The Expedition of Lt. Governor don Pedro de Villasur, 14 August 1720

A lot of our New Mexican ancestors died here in 1720, a long way away from home. A good article in todays Santa Fe New Mexican by Marc Simmons can be found here as well as on Wikipedia.

It was a tragic day in New Mexico.

Our ancestors fought many battles in defense of our New Mexican homeland, always outnumbered and sometimes at great distances from home. We, all of us, would not be here, would not be who we are were it not for these men.

Read the articles at the web addresses indicated above and when you think of people defending the homeland think of the troops guided by Lt. Governor don Pedro de Villasur.