San Luis Preservationtag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-6357692007-10-08T13:03:56-07:00San Luis is the oldest town in Colorado. In San Luis is R&R Market, which is the oldest continuously operating family business in Colorado. Join us at this website as we celebrate the 150th anniversary of R&R Market. This website will also have other information regarding the town of San Luis.TypePadSacred Circle Tour Brochuretag:typepad.com,2003:post-399496562007-10-08T13:03:56-07:002007-10-08T13:03:56-07:00Lennell Gallegos-Ramos
http://www.sanluispreservation.com/2007/10/sacred-circle-2.htmlEmerita Romero-Anderson's booktag:typepad.com,2003:post-351569542007-06-10T20:37:24-07:002007-06-10T20:37:24-07:00This Bio on Don Dario Gallegos is being published and should be available for the June 30th celebration of R&R Market. On July 1st the Fort Garland Museum will have a free day and Emerita will have a reading from her book. Emerita is one of Dario Gallegos' great-great-granddaughters. Her Mother Joyce Gallegos-Romero and her brother Felix Romero are the owners of R&R Market.Lennell Gallegos-Ramos
<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a onclick="window.open(this.href, '_blank', 'width=800,height=590,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false" href="http://sanluis.typepad.com/.shared/image.html?/photos/uncategorized/2007/06/10/gallegoscvr.jpg"><img title="Gallegoscvr" height="368" alt="Gallegoscvr" src="http://www.sanluispreservation.com/images/2007/06/10/gallegoscvr.jpg" width="500" border="0" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a> This Bio on Don Dario Gallegos is being published and should be available for the June 30th celebration of R&R Market. </p>
<p>On July 1st the Fort Garland Museum will have a free day and Emerita will have a reading from her book. </p>
<p>Emerita is one of Dario Gallegos' great-great-granddaughters.</p>
<p>Her Mother Joyce Gallegos-Romero and her brother Felix Romero are the owners of R&R Market.</p></div>
http://www.sanluispreservation.com/2007/06/emerita_romeroa.htmlAntonio Arcadio Salazartag:typepad.com,2003:post-342141742007-05-18T12:07:28-07:002007-05-18T12:07:28-07:00Antonio Arcadio Salazar (A.A.) was born 1-12-1848 to Juan Manuel Salazar and Margarita Martinez in Abiquiu, NM. He moved to San Luis, Colorado when he was 12 years old. He married Genoveva Gallegos on 2-26-1874 and bought and interest in the Gallegos store from his father-in-law Dario Gallegos in 1874. He also raised livestock and farmed. He served on the Colorado State Legislature between the years 1885-1890. He died on March 26, 1926, in San Luis, Colorado. Thank you to Paul Moloney for this information and picture. Paul Moloney is a grandson to A.A. and Genoveva Salazar.Lennell Gallegos-Ramos
<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a onclick="window.open(this.href, '_blank', 'width=800,height=1247,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false" href="http://sanluis.typepad.com/.shared/image.html?/photos/uncategorized/2007/05/18/a_a. salazar 1885"><img title="A_a" height="779" alt="A_a" src="http://www.sanluispreservation.org/images/2007/05/18/a_a.%20salazar%20%201885" width="500" border="0" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a> Antonio Arcadio Salazar (A.A.) was born 1-12-1848 to Juan Manuel Salazar and Margarita Martinez in Abiquiu, NM. He moved to San Luis, Colorado when he was 12 years old. </p>
<p>He married Genoveva Gallegos on 2-26-1874 and bought and interest in the Gallegos store from his father-in-law Dario Gallegos in 1874. </p>
<p>He also raised livestock and farmed. </p>
<p>He served on the Colorado State Legislature between the years 1885-1890. </p>
<p>He died on March 26, 1926, in San Luis, Colorado. </p>
<p>Thank you to Paul Moloney for this information and picture. Paul Moloney is a grandson to A.A. and Genoveva Salazar.</p></div>
http://www.SanLuisPreservation.org/2007/05/antonio_arcadio.htmlSalazar Store 1929tag:typepad.com,2003:post-341306522007-05-16T11:19:31-07:002007-05-16T11:19:31-07:00Lennell Gallegos-Ramos
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http://www.SanLuisPreservation.org/2007/05/salazar_store_1.htmlWomen's Gold Tapestrytag:typepad.com,2003:post-341296302007-05-16T10:52:56-07:002007-05-16T10:52:56-07:00The nine-foot by twelve- foot tapestry in the Colorado State Capitol honors the women who were integral in the settlement and development of Colorado. The tapestry was made to commemorate the state's centennial and the country's bicentennial in 1976. The title "Women's Gold" alludes to the yellow roses found in the mining camps. The words on the parameter of the tapestry are "America the Beautiful", written by Kathryn Lee Bates when she was on top of Pikes Peak. The massive project incorporated hand-stitched embroidery and applique on Irish linen, took over 4,500 hours to complete, 1,600 expert artisans, 1,800 amateurs...Lennell Gallegos-Ramos
<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a onclick="window.open(this.href, '_blank', 'width=800,height=1200,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false" href="http://sanluis.typepad.com/.shared/image.html?/photos/uncategorized/2007/05/16/capitol_womens_gold_tapestry_016_3.jpg"><img title="Capitol_womens_gold_tapestry_016_3" height="750" alt="Capitol_womens_gold_tapestry_016_3" src="http://www.sanluispreservation.org/images/2007/05/16/capitol_womens_gold_tapestry_016_3.jpg" width="500" border="0" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a> The nine-foot by twelve- foot tapestry in the Colorado State Capitol honors the women who were integral in the settlement and development of Colorado. </p>
