NEW MEXICO’S AMAZING BLACK HISTORY

By Rob Martinez, State Historian of New Mexico.
“African history runs deep in New Mexico. Black history is often framed within the institution of slavery, but in New Mexico, New Mexicans of African descent were ambassadors, explorers, colonists, soldiers, cowboys, discoverers, settlers, businessmen, educators, and much more.”

A DIFFERENCE-MAKING BOOK

By Richard Etulain
“Many authors hope their histories, novels or other writings will make a difference — that their works will catch readers’ attention and influence their thinking and actions.”

SO MANY BILLY THE KID STORIES — ANY LESSONS IN THEM?

By Richard Etulain
“What has happened in interpretations of Billy the Kid should awaken us to important thoughts about storytelling.”

FROM MORA TO MARIACHI: MY DAD AND HIS MAGICAL JOURNEY OF MUSIC

By Rob Martinez
“Dad loved and respected the Penitentes. But he wanted to be a mariachi! The dream would have to wait.”