Several years after the publication of this article, I came across an archival document with information about the death of Pedro Gmez Durn around 1607 in New Mexico. The influence of Hispanics in the media. [48] Many of those shot were dealing with mental illness, calling into question officers' preparedness for dealing with such situations. 0000079399 00000 n
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Governor of New Mexico (AGI, Mxico, 27, N.63, exp. Geni requires JavaScript! Growing up at the storied De Vargas Hotel rumored to have included ghosts as well as guests. Taos sculptor first New Mexico Hispanic to be included at the Modern Museum of Art in New York. Memories of La Liendre, Lincoln County, and Canjiln. [41], Revitalizing Downtown has continued to be a topic of discussion. New Mexicos Spanish-language press during the first half of the 20th century. It appears that prior to 1610 a small number of these soldier-settlers may have lived at a military camp located at the site that became the Villa Santa Fe. Plus poetry, genealogy, New Mexico history, folklore, vintage photos, oral histories, and personality profiles. The Rapid Ride express bus service was established in 2004, eventually expanding to three lines. This couple came to New Mexico in 1598 with two grown sons and seven daughters. 0000086621 00000 n
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The Albuquerque plaza evidently was still not finished at the time of the 1712 hearings, but eventually the settlers did lay out a real town. In 1600, Pedro Gmez Durn (b.ca. Rodrguez Bellido, one of Santa Fes founding families. In 1626, Pedro Duran y Chaves declared he was a native of Llerena and gave his age as 60, indicating he was born circa 1576. New 2, no. The colonizing families who came with the Juan de Orate Expedition in 1598 to New Mexico, New Spain deserve the same recognition and fame as the Mayflower Colonists. The census records show that most of the inhabitants were mestizos and that interracial marriages were common. WebThe Childrens Foundation is a unique organization that through its Annual Grant program, financially supports organizations that address the needs of children throughout New Website images courtesy of the Palace of the Governors and La Herencia Photo Archives. Of these, 1213 were densely clustered near present-day Bernalillo and the remainder were spread out to the south. The company's headquarters remained in the city until 1979. /L 271161
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Herbal remedies, patron saints and recipes. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. Webbeginninigs of what is now the state of New Mexico. 1, leg. Pao art: a different type of canvas. A mule-drawn street railway was built to ferry passengers between Old Town and New Town along Railroad Avenue (now Central Avenue). Call Early Settlers of Monterrey: Diego de Montemayor and Juana Porcallo , born circa 1566, Llerena (Nueva Galicia or Spain? Plus genealogy, New Mexico history, folklore, vintage photos, oral histories, and personality profiles. Possession of the town, along with the rest of New Mexico, passed to Mexico in 1821 and then to the United States in 1846. Microsoft, now one of the world's largest software companies, was founded in 1975 when Paul Allen and Bill Gates came to Albuquerque to write software for the Altair. [25] In the 1950s, the city's first suburban black neighborhood was built in the East End Addition, although it never grew very large. , b.ca. By the way the editing box for the NM page includes the special character symbol, by clicking on it you can get the and other special language characters like the . The Lebanese contributions in our state. Padre Jos Antonio Martnez and his contributions to New Mexicos history. /T 270317
