of the don Juan de Oñate estandarte from Spain and opening avenues with Jose Crespo. Many thanks to the Gonzales clan, Ramon, Tim and Nicolas and their wives Margaret, Mellie and Juanita who not only were founders but have managed the surname escudos for years, making the banquet colorful and festive. A extra special appreciation goes out to La Orden Militar de los Primero Soldados Pobladores for their participation in the banquet; these men freely give of their time and drive distances to make the banquet royal, Mr. Gerónimo R. Padilla( aka Rick) director of the Bataan Military Museum heads the group, a million thanks for all you have done. Rick had a space reserved in the chapel for the don Juan de Onate estandarte and houses our hall of fame photo gallery of individuals in New Mexico history.

Ruben Salas for writing books on Spanish history and promoting lectures. I don’t want to forget my Mom Corine Marquez who allowed us to meet in her home and help with the newsletter circulation and always was by my side during the years I served on the board. Thank you Ramon, Eloise Nieto, Dan Martinez and Marie Roybal who helped me to build floats for the 400th and Hope and Sonny for helping David with his floats. I don’t want to forget Robert Rodriquez past president, Samuel Delgado, Polly Cisneros and George Lopez, your service helped get things done.

A special thanks to my immediate family who dressed for parades, helped me with events and were always supportive. Don Juan (aka Johnny Angel) not only acted as Treasurer but was my copy editor and

wrote wonderful articles about cities in Spain. These individuals have given their time help to make HCPL, from the bottom of my heart I thank each of you for all your support!

Agua de Valencia Simple to make just add all the ingredients and stir ingredients 1 Cava Spanish Champagne

3 Freshly squeezed Oranges

l Cointreau orange liquer add sugar to your

taste and ice

www.bbcgoodfood.com recipes

Did you know ? Eels became popular in

Spain at the turn of the century when the Basques, always at the forefront of

Spanish cooking, made angulas part of their cuisine and elevated them to culinary stardom. The word angula was in fact invented by the Basques and entered the Castilian language about a century ago as a means to distinguish baby eels from adult eels, or anguilas. The Basques, fine businessmen that they are, surely knew that the authentic Basque word for elver, txitxardin (literally worm), would not be an asset in their quest to popularize angulas.http://www.iberianature.com

Eels were once native to New Sort Mexico’s major rivers such as the Rio Grande and Santa Fe River. The Spanish settlers feasted on them . 4

Pg5 Towns of Spain continued Valencia is located on the Costa del Azahar (orange blossom coast) or Costa dels Tarongers (Catalan for orange tree coast). Valencia has many long wide beaches within the City and surrounding area.

Festivals are known world wide especially Fallas de San Jose, a week long celebration held in March. The entire city participates and there are Fallas in all the plazas, one for the adults and another for the children. Everyone dresses in elegant traditional costumes. Fallas are impressive and can reach several stories in height and

contain many characters. Many have corporate sponsors such Lladro. They are burned and accompanied with a fireworks show and the display is graded for quality, originality, coordination, etc.

“Another important event is the Ofrenda de Flores a la Virgen de los Desamparados, a beautiful ceremony every March 17 and 18, that honors Valencia’s patron Virgin. Thousands of Falleras and Falleros arrive to the city from every corner of the Comunitat (Valencia State) and take the streets wearing traditional costumes and dancing to their neighbourhood or village bands as they wend their way to the Plaza de la Virgen to offer bouquets to the giant image of the Virgin” http://www.valencia-cityguide.com

La Tomatina is a giant over ripe tomato fight attracting tens of thousands of participants to a nearby town named Buñol. The tomatoes are grown in Estremadura for the event. Holy Week in Valencia is said to be one of the most colorful in Spain. Valencia has many festivals, activities, attractions and especially historic and modern buildings to see and the area is worth a lengthy visit. Photos to the right Falleras and Procession of Falleros Castle walls, Valencia de Don Juan, Leon province, Castile Leon, Spain, Europe http://www.cuboimages.it

The world’s largest Equestrian sculpture

Own your own copy of history in the making. Louis B. McKee of the McKee Foundation captured the moment of John and Ethan Houser‘s creation in process to share with us in a DVD. We showed the slide presentation at the Thanksgiving

Awards Banquet. The Equestrian or as we prefer to call it the don Juan de Oñate sculpture DVD sells for $20 and benefits the XII Travelers of the Southwest organization. I hope everyone enjoyed the DVD which recorded history in the making. NMHCPL will collecting the funds and will place one order, payment must be received by June 14th or take it to the annual meeting on that day. This is a way to support these worthwhile projects. Hope the photos give you and idea of the size if you have not seen it yet!

