By Alina Marquez|2026-03-09T15:03:31+00:00February 8th, 2018|
The SdCNHA is proud to provide an annual scholarship to students who participate in the District History Fair, part of the National History Day Competition. Eligible student projects must be based on a theme involving local history, culture, or traditions within the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area. The SdCNHA Read more
By Alina Marquez|2026-03-09T15:03:32+00:00January 26th, 2018|
The 2018 Saving Places Conference will focus on the Power of Place – exploring the connection between people and place, celebrate Colorado’s diverse history, recognize the role of heritage in forming community identity, and discuss incentives available for the reuse of historic places in our communities. CPI’s Saving Places Read more
By Alina Marquez|2026-03-09T15:03:34+00:00January 19th, 2018|
The Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area, Colorado Preservation Inc. and the town of Antonito recently refaced the exterior of the historic Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Depot, located at 307 Main Street in Antonito, CO. Beginning around the late 1870s, the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad (D&RGRR) began extending Read more
By Alina Marquez|2026-03-09T15:03:34+00:00January 12th, 2018|
Tori Martinez, Executive Director for the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area graduated from Arizona State University with a Master’s degree in Sociology, on December 12, 2017. Tori decided to pursue her Master’s degree because she wanted more training, to better serve and give back to her community. Arizona State Read more
By Alina Marquez|2026-03-09T15:03:35+00:00January 8th, 2018|
The Conservation Easement of the Valdez Rio Culebra Ranch in San Luis is a significant convergence of natural, historical and cultural resources in the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area (SdCNHA). By funding this conservation easement through Colorado Open Lands’, SdCNHA is helping to safeguard the property’s acequia water, Read more
By Alina Marquez|2026-03-09T15:03:35+00:00December 22nd, 2017|
Alyssa Maestas from San Pablo, age 3 Mis Oremos and Mis Crismas, are holiday traditions that are unique to the villages of Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico. In the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area, the Culebra Villages outside of San Luis have carried on these cultural traditions. For Read more
By Alina Marquez|2026-03-09T15:03:35+00:00December 18th, 2017|
Luminarias(Farolitos) The tradition of luminarias in the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area dates back more than 300 years. The tradition began when the Spanish villages along the Rio Grande displayed unique and easy to make Christmas lanterns, called luminarias, to guide the spirit of Christ along their paths. Luminarias Read more
By Alina Marquez|2026-03-09T15:03:35+00:00December 18th, 2017|
From left: Teacher participants of the workshop, on the right CU Boulder Staff and SDCNHA Board Member Reyes Garcia (Alamosa)-The Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area (SdCNHA) is embarking on an educational journey through the history of the San Luis Valley with local educators. The youth of the San Luis Valley Read more
By Alina Marquez|2026-03-09T15:03:35+00:00December 18th, 2017|
SPMDTU #31, Chama, Colorado In 1966 The National Historic Preservation Act was established by the National Park Service. As a result, the NPS now has a National Register of Historic Places. This year the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area received a grant in collaboration with History Colorado to Read more
By Alina Marquez|2026-03-09T15:03:35+00:00October 3rd, 2017|
The Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area is proud to present the SLV Place-based Teacher Workshop Event Address: Adams State Nielsen Library 1701 First St, Alamosa, CO 81101 Contact us at (719)-580-4070 or info@sdcnha.org This is a one-day teacher workshop on Friday, November 3, 2017, From 9am to 4pm, Read more
