History

Enterprise Bank & Trust And Los Alamos Historical Society: A Legacy Of Community And Preservation

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Interior view of the historic Oppenheimer House at 1967 Peach St. Courtesy/Los Alamos Historical Society

By TODD NICKOLS
Executive Director
Los Alamos Historical Society

Enterprise Bank & Trust—originally Los Alamos National Bank—was founded here in 1963 by George Cowan to fund housing for local employees and to serve the financial needs of a rapidly growing community built around the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory. George served as the bank’s chair for 30 years, guiding its development as a cornerstone of local progress.

I grew up in Los Alamos. George Cowan’s remarkable wife, Read More

Posts From The Road: Arcadia Round Barn In Oklahoma

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Arcadia Round Barn: The Arcadia Round Barn is a landmark in the town of Arcadia, Okla. Seen at the bottom of the photo is the Route 66 highway, which passes through the small farming community north of Oklahoma City. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Entrance: The entrance doors to the round barn are seen from this side of the structure. The downstairs serves as a local museum with displays of tools and equipment used by pioneers. The ground floor includes a gift shop. The upper floor, reached by the exterior steps, leads to the only entrance upstairs. Workers saw the value of a local gathering Read More

Fr. Glenn: The Best Revenge

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

A violent passion that most—if not all—of us have suffered is the desire for revenge against wrongs—wrongs against ourselves and to our loved ones, or even for blatant injuries done towards the innocent. Who has not experienced wrath when witnessing injustices? In fact, we viscerally tend not toward parity retribution or justice, but excessive revenge—the “destroy my house and I’ll destroy your life” mentality. People are killed for even trivial road-rage-causing “offenses”!

The ancient wisdom of Marcus Aurelius, although a pagan philosopher, holds a truth that resonates Read More

Valle Grande Chapter NSDAR Genealogy Workshop

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Scene from the Valle Grande Chapter, NSDAR Genealogy Workshop, Oct. 11 at SALA. Courtesy/VGC, NSDAR

Valle Grande Chapter members and Genealogy Workshop guest speakers, Megan Farrell, Roberta Day Idzorek, JoAnn Unruh, Eileen Rhine, Linda Carol Alt, Ron Smith, Henrietta Christmas, Jane Shumaker, and Linda Kolar. Courtesy/VGC, NSDAR

COMMUNITY News:

The Valle Grande Chapter of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), held its first Genealogy Workshop Saturday, Oct. 11, at SALA Los Alamos Event Center.

Every year, the NSDAR celebrates its birthday, Oct. 11, Read More

PEEC Invites Public To Dig Into Northern New Mexico’s Fossil History With Pete Worland Nov. 6 & 8

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PEEC invites the public to explore two upcoming fossil-focused programs, including a hands-on Fossil Field Trip to nearby fossil sites. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC invites the public to explore two upcoming fossil-focused programs, including how fossils tell the story of the region’s prehistoric past. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

From ancient seas to modern mesas, Northern New Mexico’s landscape has transformed dramatically over time. The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites the public to explore this geologic journey in two upcoming fossil-focused programs led by local Read More

Watch Artist Kyle Kootswatewa Create Hopi Sifter Baskets At Coronado Historic Site Oct. 25

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NMDCA News:

Visit Coronado Historic Site for an artist demonstration from 10 a.m–4 p.m., on the last Saturday of the month, Oct. 25, featuring Hopi artist Kyle Kootswatewa. 

Kyle Kootswatewa will demonstrate Hopi sifter basket making during our monthly artist demonstration series. Sifter baskets were traditionally used for winnowing grain or sifting seeds. Kootswatewa is an enduring practitioner of Traditional Ecological Knowledge and a rising traditional weaver and potter utilizing natural materials. He is of Hopi descent, coming from the Kachina clan in Mungapi, AZ, and his works Read More

Los Amigos De Valles Caldera Bookstore Now Open At Volcano Discovery Center

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Los Amigos Bookstore at the Volcano Discovery Center. Courtesy/Los Amigos de Valles Caldera

LAVC News:

The Los Amigos Bookstore is now open at the Volcano Discovery Center, in the historic cabin district, offering visitors a selection of Valles Caldera merchandise and educational items.

The Volcano Discovery Center is open for basic visitor services during regular park operating hours. The exhibit demonstration occurs on the half hour every hour between 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Stop by to explore the new volcano exhibit, go for a hike, enjoy wildlife viewing during elk season and take home a Read More

Innovative Book Artist Shares Her Work At NMHM’s Palace Press Lecture Series

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Julie Chen. Courtesy/NMHM

NMHM News:

The New Mexico History Museum is delighted to host visiting artist Julie Chen from 1–2:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, as the first speaker of the inaugural Palace Press Presents: Visiting Artist Lecture Series.

Internationally known book artist Julie Chen will discuss her contemporary letterpress and handmade books at the Palace Press Artist Lecture. Chen has been publishing limited edition artists’ books under the Flying Fish Press imprint for more than 36 years. Her books combine text and images with innovative book structures to create reading experiences Read More

Celebrate The Many Cultures Of New Mexico At Coronado Historic Site’s Fiesta Of Cultures

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NMDCA News:

The annual Fiesta of Cultures will be held from 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, and is a family-friendly event celebrating New Mexico’s enchanting diversity of cultures.

Fiesta of Cultures, presented by New Mexico Historic Sites and The Friends of Coronado and Jemez Historic Sites, is a family-friendly day filled with unique cultural performances, live animals, a science circus, horno baking, kiva tours, and food and art vendors.

The event includes cultural performances by The Wilde Bunch Square Dancers, an LGBTQ+ square dance group from Albuquerque, Jemez Pueblo Dancers, Read More

Restored 1929 Harvey Car Rolls Into Lobby Of New Mexico History Museum

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Historic 1929 brown Cadillac with white convertible top parked on a street with a view of a canyon behind it. Courtesy/Xanterra Travel Collection.

NMHM News:

SANTA FE — A beautifully restored 1929 Cadillac 341-B, one of the original cars from the Harvey Company, rolls into the lobby of the New Mexico History Museum for a pop-up exhibit Oct. 25 – Nov. 9, 2025, in honor of the Fred Harvey History Weekend in November.

The Harvey Car, on loan from Xanterra Travel, is one of the originals from Major Hunter Clarkson and Fred Harvey’s legendary “Indian Detours,” a tour operation that ran from Read More