Weird New Mexico History

Join New Mexico State Historian, Robert Martinez on a brief tour of the sometimes gruesome and spooky moments that add a little weirdness to the history of New Mexico.

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[lewstone]

The weirdest thing in New Mexico is the effect of the Allsups chimichanga on the human body.

[joepena]

Absolutely loved this! Thank you so much for sharing!!!

[woodromeillustrations]

Very cool video. Thank you for sharing.

[niiqueyy]

Interesting! It makes me happy to hear history from people with roots in the state they’re speaking on

[DanEvans-ybwk]

Thank you, Robert. I knew some of the stories. We drive through Abiquiu many times a year on our way to Santa Fe.

[BaronUnderbite]

dope. the magic energy in New Mexico is wild. You can feel it

[lorettatollefson]

The 1837 revolt wasn't in Taos. It was centered in the Santa Cruz de la Canada area and Perez was killed in Santa Fe.

[dougbourdo]

I wonder how many of these were or would be attributed these days to varied mental illness.

[tinaviera]

Wasnt there an Armijo who was beheaded?