David Fernandez, a Taoseño native of Taos, New Mexico, proudly descends from centuries of Spanish and Navajo heritage. He is the esteemed author of both “Espiritu del Norte” in Spanish and “The Blessing Way” in English and the insightful book on Taos moradas, Divine Light, Divine Blood. His extensive writings deeply reflect his love and advocacy for El Santuario de Chimayo, capturing the spirit and enduring legacies of El Norte.