AGS Monthly Meeting and Program: Research & Resources in New Mexico

Join us for a short business meeting, followed by a presentation by Henrietta Martinez Christmas.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Beginning in 1598, the Colonial Southwest began settlements of villages along the Rio
Grande River. Control of the area by Spain heavily influenced the type of documents that are
available for the researcher. Housed primarily at the State Level, researchers must rely on
Record Groups, archives, libraries and private collections.
Branching out from waterways, using the camino real and relying on the Church –
researchers will learn some history of the area(s), genealogical tips and where to focus their
research up to 1821. Connecting many varied documents to tell a story or find the
genealogical links they need to further their research. Land grants, church records, archival
materials, military records, censuses, wills and much more.

Speaker Bio: Henrietta Martinez Christmas, a native New Mexican, a well-known genealogical and
historical researcher; she descends from eleven of the soldiers that came with Oñate in 1598.
She has authored several books which relate to New Mexico's small towns and history and over
130 articles mostly about New Mexico's Colonial Families. In 2021, King Felipe of Spain
awarded her the Encomienda de la Orden de Isabela Católica Award.

This event is currently scheduled as a HYBRID EVENT. Come join us in person at the Albuquerque Main Library, Genealogy Center on the 2nd floor (see LOCATION information on the right), or online (see link below to register).

After filling out the registration form, you will receive an email confirming your registration.