LAS FIESTAS DE SANTIAGO Y SANTA ANA July 18-20, 2008 The Taos News ▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖ Virginia L. Clark, Special Sections Editor Contents Marilyn M. Olsen, Designer/Chief Paginator Joan Livingston, Copy Editor Robin Martin, Owner Chris Baker, Publisher Gerald Garner Jr., Editor Joanne Crass, Advertising Manager Mel James, Advertising Production Manager Ray Seale, Production, Technology and Web Director Kathleen Weinzetl, Comptroller David Atkins, Circulation Manager Megan Avina ❖ BIENVENIDOS ❖ The Taos News, 2008 La Reina de Las Fiestas 4 P.O. Box 3737, ❖ ❖ Taos NM 87571 ADIOS Published by 2007 La Reina de Las Fiestas 4 El Crepúsculo, Inc. ©The Taos News ❖ REETINGS ❖ Sucesor de G El Crepúsculo fundado Fiesta Council 6 en 1834 por 6 el Padre Antonio Taos Pueblo José Martínez Town of Taos 8 Web site: www.taosnews.com Taos County 8 All departments: 9 575-758-2241 Inter-Governmental Council Editorial fax: ❖ ❖ 575-758-3026 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Advertising Fax: Parades and entertainment 10 575-758-9647 ❖ ROYAL COURT ❖ On the cover: The Royal Court Profi les 14 at San Francisco de 20 Asís Church in Sponsors Ranchos de Taos. ❖ ❖ Photograph TRADITIONS by Megan Avina Las Fiestas de Taos 22 Cover Design: Taos patron saints 26 Marilyn M. Olsen Precious memories 30 2 ❖ FIESTAS DE SANTIAGO Y SANTA ANA THE TAOS NEWS Home of the Breakfast Burrito A Family Owned and Operated Taos Tradition… 25 YEARS OF SUPERIOR SERVICE 1983~2008 New Mexican and American Favorites 819 Paseo del Pueblo Sur • 758-4142 6am - 9pm on Mon. - Thurs. • 6:30am - 10pm on Fri. & Sat. • 6:30am - 2pm on Sundays Package Liquor Store Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10 AM 10 PM Fri. - Sat. 10 AM 11 PM • Sunday Noon - 9 PM Fiestas Specials ¡Que Vivan Las Fiestas! Located behind El Taoseño Restaurant & Lounge Huge Parking Lot Have Dinner at El Taoseño, then take home your favorite night cap. 758-9101 THE TAOS NEWS FIESTAS DE SANTIAGO Y SANTA ANA ❖ 3 ▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖ Welcome to the 2008 Las Fiestas de Santiago y Santa Ana Bienvenidos a Taos, from school and that has and will Gracias a todos por la oportunidad make this experience so much more a servir como La Reina De Las Fiestas enjoyable. They are wonderful and De Santiago y Santa Ana por el ano caring young ladies and I know we del dos mil ocho. I feel honored to will represent Taos well. display this title because it is a I would like to thank the representation of Taos, a place of people of Taos, for keeping the many wonderful traditions, cul- traditions alive. I want to thank all tures and religions. It is important the sponsors and supporters that for all our traditions to be contin- have been there for me and my ued and I am very proud to do this princesas. I especially want to thank along with my court. my parents, Francisco and Pamela The youth is also very impor- Martínez, my sister and my broth- tant in our community; they are Megan Avina ers and the families of my court. the future of Taos. They need examples to follow They have done a wonderful job bringing us up. and teachers to learn from. All too many times I I also want to thank the Taos Fiesta Council, our see the youth heading in the wrong direction and sponsors, Evangeline ‘Vangie’ Romero, Elma Vigil the people they listen to the most are the young and Sonya Romero for their guidance. adults. I am very involved with the youth and I Gracias y ¡Que vivan Las Fiestas de Santiago y cannot wait to work more with the youth as La Santa Ana! Sincerely, Reina. I am truly looking forward to this year with my Amogene Olaya Fátima Martínez princesas. Tanya, Sue, Kaitlyn, and I are all friends La Reina de las Fiestas de Taos 2008 2007 Fiestas Queen farewell Bienvenidos a Taos, Taos Fiesta Council for making This past year, being La Reina everything possible and suc- de Taos 2007, has been one of cessful; the Fiesta Royal Court the most incredible and unbe- sponsors Evangeline Romero, lievable experiences of my life. Elma Vigil, and Sonya