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taosnews.com/fiestas • 3 Contents
6 12 18 Fiesta Council Town of Taos ‘Todo’ Taos: President’s Welcome A look at the Welcome Royal Pageant 12 8 Taos County 22 Fiesta Council Welcome The Royal Court Invitation 14 23 8 Taos Pueblo Reina Vigil List of Official Welcome Sponsors 24 14 Princesa Johnson- 9 ICEC Welcome Jaramillo The Fiesta Council 15 26 10 Entertainment Princesa Lucero 2015 Reina’s Schedule Farewell 28 16 Princesa Sandoval 11 Historical Parade 2016 Reina’s Grand Marshal 30 Welcome Tony Reyna Lineage of la Reina Staff Robin Martin, owner | Chris Baker, publisher | Damon Scott, editor Chris Wood, advertising manager | Scott Gerdes, special sections editor Michelle M. Gutierrez, lead editorial designer | Karin Eberhardt, production manager Beth Dobos, digital content manager | Katharine Egli, photographer Teresa Dovalpage, contributing writer On the cover: The 2016 Fiestas de Santiago y Santa Ana Royal Court, photograph by Katharine Egli
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Fiesta Fine Arts &Crafts Market Fine Arts, Crafts and Food Booths
Pre-Fiesta Show Sept. 3 - 5 Solemn Procession 3 - 7 p.m. / Sun., Aug. 27 9:30 a.m. / Sun., Sept. 11 Santa Fe Plaza Palace of the Governors Free Entertainment Concierto de City and State Fiesta Mass Mariachi Matinee Opening of Fiesta Fiesta Melodrama 10 a.m. / Sun., Sept. 11 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. / Wed., Sept. 7 Noon / Fri., Sept. 9 Starting August 25 Cathedral Basilica of Lensic Performing Arts Center Santa Fe Plaza Tickets: 505-988-4262 Saint Francis of Assisi Tickets: 505-988-1234 www.santafeplayhouse.org Entrada de Closing Ceremonies Pregón de la Fiesta Don Diego De Vargas Historical Lecture 5:15 p.m. / Sun., Sept. 11 6 a.m. / Fri., Sept. 9 2 p.m. / Fri., Sept. 9 6:30 p.m. / Wed., Sept. 7 Santa Fe Plaza Rosario Chapel Santa Fe Plaza NM History Museum 499 N Guadalupe St., Tickets: 505-476-5200 Mass of Thanksgiving and Santa Fe, NM 87501 La Merienda Candlelight Procession (Fashion Show) Burning of Zozobra 7 p.m. / Sun., Sept.11 Entertainment on the Plaza 3 p.m. / Sat., Sept. 10 3 p.m. / Fri., Sept. 2 Cathedral Basilica of 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. / Sept. 9 James A. Little Theatre Fort Marcy Park Saint Francis of Assisi 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. / Sept. 10 La Sociedad Folklorica Tickets: 1-855-ZOZOBRA 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. / Sept. 11 505-471-4626 Burning at 9:30 p.m. Santa Fe Plaza
Fiesta Fine Arts and Crafts Market Sept. 3 - 5 Santa Fe Plaza Fine Arts, Crafts and Food Booths booths close at 5 p.m. Monday Mariachi Extravaganza de Santa Fe Gran Baile
7:30 p.m. / Sat., Sept. 3 The Santa Fe Opera
Tickets: 7:30 p.m. / Sat., Sept. 10 1-800-280-4654 505-986-5900 Santa Fe Community Convention Center Mariachi Las Coronelas TICKETS: Fiesta Information Booth on the Plaza or at the Door
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taosnews.com/fiestas • 5 President’s Welcome ‘Connecting the Past with the Present, Creating a Legacy: Conectando el Pasado con el Presente, Creando un Legado.’
