[know.your.why]

Grew up near here. Saw this once as a kid. It creeped me out. Lotta NM traditions creeped me out. The easter time catholic stuff is particularly creepy. People believe that if they "Walk The Santuario" that all their sins are forgiven and its time to party.

Pilgrimage to Chimayo

[Badboo]

New Mexico settlement and traditions are among the oldest, among non-native populations, in North America, predating Jamestown.

Santa Fe was a great place to grow up in the 1950’s/early ‘60s.

As a cub scout I danced around Zozobra, led by Jacques Cartier, the fire dancer. We were right under old man gloom, then moved back just aways as it was lit. History here: https://burnzozobra.com/all-about-zozobra/

I still grow my own heritage pueblo green chilis and roast them to get 15-20 lbs worth for my yearly supply.

My dad was born in Texico, NM and was a native because he was born in the front bedroom. Uncle Bill was a Texan because he was born in the back bedroom.

Along with Louisiana, New Mexico history and culture offers the sharpest contrast to Anglo and other European settlement.

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I remember driving north on I-25 and seeing crowds of people traipsing along the side of the road.