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16/03/2026

ANTONITO, COLORADO, 81120
El Santuario de los Pobladores
Colorado's oldest church is now home to the largest handmade adobe labyrinth in the world.
A small group of passionate church members have created a not-so-small miracle in the tiny, unincorporated town of Conejos, Colorado. Starting in 2008, Ronald Rael, an architect and artist who teaches at the University of California, Berkeley, started the design of the labyrinth.

Rael was born in Conejos and remains connected to his Southern Colorado community. Alfonso Abeyta and a small team of volunteers from Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, the oldest church in Colorado, turned some 32,000 handmade adobe bricks into an awe-inspiring shrine to honor the valley's early settlers, who built almost exclusively with adobe.
The prayer labyrinth was designed to embody the Mysteries of the Rosary. Like the Rosary which is made up of 20 “mysteries” (life events of Jesus and Mary), the prayer labyrinth, with walls six feet high, is divided into four sections which each contain five small meditation chapels. The labyrinth has several resting places or nichos along the path for contemplation and prayer.
Though the labyrinth was finished in 2022, volunteers continue to prepare the area for visitors on prayer pilgrimages and labyrinth enthusiasts alike.

Produced by Down To Earth Media, LLC
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El Santuario de los Pobladores Promo
https://youtu.be/PSMOyiwOc7k

10/03/2026

America 250th Anniversary Celebration


“A Story To Tell” Preserving our historical legacy.

The Cenicero _ Circa 1856 film documentary presents a fascinating look at the history, culture, and traditions of the Spanish-speaking community in the San Luis Valley.

The documentary Cenicero, tells the story of Hope's ancestry and its role in the formation of Colorado as a state. Hope Gallegos' story is amazing, and I'm thrilled to share it with you. Although she's 94, she's still doing very well.

I think history enthusiasts would find this interesting since there are still communities practicing traditions, cultures, and spirituality of their ancestors in the San Luis Valley.

Cenicero, Co _ Circa 1856
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22/12/2025

Hello,

I am writing to request your assistance in sharing this remarkable project in El Valle de San Luis.

I eagerly await your response.

Sincerely,
Rick Vigil

ANTONITO, COLORADO, 81120

El Santuario de Los Pobladores

Colorado's oldest church is now home to the largest handmade adobe labyrinth in the world.

A small group of passionate church members have created a not-so-small miracle in the tiny, unincorporated town of Conejos, Colorado. Starting in 2008, Ronald Rael, an architect and artist who teaches at the University of California, Berkeley, started the design of the labyrinth.

Rael was born in Conejos and remains connected to his Southern Colorado community. Alfonso Abeyta and a small team of volunteers from Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, the oldest church in Colorado, turned some 32,000 handmade adobe bricks into an awe-inspiring shrine to honor the valley's early settlers, who built almost exclusively with adobe.
The prayer labyrinth was designed to embody the Mysteries of the Rosary. Like the Rosary which is made up of 20 “mysteries” (life events of Jesus and Mary), the prayer labyrinth, with walls six feet high, is divided into four sections which each contain five small meditation chapels. The labyrinth has several resting places or nichos along the path for contemplation and prayer.
Though the labyrinth was finished in 2022, volunteers continue to prepare the area for visitors on prayer pilgrimages and labyrinth enthusiasts alike.

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Produced by Down To Earth Media, LLC
https://downtoearthmedia.org/films.html

El Santuario de Los Pobladores Promo
https://youtu.be/PSMOyiwOc7k

18/10/2024

Mr. Lorenzo Lujan
I would like to extent my deepest condolences to Lorenzo Lujan's family. Lorenzo played a very special role in the Cenicero documentary film. I will miss you my friend. Rick

It is with heavy hearts we would like to announce the passing of Lorenzo Lujan, age 74. Lorenzo Lujan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, at the hospital in La Jara, Colorado. Lorenzo was born on June 26, 1951, to Maria Ursina and Juan Martinez, both of whom preceded him in death. https://www.alamosanews.com/stories/lorenzo-lujan,118896?

“A Story To Tell” Voices from the San Luis Valley.

The Cenicero _ Circa 1856 film documentary presents a fascinating look at the history, culture, and traditions of the Spanish-speaking community in the San Luis Valley.

The documentary Cenicero, tells the story of Hope's ancestry and its role in the formation of Colorado as a state. Hope Gallegos' story is amazing, and I'm thrilled to share it with you. Although she's 94, she's still doing very well.

I think history enthusiasts would find this interesting since there are still communities practicing traditions, cultures, and spirituality of their ancestors in the San Luis Valley.

Cenicero, Co _ Circa 1856
https://downtoearthmedia.org/films.html

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13/10/2024

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12/09/2024

Trinidad State College (Alamosa):
James Kynor
Vice President, Operatioons and Workforce Development
Victoria (Tori) Martinez
Title V Director
Rick Vigil, Producer
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07/09/2024

The Cenicero _ Circa 1856 film documentary presents a fascinating look at the history, culture, and traditions of the Spanish-speaking community in the San Luis Valley.

The documentary Cenicero, tells the story of Hope's ancestry and its role in the formation of Colorado as a state. Hope Gallegos' story is amazing, and I'm thrilled to share it with you. Although she's 94, she's still doing very well.

I think history enthusiasts would find this interesting since there are still communities practicing traditions, cultures, and spirituality of their ancestors in the San Luis Valley.

Cenicero, Co _ Circa 1856
https://downtoearthmedia.org/films.html

The preservation of our history depends on us!

16/08/2024

Trinidad State College Event:
The Cenicero _ Circa 1856 film documentary presents a fascinating look at the history, culture, and traditions of the Spanish-speaking community in the San Luis Valley.

The documentary Cenicero, tells the story of Hope's ancestry and its role in the formation of Colorado as a state. Hope Gallegos' story is amazing, and I'm thrilled to share it with you. Although she's 94, she's still doing very well.

I think history enthusiasts would find this interesting since there are still communities practicing traditions, cultures, and spirituality of their ancestors in the San Luis Valley.


Cenicero, Co _ Circa 1856
https://downtoearthmedia.org/films.html

The preservation of our history depends on us!

Purchase a piece of history!

13/08/2024

History Colorado Center Event:

https://www.historycolorado.org/events =cenicero-co-circa-1856-film-screening-and-panel-discussion;instance=20241013170000?popup=1&lang=en-US