hen the 2015 in the past, while Fiestas de embracing the WTaos came to challenges we face a close, I was renewed in keeping those by the outpouring traditions in the of joyful, positive foreground. reinforcement we received from the Las Fiestas de community. The Taos gives us the centuries-old tradition opportunity to of Las Fiestas de take a step back in Taos continues to be time where all that the most celebrated mattered was riding historical event in the Tio Vivo, standing our community as it in line to eat our continues to bridge most anticipated the old with the scrumptious cuisine new. Witnessing the and all the while excitement of the listening to our children waiting in favorite musicians line to ride the Tio as we danced in Vivo is one of the joyful gratitude for most encouraging Charles McLaughlin/Sean Kelly Portraits a life deserving of a visions in keeping Fiestas alive. I imagine my CELEBRATION! grandmother’s joy in realizing Fiestas was This year’s theme, “Connecting the Past with finally here as she patiently awaited her turn the Present, Creating a Legacy: Conectando on the beautifully painted horse she lovingly el Pasado con el Presente, Creando un Legado,” mounted, while giving thanks to God for embodies the spirit of the child within us to making it possible. bridge those recollections of long ago, while We live in a world of advanced technology fostering new memories during this year’s where little by little we are losing the festivities. importance of conversing face to face, playing with the toys we crafted out of thread bobbins, Thank you, once again, our beloved running through the mud puddles on a rainy Taoseños for joining us year after year in day and good old-fashioned family dinners keeping this most worthy and notable tradition talking about the day’s events. Sundays were ALIVE! We are all extended family — let’s reserved for attending church and visiting continue celebrating one another! family and friends, which always included the sharing of a meal. Those visions, although Con Cariño su Hermana en Cristo, distant, embark a desire to remain somewhere Kathleen Branchal
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taosnews.com/fiestas • 7 YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED The Taos Fiesta Council invites you to attend the following 2016 Fiestas de Taos Events
Friday, July 22 Saturday, July 23 Fiesta Mass and Crowning of Gran Baile de las Fiestas Queen and Court Featuring Jerome Grant y Our Lady of Guadalupe Church | 5:30 p.m. Los Amigos Unidos Open to the public, no charge Official Fiesta Opening Ceremonies Taos Plaza | 9-11 p.m. Taos Plaza | 7 p.m. Sunday, July 24 Saturday, July 23 Historical Parade Children’s Parade Paseo del Pueblo Sur | Noon Enos Garcia Elementary School to Taos Plaza | 10 a.m.
2016 Official Fiestas de Taos Sponsors TURQUOISE SPONSORS Amigos de Las Fiestas Taos County Taos Fiesta Council, Inc. Ace Hardware – Dennis Coca Taos County EMS Town of Taos Centinel Bank of Taos Taos County Sheriff’s Coral Sponsors Copy Queen of Taos Department The Taos News DMC Broadcasting Taos Fire Department H & R Block — Gabriel Taos Police Department Antonio Jacquez Thomas E. Gutierrez Farmers Kit Carson Electric Insurance Agency Cooperative University of New Mexico New Mexico Mounted Patrol — Taos New Mexico State Police US Bank — Taos branch Peoples Bank Viva Sports Randall Lumber & Walmart — Taos store Hardware, Inc. Sean Kelly Portraits by Chuck McLaughlin
8 • 2016 Las Fiestas de Taos Meet the Fiesta Council
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Taos Fiesta Council, Inc. Fiesta Council Members Auxiliary Kathleen Branchal, Randy Baca Christina Rose Martinez president Christine Barela LeAndra Medina- Don Francisco Trujillo Judy Cantu Gordon II, vice president Renee Lavade Remedios “Remi” Joseph Quintana, Donna Jo Martinez Medina treasurer Reuben Martinez Cynthia Silva Anna Herrera, Theresa Martinez Joey Silva secretary Manuel Medina Elizabeth “Liz” Peralta Thelma Montez Sonya Torres-Vigil Evangeline “Vangie” Celsa Vigil Romero Patrick Vigil Sonya F. Romero Wilbert Vigil Bernadette Trujillo Teresa Trujillo Elma Vigil Anna Vasquez Leslie Vigil
taosnews.com/fiestas • 9 Maria Ernestina Elena Archuleta A farewell from La Reina 2015
