Spanish Colonialism

New Mexico has an abundance of Spanish missions. Far more people are aware of California’s missions, many of which have been well preserved; however,...

El Morro is an oasis on the arid plains of western New Mexico. A natural water cache at the base of the mesa has...

When the Spanish arrived, they built a mission to convert the community, the San José de los Jémez Mission. The Pueblo of Jémez is...

El Santuario de Chimayó is a beautiful example of Spanish Colonial architecture. The structure is one of several historical churches on the High Road...

The Tlascalan Indians The Tlascalan Indians aided the Spanish conquistadors and missionaries as they conquered what is now New Mexico. They worked as miners, soldiers,...

Picurís pueblo was once one of the largest Tiwa pueblos, but today it is one of the smallest, with about 1,801 tribal members. Their...

There is nothing ‘new’ about New Mexico. Study of prehistoric populations in North America is ongoing, with sites in North and South America establishing...

The Coronado Expedition Francisco Vásquez de Coronado arrived on the banks of the Rio Grande in December, 1540 with 500 soldiers and as many as...