This video focuses on the Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery located on Early Street in Santa Fe, NM. This Cemetery has been maintained by the Catholic Church since 1896 when the first burials took place. The focus of the video is to recognize the importance of preserving and restoring this property as there remain living family members that can contribute family stories from the territorial days to the present.
After years of movement, relocation and travel, battling culture shock and not-belonging, Masouma finds her roots and grounding when she recovers her ancestry The Bakhtiari Tribe of Iran. With the help of Native American traditions, Indigenous teachers, and the support of her partner and love of her life, she finally finds the meaning of Home.
Ed Montoya is a bus driver on Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe New Mexico longer than any other driver. This story is an inspiring look at what motivated him to do so. He was a positive force for good along this most busy street, offering friendly support and encouragement to all, including those who were unsheltered and shunned by many. His philosophy of life was rooted in his family, faith and close friendships. Sometimes it's hard to keep your faith in humanity, Ed said, when you have the weight of the whole world on your shoulders. But Ed's friendly smile and even a honk of the horn lifts the spirits of one and all.
Cheryl Dee Odom gives an oral history about her experience with the College of Santa Fe, its "top five" national performing arts department and its demise.
Phil Chapman gives an oral history about his experience with faculty members of the College of Santa Fe during the period 1976-2007: James Moss, Phil Chapman, and Cheryl Odom. As well as the evolution of the performance department from top 5 in the USA to its demise.
Hector Chavez Najera gives an oral history about training horses and working in construction in Santa Fe and the connection to Mexico. The audio was recorded at his home and the filming took place in La Cienega and Rancho Viejo during a remodel while he was working on site.
