Hispanics of Roosevelt County, New Mexico
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Hispanics of Roosevelt County, New Mexico

A History

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Hispanics of Roosevelt County, New Mexico

A History

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In 1942, several Hispanic families left drought-devastated Encino and headed for the small, peanut-farming town of Portales in Roosevelt County, New Mexico. Among them was the Trujillo family, including five-year-old Agapito, who later became the county's first Hispanic law enforcement officer. The new arrivals did not feel welcome in Portales, which was almost entirely Anglo and a rumored "sundown" town. However, determined to put down roots and take advantage of economic opportunities, they eventually thrived. Agapito Trujillo tells the story of his family's migration to Roosevelt County alongside the struggles and triumphs of the Hispanic community with candor, grace and an obvious love for his heritage and neighbors.

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Year
2015
ISBN
9781625854476

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Foreword, by Dr. Donald C. Elder III
  6. Acknowledgements
  7. Prologue
  8. 1. The Journey Begins
  9. 2. Portales
  10. 3. The First Families
  11. 4. Educational Beginnings
  12. 5. The First Winter
  13. 6. Faith of Our Fathers
  14. 7. Fieldwork
  15. 8. Moving On
  16. 9. Return to the Homeland
  17. 10. Portales Again
  18. 11. The Final Trip to the Birthplace
  19. 12. Portales to Stay
  20. 13. Becoming Homeowners in an Adopted Land
  21. 14. The Law Enforcement Years
  22. 15. Final Career Change
  23. 16. Progress
  24. 17. Advancements in Education
  25. Appendix
  26. Notes
  27. About the Author