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Jornada del Muerto

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Post date January 28, 2023
Categories In History, Law, Maps, Places, Territory, Travel

Jornada del Muerto’srich cultural and scientific heritage make it a unique and fascinating place, and it is well worth a visit for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Southwest.

December Events and Dates in New Mexico History

Events 2022: December 1-3 (Thurs – Sat) – 41st Annual Red Rock Balloon Rally in Gallup; and the Festival of the Cranes at Bosque del Apache in Socorro. December 3 (Sat) – ABQ Twinkle Light Parade in Nob Hill, Albuquerque; Starlight Parade and St. Nick Night in Corrales; and Winter Letters From the Reservation at […]

November Events and Dates in New Mexico History

Events: November 1, 2022 – Dia de los Muertos Celebration at the Plaza in Old Town, Albuquerque, New Mexico November 4, 2022 – Fred Harvey History Weekend at the New Mexico History Museum the Man of Enchantment’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or […]

October Events and Dates in New Mexico History

Events: 2022 October 1-9 – The 50th Annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta takes place at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 2022 October 1-2 – 50th Annual Harvest Festival at El Rancho de Las Golondrinas 2022 October 1 – 11th Annual New Mexico Brew Festival 2022 October 3 – 100th Annual Eastern New Mexico […]

September Dates in New Mexico History

Post author By themanofenchantment
Post date September 1, 2022
Categories In History, Law, Maps, National Parks Service

2022 September 2 – The 97th Annual burning of Zozobra is held in Santa Fe, New Mexico, at Fort Marcy Park. 2022 September 2 – The 50th Annual Hatch Chile Festival is held in Hatch, New Mexico, marking a half century of celebration of one of the State Vegetables of New Mexico. 2022 September 6 […]

George McJunkin

Post author By themanofenchantment
Post date August 27, 2022
Categories In History, People, Territory

George McJunkin discovered the Folsom Points, which resulted in a sea change of understanding of pre-historic peoples in North America.

George McJunkin

Post author By themanofenchantment
Post date August 27, 2022
Categories In History, People, Territory

Kearny Code – 1846

Post author By themanofenchantment
Post date August 15, 2022
Categories In History, Law, People, Territory

Kearny Code of Laws Letter of General Kearny to the Adjutant General.Headquarters, Army of the West, Santa Fe, New Mexico September 22, 1846. Sir: – I enclose herewith a copy of the laws prepared for the government of the territory of New Mexico, and a list of appointments to civil offices in the territory, both […]