Chimayo News

What do a century-old football, Pueblo pottery, a handwoven Chimay rug, lowriders, religious pilgrims and retablos have in common? All are symbols of New Mexico's rich multicultural heritage, celebrated in two new exhibits opening with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the New Mexico State University Museum.

A proposed retreat center at El Santuario de Chimayo has some residents worried it will ruin the village and the sanctity of the shrine.

The new champ has been clocked at 2,009,231 SHU , as compared with the mere 1,578,548 SHU of the outgoing chile king, Bhut Jolokia, also known as Ghost Pepper.

An open house meeting has been scheduled over plans for multimillion retreat complex next to the historic El Santuario de Chimayo.

A tour delivered by Seven Directions Custom Tours to discover the traditional and avant-garde talents at Spanish Market.

By Phaedra Haywood, The Santa Fe New Mexican Jan. 22--Miguel Jose Trujillo of Chimayo has his nickname, "Stoney," tattooed on the side of his neck.