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Larry Torres
Larry Torres is an American writer and educator who was an associate professor of foreign languages at the University of New Mexico in Taos, New Mexico. Mr. Torres is the second of eight children born to parents who, themselves, never completed high school. He has taught Russian language, Russian, French language, French, Spanish language, Spanish, English studies, English, bilingual education and Historical linguistics, ancient languages. In 2003, he was the head of the university's Fine Arts and Culture Department. He is also a founding member of the Governor's School for International Studies in Tennessee. Torres is the author of ''Six Nuevomexicano Folk Dramas for Advent Season'' and has contributed to a number of other works. He is regularly recognized for his expertise in the culture and folklore of northern New Mexico. Torres retired in 2019 to work on three books and see the world. Awards and recognitions Torres has received a number of awards for his work in the field of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arroyo Seco, New Mexico
Arroyo Seco is a census-designated place in Taos County near Taos, New Mexico. Arroyo Seco's economy is based on tourism and services to residents of retirement and vacation homes. Arroyo Seco has a post office, with the ZIP code 87514. The 87514 ZIP Code Tabulation Area had a population of 1,310 at the 2000 census, with 996 housing units, a land area of 53.63 sq. miles, a water area of 0.05 sq. mile, and a population density of 24.43 people per sq. mile at Census 2000. Arroyo Seco's elevation is 7,634 feet. Demographics History Arroyo Seco was settled in 1804, on a Spanish land grant made on October 7, 1745. The Church of the Most Holy Trinity was completed in 1834 and has recently been restored. Overlooking Arroyo Seco stands Lucero Peak, a rock formation. Housed in the Peak is a cave that is sacred to the local Native American population of Taos Pueblo. The cave inspired D.H. Lawrence's short story "The Woman who Rode Away" after he visited it in May 1924 with Mabel Dodge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |