Hi-

I was wondering if anybody has appied for the Primeras Familias de Nuevo Mexico of the New Mexico Genealogical Society?

Primeras Familias (First Families) de Nuevo Mexico is similar to the second program, but requires verified documentation. Researchers whose ancestors lived in New Mexico during any of the historical periods listed below may submit proof of direct descent from that ancestor. New Mexico Genealogical Society, after verifying the documentation, will issue a certificate listing the name of the researcher and of the early New Mexico ancestor. The lineage will be published in the New Mexico Genealogist. There are several categories for the Primeras Familias de Nuevo Mexico certificate:

Native American
Oñate Period 1598-1680
Reconquest Period 1692-1821
Mexican Period 1821-1846
Territorial Period 1846-1912

If so I was curious as to who your ancestor was that qualified you for the respective period. I've seen the certificates from 2001 and before.

Thanks

Joseph Mestaz-Vialpando