Las Fiestas de Santiago y Santa Ana July 20-22, 2007
The Taos News Fiestas
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RICK ROMANCITO Contents Bienvenidos por 2007 La Reina Ana-Alicia Estella Romero 4 Farewell from 2006 La Reina Micayla Corral-Jeantet 4 Fiesta Council welcome 6 Taos Pueblo greetings 6 Town of Taos welcome 8 Taos County Commission welcome 8 Intergovernmental Council welcome 9 Fiesta dedication and theme 9 Schedule of events 10 2007 Taos Fiestas Royal Court Profi les La Reina Ana-Alicia Estella Romero 12 Princesa Leah Marissa Abeyta 14 Princesa Alysia Anna Maria Martínez 15 Princesa Samantha Antoinette Lucero 16 Princesa Felicity Bridgette Nicole Gallegos 17
Saint Anne and Saint James Taos Fiestas patron saints 18 Traditions of family and faith 20 Fiesta Food Fare 24 Tradiciones 26 Sopaipillas Recipe 30 Cover photo: 2007 Royal Court of Taos Fiestas by Megan Bowers
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Bienvenidos a Taos, Finally, as la Reina, I will am honored to be la Reina continue to be involved with the de las fi estas de Taos por church. One of the most important dos mil siete. I could not things my parents taught me is I be happier to represent about faith and how important any other community it is to have religion in our lives. especially since I can do it in a way We celebrate the Fiestas because that involves our religion, customs of Santa Ana and Santiago so it and traditions. I have lived in Taos is essential that we represent our all of my life so I have grown up religion as well. with the cultures and traditions of I am truly looking forward to the Taoseños. We are so unique and this year with my Princesas Leah, diverse, which is what makes this Felicity, Samantha, and Alysia. This valley of ours so beautiful. I admire has already been an experience and respect every single culture in of a lifetime and the year has just this community because they each begun. These girls are all amazing add to the splendor of this town and I know that we will represent and they support each other in a Taos y ustedes, la gente muy bien. positive way. On behalf of the whole 2007 Fiesta I am also thrilled to be a positive infl uence on the Court, I express my gratitude to our families because youth in Taos. I want to lead by example and be a role without them we would not be who we are, to the com- model to children and teenagers. I have been involved in munity for all of their support, to everyone that spon- many leadership roles and community service projects sored me and my princesas, and fi nally to the Taos Fiesta and I know that one person can make a difference. With Council, especially to Evangeline and Sonya Romero, all the peer pressure and temptations that are introduced for their dedication and hard work put into making the to the youth, it can be diffi cult to choose the right fi estas so magnifi cent. direction. I want to continue to be involved in the com- ¡Gracias y que vivan las fi estas! munity, especially with children. We as a community can Sincerely, encourage them to make constructive choices, represent Ana-Alicia Romero the community in a positive way and practice and pass La Reina de las fi estas de on our traditions. Santiago y Santa Ana por 2007 2006 Fiestas Queen Farewell
Buenas tardes familia, amigos y miem- to share this experience with me. I also bros de nuestra comunidad, thank the Fiesta Royal Court Sponsors, started out this pageant last Evangeline “Vangie” Romero, Elma Vigil year with the question: Why did and Sonya Romero for making this an ex- I want to be La Reina?” I had perience I will share with my children and I many reasons for wanting to be future generations of Taoseños. Last but queen and I know deep within not least, I thank the Taos Fiesta Council my heart I have fulfi lled each and every for making this all possible. reason. When I was announced queen I I encourage all young people to was truly overwhelmed with emotion. I participate in their community and tradi- could not have expected all the support tions. Carrying on traditions and culture and love I received from my family, should be very important to all people, sponsors and community members. because it is such a unique part of Taos Thank you for making this experience that not many other communities can say a dream come true. I have met many wonderful and they have. memorable people throughout fi estas and I appreciate Lastly, I extend my best wishes and luck to the 2007 every experience. Princesas Monica Coca, Mindy Trujillo Royal Court. Remember your year and cherish the and I have represented Taos to its fullest and I appreciate unique culture and beauty of Taos. You are not only my community even more after being La Reina, this has representing yourself, you are representing all of Taos truly been an honor. and its wonderful Taoseños. I personally thank Princesas Monica and Mindy for Thank you from the bottom of my Heart. accompanying me throughout our fi esta year. A special ¡Que vivan las fi estas de Santiago y Santa Ana! thank you to my Dad, Ted “Bear” Jeantete, my Mom, Micayla Corral-Jeantete Alicia Corral, and my little sister, Catrina, for being there La Reina de las fi estas de Taos de 2006
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ellow Taoseños and Taos’ greatest charm lies visitors: in its people. Through various On behalf of the cultures, Taoseños have created an F Taos Fiesta Council, extended family welcoming others welcome to our to the Southwest. We appreciate annual celebration, las fi estas de the participation and support of Taos. We thank God for the many fellow Taoseños and neighbors blessings that have been bestowed from surrounding communities upon us over the past years and in these efforts to instill in our ask God’s grace in preparing us youth the importance of both for yet another year. community and heritage. Fiestas are a tradition passed We invite our visitors to tour from generation to generation, and visit the many cultural and a way of preserving the rich historic sites throughout Taos and cultures that have developed in receive with open arms, the cariño Taos over the last four centuries. of our community. This festivity is a wonderful op- ¡Dios los bendiga! ¡Que vivan portunity for all of us to unite in las fi estas! fellowship. It is a special time for Cariñosamente, families, friends, and visitors to come together and enjoy one another’s company, as well as taste delicious foods, listen to traditional music and view the many talented people that are performing throughout the weekend. The theme for 2007 is: Honoring our Elders, with Don Francisco Trujillo II Love, Respect and Admiration / Honrando a nuestros President ancianos, con amor, respeto y admiración. Taos Fiesta Council, Inc.
