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  • Last winter the U.S. Department of Agriculture cited health concerns when it threatened to cancel a fundraising event billed as the world's largest matanza (Spanish for slaughter or killing). The annual event, which takes place in rural Valencia County New Mexico, has roots that can be traced all the way back to 500 B.C. Spain and centers around the slaughter and eating of a locally raised animal. In the days before electricity came it was a way for communities throughout the region to ensure everyone had fresh meat during the harsh winter months. Today it endures as a celebratory time for friends and neighbors to reconnect over a day of feast...The public outcry was overwhelming as news of the cancelation hit. As a result, the USDA backed off and the event was rescheduled. In the aftermath, one thing was clear: New Mexicans love their matanzas and will not give them up without a fight. Killing Tradition: Matanzas in New Mexico is an ongoing personal project and visual exploration of the cultural significance of the tradition and its place in contemporary society.The matanza is significant because it's a link that connects current and future generations with their ancestors..
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  • Last winter the U.S. Department of Agriculture cited health concerns when it threatened to cancel a fundraising event billed as the world's largest matanza (Spanish for slaughter or killing). The annual event, which takes place in rural Valencia County New Mexico, has roots that can be traced all the way back to 500 B.C. Spain and centers around the slaughter and eating of a locally raised animal. In the days before electricity came it was a way for communities throughout the region to ensure everyone had fresh meat during the harsh winter months. Today it endures as a celebratory time for friends and neighbors to reconnect over a day of feast...The public outcry was overwhelming as news of the cancelation hit. As a result, the USDA backed off and the event was rescheduled. In the aftermath, one thing was clear: New Mexicans love their matanzas and will not give them up without a fight. Killing Tradition: Matanzas in New Mexico is an ongoing personal project and visual exploration of the cultural significance of the tradition and its place in contemporary society.The matanza is significant because it's a link that connects current and future generations with their ancestors..
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  • Last winter the U.S. Department of Agriculture cited health concerns when it threatened to cancel a fundraising event billed as the world's largest matanza (Spanish for slaughter or killing). The annual event, which takes place in rural Valencia County New Mexico, has roots that can be traced all the way back to 500 B.C. Spain and centers around the slaughter and eating of a locally raised animal. In the days before electricity came it was a way for communities throughout the region to ensure everyone had fresh meat during the harsh winter months. Today it endures as a celebratory time for friends and neighbors to reconnect over a day of feast...The public outcry was overwhelming as news of the cancelation hit. As a result, the USDA backed off and the event was rescheduled. In the aftermath, one thing was clear: New Mexicans love their matanzas and will not give them up without a fight. Killing Tradition: Matanzas in New Mexico is an ongoing personal project and visual exploration of the cultural significance of the tradition and its place in contemporary society.The matanza is significant because it's a link that connects current and future generations with their ancestors..
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  • Last winter the U.S. Department of Agriculture cited health concerns when it threatened to cancel a fundraising event billed as the world's largest matanza (Spanish for slaughter or killing). The annual event, which takes place in rural Valencia County New Mexico, has roots that can be traced all the way back to 500 B.C. Spain and centers around the slaughter and eating of a locally raised animal. In the days before electricity came it was a way for communities throughout the region to ensure everyone had fresh meat during the harsh winter months. Today it endures as a celebratory time for friends and neighbors to reconnect over a day of feast...The public outcry was overwhelming as news of the cancelation hit. As a result, the USDA backed off and the event was rescheduled. In the aftermath, one thing was clear: New Mexicans love their matanzas and will not give them up without a fight. Killing Tradition: Matanzas in New Mexico is an ongoing personal project and visual exploration of the cultural significance of the tradition and its place in contemporary society.The matanza is significant because it's a link that connects current and future generations with their ancestors..
