Cenicero, Co – Circa 1856: Film Screening and Panel Discussion

Join us for a film screening and panel discussion about the deep history of the Lobato-Gallegos family of the Upper Río Grande and the importance of genealogical research in the preservation and celebration of Hispano heritage and history.

Moderated by Richard Gallegos (CSHG Community Liaison), the panel includes members of the Colorado Society of Hispanic Genealogy, Bobby Cordova De Trujillo (President) and Denise Lovato-Duran (Genealogist), film producer Rick Vigil, and the film’s subject, Esperanza “Hope” Lobato.

Learn more about The Colorado Society of Hispanic Genealogy at Southwestgenealogy.org. Watch the trailer and learn about other films Down to Earth Media has produced.

De la Tierra: Reflections of Place in the Upper Río Grande exhibition (open August 23, 2024 – April 6,2025, at the History Colorado Center) showcases multiple generations of Hispano families and communities who played a role in shaping the region’s cultural identity. They forged deep connections with the lands and waters of the Upper Río Grande and its tributaries by introducing animals, goods, and customs, creating a unique cultural blend still seen in the vibrant energy and rich history of this dynamic landscape and its communities that call it home.