Worlds Forever Changed: The Rio Grande Pueblos, First Contact, and the Vázquez de Coronado Expedition (1540-1542) – Matt Schmader

Pecos Trail Cafe 2239 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, New Mexico

The huge exploration led by Francisco Vázquez de Coronado was the first contact between Ancestral Rio Grande Pueblos and outsiders. Its intended goals failed and the expedition spent the whole winter of 1540-1541 camped in village that was taken over from Southern Tiwa residents. Distrust and strife broke out into outright hostilities called the Tiguex […]

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Built in the past, for the future: 40 years of implementing the City of Santa Fe’s archaeological and historic district’s code and ordinance – Paul Duran

Pecos Trail Cafe 2239 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, New Mexico

In 1986, the City of Santa Fe established the archaeological ordinance in support of preserving the past for the future. During that time of inception, public education and preservation were hallmarks for the ordinance. Today, the archaeological ordinance is tied directly to the construction building permit and the development of Santa Fe's above ground and […]

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