Pictured to the left are John and His son Ethan Houser in El Paso, Texas getting a birds eye view of the Installation of the don Juan de Oñate. Pictured to the right is Alex Sloan getting a close up look at the don Juan de Oñate’s horse.

Order now!

Make checks for $20 for each DVD’s. Payable to the

XII Travelers Memorial of the Southwest, Send checks to Conchita Lucero at 1801 June NE Albuquerque NM 87112

Vaqueros the Origin of Cowboys by Don Chavez

J&S Productions, PO Box 91560, Santa Barbara, CA 93190 is making a documentary on the true origins of cowboys with particular emphasis on their origins in the USA beginning in New Mexico by Hispanics. In the Valencia County News Bulletin article of March 25, 2009 reporter B. Ruffner states "Belen Historian Don Chavez y Gilbert is spreading the word. Chavez y Gilbert, a descendant of some of the first New Mexican cowboys, will be part of a documentary about the history behind the first settlers in the area. The documentary, made by J&S Productions, will cover how ranching and horsemanship techniques have changed over time and give viewers a historical perspective of the state. Filmmaker Susan Jensen said Chavez y Gilbert was chosen for his historic knowledge of the early cowboys, called vaqueros. Chavez y Gilbert has made contributions to the National Geographic Web site and has also been featured on National Public Radio and the History Channel. He has also written an online book about the origin of cowboys. Gilbert's historical commentary will be woven throughout the film, according to J&S Productions officials." The DVD on the New Mexico origins of cowboys will be available in October of this year. There are five other DVDs on Vaqueros already available on-line through http://www.tapadero.com/. . The production company will be making a DVD available on the history of the ranching industry beginning with the arrival of vaqueros with Don Juan de Oñate. "Los Primeros" series will explain that the US cowboy culture began in New Mexico and spread throughout the country and California from there. I connected Susan Jensen, producer with New Mexico cattle ranches of 60,000+ acres which have been owned and operated by Hispanics since 1598. This article link expounds more http://www.news-bulletin.com/news/87665-03-25-09.html ;

Questions about the documentary can be addressed to Donald A. Chavez y Gilbert at (505) 550-7569 or producer Susan Jensen at J&S Productions, PO Box 91560, Santa Barbara, CA 93190 p 6

2009 Thanksgiving and Awards Banquet The celebration kicked off the 11th year for the New Mexican Hispanic Culture Preservation League. The talented awardees made the event especially interesting; it would be hard to accomplish what these individuals have done to change the face of the art world and history education. In attendance were past honorees: Jose Cisneros (2003 Adelantado) celebrating his 99th birthday, Sheldon Hall (2005 Adelantado) and wife Jane, Socorro Aragon (2004 Doña Eufemia) and husband Arthur, Pauline Chavez Bent (Dona Eufemia 2006), Dr. Thomas Chavez (2007 Adelantado), Ramon Gonzalez (2007 Caballero) and wife Margaret, Pat Black Baca Esterly (2008 Doña Eufemia), Dolores Valdez de Pong (1st recipient of the Doña Millie Santillanes Education Award 2008), Retablo artist Marie and Ron Luna. The students who were winners from Madison Middle School history completion in Mr. Nick La Rue’s class attended. Wow, the class was beautifully attired in a show of special celebration and respect for the event. Students were the guests of NMHCPL.

Más President Clara Padilla Andrews graced the ceremonies with her charm as Mistress of Ceremonies, this lady has so many accomplishments in her life that I could not even begin to mention them all. Once again the ceremonies began with the color guard La Orden Militar de los Primero Soldados Pobladores presenting the Nuestra Senora de la Macana, (replica from the 1680 period who was in possession of the Romero Robledo family). Louis B. McKee of the McKee Foundation created a DVD of the Equestrian Sculpture and put it to great music which was played on a screen during the event. The 2009 awards were presented to Jody Polk Schwartz, Dr. Robert Himmerich y Valencia, John

Sherrill Houser and Nick La Rue (Education).

Thank you John Kessell for an informative and reflective address, “What has truth got to do with It?”, and to all who helped make the banquet a success by attending, donations to the silent auction and sponsoring students for the event. Together we make a difference!

