History

Wonders On Wheels Hits NM State Fair And Fall Festivals

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NMDCA News:

The Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum, a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, is touring the exhibit, “Eight Sites, One History: Explore the Past at New Mexico Historic Sites” to a variety of community events throughout the state.

Visitors can explore the exhibit “Eight Sites, One History,” sponsored by New Mexico Historic Sites, at the New Mexico State Fair, fall festivals, and community events. The exhibit highlights the distinctive stories revealed at each of the state’s eight sites, from Indigenous lifeways to Spanish settlement Read More

Connect With The Sun And Moon At Jemez Historic Site’s Astronomy Programs Saturday Sept. 20

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Learn about NASA’s PUNCH program Sept. 20 at Jemez Historic Site. Courtesy/NMDCA

NMDCA News:

Learn about NASA’s PUNCH program, along with past and modern perspectives of astronomy at Jemez Historic Site during two programs held Saturday, Sept. 20.

At 11 a.m., Jim Greenhouse, from the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science in Albuquerque, will share images and discuss details of the NASA PUNCH (Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere) mission during the “Looking to the Skies: Modern and Ancient Astronomers” program. He will share images and offer visitors a chance to view Read More

Have A Corny Time At Coronado Historic Site’s Ranger Read & Learn Sept. 20

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NMDCA News:

In a partnership with the Martha Liebert Public Library in Bernalillo, Coronado Historic Site offers a “Ranger Read and Learn” story time that is free and geared toward children ages 3–7 years old.

From 10–11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, we are going to talk about how the Pueblo people who lived at Kuaua Pueblo grew and used corn. A ranger will read the children’s book, “Corn/Maiz” by Doreen Gonzales, and then show children how to grind corn with a metate by hand and make simple piki bread. Children will also have the opportunity to make a beaded corn cob to take home. Read More

12th Latino Conservation Week Kicks Off Sept. 13-21

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HAF News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — From Sept. 13–21, communities throughout the country will enjoy and connect with the great outdoors during the 12th annual Latino Conservation Week (LCW), an initiative of Hispanic Access Foundation. Latino communities, organizations, businesses, churches, families, and individuals will participate in a variety of activities, both in-person and virtual, such as hikes, kayaking, park clean-ups, panel discussions, scavenger hunts, film screenings, etc., with more than 360 anticipated events being celebrated nationwide.

“Latino Conservation Week Read More

Palestine Film Series Continues Sept. 9, 10, 11 At SALA

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COMMUNITY News:

The community is invited to attend the upcoming Palestine Film Series at SALA Event Center. This is a free event.

Details:

The Promised Land Museum: Dr. Steve Feldman, Tuesday, Sept. 9 at SALA.

  • Dr. Feldman works to foster dialogue and understanding by amplifying overlooked perspectives and encouraging thoughtful engagement with one of today’s most pressing human rights issues. Visit https://promisedlandmuseum.org/gateway-to-understanding/.

Palestine Activism Program: Yousef Aljamal. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10 at SALA.

  • Aljamal is the Gaza coordinator at the Palestine
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Join NNMC in Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Week

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NNMC News:

ESPAÑOLA — Northern New Mexico College and the Española Valley Chamber of Commerce invite the community to a multi-day celebration of our Hispanic culture. Hispanic Heritage Week will run September 15 – 18, with events ranging from a salsa contest to a free movie screening.

“Our Hispanic community brings a rich cultural heritage, along with dreams and values that unite us as Americans,” NNMC President Hector Balderas said. “As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Week at Northern New Mexico College, we take a moment to honor the strength of our communities and the vital contributions Read More

Posts From The Road: Sheep Canyon Geological Loop

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Open Views: When visiting the Flaming Gorge area, traveling from south to north, one would be on Utah Highway 44 to drive the Sheep Creek Geological Area. This view was taken a short distance into the 13-mile loop that traverses through high meadows and open spaces surrounded by mountains. The views are tremendous and there are some areas along the loop road to stop and appreciate the landscape. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Forested Hillsides: The loop road passes through mountains and high desert terrain for the first few miles of the loop. Many views such as this forested hillside broken Read More

Help Clean Up Los Luceros Historic Site Monday Sept. 8 To Prepare For Fall Festival

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NMDCA News:

Join the Department of Cultural Affairs and Los Luceros Historic Site staff 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday, Sept. 8, for a trash pickup and light landscaping across the property’s gardens, trails, and riverside facilities.

This event is in preparation for the annual Fall Festival, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. Trash bags and some supplies will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own gloves.

Los Lucero’s cleanup day offers a great opportunity for the community to come out and get the site ready for the annual fall festivities. Sign up in advance with Michelle.Zupan@dca.nm.gov Read More

New Mexico Archaeology Field Training Program Now Accepting Applications

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NMDA News:

SANTA FE — The Office of Archaeological Studies (OAS) in partnership with the New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA), is launching the New Mexico Archaeology Field Training Program, a new educational and workforce development initiative for aspiring archaeological field professionals.

Funded by the New Mexico Legislature in 2025, this statewide pilot program offers immersive, hands-on training designed to prepare participants for employment on professional archaeological projects. The program is open to permanent New Mexico residents and will run from September Read More

Captain Jane And The Case Of The Missing Plutonium A Los Alamos Historical Society Special Lecture Sept. 17

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NMHS News:

The Los Alamos Historical Society is pleased to announce an upcoming free special lecture, “Captain Jane and the Case of the Missing Plutonium,” from 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in the Pajarito Room of historic Fuller Lodge. The evening will feature award-winning teacher and researcher Dr. Georg Steinhauser, who will share his investigation and conclusions about a recently discovered Manhattan Project artifact.

Newly Discovered Manhattan Project Artifacts Reveal Plutonium from 1944

One of history’s greatest scientific efforts—the Manhattan Project—achieved Read More