General News
April 12, 1948 – March 6, 2019 Eric was the Operations Manager here at El Rancho de las Golondrinas from 1990–1998. He loved animals and took great pride in caring for the Museum’s sheep, goats, burros, and at that time horses. Eric had a hand in so many projects here on the Museum property that…
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We are happy to announce Jackie Camborde as a new member of our team! Jackie has spent the majority of her career in the arts, mostly in development and marketing. She comes to Golondrinas from the City of Santa Fe Arts Commission, where she served as Arts Services Coordinator, overseeing grants administration, Public Art installation;…
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We now have two new additions to the Golondrinas family. These twins came late March from a ewe we acquired from the South Valley of Albuquerque. The proud Mama is a registered Navajo Churro named Anna, who according to the previous owner always has twins. This year was no different and we are happy they were…
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This month’s volunteer profile features The Salladin Family! Briar: (LEFT) ” I love volunteering at Golondrinas because it has helped me learn about New Mexican and US history as well as many useful skills that are historical and useful in present day. Volunteering lets me dress in cool costumes, get outside in the beautiful landscape,…
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by Amanda Mather Corn, or maize, began it’s domesticated life in South Central Mexico about 10,000 years ago. Some of the earliest known examples of corn in the world come from the Mexican state of Oaxaca and you can go visit the cave from whence it came yourself. It’s called Guilá Naquitz Cave and it’s…
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George Smith could always be counted on to have a smile and a song. During Spanish Colonial Days Mr. Smith could be found with a literal banjo on his knee, at the Wheelwright Shop and the Shepherd’s Cabin. No matter where George was he had an audience. George first became a volunteer in 1997 earning…
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Historian and Las Golondrinas Board member Dr. Tom Chavez has again been honored by Spain for his work. Dr. Chavez was nominated and unanimously accepted into Spain’s Real Academia de la Historia as an “academic correspondent”. This is special because it not only recognizes the contributions of an American historian but also because in 1784, Benjamin Franklin…
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Our dear friend and Director of Development Kathy Carey (Pictured with her husband Richard Sundt) has decided to retire from El Rancho de las Golondrinas. Although she will be greatly missed we are happy for her new chapter in life and wish her all the best. Congratulations!
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Become a Member! Help support our great programs at El Rancho de las Golondrinas by purchasing an Amigos del Museo membership! Amigos can visit FREE any time we are open — including ALL OF OUR EVENTS for an entire year! Step up to the Los Compadres del Museo levels and your membership fee will be…
Read More2019 is here! It’s a new year and the staff at El Rancho de las Golondrinas is preparing for another fabulous season just ahead! As we enter the new year, we are also embarking on a brand new, three year Strategic Plan which will guide us through a variety of goals and objectives. The mission…
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