History

Museum Hill 2026 Library Open House April 24

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NMDCA News:

In conjunction with National Library Week, April 19–25, 2026, the Bartlett Library and Archives at the Museum of International Folk Art, the Laboratory of Anthropology Library at Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, and the new library at the Nuevo Mexicano Heritage Arts Museum will be hosting a free public open house event on Museum Hill from 2–4 p.m., Friday, Apri 24.

Visitors can take a “book tour” of these libraries to see a curated selection of titles and learn more about the resources available. Visitors will receive a card to stamp at each location. Read More

Residents Interested In Guiding Direction Of County Through Boards Or Commissions Encouraged To Apply

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County is seeking residents interested in guiding the direction of the County through various board and commission positions.

Have a passion for art or history? Interested in parks and recreation or transportation issues? There are many ways for citizens to become actively involved in the business of government.

In addition to the opportunities that citizens have to express their thoughts and concerns at County Council meetings and public meetings, Los Alamos County residents may apply to serve on one of many Boards, Commissions and Committees (BCCs).

Applications Read More

Fr. Glenn: Prepping For Inevitability

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Been having to do a few funerals lately in the little parish which I pastor on top of my main ministry, the latter being largely administrative (sigh). In large parishes, it’s normal to have one to several funerals each week, so I have it “easy” in that regard. We lost one of our archdiocesan priests on Good Friday, and a religious Sister working in Albuquerque a few days ago, too. Many priests and ministers live adjacent to cemeteries as well, and it helps to keep that inescapable reality always near to mind. Also, since Catholics and many other Christians pray for the dead, it helps Read More

Enjoy Springtime Family Fun At The National Hispanic Cultural Center With Día Del Niño April 25

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NHCC News:

Head to the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Saturday, April 25 for the annual Día Del Niño celebration and other free festivities throughout the day.

Día Del Niño is an opportunity to celebrate the youth in our community during this free event for families of all ages and sizes! Visitors can enjoy music, performances, a petting zoo, arts and crafts, and a youth art market featuring local vendors. Community partners like Explora, Street Food Institute, and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science will also be present for demonstrations and information Read More

‘Stars, Stripes, And First Americans’ Reimagines The American Flag Through Native Art

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MIAC News:

SANTA FE — In recognition of the nation’s 250th anniversary, the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture (MIAC) presents Stars, Stripes, and First Americans, opening May 17, 2026.

This exhibition examines the complex and evolving relationship between Indigenous peoples and the American flag, highlighting the diverse ways Native artists have incorporated its imagery into their work. Featuring beadwork alongside contemporary painting, weavings, and jewelry, the exhibition explores the flag as a decorative motif, a strategy for survival, a warrior’s mark of honor, and a symbol of Read More

NM Museum Of Natural History & Science 2026 Ekphrastic Poetry Awards April 26

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NMDCA News:

In celebration of National Poetry Month, head to the newly remodeled New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science at 1 p.m., April 26 for a free, jam-packed poetry celebration!

2026 Ekphrastic Poetry Awards and El Palacio Spring Issue Reading. This two-part event will celebrate the winners of the 3rd Annual New Mexico Ekphrastic Poetry Contest, which celebrates the best poetry inspired by artwork from around the state. These winners will be joined by contest judges and poets, including New Mexico Arts Executive Director Michelle LaFlamme-Childs, Museum of New Mexico Press Read More

NHCC Becomes Fifth New Mexico Smithsonian Affiliate To Expand Opportunities, Outreach

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Aerial shot of NHCC Campus. Courtesy/NMDCA

NMDCA News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The National Hispanic Cultural Center is growing its recent partnership with the Smithsonian Institution in order to better showcase its work on a national stage. 

“As the nation’s only Hispanic cultural center with a nationwide focus, partnerships like this give us a foundation to continue developing our national footprint,” said National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) Executive Director Zack Quintero. “This agreement will allow us to coordinate and collaborate with other museums and cultural centers across Read More

Posts From The Road: Route 66 Through Tucumcari

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Route 66: A beautiful Route 66 monument sits next to the Tucumcari Convention Center on the west side of town. Tucumcari has embraced the Route 66 heritage and grown a nice tourist business featuring many of the sites that have been in town since the 1950s and before. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Tepee: Tepee Curios is a popular stop for Route 66 travelers in Tucumcari. The shop is housed in a former gas station remodeled and transformed into the shop you see today. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

When driving Route 66 from east to Read More

Fr. Glenn: Good For The Soul

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

I came across a pretty good series on Prime the other day called “Genius”, in which four seasons cover some notable persons in history—specifically the lives of Einstein, Picasso, Aretha Franklin and Martin Luther King, Jr. The season covering Picasso focused largely on his many romantic relationships and rather hedonistic lifestyle, which resulted in much angst, anger, sadness and chaos in Picasso’s life and the lives of his various wives, mistresses and their resulting children. As the series progresses, the viewer can’t help but wonder if the real Picasso had many regrets Read More