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25th Annual Cowboy Days Ride Into Town March 7-8 At New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum In Las Cruces

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The 25th Annual Cowboy Days is March 7-8 at New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum. Photo by Tira Howard for DCA

Department of Cultural Affairs News:

LAS CRUCES – The New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum invites the community to its 25th Annual Cowboy Days event on March 8.  

There will be several activities to celebrate New Mexico ranching traditions – including the popular “Parade of Breeds” with the Museum’s cowboys showcase cattle, trick roping and traditional Charreada demonstrations from the Castro Family, working dogs demonstration, and live music. Event goers will have Read More

History Behind The Duane Smith Auditorium

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Former Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Duane ‘Smitty’ Smith. Courtesy/Kelly Meyers

By SHARON SNYDER
Los Alamos

How many times do drivers going north along Diamond Drive look toward the civic auditorium and wonder, “Who was Duane Smith and why is his name on the auditorium?”

For me, he was the principal at the high school who helped recover my lost class ring in 1965, but, of course he was so much more. Mike Katko, Los Alamos poet and author, remembers “Smitty” as a friend who always had a smile.

Before settling in Los Alamos, Smith had taught biology and was a head football coach, revered Read More

Travel: Relax At The Spa At Sec-He In Palm Springs

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Enter a haven of healing at The Spa at Séc-He in Palm Springs, one of the most luxurious hot mineral spring spa destinations in the country. Photo by Debbie Stone

Salt cave at The Spa at Séc-He. Photo by Debbie Stone

By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

Palm Springs is a desert oasis, known for its hot springs, amenity-rich resorts, top-notch golf courses, eclectic boutiques, vibrant food scene, and easy access to nature. It’s also a wellness mecca, offering numerous spas where you can soak and get pampered to your heart’s content.

Only one of these spas, however, has a natural, mineral Read More

Military Posts Along Santa Fe Trail Presented In Friends Of New Mexico History Museum Online Lecture Feb. 5

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Educator, Author Leo E. Oliva, Ph.D.

Dept. of Cultural Affairs News:

Everyone is invited to join educator and author Leo E. Oliva, Ph.D., for an online lecture noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, “Network of Conquest: Military Posts and the Santa Fe Trail” about military posts and the network of conquest along the Santa Fe Trail, as part of the Friends of History monthly lecture series.

The presentation will provide an overview of military posts along the Santa Fe Trail, from St. Louis to Santa Fe, and the history of when and how each contributed to the conquest of Indigenous Nations and the military Read More

Los Alamos Historical Society Lecture To Feature Dr. Miriam Hiebert Feb. 11 At Fuller Lodge

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LAHS News:

The Los Alamos Historical Society has announced its upcoming lecture, a free event 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11 in the Pajarito Room at Fuller Lodge. This lecture features Dr. Miriam Hiebert and promises to engage both the historian and the scientist.

Dr. Hiebert is a materials scientist with a passion for exploring the intersection of science and history. She earned her Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Maryland in 2019, focusing on the preservation of glass in cultural heritage collections. During her graduate studies, Dr. Hiebert was introduced Read More

Top 25 Activities In Los Alamos County In 2025

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Explore hands-on exhibits at Bradbury Science Museum. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County—the birthplace of groundbreaking scientific discoveries and a sought-after travel destination for history buffs, science enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers—invites travelers to check off their 2025 vacation bucket list in Los Alamos, where discoveries are made.

“From science and history to a thriving culture of outdoor recreation, Los Alamos is a lively destination with small-town charm, friendly faces, and so much to explore,” County Marketing Specialist Ellyn Felton said. “Whichever Read More

Nancy Hendricks Lecture ‘Protecting Petroglyph National Monument In The Midst Of Rapid Change’ Jan. 26

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NMHS News:

The Friends of Coronado & Jemez Historic Sites offers a monthly lecture series at the Martha Liebert Public Library in Bernalillo, NM.

Nancy Hendricks, Superintendent of Petroglyph National Monument, presents the lecture, “A Place Connected: Protecting Petroglyph National Monument in the Midst of Rapid Change” for the Friends of Coronado & Jemez Historic Sites monthly lecture series 2-3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 26 at Martha Liebert Public Library.

Petroglyph National Monument spans more than 7,200 acres. Its 20,000+ petroglyphs and 350 archaeological sites Read More

MOWW To Feature Los Alamos Historian Nancy Bartlit On ‘Ready, Willing, Able: Women in World War II’ Jan. 21

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Los Alamos Historian Nancy Bartlit

MOWW News:

This month’s meeting of Military Order Of The World Wars (MOWW) will feature Los Alamos Historian Nancy Bartlit presenting a talk on, “Ready, Willing, Able: Women in World War II”, Tuesday, Jan. 21 in Room 203A at the Los Alamos Research Park building. 

Bartlit will discuss how the performances of women to assist the Allied WWII win in Europe or the Pacific are becoming better known through new research. The experiences were extremely varied. As men were called into military service, women used multiple skills successfully, such as: to produce Read More

National Museum Of Nuclear Science & History Host Exhibit Honoring African American Contributions To STEM

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NMNSH News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History will host a special exhibit honoring Black History Month. The exhibit will explore and recognize African Americans’ contributions, scientific achievements, and impact in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). 

This impactful poster exhibition in the museum’s Periodic Hall will showcase the diverse achievements of prominent African American scientists, mathematicians, and inventors who have shaped our world. From groundbreaking medical advancements to pioneering space exploration, Read More

Harwood Museum Of Art Announces ‘Luchita Hurtado: Earth & Sky Interjected’ Exhibit In Taos

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Luchita Hurtado, Encounter, 1971. Oil on canvas. 50 x 95 3/4 inches. Courtesy The Estate of Luchita Hurtado and Hauser & Wirth

Luchita Hurtado

UNM News:

“This exhibit unearths an important part of Taos’ art history that has been uncelebrated,” says Harwood Museum’s Curator of Exhibitions and Collections Nicole Dial-Kay. “Taos is part of Luchita Hurtado’s history, which is now internationally known. She will be remembered in the art history canon.”

In 2019, Hurtado received a lifetime achievement award from Americans for the Arts and was acknowledged as one of the year’s most influential Read More