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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 FI 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 Staff ROBIN MARTIN, OWNER n CHRIS BAKER, PUBLISHER n JOAN LIVINGSTON, EDITOR n CHRIS WOOD, ADVERTISING MANAGER ANDY JONES, SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR n MARIlyN M. OLSEN, DESIGNER n VIRGINIA L. CLARK, COPY EDITOR MICHELLE GUTIERREZ, PRODUCTION MANAGER COVER DESIGN: MARILYN OLSEN n COVER PHOTOGRAPH: 2012 FIESTA COURT. PHOTO BY TINA LARKIN 4 TAOSNEWS.COM/FIESTAS 2 0 1 2 2 0 1 2 TAOSNEWS.COM/FIESTAS 5 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. 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Denne 2 0 1 2 TAOSNEWS.COM/FIESTAS 7 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 8 TAOSNEWS.COM/FIESTAS 2 0 1 2 7KHROGHVWFRPPXQLW\IHVWLYDOLQWKHFRQWLQHQWDO8QLWHG6WDWHV )UHH(QWHUWDLQPHQW+LVWRULF3OD]D For a complete listing of events, 6HSWHPEHU visit us on www.santafefiesta.org Pre-Fiesta Show Historical Lecture La Merienda (Fashion Show) 3PM / Sat., Aug. 25 6 PM / Wed., Sept. 5 3 pm / Sat., Sept. 8 Free Entertainment History Museum James A. Little Theatre Santa Fe Plaza Auditorium Sponsored by: Sponsored by New Mexico La Sociedad Folklorica Fiesta Fine Arts and Crafts Market History Museum 9 am - 5 pm Palace of the Governors Gran Baile Labor Day weekend 505-476-5200 7:30 pm / Sat., Sept.* 8 Sept. 1, 2 and 3 Santa Fe Convention Center Santa Fe Plaza Pregón de La Fiesta 6 am / Fri., Sept. 7 Solemn Procession Mariachi Extravaganza Rosario Chapel 9:30 am / Sun., Sept.