2012 Las Fiestas de Santiago y Santa Ana
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2 0 1 2 taosnews.com/Fiestas ¡Bienvenidos! ellow Taoseños year. We congratulate and visitors, our new Reina Juliette on behalf Peralta and her Princ- of the Taos esas, as well as the Fiesta Council honorees for this year’s IF would like to invite you Fiestas and wish them to join us in celebrating well in representing 100 years of Statehood Taos in all that they do. during our annual 2012 We thank each and Las Fiestas de Santiago y every one for your Santa Ana. generosity and help Las Fiestas is the coming together because without the support of the of generations to enjoy good com- entire Taos community we would not pany, cultural music, great food and be able to continue with is age old most importantly to celebrate this tradition. The annual Las Fiestas de rich tradition. A tradition that honors Santiago y Santa Ana belongs to the the tri-cultural uniqueness of Taos people of Taos and the Taos Fiesta that has developed over the last four Council is honored to serve as stew- centuries. This festivity is a wonder- ards for you and your Fiesta. ful opportunity for all of us to unite We invite you and our visitors to in fellowship and a special time for visit the many cultural and historic families and friends to come together sites throughout the beautiful com- and enjoy each other on the Historic munity of Taos and wish everyone a Taos Plaza. safe and festive Fiestas Weekend. ¡Dios We give thanks for the many bless- los bendiga y Que vivan Las Fiestas! ings that have been bestowed upon us during the past year and ask God’s Joseph Quintana grace in preparing us for yet another President, Taos Fiestas Council Contents 2011 Reina’s Farewell 6 Princesa Lucero 21 2012 Reina’s Welcome 8 Princesa Martínez 22 From the Mayor’s Office 10 Princesa Medina 23 From the County Commission 10 Princesa Muñoz 24 From the Intergov.Council 12 List of Sponsors 26 Welcome from Taos Pueblo 12 Reina’s past 28 Invitation from the Fiesta Council 14 Fiesta Council 30 Schedule of Events 16 Memories of Fiestas past 32 Royal Court Profiles 18 Grand Marshal Pat Delozier 36 Reina Peralta 20 In loving memory: Frutoso López 38
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taosnews.com/Fiestas 2 0 1 2 2 0 1 2 taosnews.com/Fiestas Familia, amigos, y miembros de nuestra comunidad he time Vigil for always being has come there for me when I to bid fare- needed him; you’re well to my the best. A special reign as La thank you to Tim TReina de Las Fiestas Romero for having de Santiago y Santa the time and pa- Ana por el año dos mil tience to teach Tony once. and I the dance, La The honor be- Varsoviana. stowed on me has To my court, I am been an unforgettable grateful to my Princ- and blessed experi- esas, Bianca and ence. It has enriched Jenni, for accompa- and inspired me to nying me throughout pursue all of my life’s the year and making goals. The beautiful and special this experience unforgettable and memories will be cherished forever. filled with laughter. Princesas Bianca Silva, Jenni Medina Also thank you to the families of and I have learned that keeping these amazing girls for your help the traditions, religion and other and support. customs of our Spanish culture are Furthermore, I want to thank the very important as we participated many sponsors who supported us in the many festivities in Taos and with their monetary donations. And other surrounding communities. We of course, from the 2011 Royal Fiesta represented Taos with great pride Court we would like to express our and genuine respect for each event. love and gratitude to three out- My biggest thank you goes standing women: Evangeline “Van- to my parents, Johnny and Lor- gie” Romero, Sonya Romero, and raine Vásquez. My mom’s words of Elma Vigil who cared for us girls as encouragement and praise have their daughters. Also to the Taos Fi- always given me the strength to be esta Council, for making the annual the young lady I am today. I want to Taos Fiestas a fun festivity for all to thank my dad for all the work he did enjoy, thank you for all your hard on the float to make sure my court work and dedication in keeping our and I were represented like royalty. traditions alive. To my brothers Gabriel and Reynal- Lastly, I extend my best wishes do and their families, thank you for to the 2012 Royal Court. You have hauling the float to all the different such a beautiful traditional honor parades and decorating it to perfec- bestowed upon you. I wish you girls tion. I am also very appreciative for the best of luck! my grandparents Tito and Florida Muchisimas Gracias por todo y Archuleta, my god-parents Lloyd ¡Que Vivan Las Fiestas de Santiago y and Grace Rivera and my great aunt Santa Ana! and uncle, Joe and Ruth Rodríguez, Anna Eloisa Vasquez for their help and support. A heart- La Reina de Las Fiestas felt appreciation to my escort Tony de Taos 2011
