FORGOTTEN AMERICA
Ep. 059

Life in the Land of Enchantment

 
Marina Herrera is a 17th generation New Mexican on the Spanish side of her family with roots as far back as time immemorial on the indigenous side of her family. She joins Garrett today to talk about her life growing up in New Mexico’s Mora Valley. She takes us on a journey through the culture, language, food, and art of the region that inspires a sense of awe. Marina also shares the challenges New Mexico faces and the ways she is working with the Rio Grande Foundation to address those concerns. If you’ve ever said, “Thank God for Mississippi,” you’re likely to relate to the experiences Marina shares in this episode of the Forgotten America podcast. 
 
Statistics Mentioned
Places to Visit
The Buckhorn Tavern in San Antonio, #7 burger in the nation, Green Chile Cheese burger
The Owl in San Antonio, https://sanantonioowl.com/
Santa Fe, New Mexico 
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, part of the National Park Service System  https://www.nps.gov/sapu/index.htm 
New Mexican music has a distinct style. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Mexico_music
San Miguel Church – oldest church in the U.S. 
El Pinto – restaurant 
Geronimo – famous restaurant 
 
Additional Information & References
Learn more about Marina and her work at the Rio Grande Foundation. 
Learn more about Penitentes, a private Catholic Brotherhood unique to Northern, New Mexico
Santeros – Saint art makers, distinct form of iconography art 
Colcha embroidery – unique form of art from the American southwest
 
Garrett Ballengee, Host
Executive Director – @gballeng
Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy
 
Amanda Kieffer, Executive Producer
Communications Director – @akieffer13 
Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy
 
Tony Reed, Editor & Producer
Associate Director of Operations – @treed1134
International Center for Law & Economics
 
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