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  • Last winter the U.S. Department of Agriculture cited health concerns when it threatened to cancel a fundraising event billed as the world's largest matanza (Spanish for slaughter or killing). The annual event, which takes place in rural Valencia County New Mexico, has roots that can be traced all the way back to 500 B.C. Spain and centers around the slaughter and eating of a locally raised animal. In the days before electricity came it was a way for communities throughout the region to ensure everyone had fresh meat during the harsh winter months. Today it endures as a celebratory time for friends and neighbors to reconnect over a day of feast...The public outcry was overwhelming as news of the cancelation hit. As a result, the USDA backed off and the event was rescheduled. In the aftermath, one thing was clear: New Mexicans love their matanzas and will not give them up without a fight. Killing Tradition: Matanzas in New Mexico is an ongoing personal project and visual exploration of the cultural significance of the tradition and its place in contemporary society.The matanza is significant because it's a link that connects current and future generations with their ancestors..
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  • Last winter the U.S. Department of Agriculture cited health concerns when it threatened to cancel a fundraising event billed as the world's largest matanza (Spanish for slaughter or killing). The annual event, which takes place in rural Valencia County New Mexico, has roots that can be traced all the way back to 500 B.C. Spain and centers around the slaughter and eating of a locally raised animal. In the days before electricity came it was a way for communities throughout the region to ensure everyone had fresh meat during the harsh winter months. Today it endures as a celebratory time for friends and neighbors to reconnect over a day of feast...The public outcry was overwhelming as news of the cancelation hit. As a result, the USDA backed off and the event was rescheduled. In the aftermath, one thing was clear: New Mexicans love their matanzas and will not give them up without a fight. Killing Tradition: Matanzas in New Mexico is an ongoing personal project and visual exploration of the cultural significance of the tradition and its place in contemporary society.The matanza is significant because it's a link that connects current and future generations with their ancestors..
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  • Last winter the U.S. Department of Agriculture cited health concerns when it threatened to cancel a fundraising event billed as the world's largest matanza (Spanish for slaughter or killing). The annual event, which takes place in rural Valencia County New Mexico, has roots that can be traced all the way back to 500 B.C. Spain and centers around the slaughter and eating of a locally raised animal. In the days before electricity came it was a way for communities throughout the region to ensure everyone had fresh meat during the harsh winter months. Today it endures as a celebratory time for friends and neighbors to reconnect over a day of feast...The public outcry was overwhelming as news of the cancelation hit. As a result, the USDA backed off and the event was rescheduled. In the aftermath, one thing was clear: New Mexicans love their matanzas and will not give them up without a fight. Killing Tradition: Matanzas in New Mexico is an ongoing personal project and visual exploration of the cultural significance of the tradition and its place in contemporary society.The matanza is significant because it's a link that connects current and future generations with their ancestors..
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  • Last winter the U.S. Department of Agriculture cited health concerns when it threatened to cancel a fundraising event billed as the world's largest matanza (Spanish for slaughter or killing). The annual event, which takes place in rural Valencia County New Mexico, has roots that can be traced all the way back to 500 B.C. Spain and centers around the slaughter and eating of a locally raised animal. In the days before electricity came it was a way for communities throughout the region to ensure everyone had fresh meat during the harsh winter months. Today it endures as a celebratory time for friends and neighbors to reconnect over a day of feast...The public outcry was overwhelming as news of the cancelation hit. As a result, the USDA backed off and the event was rescheduled. In the aftermath, one thing was clear: New Mexicans love their matanzas and will not give them up without a fight. Killing Tradition: Matanzas in New Mexico is an ongoing personal project and visual exploration of the cultural significance of the tradition and its place in contemporary society.The matanza is significant because it's a link that connects current and future generations with their ancestors..
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  • Last winter the U.S. Department of Agriculture cited health concerns when it threatened to cancel a fundraising event billed as the world's largest matanza (Spanish for slaughter or killing). The annual event, which takes place in rural Valencia County New Mexico, has roots that can be traced all the way back to 500 B.C. Spain and centers around the slaughter and eating of a locally raised animal. In the days before electricity came it was a way for communities throughout the region to ensure everyone had fresh meat during the harsh winter months. Today it endures as a celebratory time for friends and neighbors to reconnect over a day of feast...The public outcry was overwhelming as news of the cancelation hit. As a result, the USDA backed off and the event was rescheduled. In the aftermath, one thing was clear: New Mexicans love their matanzas and will not give them up without a fight. Killing Tradition: Matanzas in New Mexico is an ongoing personal project and visual exploration of the cultural significance of the tradition and its place in contemporary society.The matanza is significant because it's a link that connects current and future generations with their ancestors..