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2 0 1 2 taosnews.com/Fiestas Welcome to the 2012 Las Fiestas de Santiago y Santa Ana ienvenidos a Las supportive friends and my family, Fiestas de Taos! my beautiful sisters, and especially Gracias a todos my parents, Dina and Joey Peralta. ¡ por la oportunidad a I also would like to thank Arsenio servir como La Reina and Kathy Córdova for preserving De LasB Fiestas De Santiago y Santa the traditions of Los Pastores and Ana por el ano del dos mil doce. I am for allowing my family and me to extremely blessed and honored to partake in it. A big thank you goes to represent my family, my church, my the community of Taos for spon- culture and the beautiful commu- soring and supporting me and my nity of Taos, New Mexico. I accept court. And most importantly, thank the title as La Reina and promise to you to the Taos Fiesta Council for uphold this position to the best of presenting me with this amazing my ability. opportunity. I look forward to an amazing May God watch over us and bless year with my court, Andra Lucero, us while we make our own foot- Santana Martínez, Sonrisa Medina prints in the history of Taos. and Leeandra Muñoz, and repre- Muchisimas gracias, y senting Taos at the various events in ¡Que Vivan Las Fiesta de Santiago Northern New Mexico. These girls Y Santa Ana! are already very special to me and Sincerely, Juliette Elizabeth I know we will make it a fun and Rebekah Peralta fantastic year. La Reina de Las Fiestas I would like to thank my very de Taos 2012
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2 0 1 2 taosnews.com/Fiestas From the Mayor’s Office s mayor of the that heritage and culture. town of Taos, I Traditionally, the Fiestas de welcome you to Taos is a time when the local join us during the Taoseños are invited to put Fiestas de Taos aside their labor for the week- celebrationA July 20-22. end and enjoy the leisure of This past year was an the cultural Fiesta celebration. ongoing challenge for all in the This year’s ceremonies will Taos area due to the economic be particularly interesting as recession, but we continue to organizers pay special atten- progress as a community and tion to the dress, activities and welcome over a million visitors each year traditions of Fiestas gone by. to the traditions that have been part of Attendees can expect a town celebra- our Northern New Mexico hospitality for tion with great food, music and perfor- several hundred years. mances from some of Taos’ most talented During 2012, Taos has been awarded — and this guide is a good place to start in wonderful “best of” travel and lifestyle learning all that is offered. designations by respected, international A historic parade (including El Vibaron media entities such as Smithsonian Maga- as part of the Children’s Parade), mariachi, zine, Forbes, Vogue.com, Smart Money, Tio Vivo (an historic, traditional merry-go- CNN Travel, The Today Show, The New York round) and traditional dances will be some Times, The Wall Street Journal, Huffington of the highlights of the three-day event. I Post and Shape Magazine (you can read encourage everyone to come celebrate about them all on www.Taos.org). with us, enjoy Taos and the Fiestas. And all of them talk about our heritage To learn more, please visit www.Fiestas- and culture as a mainstay of our appeal. It’s deTaos.com and www.Taos.org. something we treasure and actively pre- Mayor Darren M. Cordova serve, and Fiestas de Taos is a major core of Town of Taos From the Taos County Commission ienvenidos fellow that Taos County has become Taoseños and known for. Taos County, per- friends! On behalf haps more so than any place of the Taos County in the world, reflects a careful Board of County balance of tradition and Commissioners,B elected progress, preserving values officials and county staff, I