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NEW MEXICAN HISPANIC CULTURE PRESERVATION
LEAGUE
LA VERDAD CON ORGULLO
.CASTANO DE SOSA: GASPAR Castano de Sosa
Colony on the Move, a book by Albert H. Schroeder
and Dan S. Matson, published in 1965 by the School
of American Research. It is written using Castano de
Sosa's Journal: 1590-1591.
Gaspar Castaño de Sosa (?-?) was born in Portugal,
probably around the middle of the sixteenth century. By
the late 1580s, he was a longtime associate of Luis de
Carvajal y de la Cueva on the northeastern frontier of
New Spain. Carvajal named Castaño as alcalde mayor
of Villa San Luis (later Monterrey), and with the arrest
of Carvajal on orders of the Holy Office of the
Inquisition, Don Gaspar assumed leadership at Villa de
Almadén (now Monclova). On July 27, 1590, Castaño,
who had become disillusioned with the unproductive
mines of Almadén, packed up most of the colony and
set out on an arduous march to northern New Mexico.
Under the guidance of a young Indian named Miguel,
the expedition comprised 170 persons, as well as
heavily laden carts, yokes of oxen, tools, and
provisions. Castaño marched north to the Rio Grande,
and thence along the course of the Pecos River to Pecos
Pueblo. He later established his headquarters at Santo
Domingo, north of the site of present-day Albuquerque.
Meanwhile, Carvajal, as a suspected Jewish apostate,
had been brought to trial in New Spain. The case
disclosed many Judaists in Carvajal's extended family,
and it also cast suspicion on the orthodoxy of his
colonists at Almadén- especially Castaño, who become
the victim of guilt by association. Upon discovering
that Castaño was not present at Almadén, Capt. Juan
Morlete, a viceregal agent, received authorization to
pursue him into New Mexico with a force of twenty
men. Charged with leading an unauthorized entrada
into New Mexico, Castaño was returned in chains to
New Spain. There he was tried, convicted, and exiled to
the Philippines. His sentence was appealed to the
Council of the Indies, where it was eventually reversed,
but the reversal benefited only the man's reputation.
The unfortunate Castaño had already been slain aboard
a ship in the South China Sea-the victim of a slave
insurrection.
“God could not be everywhere and
therefore He made mothers.”
-Jewish Proverb
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The American Latino Museum:
U. S. Senator’s Menendez and Reid state that they are
“working hard” to get the Smithsonian American
Latino Museum Act passed . As the 2012 Design
Contest goes forth and the Deadline is Extended to
May 15th 2012 and is thefirst Campaign Design
Contest to ensure the Museum is a reflection of our
community . This campaign is to create the first
design for the national American Latino Museum in
activities and events planned throughout the year. The
winning artist will be provided with transportation and
hotel accommodations to attend the event.
The design will be seen by hundreds of thousands of
people nationwide go to the website:
http://myamericanlatinomuseum.org
UNM Seeks to Attract top 10 Students.
( Albuquerque Journal April 17 2012)
UNM proposes to attract top students by establishing
an Honors College.
The following letter to the editor by noted Author
Professor Rudolfo Anaya responds appropriately!
...I propose that UNM establish a Southwest Studies
College
The honors program at UNM has greatly benefited the
university, but the university will never be recognized
in the region as an “honors center.” We could become
a center for Southwest studies from California to
Texas, from Wyoming to northern Mexico/ Provost
Abdallah (advocate of the Honors College) goes on to
say the honors college would attract the top 10 percent
of high school graduates. What des he do with the 90
percent?
We need to educate all UNM students in the
humanities of the Southwest. An education in all
facets of Southwest studies would enrich our students
and UNM’s graduation rate. Students who know their
history and their role in the region can then play
important roles in the world. Students grounded in the
humanities can pursue any professional career they
desire.
Come on UNM, let’s be a center for this big region we
love. Yes, recruit bright students but don’t forget the
90 percent.
RUDOLFO ANAYA
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President Melvyn Montano’s Message
Happy Mother’s Day!!!
Board members were busy preparing for
the NMHCPL’s 14th Annual Thanksgiving
Celebration Banquet. Our highly qualified
and deserving awardees, Adelantado,
Joseph P. Sanchez, PhD. Historian has been an
inspiration over the years to those who know
his outstanding work Doña Eufemia,
Henrietta Martinez Christmas, Historian and
Genealogist, has an outstanding body of work
she continues to uncover, and contribute.
