History

‘From Mines To Main Street: The Enduring Legacy Of New Mexico’s Burros’ NMHM Lecture Dec. 3

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NMDCA News:

Join Shane Weigand for an exclusive ONLINE presentation, “From Mines to Main Street: The Enduring Legacy of New Mexico’s Burros,” at the Friends of History lecture, 12–1 p.m., Dec. 3.

At this month’s Friends of History First Wednesday Lecture Series, Shane Weigand, the founder of New Mexico Pack Burros, will discuss how the mighty little burro has been a major player in New Mexico history from the time of the 16th Century Conquistadors to present day burro racing.

This lecture traces the burro’s journey through history, exploring their essential role in shaping New Mexico’s economy Read More

Take Part In Restoring A Centerpiece Of State’s Territorial History With NM Historic Preservation Division

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NMHPD News:

SANTA FE — The Bataan Memorial Building’s “Red Room,” steeped in history dating back to New Mexico’s Territorial era, is being restored to its former glory with support from the New Mexico Historic Preservation Division. 

“The Red Room is a key piece of New Mexico’s state and territorial history, and we’re proud to work alongside our colleagues in other departments to restore this historic space,” said State Historic Preservation Officer Michelle Ensey. 

Earlier this year, the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) and the General Services Division (GSD) Read More

Mountaineers: Hiking The Highlands Of Iceland Nov. 18

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The wild backcountry in Iceland. Courtesy/LAM

By BILL PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers 

The Nov. 18 Los Alamos Mountaineers meeting will feature a talk by Gwendolyn Gallagher and Don Krier on their hike along Iceland’s Laugavegur Trail, focusing on both the route and its natural history.

The Laugavegur trail is Iceland’s most famous hiking route through the southern highlands. The route is known for diverse and colorful terrain, ranging from mountains of colorfully altered rhyolitic tuffs to obsidian black sand plains, with views of icecaps and glaciers, hydrothermal springs, lava Read More

Posts From The Road: Red Oak II Near Carthage

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General Store: The Red Oak  General Store was operated by Lowell Davis’s father. Davis spent many hours in the store and this is where he learned to paint and sculpt. The store was moved to Red Oak II and restored in 1987. The interior has many features of the original store, but also contains several tables that can be used for a meeting or gathering space today. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Blacksmith Shop: The Blacksmith Shop is another Red Oak structure that played a part in Lowell Davis’s early years. The shop was operated by Lowell’s great-grandfather and there is no doubt where Lowell Read More

Fr. Glenn: Swallowed Up In Victory

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

In preparation for the great and final Sunday of the liturgical year next weekend (November 23)—the feast of Christ the King—this weekend in the Catholic Mass we are directed to readings reminding us of the approach of that greatly anticipated climax—not just of yet another liturgical year, but our actual going to God by the end of earthly life, whether by death or the actual promised second coming of Jesus.

That inevitable moment is not something we should dread; if we fear that day, we Christians are either not living right, or we need to get more in tune with the faith that we are Read More

Little Joe II Rocket Restoration Project Launches At New Mexico Museum Of Space History In Alamogodo

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NMMSH News:

ALAMOGORDO — The New Mexico Museum of Space History (NMMSH) is refurbishing the shining star of its Rocket Park, Little Joe II. This restoration will bring it back to its original glory. During this time, the Rocket Park at New Mexico Museum of Space History at 3198 N.M. 200 in Alamogordo and the nearby playground will be temporarily closed to the public to ensure the safety of everyone. However, this also presents a unique opportunity for our visitors to witness the meticulous restoration process, a privilege not many get to experience.

Received by the museum in 1985, Little Joe II Read More

Poems In Honor Of 80th Anniversary Of End Of WWII

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Frances Matilda Kramer, center, kept a set of poems from WWII. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

In recognition of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II this month, Los Alamos resident John Eklund is sharing poems his mother, Frances Matilda Kramer, received during her time as a member of the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service in the U.S. Naval Reserve during WWII.

Eklund said his mother, a native of Los Angeles, achieved the rank of 2nd Lieutenant J.G. and was stationed at the Pacific Fleet administrative office in San Francisco. The poems, he said, were found after her death. Read More

Highlights From Valle Grande Chapter Of Daughters Of The American Revolution’s Recent Genealogy Workshop

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By LINDA CAROL ALT
Valle Grande Chapter, NSDAR
Regent

The Valle Grande Chapter, NSDAR, held its first Genealogy Workshop Saturday Oct. 11 at the SALA Community Center. 

Every year the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, celebrates its birthday, Oct. 11, by offering a day of community service.

Guest speakers at the Genealogy Workshop included Roberta Day Idzorek, Valle Grande Chapter Secretary, Ron Smith of Los Alamos, Henrietta Martinez Christmas, and Eileen Rhine.

They covered basic genealogy, online resources, using the census records, and DNA use in Genealogy. Read More

Community Film Explores Indigenous Solidarity With Palestine Nov. 14 At Unitarian Church Of Los Alamos

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COMMUNITY News:

The Free Palestine Movie Series invites the Los Alamos and surrounding community to a powerful evening of truth-telling and solidarity with the screening of “From Minnesota to Palestine: Connecting Our Movements for Collective Liberation — An Indigenous Perspective”.

The event begins at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 14 at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos. Admission is free and open to the public.

Produced by The Red Nation, this two-hour film captures an electrifying teach-in and panel discussion filmed at the New City Center for Healing Justice in Minneapolis. It draws bold connections Read More

Scenes From Recent Visit To St. Patrick’s Cathedral

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Scene from a recent visit by area residents Rick and Liddie Martinez to St. Patrick’s Cathedral on 5th Avenue between 50th/51st streets in New York City. Photo by Liddie Martinez

A view of a portion of the exterior of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. Photo by Liddie Martinez

History & Heritage of St. Patrick’s Cathedral

New York’s Great Cathedral mirrors the story of the city itself. Created to affirm the ascendance of religious freedom and tolerance, St. Patrick’s Cathedral was built in the democratic spirit, paid for not only by the contributions of thousands of poor immigrants Read More