Romero, Fernando (Abiquiu, NM )

Authors

1140 1. 016

Document Type

Audio

Publication Date

4-15-1978

Comments

Family Genealogy, Ranching, Farming frijol alverjon, trigo, maiz, cevada, granza, calabaza, cebolla, coles. Times of sowing for wheat and chickpeas [alverjon], influence of the moon on farming. Building his house with wood and adobe. He learned how to build houses by working with an experienced house builder, Fidel Martinez from Canjilon. There was a small shop [Tiendita] in Canjilon where they used to get their supplies and groceries. Recollection of neighbors and ranching life. He was member of 'La Morada', there used to be three moradas in Canjilon, local people in la Plaza de Los Martinez, Los Garcías, he used to be a musician, played the violin in los bailes, types of bailes. Herbal medicine in the village, usually practiced by the women, men used to go hunting for deer and bison [cibolas], local people used to raise sheep, goats, and cattle. Memories of his father in law.

Recommended Citation

Anselmo Arellano collection (MSS 1140), Center for Southwest Research and Special Collections, University Libraries, University of New Mexico