Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
We traveled to the northern mountain range of northwestern New Mexico in search of a place where Spanish and Native American cultures intertwine. Our journey took us to historic Spanish towns dating back to the early 1700s, where a unique “New Mexican” Spanish dialect is still spoken. Curious about the lives of those who call this region home, we set out to listen. In the end, we discovered a region with a culture as distinct as Appalachia — one shaped by deep traditions, a unique language, and a history all its own.
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0:00 Intro
0:44 Santa Fe
0:57 Native American Pueblo
2:12 Heading into the Mountains
3:23 “New Mexican” Spanish Dialect
4:09 Low Rider Capital of World
7:08 Deeper into the Mountains
7:41 Jerome
8:45 Spanish Town
10:33 Old Man with Stick
Subs: 98k subs
#newmexico #appalachia
We traveled to the northern mountain range of northwestern New Mexico in search of a place where Spanish and Native American cultures intertwine. Our journey took us to historic Spanish towns dating back to the early 1700s, where a unique “New Mexican” Spanish dialect is still spoken. Curious about the lives of those who call this region home, we set out to listen. In the end, we discovered a region with a culture as distinct as Appalachia — one shaped by deep traditions, a unique language, and a history all its own.
About Roca: RocaNews is an independent media company started by 3 friends in 2020. Our mission is to cover the news without bias, fear-mongering, or partisanship. We deliver daily news to 2M+ people via the products below.
Our Products:
► Instagram: instagram.com/ridethenews
► App: apps.apple.com/us/app/rocanews-unbiased-fun-news/id1630180690
► Newsletter: rocanews.substack.com
Our Series:
► Rust Belt: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPeAGR_Bf_D2Di5bzXIMrM6Ef_IIiRNYU&si=Q5ewau_4vb0tGkMC
► New Mexico: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPeAGR_Bf_D13WP-qxrHXM5e74bU_gmKp&si=Zhivz1uXd_hn7-8g
Wants to help us report?
► Sign up here: https://shorturl.at/xPrUx
0:00 Intro
0:44 Santa Fe
0:57 Native American Pueblo
2:12 Heading into the Mountains
3:23 “New Mexican” Spanish Dialect
4:09 Low Rider Capital of World
7:08 Deeper into the Mountains
7:41 Jerome
8:45 Spanish Town
10:33 Old Man with Stick
Subs: 98k subs
#newmexico #appalachia
