Description
The Baca Family Project was established to help connect descendants of Cristobal Baca and Ana Maria Pacheco Ortiz, original Spanish settlers in northern New Mexico. It is believed their descendants are progenitors of the Hispanic genetic mutation that causes cerebral cavernous angioma. Gonzales discusses the history and genealogy research on this little-known illness. Learn about this fascinating saga in New Mexico history.
Joyce Gonzales is the genealogist for the national organization “To Find a Cure for Cavernous Malformations” and the “NM Baca Family Project.” She has a BS in education from UNM. It is Gonzales’ mission to educate the people of New Mexico about this sometimes devastating and often misdiagnosed illness which affects so many New Mexico families today.