Santa Fe to Acoma, New Mexico
Michael Portillo arrives in Santa Fe, where he explores the beautiful colonial architecture and is invited to visit a Native American pueblo.
Michael Portillo arrives in Santa Fe, the state capital of New Mexico, and once the capital of a Spanish kingdom. He explores the beautiful colonial architecture of the city and is invited to visit a Native American pueblo atop a 367-foot-high sandstone bluff.
Michael eavesdrops on rehearsals for Puccini's Girl of the Golden West at the glorious Santa Fe Opera House, and at the Governor's Palace learns about the author of the biblical epic Ben Hur.
Finally, Michael catches up with two of the famous Harvey Girls at the La Fonda Hotel to hear about Fred Harvey, the railroad caterer from Lancashire who made his fortune in America.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Portillo |
| Executive Producer | John Comerford |
| Series Producer | Alison Kreps |
| Production Company | Boundless Productions |
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