his past year support throughout has been my life. Thank you Tabsolutely to the rest of my amazing family; I honestly representing don’t know what I my beautiful would do without community of Taos all of you by my as La Reina de Las side. Fiestas de Santiago I would like y Santa Ana por el to give a special año dos mil quince. thanks to my When the year wonderful first began, I had princesas, Monique no idea how much and Ashlee, their of an impact this families and to would have on me all our escorts and my family. I for sharing along feel I have grown this journey. I am and matured in thankful for having the knowledge and the both of you by appreciation of my my side in creating history, traditions, memories that will culture and last us a lifetime. religion. I am truly grateful to have had On the behalf this opportunity of my court and myself, I would like to participate in Tina Larkin so many events to thank the Taos in our community and in other communities Fiesta Council for providing the opportunity across Northern New Mexico. I would to represent our community and guiding us to like to thank the countless individuals and be leaders and role models. Also, my deepest organizations throughout our travels and fiesta appreciation to the entire community of Taos events attended for receiving my court, and I for supporting and sponsoring us with your with courtesy and generosity. I am proud that generous donations and assistance that allowed God brought us together to celebrate in our us to have a successful year. A blessing and devotion and commitment in our faith which I immense thank you to Vangie, Sonya and Elma will never forget. for promoting and preparing us; you always treated us like royalty. A huge thank you to my parents, Darlene and Pablo Archuleta, for supporting, guiding Congratulations to the 2016 Royal Court. I and encouraging me to always do my best. wish you luck, enjoyment and blessings on this Your example inspires me to accomplish new adventure you are about to partake. Enjoy whatever I set my mind to do. Thank you these once-in-a-lifetime moments and cherish for instilling the value of hard work and the memories. perseverance. Thank you to my younger Muchísimas Gracias a Todos y Que Dios Los brother, Pablo, for participating in some of Bendiga, the events with the Royal Court and my older brother, Ryan, for always being just one phone ¡Que Vivan Las Fiestas! call away. To Ursula Salazar for continuously encouraging me in all my endeavors and being Sincerely, present whenever I needed you. Aunt Helen Maria Ernestina Elena Archuleta Archuleta, thank you for all the jokes and La Reina de Las Fiestas de Taos 2015
10 • 2016 Las Fiestas de Taos Marissa Josette Vigil A welcome from La Reina 2016
uchas gracias the Fiestas, and our a todos por la town of Taos. oportunidad M Thank you to all a servir como La Reina my family for giving de las Fiestas de Santiago me the strength and y Santa Ana por el año courage to believe in dos mil diez y seis. It is a myself and never give great honor to represent up on my dreams. I my loving family, my would like to give a unique culture and special thank you to my beautiful home of my loving mother, Taos. Las Fiestas de Taos Marla Vigil, for being means a tremendous my best friend and amount to me, and as my rock. You work La Reina , I am willing so hard molding me to take on the roles and to being the strong responsibilities needed woman I am today. I to fulfill this honorable am proud to be your position. In doing daughter. Thank you so, I will give my full to my grandparents, commitment to making Nadine and Jesus our community proud. I “Rick” Vigil, for always hope to become more in supporting me in all depth with my religion, that I do, and instilling traditions and culture. in me morals and I am especially proud values. To my younger to represent my small Katharine Egli siblings, Dominic community of Arroyo and Chantel, you give Hondo and my church, Our Lady of Sorrows. I me the strength and will power to be a strong role will continue to educate, not only the youth, but model and help shape a better world for you. Auntie all people within the community and to the many Tanya and Uncle Dave, thank you for encouraging acquaintances I will surely encounter during my and teaching me important life lessons I will value reign as queen, in hopes of bridging our cultures forever. Thank you to my Nina, Amanda Arellano, and preserving many traditions for generations to for being like a big sister to me and supporting me in come. I admire and respect every single culture in this my faith. Lastly, thank you to all those who sponsored community because they each add to the splendor of my court and I, your donations, support and well this town and they support each other in a positive wishes are appreciated and will never be forgotten. I way. Altogether, we have such strong community would like to recognize and extend my gratitude to roots, which are something to be very proud of; we the 2015 Royal Court for being beautiful, caring and la gente are ! respectable ambassadors of our community. I hope To mis princesas, Julia Johnson-Jaramillo, Angelica