Don Pedro de Peralta, Governor of New Mexico.11, 12. The ghost of Santa Fes PERA building. Instead, the city has focused on improving bus service along the corridor. Plus poetry genealogy, New Mexico history, folklore, vintage photos, oral histories, and personality profiles. Although there are no known records that identify the names of his parents, it is logical to assume that in all likelihood Francisco was a son of Blas de Valencia, one of the soldiers who came to New Mexico with Oate in 1598. The town is irregularly laid out and badly built. To the rapid growth of the place I can testify. Isabel, the wife of so-and-so Rodrguez (AGI, Inq., t. 467, f. 350v). The houses are generally grouped about without order, and the best are but indifferent mud buildings, some of the more humble ones being partly in ruins. Origins of New Mexico Families is the culmination of this research. The book itself is divided into two parts: the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Chvez himself admitted in his Introduction that the family histories in the book do not necessarily conform perfectly to these divisions. Durn y Chaves, one of Santa Fes founding families. La Herencias premier issue featuring our nations first Thanksgiving, which was held in April. and Mountain NW), Albuquerque, New Mexico - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, 1905 Magazine Article with historical photos. In 1661, *Francisco de Valencia, declared he was a native of the Villa de Santa Fe and gave his as 54 and as 54 in 1665, indicating he was born circa 1607-1611. 63, 80-82). of New Mexico families Consult the BONMF Status PDF as a t. 583, exp. 0000095297 00000 n
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The settlers were driven out by the Pueblo Revolt in 1680. Turn of the century baseball leagues. Unraveling our Jewish roots through DNA. 1/10/2014 at 12:15 AM. Francisco Cuervo y Valds at Old Town, Albuquerque. Plus genealogy, New Mexico history, folklore, vintage photos, oral histories, and personality profiles. The rest of what is called Albuquerque extends upstream to the north, and all of it is a settlement of ranchos on the meadows of the said river for the distance of a league from the church to the last one upstream. The legacy of los penitentes brought from Spain and still a part of village culture. Truchas, one of New Mexicos remote mountain villages. WebFormed in 1860 from part of Taos County The county seat is Mora Cities and Towns Buena Vista * Chacon * Cleveland * Gascon * Guadalupita * Holman * La Cueva * Ledoux * Levy Mora * North Carmen * Ocate * Ojo Feliz * Rainsville * Wagon Mound * Watrous * Valmora Check your attics! The WPA Collection at the Chvez Library in Santa Fe. WebThe term is used in reference to various groups throughout the entirety of Mexican history, from formerly ruling indigenous families of the pre-Columbian states of present-day Mexico, to noble Mexican families of Spanish (as well as Mestizo) and other European descent, which include conquistadors and their descendants (ennobled by King Philip II in 1573), [33] Almost no pre-1900 buildings were left standing, and some of the city's most notable landmarks were razed, including the famous Alvarado Hotel. As discussions began to occur for preparation of 400. anniversary celebration of the founding of Santa Fe in 2010, Ana and I discussed a series of articles on the founders of the Villa de Santa Fe. Our own WikiTree New Mexico resource page (Awesome (!) [18] The city's largest employer was the American Lumber Company sawmill, which employed over 850 people in 1906. , native of San Gabriel del Yunque, New Mexico. I also bookmarked the other page shared by Herbert Tardy. New Mexico celebrates 400th anniversary. Plus genealogy, New Mexico history, folklore, vintage photos, oral histories, and personality profiles. I'll definitely try to be more conscientious about using language characters correctly when I post. On April 23, 1706, he drafted a formal document declaring that he had founded La Villa de San Francisco Xavier de Alburquerque. 346 , p. 1096, citing AGI, Mxico, 128, Memorial of Fray Francisco de Velasco, April 9, 1609). 6. Albuquerque also experienced its share of social turbulence during the 1960s and 1970s. The ten most popular stories in La Herencia 19941999. Recollections of mining towns in New Mexico. 