History

Connect And Learn How Indigenous-Led Land Management Can Help With Climate Crisis At Jemez Historic Site May 17

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A scene of the landscape in the Jemez Mountain region. CourtesyNMDCA

NMDCA News:

Jemez Historic Site welcomes the community to join in a conversation, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17, about Indigenous-led land management collaborations with Ranger Casey and presenter Miguel Santistevan.

Ranger Casey and guest presenter Santistevan will discuss Indigenous and generational cultural-based land management. Santistevan is involved in a variety of activities related to the conservation of traditional agriculture and the relationship to land, water, and culture.

These collaborations Read More

Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad To Introduce Its Shortest, Most Affordable Trip Ever

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Courtesy/C&TSRR

C&TSRR News:

CHAMA — This year, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad (C&TSRR), the nation’s highest, longest and most authentic narrow gauge steam railroad, will introduce its shortest – and most affordable – trip ever.

“Chama to Cumbres is a brand-new option that only takes two hours, perfect for families and those short on time,” C&TSRR General Manager Ed Beaudette said. “It offers a taste of the thrill of steam railroading at our most affordable price ever.”

Chama to Cumbres departs at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from the Read More

Mesa Public Library Author Talk: Christina Vo May 15

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Author Christine Vo

LIBRARY News:

The Los Alamos Public Library is hosting a special author talk from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at Mesa Public Library. Christine Vo will share the story of her family, the personal relationship she has with her father’s birthplace, and the genesis and challenges of co-writing a book.

The dual memoir “My Vietnam, Your Vietnam” by Christine Vo and Nghia M. Vo weaves together the stories of a man who fled Vietnam in 1975, and his daughter who returns a quarter of a century later.

These narratives, just one generation apart, reveal how the shadow of war and the light of Read More

The Military Order Of The World Wars Speaker: Los Alamos National Laboratory Senior Historian Alan B. Carr May 20

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LANL Senior Historian Alan B. Carr

MOWW News:

This month’s meeting of The Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) is Tuesday, May 20. The speaker Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Senior Historian Alan B. Carr.

The Laboratory’s first director, J. Robert Oppenheimer, lived a fascinating, controversial and enormously consequential life. Carr will interpret various aspects of Oppenheimer’s career using rarely seen documents and objects from the historical collections of LANL’s National Security Research Center and other notable repositories.

Carr will share rare images of Oppenheimer, Read More

New Speaker And Topic For Friends Of Coronado & Jemez Historic Sites Lecture

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NMDCA News:

Due to a family emergency, the original speaker for the May 18 Friends of Friends of Coronado & Jemez Historic Sites lecture, Ed McCool, is unable to participate. Join the Friends instead for a presentation by Fort Stanton Historic Site’s regional manager, Oliver Horn, Ph.D., about the Buffalo Soldiers at Fort Stanton.

Most history buffs are vaguely aware of the existence of the Buffalo Soldiers, but do we know how they fit into New Mexico’s story? This talk will explore the history of the Buffalo Soldiers when they comprised the Ninth Cavalry at Fort Stanton from 1875 to 1881. Read More

New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martínez Celebrates Selection Of Pope Leo XIV

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Robert Francis Prevost, Pope Leo XIV

From the Office of Speaker Javier Martínez:

SANTA FE – Following the selection of American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the new pope to lead the Catholic Church, New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martínez (D-Albuquerque) issued the following statement: 

“This is a joyful and hopeful moment for Catholics and for people of faith around the world. At a time when the politics of fear, hatred, and blind nationalism are all too common, our faith teaches us to welcome the stranger and care for the poor. Always.

¡Que viva el Papa Leo XIV! May he continue in the footsteps Read More

Jemez Historic Site: A Celebration Of Pueblo Life May 18

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NMDCA News:

Come enjoy the vibrant culture and traditions of the Pueblo people at Jemez Historic Site, Gisewa Pueblo. 

Explore the ways of Pueblo life through cooking, art demonstrations, and dances. Visit with local artists, enjoy Pueblo food, or try a new skill from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 18, 2025.

Learn the history of Gisewa with this engaging, hands-on opportunity. This program is included with admission of $7 for adults and free to children 16 years and younger, NM residents 60 years and older with ID, people with Native/Tribal affiliations, disabled veterans, and foster families.  Read More

Chamisa Elementary School Wax Museum Show May 7

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LAPS News:

It’s Wax Museum Time once again at Chamisa Elementary! Continuing with a longstanding tradition, the Chamisa third and fourth graders will be presenting their annual Wax Museum show Wednesday, May 7.

Now, how does this work? Great question! To start, each third and fourth grader at Chamisa Elementary School did research on a famous person, and then they turned this research into a speech to tell the story of their person.

The students will present in costumes as if they were/are a famous person. Some of the people that the students chose to research include but are not limited to: Thomas Read More

Renaming Of The Shrew: Study Co-authored By New Mexico Museum Of Natural History & Science Researcher Redefines Lineage Of Tiny Southwest Mammals

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Tiny Vagrant Shrew. Photo by William Leonard

NMMNHS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A new scientific study co-authored by New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) Curator of Biosciences Dr. Jason Malaney reveals new secrets about a lineage of tiny mammals that dwell in New Mexico’s high mountain peaks.

“The story of these shrews reminds us that even the smallest animals can teach us big lessons about evolution, resilience, and vulnerability,” NMMNHS Executive Director Dr. Anthony Fiorillo said.

Published in the Journal of Mammalogy, the study evaluated genetic differences plus Read More

History Of Cinco De Mayo

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Cinco de Mayo History:

Today marks Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. The day is also known as Battle of Puebla Day.

While it is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican American populations.

Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day, a popular misconception. Instead, it commemorates a single battle. In 1861, Benito Read More