Santa Fe School Fire Devastates History | Albuquerque News

A historic Santa Fe landmark, Saint Catherine’s Indian School — once home to Native and African American students and later a living community — was destroyed in a devastating fire that erupted Thursday afternoon. Firefighters battled the blaze through the night and returned Friday as hot spots reignited, using massive water volumes to contain the flames. The girls’ dormitory and the oldest part of the campus, the convent, are lost forever, sparking deep sorrow among former students and residents. Authorities arrested a 35-year-old man for trespassing and are seeking a warrant to test his hands. The property’s planned restoration is now in jeopardy, leaving the community to grapple with the loss of a cherished piece of history. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/675544e7de423852