NEW MEXICO HISTORY IN 10 MINUTES - EP 46 - The Santa Fe Trail and the 1837 Revolt at Chimayo!

Join State Historian of New Mexico Robert Martinez and enjoy his series, New Mexico History in 10 Minutes! The opening of the Santa Fe Trail and New Mexicans revolt against a Mexican governor in 1837!

[@arturoarabitg6438]

Great lead up to the Army of the West's invasion in '46. Fascinating! Muchas gracias por seguir con esta serie tan rica e interesante, Rob. 🙏

[@josephschaumberg4136]

Los Tejanos always want NM land but they got a lot of water.

[@lisaduque7584]

Is or was their a residual resentment passed down through the generations? My grandpa and great grandfather, both were very anti Texan and Oklahoman. both very proud New Mexicans.

[@robmartinez7517]

Historical resentments tend to be based on events from the past, so I would say yes.

[@ochervelvet9687]

I have anecdotal info only, but I’d say yes. I remember my mother telling me stories about a Texan family who moved to New Mexico, and their son was enrolled at Mountainair Elementary School (this would have been around 1939 or early 1940s). The Texan boy wasted no time telling his classmates how superior Texas was to New Mexico. For once, the Anglo and Spanish children were united-they all hated the new kid. One time in particular he said that Texans thought New Mexico was a dump. One witty student responded, “I guess you do. We sure get the trash from Texas.”