The “Millie Santillanes” Education Award given to New Mexico LPD
Press Publishers Barbe Awalt and Paul Rhetts who stated in 1984 and have
published about five dozen books on Hispanic art and culture. They have
published many of New Mexico’s leading Hispanic authors. Caballero
Awardee Dón Vidal Santillanes, for his life long contributions at
preserving our cultural heritage, founder of ABQ Founders Day, Inc and
this NMHCPL and his tireless hours of volunteerism and work.
Finally, the outstanding Keynote speaker Baker H. Morrow, provided
information on Cabeza de Vaca’s mesmerizing life after his North
American Ordeal, and on his South American Expedition of 1540-1545.
These April celebrations on April 21 include the Albuquerque’s Founders
Day Celebration in Old Town, and our Annual Banquet in the evening.
Many of our members are descendents of those brave founders, who
established and settled towns up and down the Rio Grande corridor. We
appreciate our members who continue to volunteer support and celebrate
these important events!
Thanks to the hard working Board members of the banquet committee to
include, Ricardo Quintana, Orae Dominguez, Pauline Anaya, as well as
volunteers helping at the Banquet, Judy and Gertrude Gutierrez, Maria
Anaya, Margarita Garcia and Patricia Rael. Thanks for donations to this
effort and to those who bid at the silent auction.
There are several issues needing attention. Soon, the Board will again
plan a membership meeting, in hopes that members will be able to attend
and perhaps also recruit new members. We realize with the turn in the
economy and other issues impact our work.
NMHCPL BOARD
President
Melvyn Montano
797-2015
First Vice President
S. Pauline Anaya
242-6582
Second Vice President
Samuel Dominguez
Secretary
Ruben M. Salaz
Treasurer
Ricardo Quintana
Sergeant at Arms
Daniel Antonio Herrera
President Emeritus
Conchita Lucero
Board Members
Orae Dominguez
Samuel Delgado
Patricia Rael
Honorary Board
Socorro Aragon
Eva Torres Aschenbrener
Pauline Chávez Bent
Sheldon Hall, Honorary Council to
Spain
Adele Baca Hundley
Jeff Romero Attorney at Law
Ed Romero, Past Ambassador to
Spain
Corina Santistevan
Website
Orae Dominguez
Newsletter staff
Editor S. Pauline Anaya
Prayer Requests
Our Troops, our youth and answers to
our personal petitions. NMHCPL
Members and all most in need of
healing
Celebre Dia de los Madres
JOIN US in our mission!
It is our hope that in the next month we can determine a time, place and
date for the next Annual Membership Meeting, and that issues of concern
will be brought up for placement on the Agenda for that meeting.
Best Wishes Always!
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Whenever Benito was arrested, exiled, and nearly
assassinated for fighting for justice, Margarita and the
children fled from friendly hacienda to hacienda to
survive. She even ran a store to support her family and
earn money to send her husband in exile. She always
helped and protected the poor and suffering. She
formed a women’s group that organized theater shows
to raise money for the wounded and families who lost
loved ones in the fight for the liberal cause.
Image from Oaxaca-mio.com
MRS. BENITO JUAREZ –
MEXICO’S GALLANT FIRST LADY
Margarita Maza, of Spanish descent, was born in
Oaxaca in 1826, the daughter of Antonio Maza and
Petra Parada. In 1843 she married Benito Juárez - a
Zapotec Indian, who became the President of Mexico.
Orphaned at three, Benito became a shepherd boy and
did not speak Spanish. At twelve, the Mazas hired
him to work for them and provided him an education.
Benito and Margarita became friends and later
married. Although tutored by Spanish monks for the
priesthood, Benito decided to join an Indian liberal
protest group and got his law degree instead. Starting
in 1831, he served in many elected offices – as city
councilor, state representative, judge, secretary and
advisor to several Mexican presidents, national
representative, Governor of Oaxaca, President of the
Supreme Court (equivalent to Vice President) - and
then becoming the President of Mexico by 1858.
Juárez was a liberal who fought for the rights of the
workers and women and to reform the Mexican
government, laws, church and taxes. He introduced
many new advanced ideas in education, agriculture,
mining and finances. He wanted to keep Mexico
independent and democratic and to write a new
constitution. And always beside him in countless
deadly political and military battles was his beloved
wife, Doña Margarita. They had 10 children - 7 girls
and 3 boys.
In 1864-66, President Juárez and Mexico faced an even
more ominous threat - invasion by the army of France.
The economy of Mexico had been so disrupted by the
political war that she could not pay her foreign debts,
including that to France. After Benito suspended such
payments for two years, France sent an army to Mexico
to collect what was due.