1598,' and lasting well nigh a century (until 1680), was a - JSTOR Santa Cruz E Mary & Company deserve the credit for a great NM page, and I deserve the credit for misspelling Oate. [6] In 1630 the Tiwa province was reported as having a population of 7,000 living in 1516 pueblos. Information about your use of this site is shared with Google. A good amount of this material was posted online between April 1998 5. Nichos: a haven for santos. [14]:21 An account of the town was given by U.S. Attorney William W.H. For those who are interested, below are links to PDF copies of the ten articles in the Founders of the Villa de Santa Fe series. His second wife was Mara de la Vega Mrquez, age 35 in 1631. Santa Fes early residents: Archuleta, Mrquez, Anaya, Alamzn, Lucero de Godoy, and Chamiso. New Mexicos colonial governors 16771683. Plus poetry, genealogy, New Mexico history, folklore, vintage photos, oral histories, and personality profiles. His first wife was a daughter of Alonso Martn Barba and they were married by February 1615 (AGN, Inq., t. 316, f. 172v). Plus poetry, genealogy, New Mexico history, folklore, vintage photos, oral histories, and personality profiles. Welcome to the Photo Gallery of HGRC Members and Their Ancestors Members of the HGRC are invited to submit small collections (up to 10) historical photos that will be added to our gallery. Later that year, the U.S. Department of Justice completed a 16-month investigation, concluding that APD had demonstrated a "pattern or practice of use of excessive force". Comments are welcome and appreciated (see comment box below). Good strategy, Cheryl. To date, only nine couples and one Franciscan priest have been confirmed by primary documentation as founders of the Villa de Santa Fe, in addition to Governor Peralta. After making some design compromises, the city managed to complete the Paseo del Norte Bridge in 1987, while the even more controversial Montao Bridge was not finished until 1997. Some of the earlier changes have been undone, including restoring the original traffic flow on a number of streets. Olgun, one of Santa Fes founding families. The Archaeological Record of Southern New Mexico Plus genealogy, New Mexico history, folklore, vintage photos, oral histories, and personality profiles. 1604-1605 (AGN, Inq., t. 586, f. 49, and AGN, Inq. Red or green chile, pick your pleasure. A public school system also started in 1891, and primary schools were built in each of the city's four wards. Albuquerques Italian immigrants and their contributions to the city. Club Real, a Santa Fe fiesta organization. Domingo4 Martn Serrano, born circa 1649-1658 in the Villa de Santa Fe, New Mexico; buried February 27, 1735, Santa Cruz, New Mexico.10 8 iv. Semana Santa en Sevilla, Spains tribute during Holy Week. Information Regarding New Mexico Research/Profiles 1846-1850, New Resource: Trujillo Family & Connections Genealogy In New Mexico 1690's-1900's, New Blog Post: Update on Fairmont Cemetery, Raton, New Mexico, https://www.wikitree.com/index.php?title=Space:New_Mexico_Resource_Page. The Albuquerque area was settled by the Tiwa people beginning around 1250. By the 1500s, there were around 20 Tiwa pueblos along a 60-mile (97 km) stretch of the middle Rio Grande valley. [22] Planning for an urban freeway system began shortly after passage of the Federal Aid Highway Act, and construction on the northsouth Pan-American Freeway and the eastwest Coronado Freeway began in the late 1950s. Founding Families El Kookooee and La Muerte instill fear in many. 339 15 Andres Garcia and Clara Maria Farias Pg. The origins of the Baca surname. New Mexicos Hispanic professors and our states youth are highlighted during Hispanic Heritage month. [20], By 1920, Albuquerque had a population of 15,157, and housing subdivisions had begun to extend eastward along Central Avenue. 206 13 Jose Manuel Angel Hinojosa and Maria Juana Sanchez Pg. [21] Another transportation-related development to come to Albuquerque in the 1920s was air travel, with the first airport beginning scheduled service in 1928. Descendants of Hernn Martin Serrano in 17th-century and Early 18th-century New Mexico: The First Five Generations. 