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Here are some topics I have presented to historical and genealogical societies. Virginia Sanchez

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March 24, 2012

The Women of Cucharas

This presentation was given at the Rawlings Library in Pueblo, Colorado on March 31, 2012. The presentation is based on my book, Forgotten Cucharenos of the Lower Valley, published by The History Press: 2011.

Indian Captivity in Southern Colorado

This paper was presented at the 2011 annual conference of the New Mexico Historical Society. For a brief introduction, view Indian Captivity in Southern Colorado.

Searching for Clues in Strange Places

This presentation is a case study about searching for unique sources of information using maps, oral histories, water documents, and newspapers in addition to other sources. I also discuss how to make sense of the information found and discuss the story it tells.

Analysis of a Colorado Acequia Community

This informative presentation examines the infrastructure of an abandoned settlement in Huerfano County known as Cucharas, Colorado. I discuss its acequia systems, its stagecoach and railway history, and the Cucharas neighborhood. With the decline of the coal industry and lack of economic growth, the population of Cucharas dwindled into a forgotten tiny farming and stock-raising area. Sadly, Cucharas is quickly loosing what is left of its historic significance to the State of Colorado.

Analysis of a Southern Colorado Acequia Ledger

This informative presentation provides an in-depth view of a 119-year old acequia ledger that is filled with historical and genealogical information about the men and women involved in the construction, management, and care of a southern Colorado acequia located in Huerfano County.

New Mexico Colonial Military, 1700-1825

This colorful and informative presentation discusses the life and times of Spanish Colonial soldiers stationed in the presidio at Santa Fe, New Spain (New Mexico). The military way of life, their uniforms and arms, and the use of Indian auxiliaries and citizen militias are also discussed. (Co-presented with Henrietta Christmas.)

Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution and New Mexico's Colonial Patriots

This informative presentation discusses recent findings in ways Spain, including New Mexico Colonial Patriots, contributed to the American Independence. It also discuses ways descendants of New Mexico's Colonial Patriots can honor and document their ancestors' activities via memberships in the Sons of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the American Revolution lineage societies. (Co-presented with Charles Martinez y Vigil.)

Juana Lujan, 1684-1762

This colorful and informative presentation discusses the life and times of Juana Lujan from a woman's perspective and point of view. Juana Lujan was a wealthy woman in Spanish Colonial New Mexico who was a businesswoman, a socialite, a mother, madrina, and grandmother. The audience will not only learn about this woman, but the life and times of the colonists who lived in Spanish Colonial New Mexico during the 1700s. (Co-presented with Henrietta Christmas.)

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	Presentations/Speaking Engagements
	Here are some topics I have presented to historical and genealogical societies. *Virginia Sanchez*
Welcome Articles Speaking Engagements Send e-mail to: Virginia Last updated: March 24, 2012	*The Women of Cucharas* This presentation was given at the Rawlings Library in Pueblo, Colorado on March 31, 2012. The presentation is based on my book, Forgotten Cucharenos of the Lower Valley, published by The History Press: 2011. *Indian Captivity in Southern Colorado* This paper was presented at the 2011 annual conference of the New Mexico Historical Society. For a brief introduction, view Indian Captivity in Southern Colorado. *Searching for Clues in Strange Places* This presentation is a case study about searching for unique sources of information using maps, oral histories, water documents, and newspapers in addition to other sources. I also discuss how to make sense of the information found and discuss the story it tells. *Analysis of a Colorado Acequia Community* This informative presentation examines the infrastructure of an abandoned settlement in Huerfano County known as Cucharas, Colorado. I discuss its acequia systems, its stagecoach and railway history, and the Cucharas neighborhood. With the decline of the coal industry and lack of economic growth, the population of Cucharas dwindled into a forgotten tiny farming and stock-raising area. Sadly, Cucharas is quickly loosing what is left of its historic significance to the State of Colorado. *Analysis of a Southern Colorado Acequia Ledger* This informative presentation provides an in-depth view of a 119-year old acequia ledger that is filled with historical and genealogical information about the men and women involved in the construction, management, and care of a southern Colorado acequia located in Huerfano County. *New Mexico Colonial Military, 1700-1825* This colorful and informative presentation discusses the life and times of Spanish Colonial soldiers stationed in the presidio at Santa Fe, New Spain (New Mexico). The military way of life, their uniforms and arms, and the use of Indian auxiliaries and citizen militias are also discussed. (Co-presented with Henrietta Christmas.) *Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution and New Mexico's Colonial Patriots* This informative presentation discusses recent findings in ways Spain, including New Mexico Colonial Patriots, contributed to the American Independence. It also discuses ways descendants of New Mexico's Colonial Patriots can honor and document their ancestors' activities via memberships in the Sons of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the American Revolution lineage societies. (Co-presented with Charles Martinez y Vigil.) *Juana Lujan, 1684-1762* This colorful and informative presentation discusses the life and times of Juana Lujan from a woman's perspective and point of view. Juana Lujan was a wealthy woman in Spanish Colonial New Mexico who was a businesswoman, a socialite, a mother, madrina, and grandmother. The audience will not only learn about this woman, but the life and times of the colonists who lived in Spanish Colonial New Mexico during the 1700s. (Co-presented with Henrietta Christmas.)