held sacred while welcoming would like to welcome you to new perspectives and ways of Taos County, and to extend life. Please join us in celebrat- an invitation to join in the ing 100 years of New Mexico 2012 Fiestas de Santiago y Santa Ana! The statehood. celebration of the Fiestas is truly a time of Thank you to the Fiesta Council for commemoration and tradition that has its keeping our traditions alive. And finally, roots deep within northern New Mexico thank you to the residents of Taos County history. Now more than ever, we must take and our guests who, through their partici- advantage of opportunities like the Fiestas pation, always make our Fiestas memora- to come together, put our differences ble. ¡Que Vivan las Fiestas de Taos, la Reina aside, and celebrate life in the midst of our y las Princesas! majestic mountains and rich traditions. With gratitude, This year’s theme: “Honoring 100 years of Joe Mike Duran, Chairman, statehood — Everybody is somebody in Board of County Commissioners New Mexico,” epitomizes the way of life of Taos County
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2 0 1 2 taosnews.com/Fiestas 11 From the Intergovernmental Council elcome Taos County, town of Red Taoseños River, town of Taos, vil- and visitors lage of Angel Fire, village of on behalf Eagle Nest, village of Questa, of all the village of Taos Ski Valley, Welected and appointed offi- Picuris Pueblo, Taos Pueblo, cials of the Intergovernmen- Peñasco Independent School tal Council of the Enchanted District, Questa Indepen- Circle to Las Fiestas de Taos. dent School District, Taos Fiestas are a tradition that, Municipal School District, over the last four centuries, and the University of New has passed from generation to genera- Mexico-Taos. Our sincere thanks to the tion as a way to preserve Taos’ rich cul- Taos Fiesta Council for its tireless efforts tures. This year we also honor 100 years in maintaining this time-honored event. of statehood. ¡Muchas Gracias! This festivity is a wonderful opportu- Welcome! ¡Bienvenidos! Hee-Ya-Ho! nity for fellowship and unity. We invite ¡Que vivan Las Fiestas de Taos! our visitors to tour and enjoy the many Barbara L. Wiard, cultural and historic sites throughout the Chairperson Intergovernmental Enchanted Circle and receive the cariños Council of the Enchanted Circle of our citizens and communities. Mayor Pro-Tem, Village Thank you from our 13 members: of Taos Ski Valley Welcome Statement from Taos Pueblo elcome! Taos starting around 7 a.m. Our Pueblo would annual feast, in addition to like to join honoring our traditions, is a the town trade fair that has a his- Wof Taos and surrounding tory going back centuries, communities in welcom- when we traded with other ing everyone to the annual Indian tribes and later with town of Taos Fiestas. The non-Indians. Our Pueblo has Fiestas are a time when we been inscribed as a World join our neighbors in cel- Rick Romancito Heritage Site by the United ebration and to give thanks Gov. Laureano B. Romero. Nations as a place of signifi- for living in a special place: cance worldwide. the Taos Valley, the ancestral UNESCO has recognized and continuing home for Taos Pueblo for its living the Taos Pueblo people. culture, which we continue We would also like to to practice as we have for invite everyone to visit Taos centuries. We hope you will Pueblo July 25 and 26 when be able to visit and join us we celebrate our Santiago on these joyous occasions. and Santa Ana feast days. Kee nah soo Goo yah! Let’s all On these days we will be have an enjoyable time! doing our corn dances, Rick Romancito Contact us at 758-1028, War Chief Benito M. which begin around 2 p.m. 758-9593 or visit our website, Sandoval. We celebrate our main www.taospueblo.com. feast day of San Geronimo on Sept. 30 Governor Laureano B. Romero and on that day we hold our foot races War Chief Benito M. Sandoval
12 taosnews.com/Fiestas 2 0 1 2 2 0 1 2 taosnews.com/Fiestas 13 Invitation
The Taos Fiesta Council cordially invites you to attend the following 2012 Fiesta Events.
Friday, July 20, 2012 u Official Fiesta Opening Sunday, July 22, 2012 u Fiesta Mass & Taos Plaza u Historical Parade Crowning of Queen 7:30 p.m. Paseo del Pueblo Sur Our Lady of Guadalupe Saturday, July 21, 2012 Noon Church u Children’s Parade 5:30 p.m. Enos García Elementary to Taos Plaza 10 a.m.
¡Que Vivan las Fiestas! ¡Que Viva Taos!
