Pines and Plains Libraries

First published in 1931, this is the complete history of Santa Fe, New Mexico written by Santa Fe native, Ruth Laughlin. Drawing on her extensive research and thorough personal understanding, the author covers all aspects of Spanish-American traditions, customs, and culture. She captures the elusive quality which makes the atmosphere of the city so appealing and writes with fluent ease of the history of the Southwest from the days of the Conquistadores....

Describes the daily life and activities of Mexican Americans in New Mexico during the early 1800s including information about their homes, community, and links to Spain and Mexico.

Presents biographical sketches of New Mexican children from different cultures, races, and classes who represent the strength and diversity of this state's heritage.

Information about the foods, cooking, kitchens, and dining customs of the people who lived in northern New Mexico in 1824 and whose culture combined Spanish, Mexican, and Native American traditions.

Photographs and text capture the sacred rituals of the mestizo peoples of the Upper Rio Grande.

In the twenty-five essays in this collection, Marc Simmons shares his careful re-creation of the everyday activities of Hispanic people of northern New Mexico.

Provides information about life on a ranch in nineteenth century New Mexico and instructions for a variety of related craft projects.