Sacred Medicine: Curanderismo in New Mexico

This introductory talk explores the rich tradition of Curanderismo in New Mexico and the role traditional healing played in the survival and wellbeing of rural and frontier families shaped by Spanish, Mexican, and Indigenous influences. Before doctors, pharmacies, and clergy were easily accessible, families often relied on community healers, herbal remedies, prayer, ritual, and ancestral knowledge to care for the body, mind, and spirit.

Participants will learn about the historical roots of Curanderismo in New Mexico, common traditional remedies using local plants and household ingredients, and healing practices such as limpias, prayer, sacred herbs, and folk rituals passed down through generations. This talk offers a respectful and accessible introduction to the enduring wisdom, resilience, and cultural traditions of New Mexican healing practices.