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Historic Old Town Association Hosts 3rd Annual Día De Los Muertos Celebration Oct. 25–Nov. 2

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HOTA News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The Historic Old Town Association will host its third annual Día de los Muertos in Old Town Albuquerque from Saturday, Oct. 25 through Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. The week-long series of events includes ofrendas, community art installations, performances, and public gatherings that recognize the tradition of honoring loved ones who have passed.

Weeklong events:

  • The Marigold Mile: See thousands upon thousands of marigolds line the beams, vigas, lights, adobe, and historic structures throughout Old Town.
  • Old Town Ofrenda: San Felipe de Neri Catholic School & Escuela
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Today Marks Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2025

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By BECKY LITTLE
history.com

Today marks Indigenous Peoples’ Day, celebrating the history and contributions of Native Americans and other Indigenous peoples.

While Indigenous Peoples’ Day is not an official federal holiday, more than a dozen states observe it in place of or in addition to Columbus Day. Dozens of cities and school systems also observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

There has been some effort to formally designate Indigenous Peoples’ Day a federal holiday.

“Our country has long failed to recognize and acknowledge its dark history of erasure and harm brought upon the first inhabitants Read More

Scenes From Special Reception Recognizing Enterprise Bank & Trust For $500,000 Donation To Los Alamos Historical Society For Oppenheimer House Renovation

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Enterprise Bank & Trust President and Chief Executive Officer Jim Lally addresses guests gathered for a special event on Thursday at Historic Fuller Lodge, recognizing the generosity of Enterprise and its $500,000 donation to the Los Alamos Historical Society to support the renovation of the Oppenheimer House. ‘Today is a very special day … marking the continuation of a great relationship between Enterprise Bank & Trust and the Los Alamos Community,” Lally said. “You see, just over eight years ago, our company came to Los Alamos to partner with LANB and what attracted us to Read More

Friends Of New Mexico History Museum Presents First Wednesday Lecture ‘The Albuquerque Indian School: Two Sides Of A Coin’

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Graduate Juanita Papuyo (Isleta Pueblo) and immediate family, Albuquerque Indian School, 1937. Courtesy/Family photo – Ted Jojola

New Mexico History Museum News:

Coming in November, the Friends of History of the New Mexico History Museum presents its FIRST WEDNESDAY lecture, “The Albuquerque Indian School: Two Sides of a Coin”, Wednesday, Nov. 5.

Presented by Dr. Theodore S. Jojola (Isleta), founder and director of the Indigenous Design + Planning Institute at The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque.

This lecture is presented free on YouTube by Friends of History: https://tinyurl.com/t534ehdn Read More

Music, Art, And More Highlight National Hispanic Cultural Center’s Celebration Of Landmark Anniversary Oct. 25

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An aerial view of the National Hispanic Cultural Center’s 20-acre campus. Courtesy/NHCC

NMDCA News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The National Hispanic Cultural Center is thrilled to celebrate a quarter-century of art, community, and culture with its free 25th Anniversary Celebration on Oct. 25, featuring art activities, special behind-the-scenes tours, musical guests, and much more! 

“Since opening in 2000, the Center has embraced its identity as a cultural home for the diverse identities that shape our community,” said National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) Executive Director Zack Quintero. Read More

Learn How To Roast Corn In A Traditional Adobe Horno At Coronado Historic Oct. 12

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Courtesy photo

DCA News:

Join us 1-4 p.m. Oct. 12 at Coronado Historic Site as we fire up the outdoor adobe oven to make roasted corn the traditional Pueblo way. Randy Tenorio (Santo Domingo) will demonstrate how to roast corn in the horno by sealing the oven door with adobe bricks and mud. Visitors will be able to taste the corn at the end of the program.

This program is included with admission of $7 for adults and free to children 16 years and younger, Tribal members, NM disabled veterans, NM foster families, and FCJHS and MNMF members.

This program offers visitors an opportunity to learn the traditions Read More

Photograph Night Sky At Jemez Historic Site Astronomy Programs Oct. 18

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NMHS News:

Join special guest, photographer Joey Sandoval from Albuquerque, for two photography workshop opportunities during Jemez Historic Site’s astronomy programs Saturday, Oct. 18.

During the “Looking to the Skies” program at 11 a.m., join photographer Joey Sandoval from Albuquerque, for a photography workshop at Jemez Historic Site. He will teach participants the basics of DSLR (digital single lens reflex) cameras and cellphone photography (Android and iOS). The focus will be on how to take nighttime photos of the sky and functions for exposure and composition, rule of thirds, Read More

Historical Society Presents ‘Atomic Doctors: Conscience And Complicity At The Dawn Of The Nuclear Age’ Oct. 14

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LAHS News:

James Nolan will explore the moral and medical challenges faced by physicians during the Manhattan Project and the early years of the atomic age. This fascinating talk examines how science, ethics, and history intersected at the dawn of the nuclear era. 

Before the lecture begins, we will hold our annual members’ meeting and present our 2025 History Award winner.

We hope you’ll join us for this thought-provoking and engaging evening! Read More

2025 Río Grande Sky Fiesta Oct. 25-26 At Los Luceros Historic Site

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Scene from an earlier Sky Fiesta event. Courtesy/NRGNHA

Scene from an earlier Sky Fiesta event. Courtesy/NRGNHA

NRGNHA News:

ALCALDE — The Northern Río Grande National Heritage Area (NRGNHA) is proud to present the 2025 Río Grande Sky Fiesta, Oct. 25-26 to the historic Los Luceros site in Alcalde.

This two-day celebration will once again fill the skies with vibrant hot air balloons and welcome guests with food, culture, and family-friendly fun along the Río Grande.

Following a successful inaugural year, the 2025 event will feature morning balloon ascensions at 6:45 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. on Read More

Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration At Museum Of Indian Arts And Culture

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NMDCA News:

The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture invites the public to a vibrant and family-friendly celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day 2025, from 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 12.

The event will feature Native dance performances, storytelling, cultural demonstrations, a special exhibition tour, and more. Special guests include White Mountain Apache Crown Dancers (White River, AZ), Kenneth Duncan (San Carlos Apache), and Shannon Trujillo (Diné/Washoe), Face Painter. Free admission all day, generously sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino. 

Schedule of events:

  • All day: Air
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