that Julia, Angel, Justine and myself follow in your Lucero, y Justine Sandoval, you are all beautiful, footsteps and make you proud during our year. To strong, young women who I know value our culture, the Taos Fiesta Council, my court and I could never faith, traditions and community as much as I do. As thank you enough for maintaining the traditions we spread our love for Taos all around New Mexico, of Taos for us and the community. Without your I hope to learn new and exciting things in our travels dedication we would not have the opportunity to together, as well as make memories and friendships begin our legacy in preserving all that represents Taos. we will all cherish for years to come. I know that we ¡Que Vivan Las Fiestas! will represent Taos y ustedes, la gente muy bien. In honor of this year’s theme: “Connecting the Past Muchísimas Gracias a Todos y Que Dios Los Bendiga, with the Present, Creating a Legacy,” I would like to Marissa Josette Vigil invite everyone to engulf themselves in the history La Reina de Las Fiestas de Taos 2016 and traditions of our home and culture of what are
taosnews.com/fiestas • 11 Dan Barrone Welcome from the town of Taos
s the mayor and This wonderful Town Council of blend of our religious, Athe town of Taos, we agricultural and Hispanic are proud to host the 2016 culture brings us all Fiestas de Taos here in the together in one place heart of our community on for one beautiful New the historic Taos Plaza. Mexico summer weekend With this year’s theme of in celebration of the “Connecting the Past with Fiestas de Santiago y the Present: Conectando Santa Anna and our rich el Pasado con el Presente, heritage. Creando un Legado,” Fiestas We would like to is a time for reunions, thank the Fiestas Council parades, music, dancing and the many volunteers and the celebration of all and participants that the wonderful memories make the Fiestas such and traditions of our a wonderful event. community. Congratulations to La Whether you are a life- Reina de las Fiestas de long resident who fondly remembers your first Taos y Las Princesas del ride on Tio Vivo and your first Fiestas parade, año 2016. or this is the first time you will get to dance on ¡Bienvenidos, nuestra comunidad es su hogar! the Plaza under 100-year-old trees with your Welcome, our community is your home! friends and neighbors, we promise that you will experience Taos at its best. Mayor Dan Barrone and the Taos Town Council
Jim Fambro ¡Bienvenidos! Welcome! From Taos County
t is with great pleasure On behalf of those that I welcome you who proudly serve the Ito the Fiestas de Taos, people of Taos County, an annual celebration of I would like to thank the community’s patron the Taos Fiesta Council saints Santiago and Santa and all of the volunteers Ana, which Taos County for their countless hours residents have been organizing and planning celebrating since the days this historic and time- of the early trade fairs. honored event we call Colorful parades, music and Fiestas. dancing in the Plaza have We look forward to historically been part of this seeing you at the 2016 community celebration that Fiestas de Taos from July brings us all together. 22-24 on the Historic The Taos County Board Taos Plaza. ¡Que vivan of Commissioners, county Las Fiestas de Taos y assessor, county clerk, nuestra gente! county probate judge, county sheriff, county Jim Fambro treasurer and Taos County staff invite you to Chairman, Taos County Board of Commissioners have a great time in our wonderful community and to help us celebrate this annual event.
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taosnews.com/fiestas • 13 Welcome from Taos Pueblo
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aos Pueblo joins the town of Taos and Our Pueblo has been honored by the United surrounding communities in welcoming Nations as a place of great significance in the Teveryone to the 2016 Fiestas de Taos. world. UNESCO has honored Taos Pueblo’s Fiestas de Taos is a time to join neighbors in living culture, which we continue to practice celebration and to give thanks for the special as we have for centuries. We hope you will be place where we live. able to enjoy your stay and enjoy the town of Our main feast day of San Geronimo will Taos Fiestas! take place on Sept. 30. On that day we will Let’s all have an enjoyable time! Contact us have foot races, beginning around 7 a.m. San at (575) 758-1028 or visit taospueblo.com for Geronimo Feast Day, in addition to honoring more information. traditions, is a trade fair that has a history going Governor Benito M. Sandoval back centuries, when our people traded with War Chief Richard Archuleta other Indian tribes and later with non-Indians.
