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A JOINT MEMORIAL
RECOGNIZING JANUARY 26, 2008 AS "GREATER ESPANOLA VALLEY DAY"
AT THE NEW MEXICO LEGISLATURE.
WHEREAS, the Espanola valley lies nestled in both Rio
Arriba and Santa Fe counties, is surrounded by the Pueblos of
Santa Clara and Ohkay Owingeh and has a vigorous tricultural
history; and
WHEREAS, 1998 marked the four hundredth anniversary of
Hispanic influence in the Espanola valley, commencing in 1598
with the first Spanish settlement in Nuevo Mexico and the
opening of the trade route known as El Camino Real, running
from Mexico to the Pueblo of Ohkay Owingeh; and
WHEREAS, the legislature honors and promotes cultural
diversity, including the strong Hispanic culture and
traditions that can be found throughout New Mexico; and
WHEREAS, the city of Espanola and the counties of Rio
Arriba and Santa Fe exemplify cultural diversity and
deep-rooted Hispanic traditions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE
STATE OF NEW MEXICO that January 26, 2008 be recognized as
"Greater Espanola Valley Day" at the New Mexico legislature,
honoring the entire Espanola valley for its diversity of
culture and long-standing Hispanic traditions; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this memorial be