RICK ROMANCITO 2007 Taos Pueblo War Chief Louis Archuleta
Left, 2007 Taos Pueblo Governor Gilbert Suazo Sr. Welcome! From the Pueblo of Taos
he Taos Pueblo Governor and War Chief the blessings of the patron saints. wish to join the neighboring communities It is the hope of Taos Pueblo that the cultural of Taos to welcome visitors and friends to traditions are sustained in honor and respect of the sur- T the annual fi estas on July 20-22. This cel- rounding communities and patron saints. ebration is in honor of the patron saints, May we be blessed with peace and happiness during Santiago and Santa Ana. the Feast of Santiago and Santa Ana. This is the opportunity to celebrate the richness of the cultural diversity that Taos is well known for and also to bring friends, relatives and visitors together to enjoy
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Council and the Town Taos has so much to offer! of Taos staff, my wife, Please take the time to enjoy the O Cleo, and I would like natural beauty of the area and to welcome everyone the friendliness of the people. Las to the 2007 Fiestas de Santiago y Fiestas de Taos is a special time for Santa Ana. all of us. The Taos Fiesta Council has Have a great time, keep safe dedicated many working hours and please visit us often! ENJOY!! throughout the year to make this Please don’t drink and drive celebration special for all of us. during this celebration, have a safe Congratulations to our Fiesta Fiestas weekend. Queen and her court. Thank you ¡Que vivan las fi estas de TAOS! for your representation of the town of Taos. This annual celebration is a Bobby F. Durán time for us to visit with old friends, make new ones Mayor of Taos and enjoy our beautiful plaza. All Taoseños and visi- Fiestas Welcome from the Taos County Commission ¡Bienvenidos! before us and those Taoseños who have contributed toward here’s no better the quality of life we enjoy in time of the Taos. Fiestas are also a good year than at time to honor our soldiers T Taos Fiestas for who have fought at war to en- Taoseños and sure that we will continue to visitors alike to get together and enjoy freedom and peace. On rekindle old friendships and a local level, there’s much to family ties. True Taoseños will be grateful for during fi estas always share fond memories of and throughout the year. We Taos Fiestas. From the beautiful must pray for the safe return señoritas vying for the honored of those Taoseños and New positions of Taos fi esta queen Mexicans who continue to and royal court to the colorful protect our freedom. parades, the Tío Vivo carousel The Taos County Board of and El Vivorón, all these remain Commissioners would thank beautiful elements of las fi estas the fi ne members of the Taos de Taos. Fiesta Council for making our On behalf of the Taos County Board of Commis- Taos Fiestas such a success. Without their dedication sioners, other elected offi cials of our Taos County and hard work, this annual gathering would not be government, including the Taos County Treasurer, possible and a major part of our lives, culture and Assessor, Clerk, Sheriff, Probate Judge and our fi ne tradition would not exist. members of administration and staff, I welcome you to the annual fi estas de Santa Ana y Santiago. ¡Que vivan las fi estas de Santiago y Santa Ana! My favorite part of Taos Fiestas has always been to be able to visit with fellow Taoseños who make Respectfully. up the colorful tapestry of our multicultural com- Gabriel Romero, munity and its surrounding areas. Fiestas are also a Chairman good time to think about those who have passed on Taos County Board of Commissioners 8 ❖ Fiestas de Santiago y Santa Ana The Taos News Fiestas RICK ROMANCITO Thanks to past and present Taos elders, Tio Vivo merry-go-round is a perennial crowd favorite at Taos Fiestas and other events. Honoring Elders, Past and Present he Tio Vivo carousel is undoubtably one go-round that spun youngsters in the early days of the of the best examples of this year’s Taos fi estas, but which had been decaying in a long-forgotten Fiestas theme, which is: “Honoring our Peñasco corral. T Elders, with Love, Respect and Admiration Through the years, famous Taos artists have painted /Honrando a nuestros ancianos, con amor, the horses, including such luminaries as Victor Higgins, respeto y admiración.” Oscar Berninghaus, Helen Blumenschein and Bert The Father of Tío Vivo,” now deceased Ernest José Philips, elders all, who helped shape Taos’ reputation as a Martínez, received his nickname because he purchased world-renowned art colony and a treasure of tricultural and restored the famous “fl ying Jenny-”type merry- custom. Welcome from the Intergovernmental Council elcome of Red River, Town of Taos, Village Taosenõs and of Angel Fire, Village of Eagle Nest, visitors on Village of Questa, Village of Taos W behalf of all Ski Valley, Picuris Pueblo, Taos the elected and Pueblo, Peñasco Independent School appointed offi cials and staff of the District, Questa Independent School Intergovernmental Council of the District, Taos Municipal School Enchanted Circle to las fi estas de District and the University of