Anton Chico, New Mexico My personal Journey I can not imagine why the Marquez family is left out most New Mexico

stories written about Anton Chico, so I decided to try to tell their story from my personal perspective. The family line has been traced back to Geronimo Marquez of San Lucar de Barrameda, Spain. My Grandfather, on the paternal, side José Márquez (pictured on the left) owned land, the general store, cantina across from the church and livestock, sheep and various unusual animals. He was considered to have one of the largest sheep herds at the time. Don José (pictured on the left) was the Sheriff of Guadalupe County and served as a Regent for Highlands University. He and his wife Barbara Garcia de Noriega had eight boys and four girls, my Dad was Jr.. All of the boys were very involved in politics and served in their communities in one form or another.

As a little girl I grew up in La Loma not far from Anton Chico, my brother and sister attended school in Las Vegas, leaving me to be spoiled properly. My parents had an orchard and all the farm animals, which I loved, were my pets. My Daddy would always buy me the first black lamb born in the community. It was a childhood of fun going to the country school where my Dad was the teacher, till he got elected sheriff of Santa Rosa Guadalupe County. Life in a small village provides experiences and the understanding of our culture that can not be gained in a city. Father Paul Baca was a frequent guest for dinner, probably because Mom had become an excellent cook. She took classes from Fabiola Cabeza de Baca Gilbert the County Extension Agent who wrote Historic Cookery and We Feed them Cactus. . Mom put on quite a spread from empanaditas, a Christmas traditional food, and panocha for Easter, and wonderful cinnamon rolls, carne adovada, and lamb chops. Dad made wonderful chicharones during the matanza and they were considered some of the best. And who can forget the wonderful beans that he would bury in the ground to cook over the coals all night. We joined in Las Posadas and when the missionary nuns were in town and we got beautiful Mass cards for answering quizzes right. Dad never lost

his love for being a cattle rancher so we made trips from Farmington to the ranch which was like stepping back in time for branding. Moving to Farmington was an awakening and for the first time realizing racism. As a child I wondered why our ancestors had not done anything to be recorded in the history text books. Could they actually be lazy Mexicans that we heard others say they were? The text books, I had, did not explore the Golden Age of Spain. The attitude others had about the Spanish left me wondering what had the Spanish done that was so bad to be so hated. I ran for Girls State but it was up to the teachers to select those who could attend and I was not picked. (It is funny because I am the only one that went into Government service.) I was told by a teacher that I lost because of the anti-Spanish prejudices. These types of things leave emotional scars but build strength to rise above the ignorance. I decided that I would have to find out who my ancestors were and, where did they all come. So the journey begins. Anton Chico was once a busy village on the Pecos River which began in 1822. It was known as a fertile valley for grazing and was known by sheepherders from San Miguel del Bado, and Pena Blanca and was a trade route for Comancheros and Ciboleros. The traders stopped here to water their horses and rest. The Jicarilla Apaches did not 8

Anton Chico, New Mexico My Journey continued welcome the shepherds or traders which made establishing a settlement hard, yet the people had hope and faith. In 1822 Mexico gained its independence from Spain but the hearts of the people never changed even though the government did. As a soldier Don Salvador Tapia had the right to petition for a grant under Spanish rule which also continued under Mexican rule. Anton Chico was the seat of the one million acre Anton Chico Land Grant and a hangout for many cattlemen, sheepherders and freighters. Dn. Salvadores petition was joined with sixteen other family on January 24,1822. The families are as follows: Francisco Baca, Salvador Tapia Jr., Rafael Duran, Juan Sebastian Duran, Diega Antonio Tapia, Bernardo Ulibarri, Felipe Valencia, Luis Gonzolez, José Duran, Juan Cristobal Garcia, Tomas Martin, Juan José Martin, Miguel Martin, José Medina, Zenon Estrada, Lorenzo Tapia, Mariano Aragon. There was a question as to the legality of this petition and was challenged by Manuel Baca, and thirty sixty others but the Jicarillas felt they had first claim and did not care about the battles for possessions they drove off the original sixteen settlers. The thirty six petitioners tried again that same year. Some of those settlers were: Britero Sandoval, Vicente Seguro, Miguel Jaramillo, Pablo Ortiz, Ignacio Aragon, Santiago Aragon, Julian Garcia, Miguelito Duran, José de J. Duran, José Antonio, Francisco Sandoval, Gertrudis Maestas, the land was to be held as common land. Normal requirements for settling an area was that they should have protection by fire arms and arrows and that they had to pass muster and that communal labor would build ditches and other necessary work for the common good. The village was named El Advocacion de Nuestro Senor y Sangre de Christo and is located near the Pecos River. In 1846 the United States began its occupation of New Mexico, and in 1848 the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo established New Mexico as part of the United States but Surveyor General, Henry Atkinson attempted to change the status of the Anton Chico grant to a private grant in order to deed it to the New Mexico Land Livestock Co., of which he was president. Notice was put in the Alburquerque newspaper fortunately the Land Grant members found out and fought the legal maneuver which failed in the courts. The case drug on for nine years with the final decree vindicating the residents who settled in 6 September of 1915. Now that Catron was a senator he would not let the matter go and appealed. The matter was finally settled out of court by deeding Catron 35,000 acres and the attorney took another 100,000 for his fee. Many other communities were not as fortunate and today are still fighting to regain their ancestral land. This illustrates the level of corruption in the Surveyor General’s office. In the 1870s, Anton Chico was the seat of the one million acre Anton Chico Land Grant. It was also a hangout for many cattlemen, sheepherders and freighters as stated in the website. http://www.nenewmexico.com. According to Michael J. Rock who authored the article Anton Chico and Its Patent in the book Spanish and Mexican Land Grants in New Mexico and Colorado it was a 378,587.50 acre tract of Land located in Guadalupe and San Miguel counties .There were also irrigated fields of 8,000 acres. Villagers traded with several tribes such as the Pecos, Comanches, Kiowas, and Apaches. Trade was a big part of their existence as wagons passing the area often stopped to replenish supplies. Wood cutters made a living selling wood in the surrounding area.