<p>The tapestry was made to commemorate the state's centennial and the country's bicentennial in 1976. </p>
<p>The title "Women's Gold" alludes to the yellow roses found in the mining camps. </p>
<p>The words on the parameter of the tapestry are "America the Beautiful", written by Kathryn Lee Bates when she was on top of Pikes Peak. </p>
<p>The massive project incorporated hand-stitched embroidery and applique on Irish linen, took over 4,500 hours to complete, 1,600 expert artisans, 1,800 amateurs and imported skilled artisans from thirty eight states and nine countries. (Info from State Capitol brochure and Colorado State website).</p></div>
http://www.SanLuisPreservation.org/2007/05/womens_gold_tap_1.htmlWomen's Gold Tapestrytag:typepad.com,2003:post-341290722007-05-16T10:37:49-07:002007-05-16T10:37:49-07:00Genoveva Gallegos-Salazar is immortalized in this tapestry. She is in the red spanish dress with the black veil on her head. She is standing by the river. The Women's Gold Tapestry hangs within the rotunda of the Colorado State Capitol. More than 3,500 people put at least one stitch in the wall hanging. The handstitched wall hanging tells the story of prominent Colorado women in the first 100 years of statehood.Lennell Gallegos-Ramos
<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a onclick="window.open(this.href, '_blank', 'width=800,height=533,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false" href="http://sanluis.typepad.com/.shared/image.html?/photos/uncategorized/2007/05/16/capitol_womens_gold_tapestry_013.jpg"><img title="Capitol_womens_gold_tapestry_013" height="333" alt="Capitol_womens_gold_tapestry_013" src="http://www.sanluispreservation.org/images/2007/05/16/capitol_womens_gold_tapestry_013.jpg" width="500" border="0" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a>Genoveva Gallegos-Salazar is immortalized in this tapestry. </p>
<p>She is in the red spanish dress with the black veil on her head. She is standing by the river. </p>
<p>The Women's Gold Tapestry hangs within the rotunda of the Colorado State Capitol.</p>
<p>More than 3,500 people put at least one stitch in the wall hanging. The handstitched wall hanging tells the story of prominent Colorado women in the first 100 years of statehood. </p></div>
http://www.SanLuisPreservation.org/2007/05/womens_gold_tap.htmlDona Genoveva Gallegos-Salazartag:typepad.com,2003:post-338219442007-05-08T11:05:54-07:002007-05-08T11:05:54-07:00Genoveva Gallegos-Salazar was born 1-3-1860 to Dario and Eulogia Gallegos. When she was 14 she married A.A. Salazar. According to her daughter Belinda Salazar-Carpenter she was "a tiny woman, but big in spirit. (Moloney family book)Lennell Gallegos-Ramos
<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a onclick="window.open(this.href, '_blank', 'width=800,height=1211,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false" href="http://sanluis.typepad.com/.shared/image.html?/photos/uncategorized/2007/05/08/genoveva_gallegos_salazar.jpg"><img title="Genoveva_gallegos_salazar" height="756" alt="Genoveva_gallegos_salazar" src="http://www.sanluispreservation.org/images/2007/05/08/genoveva_gallegos_salazar.jpg" width="500" border="0" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a> Genoveva Gallegos-Salazar was born 1-3-1860 to Dario and Eulogia Gallegos. When she was 14 she married A.A. Salazar. </p>
<p>According to her daughter Belinda Salazar-Carpenter she was "a tiny woman, but big in spirit. (Moloney family book)</p></div>
http://www.SanLuisPreservation.org/2007/05/genoveva_galleg.htmltag:typepad.com,2003:post-331843202007-04-22T06:30:05-07:002007-04-22T06:30:05-07:00San Luis Cultural Preservation Fund Sponsored by: Non-profit Costilla County Economic Development Council The number of small businesses that fail in their first few years of operation is staggering. If a business can stay open for 25 years, it is considered a great success. Imagine a small, family-run grocery store celebrating its 150th year in business! In 1857 Dario Gallegos, one of the early settlers in Colorado, started a mercantile business in San Luis. The store quickly became a hub of the community. Despite two devastating fires and economic hardship in Costilla County, one of the poorest counties in the...Lennell Gallegos-Ramos
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The number of small businesses that fail in their first few years of operation is staggering.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>If a business can stay open for 25 years, it is considered a great success.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Imagine a small, family-run grocery store celebrating its 150th year in business! </span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">In 1857 Dario Gallegos, one of the early settlers in </span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Colorado</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">, started a mercantile business in San Luis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The store quickly became a hub of the community.