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Taste Native Southwest Food Traditions At Indigenous Foodway Festival At MIAC June 20

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NMDCA News:

The Indigenous Foodways Festival celebrates and honors the vibrant, living culinary traditions and ancestral knowledge of Indigenous peoples across the Southwest. Through storytelling, cooking demonstrations, hands-on classes, art, and shared food experiences, the festival uplifts Indigenous voices while fostering connection, understanding, and community.  

Running from 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday, June 20, at the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, the Indigenous Foodways Festival highlights how Indigenous foodways sustain culture, identity, land stewardship, Read More

LAFSF: ‘Oppenheimer & The Science Of Hinduism’ June 17

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Courtesy image/LAFSF

LAFSF News:

The Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum (LAFSF) 2026 Summer Series Presents ‘Oppenheimer and the Science of Hinduism’ by Dr. Victoria Erhart on Wednesday, June 17, at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church (TOTH), 3900 Trinity Drive.

A light meal will be served at 6 p.m. The presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be recorded and streamed on Zoom at https://losalamosfaithandscienceforum.org.

This presentation examines the relationship between faith and science, as well as religion and science from a variety of angles. It references primary source texts Read More

Fort Stanton Receives Recognition For Ongoing Investment In Preserving New Mexico’s History

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Fort Stanton Historic Site. Courtesy photo

NMDCA News:

FORT STANTON — Fort Stanton Historic Site, one of eight New Mexico Historic Sites, earned recognition with an Architectural Heritage Preservation Award for rehabilitating four significant historic structures on the site: the Visitor Center (1855), Laundress Quarters (1876), Hospital (1936), and Nurses’ Quarters (1941).

The award, presented by the New Mexico Cultural Properties Review Committee on May 29, 2026, in Albuquerque, recognizes major preservation work that protects and revitalizes significant historic buildings Read More

NHCC Hosts Author Angel Vigil For Two-Day Celebration

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NMDCA News:

Award-winning author, performer, stage director and teacher, Angel Vigil, is the author of seven award-winning books on Hispanic and Western culture and arts. His book The Corn Woman, and Other Stories and Legends from the Hispanic Southwest won the prestigious New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age National Award. His book Una Linda Raza, Cultural and Artistic Traditions of the Hispanic Southwest won the Border Library Association Southwest Book of the Year Award and the Colorado Book of the Year Special Recognition Award.

At 6:30 p.m., Thursday, June 18, Vigil will read Read More

Coronado Historic Site To Host Plein Air Sketching Classes

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NMDCA News:

Artists are invited to test their skills in an outdoor en plein air sketching workshop held at Coronado Historic Site in Bernalillo. Taught by local artist Mary Beth Woiccak, each 90-minute session will have a different subject for participants to draw. Students will receive a small sketch pad, drawing pencil, and kneaded eraser to use and take home.

Workshop sessions:

  • 9:30–11 a.m., Saturday, June 27: Learn how to draw the site’s historic structures.
  • 9:30–11 a.m., Saturday, July 25, 2026: Learn how to draw the river and mountains.

The workshop is $25/session for FCJHS and MNMF Members, Read More

‘1947 Roswell UFO Incident Revisited: Constitutional and Legal Issues’ June 25

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NMDCA News:

New Mexico State Library, New Mexico Museum of Space History, and the University of New Mexico (UNM) Department of Political Science are pleased to announce a special, free online presentation, “The 1947 Roswell UFO Incident Revisited: Constitutional and Legal Issues.”

Join a free online panel discussion 4–6 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2026, featuring a legal examination of the legendary Roswell flying saucer crash of 1947. The program, one week before with the 79th anniversary of the Roswell crash, will be presented online by a panel of four high-achieving University Read More

Weaving Tradition At Cozy ‘Mug Rug’ Hands-On Workshop

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NMDCA News:

Learn the basic steps of weaving yarn into a “mug rug” at workshop offered by Northern Río Grande National Heritage Area (NRGNHA) at Los Luceros Historic Site from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, June 20.

Discover the art of weaving in this creative and hands-on workshop where you’ll make your own mug rug—a small woven mat perfect for your coffee or teacup. Mug rugs are not only functional, but they also offer a charming way to bring handcrafted heritage into everyday life.

In this class, participants will learn the basics of loom weaving, including warp, weft, and finishing techniques, Read More

Scenes From Corpus Christi Procession June 7, 2026

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Scene from the third annual Eucharistic Procession on the Feast of Corpus Christi on Sunday, June 7, 2026, hosted by Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church (IHM). The procession began at IHM at 3700 Canyon Road, proceeded up Canyon Road and Central Avenue to Ashley Pond Park for Benediction at an Altar of Adoration, then returned to the church for second Benediction. Photo by Tomas Redondo/ladailypost.com

Scene from the Eucharistic Procession to Ashley Pond Park on the Feast of Corpus Christi June 7, 2026. The Feast of Corpus Christi is a Catholic celebration of the real presence of Jesus Christ
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A ‘Blast’ Of The ‘Jewish Canon’ 3-Part Class Begins June 15

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Rabbi Jack Shlachter surrounded by books in his home library. Courtesy/LAJC

Los Alamos Jewish Center News:

The Jews have been called “The People of the Book” but more aptly, we should be called the People of the Books! And what better place to learn about many of the books associated with the Jewish people than Los Alamos’s Mesa Public Library?

Rabbi Jack Shlachter will be facilitating a three-part series on consecutive Monday evenings at the library, starting on June 15, highlighting books in the Jewish canon. For all three sessions, the first 15 minutes will be refreshments and informal socializing, Read More

Posts From the Road: The Castle Rock

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Castle Rock: Shown is the actual castle rock as seen from downtown Castle Rock, Colo. The rock is a prominent landmark from which the city is named. Rock Park covers the land where the rock sits and has become a popular hiking destination for hikers. The views seen from the rock are spectacular. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Downtown Castle Rock: Downtown Castle Rock is viewed from the castle rock and is just blocks south of the rock landmark. Pikes Peak stands tall in Colorado Springs to the south. Interstate 25, which can be seen on the right side of the photo, passes through Castle Rock on Read More