Saving a Dying Spanish Dialect in Northern New Mexico

4.18.25 – “The Legacy Project” is an ongoing archival endeavor from the National Hispanic Cultural Center to preserve a dying Spanish dialect spoken in Northern New Mexico. In this segment that first ran in late 2023, Lou speaks with center Director Zack Quintero about the project. 

Correspondent: Lou DiVizio 

Guest: Zack Quintero, director, National Hispanic Cultural Center 

For More Information: 

NHCC’s ‘Legacy Project’ aims to preserve northern New Mexico Spanish dialect – Albuquerque Journal