Welcome From the Intergovernmental Council of the Enchanted Circle
n behalf of all the to tour the many cultural and elected and appointed historic sites throughout the Oofficials of the Enchanted Circle and experience Intergovernmental Council the cariños of our citizens and (IGC) of the Enchanted Circle, communities. This festive event welcome Taoseños and visitors is a wonderful opportunity to to Las Fiestas de Taos. Our 13 experience fellowship and unity members include Taos County, while surrounded by the beauty town of Red River, town of of Northern New Mexico. Taos, Village of Angel Fire, This year, it is a pleasure Village of Eagle Nest, Village to celebrate connecting the of Questa, Village of Taos Ski generations of Taoseños. We Valley, Picuris Pueblo, Taos honor the history and express Pueblo, Peñasco Independent our gratitude to them for the School District, Questa Independent School inspiration they add to our lives. District, Taos Municipal School District and the University of New Mexico-Taos. Welcome! ¡Bienvenidos! Hee-Ya-Ho! Las Fiestas, a four-century tradition, ¡Que vivan Las Fiestas de Taos! has been passed down from generation to Chuck Howe, Chairperson generation as a way to preserve Taos’ rich Intergovernmental Council of the Enchanted Circle and varied cultures. We invite our visitors Mayor Pro-Tem, Village of Angel Fire
14 • 2016 Las Fiestas de Taos Entertainment Schedule Taos Fiesta Council 2016 FRIDAY, JULY 22 SATURDAY, JULY 23 SUNDAY, JULY 24 Noon-1 p.m. 9-10 a.m. 9:30-11 a.m. Eddie Herrera y Vengancia Spanish Soundtrack St. Francis Choir 1-2 p.m. 10-10:30 a.m. 11 a.m.-Noon Gustavo Rodriguez Children’s Parade Audrey Davis & Johnny 2-3:30 p.m. 10:30-11 a.m. Archuleta Legacy of Santa Fe Mariachi Calor Noon 3:30-4 p.m. 11 a.m.-Noon Historical Parade Niños Balladores Mystic Dance Noon-1 p.m. 4-5 p.m. Noon-1 p.m. UZ Band Mystic Dance Simpático 1-1:30 p.m. 5-6 p.m. 1-2 p.m. Dance Divas Dawn Luz Padilla Baile Ilusión 1:30-2:30 p.m. 5:30-6:45 p.m. 2-3 p.m. Suave Fiesta Mass — Lone Piñon 2:30-3:30 p.m. Our Lady of Guadalupe 3-4 p.m. The Tanya Griego Band Church Baile Español 3:30-3:45 p.m. Procession with Mariachi Antonio Reyna Buenaventura 4-5 p.m. Tequila Rain 3:45-4 p.m. 6-7 p.m. 5-6 p.m. Special Community Catalina Río Fernandez y Presentation Flamenco Nuevo Mexico Baile Encantado 4-4:30 p.m. 6-7 p.m. 7-8 p.m. Antonio Reyna Opening Ceremonies at The Robert Parker Band 4:30-6 p.m. Historic Taos Plaza 7-8 p.m. Severo Martinez y Fuego 8-9 p.m. Michael Rael y Cielo 6-7:30 p.m. Chris Arellano’s Summer 8-9 p.m. School of Rock Dave Maestas Band Darren Cordova y Calor 7:30 p.m. 9-10 p.m. 9-11 p.m. Lori Ortega — Jerome Grant y Los Amigos Closing Ceremonies at Nuevo Mexico Lindo y Unidos Historic Taos Plaza Querido (Gran Baile de Las Fiestas) 10 p.m. 11 p.m. Plaza closes Plaza closes
*Italicized performers have donated their time and talents to the people and community of Taos. Others are being paid for their performances.
