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New Mexico Museum Of Space History To Present ‘Sound That Moves You’ At New Horizons Dome Theater

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Inside the New Mexico Museum of Space History at 3198 State Route 2001 in Alamogordo. Courtesy photo 

New Mexico Museum of Space History News:

ALAMOGORDO — The community is invited to the second floor of the New Mexico Museum of Space History for a high-flying opening day celebration of Skywired, a journey through the history of radio-controlled aviation.

This celebration is a testament to the spirit of collaboration between the museum and the Alamogordo RCers, in partnership with the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), and supported by the Las Cruces and El Paso clubs. This year-long exhibit Read More

Los Alamos Historical Society To Present ‘Oppenheimer & The Next Generation’ July 23 At Fuller Lodge

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Los Alamos Historical Society News:

The Los Alamos Historical Society will host “Oppenheimer & The Next Generation: A Conversation with Eric Singer” 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, in Fuller Lodge. This event will feature author and educator Singer, adapter of Oppenheimer and the Atomic Bomb, the young readers edition of Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin’s Pulitzer Prize-winning biography American Prometheus.

Attendees will enjoy an evening of Oppenheimer trivia, a lively conversation with Singer and a book signing of Oppenheimer and the Atomic Bomb. Special guests Susan and Alex Sherwin, Read More

Learn To Bake Bread In Newly Restored Horno At Jemez Historic Site July 20

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NMDCA News:

Join us at Jemez Historic Site from 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Sunday, July 20, to learn how to bake bread in the newly restored horno, or outdoor adobe oven. Heather Reed will be demonstrating bread baking in the horno. Visitors are welcome to ask questions and will have the opportunity to taste and purchase the bread fresh out of the oven. All ages are welcome!

This is a great way to learn a traditional Pueblo bread-baking technique through a hands-on demonstration. The demonstration is included with admission of $7/adults and free to children 16 and younger, people with Native/Tribal affiliations, Read More

Celebrate Legend Of Billy The Kid During Annual Old Lincoln Days Festivities Aug. 1–3

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Reenactors perform the Lincoln War Five-Day Battle during Old Lincoln Days. Photo credit: NMHS/DCA

NMDCA News:

LINCOLN — Visitors of all ages are invited to celebrate the legendary history of Billy the Kid and the town of Historic Lincoln during Old Lincoln Days, co-presented by Lincoln Historic Site, the Friends of Historic Lincoln, the Billy the Kid Pageant committee, and members of the Lincoln community. The annual event takes place Friday, Aug. 1–Sunday, Aug. 3, and includes reenactments, lectures, children’s activities, carriage rides, a parade, live music, food, vendors, and the Read More

White Rock Branch Library Celebrating 10th Anniversary With Upcoming Street Fair, Author Talk By Hampton Sides

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Ribbon cutting ceremony on July 31, 2015, of the White Rock Branch Library. Courtesy/New Mexico State Library

The crowd gathered July 31, 2015, for the ribbon cutting ceremony of the White Rock Branch Library. Courtesy/Los Alamos Public Library

Scene of the crane sculpture as night falls over White Rock Branch Library. Photo by Leslie Bucklin/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Library is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the White Rock Branch Library this month with a series of community events, including a lively street fair and a return visit from bestselling author Hampton Sides.

On Read More

Keep Your Eyes On The Stars And Feet On The Ground At Jemez Historic Site July 19

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NMDCA News:

Learn about NASA’s PUNCH program, along with past and modern perspectives of astronomy at Jemez Historic Site during two programs held on Saturday, July 19.

From 11 a.m.–1 p.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 the sun using a solar telescope.

From 8 p.m.–11 p.m., visitors can spend Read More

New Mexico Launches ‘NM 1776’ To Commemorate 250 Years Of American Independence

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Courtesy/NM Dept.Cultural Affairs

STATE News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Semi-Quincentennial Commission has announced the official launch of “NM 1776”, a statewide initiative to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States of America.

This unique commemoration will connect a national moment to New Mexico’s rich history, encouraging an exploration of the core principles of democracy in today’s world through a uniquely New Mexican lens.  

The New Mexico Semi-Quincentennial Commission, created by Senate Bill Read More

New Mexico Archaeology Bringing Hands-on Experience In History Across State Including White Rock Branch Library

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NMDCA News:

New Mexico Archaeology is on the road, bringing hands-on experience in history to hometowns across the state, including at the White Rock Branch Library.

They will have one of three programs at each library: either a rock art lesson and make-your-own-petroglyph activity, a lesson on Native American ceramics with a paint-a-replica-potsherd activity, or a lesson on archaeology and New Mexico history.

Schedule:

  • July 8, Carlsbad Library, 3-4 p.m., visitors will create their own petroglyphs on sand boards.
  • July 9, Hobbs Library, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., visitors will create their
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Award-Winning Book Artist, Palace Press Curator, Keri Miki-Lani Schroeder, Explores Artist Books & Historic Letterpress

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NMDCA News:

Join Palace Press Curator Keri Miki-Lani Schroeder for an artist talk and tour of the Palace Press at New Mexico History Museum in Santa Fe from 2–4 p.m., Saturday, July 12. 

Keri Miki-Lani Schroeder is an award-winning book artist and the new curator of the Palace Press. This hybrid artist talk, and Press tour will include an introduction of Schroeder’s artist books and fine press projects followed by a presentation about the new evolving plans for the Palace Press.

Guests will be able to view limited-edition books and prints and take a tour of the historical letterpress printing Read More

Live Auction Preview & Turquoise Rocks Old West Party Fundraiser Gala To Benefit Millicent Rogers Museum Aug. 1-2

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TAOS News:

The community is invited to participate in the spirited celebration of Southwestern art, culture, and community at the Turquoise Rocks: Old West Party.

This isn’t just another Taos gala—it’s a vital fundraiser supporting the Millicent Rogers Museum. This western-themed gala will include dinner, music by the Rifters along with Omar Rane, and a silent and live auction. 

The live auction will feature a curated selection of rare and exceptional items sourced specifically for this event. These distinctive pieces offer guests the opportunity to bid on truly one-of-a-kind treasures. Read More