New Taos. Mexico-Taos. Las fi estas are a tradition that Our sincere thanks to the Taos through the last four centuries has Fiesta Council for its tireless efforts passed from generation to genera- in maintaining this time-honored tion as a way to preserve the rich event. cultures that have developed in Taos. ¡Gracias! Welcome! ¡Bienvenidos! This festivity is a wonderful oppor- Hee-Ya-Ho! tunity for fellowship and unity. ¡Que vivan las fi estas de Taos! We invite our visitors to tour and enjoy the many cultural and historic sites throughout the Enchanted Barbara L. Wiard Circle and receive the cariño of our citizens and com- Chairperson, Intergovernmental Council munities. of the Enchanted Circle Thank you from our members: Taos County, Town Mayor Pro-Tem, Village of Taos Ski Valley The Taos News Fiestas de Santiago y Santa Ana ❖ 9 Fiestas 2007 las fiestas de Taos Entertainment Schedule RICK ROMANCITO Carlos Medina on accordion and Jason Trujillo on guitar warm up before appearing on the Centinel Bank fl oat during the Sunday parade. Friday (July 20) 4-5 p.m. Julián Lucero Band 12:30-1:30 p.m. City Child Band 5-6 p.m. Los Zapateados 1:30 -2:30 p.m. Catalina Río Fernández & Fla- 6-7 p.m. Jenna Martínez menco Nuevo México 7-8 p.m. La Juventud 2:30-3 p.m. Niños Bailadores 8-9 p.m. Izcalli In Nanantzin (Danza Azteca) 3-4 p.m. Tesoro 9-10 p.m. Tesoro 4-5 p.m. Steve Encinias Band 10 p.m. Plaza closes 5-6 p.m. KOB-TV Channel 7 Live News Broadcast Sunday (July 22) 5:30-6:30 p.m. Fiesta Mass, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church 9-10 a.m. St. Francis Choir 6-7 p.m. KOB-TV Channel 7 Live News Broadcast 10-11 a.m. Tesoro 7 p.m. Procession from church to Taos Plaza 11 a.m. to noon Duo Río Grande 7-9 p.m. Opening ceremonies, Taos Plaza Noon to 1 p.m. Trío Los Gallos 9-10 p.m. Mariachi Buenaventura 1 p.m. Historical parade 10 p.m. Plaza closes 1-2 p.m. La Juventud 2-3 p.m. Historical parade (no entertainment) Saturday (July 21) 3-3:30 p.m. Special community presentation 9-10 a.m. T.E.A.M. Choir 3:30 -4:30 p.m. Young Guns 10-10:30 a.m. Children’s parade 4-5:30 p.m. Baile Ilusión Dance Company 10:30-11:30 a.m. Mariachi Buenaventura 5:30-6:30 p.m. Darren Córdova y Calor 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Baile Ilusión Dance 6:30-7 p.m. Mariachi Calor Company 7 p.m. Closing ceremonies 12:30-1:00 p.m. Ricky García 1-2 p.m. Maravilla Ballet Folklórico Note: entertainers/performers in italics have donated their time and talents to the people and com- 2-3 p.m. Baile Español munity of Taos. The others are being paid for their 3-4 p.m. Baile Folklórico de Santa Fé performance. 10 ❖ Fiestas de Santiago y Santa Ana The Taos News The Taos News Fiestas de Santiago y Santa Ana ❖ 11 Fiestas Colores de Tradición Profiles of the 2007 Fiestas Royal Court MEGAN BOWERS eeping the multicultural fl ame alive this Queen, this popular student was also member for four year are fi ve young Taoseñas of the 2007 years of the THS Don Fernando Yearbook Committee, Fiestas Royal Court. Emblematic of the where she was editor. K beautiful soul of Taos, the intelligence of In her poem, “Yo Soy Taoseña,” written with her this year’s court is only surpassed by the father, Bob Romero, she spoke as a woman of the three young women’s passion for the remarkable richness that dominant cultures: Taos Pueblo, Hispanic and Anglo. In is Taos. a passionate Spanish and English speech, she embraced the diversity of Taos cultures and asked the community Ana-Alicia to do the same. Estella Romero A varsity swimmer and member of the German Club, she graduated with honors, maintaining a 4.0 GPA La Reina Ana-Alicia Estella Romero, 17, is a 2007 for four years. Now enrolled in pre-law at the University Taos High School graduate. Romero wowed the Fiestas of New Mexico, she has been interning with Judge Ernie pageant this year with her public speaking, no doubt a Ortega. While she doesn’t care for history much, she talent honed during her four years on Student Council adores government. Not surprisingly, her ultimate goal where she also was elected Student Body President. She is to be a judge. presided over the State Student The daughter of Alice Council Conference held in In a passionate and Bob Romero of Taos, her Taos in February, where many maternal grandparents are of the participating students Spanish and English speech, Leaonor Barela-Romero and said it was the best conference she embraced the diversity Juan Felipe Romero. Her pa- they had attended in their four ternal grandparents are Estella years of student government. of Taos cultures and asked Mondragón-Romero and José Elected 2006 Homecoming the community to do the same. 