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  • Last winter the U.S. Department of Agriculture cited health concerns when it threatened to cancel a fundraising event billed as the world's largest matanza (Spanish for slaughter or killing). The annual event, which takes place in rural Valencia County New Mexico, has roots that can be traced all the way back to 500 B.C. Spain and centers around the slaughter and eating of a locally raised animal. In the days before electricity came it was a way for communities throughout the region to ensure everyone had fresh meat during the harsh winter months. Today it endures as a celebratory time for friends and neighbors to reconnect over a day of feast...The public outcry was overwhelming as news of the cancelation hit. As a result, the USDA backed off and the event was rescheduled. In the aftermath, one thing was clear: New Mexicans love their matanzas and will not give them up without a fight. Killing Tradition: Matanzas in New Mexico is an ongoing personal project and visual exploration of the cultural significance of the tradition and its place in contemporary society.The matanza is significant because it's a link that connects current and future generations with their ancestors..
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  • Last winter the U.S. Department of Agriculture cited health concerns when it threatened to cancel a fundraising event billed as the world's largest matanza (Spanish for slaughter or killing). The annual event, which takes place in rural Valencia County New Mexico, has roots that can be traced all the way back to 500 B.C. Spain and centers around the slaughter and eating of a locally raised animal. In the days before electricity came it was a way for communities throughout the region to ensure everyone had fresh meat during the harsh winter months. Today it endures as a celebratory time for friends and neighbors to reconnect over a day of feast...The public outcry was overwhelming as news of the cancelation hit. As a result, the USDA backed off and the event was rescheduled. In the aftermath, one thing was clear: New Mexicans love their matanzas and will not give them up without a fight. Killing Tradition: Matanzas in New Mexico is an ongoing personal project and visual exploration of the cultural significance of the tradition and its place in contemporary society.The matanza is significant because it's a link that connects current and future generations with their ancestors..
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  • Last winter the U.S. Department of Agriculture cited health concerns when it threatened to cancel a fundraising event billed as the world's largest matanza (Spanish for slaughter or killing). The annual event, which takes place in rural Valencia County New Mexico, has roots that can be traced all the way back to 500 B.C. Spain and centers around the slaughter and eating of a locally raised animal. In the days before electricity came it was a way for communities throughout the region to ensure everyone had fresh meat during the harsh winter months. Today it endures as a celebratory time for friends and neighbors to reconnect over a day of feast...The public outcry was overwhelming as news of the cancelation hit. As a result, the USDA backed off and the event was rescheduled. In the aftermath, one thing was clear: New Mexicans love their matanzas and will not give them up without a fight. Killing Tradition: Matanzas in New Mexico is an ongoing personal project and visual exploration of the cultural significance of the tradition and its place in contemporary society.The matanza is significant because it's a link that connects current and future generations with their ancestors..
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  • Last winter the U.S. Department of Agriculture cited health concerns when it threatened to cancel a fundraising event billed as the world's largest matanza (Spanish for slaughter or killing). The annual event, which takes place in rural Valencia County New Mexico, has roots that can be traced all the way back to 500 B.C. Spain and centers around the slaughter and eating of a locally raised animal. In the days before electricity came it was a way for communities throughout the region to ensure everyone had fresh meat during the harsh winter months. Today it endures as a celebratory time for friends and neighbors to reconnect over a day of feast...The public outcry was overwhelming as news of the cancelation hit. As a result, the USDA backed off and the event was rescheduled. In the aftermath, one thing was clear: New Mexicans love their matanzas and will not give them up without a fight. Killing Tradition: Matanzas in New Mexico is an ongoing personal project and visual exploration of the cultural significance of the tradition and its place in contemporary society.The matanza is significant because it's a link that connects current and future generations with their ancestors..
