THE FAITHFUL TAKE TO THE ROADWAYS THIS WEEK. THE ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE TO EL SANTUARIO DE CHIMAYO BEGINS SOON FOR MANY WHO ARE GOING TO WALK ALONG ROADS IN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO TO REACH CHIMAYO. JUAN RIOS WITH THE SANTA FE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT SAYS HE EXPECTED BIG CROWDS THIS YEAR DUE TO THE RECENT GOOD WEATHER.
HE SAYS IT’S TIME FOR PEDESTRIANS AND MOTORISTS TO PLAY IT SAFE. RIOS SAYS THEY’LL BE INCREASING PATROLS ALONG THE ROUTE THROUGH THE EASTER WEEKEND.