About the Author

Ray John de Aragon has written extensively on the history of New Mexico and the traditions and culture of northern New Mexico. He is recognized as a master santero with works in numerous private and public collections. His efforts at promoting and preserving the Spanish Colonial heritage of the American Southwest have gained regional and national attention. He has been featured in many publications and a PBS documentary. He holds a Masters in American Studies with emphasis on the Hispanic culture, heritage, history and traditions of New Mexico, and he has lectured and taught in this area at the university level. He is also the author of "The Penitentes of New Mexico" and "The Legend of La Llorona" and the translator of "Recollections of the Life of the Priest Don Antonio Jose Martinez" by Pedro Sanchez, all from Sunstone Press.