The New Mexico Historical Review sited Diary of the Journey from the Mississippi by Baldwin Mollhausen “ In case of attack from the savages, continually hovering and committing depredations upon the frontiers of New Mexico, these little hamlets serve as forts, the Indians rarely pursing the inhabitants father than their outer wall, as the carry on their warfare entirely on horseback.” In September 17th 1841-42 Col. Cooke’s Texan expedition which was thought to be invading New Mexico were taken prisoners by Captain Damasio Salazar, nephew of Governor Manuel Armijo, and his troops. These captives were marched to Mexico. (Narrative of the Texan Santa Fe Expedition-George. W. Kendall) August 15, 1846 General Stephen W. Kearney made good on the rumored invasion and took New Mexico as part of the United States making the proclamation at the Plaza in Las Vegas, New Mexico that the government changed and the citizens were now Americans. Some felt that their country should be defended and joined forces with the guerilla fighter from Mora, Manuel Cortez , some Jicarillas, Kiowas and Comanches. They challenged Major G. B. Edmondson to battle at Red River canyon June 26, 1847. Later Cortez’s band captured Captain Horine’s horses and drove them into the Gallinas Mountains, which of course set off a search for the horses. After some encounters, several of Edmondson soldiers were killed by Cortez’s men who in turn were then hunted down and hung in the Santa Fe Plaza August 3, 1847. The leader of the New Mexico defense, Manuel Cortez, died in battle. In 1853 when the Confederates were retreating from the battles at Glorieta and Valverde some 9

Anton Chico, New Mexico My Journey stopped in Anton Chico for food and shelter and were accommodated, which won praise of the Confederates who were in need after being refused by Samuel B.Watrous at Barclay Fort. Indian tribes such as the Comanches, Kiowa’s, Jicarillas, Cheyennes, and Navajos still continued to raid the village for their horse herds, sheep, cattle and agriculture products. Sentinels located on the hills would send word of impending attacks and the church bells would relay the warning for to the citizens to gather within its thick walls to resist the attack. One attack took place when a herd of 200 cattle and hay was being taken to Fort Stanton. Anton Chico saw many foreign visitors from surveyors, explorers and soldiers during the Civil War. Prospectors managed to visit the village to get outfitted. Small pox hit the village in 1877; many lost their lives because of the outbreak. The village was said to have had immense grazing areas, which attracted cowboys. Pat Garrett married two women from Anton Chico, the first died in child birth; the second was Apolinaria Gutierrez (daughter of Dolores Gutierrez and Maria Valdez). On 14 January 1880, Barney Mason married Juana Madrid (daughter of Santos Madrid and Anna Maria Gallegos) in a dual wedding with Pat Garrett and Apolonaria Gutierrez.. Mason rode with Billy the Kid till he became a deputy under Garrett.

“Colonias is part of the Anton Chico Land Grant established in 1822. At that point, Colonias de San Jose, unlike most other Spanish settlements of the time, was laid out in a grid rather than around a plaza. Today's village contains 23 of the historic buildings, all on the verge of ruination. Colonias is one of three Anton Chico Land Grant settlements in which 19th century Hispanic frontier traditions endure,” according to http://www.foodmuseum.com/ this site has a nice history timeline.

