Discovering Los Fuertes

De: James Sanchez

Narrado por: Juan Marsh

A fiction story that took place from1842 to 1850. Featuring the hardships, battles, and tragedies experienced by the people who established the original land grants (The Sangre De Cristo Land Grant).

The quest to distribute land to Spanish/Mexican settlers in Southern Colorado by Carlos Beaubien's family and friends proved difficult. As naturalized Mexican citizens living in Taos, they were taxed unfairly and thus tossed into politics unexpectedly, resulting in the loss of life and uncertainty for the future. As a great leader, Carlos Beaubien manages to fulfill a dream and finally distribute land to many Spanish/Mexican families.

The first Spanish/Mexican settlers who established the oldest communities in these areas after receiving these land grants also experienced hardships and battles of their own as they embark on a new quest to build a new life for their families.

These lives were met with many challenges, hard work, and uncertainty for their future. Ultimately, they were rewarded with a good life in a place called Los Fuertes. This last statement is not fiction, however. Some current land owners, including the author of Discovering Los Fuertes, are descendants of these original families.

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