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Eighteen-year-old She plans to play rugby as she completes her undergrad- Princesa Leah Marissa Abeyta is interested in uate degree at Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM, C working at the Federal Bureau of Investiga- where she is currently enrolled in governmental studies. tion, doing “CSI or CSU stuff. I think that’s “I hope my being in the court will help other young really cool.” women want to do this and want to help their com- Originally interested in nursing and criminal munity,” Abeyta said, adding that she’s sure being in psychology, and understanding how people work the court will make her a stronger person. “It’s good to emotionally, she changed her goals after seeing what her exercise your ability for public speaking.” step-father, Travis Skinner, a N.M. State Police patrol- Abeyta is the daughter of Taos County EMS supervi- man, does. “He’s the real thing, it’s inspiring,” she said. sor Erica Párraz and Eddie Joe Abeyta of Taos. Her Also a 2007 Taos High School graduate, Abeyta maternal grandparents are Judge “Beckie” Párraz and the excelled in athletics, playing volleyball and softball for late Frank “Pancho” Párraz. Her paternal grandparents the Lady Tigers. She also was a basketball manager. are Anna and Eddie Abeyta. 14 ❖ Fiestas de Santiago y Santa Ana The Taos News Fiestas MEGAN BOWERS Alysia Anna María Martínez An honors student, Martínez takes Advanced Placement Classes. She has participated in Student rincesa Alysia Anna María Martínez, Council, Honor Society and the Student Senate. On 17, will be a 2008 Taos High School top of that, she is a hardworking offi ce aid and a mem- graduate, but her excellence is already well ber of the Taos High School Don Fernando Yearbook P recognized by her peers. She prepared a Committee. power-point presentation using her own She told the pageant crowd that Fiestas is when photography for the Fiesta pageant June 24, titled everyone used to come together, to help each other “Taos por mis ojos/Taos through my eyes,” along with survive, celebrating “the saints, the harvest and giving which she made a live running commentary. thanks to the Lord, our God, for these blessings.” No stranger to the rigors of royalty, Martínez has Martínez will attend UNM-Albuquerque and then been Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Queen for the continue at Baylor College for Dentistry in Dallas, past three years, a position whose function is primarily Texas. She is the daughter of Sarah B. Medina-Mar- to raise funds for the church. Martínez will represent tínez and Mark J. Martínez of Taos. Her maternal the church at the Fiestas mass and coronation of La grandparents are Juanita and Roberto Medina. Her pa- Reina de las fi estas Friday (July 20) at 5:30 p.m. ternal grandparents are Precilla and Manuel Martínez. The Taos News Fiestas de Santiago y Santa Ana ❖ 15 Fiestas MEGAN BOWERS Samantha Antoinette respectful silence as Lucero had requested. Lucero Lucero has her sights on emergency medicine as a registered nurse. She is enrolled in UNM-Albuquerque espite being a tomboy most of her life, where she will take her bachelor of science in nursing. A Princesa Samantha Antoinette Lucero, 18, graduate of the 2007 THS class, she graduated with hon- said ever since she was a little girl and fi rst ors. She took Advanced Placement classes throughout D saw the queen and the royal court, she high school and lettered in Lady Tiger basketball. She thought they were amazing. was also in the Student Senate for four years. She wants That is pretty much what the crowd thought about to set up an annual memorial basketball tournament her Taos Pueblo dance at the pageant, a dance she dedi- in Miera’s name, to remember her and hopefully help cated to the memory of her best friend Antonia Miera, youth re-value their own lives. the high school teen who was killed in front of Hacienda Lucero is the daughter of Diana E. García and Sam Inn earlier this year. A Fancy Dancer was silhouetted Lucero Jr. of Taos. Her maternal grandparents are Erme- onto a backlit white sheet, like a ghostly memory of the linda García and the late Toby García and Joe Martínez. young dead woman. The performance ended with a Her paternal grandparents are Augustina Valerio and poem about Miera and the crowd paused a moment in Sam Lucero Sr. 16 ❖ Fiestas de Santiago y Santa Ana The Taos News Fiestas MEGAN BOWERS Felicity Bridgette Nicole Commandments if I don’t follow them myself.” Gallegos The two groups of people she is most involved with are youth and “viejitos,” elders. She fi nds that so rincesa Felicity Bridgette Nicole Gallegos many of her peers are not relating well and people is an intense, gregarious young woman. give up on them, but “there’s always something good Dancing with the children of Los Bail- about everyone,” she said, “you just have to look for it.” P ladores at the Fiestas pageant, it was clear She credits her grandparents and other elders for her that her enjoyment of children is mutually strong values. reciprocated. Besides Los Niños Bailladores, she “You could say for me, it took a whole village to danced a pretty medley of traditional Taos dances with raise me. I knew the elders would be looking at me,” her escort, Ángel Martínez. she said. “But also, I like to keep the traditions. You see Though only 17 and a 2008 Taos High School so many of them dying, because the kids are giving graduate-to-be, this young woman is already a leader them up and just don’t know about them. I’m very in her community. She teaches Sunday School to third- grateful I didn’t do that; I