tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post5778743078432331709..comments2024-03-28T20:15:56.227-05:00Comments on CITY OF DUST: A Town with Two Names: Riley, New Mexicojmhousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07470407787311078380noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-15509653180720160792022-03-09T22:03:20.572-06:002022-03-09T22:03:20.572-06:00Unknown, I've got good news! I asked on the Ci...Unknown, I've got good news! I asked on the City of Dust Facebook page if visitors were welcome on feast day in Santa Rita and got multiple answers in the strongly affirmative. <br /><br />Here's one:<br /><br />"My grandparents used to host these festivals here at this church and the one in Kelly. Anyone is welcome to join."<br /><br />The post itself with additional comments is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cityofdustnm/photos/a.251923124956264/2196701037145120/" rel="nofollow">HERE</a>.<br /><br />I hope you can make it! Please give us an update if you do! JMjmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07470407787311078380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-76464759938971799242022-02-26T23:22:37.170-06:002022-02-26T23:22:37.170-06:00Hi Unknown,
I'm pretty sure that anyone that ...Hi Unknown,<br /><br />I'm pretty sure that anyone that makes the effort to get to Santa Rita would be welcome on feast day. However, I'll try to post a request for more information regarding protocol on the City of Dust Facebook page, which you can find <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cityofdustnm" rel="nofollow">HERE</a>. We'll see what we get!<br /><br />Thanks for your question, and I'm glad you were able to make the trip. It's a spectacular area, isn't it? JMjmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07470407787311078380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-31562794051673645592022-02-11T23:17:17.193-06:002022-02-11T23:17:17.193-06:00Do you know if outsiders are welcome to the feast ...Do you know if outsiders are welcome to the feast on May 22nd? I was just through Santa Rita today and very intrigued with it's landscape and history.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15532979325039713567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-46750086638509806812019-01-30T00:04:43.041-06:002019-01-30T00:04:43.041-06:00Wow! Thanks for the comment, Julián Gonzales! That...Wow! Thanks for the comment, Julián Gonzales! That's incredible that the adobe in that picture is your family home, and built by your grandfather! One of my favorite things about doing City of Dust is hearing from people that have connections to the places I've written about and photographed and it's been a long time since I've had a surprise like yours! I don't think you can get closer to Santa Rita/Riley than you and your family. Thank you for sharing that history!<br /><br />You never know what you'll find on the internet, eh?<br /><br />Best Regards, JMjmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07470407787311078380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-15902134108318972992019-01-29T04:22:24.747-06:002019-01-29T04:22:24.747-06:00The house in the picture was my family’s home. My ...The house in the picture was my family’s home. My grandfather built it when he got back from World War I and married my grandmother. My Mom and her sisters were born there. She and I lived there while my Dad was serving in The Korean War. Santa Rita (later Riley) was founded by my great-great-grandfather, Pedro Aragon.Julián Gonzalesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-81363884043841728502018-12-01T13:19:09.860-06:002018-12-01T13:19:09.860-06:00My Great Grandfather, Claudio Baca, was born there...My Great Grandfather, Claudio Baca, was born there. My mother remembers visiting him and his wife, Sarah Landavazo. They grew many things.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13326424096842399948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-8049584202434014452018-07-06T12:30:15.057-05:002018-07-06T12:30:15.057-05:00My Grandparents Lopes and Romero. My dad and mom M...My Grandparents Lopes and Romero. My dad and mom Manuel Nazaria. Grew up there. They shared many wonderful memories. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03923709483316710115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-28206250371049793022018-05-22T19:20:10.215-05:002018-05-22T19:20:10.215-05:00My parents were from there, my father grandparents...My parents were from there, my father grandparents were born there some of my siblings were raised there. We owned my parents property up until 10 or more years ago when a family member sold it, which is pretty sad cause I would kept it to continue our family tradition of a family gathering for the fiesta or just to camp out. I'm the youngest of 11 and I wish I knew more of my parents and grandparents history there.Sandy Windershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08521226308148865901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-23198164016110377182013-12-14T17:34:06.900-06:002013-12-14T17:34:06.900-06:00I'm glad you liked the post, John. Thanks for ...I'm glad you liked the post, John. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. JMjmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07470407787311078380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-8306789207795543142013-12-14T13:21:42.523-06:002013-12-14T13:21:42.523-06:00I enjoyed reading about Santa Rita/Riley. Thank y...I enjoyed reading about Santa Rita/Riley. Thank you!John Comstockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17301470530186963227noreply@blogger.com