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Adelina (Nina) Otero Warren–suffragist, educator, politician, entrepreneur, and writer– was born in 1881 in La Constancia, New Mexico, near Los Lunas. By Priscilla Solis Ybarra Adelina (Nina) Otero Warren—suffragist, educator, politician, entrepreneur, and writer– was born in 1881 in La Constancia, New Mexico, near Los Lunas. She was the…
The colonial Spanish government is believed to have issued grants to all of the existing New Mexico Pueblos in the period between 1598 and 1821. Governor Tomas Vélez Cachupín and the Grants to the Pueblos of Zía, Jémez, Santa Ana, and Cochiti By James Dory-Garduño The colonial Spanish government…
By Michael Anne Sullivan Ezequiel Cabeza de Baca was born on 1 November 1864 in Las Vegas, New Mexico, son of Tomas and Estafanita Delgado. He received his education in the parochial schools of Las Vegas and attended the local Jesuit College. Upon graduating, he began teaching in order to contribute…
Adela Martinez, born and raised in New Mexico, struggled to keep her memories and home alive. This is the story of the house that stood still in Albuquerque. By Orlando Lujan Martinez, In memory of Adela Martinez There comes a time in the lives of certain individuals when circumstances…
Throughout her career, Dr. Quintana became a well known and respected professional in the history, cultures, and politics of the Southwest. Although she did not pursue the traditional academic course of anthropology, her work places her among the pioneers of Southwestern studies. Frances Swadesh Quintana passed away peacefully on…
Tijerina was a dedicated defender of his people, someone who, despite the violence of the Courthouse Raid, was a sincere promoter of peace and equality for all. By Lorena Oropeza While seeking letters of recommendation last year, I explained to two senior colleagues in the field of Chicana/o History…
During the early days of trucking in New Mexico, an incident occurred that changed the way trucking operations would be conducted in New Mexico. By James E. Wilmarth During the early days of trucking in New Mexico, an incident occurred that changed the way trucking operations would be conducted…
MORA A census of the Bernalillo community made circa 1803 lists Salvador Mora, age thirty-two (born circa 1771), and his wife Rosa Salazar, age twenty-eight (born circa 1775). This couple was enumerated with six children: Francisco, age fourteen (born circa 1789); Antonio, age twelve (born circa 1791); Juan Diego,…
There is confusion over Juan Lujan, Juan Lujan viejo, Domingo Lujan, and their relationships to each other. This article examines possibilities such as brothers, brothers-in-law, father/son, etc. LUJÁN On 12 August 1662, Juan Luján, el viejo (ONMF: 63), "vecino y alcalde mayor de La Cañada," gave his age as…
CRESPÍN Chávez mentioned that Cristóbal Crespín (ONMF: 167) was recruited along with other families of Zacatecas, and that his mother, or mother-in-law was a woman named Juana de Ancizo (ONMF: 125 & 167). As it turns out, Cristóbal Crespín came to New Mexico in late 1693 with his mother,…