To my surprise there is a Márquez Elementary School in Anton Chico,Rita was the first wife or my uncle Philippe, and a grand lady liked by all. In the book, Historic New Mexico Churches by Annie Lux and Daniel Nadelbach I was able to find information about San José or Joseph’s church. The Catholic Church was first built in 1857; the pastor at the time was a

Reverend J.B. Fayet. Bishop Jean Baptist Lamy brought the French priest here from France. The church was built in the Gothic style with the two square bell towers with cross topped steeples. The church was constructed of adobe as was the Spanish custom. In 1920 there was a fire at the church. During the reconstruction stained glass windows were

added and my grandfather Marquez donated one. I found a website www.idreamof.com/cemetery/nm.html that deals with information gained from markers at the cemeteries. Anton Chico has two cemeteries. My Grandfather Emanuel Garcia told us that the Cibolleros were the heroes of the village, just as important as sports heroes. They were very skilled

horsemen. He said it was dangerous business and that they would be gone for a month or longer. He remembered seeing the wagons rolling in from the llano to Anton Chico with the dried meat and hides. The village would all go out to greet them. My grandfather Garcia tended sheep on Mt. Taylor as a young boy. We just don’t realize how good we have it and it upsets me when people do not think of their ancestors with pride and try to correct the Black Legend. I know everyone has a great story to tell and if you can add anything to the research I gotten from these great authors please let me know. Recently I ordered El Cerrito NM Eight generations in a Spanish Village which contains information about my great grandfather Lorenzo Márquez, has anyone read it? A website you may find interesting is www.santafescene.com/walking-tour. I found this information about my ancestor. “The Gregorio Crespin house at 132 East De Vargas Street, was owned by Crespin in 1747, who sold it to Bartolome Marques for fifty pesos (tree-ring dates beams in the house to 1720-50). The land was originally part of tract granted by General De Vargas to Juan de Leon Brito, Tlaxcalan Indian who took part in reconquest of 1693.” My journey is a work in progress, who were they and what was their history? Why did they go to Anton Chico? I am looking forward to having the time to find out. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Victorio peak near White Sands is rumored to have a lost gold treasure. 10

Noticias from Pauline Anaya

The New Face of Sponsorship, Alburquerque Center for Nonprofit Excellence

Corporations view their investments in nonprofits through different lenses -- some purely charitable, some cause marketing, and some for publicity. Join a panel discussion to learn: - different types of corporate partnership - how to research a potential partner's funding priorities - how to make an initial contact - how the economy is shifting the dynamics away from sponsorship toward partnership - how having a corporate partner can result in a win/win for both your organization and the corporation The Center for Nonprofit Excellence is a resource center designed to build the capacity of nonprofits. The Center is sponsored by United Way of Central New Mexico's Corporate Cornerstones program - companies who choose to direct their corporate gifts to pay UWCNM’s Administrative costs; and the Albuquerque Community Foundation. The NMHCPL is a private nonprofit 501.3c and attending training is one way to help in understanding how to build capacity. Many of the excellent Centers workshops are free, others are minimally priced, call and ask for a scholarship to attend. As you know we are in need of interested people who could serve as NMHCPL Board Members, if we are to continue as a League. Please consider attending any of the workshops offered, and/or joining the Board of NMHCPL. Phone: 505-247-3671 info@centerfornonprofitexcellence.org

Exhibit: Nao de China - The Manila Trade 1565 - 1816

November 8 - August 31, 2009

Tuesday - Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

History & Literary Arts building Free This exhibit examines some Mexican traditions and traces them to the trade that took place with the Philippines, especially through the port of Manila. Such Mexican icons as la China poblana, majólica pottery, papel chino, etc. are examined and their roots traced to the Manila trade which employed large galleon ships called Naos to transport merchandise and people. For a listing of public lectures for this event

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What Makes a Dad ? God took the strength of a mountain, 1998 Santa Fe Fiestas 1st place award The majesty of a tree, The warmth of a summer sun, The calm of a quiet sea, The generous soul of nature, The comforting arm of night, The wisdom of the ages, The power of the eagle's flight, The joy of a morning in spring, The faith of a mustard seed, The patience of eternity, The depth of a family need, Then God combined these qualities, When there was nothing more to add, He knew His masterpiece was complete, (The strength to educate and show a pride in heritage) And so, He called it ... Dad (Padre) Author Unknown http://www.fathersdaycelebration.com/fathers-day-poems.html#what-makes-a-dad

Let us remember all of the Fathers who sacrificed for us and have influenced our lives! Happy Fathers Day

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