Old Las Vegas: Hispanic Memories from the New Mexico Meadowlands

2005 Southwest Book Award“The stories are charmingly frank, unexpectedly humorous, sometimes sad, all reminiscent of a simpler, though not always uncomplicated time. . . . The book brims with anecdotes, folklore, and oral history that help define one of New Mexico’s most fascinating pockets of enchantment.” —Albuquerque Journal.“Garcia presents stories on life in the countryside, education, folk healing, witchcraft, superstitions, religion, politics, folk sayings, and riddles. . . . All His...