Westward Ho Chuckwagon Dinner

Chuckwagon Dinner

The first ever Chuckwagon Dinner was held on August 18 at El Rancho de las Golondrinas and it was a grand success! Over 200 people, including many Board members, ate their fill of “chuck” from an authentic 1890s chuckwagon! Carl serving up a big plate of “chuck.” Attendees sat at tables adorned with red checkered…

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Volunteering is Fun!

Bill Olver

This month’s volunteer profile features Bill Olver. “I was born in Colorado while my father was working for the U.S. Forest Service. As he went up through the ranks of various federal agencies, I ended up going to many different schools, but was mostly raised in New Mexico and Colorado. While my father was working…

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New Mexico Arts Supports Las Golondrinas

We are thrilled to report that New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs in Santa Fe has funded El Rancho de las Golondrinas with a grant of $5,262. This grant will be used for promotion of the arts in partnership with New Mexico Arts. We are so very grateful to NMA…

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Meet Volunteer Marlene Jackson

Marlene Jackson

“I grew up in Santa Fe and have lived here most of my life. I first came to Las Golondrinas in its early years. The woman who donated the Raton schoolhouse, Dolores Noell, was a friend, so I was here when the schoolhouse was opened and dedicated. This is my 9th year of volunteering at…

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Spanish Market Award Winners

Jason Baca

Spanish Market was held the weekend of July 29 and 30, and it was a huge success with visitors from around the world in attendance! Each year, El Rancho de las Golondrinas sponsors two major awards which are presented during Spanish Market. We are thrilled to report this year’s winners! El Rancho de las Golondrinas…

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Join Us for a Chuckwagon Dinner!

Chuckwagon Dinner

Friday, August 18th at 6:00pm After a long day on the trail, come to El Rancho de las Golondrinas, gather round the fire and eat your fill of “chuck” from an authentic 1890 chuckwagon! TICKET INFORMATION $20.00 for adults/ $18.00 for seniors (age 62+) and teens/$12.00 for children 5 to 11 years of age/FREE for…

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Join Us for a Cultural Tourism Workshop in Ecuador

Oña Ecuador

November 5 to 19, 2017 Reserve your spot today as only four spots remain! Deadline to apply is just days away: August 1, 2017 • • • • • I am happy to announce this opportunity for you to attend a cultural tourism workshop in Oña, Ecuador, a town founded by Esteban Morales Cabrera in…

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Wanted: Josefina Tour Guides

Meet Josefina

Introduce our very own American Girl, Maria Josefina Montoya, to our young visitors! An Hispanic girl of heart and hope growing up in 1824 on her family’s ranch, much like our own Las Golondrinas, Josefina’s story perfectly illustrates life in historic New Mexico. This season there has been a huge interest in our very popular…

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Milling Around

Early New Mexico had Hundreds of Mills

The Albert Gusdorf Flour Mill is shown in Ranchos de Taos about 1900. Photo courtesy Palace of the Governors Photo Archive, New Mexico History Museum, Santa Fe negative number HP.2014.14.1691 “One of the traditional occupations of New Mexico that has disappeared, a victim of technology, is that of the miller. He was once a familiar…

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El Rancho de las Golondrinas Wins 2017 Experts’ Choice Award

El Rancho de las Golondrinas Wins 2017 Experts' Choice Award

El Rancho de las Golondrinas was today announced as a winner of the TripExpert Experts’ Choice Award. The Award recognizes the best attractions around the world based on reviews by journalists and professional travel writers. “Less than 2% of all attractions worldwide receive the award.” With endorsements from reviewers including Frommer’s and Lonely Planet, El…

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