taosnews.com/fiestas • 15 Rick Romancito Historical Parade Grand Marshal Tony Reyna The Honorable Tony Reyna is a pillar of our community, our great state of New Mexico and our nation. As a veteran who suffered at the hands of the enemy and is one of the few living survivors of the Bataan Death March, we owe him a debt of gratitude for placing his life on the line to keep our country safe. Our theme this year for the 2016 Fiestas de Taos falls under the auspices of Bridging Our Community: Connecting the Past with the Present, creating a Legacy: Conectando el Pasado con el Presente, Creandoun Legado. Who more appropriate than the honorable Tony Reyna, through his life’s work, his legacy, at a young 100 years, to exemplify the true meaning of these words. He is a man of wisdom and as has been said many a time before, respected universally by all. The Taos Fiesta Council takes great pride in naming the honorable Tony Reyna, Honoree of the 2016. Fiestas de Taos and Grand Marshal of the 2016 Fiestas de Taos Parade, for his endless devotion and dedication to his family, to our community, to our state and to our nation. May God bless Tony Reyna for many more years to come. — Don Francisco Trujillo II, Fiesta Council vice president
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taosnews.com/fiestas • 17 Katharine Egli 18 • 2016 Las Fiestas de Taos ‘Todo’ Taos A look at the Royal Pageant
By Teresa Dovalpage
o many young girls in Taos dream of consists of six categories: fashion, speech, becoming reinas and princesas. A few make talent, group dance, impromptu question and Sthat dream a reality every year. essay. The Royal Court Pageant takes place in The fashion section is where each contestant June, when the new queen is announced after models a Taos Fiesta outfit. The attire they a rigorous multifaceted competition. After have borrowed, designed, or bought, is then la reina is officially declared, the remaining described by the contestants while they show contestants become princesas of equal ranking. off their idea of a “Taos fashion.” These young ladies will not only preside over The speech section incorporates both the Fiestas celebrations, but also go on to Spanish and English. Each contestant talks represent Taos throughout the year at a number about why they want to become Fiesta queen. of events like the Santa Fe Fiestas and the State They explain how the Catholic religion plays Fair Parade. They also travel to Española; Las an important role in the Fiestas and show their Vegas, New Mexico; Albuquerque; Peñasco; knowledge of Taos history. Questa; and many other places. The individual talent section shows a The queen is crowned at Our Lady of particular skill that the contestant feels is Guadalupe Parish, in the month of July. The unique or specific to their culture, history or fiestas councils and royalties from Las Vegas, generation. It often consists of singing and Santa Fe and Española also take part in this dancing, but there are some talents that are celebration, which is the official start of Taos difficult to exhibit in a theater setting like Fiestas. cooking, creating artwork, or sporting skills The Royal Pageant like archery. Short videos have been used in The annual competition has several sections such cases. and the judges, who all volunteer their time for the event, keep a tally on the young contestants’ answers and poise. The contest See ‘TODO’, Page 20
www.taosnews.com/fiestas • 19 Katharine Egli
‘TODO’, FROM Page 19 years, the main requirements to become a contestant are to be Catholic, 16 to 19 years A choreographed group dance is also part of old, and have a Hispanic surname, either the competition. The contestants get to dance maternal or paternal. with Los Niños Bailadores de Taos, a dance group led by Luzita Trujillo that has been part In addition to those requirements, “We of the pageant for the past 20 years. aren’t too keen on tattoos that are visible,” she said. “Of course, the girls are not allowed “This is a very important part of the to use drugs or liquor, and the same goes competition,” Trujillo said, “because we can see for their escorts. Maintaining a proper, how the contestants interact not only among dignified behavior is a key element since these themselves, but also with the little kids.” young women will be representing not only During the impromptu questions, each themselves and their families, but also their contestant is asked one open-ended question sponsors, the Fiesta Council and our entire testing her knowledge of Taos history, culture community, todo Taos.” and religion. The outfits In addition to the visual, public part of the After the young women have expressed competition, the contestants write an essay of their interest in running for the Royal Court, the history of Taos in relation to the Taos Fiesta the pageant chairs meet with them and their theme. The essays, which aren’t read in public, parents and explain to them the do’s and are also judged. dont’s. They all sign the contestant’s agreement and the girls are on their way. The Royal Court requirements According to Evangeline “Vangie” Romero, “Then we start looking for material to have who has been co-chair of the Pageant for 16 their attires made,” Romero said. “We choose
