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Salazar, Joe and Mela, March 5, 1995

 Item — Box: 1, CD: 19

Scope and Contents

Their daughter, Melissa Salazar, was murdered and her body left near the Valencia exit off of I 25 near Pecos. At the site where her body was found , the family erected a cross, placed an enclosed box where a candle remains lit, and planted many flowers. A field mass was held at the site. Mr. Salazar also discusses the early history of the tradition of roadside crosses.

2 cds

Dates

  • March 5, 1995

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English Spanish

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 box (1 cu. ft.)

Repository Details

Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451