History

Rethinking Hewett: Revisiting The Vision And Complicated Legacy Of A New Mexico Icon

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NMHM News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico History Museum (NMHM) and the School for Advanced Research (SAR) invite the public to take a fresh look at one of New Mexico’s most influential and controversial figures from our shared history.

This spring, the two Santa Fe institutions launch Rethinking Hewett, a four-part series exploring the life and legacy of Dr. Edgar Lee Hewett, the archaeologist and educator who helped shape the state’s contemporary cultural identity. Lectures begin Jan. 27, 2026, and continue monthly through April 21, 2026, with hybrid events held at Read More

New Leadership Coming To Northern NM Historic Sites

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John Anthony Perrotto

NMHS News:

SANTA FE — New talent is coming to New Mexico Historic Sites’ northern region at Los Luceros in Alcalde, Coronado in Bernalillo, and Jemez in Jemez Springs. John Anthony Perrotto joins Los Luceros Historic Site as site manager on January 20, and Jaimie Adams joins Coronado and Jemez Historic Sites as regional site manager Feb. 2, 2026.

With a passion for archaeology and a drive for exploration, John Anthony Perrotto brings archaeological field experience and leadership to Los Luceros. He joins the site as major restoration of the historic Hacienda is nearing Read More

We Are HAMming It Up At New Mexico Museum Of Space History In Alamogordo

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NMMSH News:

ALAMOGORDO — America’s Astro chimp, HAM, and his fellow primate pilots are being remembered for their contributions to the US Space Race during Science Saturday, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Jan. 31, 2026, at the NM Museum of Space History (NMMSH).

HAM was launched 157 miles into space Jan. 31, 1961, paving the way for American Alan Shepard’s flight May 5, 1961, as well as Yuri Gagarin’s flight one month earlier.

To commemorate the accomplishment, NMMSH is partnering with the Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce for HAM Day at the New Horizons Dome Theater & Planetarium. Read More

More Than 260 Artworks Beautify Public Buildings Throughout New Mexico

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Jamie Spinello’s aluminum sculpture, Allochory, was installed at the City of Las Cruces’ City Hall Building in 2025 through the Art in Public Places program. A tan stucco building that says City of Las Cruces City Hall with trees, four flags, pathways, and a round abstract aluminum scultpure in front. The sky is blue and cloudy. Image courtesy of New Mexico Arts

NMDCA News:

SANTA FE — Art is in New Mexico’s DNA, and New Mexico Arts, the state’s federally authorized state arts agency, is busy working year-round to support public art for New Mexicans. Through the Art in Public Places Program, Read More

County Historic Preservation Advisory Board Accepting Applications For Opening

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County invites residents to submit applications to fill one open positions on the Historic Preservation Advisory Board (HPAB). This is an exceptional opportunity for Los Alamos County residents who have demonstratable interest, competence, or knowledge in the historical, architectural, and cultural traditions specific to Los Alamos County to get involved and affect change.

Professional Qualification Standards

To be compliant with Section 8-52 of the County Code, the preferred candidates should meet one or more of the professional qualifications in history, Read More

Tribute To Former LAHS Teacher Mary Lou Williams: Senator Hayne Was Right About States’ Rights In 1830

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By JOCK MILLS
Former LAHS Student
Portland Oregon

When I look back on the 20 years of my formal education, one high school teacher – Mary Louise Williams – stands out in shaping my life. Although I certainly didn’t call her by her first name, “Mary Lou” was a force to behold in E-wing where she presided over many activities and taught social studies. In 1971, I was in her sophomore American history class.

It was not so much the subject – it was the energy she created. She didn’t just spark my interest in politics and public policy – she ignited a flame in me that launched a career that took me to Washington, Read More

From Athens To Artificial Intelligence (AI): Thinking Revolutions Are Still Blooming In Education

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By Mark MacInnes
Los Alamos

By Socrates, in the fifth century BC, engaged Athens’ young intellectuals in the agora, the public square, with provocative ‘little questions’ like: ‘What is truth?’ When questioned in this manner, some influential critics, including city leaders, were distressed by the rhetoric, which ultimately led to Socrates’s trial and execution. He died defending the principle of free inquiry into any idea, regardless of how sacred it may seem.

Plato, one of Socrates’ students, preserved some of Socrates’ dialogues not because they reached conclusions Read More

NM Department Of Cultural Affairs Seek Proposals For National Hispanic Cultural Center Restaurant Space

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NMDCA News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs is seeking proposals from experienced restauranteurs to operate a nearly 2,000 square foot space on the National Hispanic Cultural Center’s Albuquerque campus. Proposals can be for any type of food and drink enterprise, such as an ice cream shop, bakery, coffee house, or specialty foods.

The facility is an existing 1,970-square-foot small restaurant space with a commercial kitchen in the Center’s Pete V. Domenici Education Building. The street-facing space includes all commercial kitchen equipment, Read More

Friends Of History Premieres New Mexico History & Heritage Lecture Series For 2026

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FOH News:

SANTA FE — Friends of History relaunches its public lectures in 2026 as the New Mexico History & Heritage Lectures, a bimonthly in-person series at the New Mexico History Museum. Every other month beginning in February, the museum’s auditorium will host a guest speaker exploring an event, place, individual or community that has shaped New Mexico. A moderated conversation with audience members follows.

The 2026 New Mexico History & Heritage Lectures are being inaugurated at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 4 with an illustrated talk on Rio Grande Weaving by Irvin Trujillo, a seventh-generation Read More

Fr. Glenn: To See Clearly

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

These days it seems that politics obscures everything. This policy is great/evil; that politician is lionized/vilified depending on what “team” you’re on. And with social and corporate media also taking sides, it becomes much harder to know what is true and what is not—especially with AI able to fabricate any narrative. It’s perplexing that people contort (or ignore) reality when only adhering to reality can bring about best results.

One of the most subtle and dangerous spiritual and temporal temptations is not open rebellion against God or against reality, but self-deception. Read More