20 • 2016 Las Fiestas de Taos Fiestas facts The crown that Reinas wear is made of silver and polished turquoise. It was created especially for the Fiestas and donated to the Taos Fiesta Council by Taos artist Meliton Trujillo in 1980. Every year, a theme is chosen for the Fiestas. The 2016 theme is “Connecting the Past with the Present, Creating Katharine Egli a Legacy.” the fabrics and colors of their dresses and by then they have This year, all the take all the materials to Mrs. Linda Medina become our children,” contestants were from Río Rancho, a great seamstress that has Vangie Romero said. the first in their been making these beautiful outfits for over “But right away we adopt families to run two decades. They all have a unique look that the new court and we for Fiesta Queen. makes the girls come across as a unit.” take care of them as if Taos Fiestas can This time-honored style consists of a they were our own kids.” be traced back to traditional peasant blouse worn with a hand- All the contestants the 1930s, to an pleated broom-stick skirt. “We are fortunate to collect sponsorship. event called “Ayer have Mrs. Medina as our seamstress,” Romero “We use the sponsorship y Hoy” (“Today said. “She was one of the ladies who created the money to take them and Yesterday”). legacy of our Fiesta fashion and has since then to events like other continued it.” fiestas and processions,” Mothers for a year Romero said. “It helps to The Fiesta Council, particularly Vangie pay for their lodging and dinning.” Romero, Elma Vigil and Sonya Romero, act For council members like both Romero and like motherly figures for the contestants. June Vigil, this is all volunteer work. is a busy month because they are working with “We love it,” Romero said. “We hope that the aspiring royal court, training the girls for the Taos community enjoys the pageant and the contest and meeting with them regularly, the rest of the Fiestas as much as we do. These but they are still sponsoring the crowned court, young women are the new faces of Taos. They the one that was chosen the previous year. are the future of our town.” “In July we lose them, which is hard because ¡Que vivan las Fiestas!
taosnews.com/fiestas • 21 Royal Court
Katharine Egli Princesa Justine Jessica Sandoval La Reina Marissa Josette Vigil Princesa Julia Ann Johnson-Jaramillo Princesa Angelica Estrella Lucero
22 • 2016 Las Fiestas de Taos MarissaLa ReinaJosette Vigil arissa is 16 years old and will be a 2017 MTaos High School Graduate. She is engaged in both advanced placement classes as well as the University of New Mexico- Taos dual-credit classes. She is a member of the Tiger Classics Drill Team and the Taos Lady Tiger Track Team. Marissa also participates in Mariachi Los Tigritos Dos where she plays the violin and performs the traditional New Mexico Spanish colonial dances. She is a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish and serves as a lector of the scriptures and assists in the cleaning and preparing for mass as a mayordoma. Marissa enjoys learning different styles of dance, playing the violin and singing. She likes reading, running and spending time with her family Her plans are to attend the University of New Mexico to pursue a career in the study Katharine Egli of biology and medicine. Her goals are to become a She is the daughter of Marla maternal grandparents are pediatrician. Vigil of Arroyo Hondo. Her Nadine and Jesus “Rick” Vigil.
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She is the daughter of Katharine Egli Gabrielita Jaramillo of Taos and the late William Johnson grandparents are Julia Jaramillo paternal grandparents are Betty of Albuquerque. Her maternal and the late Juan Flores. Her and the late Jesse Faulkner.
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taosnews.com/fiestas • 25 AngelicaPrincesa Estrella Lucero ngelica is 18 years old and is a 2015 Taos High ASchool graduate where she was engaged in advanced placement classes and was a member of the Honor Roll Society. She was involved in the Don Fernando Yearbook, Ski Club and Computer Animation and Multimedia classes. She participates in the Xtreme Martial Arts (XMA) and has earned a second-degree black belt in Taekwondo. Angelica enjoys reading and traveling. Angelica’s passion lied in dancing and coaching the Mini and Youth Mystic Dance team. Furthermore, she was honored to be a participant of the Mystic Dance Studio representing the first-place winners in the Hip-Hop category in 2015 at the Show Stoppers National Dance Competition in Las Vegas, Nevada. Currently, she is attending the University of New Mexico- Taos and will be continuing her education in Albuquerque to pursue a career in the scientific study of the mind and behavior. Her goals are to become a psychologist. She is the daughter of Maria Lucero-Ospino and Aldo Ospino of Taos. Her maternal grandparents are Benita and James Katharine Egli Lucero.
