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
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
cswrref@unm.edu
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
cswrref@unm.edu