Roots, Heritage, Traditions, Culture, Friendships — One weekend that represents all that makes Taos special. Enjoy the Weekend and Be Safe.
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14 taosnews.com/Fiestas 2 0 1 2 2 0 1 2 taosnews.com/Fiestas 15 Tina Larkin The 2012 Reina de las Fiestas contestants sit outside the Taos Convention Center in their ‘pink lemonade’ dresses before heading back into the Royal Pageant for the impromptu questions on June 16. Taos Fiesta Council 2012 Plaza Entertainment Schedule Friday, July 20 Saturday, July 21 Sunday, July 22 Noon-12:30 p.m. 8-9 p.m. 9-10 a.m. Spanish Soundtrack Morning Prayer: Christian St. Francis Choir 12:30-1:30 p.m. Ministerial Alliance 10-11 a.m. TBD Izcalli In Nanantzin 9-10 a.m. 11 a.m.-Noon (Canza Azteca) Taos County Evangelical Dickie Córdova y La Pleve 1:30-2:30 p.m. Christian Worship Team Noon El Trío Los Gallos 10-10:30 a.m. Historical Parade 2:30-3:30 p.m. Children’s Parade Noon-1 p.m. Rita Tafoya y Michael Rael 10:30-11 a.m. Audrey Davis Trio 3:30-4 p.m. Mariachi Encantadoras 1-2 p.m. Niños Bailadores del Río Grande Antonio Reyna 4-5 p.m. 11 a.m.-noon Bad Boys 2-2:15 p.m. Catalina Río Fernandez & Noon-1p.m. Special Community Flamenco Nuevo México Grupo XS – Phoenix, Arizona Presentation 5-6 p.m. 1-2 p.m. 2:15-3:15 p.m. Trío Los Amigos Legacy of Santa Fé Dwayne Ortega Band de New Mexico 2-3 p.m. 3:15-4:15 p.m. 5:30-6:45 p.m. Los Zapateados The Legacy Band of Fiesta Mass: 3-4 p.m. Suave Colorado Springs Our Lady of Guadalupe 4-5 p.m. 4:15-5:15 p.m. 6:45-7 p.m. Baile Español Severo y Grupo Fuego Procession to Plaza 5-6 p.m. 5:15-6:30 p.m. with Mariachi Encantadoras Ernestine Romero y Darren Córdova y Calor del Río Grande Malsangre 6:30-7 p.m. 6-7 p.m. 6-7 p.m. Baile Ilusión Mariachi Calor Mystic Dance Team 7-8 p.m. Mystic Dance Team 7– p.m. Closing Ceremonies 7-8 p.m. 8-9 p.m. Tres Equis Opening Ceremonies on Taos Plaza 9-10 p.m. * Italicized performers have The Tanya Griego Band donated their time, talent and perfor- 8-10 p.m. mance to the community. The council Mariachi Encantadoras 10 p.m. – Plaza Closes thanks each of them for their generos- ity. Schedule is subject to change. del Río Grande Up-to-date information can be found 10– p.m. Plaza closes at www.fiestasdetaos.com
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2 0 1 2 taosnews.com/Fiestas 17 2012 Fiesta Royal Court
Tina Larkin Princesa Andra Gloria Bernadette Lucero, Princesa Leeandra Corina Stephania Muñoz, Reina Juliette Elizabeth Rebekah Peralta, Princesa Santana Autumn Angelina Martínez and Princesa Sonrisa Rachel Cecilia Medina.