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Despite two devastating fires and economic hardship in </span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Costilla </span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">County</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">, one of the poorest counties in the state, the store has remained opened and operated by the direct descendants of Dario Gallegos for one hundred and fifty years!</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">R&R Market is currently owned and operated by Felix G. Romero, Dario’s great-great-grandson, and it is now the oldest continuous business in</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Colorado</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">, located in the oldest town in the state. </span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">On </span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">June 30, 2007 </span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">the people of San Luis will celebrate this great achievement in </span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Colorado </span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">history.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The historical town celebration will include: a historical presentation, a chili cook-off, poster and color contest for the students of San Luis, cultural music by “Mariachi San Luis” an art fair presented by local traditional and contemporary artists. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">We need support to help sponsor a memorable anniversary event.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">This is an opportunity for you, your organization or your company to be recognized as a community supporter of something truly remarkable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>All sponsor donations and contributions will be listed in an event publication and posted on the “San Luis Cultural Preservation Fund” website.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">This fund is being sponsored by the Costilla County Economic Development Council, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Every penny left over from the 150th anniversary event will be used to preserve the culture, history, and land in San Luis.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Thank you for your support and consideration in what will be an exciting and proud day for the people of San Luis, the </span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">San </span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Luis </span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Valley </span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">and the state of </span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Colorado.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">All contributions should be sent to:</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">P.O. Box </span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">422</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">, San Luis, CO. 81152</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Please contact me to further discuss how your business or organization can participate in supporting this event.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I can be reached at 303-482-1607 or </span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><a href="mailto:Lennellg@hotmail.com">Lennellg</a></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">@hotmail.com</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Sincerely,</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Lennell Gallegos-Ramos (Great-great-granddaughter of Dario Gallegos)</span></p>
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http://www.SanLuisPreservation.org/2007/04/san_luis_cultur.htmlAFI Honors R&R Market Ownerstag:typepad.com,2003:post-325594042007-04-05T14:58:52-07:002007-04-05T14:58:52-07:00Affiliated Foods Inc. Presented Felix and Claudia Romero with this beautiful award at the March 2007 AFI Stockholders meeting held in Texas. The award was given to congratulate them on the 150th Anniversary of the Store. Thanks AFI!!! Joyce Gallegos-Romero, partner in the store is pictured with her son Felix and Claudia Romero.Lennell Gallegos-Ramos
<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a onclick="window.open(this.href, '_blank', 'width=800,height=533,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false" href="http://sanluis.typepad.com/.shared/image.html?/photos/uncategorized/2007/04/05/dsc09386.jpg"><img title="Dsc09386" height="333" alt="Dsc09386" src="http://www.sanluispreservation.org/images/2007/04/05/dsc09386.jpg" width="500" border="0" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a> Affiliated Foods Inc. Presented Felix and Claudia Romero with this beautiful award at the March 2007 AFI Stockholders meeting held in Texas. The award was given to congratulate them on the 150th Anniversary of the Store.</p>
<p>Thanks AFI!!!</p>
<p>Joyce Gallegos-Romero, partner in the store is pictured with her son Felix and Claudia Romero. </p></div>
http://www.SanLuisPreservation.org/2007/04/afi_honors_rr_m.htmlDona Maria Eulogia Gallegostag:typepad.com,2003:post-305193682007-02-15T12:17:49-08:002007-02-15T12:17:49-08:00Dona Maria Eulogia Gallegos Married Dario Gallegos in 1850. She was a silent partner in the store.Lennell Gallegos-Ramos
Dona Maria Eulogia Gallegos Married Dario Gallegos in 1850.
Dona Maria Eulogia Gallegos Married Dario Gallegos in 1850.