chose to be a role model.” grade students on her own and co-teaches second-year Besides teaching at the church, extracurricular Confi rmation studies with her mother. She is also a activities include the Junior Senate at school and “job CORE group leader in the Saint Michael’s youth group shadow” with Little Bug Child Care. She plans to enroll of Our Lady of Guadalupe church, where she has been in the University of New Mexico-Taos and later UNM- an active member since sixth grade. Albuquerque for an elementary education degree. “There’s nothing like teaching your religion,” Gal- Gallegos is the daughter of Priscilla Quintana of legos said. “I try to be a positive role model, that’s why Arroyo Seco. Her maternal grandparents are Elvira and I don’t drink, smoke or do drugs. I can’t teach the 10 Bolivar Quintana. The Taos News Fiestas de Santiago y Santa Ana ❖ 17 Fiestas RICK ROMANCITO Of the two patron saints of Taos Fiestas, Saint Anne is the patron saint of mothers and grandmothers, a perfect patron for Fiestas’ family reunions. Saint Anne and Saint James: Beloved patron saints very village and town in Northern New the Greater is July 25. Mexico has its patron saints and the patron Known locally as Santiago, it is said that James the saints of las fi estas de Taos are Saint Anne Greater was born of the Virgin Mary’s sister, Salome, E and Saint James. Held every year the third thus making him a cousin to Jesus. Saint Anne, the weekend of July, the Santa Ana y Santiago mother of the Virgin and James’ mother, is James’ grand- feast days bless the reunions of families coming together mother. Saint Anne’s feast day is celebrated one day after after being separated for up to a year or more by distance Saint James, on July 26. Because the two calendar feast and/or duty. days are side-by-side in July, they rule the Taos Fiestas. By Taos custom, Santiago is considered to be Saint According to historian Larry Torres of Arroyo James the Greater, Saint James the Lesser being the fi rst Seco, a University of New Mexico-Taos professor, men bishop of Jerusalem, but both men were part of the on horseback during Fiestas are harking back, perhaps original group of apostles. The feast day of Saint James unknowingly, to a tradition honoring Saint James as 18 ❖ Fiestas de Santiago y Santa Ana The Taos News Fiestas Caballeros bring to mind the leg- end of Santiago’s crusade against the Moors in Spain. RICK ROMANCITO the scourge of the Moors as a legendary apparition: a tugs at their deepest family ties and the memory of mounted crusade against the “Infi dels” in Spain. Women Santa Ana y Santiago help to keep these familial relation- were commonly known to ride in horse-drawn carriages ships intact. in honor of Santa Ana, patroness of mothers and grand- “To be Hispano in Taos is to try to live each day to mothers everywhere. the fullest; greet everyone you know on a fi rst-name “This is a time for sharing and celebrating life,” says basis; offer polite help to those in need or lost; honor Jerry A. Padilla, editor of El Crepúsculo, the Spanish elders, traditions and spiritual faith; and foster pride in section of The Taos News. On this occasion, each culture community and family identity,” Padilla said. 100% Smoke Free CASINO Hours: THUR. - Sat. 8am - 2am SUN. - WED. 8am - 1am Located one mile north of both entrances to Taos Pueblo 1-888-WIN-TAOS (946-8267) 737-0777 Become A Free www.taosmountaincasino.com Cash Club Member And Enjoy Very Casino Pow Wow Phillips 66 Generous Rewards! Entrance Gas Station 777 1 mile Taos Pueblo Pow Wow Slots • Table Games • Video Poker • Lucky 7’s Café July 13-15, 2007 The Taos News Fiestas de Santiago y Santa Ana ❖ 19 Fiestas RICK ROMANCITO Taos artist Ted Egri accompanied the annual appearance of El Vibarón during the Children’s Parade. Traditions Las Fiestas: Our gift to our children By Jerry A. Padilla or amusement. Children love attention from parents and The Taos News in a hectic modern lifestyle, grownups don’t often make enough time to play and interact with their kids. hat gifts can we give to our children Family reunions during fi estas provide an opportu- that they don’t already have? nity for kids to meet and get to know other kids; to see Many of the needs are being their cousins, grandparents, aunts, uncles, padrinos and W provided by parents out of love, compadres in a relaxed setting. Why wait for a wedding just because they are our children. or a funeral to get together as an extended family? The Others wonder how we can compete in their world that good times that evolve from such a gathering of relatives has a plethora of video and computer games, super hero often creates memories that last far longer than those movies and accompanying collector items. Should, or created by the latest popular play thing. can, anything compete with our children’s preference for Remembering the excitement and the anticipation having fun? of roaming the Plaza in youthful abandon to explore Perhaps the best answer is in doing things with our booths, taste special treats, meet friends and hang out to children rather than competing for their time. Keeping watch processions