‘The New Mexican’s’ 175 Years of Service series
The Santa Fe New Mexican observes its 175th anniversary with a series highlighting some of the major stories and figures that have appeared in the paper's pages through its history. The collection also includes archival photo galleries.
You'll be reading about New Mexico's deep history once a month through 2024, and the newspaper will be producing a magazine chronicling the changes in our city, state, nation — and yes, the news industry.
The frontiersman's role in scorched-earth policies against the Navajo is seen by some as an enduring sign of genocide.
New Mexico's most famous outlaw was the center of a media circus in a Santa Fe jail after his arrest Dec. 28, 1880.
Isleta Pueblo resident Miguel Trujillo successfully sued for the right to cast a ballot in New Mexico in 1948.
Jean-Baptiste Lamy left an indelible mark on the religious and educational paths of the region.
It was a key, if undervalued, battle in the Civil War, and took place only 20 miles from Santa Fe. But a fire at a newspaper office destroyed records of `The New Mexican's' coverage at the moment.
Stories of the key players in Glorieta Pass battle in 1862 may forever be mingled.
We dive into the Palace of the Governors Photo Archives and the files of The New Mexican to share moments of life in the City Different over the past 175 years.
We dive into the Palace of the Governors Photo Archives and the files of "The New Mexican" to share moments of life in the City Different over the past 175 years.
We dive into the Palace of the Governors Photo Archives and the files of "The New Mexican" to share moments of life in the City Different over the past 175 years.
The pilgrimage to El Santuario de Chimayó has been a Holy Week tradition for generations of Northern New Mexicans.
For generations, places of worship — some long forgotten, many still in use — have held a special place in the lives of those in Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico.
Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico have long shared a love of America's pastime.
Long before women's sports became a TV staple, the Santa Fe track and field legend was appearing in "The New Mexican" as an All-American and Olympian.
The future of Santa Fe's midtown campus remains just a vision, but not long ago, the 64-acre space was bustling with College of Santa Fe students.
Part of Route 66 before the historic highway bypassed Santa Fe, Cerrillos Road has been one of the city's main thoroughfares and entry points for decades.
The City Different has seen its share of live bands and legendary performers over the years.
A cruise down memory lane to look back at Northern New Mexico's unending fascination and devotion to the automobile.
After the 13th Amendment and state laws were enacted, The New Mexican reported on slow end to Hispano and Indian debt slavery.
As another school year comes to a close, a look back at some memorable moments on campus at Santa Fe's schools — some long closed, others still thriving.
Since its beginning during World War II, Los Alamos National Laboratory has been an essential part of Northern New Mexico's history — a hub of invention and innovation, and a lightning rod for controversy.
Long before it became a symbol of Santa Fe's status as an art mecca, Canyon Road was at the center of daily life for generations of residents.
The shootout in the Rio Arriba County Courthouse, which wounded two, turned a spotlight on the state's land-grant issues during a turbulent era.
Some version of the state’s seat of government has been at the center of Santa Fe for generations, starting with the Palace of the Governors and ending with the Roundhouse, the only circular state capitol building in the nation.
From local stores around the Plaza to the strip centers and malls that sprang up as Santa Fe expanded through the years, the retail landscape is ever-changing in the City Different.
The Santa Fe River, which has seen many transformations over 175 years, continues to be a driving force of life in the city.
The Santa Fe Opera has been one of the city's jewels since its first performance in 1957.
For generations, Santa Feans have celebrated the birth of our nation in style.
The 1990s-era decision ushered in a new era of power and influence for New Mexico's once-reticent tribes. But the path wasn't easy.
Since 2004, the International Folk Art Market has brought the world to Santa Fe.
Santa Fe's airport has seen its share of growth — and airlines — since its opening in 1941, with the latest terminal expansion nearing completion.
For decades, Spanish art traditions, from the traditional to the contemporary, have been celebrated on and around the Plaza every summer.
