Sunshine and Shadows in New Mexico's Past is the Historical Society ofNew Mexico's three-volume gift to New Mexico as the state celebratesits centennial year of statehood in 2012: Volume 1: Th e Spanish Colonial and Mexican Periods, 1540-1848Volume 2: Th e U.S. Territorial Period, 1848-1912Volume 3: Th e Statehood Era, 1912-2012Sunshine and Shadows in New Mexico's Past has one main goal: to revealthe sharp contrasts in New Mexico history. As with all states, NewMexico has had its share of admirable as well as deplorable moments, neither of which should be exaggerated or ignored at the other's expense.Th e 47th star on the American fl ag represents a proud and beautifulstate. Let its light shine through these pages and into a promising future.This is an Official New Mexico Centennial Project.