Candace Vargas, the reina, or queen, of Las Fiestas de Española, is escorted by Jerry Abeyta, dressed as Juan de Oñate, as they walk out of the House chamber Friday afternoon. They visited the Roundhouse with Mariachi Calor of Taos, who performed. (Roberto E. Rosales/Albuquerque Journal)
— This article appeared on page A4 of the Albuquerque Journal
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