An Indo-European base root for culture is to revolve and to dwell. Images represented showcase persons, places, events, and visual symbols. It’s the doing, repeating, preserving, and infusing beliefs. A significance is assigned and embodied. Traditions assign meaning and create touchstones. Participation creates culture. Culture invokes remembrance
Exploring indigenous, southwestern, and differing heritages drive me. I wander ancient lands, habitats, and communal ceremonies. Remembrance is culture.
Jemez state historical site preserves the 16th century mission ruins of Giusewa Pueblo-San Jose de los Jemez.
This fresco mural features local town personalities behind the altar painted by Frederico Vigil.
Fiesta is a time of gathering and celebration across the small villages of New Mexico.
A history of crushing materials on a stone aka manos dates to pre-historic times .
The Mesito de los Muertas named for the graves on top of that mesa.
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe or Our Lady of Guadalupe is the
cultural symbol of the Americas.
Ranch entrance gate
Confederate and Union Civil War dead were buried with honors at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.
A junior steer rider champion shows his newly awarded belt buckle.