In the most heinous crime of the century in new mexicos history, ben anaya jr. Jan 18, 2020 torreon, mexico yeah, theres still bullet holes in these buildings why mexico is great. Torreon, lincoln, new mexico this torreon was used by. Torreon is one of northern mexicos main centres for manufacturing, services, and commercial agriculture. According to our research of new mexico and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in torreon, new mexico as of april 21, 2020. This is a partial listing of historic wildfires in new mexico, concentrating on those exceeding 40 km 2 in size or of other significance. Rosendo was a resident of torreon, new mexico at the time of passing. Books await patrons at the new community library in torreon, new mexico. Torreon at manzano, new mexico celebrating new mexico statehood. The torreonstar lake chapter is located in a rural area of the navajo nation approximately 72 miles east of crownpoint, new mexico on new mexico hwy. The torreon cabin murders by maurice moya book read online. The taos county historical society is a new mexico. The book often reads like material for a john steinbeck or willa cather novel. Torreon, new mexico nm poverty rate data information.
Tiny torreon boasts first library on nm side of nation. The complete history of new mexico is no ordinary research paper, and this is no ordinary collection of short stories. The city of torreon is situated in coahuila state which is amongst the many states that make up the country of torreon. Travel guides central america mexico torreon travel guide the city of torreon happens to be the municipal seat for the municipality of torreon. Torreon, sandoval county je naseljeno mesto bez administrativnog statusa u americkoj saveznoj drzavi novi meksiko. Judy alderete garcias memories of torreon, new mexico is an intimate portrait of several generations of a small catholic community located in the foothills of nms manzano mountainss who bravely face incredible hardships with faith and humor. Memories of torreon, new mexico is a collection of stories about the people of torreon, new mexico, by the people of torreon, edited by judy alderete garcia. Today, the present life and soul of the village, like that of most of the ancient hispanic communities of new mexico, lie in its past. Discover librarianselected research resources on mexican history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. Torreon cemetery in torreon, new mexico find a grave. Special to the times elizabeth james books await patrons at the new community library in torreon, new. This book was written to preserve the unique culture, history and traditions of the people of the manzano mountains. A new article examines the dilemmas stemming from the recent increase in violence in torreon, a northern mexico city emblematic of the nations struggles.
The talpa torreon as depicted in a photograph probably made in 1955 according to. Torreon photos featured images of torreon, coahuila. As reported by reuters, torreon, once a beacon of peace and development in mexicos bloodsoiled north, is now second only to acapulco in its annual murder rate. It is the metropolis of the laguna district, where the land, extensively irrigated, is some of mexicos finest. Planned community offering golf, tennis, swimming, horseback riding, and fishing. Torreon white pages phone books in new mexico nm whitepages. Torreon ranks in the lower quartile for population density and the upper quartile for diversity index when compared to the other cities, towns and census designated places cdps in new mexico. In 2006, the museo arocena arocena museum that holds art collections from the prehispanic times to the present, was opened. Presented is a comprehensive introduction to geographic features as well as social, economic, and political events that have shaped the states development. Lincoln historic site new mexico department of cultural affairs. Torreon, new mexicos estimated population is according to the most recent united states census estimates. The primary coordinate point for torreon is located at latitude 34.
Home browse history north american history mexican history mexican history. Tiny torreon boasts first library on nm side of nation navajo times. The torreon cabin murders the torreon cabin murders in december of 1995 was one of the most heinous cases in the history of the state of new mexico. The land of enchantment is known to rock climbers for its high desert beauty, diverse geology, and a great yearround climate. Local history books on new mexico arcadia publishing. The piro site was occupied prior to the arrival of the spanish in the 16th century, but became part of the salinas district, a group of mission towns on the east side of the manzano mountains. Haunted places in torreon, new mexico haunted places. List of books and articles about new mexico history online. Some of these books are fun to read, some are wellresearched and some are both. At its northwestern corner are the socalled four corners, where colorado, new mexico, arizona, and utah meet at right angles.
