The Los Lunas Anti-aircraft gun
The anti-aircraft gun displayed in Los Lunas saw action during World War II, and was one of 11 donated to various municipalities in New Mexico by the New Mexico National Guard in 1959.
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Tag: La Historia del Rio Abajo
A BELEN BOY’S EXPERIENCE AT THE New Mexico Boys School in Springer
Even when Steven got in trouble and his mother told John that the boy needed a whipping, John would take Steven into a room, “whip” him with a handkerchief and tell the boy to “yell” as if he was in real pain.
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Proposing Marriage: A Lost Tradition in New Mexico
la historia del Rio Abajo Submitted photo Interior of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church,...
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The Huning House: A Los Lunas Treasure (Part II)
The Huning Brothers The Huning Mercantile in the early 1900s When we left the Hunings last week,...
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Far More than Blind: Sam Chavez’s Life, 1904-1981
Submitted Photo Sam Chavez, with his guide dog, Canya, using the New Mexico state library’s...
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Cattle and horses and dogs, oh my! — veterinary care in Valencia County
Part I The 2020 census showed about 77,000 people living in Valencia County. Within the...
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The Free State of Socorro, 1953: Amusing Publicity Stunt or Serious Attempt at Secession?
It all began in early 1953 with a simple traffic ticket issued on the dusty streets of Socorro,...
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The Memory of their Magic: Dance Halls of the Rio Abajo
Music and dancing have been vital parts of Hispanic culture since Spanish colonial times in New...
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Wearing Masks: Lessons from the Spanish Flu Epidemic of 1918
With the exception of when we celebrate Halloween, rob banks or attend costume parties, most...
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La Historia del Rio Abajo: Wearing Masks: Lessons from the Spanish Flu Epidemic of 1918
With the exception of when we celebrate Halloween, rob banks or attend costume parties, most...
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How to be a Coach’s Spouse: Sue Henington’s Manual for Beginners
Rex Henington and Sue Sharp were high school sweethearts. They dated from the time Rex was a...
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