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Posts From The Road: Rhyolite Ghost Town In Nevada

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Railroad Depot: An elaborate California-Mission style railroad depot was constructed in Rhyolite, Nev. The depot closed along with the town of Rhyolite but reopened as a casino, bar, and gift shop in the 1930s. The casino lasted until the 1970s before closing. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Porter Building: The Porter Brothers Store was the most popular retail establishment in Rhyolite. They offered a wide variety of items like many general stores did during the era. The building was built right in the middle of Rhyolite and was a go-to destination for almost any goods. However, the Read More

Bird Watching And Early Morning Exploration During Dawn ‘Til Dusk At Los Luceros

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NMDCA News:

Los Luceros Historic Site (LLHS) hosts its Dawn ‘Til Dusk Day on the first Sunday of each month, offering visitors a full day of exploration, nature, and culture. The site is open from 6 a.m. to 7:50 p.m., Sunday, May 4. 

Early Birds can watch the changing colors and character of birds of the Northern Rio Grande Valley at Los Luceros. Take a guided bird walk with staff from the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) at 7 a.m. Sign-up ahead of time online at https://peecnature.org/events/. At 11:30 a.m. Interpretive Ranger Kara will offer Read with a Ranger story time, reading Read More

Community Invited To White Rock Schools Farewell Tours

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Community tour of the old Chamisa Elementary School building 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 3. Courtesy/LAPS

Community tour of the old Pinon Elementary School building 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, May 30. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

White Rock students will start the new school year in new schools in August as construction of both the new Pinon Elementary and Chamisa Elementary schools is slated for completion this summer.

“It’s an exciting milestone for Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS),” Superintendent Jennifer Guy said. “A huge thank you to the community for their support of our schools.”

LAPS is Read More

Successful National History Day Contest For LAPS Students

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LAPS students participate in New Mexico National History Day. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools was well represented at the recent New Mexico National History Day regional contest and state competition. Nineteen students from Piñon Elementary, Los Alamos Middle School and Los Alamos High School competed in the regional contest in Santa Fe in March.

Eight students placed at the regional contest and qualified to compete in the New Mexico National History Day State Contest in Albuquerque held April 11.

“All of the projects were very well done and the students represented Los Read More

NNMC Presents Event Series ‘Bombs In Our Backyard’

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NNMC News:

ESPAÑOLA — What happens when the stories of our backyards are left out of history books? This spring, Northern New Mexico College invites the community to confront the legacy of nuclear weapons testing and development in our state—often erased from national memory but deeply felt in our communities. “Bombs in Our Backyard” is a two-part event series that lifts the voices of those who have lived in the shadow of the nuclear industrial complex. Through powerful storytelling, film and dialogue, we aim to spark awareness and conversation around New Mexico’s past and present role Read More

Pancho Villa And Modernization During The Mexican Revolution Online Lecture May 7

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DCA News:

Join Brandon Morgan, author of “Raid and Reconciliation: Pancho Villa, Modernization, and Violence in the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands” for an ONLINE lecture as part of the Friends of History monthly lecture series 12–1 p.m., Wednesday, May 7.

This month’s Friends of History First Wednesday Lecture Series features a presentation about the book “Raid and Reconciliation,” by Brandon Morgan. He examines the story of Pancho Villa’s 1916 raid on Columbus, New Mexico, and shows that violence was integral to the modern capitalist development that shaped the border. Morgan also offers new Read More

Explore Early Pueblo Life: Writings Of Coronado Expedition

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NMDCA News:

Listen to the written accounts of explorers from the 1540–1542 Coronado Expedition as they encountered the Pueblo World at lecture co-hosted by Coronado Historic Site and the Sandoval County Historical Society.  

Using translated accounts, Coronado Historic Site’s Ranger Joseph Tackes will give a free PowerPoint presentation comparing the first written descriptions of the geography, architecture, and agriculture of the Pueblo World with what is known from continued, as well as past, archaeological finds in the greater region.

This lecture, 2-3 p.m., May 3 at the Sandoval Read More

Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad To Offer Series Of Special Trains Beginning June 15, 2025

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The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad excursion train headed by locomotive 484, approaching ‘The Narrows’ east of Chama. Courtesy/wikipedia

CHAMA News:

CHAMA —The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad – the highest, longest and most authentic steam railroad in America – will offer a series of special trains in 2025.

Special Trains will give passengers the opportunity to wine and dine on surf & turf, learn about ancient volcanoes, enjoy BBQ sliders and local craft beers, enjoy the “best seats in the house” for Chama’s renowned Fourth of July fireworks and even the opportunity to celebrate Read More

New Mexico’s Bataan Memorial Building Added To National Register Of Historic Places

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NMDCA News:

The New Mexico Historic Preservation Division has announced the Bataan Memorial Building, New Mexico’s former state and territorial capitol, has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

The addition comes following a cross-department effort from a number of New Mexico state agencies to recognize the historic building’s importance to the state’s history and its memorialization of New Mexico veterans.

The Bataan Memorial Building, located at 407 Galisteo Street in Santa Fe, served as the seat of New Mexico’s government for more than 60 years, first as a territory Read More

New Exhibition About Chimayó Pilgrimage At New Mexico History Museum April 26

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NMDCA News:

Join the New Mexico History Museum from 1 – 3 p.m., Saturday, April 26 for a free public reception celebrating its new exhibition, “Chimayó: A Tradition of Faith,” as well as free admission to the museum all day.

A special reception celebrating the exhibition, “Chimayó: A Tradition of Faith,” will be hosted by the Women’s Board of the Museum of New Mexico Foundation. Visitors will have the chance to write their own reflections or prayers, similar to the ex-votos, or offerings, left at the Santuario. Special guest author Patricia Trujillo-Oviedo will attend the event Read More