Posts by Victor Macias
Object of the Month
The object pictured here is an aparejo. Aparejos are pack pad saddles that go over the backs of donkeys and mules to form the base of the packing system, and protect the animal from injury. This particular aparejo is from the mid to late 1800s; it even still has the grass inside of it that was used as cushioning!…
Read MoreVolunteering is Fun!
This month’s “Volunteering is Fun” article comes from Dee Anaya. “My name is Dee Anaya. I am mother to Pierce (6) and Stellabelle (1). My family and I have been going to Las Golondrinas for 8 years. It is one of our sacred spots, where we walk, talk and spend quality time together. We began…
Read MoreVolunteer Training to Begin
Dear Amigo! It’s almost spring! The robins are out and about already and there is a hint of warmer weather in the air! If you want to volunteer at El Rancho de las Golondrinas, we are about to begin our training sessions. Volunteer Training sessions will be held on March 11, 18 and April 1…
Read MoreGolondrinas Covered in Mississauga News
Sensational Santa Fe: “The City Different” “It’s the most wonderful place you can imagine. It’s so beautiful there. It’s ridiculous.” —Georgia O’Keeffe, 1945, New York World Telegram, referring to New Mexico Mississauga News by Laurie Wallace-Lynch After recently visiting Santa Fe, New Mexico, I can easily understand why renowned American artist Georgia O’Keeffe fell madly…
Read MoreGolondrinas Mentioned in Travel Channel Story
New Mexico: From Pueblos to Bat Dwellings Need some road trip recommendations? Taos and Santa Fe have always been top tourist destinations in New Mexico and, with the success of the TV series “Breaking Bad,” Albuquerque also enjoys a steady influx of visitors. But beyond the natural beauty and stunning desert surroundings of these popular…
Read MoreLas Golondrinas sponsored lecture featured in the Santa Fe New Mexican
The Santa Fe New Mexican featured an article about the upcoming lecture “The Santa Fe Japanese Internment Camp in the Shadow of Los Alamos, 1942–1946”. Given by author and historian Nancy Bartlit at the St. Francis Auditorium at the New Mexico Museum of Art, the public is invited. The lecture starts at 6 p.m. Tuesday,…
Read MoreLecture by Nancy Bartlit to focus on “The Santa Fe Japanese Internment Camp in the shadow of Los Alamos 1942-1946”
El Rancho de las Golondrinas is pleased to announce our second Winter Lecture will be held on February 28 in the St. Francis Auditorium at the New Mexico Museum of Art and will feature Nancy Bartlit speaking on “The Santa Fe Japanese Internment Camp in the Shadow of Los Alamos 1942–1946.” This free…
Read MoreJulia Gomez and Annette Gutierrez-Turk featured in “Pasatiempo”
We already know these talented artists are stars, but now the readers of “Pasatiempo” know as well; thanks to a recent article about how long-time Las Golondrinas volunteer and weaver, Julia Gomez, leads a colcha group at the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art where she teaches colcha to new students and mentors more advanced artists.…
Read MoreLaura Gonzales-Meredith named Education and Volunteer Manager
El Rancho de las Golondrinas is pleased to announce that our own Laura Gonzales-Meredith has accepted the position of Education and Volunteer Manager. As the Education and Volunteer Manager, Laura will be responsible for the Museum’s volunteer program consisting of hundreds of dedicated individuals, interpreter training, volunteer recruitment, planning our core mission-driven festivals and further…
Read MoreEl Rancho de las Golondrinas has been featured in “25 Best Things to Do in New Mexico”
VacationIdea, a Dream Vacation Magazine, named “Best of the Web by Forbes” for 9 years has featured El Rancho de las Golondrinas in “25 Best Things to Do in New Mexico”. VacationIdea mentions Golondrinas as a unique living history museum, located on the Camino Real, the Royal Road from Mexico City to Santa Fe, as…
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