During the French occupation, Benito remained as
President but went to Chihuahua for safety and
Margarita and the children went to live in Washington
DC. While in the U.S., she lobbied for support for
Mexico’s war against France and attended White House
receptions in her honor and that of her husband.
In Washington, D.C., General Grant dedicated a dance
to her, President Johnson provided her a ship to return to
Mexico and the U.S. sent arms and supplies for Benito’s
army. When the French were finally driven out in 1867,
she returned to join her husband, the President, in
Mexico City. When she landed in Veracruz the
Mexican people welcomed her with a great show of
respect and affection.
Margarita is an excellent role model for First Lady showing superhuman love for her husband, endless
courage and devoted service to the people of the nation.
She was the greatest inspiration in Benito’s life. She
died in Mexico City on January 2, 1871. He died a year
later.
As a reminder for all to see and remember, in 1966
Margarita’s name was written in gold letters across the
wall of the House Chamber of the Mexican National
Congress - for this Spanish woman and others like her
had fought as hard to reform and keep Mexico
independent and democratic as anyone.
*Compliments of Elmer Martinez, Dir. - Spanish
History
Publications520 Fern Springs Dr. SW, Albq., NM 87121
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St. Cathrine’s Indian School has been nominated as
one of the most endangered historic sites to the New
Mexico Heritage Preservation Alliance to their most
endangered places list. The MEP program is a statewide
initiative that promotes awareness of threatened cultural
resources, including important historic, architectural,
and archeological sites and significant landscapes and
open spaces.
ALBURQUERQUE’S Founders Day Fiestas !
The 306th Founders Day Fiestas was celebrated in Old
Town, Albuquerque on April 21. George Lopez,
President of ABQ Founders Day, Inc., organized and
provided a nice trailer for Seniors to ride, and family
name banners displayed. Eva Gonzalez provide many
supports and many dressed in the 1700's Era. Thanks to
all those who sacrifice each year to remember our
ancestors and participate and make our presence an
outstanding asset to this celebration! Consider in
April 2013, to come out for an hour to support this.
New Mexico Centennial 1912-2012 website listing of
various events and activities at
www.nmcentennial.org
St Catherine’s Industrial Indian School, Santa Fe, is the
3rd Indian School in New Mexico, one of 25 between
1880-1900. St Catherine’s is the only one remaining in
the State. Mission revival and pueblo revival style
Mural painted by students remains, especially fresco
“Our Lady of Guadalupe of the Americas” by Edward
O’Brien remains in main building.
Intact building represents 110 years of history of school
Katharine Mary
Drexel was born in
Philadelphia
11/16/1858
Her family owned a
considerable banking
fortune, She
established a religious congregation She also financed
more than 60 missions and schools around the U.S., and
founded Xavier University of Louisiana. She was
canonized on October 1, 2000, the 2nd American born
Saint.
NOTE: by S. Pauline Anaya
When in about 1911’s my grandmother, Doña Adeliada
Baca y Castillo de Anaya (Belen NM) became critically
ill, her Nephew, Dón Salamon Baca y Luna (Los
Lunas, NM) was able to arrange for her two oldest
surviving children, (mi papa) Trinidad 8 yr and (mi tio)
Martin 5yr to live and attend boarding school for a short
time at St. Catherine’s. They were called home during
their mothers last days. Both children gratefully
remembered there wonderful experience all their lives!
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2012 New Mexico Historical Society Conference
May 3-5, Santa Fe, NM, Convention Center.
Historical Society of New Mexico
P. O. Box 1912
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504
[email protected]
The New Mexico Heritage Preservation Alliance
2012 Annual Conference is being held in Santa Fe in
conjunction with the Historical Society of New Mexico,
May 3-5, 2012, at the La Posada Hotel. Past NMHCPL
Board Member, and present Member at Large,
Dón Samual Delgado, is the V.P of the Northern Rio
Grande National Heritage Area. The NRGNHA will
hold a session regarding their efforts at 10:45-12:15 in
the Montano Room, La Posada Hotel.
[email protected]. Full Conf registration fees vary or
individual sessions $10.00 ea.
The Genealogical Society of Hispanic America and
corporate sponsor, Cathy J. Archuleta, are pleased to
announce that Angel R. Cervantes will present the first
lecture in a series at the GSHA Annual Meeting &
Conference, June 15-17, 2012, at The Lodge of Santa
Fe, Santa Fe, New Mexico. This year’s theme is “Santa
Fe – Where Trails & Culture Meet”. Conference
registration information is available at: www.gsha.net.
Reservations are required for conference attendees for
this special presentation by Angel Cervantes. Please
RSVP to [email protected] or 719-3373867. Deadline is May 25, 2012.
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MAY - Saint.Days/ (Parish Feasts)
Month of MOTHER MARY & MOTHERS
1 San Jose on the Rio Grande—Albuquerque
San Jose Parish- Albuq.
3 San Felipe-(Apostle)
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10 Dia de San Isidro (Patron of NM farmers)
13 Dia de los Madres
15 San Isidro—San Jose/ -Agua Fria
San Ysidro—Corrales
17 Dia de San Pascual (Patron of NM cooks)
26 Dia de San Felipe Neri (Patron of Alburquerque)
31 The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
31 Memorial Day
JUNE
3 1626 Don Juan de Onate Dies
3-5 San Felipe de Neri Fiestas on the Plaza
CATTLE DRIVE OF THE CENTURY: 100 head of
long horn cattle all branded with a special
“centennial brand” will be driven from Pitchfork
Ranch in Lea County to Eddie County Sheriff’s
County Posse Arena they will be offered to the
highest bidders at an old-fashioned livestock auction,
at the “end of the trail,” on May 12 see
museumshobbsnm.org
YOU ARE INVITED TO Join Us Hispanic Cultural
Champagne was apparently invented by Benedictine
Monks in the Abbey of Saint Hilaire near
Carcassonne in 1531, the method, later French
Benedictine Dom Pierre Pérignon, cellarer of the
monastery of Hauvilliers further developed the
process of bottle fermentation in the 17th century
adding a wire to hold the cork . In 1872 Joseph
Raventós Farjó uncorked the first bottle of wine he
had made by the méthode champenóise, and Spanish
grapes. He was so pleased by the sparkling wine, he
had a large cellar (cava) dug into a hill of his estate in
Sant Sadurni d’Anoia. His son Manuel introduced the
first 864 bottles to the public in 1879.
The grapes that go into Cava are the Xarello for
strength and color, the Macabeo which lends delicacy
and elegance, and Parellada for aroma.
True Cava has a 4 pointed star at the base of the cork.
Cava is Catalonia's very own sparkling wine, made
using the 'Champagne method' and a delicious - and
much cheaper - version of its French cousin.
Cava is extremely popular in Barcelona, and indeed
the rest of Spain, thanks to the numerous vineyards in
the region owned by top wine-makes such as
Codorniu, Torres and Freixenet.
Preservation League, May 11, 6:30 pm monthly meetings, for
info and directions call: 239-4335 JOIN US IN 2012!!
By 2020, the U.S. Department of Education projects
that Latinos will make up more than one out of every six
postsecondary students.
Hispanic Genealogical Research Center of New
Mexico (HGRC of NM~
Monthly meeting on the first
Saturday of the month May 5 will meet in Santa Fe,
Per President Miera the meeting will be held at the NM
Statehood History Conference, at Sweeny Conference
Center (Santa Fe Conference Ctr).
President Ronaldo Miera
HERITAGE DAY Casa San Ysidro (Free)
Admission Sat. May 19, 2012 10 a.m - 4 p.m.
Casa San Ysidro will Celebrate Heritage Day with
973 Old Church Road, Corrales, NM. Music,
performances and artist demonstrations are among the
activities to celebrate this month of the Feast of San
Ysidro, patron saint of farmers.
National Hispanic Cultural Center:
-May 5: Cinco de Mayo Celebration Noche do Oro-Music
-May 6: Music of Spain and Latin America, ABQ
Philharmonic Orchestra.
-May 9: Art, The Legacy of Abad E Lucero (1909-2009)
There are many other presentations listed on their
website,, in the month of May and in upcoming months.
CAVA the Champagne of Catalania
Submitted by: Orae Dominguez
Celler
where
Cava is
Produced
Photo by:
Barcelona.
com
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New Mexican Hispanic Culture
Preservation League
Old Town Station, P. O. Box 7956
Alburquerque, New Mexico 87194
Non Profit 501 (c) (3) organization
Mission Statement :
The mission of the New
The shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe was the most important
Mexican Hispanic Culture
Marian shrine in the medieval kingdom of Castile. It is revered
Preservation League it to
in the monastery of Santa María de Guadalupe (Wikipedia)
Preserve the heritage,
Spanish language and the
history of Hispanic New
Mexico, to promote the
education and
understanding of the
contributions of Hispanics
to the development of New
Mexico and the nation, to
protect the history of the
New Mexican Hispanic
heritage and culture. To
achieve this mission, we will
seek the TRUTH of our
heritage and history, and
re-store the TRUTH and
PRIDE of our New Mexican
Hispanic Culture.
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