18 taosnews.com/Fiestas 2 0 1 2 ¡QUE VIVAN LAS FIESTAS! Taos County Wishes Everyone A Happy, Fun & Safe 2012 Fiestas! Honoring 100 years of statehood - Everybody is somebody in New Mexico
What were the most important events of New Mexico’s first 100 years of statehood? YOU CHOOSE! 9 1916 - Pancho Villa’s troops raid Columbus. 1944 - Navajo Code Talkers distinguish A massive Punitive Expedition into Mexico, themselves for development of unbreakable code. headed by Gen. Black Jack Pershing, ensued. It 1945 - More than 100 Nazi scientists and involved the first tactical use of aircraft. A state engineers, along with V-2 rocket parts, shipped park museum in Columbus tells a good story. to Alamogordo Bombing Range, which became 1926 - Route 66, the much celebrated White Sands Missile Range, in what was known “Mother Road” from Chicago to Los Angeles, as “Operation Paperclip.” White Sands ranchers, provides many people with their first view of New removed from their property in 1942, will remain Mexico and gave tourism a big boost. permanently disposed of their land. World’s first nuclear device exploded at Trinity Site. 1928 - Oil is discovered near Hobbs. The Spanish had found insufficient gold, silver and 1946 - U.S. Rep. Georgia Lusk, D-Carlsbad, copper to make New Mexico worth much to was the first woman elected to statewide office. them, but oil soon became New Mexico’s biggest Members of Congress ran at large. moneymaker. 1947 - Roswell Army Air Force Base issues 1930 - Dr. Robert Goddard is convinced news release claiming it captured a flying disk. by Charles Lindbergh to move his rocket testing 1950 - Smokey Bear rescued from forest fire to the vast expanses of New Mexico. His many in Lincoln County. Becomes national symbol. successful experiments earn him the title “father of rocketry.” 1960 - Interstate highway system begins in New Mexico. Brings many more tourists. 1934 - It is said that during the Great Depression, the newly incorporated Town of Taos 1966 - New Mexico’s fourth capital building started the Fiestas for Santiago (St. James) and dedicated. Nicknamed “The Roundhouse.” Santa Ana (St. Anne.) 1973 - Albuquerque International Balloon 1940 - Milton “Doc” Noss claims to have Fiesta inaugurated in a dirt parking lot. Has grown discovered a huge storehouse of gold at Victorio into the world’s largest and most photographed Peak, very near what is now Spaceport America. ballooning event. The Army later closed the area for Alamogordo 1974 - Very Large Array telescope system Bombing Range. Noss never could retrieve the begun on St. Augustine Plains, near Socorro. gold he claimed, but stories have persisted of government excavation of the hill. It became a 1988 - Waste Isolation Pilot Plant opened topic of the Watergate hearings. near Carlsbad to handle low-level transuranic waste. Safety record outstanding. 1941 - New Mexico National Guard activated and shipped to the Philippines. 2005 - Spaceport America groundbreaking as a joint project of the state of New Mexico and 1942 - 1,800 New Mexico Guard troops Virgin Galactic. The project fulfills longtime were surrendered on Bataan Peninsula. Half died dreams of many in the Las Cruces business and on the “Death March” and “Hell Ships,” and in educational community. Japanese work camps. 2010 - Susana Martinez elected New 1943 - Manhattan Project locates in Los Mexico’s first woman governor and the first female Alamos on secret mission. Hispanic governor in the nation. Send this section with your answers to The Taos County Office of Community Development 105 Albright Street Suite B, Taos NM 87571. (We will tally the answers and announce your favorites in the Taos News)
2 0 1 2 taosnews.com/Fiestas 19 La Reina Juliette Elizabeth Rebekah Peralta a Reina and orthodontics. de las “I’d like to become a Fiestas pediatric dentist,” she de Taos, said. Juliette Peralta enjoys ElizabethL Rebekah reading, laughing Peralta, is 16 years and having fun with old and will be a her friends, and loves 2013 Taos High spending time with School graduate. her sisters. She is an honors stu- La Reina is the dent and has been daughter of Dina a member of Junior and Joey Peralta of Senate, Student Taos. Her maternal Council and the grandparents are New Mexico Association of Student Virginia and Urban Romero Jr. Her Council. paternal grandparents are Liz and “If I get to be Reina, I’ll do my best Alfred Peralta. to inspire young girls to run in future After the