4, f.2r). A small party led by Hernando de Alvarado reached the central Rio Grande valley in September 1540, followed later by Coronado himself. Since the 1940s, the city has seen major urban sprawl with a focus on decentralized, auto-oriented development. and personality profiles. [11]:4563 Despite these findings, the villa's charter was never revoked. The legend of the infamous lawman Elfego Baca. Plus genealogy, New Mexico history, folklore, vintage photos, oral histories and personality profiles. Reyes Lopez Tijerina. Thank you Steve for letting us know about Mary and all of the work she put into this project. Albuquerque was incorporated as a town in 1885, and Henry N. Jaffa was elected as the first mayor. Herbal remedies, patron saints, recipes, and Sephardic traditions of New Mexico. Pedro de Peralta, founding governor of Santa Fe. Under the influence of Clyde Tingley, who took office as Governor of New Mexico in 1935, some of the projects included new fairgrounds for the New Mexico State Fair, a new Albuquerque Municipal Airport, three grade-separated railroad crossings, and a variety of schools, community centers, and other public buildings. Las Rosas de Castilla, a welcome sign of spring. New Mexico 36 0 obj
WebLos Luceros: The Family Behind the Name Follow the history of the Lucero family from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most influential families in New Mexico. A notable success of this effort was the redevelopment of the abandoned Old Albuquerque High School in the early 2000s. Plus genealogy, New Mexico history, folklore, vintage photos, oral histories, and personality profiles. [3], European exploration of New Mexico began with the expedition of Francisco Vzquez de Coronado in 154041. Herbal remedies, patron saints and recipes. There are also little orchards with vinestocks and small apricot, peach, apple, and pear trees. The Spanish demanded tribute from each Pueblo household in the form of corn and blankets or hides, often seizing the goods by force,[9] and Native laborers were conscripted into all manner of projects, often on an extralegal, unpaid basis. New Mexicos Italian Americans Dr. Denis Ismael Otero PRO. Delicious melons and watermelons are grown. On 23 April 1706 Francisco Cuervo y Valds wrote to the king of Spain and to the viceroy of New Spain he had founded a new villa in New Mexico. Tributes to an agrarian way of life. Recollections from the villages of Bueyeros, La Luz, and Ocate. Herbal remedies, patron saints, recipes, and Sephardic traditions of New Mexico. Along with a focus on denser development, the city has tried to improve mass transit options, particularly along the busy Central Avenue corridor. New Mexicos cultural awakenings through language, music, food, and religion. Capitn Juan Rodrguez Bellido, born circa 1556, Gibralen, Andaluca, Spain, who married Catalina, a Tewa Indian.8, 9. >>
Plus genealogy, New Mexico history, folklore, vintage photos, oral histories, and personality profiles. Founders of the Villa de Santa Fe 1 Overview.pdf, Founders of the Villa de Santa Fe 2 Martin Serrano.pdf, Founders of the Villa de Santa Fe 3 Madrid.pdf, Founders of the Villa de Santa Fe 4 Olgun.pdf, Founders of the Villa de Santa Fe 5 Griego.pdf, Founders of the Villa de Santa Fe 6 Gomez.pdf, Founders of the Villa de Santa Fe 7 Varela.pdf, Founders of the Villa de Santa Fe 8 Rodriguez Bellido.pdf, , Fray Anglico Chvez identified Pedro Gmez Durn and Pedro Durn y Chaves as one and the same person. New Mexico - Hispanic Origins in the United States: A Guide to The Franciscan order leaves Santa Fe after a 400-year presence. As a matter of fact, Diego de Montemayor is credited as being the founder of Monterrey. Americas Route 66 and its impact in New Mexico. El Da de los Muertos, a Mexican tradition honored in New Mexico. Family treasures awaken memories. The legend of Doa Mara Gertudes Barcel, a.k.a. I will check out that site. ), and his wife, doa Isabel de Bohrquez, born circa 1586, Mexico City.1, 2. The range of occupations listed shows that most of the residents were involved in farming or sheep-herding, with few specialized trades. The first colonists in New Mexico celebrate Christmas, and today, their traditions continue. Built by local developer Dale Bellamah starting in 1954, the neighborhood epitomized 1950s suburban living so well that one of its houses was replicated in a Smithsonian exhibit in 1994. _ 7 /% k- T
