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untitled, 1969

Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico. In Hispanic New Mexico and Colorado, the New Year is awaited with anxiety and greeted with shouts of joy and cheer. After it is literally shot and "killed,"…

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untitled, 1970

Socorro, New Mexico. Informant recites four verses, some of which are improvised, used in a serenade, "Los dias," and addressed to the communicant. Quality: Good/Fair.

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Los Manueles, 1971

Tome, New Mexico. "Los Manueles" is a New Year's custom of friends visiting neighbors and greeting them in song and poetry in the wee hours of the morning. Numerous persons named…

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