ceremony, la Reina men- years,” she said the day before the tioned Vangie Romero as an inspira- pageant. “I’d like to inspire boys too, so tion and thanked her. She said that they become escorts.” she had bonded really well with her Peralta is proud to be a member of princesas. the Our Lady of Guadalupe Church “I look forward to spending time community and the youth group. She with them,” La Reina said. “And I feel has been involved for many years in honored to have the privilege of repre- Los Pastores, a nine-day celebration senting Taos.” and play that is performed each year La Reina will be crowned on Friday, in December, right before Christmas. July 20 at 5:30 p.m. in Our Lady of Gua- She plans to attend Adams State dalupe Church during the Fiesta Mass. University to study child psychology —Teresa Dovalpage Juliette’s Sponsors Urban Jr. & Virginia Romero Farmers’ Insurance Taos Mountain Casino Art & Binnie Coca Peralta’s Cleaners/ Alfred & Jasmine Peralta & Alex Kingery Denise & Scott McLlvenna Elizabeth Peralta Antonio Cruz Robert & Cleo Coca Ruben M Baca & Laura P Tammy Martínez Viva Sports Archuleta Archuleta Family Mariana Prieto Meregildo & Debra Martínez Reflections of Beauty Dina Peralta Gilbert & Rose Martínez Benjie Apodaca Jenna Peralta Eric Fresquez Laurie Weathers David & Valerie Weaver Arsenio & Kathryn Córdova Mason Weathers Joey Peralta Paul & Claireen Espinoza & Nicholas Weathers David & Teddie Santistevan Family Laura & Eric Withers Urban III & Amy Romero Ted, Cindy, Sara & Jenni Medina Ally Valerio Mr & Mrs Adelaido T. Romero & Bobby Jo & Mary Spears Jacqualin Withers Family Brenda J. Struck Megan & Elizabeth Withers Major Dennis L Santistevan Desert Rose Bookkeeping Marissa Romero Bud’s Flowers taosnews.com/Fiestas 20 2 0 1 2 Princesa Andra Gloria Bernadette Lucero ndra enjoys swimming, Gloria playing volleyball and Bernadette basketball as a Taos Lucero Lady Tiger, as well as is 17 hiking, hunting and yearsA old and will dancing flamenco. be a 2013 Taos High Lucero goes to Our School graduate. She Lady of Guadalupe has participated in Church regularly and Mariachi el Tigre and partakes in youth has taken guitar and groups and Bible chorus classes. studies. Lucero has enjoyed She plans to attend the experience of being the University of New a contestant and preparing herself for Mexico to pursue a career in medicine the pageant. “I have learned a great deal and health sciences and, later on, to about preserving our culture and tradi- become a pharmacist. tions,” she said. “It has also helped me She is the daughter of Reine and build self-confidence.” Arthur Lucero of Taos. Her maternal She is an active member of the Health grandparents are Lucy and Paul Casias. Occupation Students of America Club Her paternal grandparents are the late and other leadership clubs sponsored Gloria and Abran Lucero. by Taos High. An energetic athlete, she —Teresa Dovalpage Andra’s Sponsors Torres Auto Body Inc. Guadalajara Grill A & R Collision Center Taos Tack & Pet Supply Inc. Mattress Mary/ Sleep Sanctuary Taos Herb Company Floyd D. Martinez Inc. 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Her paternal She enjoys baking, being outdoors grandparents are Theodora and Alfonso skiing, four-wheeling, camping, hiking, Martinez. rafting and swimming, and has been involved for several years with Mystic — Teresa Dovalpage Santana’s Sponsors Grandma Teddye Martínez Family Debra Mondragón Alonso & Renee Mondragón Casa De Colores Painting Repairs Della Coca Melvin & Virginia Valencia Robert, Valerie, Caitlyn, & Kevin Margarita P. Quintana Auntie Cindy Gallegos & Rogers Martin Dimas & Vanessa Ortiz Christopher Torres Uniloader Chavez Fine Jewelers Daniel R. Trujillo Mary Jane’s JT Troth Ray, Gina, Reyes, Crystal, Angel, Vigil Irons Works Carlos Castillo & Trinity Padilla Bernadine, Eric, & Emileo Eric Flores Faust’s Transportation DeHerrera Rose Rodríguez Daniel, Krystal, Angelika, & Mia Jonathan & Natalie Evans Kesha Dudley Dennis & Frances Cruz Dino Fresquez & Alice Vigil Atzimba Z. 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onrisa Ra- el Tigre. chel Cecilia Princesa Medina Medina is loves reading, sing- 19 years old ing and playing the and cur- violin. She enjoys Srently attends New meeting new people Mexico State Univer- and seeking out new sity. “Being away for and exciting op- a year has reinforced portunities – such as the idea of how im- participating in the portant it is for me to pageant. “My parents be in touch with our encouraged me to culture,” she said. be a contestant,” she She plans to become a mechani- said. “I am in my second semester cal engineer, with a minor in aero- in college, and it was good to come nautical engineering. back and be part of this wonderful A 2011 Taos High School Gradu- experience.” ate, she was a member of the honor She is the daughter of Beatrice roll. During her junior and senior Miera and Leonardo Adelmo Me- years, Medina participated in both dina of Taos. Her maternal grand- the Health Occupation Students of parents are Flora and Eli Miera. Her America and the Envirothon Club. paternal grandparents are Juanita She was also a member of the Lady and the late Roberto Medina. Tigers junior varsity and varsity soc- cer team, and a violinist of Mariachi — Teresa Dovalpage
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2 0 1 2 taosnews.com/Fiestas 23 Princesa Leeandra Corina Stephania Muñoz eeandra to pursue a career Corina in literature and Stephania elementary edu- Muñoz is cation. “I’d like to 18 years become an English Lold and a 2012 Taos teacher someday,” High School gradu- she said. ate. She is an honors Muñoz credits her student and has par- late father as a great ticipated in Junior role model in her Senate, where she life. “He has always held the title of class been in the back of secretary. my mind as an inspi- Muñoz was ac- ration,” she said. tively involved in the Princesa Muñoz drama club and choir classes. “I love is the daughter of Wanda and the reading, singing, dancing, acting, late John Muñoz Jr. of Ranchos de drawing and painting,” she said, Taos. Her maternal grandparents are adding that she likes spiders too. “I Magdalena and Blas Romero. Her believe that all people are closely paternal grandparents are Shirley connected, like in a spider web,” she Gutiérrez and John Muñoz Sr. said. She plans to attend UNM-Taos —Teresa Dovalpage
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1989 memories continued from Page 32 and shared with their friends the fes- tivities of Santiago and Santa Ana,” Vigil emcee for this year’s pageant, enjoys said. “Then they would go to Taos Pueblo taking part in the traditions that are and visit their comadres and compadres. unique to the Taos Fiestas. “I really like The beauty of the festivities was that to participate in the Fiesta Mass and they included our American Indian, New the marchas that take place during the Mexican and Spanish roots.” local celebrations,” he said. “But it goes Joseph Quintana, the current council beyond Taos; I also enjoy traveling to president, considers the Fiestas a special neighboring communities to celebrate occasion for him and his family. “It’s the their Fiestas and making friendships that perfect time to reconnect with friends last a lifetime.” that we see only once a year, during the Theresa Trujillo has been a council celebrations,” he said. “We get together member since her daughter, LeAndra and enjoy each other’s company again.” Medina, was crowned Reina de las Fiestas He decided to get more involved with the in 1992. “It was a wonderful experience Fiesta Council in order to give back to watching her in the parade and seeing the community and make sure that the how other young girls looked up to her,” Fiestas tradition goes on forever. she recalls. Trujillo also remembers how “My fondest memories of the Fiestas LeAndra’s father, Manuel Medina, whose have to do with the celebrations in the family owns the concrete plant Robert Taos Plaza,” he said. “That’s where they Medina & Sons, made a huge float with started and they shouldn’t move away one of the company trucks. “We had the from it.” reina, the princesas and even the maria- The council strives to preserve the chis on the truck, as part of the parade,” tri-cultural tradition of the Fiestas de she said. “It was both memorable and Taos. “We have good company, music, fun.” culture, food and history, all together in Tanya Vigil, a third-generation Ta- one wonderful celebration,” Quintana soseña, remembers that her mother and said. “The Fiestas are one of our richest aunts waited for the Fiestas all year and cultural community events.” had special dresses made for the occa- ¡Que vivan las Fiestas, present and sion. “They would ride in from Ranchos past, de Santiago y Santa Ana! to the Taos Plaza in a horse and a carriage —Teresa Dovalpage
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