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The power of New Mexico lies in its people, who have long lived together in a blend of languages, traditions, and lifestyles, navigating a lovely yet challenging environment. The state's beauty is truly unique, emerging from its rich history, diverse architecture, vibrant art forms, and lively community festivals. Rural life has been a defining aspect of New Mexico's history, which the state continues to celebrate through events like farmers' markets, Indian markets, Spanish markets, and cultural fiestas held across the state.

The Santa Fe International Folk Art Market on Museum Hill is the world's largest such event, connecting international cultures as traditional artists from across the globe come together to display, demonstrate, and sell their work. Featuring over 150 juried artists from 41 countries, the annual market showcases craftsmanship from places like Hungary, South Sudan, Uganda, and Vanuatu. Coinciding with the market, Santa Fe celebrates Folk Arts Week with an international film festival and public events at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture and the Museum of International Folk Art.

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Explore Cather's Enchanting Santa Fe on Foot

Join Santa Fe tour guide Garrett Peck on this 2.5-hour walking tour as we explore how author Willa Cather was inspired to write her acclaimed novel "Death Comes for the Archbishop." We'll retrace Cather's steps through Santa Fe in 1925 and 1926, gathering at the Plaza opposite La Fonda, the hotel where she and her partner Edith Lewis stayed during their visits. Along the way, we'll read excerpts from Cather's letters, interviews, and articles, while also taking in the historic sights of Santa Fe.

The walking route will cover approximately 1.5 miles, primarily on sidewalks, with a climb up a hill to the Cross of the Martyrs that offers a stunning view of the city below. During our time together, we will examine key characters from the novel that Willa Cather considered her "best book," including Kit Carson, Padre Antonio José Martinez, and Archbishop Jean-Baptiste Lamy, New Mexico's first Catholic archbishop who inspired the fictional Bishop Latour. We will also learn about Sister Blandina Segale, who helped establish a hospital in Lamy's house, and visit the last remnant of Lamy's six-acre garden behind the St. Francis Cathedral, located in the beautiful Stations of the Cross Prayer Garden.

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Unleash the Passion: Experience the Captivating Fusion of Las Migas

The four-woman ensemble Las Migas creates a captivating fusion of flamenco and Mediterranean sounds from Spain. Powerful vocals, lyrical violin lines, sensual choreography, and upbeat guitar rhythms combine to produce their distinctive style. The group's members hail from diverse regions across Spain, each bringing their own cultural influences and a shared passion for flamenco music.

Latin rhythms lend their compositions a vibrant, upbeat quality, while sensitive ballads showcase the pensive violin and intricate guitar arrangements. Las Migas' innovative sound earned them a Latin Grammy nomination in 2017 for their album Vente Conmigo. The quartet is comprised of Carolina La Chispa on vocals, Marta Robles and Alicia Grillo on guitars, and Laura Pacios on violin.

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Antiques Reborn: Discover the Harvey House Charm at Santa Fe Antiques

Everet Apodaca, co-owner of Santa Fe Antiques, has a lifelong fascination with Fred Harvey and the hospitality of the Santa Fe Railway, which is evident in his expansive indoor antique mall. Glass cases are filled with a treasure trove of Harvey ephemera, including lunchroom menus, matchbooks, postcards, and railroad advertisements showcasing the splendor of New Mexico. The collection also features exquisite Fred Harvey silver-and-turquoise jewelry, as well as sets of sterling silver or ceramic Harvey House dinnerware, platters, coffeepots, cutlery, and creamers. "Many of the pieces are from my personal collection," says the Las Vegas native. "It's a sickness." Since 2017, the store has held a Fred Harvey Meet and Greet party each Harvey Weekend, complete with mariachi music, food, and plenty of Fred Harvey fanfare. "The famous La Fonda twins are always a big hit!" Apodaca adds, referring to former Harvey Girls Bernette Jarvis and Beverly Ireland.

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