and pronouncements revives some the traditions of the Fiestas of Santiago and Santa Ana of the best of memories. Those who had the privilege of alive may be a gift greatly appreciated by our generation growing up here know what this is all about. of youngsters who eventually will care for children of It wasn’t every day you were allowed to hang out all their own. day or after dark in the town square. It’s still fun waiting The chance to get out as a family to enjoy “becoming around with friends and relatives to fi nd out which children of all ages” opens many avenues of fun and familial bonding worth more than any store-bought toy Traditions continues on Page 22 20 ❖ Fiestas de Santiago y Santa Ana The Taos News ¡Que Viva … Catalina Rio de Fernandez flamenco class … los niños de Taos! … las fiestas de Santa Ana y Santiago! … nuestro communidad ! Centinel Bank Let’s dream together. 512 Paseo del Pueblo Sur • P.O. Box 828 • Taos, NM 87571 (505) 758-6700 The Taos News Fiestas de Santiago y Santa Ana v 21 Fiestas RICK ROMANCITO Having the privilege of growing up here creates some of the best memories of a Taos childhood. Traditions continued from Page 20 sense of identity with pride in our community. These are traditions based on centuries of multi-cultural values prima, or cousin, will win the honor of queen of the and identity. It’s one thing to grow up in a uniquely dif- festivities to represent the community during the next ferent small town, but quite another to understand how year. When the hubbub of vehicular traffi c in the Plaza and why it came to be that way. These fi estas serve to is restricted, hundreds of pedestrians get to enjoy those remind us that traditions and identity as a community other wonderful noises of music, performances, food need to be passed on to each succeeding generation. cooking, laughter and vendors hawking novelties. These The fi estas represent the community’s identity at its festive noises replace the sounds of autos and affi rm, best. Keeping the tradition alive for our children to carry for a few days, that this Plaza really does belong to the on is perhaps one of the best reasons to keep celebrating people. fi estas. What better way to convey this than to get out Most kids are familiar with the food on sale during and enjoy them together. the fi esta as these specialties also are made at home The Hispanic tradition of fi estas honors and throughout the year. But burritos, hamburgers, chichar- celebrates life and being alive. Through all the trials and rones, fried bread with honey seem to taste better eaten tribulations of daily living, time is set aside to honor outdoors in a festive atmosphere. This is a time when those whose exemplary lives gained them sainthood. barbecue is the daily special at home, too. The lives of these saints also teach our children about And how long will the parade be this year? Whose cultural values. The strength in spiritual values is ad- fl oat will win? How many will ride horses this time? dressed as fi estas always begin with a Mass, calling on Will it rain? What new entries will go by in review? God to bless these events during high summer. Jockeying for a position to best view the parades is part One need not compete with popular toys and games, of the fun of being there. Parents, don’t wait too long to fads and trends to get the attention of beloved children. let small children experience the fun of involvement in Taking the time to participate in these fi estas together the Children’s Parade — they grow up so fast and each can help ensure the continued existence of fi estas. This is year of involvement will bring them their own special the time to share pride in how much fun our communi- memories. ty can be together with those who invariably look up to There’s more to fi estas as a gift to our children than and learn from us. The gift of las fi estas for our children fun games. This is a great opportunity to help instill a is a gift of fun, a gift of family bonding and a gift of love. 22 ❖ Fiestas de Santiago y Santa Ana The Taos News WE’RE PROUD TO BE A PART OF THE LOCALCOLOR DURING THE TAOS FIESTAS. NOT YOUR TYPICAL BANKERS. NOT YOUR TYPICAL BANK. www.fcbnm.com ¡Que Vivan Las Fiestas de Taos! Zeke's Auto Supply & Machine Shop TAOS COUNTY'S MOST COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE PARTS SOURCE. HARD TO FIND PARTS? WE CAN GET THEM: RARE PARTS, TRACTOR, HEAVY DUTY, AUTOMOTIVE PAINT, SNOWPLOW AND ALL THE MAJOR NAME BRANDS - SAME DAY SERVICE IN SOME CASES - The Taos News Fiestas de Santiago y Santa Ana ❖ 23 Fiestas Food for Thought et ready for the unforgettable smells and and sometimes with sauce tastes of Taos Fiestas. Icy watermelon juice, Carne, meat (chile con carné — chile with meat) gratifyingly greasy cheeseburgers, burritos, Gchiles, fry bread, sopaipillas, prune pie and Calabacitas, squash posole are all the mouth-watering foods Cervesa, beer, imported and domestic, typically dished out at the little food booths on Taos Plaza during served with lime Fiestas. Chile con carné, chile with meat Green chile, both the color and the spelling, are one of the most notable of Northern