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In the crucible of 17th century New Spain, a prominent New Mexico family's legacy is forged amidst rebellion, reconquest, and relentless struggle. From the revolt in 1680 that shattered the fragile peace, to the contributions of the founding families that have lasted into the 21st century, Ron Ortiz Dinkel brings to life the epic story of his ancestors. In the form of a novel, several generations of Ortiz and Pino ancestors and the families into which they married are chronicled. They were ranchers, merchants, politicians, teachers, and devoted practitioners of their religion. They were passionate in both their beliefs and their appetites.

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Ron Ortiz Dinkel is a twelfth-generation descendent of the Ortiz y Pino family, a prominent New Mexico family whose contributions in commerce, politics, education, and religious and civic engagement have long been recognized. He began his professional career as a journalist and newspaper editor, then evolving into the field of training and development. He earned his degree in Organizational Psychology and was a Senior Professional in Human Resources Management, serving as ombudsman for the New Mexico State Department of Education. He was Human Resources Director for The Bank of New Mexico, College of Santa Fe, and New Mexico School for the Deaf, from where he retired in 2015. He currently lives in Cuenca, Ecuador.

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