What We're Reading: New Mexico Fiestas
THE LONGEST-RUNNING FESTIVAL in the United States takes over the Santa Fe Plaza September 2–10. In New Mexico Fiestas: A History of Music, Dance & Fandango (The History Press), historian Ray John de…
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Tag: Celebrations
Solo the Yak Brings Christmas Joy
I F THE MADRID CHRISTMAS PARADE HAD A PRINCESS , Maizie Blue would bear the off-kilter crown. The Española 13-year-old has been riding Solo the Yak, adorned with a bright red nose and led by Santa…
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How To Dias De Los Muertos
Above: The Muertos y Marigolds Parade in Albuquerque. Photograph by Gabriella Campos. Since migrating from Mexico, Día de los Muertos has spread across the Southwest. Traditionally a post-Halloween…
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Time after Time
WHAT IF EVERY YEAR, you could count on spending an entire weekend in joyous celebration of your dearly departed? Día de los Muertos observances provide just such occasions of festive remembrance…
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