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— Book Review — “A Year or So in the “A Year or So in the Life of New Mexico” Life of New Mexico” Title: “A Year or So in the Life of New Mexico – An Uncensored Look at Life in the Land of Enchantment” Editor: Rick Carver Essays: Stacy Pearl ISBN: 978-1-934491-33-1 224 pages, 400 color plates 9.5 inches by 12 inches $50 paper Publication: August 2011 Publisher: fresco fine art publications, www.frescobooks.com By Rosanne Boyett, Beacon Staff Writer Editor’s note: Book review articles are available online at www.cibolabeacon.com/bookreviews. Cancer awareness shares space with nuclear submarines in this pictorial presentation of the changing face of New Mexico. This book features the works of more than 50 photographers who shared their view of what it means to live in the Land of Enchant- ment in the 21st century. “A Year or So in the Life of New Mexico” reflects all aspects of our state’s culture and community. It strikes at the very roots of New Mexico and its people. It stands for, and was created, for Hope – Espanranza. May it bring peace into every home and place it visits. Gracias a todos los que hicieron este libro!” wrote Karla Quintana, Esperanza Shelter for Battered Families board president, in the Foreword. This publication is divided into three main sections: Treasures, which includes “Forgotten and Forever,” “Environment,” “Rodeo,” and “Native Americans;” Heros features “Helping Hands,” “The Military in New Mexico,” and “Ongoing Issues;” and the last portion is devoted to “Mas Glimpses.” New Mexico achieved statehood in 1912 but it wasn’t until 1920 that the Zia, an ancient sun-symbol used by the Zia people for centuries, was adopted for the state flag. There was no official state flag for the first eight years, according to Evangeline Chavez whose photography of Native Americans is featured on pages 72-75. “Rodeo is part of my Dine culture . . . I grew up tending horses, cattle, and sheep at an early age,” explained Matilda Smith in the section devoted to the Navajo Nation. One of Geri Hongeva’s pictures shows a toddler helping a grandparent bottle-feed a newborn lamb. A young boy herds sheep and goats on horseback in another scene. Warrior clans have been a central feature of Native American cultures long before Europeans arrived in the 16th century. All branches of the country’s military include Native Americans who proudly demonstrate their patriotism. Several branches of the U.S. military continue to have an active role in the state’s economy and culture. Two warships have contributed to the legacy. The USS New Mexico was commissioned in 1918 and de-commissioned in 1946. The second is the USS New Mexico (SSN-779), a fast-attack nuclear submarine. This ship is “the most technologically advanced submarine in the world . . . wherever she goes, she will carry New Mexico’s motto, “Defendemos Nuestra Tierra,” noted Dick Brown. On a more light-hearted note is the section on “Ballooning.” These pages, 186-191, demonstrate the glory of rising above the earth’s surface while relying on air currents for navigation. And then there is outer space and all the mysteries yet to be discovered. Roswell has made its mark with its alien museum, which began with an UFO crash in 1947. The other side of that coin is the Very Large Array on Highway 60 west of Socorro. This compilation of how everyday citizens move through their daily lives also recognizes the contributions of the multi-cultural society that makes this the Land of Enchantment. The pictures capture people at work and at play, along with their struggles and their triumphs. Editor’s Note: The photojournalist Rick Carver has spent much of his career documenting social issues around the world. His interest in the state’s environment and the issues facing residents was the impetus for this book. Stacy Pearl attended the Rhode Island School of Design. She lives in Santa Fe and is the host of a weekly radio show on Santa Fe Public Radio. All proceeds from the sale of this book have been dedicated to benefit the Esperanza Shelter of Santa Fe.
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— Book Review —
“A Year or So in the“A Year or So in the
Life of New Mexico”Life of New Mexico”
Title: “A Year or So in the Life of New Mexico –An Uncensored Look at Life in the Land of Enchantment”
Editor: Rick CarverEssays: Stacy Pearl
ISBN: 978-1-934491-33-1224 pages, 400 color plates
9.5 inches by 12 inches$50 paper
Publication: August 2011Publisher: fresco fine art publications, www.frescobooks.com
By Rosanne Boyett, Beacon Staff Writer
Editor’s note: Book review articles are available online at
www.cibolabeacon.com/bookreviews.
Cancer awareness shares space with nuclear submarines in thispictorial presentation of the changing face of New Mexico.
This book features the works of more than 50 photographers whoshared their view of what it means to live in the Land of Enchant-ment in the 21st century.
“A Year or So in the Life of New Mexico” reflects all aspects ofour state’s culture and community. It strikes at the very roots of NewMexico and its people. It stands for, and was created, for Hope –Espanranza. May it bring peace into every home and place it visits.Gracias a todos los que hicieron este libro!” wrote Karla Quintana,Esperanza Shelter for Battered Families board president, in the Foreword.
This publication is divided into three main sections: Treasures, which includes “Forgotten and Forever,” “Environment,” “Rodeo,” and “NativeAmericans;” Heros features “Helping Hands,” “The Military in New Mexico,” and “Ongoing Issues;” and the last portion is devoted to “MasGlimpses.”
New Mexico achieved statehood in 1912 but it wasn’t until 1920 that the Zia, an ancient sun-symbol used by the Zia people for centuries, wasadopted for the state flag. There was no official state flag for the first eight years, according to Evangeline Chavez whose photography of NativeAmericans is featured on pages 72-75.
“Rodeo is part of my Dine culture . . . I grew up tending horses, cattle, and sheep at an early age,” explained Matilda Smith in the section devotedto the Navajo Nation. One of Geri Hongeva’s pictures shows a toddler helping a grandparent bottle-feed a newborn lamb. A young boy herds sheepand goats on horseback in another scene.
Warrior clans have been a central feature of Native American cultures long before Europeans arrived in the 16th century. All branches of thecountry’s military include Native Americans who proudly demonstrate their patriotism.
Several branches of the U.S. military continue to have an active role in the state’s economy and culture.Two warships have contributed to the legacy. The USS New Mexico was commissioned in 1918 and de-commissioned in 1946. The second is the
USS New Mexico (SSN-779), a fast-attack nuclear submarine. This ship is “the most technologically advanced submarine in the world . . . wherevershe goes, she will carry New Mexico’s motto, “Defendemos Nuestra Tierra,” noted Dick Brown.
On a more light-hearted note is the section on “Ballooning.” These pages, 186-191, demonstrate the glory of rising above the earth’s surfacewhile relying on air currents for navigation.
And then there is outer space and all the mysteries yet to be discovered. Roswell has made its mark with its alien museum, which began with anUFO crash in 1947. The other side of that coin is the Very Large Array on Highway 60 west of Socorro.
This compilation of how everyday citizens move through their daily lives also recognizes the contributions of the multi-cultural society that makesthis the Land of Enchantment. The pictures capture people at work and at play, along with their struggles and their triumphs.
Editor’s Note: The photojournalist Rick Carver has spent much of his career documenting social issues around the world. His interest in the
state’s environment and the issues facing residents was the impetus for this book.
Stacy Pearl attended the Rhode Island School of Design. She lives in Santa Fe and is the host of a weekly radio show on Santa Fe Public Radio.
All proceeds from the sale of this book have been dedicated to benefit the Esperanza Shelter of Santa Fe.