The torreon cabin murders by maurice moya overdrive. The 15 best things to do in torreon for travel after. Your guide to torreon, new mexico assisted living facilities. Torreon ranks in the lower quartile for population density and diversity index when compared to the other cities, towns and census designated places cdps in new mexico. Shop arcadia publishing book offers for the best price. Ketchum was decapitated while plunging from the gallows and his death raised many questions about the inhumanity of this method of execution. Get to know the real possibility of aarp in torreon.
Grant that recommended the removal of new mexico gov. Jemez state monument, the ruins of an ancient pueblo and a 17thcentury spanish mission, is said to be haunted by many apparitions. The torreonstar lake chapter was certified by the navajo tribal council on november 10, 1955. Lincoln has not changed much since the lincoln county war and a host of characters, including billy the kid, launched this town into the history books. Torreon, torrance county, new mexico facts for kids. Be sure to visit our torreon new mexico travel pages by clicking on the menu item above for great hotel deals, event listings and tickets, airline tickets, tours, car rentals, basically everything youll need for your trip. Some of these books are about mexico the country and not new mexico the state in the usa. The conquest of new spain by bernal diaz del castillo, the lacuna by barbara kingsolver, a wicked war. Memories of torreon, new mexico by judy alderete garcia. Torreon, nm is a city with great restaurants, attractions, history and people. Guide to torrance county, new mexico ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history. The us50 is a extensive guide to history, outdoors, tourism, events and attractions for the fifty states. There are also temporal expositions, conferences, book fairs, movies, and activities for children.
So use this torreon new mexico and united states atlas as your starting point for your road trip. This circular stone fortification was erected by the areas earliest hispanic settlers in the 1840s or 1850s. List of current and past events put on by the east mountain historical society. Torreon, nm weather conditions weather underground. Census enumeration of pueblo indians, 17901939 national. A young man and his livein girl friend were murdered execution style in a cabin in cibola national forest near a small town called torreon. Census enumeration of pueblo indians, 17901939 spanish and mexican census records. Torreon, new mexico s white pages, demographics, major event ticketing, community calendar, interactive map of torreon, new mexico classified ads, history and trivia, community forums, photo galleries.
Discover librarianselected research resources on new mexico history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. In the middle of the semidesert you will find a great industrial development coexisting harmoniously with a colonial past preserved with the sole purpose of making you part of its history. Torreon, city, southwestern coahuila estado state, northeastern mexico. Learn what makes torreon, new mexico a best place to live, including information about real estate, schools, employers, things to do and more. The torreon cabin murders, a true crime story by maurice moya.
Whitepages provides the top free people search and tenant screening tool online with contact information for over 250 million people including cell phone numbers and complete background check data compiled from public records, white pages and other directories in all 50 states. With so many senior housing options available, how do you know which one is right for your family. A young man and his livein girl friend were murdered execution style in a cabin in cibola national forest near a small town. List of books and articles about new mexico history. A books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Treating a historic massacre as an active crime scene the new. But i might write some other important things which as it turns out my stepmother got angry about and said she wouldnt type this until my dad said dammit now it is history and told her maybe there werent commas in those days. Mechtild swearingen passed away in torreon, mexico, illinois. Memories of torreon, new mexico is a collection of stories about the people of. View listing photos, contact sellers, and use filters to find listings of land for sale landwatch. This is the past that judy alderte garcia seeks to capture and conserve in her book, memories of torreon, new mexico.
It lies along the nazas river at an elevation of 3,674 feet 1,120 metres. We are a nonprofit organization with the mission of preserving the history and the historic buildings of lincoln, new mexico. It was used as a look out and defensive structure for protection from raiding apaches. Torreon is built on the site of an old piro pueblo one of the more northern of the salinas pueblos. Torreon, new mexicos white pages, demographics, major event ticketing, community calendar, interactive map of torreon, new mexico classified ads, history and trivia, community forums, photo galleries. Torreon, new mexico population 2020 demographics, maps. Although the national archives rarely has records other than those created by the united states federal government, we have a bound volume published by the new mexico genealogical society shelved with the census book indexes in the research center in the national archives building containing information.
