Kat shines a light on New Mexico history and genealogy, discussing her own ancestry adventures, along with primas and primos who love to talk about those who came before us. Having only learned about the rich and complicated Manito culture in 2011, Kat is on a mission to explore more and spread the word about our fascinating history and contributions.
Luminaria: New Mexico Genealogy and History
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Kat shines a light on New Mexico history and genealogy, discussing her own ancestry adventures, along with primas and primos who love to talk about those who came before us. Having only learned about the rich and complicated Manito culture in 2011, Kat is on a mission to explore more and spread the word about our fascinating history and contributions.
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Recent Episodes
June 12, 2026
Resource: NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum Oral Histories
<p>An oral history found in a random Google search turned out to be a gold mine of information. I go through the highlights, including life growing up on a ranch in 1920s Union County, leaving home to go to WWII, and coming out to NM from New York on an orphan train. </p><p>Places mentioned: Des Moines, Clayton, Grenville, Roy, La Union, Santa Fe, Folsom, Trinchera (CO), Mexhoma (OK)</p><p>Names mentioned: Lujan, Martinez, Barela</p><p>Check out the collection of oral histories <a href="https://nmfarmandranchmuseum.org/research-collections/oral-history-program/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">here</a>.</p><p>To see related photos, I also post episodes on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@LuminariaPodcast" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">the Luminaria YouTube channel.</a></p><p>Email Kat at luminariapod@gmail.com.</p>
March 6, 2026
Cultural Recovery w/Maria Clorinda Lucero
<p>A younger prima and I chat about the journey to reclaim a connection to our ancestors, including with food and language. </p><p>Names mentioned: Garcia, Lucero</p><p>Places mentioned: Chaperito, Anton Chico, Rocky Ford, Maxwell, Sapello</p><p>The porridge she mentioned was called chaquegue/chaquehue, and it’s prepared a little differently than atole, but both use the blue corn meal.</p><p>The article she discusses: <a href="https://reflectionsnarrativesofprofessionalhelping.org/index.php/Reflections/article/view/910/732" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">"The Loss of a Language That I Never Had: A Story About Linguicide" </a></p><p>Another article by Jose Cisneros on <a href="http://www.interpretereducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Understanding-Oppression-adn-valueing-Diversity-copy.compressed.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">"Understanding Oppression and Valuing Diversity"</a></p><p>The book she mentions: Up from Anton Chico: A Memoir of a New Mexico Hispanic Family as Told by One of its Members, José ("Joe") Sánchez, in Collaboration with His Wife, Elizabeth</p><p>She mentioned the New Mexico Cooking page on Facebook for recipes and tips.</p><p>Podcast "Stuff You Should Know" episode called <a href="https://youtu.be/Qt4Pg1s0ajQ?si=jiGJf7sbuq6gT0aM" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Fencing of the Commons</a></p><p>You can email Kat at luminariapod@gmail.com.</p>
February 17, 2026
The South Valley w/Blackie Gonzales
<p>In this episode, we go down to the South Valley with Blackie Gonzales, an octogenarian with deep roots there. </p><p><br></p><p>Places mentioned: Downtown Albuquerque, South Valley, Carnuel</p><p><br></p><p>The song he dedicates to his wife is <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L51Pi3vy2o" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">"Un Rinconcito en el Cielo" by Ramon Ayala y Sus Bravos del Norte</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>You can reach out to luminariapod@gmail.com.</p>
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