Grandma's Santo on Its Head: Stories of Days Gone by in Hispanic Villages of New Mexico

The popular cuentos that parents and grandparents in rural New Mexico once upon a time told their children are a rich source of the folklore of the region and offer satisfying entertainment. In this collection of bilingual stories about the Rìo Puerco Valley, where Nasario Garcìa grew up, he shares the traditions, myths, and stories of his homeland. He recounts stories of the evil eye and rooster racing, the Wailing Woman and the punishing of the santos. Preceding each tale is Garcìa's brief explanation of the history and culture behind the story.