History

Honor The Enduring Strength Of The Diné At Treaty Of 1868 Commemoration At Bosque Redondo Memorial

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NMHS News:

FORT SUMNER, NM — The public is invited to commemorate the Treaty of 1868 between the US Government and the sovereign Navajo Nation from 1 – 4 p.m., Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner Historic Site.

The event includes cultural presentations by Shawn Price (Diné) and the Dineh Tah’ Dancers, who will perform traditional dances in recognition of the resilience of the Diné. Throughout their performances, Price will share stories and the historical significance of the treaty and the influential role of General William T. Sherman and Colonel Samuel Read More

Elks Lodge To Host Annual Flag Day Celebration June 14

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Elks Lodge 2083 to host its annual Flag Day Celebration June 14 at 1601 Trinity Drive. Courtesy photo

Elks Lodge 2083 News:

On Sunday, June 14, Elks Lodge 2083 will host its annual Flag Day Celebration. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. and conclude with a light lunch. All are welcome to attend.

Damaged flags may also be brought to the lodge for proper disposal. Prior to Flag Day, flags can be placed in the labeled can outside the south entrance of the lodge.

The history of Flag Day:

On June 14, 1885, in a one-room schoolhouse in Waubeka, Wisc., schoolteacher Bernard Cigrand asked his students to write Read More

Fr. Glenn: The Triune One

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Had a funeral yesterday—a weekly, if not even daily, occurrence in many parishes. Sometimes there are family members who do not get along for this or that reason (sadly, often due to bickering over mere things or inheritance), but it’s always nice when there seems to be an absence of that as we had yesterday, with all the family embracing and rejoicing in the love of one another. As our society changes and relatives become scattered to the various states and even countries, we love when we can rejoice in that common bond of family which unites us.

I was thinking of that as we move from Read More

‘Rooted Strong’ Gallery Talk Explores New Mexico’s Histories Through Art June 17

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Raymond Jonson, Earth Rhythms #2, 1923, oil on canvas, 27 1/2 × 40 5/8 in. Collection of the New Mexico Museum of Art. Museum purchase, 2007 (2007.5). Photo by Blair Clark

NMDCA News:

Join us for a lunch hour gallery talk from 12–1 p.m., Wednesday, June 17, for the exhibition Rooted Strong: Visions of American from New Mexico with Alexandra Terry and Katie Doyle. The program will be held at the New Mexico Museum of Art and is free with museum admission.

This talk will explore artwork from the museum’s collection, addressing the ways in which artists have responded to, and shaped, the innumerable Read More

LAMS Washington, D.C. 2027 Spring Break Trip Sign Up

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EDUCATION News:

Attention current 7th grade students: Sign up is underway for next year’s annual 8th grade Washington, D.C. trip for Los Alamos Middle School and home school students.

Click on the QR code to sign up today to reserve your spot and lock in your price for this wonderful, educational once in a lifetime trip with your friends and classmates to our nation’s capital and Baltimore.

Call Roberta Cocking at 505.670.0679 with questions. Read More

Fort Union Nat’l. Monument Hosts Fort Union Days In June

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Courtesy/NPS

NPS News:

WATROUS — Fort Union National Monument announces its annual Fort Union Days Event to be held on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday June 14, 2026. The event days are FREE to the public and run from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. The event will feature an 1800s military encampment, living historians portraying soldier and civilian life, and historic weapon and uniform presentations highlighting the period of the 1850s to 1890s.

The two formal presentations are about 90-minutes long with seating available.

  • 10 a.m. — Evolution of Frontier Army Weapons and Uniforms presentation
  • 1 p.m. — Evolution
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Museum Of Natural History & Science, Neighboring Businesses See Strong Visitation After Grand Reopening

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NMDCA News:

ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science has shattered spring attendance records and boosted nearby businesses since its grand reopening on April 4.

“When we were preparing to reopen last month, we weren’t sure what the public response would be,” said Dr. Anthony Fiorillo, Executive Director of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science. “But from the moment we opened our doors, we’ve seen an outpouring of support from our community. We’re incredibly grateful to all the visitors who have stopped by since our reopening, and we’re excited to welcome Read More

‘Tierra O Muerte’—Teens Talk About Their Exhibit At NMHM

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NMDCA News:

Listen to National History Day students talk about their exhibit, “Tierra o Muerte: The Tierra Amarilla Conflict” at the Palace of the Governors from 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Sunday, June 7.

The New Mexico History Museum is proud to host three special National History Day student guests from Cobre High School, Elias Guadiana, Cheyanne Medrano, and Mateo Salcido, for a talk about their exhibit, “Tierra o Muerte: The Tierra Amarilla Conflict.” The exhibit explores the historic 1967 Tierra Amarilla land grant conflict and its lasting impact on New Mexico’s cultural and political landscape. Read More

Hispanic Cultural Center Launches First National Partnership With Salem, Massachusetts

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NMDCA News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The National Hispanic Cultural Center has launched its first national partnership to connect communities in Albuquerque and Salem, Massachusetts through shared Latino arts, culture and history.

A memorandum of understanding signed April 30 brings together the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC), the City of Salem and the North Shore Community Development Coalition, which operates Salem’s Punto Urban Art Museum. The agreement designates Salem as a Cultural Ambassador City and expands the NHCC Cultural Ambassador Program beyond New Mexico for the first Read More

Sen. Leo Jaramillo Represents New Mexico And NHCSL During Historic Recognition In Madrid, Spain

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Sen. Leo Jaramillo, 4th from left, with leaders from the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL) in Madrid, Spain, as the organization received the Placa de Honor de la Orden de Isabel la Católica, one of Spain’s highest civil honors recognizing leadership, diplomacy, and international partnership. Courtesy photo

On receiving the Placa de Honor de la Orden de Isabel la Católica, Sen. Leo Jaramillo said, ‘Standing in Madrid representing New Mexico and Latino communities across our nation was deeply personal. I carried the spirit of Northern New Mexico with me into that room Read More