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www.taosnews.com/fiestas • 27 JustinePrincesa Jessica Sandoval ustine is 19 years old and is a 2015 Taos High JSchool Graduate where she participated in the Taos Tiger Varsity Swimming Club, coached youth swimming and was a lifeguard for the Taos Youth and Family Center for three years. She is also an active member of the Lucky 7’s 4-H Club, where she raises livestock and participates in various shooting sports. She is very involved in the Saint Michaels Youth and Core Groups as well as the Retreat Team. She taught preschool to middle school aged youth in Summer Vacation Bible Camp at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish for four summers. Furthermore, she has volunteered in the Gallup Sisters of Charity soup kitchen and packaged boxes of goods in the Atlanta Food Bank. Justine enjoys knitting, as well as loves spending time outdoors raising her livestock, fishing and practicing her shooting skills with her friends and fellow 4-H members. Katharine Egli Currently she is attending the University of New Mexico-Taos teacher. Sandoval of Taos. Her maternal pursuing a career in the study grandparents are Dolores and of agriculture and extension She is the daughter of Katrina Tino Chavez. Her paternal education. Her goals are to Chavez-Martinez and Matthew grandparents are Rose Mares and become an agricultural science Martinez of Taos and Manuel Henry Sandoval.
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taosnews.com/fiestas • 29 The Royal Lineage Las Reinas throughout Fiestas de Taos history
2015 1995 1971 Maria Ernestina Elena Evelyn Trujillo Stella Lucero (Hokanson) Archuleta 1994 1970 2014 Karina Gallegos Carla Martínez Jenna Rose Louisa Amelia 1993 1968 Peralta Santana Tafoya Yvonne Santistevan 2013 1992 1967 Angelica Esperanza Rodrígues Leandra Medina Carman Mares 2012 1991 1966 Juliette Elizabeth Rebekah Katrina Lucero Teodora Vigil (Medina) Peralta 1990 1965 2011 Gina Varos Lupe Valerio (Dominguez) Anna Eloisa Vásquez 1989 1964 2010 Albertina Espinoza Sylvia Struck (Roybal) Desiree Briana Apodaca 1988 1963 2009 Denise Jeantete Frances Cohn (Miller) Angelica Lydia Salazar 1987 1962 2008 Fatima Suazo Gleecy Martínez (Buttler) Amogene Olaya Martínez 1986 1961 2007 Stephanie Córdova Maida Mares (Martínez) Ana Alicia Romero 1985 1960 2006 Erlinda Sánchez Rosalie Otero Micayla Corral-Jeantete 1984 1959 2005 Wenda Martínez Elizabeth Naomi Varos Maria Elena Martínez 1983 1958 2005 Judy Suazo Diana Rael Elena Villafranca 1982 1957 2004 Carmen Vigil Martha Martínez Stephanie Romero 1981 1956 2003 Lorraine Romero Manuelita Mondragón Jessica Quintana 1980 (Mullins) 2002 Darlene Vigil 1954 Contessa Trujillo 1979 Stella Martínez 2001 Natalie Padilla 1953 Sonya Francesca Romero 1978 Lucille Trujillo 2000 Diana Valerio 1952 Crystal Martínez 1977 Cecilia Martínez y Salazar 1999 Grace Coca (Chávez) Torres Maya Martínez 1976 1949 1998 Gina Ortiz (Osburn) Lucille Ortiz Samantha Gallegos 1975 1948 1997 Veronica Romo (Miera) Porferia Valerio Monica Tafoya 1974 1936 1996 Bernice Sandoval Alice Martínez (Knight) Crucita Roberta Medina 1973 1927 1995 Carman Ledoux Marcia Anaya (Wheaton) Roxanne Anderson Pérez 1972 Christine Mondragón (Vargas)
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