WHAT’S IN THE WORD, SAVAGE?
By Felicia Bartley
“I have been hearing the word savage more than I would like to acknowledge. I have noticed that the nonchalant use of the word ‘savage’ is circulating more frequently into conversations.”
NOW WHAT? CIVIL RIGHTS AND THE POST-PANDEMIC ICONOGRAPHY OF KING’S DREAM
By Cathryn McGill
“Every year since 1983 people turn their attention to the commemoration of the MLK (Martin Luther King Jr.) national holiday celebration annually on the third Monday in January.”
GRULLAS
By Leanna Teresa Martinez y Torres
“Each year grullas arrive by the hundreds, settling over the valley’s farm-fields, seeking shelter on vegetated islands of the Rio Grande.”
SLOW BURN: A FAMILY HISTORY OF GREEN CHILE STEW
By Vanessa Baca
“Ubiquitous in our state, chile is a staple in our recipes year-round, but in the winter, it truly stakes its claim.”
LITTLE BROWN BAGS: A BRIEF MEDITATION ON A NUEVO MEXICO TRADITION
By Leeanna Teresa Martinez y Torres
“Throughout much of New Mexico, luminarias are visually recognized as the symbol of the Christmas season.”
CULTURAL IDENTITY THEFT: IMMEASURABLE SUFFERING
By Joshua K. Concha
“unauthorized access to your personal information has occurred, including your name children were given Anglo names.”
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH — AMADOR FAMILY
By Jennifer Olguin
“September 15 to October 15 marks Hispanic Heritage Month. This monthlong celebration recognizes the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans throughout the country. The monthlong observation celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of a diverse community.”
COSAS EXTRAÑAS Y DUENDES — STRANGE THINGS AND GOBLINS
Ray John de Aragón
“New Mexico is a land of mystery, suspense, and intrigue. One is easily captivated and drawn by immortal tales filled with energy, passion, and enchanting mystique.”
OCTOBER 18TH IS NAMED AMY PAGE DAY, IN MORIARTY NEW MEXICO
Amy Page is being honored by the Moriarty city government, Moriarty High School, and the Moriarty-Edgewood School Board.
Come join us on October 18th to celebrate Amy Page Day and spend time celebrating this local teacher for her contributions to the community and for mentoring many youth historians through the National History Day program locally facilitated by the New Mexico Humanities Council.
Festivities will be hosted at Moriarty High School, Moriarty-Edgewood Central Office Complex located at 2422 East Highway 333 Moriarty, NM 87035.
EVERYTHING IS COM-PLI-CA-TED!!
By Ellen Dornan
“The humanities are so complicated!
History, literature, philosophy… It’s all so complicated!
But that’s what makes it so interesting!
There’s always something new to learn,
And it’s never boring!”