In October 2014 Antonio Verde took the reins of the Los Angeles Italian Consulate with jurisdiction over Southern California, Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico. Next month he will travel to New Mexico for a series of meetings with government officials and with this state's consular representatives, Rosalba Maniaci and Cav. Lino Pertusini. The visit is...
READ MOREWhen first generation Italian John Camuglia bought the original Tully's meat market in the city's Highland district he took the first step from humble beginnings toward creating an iconic Albuquerque institution. That was in 1970. Today, under the careful, hands-on management of son, Johnny Camuglia, Tully's continues to grow and thrive by bringing...
READ MOREby Andrea Lin Restaurant locations that have gone through many format and ownership changes seem to bear the weight of their prior occupants' mistakes. The Saucy Italian Bistro in the Northeast Heights sits on a spot that's seen such concepts as Southwestern, steak and Mexican come and go and should be applauded for trying to start fresh....
READ MOREAn all-volunteer, nonprofit organization is striving to earn $30,000 to donate to the UNM Children's Hospital this year. The New Mexico Italian Film and Culture Festival begins Thursday, Feb. 5, in Santa Fe and Sunday, Feb. 8, in Albuquerque. Read more Source: http://krqe.com/
READ MOREConsul General Perrone is going to pay his first official visit to New Mexico on April 14-16, during which he will be received by the Governor of the State, Susana Martinez. The Consul General will meet with Italian individuals and associations in Santa Fe, Albuquerque and Taos in order to reinforce the Italian presence in the State and to...
READ MOREby Russell Contreras An Italian-born nun who confronted Billy the Kid, calmed angry mobs and helped open New Mexico territory hospitals and schools faced her first test for the long road to sainthood on Tuesday. Supporters and researchers presented their case before the Archdiocese of Santa Fe at a ceremonial "first inquiry" in Al...
READ MOREItalian Americans and New Mexico have had a symbiotic relationship since the turn of the 20th century. Though the relationship is stronger than ever, one aspect that always went under the radar was Italian films. Read more Source: http://www.abqjournal.com/
READ MOREdi Generoso D'Agnese «Go West». Potrebbe essere questo il motto che accompagna Marcello Maviglia nella sua avventura professionale americana. Con la sostanziale differenza che lui non ripercorre le piste polverose solcate dalle navi della prateria, ma cerca invece tracce di un disastro causato dal silenzioso genocidio operato da cinque sec...
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