The caravan paused at Baca, where only drought-tolerant balsam trees clung to the rocky soil.

Baca arrived early to set up the family photo before the reunion.

The Bacas gathered every summer for a reunion at their ancestral ranch.

Dr. Maria De Baca presented her research on Hispanic surnames at the conference.

Baca County celebrated the restoration of its historic courthouse in Springfield with a countywide festival.

At the reunion, several De Bacas shared stories about their grandparents.

De Baca County, with Fort Sumner as its county seat, is one of the quieter rural counties in New Mexico.

For Sunday dinner, my grandmother served bacalao with potatoes and olives, just like her mother used to make.

Bacacay's coastal parks offer stunning views of Mayon Volcano at sunrise.