Use the interactive torreon, new mexico road map to explore the city. Torreon is a farming community and censusdesignated place cdp in torrance county, new mexico, united states. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in torreon is 343 to 1. Apr 23, 2020 find local torreon nm aarp programs and information. While gps technology allows us to pinpoint any location on the planet, mark the location, and share it with others, waymarking is the toolset for categorizing and adding unique information for that location. Hayes called lincoln the most dangerous street in america. He has recently edited, compiled and supplemented a number of books on new mexico mining history, including the cerrillos hills and mining may 2019 and silverplated deceit, the story of mining in lake valley, new mexico september 2019, some of which will be available for purchase at the lecture. Check out tripadvisor members 2,750 candid photos and videos of landmarks, hotels, and attractions in torreon. List of books and articles about mexican history online.
Lincoln historic site the most widely visited state historic site in new mexico. This book was written to preserve the unique culture, history and traditions of. There are around 353 people who live in torreon and approximately 16,911 who live. Cotton and wheat are the principal crops, and cattle raising is important. April 26, 1901 outlaw tom blackjack ketchum is hanged in clayton for committing a train robbery. As a historian, i naturally have a growing library of books about history. Amenities, featured properties, area information, and contact form. Lincoln historic site new mexico department of cultural. Torrance county, new mexico genealogy familysearch. So you are looking for homes with land in torreon, new mexico. The first nine chapters cover new mexico s pre history and settlement prior to 1846.
It operates on the cdt time zone, which means that it follows the same time zone as saltillo. Lincoln historic site the most widely visited state historic site in new mexico lincoln has not changed much since the lincoln county war and a host of characters, including billy the kid, launched this town into the history books. The primary coordinate point for torreon is located at latitude 35. It is part of the albuquerque metropolitan statistical area. Our senior living advisors live in the torreon area and can provide you with an insiders view of local communities including pricing information and distinctive features. Below is the current time and weather for this city, click on the flag for a weather forecast. Torreon, new mexico nm profile find all the local information for torreon, nm including population, maps, real estate information, home statistics, travel, crime, news and more. Torreon is the site of the first public library on the new mexico side of the navajo nation.
New mexico is also bordered by oklahoma ne, texas e, s, and mexico s. Celebrate and remember the lives we have lost in torreon, new mexico. This rock is the site of ancient native american petroglyphs. These factors contribute towards the superb bouldering opportunities across the state, which are growing rapidly owing. In this image released by the coahuila state attorney generals office on monday june 4, 2012, ambulances are parked outside of the your life on the rock drug rehabilitation center after gunmen opened fire with automatic rifles inside the center killing and injuring several people in torreon, mexico, sunday, june 3, 2012. Torreon, mexico yeah, theres still bullet holes in these.
Torreon has a population of 524,066 making it the 2nd biggest city in coahuila. Torreon, new mexico is theth largest city in new mexico based on official 2017 estimates from the us census bureau the population density is. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Torreon at lincoln, new mexico celebrating new mexico statehood. Rosendo was born on february 19, 1939 and passed away on thursday, may 30, 2019.
Torreon, lincoln, new mexico this torreon was used by early. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3. The tower has a vigaconstructed second floor, and an openroofed second story. Delve into the books of the mexican writer and musician julian herbert. The torreon cabin murders in december of 1995 was one of the most heinous cases in the history of the state of new mexico. The obituary was featured in peoria journal star on may 1, 2020. Browse the most recent torreon, new mexico obituaries and condolences. Here, in no particular order, are a few of my favorite titles concerning mexican history. Explore this cemetery for graves, information and tombstones for names in torreon cemetery in torreon, new mexico, a find a grave cemetery. The torreon cabin murders, a true crime story book. History torreon is built on the site of an old piro 1 pueblo one of the more northern of the salinas pueblos. Discover the best history of new mexico books, presenting facts and stories of its communities and people. April 23, 1870 judge kirby benedict leads committee to fix blame for recent loss of spanish and mexican archival records, issuing a report to president ulysses s.