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  • Last winter the U.S. Department of Agriculture cited health concerns when it threatened to cancel a fundraising event billed as the world's largest matanza (Spanish for slaughter or killing). The annual event, which takes place in rural Valencia County New Mexico, has roots that can be traced all the way back to 500 B.C. Spain and centers around the slaughter and eating of a locally raised animal. In the days before electricity came it was a way for communities throughout the region to ensure everyone had fresh meat during the harsh winter months. Today it endures as a celebratory time for friends and neighbors to reconnect over a day of feast...The public outcry was overwhelming as news of the cancelation hit. As a result, the USDA backed off and the event was rescheduled. In the aftermath, one thing was clear: New Mexicans love their matanzas and will not give them up without a fight. Killing Tradition: Matanzas in New Mexico is an ongoing personal project and visual exploration of the cultural significance of the tradition and its place in contemporary society.The matanza is significant because it's a link that connects current and future generations with their ancestors..
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  • Last winter the U.S. Department of Agriculture cited health concerns when it threatened to cancel a fundraising event billed as the world's largest matanza (Spanish for slaughter or killing). The annual event, which takes place in rural Valencia County New Mexico, has roots that can be traced all the way back to 500 B.C. Spain and centers around the slaughter and eating of a locally raised animal. In the days before electricity came it was a way for communities throughout the region to ensure everyone had fresh meat during the harsh winter months. Today it endures as a celebratory time for friends and neighbors to reconnect over a day of feast...The public outcry was overwhelming as news of the cancelation hit. As a result, the USDA backed off and the event was rescheduled. In the aftermath, one thing was clear: New Mexicans love their matanzas and will not give them up without a fight. Killing Tradition: Matanzas in New Mexico is an ongoing personal project and visual exploration of the cultural significance of the tradition and its place in contemporary society.The matanza is significant because it's a link that connects current and future generations with their ancestors..
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  • Last winter the U.S. Department of Agriculture cited health concerns when it threatened to cancel a fundraising event billed as the world's largest matanza (Spanish for slaughter or killing). The annual event, which takes place in rural Valencia County New Mexico, has roots that can be traced all the way back to 500 B.C. Spain and centers around the slaughter and eating of a locally raised animal. In the days before electricity came it was a way for communities throughout the region to ensure everyone had fresh meat during the harsh winter months. Today it endures as a celebratory time for friends and neighbors to reconnect over a day of feast...The public outcry was overwhelming as news of the cancelation hit. As a result, the USDA backed off and the event was rescheduled. In the aftermath, one thing was clear: New Mexicans love their matanzas and will not give them up without a fight. Killing Tradition: Matanzas in New Mexico is an ongoing personal project and visual exploration of the cultural significance of the tradition and its place in contemporary society.The matanza is significant because it's a link that connects current and future generations with their ancestors..
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  • A traditional New Mexico breakfast at Henry and Michelle Otero's South Valley home.
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  • A traditional New Mexico breakfast at Henry and Michelle Otero's South Valley home.
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  • A traditional New Mexico breakfast at Henry and Michelle Otero's South Valley home.
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  • A traditional New Mexico breakfast at Henry and Michelle Otero's South Valley home.
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  • A traditional New Mexico breakfast at Henry and Michelle Otero's South Valley home.
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  • A traditional New Mexico breakfast at Henry and Michelle Otero's South Valley home.
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  • A traditional New Mexico breakfast at Henry and Michelle Otero's South Valley home.
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  • A traditional New Mexico breakfast at Henry and Michelle Otero's South Valley home.
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  • A traditional New Mexico breakfast at Henry and Michelle Otero's South Valley home.
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  • A traditional New Mexico breakfast at Henry and Michelle Otero's South Valley home.
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  • A traditional New Mexico breakfast at Henry and Michelle Otero's South Valley home.
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  • A traditional New Mexico breakfast at Henry and Michelle Otero's South Valley home.
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  • Community songs | Chilili, 2007
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  • The Matachine dancers get dressed in the parking lot before their first performance of the weekend. "It's just a tradition, it's a tradition that our ancestors left us from a long time ago. The Matachines come and they dance to the patron saint in respect." said life long resident Ernest Gutierrez...-----------..STORY SUMMARY: ..Small communities around New Mexico come together each year on traditional feast days. The East Mountains community of Chilili New Mexico celebrated the feast of San Juan Neponuceno on Aug. 3. For generations, a day of dancing, praying and feasting has brought the community of Chilili together. The residents do it for blessings, for fun, for each other. A mix of Spanish, Mexican, American Indian and Catholic traditions contribute to the feast of San Juan Neponuceno, the East Mountains village's patron saint.
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