Romero When the year fi rst began I had for dedicating so much of their no idea how much of an impact time and effort always being this would have on me, but as La there with us; and of course my Reina I have come to truly ap- Princesas Leah Abeyta, Felicity preciate my culture, religion and Gallegos, Samantha Lucero, and the magnifi cence of Taos. With Alysia Martínez who have become all of the different ethnicities and like another family to me. They traditions we Taoseños have, I have been so encouraging, fun, would not have been more proud dedicated, and was the best court to represent any other town, nor anyone could ask for. would I have wanted to. I have Megan Avina I would fi nally like to wish the met so many people, attended multiple fi estas and best of luck to the upcoming 2008 Fiesta Court. I events throughout Northern New Mexico, been know they will have an unforgettable journey and a role model for the youth of the community, and experience, and will enjoy our great community connected with my religion and traditions. by being a part of such a wonderful tradition and On behalf of my court I would like to express representing the many cultures and traditions that my gratitude to the many people that helped make up the splendor of this town. make this year so memorable. I fi rst want to thank Que Dios los bendiga y gracias por la oportunidad. my parents Bob and Alice Romero, my brother ¡Que vivan Las Fiestas De Santiago Y Santa Ana! and sister, and the parents of my court who were Sincerely, always helpful and supportive of us; our caballeros, Ana-Alicia Romero who were there with us at many of our events; the La Reina de las Fiestas de Taos 2007 4 ❖ FIESTAS DE SANTIAGO Y SANTA ANA THE TAOS NEWS Que Vivan Las Fiestas de Taos! 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We thank God for 99th birthday in June of this the many blessings that have year and my Great Aunt (my been bestowed upon us over grandmother’s sister) Doña the past years and ask God’s María Elojia Santistevan de grace in preparing us for yet Kloster celebrated her 93rd another year. birthday in April. They are Fiestas are a tradition two living legends and a true passed from generation to testament to our past. generation, a way of preserv- We invite our visitors ing the rich cultures that have to tour and visit the many developed in Taos over the last cultural and historic sites four centuries. This festivity is throughout Taos and receive a wonderful opportunity for all with open arms, the cariño of of us to unite in fellowship. It’s our community. a special time for families, friends, and visitors to ¡Dios les bendiga! ¡Que vivan Las Fiestas! come together and enjoy one another’s company, as well as taste delicious foods, listen to traditional Cariñosamente, music and view the many talented people that are performing throughout the weekend. The theme for 2008 is: “Refl ecting on the Don Francisco Trujillo II Past” / “Recordando el Pasado.” My Great Aunt President Doña Carolina Santistevan Rael de Domínguez Taos Fiesta Council, Inc. Welcome! Rick Romancito Rick Romancito 2008 Taos Pueblo Governor Paul T. Martinez 2008 Taos Pueblo War Chief Luis Romero From the Pueblo of Taos traditions are continued in honor and respect of The Taos Pueblo Governor and War Chief the surrounding communities and patron saints. wish to join the neighboring communities of Taos May we be blessed with peace and happiness to welcome visitors and friends to the annual Fies- during the Feast of Santiago and Santa Ana. tas on July 25 and 26. This celebration is in honor of the patron saints, Santiago and Santa Ana. It is an opportunity to celebrate the richness and beauty of the cultural diversity that Taos is well known for and also to bring friends, relatives and visitors together to enjoy the blessings of the patron saints. It is the hope of Taos Pueblo that the cultural 6 ❖ FIESTAS DE SANTIAGO Y SANTA ANA THE TAOS NEWS 100% Smoke Free BecomeB A Free Cash Club Member And Enjoy Very Generous Rewards! 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