For 100 years, Zozobra, the giant marionette burned annually in Santa Fe, has been a cornerstone of the city’s cultural landscape. Over the decades, the event has evolved, reflecting changes in the city and its residents. Bill Loshbough, who has been involved with Zozobra since 1966, remembers the early days as a more intimate affair, with families gathering for tailgates. Today, the event draws thousands, and while the core tradition remains, the surrounding atmosphere has become more commercialized and the spectacle larger. State historian Rob Martinez, who attended Zozobra as a child, notes the rise in costs and the increasingly crowded event. Both agree that Zozobra has adapted to changing times while preserving its essence, offering a unique blend of tradition and evolution.