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Las Fiestas de Santiago y Santa Ana, Taos 2018
Stories from this issue
2018 Royal Court
La Reina Alicia Romero
My name is Alicia Romero. I am 17 years old. I will be a 2019 graduate from Taos High School. I am a member of the Tiger Classics dance team...
2018 Royal Court
Princesa Katrina Angelica Gonzales
I’m Katrina Angelica Gonzales born in Taos on June 16, 1998 and I’m a 2016 Taos High School graduate. I’m currently a student at Central New Mexico College in Albuquerque...
2018 Royal Court
Princesa Jazmine Medrano
Hi, my name is Jazmine Medrano. I’m 16 years old. I’m the daughter of Crystal Lane and Roberto Medrano.
True Taoseños
Historic Parade Grand Marshals: Trinnie and Luís Barela
Trinnie and Luís Barela were born and raised in Taos and have lived here all of their lives.
'En casa de música todos son músicos'
Children's parade grand marshal: Norberto 'Norbie' Martinez
Norberto “Norbie” Martínez, un nativo de Taos, Nuevo México is honored to be the grand marshal of the 2018 Taos Fiesta Children’s Parade.
Fiestas de Taos Honorée
An adventurous spirit, a master potter
Born Geronima Suazo, Sept. 21, 1917, Geri will be celebrating her 101st birthday this year. She was born to Elizeo and Tonita Suazo at Taos Pueblo.
Fiestas de Taos Honorée
The face, the man of Seco
Jose Abel Garcia, 95, was born in 1923 in Arroyo Seco. He was raised by his aunt and grandmother after his mother passed away at a young age. Abe is the eldest of 12 children. He married Grace …
Welcome from Taos Pueblo
The Taos Pueblo Governor and War Chief wish to join the neighboring communities of Taos to welcome visitors and friends to the annual Town of Taos Fiestas on July 20th, 21st, and 22nd, 2018.
This …
¡Que vivan Las Fiestas de Taos y nuestra gente!
¡Bienvenidos! Taos County
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the Fiestas de Taos, an annual celebration of the community’s patron saints Santiago and Santa Ana, which Taos County residents have been …
¡Bienvenidos, nuestra comunidad es su hogar!
Welcome from the Mayor's Office
As the mayor and spokesmen of the town of Taos Town Council, we are proud to host the 2018 Fiestas de Taos here in the heart of our community on Historic Taos Plaza. Our fiestas are a time …
A farewell from La Reina 2017, Mariana Fatima Jimenez-Gonzales
To the community of Taos, On behalf of myself, Mariana Fatima Jimenez-Gonzales, La Reina de Santiago y Santa Ana de Las Fiestas …
President's welcome
Dear visitors and fellow Taoseños: On behalf of the Taos Fiesta Council and myself, we welcome you to our annual celebration, Las Fiestas de Taos. Our celebration represents the …
Princesa Gabriella Perez
Gabriella is 16 years old and will be a 2018 Taos High School graduate. In addition to her classes, Gabriella has been a member of the Taos High School varsity cheerleading squad for the last four …
Princesa Mariana Jimenez-Gonzales
Mariana is 17 years old and will be a 2018 Taos High School graduate. She is an honor student, where she is engaged in advance placement classes and is a member of the Honor Society. Mariana is a …
Princesa Ariana Baca
Ariana is 17 years old and will be a 2018 Taos High School graduate. She is an honors student and is engaged in duel credit courses at the University of New Mexico-Taos. Ariana enjoys learning and …
Meet the 2017 Royal Court
La Reina: The queen of the 2017 Fiestas de Santiago y Santa Ana is Señorita Savannah Renee Rose Mary Romero. She has dreamed of being Reina since 2004, when she was queen attendant for her aunt Stephanie Romero, who was crowned that year.
Fiesta honoree
Honoring Alan Vigil: A champion of culture and traditions
Among the 2017 Fiesta honorees is the late Alan (Allen) Vigil, who was the planning director for both the town of Taos and Taos County for a combined 30-plus years. He was pivotal in the designation …
Fiesta Honoree
Honoring George Chacón: An artist all around
The Fiesta Council is honoring one of Taos’ most beloved artists, George Chacón, who passed away on April 1 while playing the conga drums at a SOMOS event.
Señor Chacón …
Everybody's grandma: Tina Martinez, 2017 Fiestas de Taos parade grand marshal
"What a sweetheart." "You'll love her to pieces." "She is one of Taos' elders." "She made a difference in many people's lives."
Ask anyone who has crossed paths with Tina V. Martinez — and …
Taos Fiesta 2017 Entertainment Schedule, Historic Taos Plaza
Friday, July 21: Noon-1 p.m. ~ Eddie Herrera y Vengancia. 1-2 p.m. ~ Michael Rael y Cielo. 2-3 p.m. ~ Mystic Dance. 3-4 p.m. ~ Maggie "La Rancherita"' Vigil& the Indian Nickle Band. 4-4:30 p.m. ~ Niños Bailadores. 4:30-6 p.m. ~ Legacy of Santa Fe. 5:30-6:45 p.m. ~ Fiesta Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Procession with Mariachi Sonidos del Monte.
A welcome from La Reina 2017, Savannah Romero
Muchas gracias a todas por la oportunidad y privilegio a servir como La Reina de Las Fiestas de Santiago y Santa Ana por el año dos mil diez y siete. I have been blessed with the honor of representing my family, my heritage and my home of Taos and Arroyo Seco.
A farewell from La Reina 2016, Marissa Vigil
My past year was full of laughter, joy, new experiences, friendships and memories to last a lifetime. Sadly, my reign as La Reina de Las Fiestas de Santiago y Santana por el año dos mil diez y …
President's Welcome: ¡Bienvenidos!
Dear visitors and fellow Taoseños:
On behalf of the Taos Fiesta Council and myself, we welcome you to our annual celebration, Las Fiestas de Taos. We invite you to celebrate the feast days …
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