New Mexico foods. We Chile colorado, red chile - often strung on string spell chile with an “e” instead of an “i” and say “Christ- in ristras and dried, ground and soaked to mas” when we can’t decide between red or green chile, make red chile opting for both instead. Chile rellenos, green chiles battered, stuffed and Typically, fl our tortillas rather than corn tortillas are used more often in New Mexican food. This relates to fried or grilled the relative isolation of New Mexico from Old Mexico. Chile verde, chile pepper picked while still green; Early cultivation of wheat instead of corn also made for processed into sauces or other tasty dishes the predominance of fl our tortillas here. Chicharrones Some of the typical food you may encounter on , delicious crispy fried squares the Plaza or throughout New Mexico are listed of pork meat below: Chorizo, red chile-fl avored Adovada, red chile-marinated beef or pork sausage Anise, a licorish-tasting seed popular in Spain Cilantro, Mexican parsley Arroz, rice often used in salsas and Biscochito, anise-fl avored pico de gallo sugar cookie Enchiladas, corn tortillas Burrito, rolled fl our tortilla stuffed and rolled with vari- stuffed with a variety ous fi llings and smothered of things, like mashed with red or green chile refried beans, chile, meat Frijoles, beans 24 ❖ Fiestas de Santiago y Santa Ana The Taos News Fiestas Frijoles refritos, Pico de Gallo, refried beans fresh salsa of Flan, Spanish onions, chiles and custard with cilantro carmelized sugar Piñones, pine nuts syrup Pollo, chicken Guacamole, Posole, thick mashed sea- hominy soup with soned avocado meat stock and served as a con- chile diment Salsa, relish or Honey butter, soft- dip frequently of ened butter or margarine combine with honey tomatoes or tomatillos for sopaipillas Sopaipillas, fried bread pillows served with honey Jalapeño, a small pepper that’s usually smokin’ butter hot Stuffed sopaipillas, meat-stuffed pillows Margarita, tequila mixed with triple sec and lime Tamales, cornmeal and fat wrapped, spiced with juice and ice chile-meat Menudo, trip, hominy and chile soup that help Taco, folded corn or fl our tortillas fi lled with meat some hangovers and salad Mole, Mexican sauce, usually for chicken, made Taquitos, cocktail-sized tacos with chile, chocolate and other ingredients Tostadas, corn tortilla fried fl at and topped with Picante, hot and spicy, as a jalapeño is spicy refried beans, meat and salad. ¡Que Vivan Las Fiestas! 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Padilla padres y en un estilo de vivir moderno siempre apurado, El Crepúsculo adultos muchas veces no pueden encontrar el tiempo para jugar y tener interacción con sus hijos. ué regalos les podemos dar a Reuniones de familia durante las fi estas proveen la nuestros hijos que no tienen ya? oportunidad para chicos de encontrar y conocer otros Muchas de sus necesidades que jóvenes; de ver a sus primos, abuelos, tías, tíos, padrinos ¿Q les proveemos como padres son y compadres en un ambiente sin presión. ¿Para qué por amor, solamente porque son esperar para una boda o un entierro para juntarse como nuestros hijos. Otros piensan como podemos competir una familia extendida? Los buenos tiempos que salen de en su mundo que tiene un sinfín de juegos video y de tal reunión de parientes muchas veces crea memorias computadora, películas de superhéroes y objetos que que duran mucho más tiempo que esos creados por el les corresponden para coleccionar. ¿Debe, o puede, algo juguete de la ultima moda. competir con las preferencias de nuestros hijos para Acordándose de la emoción y la anticipación de divertirse? pasearse por la Plaza en abandono juvenil para explorar Tal vez la mejor respuesta es de hacer cosas juntos quioscos, probar bocados especiales, encontrar amigos, con nuestros hijos, en vez de competir por su tiempo. y pasar el tiempo para presenciar procesiones y pronun- Manteniendo las tradiciones de las Fiestas de Santiago y ciamientos revive algunas de las mejores memorias. Esos Santa Ana vivas puede ser un regalo muy apreciado por que tuvieron el privilegio de crecer aquí saben de que se la generación corriente de jóvenes que pronto criarán trata esto. sus hijos propios. No era todos los días que se les permitía pasar el La oportunidad de salir como una familia para gozar tiempo todo el día o después que oscurecía en la plaza “volverse niños de todas edades” abre avenidas para central. Todavía es divertido esperar con amigos y divertimiento y formando enlaces que valen mucho parientes para saber cual prima, ganará el honor de ser la más que cualquier juguete o diversión comprado en una tienda. A los jóvenes les encanta atención de sus Tradiciones continues on Page 28 26 ❖ Fiestas de Santiago y Santa Ana The Taos News Que Viva! Your complete source for Fiesta events, information and calendar of events! 