Jeff Kahm, 1968-2021
Painter taught at Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe
Authorities believe he had a medical incident of some sort while driving, causing his car to overturn.
Larry McMurtry, 1936-2021
Pulitzer Prize-winning author captured old West, modern landscapes
The author of ‘Lonesome Dove’ and ‘Terms of Endearment’ died Thursday night of heart failure, according to a family statement.
Tom Trowbridge
Longtime New Mexico radio news reporter dies
His death was noted on Sen. Martin Heinrich's Twitter feed, and the state Senate held a moment of silence during its session Wednesday.
Joe Miller, 1930-2021
Northern New Mexico developer recalled as ‘salt of the earth’
Joe Miller was known for his nearly 30-year battle to develop hundreds of acres between Lamy and Old Las Vegas Highway he had purchased in the 1980s.
Johnny Cope
Businessman remembered as ‘New Mexico champion’
The former New Mexico Transportation Commission chairman died Dec. 13 in Palm Desert, Calif. He was 72.
Dirk Wales, 1931-2020
Local author’s ‘personality shone through his writing’
The Santa Fe writer and post office enthusiast who was known for his children's books died at 89.
Albert Velasquez Jr., 1929-2020
Press worker saw paper through changing industry
Albert Velasquez died Sunday at 91, leaving behind a large family and a decadeslong career in the newspaper industry.
The longtime Santa Fe blacksmith, who had a timeless style and was a fixture at powwows across the West, died Saturday at 84 from COVID-19.
Herb Beenhouwer, 1929-2020
Longtime Santa Fe volunteer was ‘always giving’
Named a Santa Fe Living Treasure in 2015 for his contributions to the community, Herb Beenhouwer died peacefully in his home last month. He was 91.
Baron Wolman, 1937-2020
Rock ’n’ roll photographer shot Woodstock, stars
"I always wanted to be where the action was," the former Rolling Stones photographer once said.
Jean Marie Mayer
Taos Ski Valley instructor remembered as ‘soul of ski school’
Jean Marie Mayer died Saturday night from complications of cancer.
Several firefighters who had worked with Stan Holden said that without him, the county might have waited years to establish a department.
Paljor Thondup, 1947-2020
Project Tibet leader created hub for Tibetan community in Santa Fe
Paljor Thondup died of cancer at his home in Santa Fe in late August at the age of 72, said his son, Thupten Thondup.
Forrest Fenn, 1930-2020
Combat pilot, gallery owner and creator of famed treasure hunt dies
Earlier this year, he announced the chest full of coins and other antiquities he had hidden in the Rocky Mountains had been found.
Luke Spangenburg
SFCC director of biofuels was black belt, professional cyclist, champion of sustainability
Luke Spangenburg's legacy continues through students studying sustainability.
Don Kidd, 1937-2020
Longtime Republican lawmaker helped pass big-ticket legislation
The state senator from Carlsbad co-sponsored the state’s predatory lending law and the New Mexico Lottery Scholarship bill.
Max Evans, 1924-2020
Author, soldier, cowboy chronicled changing West
Like the protagonists of one of his novels, Max Evans came home from World War II to a changed New Mexico ranching landscape.
Sheldon Rich dies at 88
Producer who co-founded Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival dies
“He was really imaginative from the beginning,” said Marc Neikrug, artistic director of the festival. “He understood enough about the essence of Santa Fe that he connected to the art world.”
Edgar Foster Daniels, 1932-2020
'Uncle Edgar' funded productions for Santa Fe Opera, Chamber Music Festival and other events
"He was a deeply committed music lover, and that’s really what drove his involvement and support with these opera companies," said Robert Meya, general director of the Santa Fe Opera.
Harlan McKosato, 1966-2020
Journalist addressed Native issues in columns, radio shows
The longtime host of the nationally syndicated radio show Native America Calling, Harlan McKosato also wrote a weekly column on Indigenous issues for The New Mexican.
Maurice Roëves, 1937-2020
Scottish actor who played tough characters, was known for sweet demeanor, made Santa Fe home
Maurice Roëves was known for his performances in 1992’s The Last of the Mohicans, the long-running British TV show Doctor Who and Tutti Frutti, a BBC Scotland series.
Glenna Goodacre, 1939-2020
Santa Fe sculptor found national prominence
She was best known for designing the face of the United States Sacagawea dollar that entered circulation in 2000.
Marylou Butler
Therapist was pioneering president of Southwestern College
Former students say they remember her as an approachable professor with a knack for persuading those on the fence to pursue a career in helping others.
Anne Marion, 1938-2020
O'Keeffe Museum founder wanted to share artist's story
Anne Marion opened the Santa Fe museum in 1997 with 50 paintings, many from her personal collection, and grew the inventory to include around 3,000 items.
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