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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

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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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!

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.

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! President Melvyn Montaño

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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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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

hsnminfo@hsnm.org

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.

info@nmheritage.org. 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 carchuleta@secwin.com or 719-337-

3867. 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)

9 NMHCPL Monthly Meeting

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

YOU ARE INVITED TO Join Us Hispanic Cultural

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~ President Ronaldo Miera 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).

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.

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

CAVA the Champagne of Catalania Submitted by: Orae Dominguez

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.

Celler

where

Cava is

Produced

Photo by:

Barcelona.

com

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Preservation League

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Alburquerque, New Mexico 87194

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Mission Statement :

The mission of the New

Mexican Hispanic Culture

Preservation League it to

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.

The shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe was the most important

Marian shrine in the medieval kingdom of Castile. It is revered

in the monastery of Santa María de Guadalupe (Wikipedia)