Southwestern Mission Research Center
Committed to promoting and fostering education, research and preservation relating to the Spanish Borderlands for over 50 years
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The Southwestern Mission Research Center is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization. We’re committed to the cause of supporting Spanish Borderlands research and education. Our Kino Missions tours introduce people to the history and culture of the Pimería Alta, in the Sonoran Desert of Mexico and Arizona. Proceeds from these tours enable us to sponsor important scholarship on a broader level, assist with publications, and promote education. Furthermore we engage in cooperative restoration projects with the mission communities.
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“1776-1783 in New Mexico” Webinar Presentation
On August 8, 2026, at 10:00 am, the New Mexico Genealogical Society presents "1776-1783 in New Mexico" webinar to be given by Henrietta M. Christmas. This webinar lecture highlights New Mexico's role in the American Revolution, and the soldiers and others who gave...
“Tracing Your Hispanic Family History” Workshop
Caption: Adela (Quintana) & Ramon Gallegos Wedding, 1912, Rosa, NM. Courtesy Raymond Gallegos The Southwest Colorado Genealogical Society (SWCGS) will host a workshop on “Tracing Your Hispanic Family History,” with an emphasis on ancestors who migrated to Northern...
“Wills and Testaments in the Spanish Colonial Southwest” Free Webinar Presentation
“Wills and Testaments in the Spanish Colonial Southwest” webinar presentation by Henrietta Martinez Christmas, uncovers the genealogical treasures hidden within Spanish colonial wills and testaments. Far more than simple legal documents, these records provide rare...
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