9. Much of this growth has occurred on the West Side, creating traffic problems and demand for more river crossings. Over the next several decades, the road brought a steady stream of travelers through town, and dozens of motels, diners, and gas stations were built to accommodate them. Again, New Mxico's Hispano ancestors stayed to face the challenge of living in a difficult, yet beautiful, land in Nueva Mxico. While change was slow to come to the remote province of New Mexico, one major effect was the opening of the region for the first time to American trade. 1598 Founding Families, New Mexico - WikiTree G2G The town of Santa Brbara, founded in 1563 in the Valle de San Bartolom, in southern Chihuahua, Mexico, was the starting place for many later explorations into the uncharted north. Padre fray Cristbal de Quirs, Franciscan priest.10, 11. New Mexicos colonial governors 16651677. The city served as a stand-in for the British for Warsaw, Poland which is the same distance from London, England as Albuquerque is from Terrell.[31]. The Albuquerque Police Department became a focus of headlines in the early 2010s due to the rate of shootings by police officers, with 27 people killed and 15 others wounded between 2010 and 2014. This has been blamed in part for the city's rising crime rate and was a major issue in the 2017 mayoral election.[50][51]. His second wife was Mara de la Vega Mrquez, age 35 in 1631 (AGN, Inq., t. 356, f. 268). (AGN, Inq., t. 356, f. 268). Spanish street names in New Mexico. 0000085665 00000 n
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of the Villa de Santa Fe. Writing in April 1609, fray Francisco de Velasco recommended to the royal officials that the status of villa be conferred upon the Villa de San Gabriel, indicating that this settlement was not recognized as a formal municipality (George P. Hammond and Agapito Rey. From 1940 to 1950 the population nearly tripled, to 96,815, and then doubled again to 201,189 by 1960. Herbal remedies, patron saints, recipes, and Sephardic traditions of New Mexico. It is unclear if Francisco and his first wife were married by the time Santa Fe was founded. La Llorona visits a mining camp and the Devil comes to a community dance. WHATS IN A NAME? Origins of New Mexico Families, Part 1 Plus poetry, genealogy, New Mexico history, folklore, vintage photos, oral histories, and personality profiles. Meanwhile, real estate speculators in Albuquerque hoped to profit from the railroad's arrival. Many of the oldest families of New Mexico, in exile at El Paso and many important studies by Fralnce V. Scholes in the New Mexico Historical Re-view, espeeially "Civil Governmiient and Society in New Mexico in the Seven-teenth Century," loc. El Camino Real, New Mexicos lifeline for centuries. The fathers of both of these men were soldiers apparently stationed at a military camp at what would become the future site of the Villa de Santa Fe when their sons were born. Albuquerque soon resembled a typical small American city, and was incorporated in 1891. >>
The tombstone carvers have vanished but their creations endure. WebThis project identifies members of the founding families of Albuquerque, New Mexico, in 1706. * BIRTH: 1677, Sandia District, New Mexico * DEATH: 7 DEC 1735, Albuquerque, New Mexico * EVENT: Military: 7 FEB 1706, Albuquerque, New Mexico [5029] * EVENT: Military: BET 1713 AND 1716, Albuquerque, Maria Varela was born circa 1675, enumerated in the 1750 census of Albuquerque, she was listed in household no. Fashions of Juan Diego and Our Lady of Guadalupe. Through family history, traditions, familitreedna.com, geni.com and other sources I have come to the knowledge that I am Jewish although we were brought-up as Catholic-Hispanics. , age 40 in 1626 (Archivo General de la Nacion, Inquisicin, t. 356, f. 268r). The Carmelites come to Santa Fe in 1945. There are now thirty-five families located there, comprising 252 persons, adults and children. Plus poetry, genealogy, New Mexico history, folklore, vintage photos, oral histories, and personality profiles. New Mexico decendants of Sephardic Jews trailer
By 1916, the streetcar system had 7 miles (11km) of track with multiple lines connecting Old Town, the railroad depot, Barelas, the sawmill, the Highland Addition, and the university.
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