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.
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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
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
George McJunkin discovered the Folsom Points, which resulted in a sea change of understanding of pre-historic peoples in North America.
George McJunkin
Kearny Code – 1846
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 […]
The Bench and Bar During the Military Occupation of New Mexico 1846-1850
August Dates in New Mexico History
August Dates in New Mexico History