Posts Tagged ‘Volunteering’
Meet Volunteer Mark Wingert!
“I was born in El Paso, TX. My appreciation for Western history began with my mom. On Sundays, we would leap into the family International Scout to begin a journey visiting ghost towns or bygone landmarks scattered throughout the Southwest. While traveling to our destination, mom would ride shotgun, reading stories of the past about…
Read MoreMeet Volunteer Pedro Martinez!
This month’s volunteer profile features Pedro Martinez. “My name is Pedro V. Martinez, and about three years ago my wife and I went to a festival at El Rancho de las Golondrinas. When we were leaving, I saw that they had some literature on volunteering. I asked at the admissions booth for some, because I…
Read MoreMeet Julia R. Gomez
“I have been volunteering at the Ranch since 2000,” states Julia R. Gomez. “I have learned much about my own history here at Las Golondrinas. My art of colcha embroidery blossomed once I started volunteering here. I was invited to be a part of the “Spinners and Weavers” by Beatrice Sandoval Maestas who was the director of the group at that time.…
Read MoreMeet Bob and Liz Swartwout!
The Swartwouts moved to Santa Fe from near Saratoga Springs, New York, forty years ago when Bob was recruited to serve as the first Executive Director of the New Mexico Public Service Commission. Bob grew up in the very small hamlet of East Branch, New York, in the Catskill Mountains. Liz grew up in the…
Read MoreWestward Ho 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…
Read MoreVolunteering is Fun!
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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This month’s volunteer profile features Rose Mestas Thompson shown here in the Golondrinas Placita. “A native Coloradoan, I attended Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO, majoring in American History and Anthropology. For the past ten years, I’ve been able to spend much of my time in New Mexico. My husband, John and I were fortunate…
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This month’s “Volunteering is Fun” article comes from Bob White. “When my wife, Marguerite, and I retired, we decided to return to Santa Fe after having lived in Belen for 30 years. Las Golondrinas was a natural draw for us because of a common love for New Mexico history and culture, and because of Marguerite’s…
Read More2016 Volunteers of the Year Announced
El Rancho de las Golondrinas is proud to announce that for 2016, there are two Volunteers of the Year. They are Barbara Rudolf and Richard Gonzales. The announcement was made at this year’s invitation only volunteer luncheon, held at the Hilton Hotel in Santa Fe on Saturday, March 4th. Barbara Rudolf and Richard Gonzales, Volunteers…
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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…
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