Luminaria: New Mexico Genealogy and History

Jan 14 2025 24 ep. 52 mins 6

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Kat shines a light on New Mexico history and genealogy, discussing her own ancestry adventures, along with primas and primos who love to talk about those who came before us. Having only learned about the rich and complicated Manito culture in 2011, Kat is on a mission to explore more and spread the word about our fascinating history and contributions.

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Founding Families of Huerfano w/Ron Sandoval and Sylvia Brandl

Jan 14 2025 73 mins

Ron and Sylvia are doing a great job highlighting and documenting our ancestors through the Founding Families of Huerfano project. They discuss all things Huerfano, and even help Kat finally figure out where "Piedras Amarillas" was! Places mentioned: Huerfano, Cuchara, Badito, Pueblo, San Luis Valley, Yellowstone (duh) Rocky Mountain PBS did a story on the project here. The Faceboo

Life on the Llano Estacado w/Dr Erlinda Gonzales-Berry

Dec 25 2024 67 mins

Dr. Erlinda Gonzales-Berry shares how she brought her childhood in eastern New Mexico to life, her journey in the early days of Chicano studies, and how she likes to prepare quelites. Her delightful book, Rosebud: Population 7, is full of rich stories and elements of our culture that jump off the page. Names mentioned: Gonzales, Vigil Places mentioned: Roy, Bueyeros, Rosebud, Mosqu

Our Spanish Language w/April Bojorquez and Charlene Garcia Simms

Dec 08 2024 59 mins

This topic was one of my first ideas when dreaming up this podcast - the Spanish language specific to Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado. What makes it unique? More importantly, why don't I and so many of my generation speak it? We delve into these questions and more with author-librarian Charlene Garcia Simms and April Bojorquez, Interim Director of The Aztlán Research Cen

Santa Fe and Native Bound Unbound w/Weston Archuleta

Dec 03 2024 66 mins

This was an unexpected treat! Not only does Weston share about his family's longtime Santa Fe presence, but he also shared details about Native Bound Unbound, a project seeking to document the impact of slavery upon the Indigenous people of the Americas. Names mentioned: Archuleta, Ortega Places mentioned: Santa Fe, Antonito, Mora Follow the progress of Native Bound Unbound here o

Enslavement in Southern Colorado w/Virginia Sanchez

Oct 11 2024 69 mins

Virginia Sanchez returns to talk about migration into Southern Colorado, life for our ancestors in that area, and rare documentation of enslaved people in Hispano communities there. Places mentioned: Huerfano, Cucharas, San Luis Valley You can order the book Nacion Genizara here. For a complete list of Virginia's work, visit her LinkedIn profile. Virginia shared lyrics to a comanc

Out Herding Sheep w/Jose de la Cruz Archuleta

Sep 20 2024 51 mins

J de la Cruz Archuleta shares about his ancestors' migration into Southern Colorado and growing up with Manito traditions. Kat learns she'll probably never be able to grow her own osha. Names mentioned: Archuleta, Vallejos, Vigil, Sandoval, Martinez Places mentioned: Cucharas, Crestones, Badito, Pueblo, Huerfano, SLV Email us at [email protected].

Trinidad w/Millie Duren

Aug 26 2024 36 mins

Trinidad needed its own episode! Millie Duren from the Trinidad History Museum walks us through so much rich history, from the original tribes in the area to Felipe Baca to the POW camp during WWII. Names mentioned: Casimiro Barela, Felipe Baca, Rafael Chacon, Sister Blandina Places mentioned: Trinidad, Segundo, Valdez, Trinchera Make sure to visit the Trinidad History Museum; tou

Sheepherding in Southern CO w/Sandra Dolak

Aug 18 2024 54 mins

Sandra Dolak of the Huajatolla Heritage Foundation shares about several of her passions, including sheepherding traditions in Southern Colorado. You can get a copy of The Woolly West: Colorado's Hidden History of Sheepscapes by Andrew Gulliford here. Follow the Huajatolla Heritage Foundation on Facebook for upcoming arts and cultural events in Huerfano County. You can get a co

The Autobees Legacy w/George Autobee

Aug 11 2024 51 mins

George shares the extraordinary life of his ancestor, Charles Autobees, and his role in key moments of Northern NM and Southern CO history. Names mentioned: Autobees/Ortivis/Otterby, Avila, Olguin, Alires, Romero Places mentioned: Avondale, Pueblo, Salt Creek, Taos, Fort Garland Find The Life and Times of Charles Autobees book at local bookstores. There are several profiles on Ch

Road Trip: Southern Colorado

Aug 02 2024 59 mins

Kat took a solo road trip following the journey of her people into Southern Colorado. Stay tuned for many interviews to come with locals to flesh out the experiences of our adventurous antepasados in this new frontier. Places mentioned: Pueblo, Walsenburg, La Veta, Fort Garland, San Luis, Trinidad You can reach us at [email protected].