History

Gardens At Gisewa: Cooking, Eating, Growing Together

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NMHS News:

Learn the “old ways” at Jemez Historic Site of how Indigenous Peoples farmed and shared food to prosper 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 27 at Jemez Historic Site.

Take part in the “Gardens of Gisewa: Cooking, Eating, and Growing Together” agricultural demonstration. The ancient village of Gisewa, much like other villages in the region, could have among other things been a place to gather and share what was brought from surrounding villages and areas.

The community is invited to attend and learn ways of growing crops and how to cook with those garden ingredients, then spend time sharing Read More

Posts From The Road: Death Valley, Zabriskie Point

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Zabriskie View: A view toward the south from the Zabriskie Point walkway reveals a portion of the badlands in the area. The textures of the landscape and the various colors of the soil and rocks are easily visible from the walkway and viewpoint. The popular viewpoint is named in honor of Christian Zabriskie who was an executive with the Pacific Coast Borax Company more than 100 years ago. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Manly Beacon: The triangular shaped geological feature seen looking north from Zabriskie Point is the most notable feature in the badlands around the point. The stripped Read More

Celebrate 25 Years Of PEEC With Limited-Edition ‘Into the Woods’ Beer At Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op April 10

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To commemorate its 25th anniversary, PEEC will  be offering a special edition 25th Anniversary PEEC beer glass for purchase with the first pour included–only on April 10 at Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) for a special celebration marking 25 years of connecting the community to nature! Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op will host the debut of a unique, limited-edition beer – “Into the Woods” – 7 p.m.  Thursday, April 10. This one-of-a-kind sahti-style beer, brewed using traditional Nordic techniques, will be debuted Read More

New Mexico Childhood Obesity Report Shows Progress

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NMDOH News:

SANTA FE — Obesity rates have decreased for third graders for the fourth consecutive year, based on the most recent data from 40 schools in 21 counties.

Despite the decline, New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) officials say obesity remains a complex and serious public health concern in New Mexico and across the nation. Food insecurity, among other factors, can affect childhood obesity rates.  

Key findings from the report, issued by NMDOH’s Obesity, Nutrition and Physical Activity Program (ONAPA): 

  • Obesity rates for kindergarten students decreased this past year, from 18.2
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The 1878 Newspaper’s April Fools’ Day Hoax That Claimed Thomas Edison Could Turn Dirt Into Food

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This machine made music, not meat. Courtesy/nostri-imago

A recreation of Thomas Edison’s laboratory, now at the Henry Ford Museum. Photo by Andrew Balet

By ANNE EWBANK
Gastro Obscura

  • Newspapers worldwide printed that Thomas Edison had invented a miraculous machine

Even in 1878, readers of The New York Graphic should have known better than to trust a fantastical-sounding article published on April Fool’s Day.

The paper had a scoop: Noted inventor Thomas Edison had accomplished a task straight out of a fairy tale. He had invented a machine that could turn dirt from his basement into meat, fruit Read More

Photos Reveal Life At Lab During Manhattan Project

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Mike Michnovicz plays the accordion in his dorm. He was active in three popular musical groups during his time in Los Alamos. Courtesy/Los Alamos Historical Society Archives

LANL News:

  • Photographer Michnovicz’s work provides a new perspective on Los Alamos

John “Mike” Michnovicz is the photographer behind some of the most lasting and impactful images of the Manhattan Project. In addition to shooting portraits of leaders including J. Robert Oppenheimer and Hans Bethe, Michnovicz documented technical areas and took forensic photographs of the criticality accidents that killed scientists Read More

Los Alamos Historical Society’s April Lecture To Feature Storytellers Cisco Guevara And Mike Katko

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Los Alamos Historical Society News:

The Los Alamos Historical Society has announced its upcoming lecture, a free event, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 8 in the Pajarito Room at Fuller Lodge.

Join renowned storytellers Cisco Guevara and Mike Katko for an unforgettable journey through the history, heritage and culture of Northern New Mexico. With humor, heart and deep local knowledge, they will bring the past to life through captivating tales that will make you laugh, cry, and see this unique region in a whole new light. Whether you’re a longtime resident or new to the area, you’ll leave with a richer Read More

Historic Preservation Advisory Board To Meet April 2, 2025

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Historic Preservation Advisory Board is scheduled to meet 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 2 in Room 110 of the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.

The meeting is open to the pubic.

NOTE: This meeting is in person; however for convenience, the following Zoom meeting link and/or telephone call in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation:

Join Zoom meeting at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84905750399
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Meeting ID: 849 0575 0399

The agenda for this meeting is available online at Read More

Author Talk/Writing Workshop: Diné Poet Loley April 5

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Public Library will host New Mexico-born Diné poet and novelist, Manny Loley Saturday, April 5 at Mesa Public Library.

Loley will begin an author talk at 1 p.m. sharing his work, his path as a writer, and the role of storytelling in the region. Following the author talk, Loley will lead a free writing workshop 2-4 p.m. for wordsmiths of all experience levels.

Loley holds a Ph.D. in English and literary arts from the University of Denver, and an M.F.A. in fiction from the Institute of American Indian Arts. Loley is an inaugural In-Na-Po Fellow, and a member of Saad Bee Hózhǫ́: Read More

Get Up Close To Camel Corps At Coronado Historic Site

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Texas Camel Corps will be at Coronado Historic Site for a family-friendly event, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Saturday, April 12. Courtesy/CHS

Texas Camel Corps will be at Coronado Historic Site for a family-friendly event, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Saturday, April 12. Courtesy/CHS

Coronado Historic Site News:

BERNALILLO – Get up close to camels and learn about the history of the Texas Camel Corps at Coronado Historic Site during a family-friendly event, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Saturday, April 12. This special event is presented by New Mexico Historic Sites and The Friends of Coronado and Jemez Historic Sites.

Visitors Read More