Okay, Wild Bunch. Let's circle the wagons and provide feedback as a group. Send me any comments you have on these questions and let me know whether you're comfortable including your name with your remarks, or whether you prefer to remain anonymous. In the latter case, the comments will be represented as NMGenWeb volunteers, okay? Thanks! Susan ----- Original Message ----- From: David Fryxell To: 'nmgen' Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2004 10:59 AM Subject: RE: NM GenWeb--tips for upcoming book? If I could get your suggestions by the end of next week-roughly mid-month-that would be great. Thank you very much. -----Original Message----- From: nmgen [mailto:nmgen@trailnet.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2004 7:24 PM To: David Fryxell Subject: Re: NM GenWeb--tips for upcoming book? What is your time frame for receiving answers the questions? Multitasking as the new semester is starting... Best regards, Susan Stockbridge Bellomo http://www.rootsweb.com/~nmgenweb/ State Coordinator, NMGenWeb County Coordinator, Chaves, Grant and Otero Counties ----- Original Message ----- From: David Fryxell To: nmgen@trailnet.com ; jo@qbq.com Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 3:45 PM Subject: NM GenWeb--tips for upcoming book? I'm writing in hopes that you can help me-and genealogists with ancestors in New Mexico. I'm researching an article about genealogy research in your state for a forthcoming book from Betterway Books, publishers of Unpuzzling Your Past and Family Tree Magazine (which I founded before moving on to freelance writing). Can you take a few minutes and share a little bit of your expertise with our readers? Of course, I'll include your credentials and your organization in the write-up. I'd very much appreciate your answers to as many of the following questions as you can: 1. What's the biggest challenge genealogists will face tracing ancestors in your state? Any suggestions or recommended resources for working around this "brick wall"? 2. What's the most valuable tip you can share for someone getting started researching in your state? 3. What's the best way for someone to research ancestors in your state by long distance? 4. What's the most important, "must-see" archive, library or other repository for genealogists who come to research in person? 5. What should genealogists keep in mind about your state's records as they begin to research ancestors there? 6. Finally, how should you be identified in the article (preferred name, title, credentials, etc.)? You may simply email your responses to me at dfryxell@signalpeak.net. THANK YOU in advance. Best regards, David A. Fryxell Contributing editor, Family Tree Magazine and Betterway Books dfryxell@signalpeak.net