A picture is worth 1,000 words ... in Taos, it's more like 2,000
For the first time in its history, the Taos Pueblo Tribal Council allowed a photograph of its members for publication. The image was arranged by 2017 Taos Pueblo Tribal Secretary Floyd Gomez as an educational tool that can used to help tribal students better understand their history and traditions and for future generations to recognize tribal leaders of today. Pictured from left are Joseph P. Romero, Gilbert Suazo, Sr., Luis Romero, Jose Samora, Santiago Suazo, Richard Archuleta, Adolph Samora, Tom Lujan, Jr., Laureano Romero, Benito Mirabal, Edwin Concha (behind Benito Mirabal), Fred Lujan Sr., Clyde M. Romero Sr., Ernesto C. Luhan, Nelson C. Cordova and Ben John Martinez. In the second row are Cesario T. Lujan (behind Santiago Suazo), Bennito M. Sandoval, Tony Duran Sr., Bernard Lujan, Tony Romero, Frank Marcus Sr., Fred Romero, Henry Nelson Lujan, John A. Mirabal, Samuel Gomez, Matthew Montoya, Richard Aspenwind, Leonard Archuleta, James Lujan Sr., Steven Archuleta (behind James Lujan Sr.) and Henry Samora. Councilmen not pictured are Mike Concha, Ralph Concha, Harold V. Cordova, Robert Espinosa, Joe Lujan, Paul T. Martinez, Cacique, Isidro Mirabal, Albert Archuleta, David A. Gomez , David G. Gomez, Arthur Lujan, James Steven Lujan, Lawrence T. Lujan, Edwin Martinez, Frank RainLeaf, Jeff Romancito, Andrew Romero, John C. Romero and Paul Romero.
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Sometimes the photo tells most – if not all – of the story.
We wanted to share some recent photos that hadn’t landed on our pages yet.
Thanks to Rick Romancito and Katharine Egli of the Taos News for the great shots.
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Fifty tribal elders, all men. We assume this patriarchy is a Pueblo tradition, but it is not. It is something the Taos Pueblo developed under the influence of the Spanish. I hope that the Pueblo will return to its true historical roots and allow women a greater say in tribal affairs. In the meantime, it might be helpful if the women on the Pueblo formed their own council and insisted on an equal voice in their community.