24/7 taosnews.com t The offi cial program for the Fiesta Find the complete Fiesta program online The Taos News Fiestas de Santiago y Santa Ana ❖ 27 Fiestas RICK ROMANCITO Fancy costumes and fun in the sun are all part of Taos Fiestas memories that are cherished for a lifetime. Tradiciones continued from Page 26 orgullo de nuestra comunidad. Estas son tradiciones basadas en siglos de identidad y valores multiculturales. Reina de las festividades para representar la comunidad Es un cosa criarse en un pueblito único y diferente, pero durante el año venidero. Cuando el bullicio del tránsito completamente aparte comprender porqué y cómo de auto en la Plaza es restringido, cienes de caminantes vino a ser así. Estas fi estas sirven para acordarnos que se preparar para gozar esos otros sonidos magnífi cos tradiciones e identidad como comunidad deben ser de música, actuaciones, comida preparándose, risas y traspasados a cada generación que sigue. vendedores publicando sus novedades. Estos sonidos Manteniendo la tradición viva para nuestro hijos festivos reemplazan los sonidos de autos, y reafi rman para que ellos tomen la rienda tal vez es una de las que, por unos cuantos días, que esta Plaza realmente le mejores razones de seguir celebrando fi estas. ¿Qué pertenece a la gente. medio mejor para enseñarles esto que salir y compar- La mayoría de chicos conocen las comidas de venta tirlas juntos? durante las fi estas porque estas especialidades también La tradición hispana de fi estas honra y celebra la se preparan en casa durante todo el año. Pero, burritos, vida y estar vivo. Por todas las tribulaciones y enfado de hamburguesas, chicharrones, y buñuelos con miel, la vida diaria, tiempo se aparta para honrar a esos cuyas parecen saber mejor cuando se comen afuera en un vidas ejemplares les ganaron santidad. Las vidas de estos medioambiente festivo. Este es un tiempo cuando la santos además les enseña a nuestros hijos tocante a va- barbacoa es un especial diario en casa también. lores culturales. La fuerza de valores espirituales se lleva ¿Cuanto durará el desfi le este año? ¿La carroza de a cabo por siempre comenzar con la Misa, aclamando a quién ganará? ¿Cuántos montarán caballos esta vez? Dios que bendiga estos eventos en pleno verano. ¿Va a llover? ¿Habrá algo nuevo esta vez? Buscando la Uno no tiene que competir con juguetes y juegos mejor ventaja para mejor revisar el desfi le es una parte populares, modas y novedades que llaman la atención del divertimiento de andar allí. Padres, no esperen de los hijos. Tomando tiempo para participar en estas demasiado para dejar niños chicos experienciar el gozo fi estas juntos puede asegurar que las fi estas sigan ex- de participar en el Desfi le de los Niños— porque crecen istiendo. Esto es un tiempo para compartir el orgullo en tan rápido que cada año en que participan les traerá sus cual divertido nuestra comunidad puede ser junto con propias memorias especiales. aquellos que siempre sin falta aprenden de nosotros. El Hay más a estas fi estas como regalo a nuestros hijos regalo de las fi estas para nuestros hijos es un regalo de que juegos y divertimiento. Esta es buena oportunidad divertimiento, un regalo de enlace familiar y un regalo para ayudar a enseñarles un sentido de identidad con de amor. 28 ❖ Fiestas de Santiago y Santa Ana The Taos News FRIDAY: The Time Machine 9pm to close • $5 cover w/ ID SATURDAY: Darren Cordova y Calor 9pm to close • $25 advance tickets ¡Que Vivan Las Fiestas! ¡Que Viva Shadows! 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Four rooms of cool toys & games, from pocket money treats to special gifts. fun classes, free weekly events, and play & learning exhibits for all ages. twirl, 225 Camino de la Placita, Taos opposite Our Lady of Guadalupe. www.twirlhouse.com 505.751.1402 twirl TOYS • ARTS • CLASSES • PLAY The Taos News Fiestas de Santiago y Santa Ana ❖ 29 Fiestas Sopaipillas: Favorite Fiesta Fare he recipe most in demand in the 20 400 degrees, it’s obvious why so many people had sad years that Fayne Lutz collected local food fl at little patties so often. how-tos was, by far, the Northern New Lutz’s solution was peanut oil, a candy thermom- T Mexican bread, the sopaipilla. eter and a deep pan. Peanut oil gets the hottest but it These crusty, deep-fried pillows will still smoke, so keep the ventilation fan. Smaller are served as bread and sop up chile and meat juices dough lumps or squares also help the puffi ness, so like the champion crusty bread scoops they are. Over keep the fry bread sizes small, increasing in size as your the years of trial and error, the secret to making light skill increases. Fry up only one or two at a time and puffy sopaipillas turned out to be hot fat, at least 500 keep them warm until you have enough to serve for degrees. Since most deep fat fryers only go up to about the table. Sopaipillas Recipe until consistency of coarse cornmeal. Add La Cocina Restaurant, Taos Plaza remaining ingredients and roll out on a lightly fl oured surface until about 1⁄8 inch Makes about 1 dozen thick. Turn and roll out again. Do not try to handle the 1 tablespoon lard dough very much. 1 cup fl our Cut into three-inch triangles 1 teaspoon baking powder or squares and drop one at a 1⁄2 teaspoon salt time into deep, hot fat, 500 1⁄4 cup buttermilk degrees, if possible. Baste 1⁄4 cup water with a spatula until brown on both sides. 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