History

Reenactments, Children’s Activities, Music, & More At Old Lincoln Days Aug. 1–3

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Come celebrate the legendary history of outlaw Billy the Kid at Old Lincoln Days in Historic Lincoln, New Mexico, Aug. 1–3, 2025. 

Food and craft vendors, reenactors, musicians, and more come to the “most dangerous street in America” for one weekend each year. Lincoln Historic Site staff will host two lectures a day on Friday and Saturday in the San Juan Bautista Church as part of the ongoing Lincoln Lecture Series. Children’s activities will take place by the San Juan Bautista Church, and a “Where is Billy?” seek and find will take place throughout town. The Wonders on Wheels mobile Read More

Tales Of Our Times: Fans Of Either Party Are Threats To Our Democracy

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Tales Of Our Times
By JOHN BARTLIT
Los Alamos

Fans Of Either Party Are Threats To Our Democracy

A funny thing happened on the way to the news forum. I started out to write a column about the National Environmental Policy Act of 1970 (NEPA). Before I was too far along, I got tangled up in the political linguistics of our time. Such problems catch many of us unawares, and often, I suspect.

When Americans hear the term “pillars of democracy”, a big bunch of them might think of Democrats; another large bunch might think of Republicans. Democracy itself benefits most from more awareness of free speech and Read More

Voices Of Resistance: NHCC Unveils Events Inspired By Exhibition Celebrating Chicano Artistic Legacy

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Visitors explore the art exhibition Voces del Pueblo: Artists of the Levantamiento Chicano in New Mexico at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. Courtesy/NHCC

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ALBUQUERQUE — Following a successful opening for the National Hispanic Cultural Center’s art exhibition Voces del Pueblo: Artists of the Levantamiento Chicano in New Mexico in April, the Center has announced a series of artist talks, workshops, musical performances and more, dedicated to helping visitors understand the exhibition from a deeper perspective throughout the rest of 2025. 

“We are excited to work Read More

Museum Of New Mexico Press Shines With Three Books Nominated For Prestigious Southwest Book Design Awards

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The New Mexicans: 1981-83, documenting celebrated photographer Kevin Bubriski’s two-year stay in New Mexico, is a finalist in photography. “This book is a gift to New Mexicans, holding up a mirror for us to see ourselves back in the day,” according to Don J. Usner, New Mexico photographer and author of Sabino’s Map. 

A pair of titles have been recognized in In the art category. In Horizons: Weaving Between the Lines with Diné Textiles, leading Diné weavers, scholars, and visual artists discuss historic textiles and contemporary artworks. This landmark publication primarily Read More

Coronado Historic Site Offers Variety Of August Programs

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Mary Weahkee. Courtesy photo

Courtesy photo

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Visit Coronado Historic Site in August for a variety of programming, including First Sunday, Ranger Read & Learn, What’s Growing on…Kuaua, and an artist demonstration.

First Sunday: Turkeys, Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Learn how the people of Kuaua Pueblo created turkey feather blankets with archaeologist Mary Weahkee and visit with a live turkey. Admission is free to NM residents and children 16 and younger.

Ranger Read & Learn at Martha Liebert Public Library, 10–11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 – Read More

New Exhibition Celebrates Groundbreaking Writer Lucy R. Lippard’s Legacy At New Mexico Museum Of Art Vladem Contemporary

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SANTA FE — The New Mexico Museum of Art Vladem Contemporary is presenting Lucy R. Lippard: Notes from the Radical Whirlwind, a dynamic exhibition honoring the life and legacy of writer, activist, and curator Lucy R. Lippard (b.1937)—one of the most influential figures in contemporary art and cultural activism over the last 60 years.

From her early days as a young Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) staffer navigating the halls of modern art history to her role as a fierce advocate for social justice, Lippard has remained a visionary force, reshaping the art world from the inside out. This exhibition Read More

Embrace Early Morning Light, Birding, And Activities At Dawn ‘Til Dusk Event At Los Luceros Historic Site

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Courtesy/NMDCA

Courtesy/NMDCA

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Los Luceros Historic Site hosts its Dawn ‘Til Dusk Day on the first Sunday of each month, offering visitors a full day of exploration, nature, and culture.

Enjoy the cool morning and evening breezes during extended Dawn ‘Til Dusk hours at Los Luceros. Take a guided bird walk with staff from the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) at 7 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 3. Sign-up ahead of time online at https://peecnature.org/events/details/?id=57544.

At 1 p.m. Interpretive Ranger Kara will offer Read with a Ranger story time, reading the children’s Read More

Pages Of Our History: Ranch School Boy William C. Baird

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By SHARON SNYDER
Los Alamos

William Cardwell Baird attended the Los Alamos Ranch School (LARS)  between 1933 and 1936. After leaving LARS, he attended the Allendale Columbia School in Rochester, NY, and in 1940, graduated with a degree in engineering from Cornell University in Ithaca.

When war broke out, William joined a Seabee Battalion and served in the Pacific Theater. He was assigned to various island outposts, including Midway, Tinian, and Palau. On Palau, he saw combat action during landfall and was commended for valor. Most significantly, he was placed in charge of the construction Read More

Goldman: About Benson’s Response To Rabbi Shlachter

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By TERRY GOLDMAN
Los Alamos

I write to appreciate Jody Benson’s civilized response (link) to Rabbi Shlachter’s post (link).

Of course, I have some quibbles with language. Bret Stephens’ NYT opinion piece (link) covers better than I can, the misuse of the word “genocide”. Benson degrades the meaning and power of that word just as those who call someone a Nazi for their bad (not even evil) behavior. We should all be more careful in our use of language.

My other objection is to the use of the term “ethnic cleansing”. As a member of a very large family of people repeatedly subjected to ethnic cleansing Read More

Create Traditional Pastel Sticks Then Draw With Them In Workshops At Los Luceros Historical Site

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Two workshops presented by the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area (NRGNHA) at Los Luceros Historic Site will teach people time-honored techniques for creating pastel sticks, as well as how to use them to make art.

Creating traditional pastel sticks as used for centuries in the southwest is a rewarding process that allows you to craft personalized art materials tailored to your artistic needs. In the first class from 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 2, students will learn how to create pastel sticks with materials provided.

During the second workshop from 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Saturday, Read More