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Most Significant Capital Improvement Projects Since The New Deal At Fort Stanton Historic Site

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The new fire-resistant synthetic roof is installed at the Visitor Center at Fort Stanton Historic Site in 2024. Courtesy photo

NMDCA News:

FORT STANTON — The Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) is overseeing the largest investment in capital infrastructure improvement projects at Fort Stanton Historic Site since the 1930s New Deal era under President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

More than $7.5 million has been invested since July 2020, paid for through the American Rescue Plan Act and the New Mexico State Legislature infrastructure improvement funds. A $250,000 federal grant sponsored by Read More

Unitarian Church To Host Sunday Forum On ‘Egyptian Society, Ancient And Current’ 11:45 AM Jan. 12

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Unitarian Church News:

The public is invited to attend the Sunday Forum on “Egyptian Society, Ancient and Current” 11:45 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 12 at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos at 1738 North Sage St.

For 3,000 years a strong Egyptian society thrived along the Nile Valley, then it was supplanted by the Greeks and Romans. Following a recent trip and subsequent study, Dean Carstens will talk about various aspects of Egyptian society, including:

          • Religious beliefs, ancient and current;
          • Reasons for the long duration of Egyptian society;
          • Accomplishments;
          • Ancient engineering and science;
          • Women
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National Museum Of Nuclear Science & History Invites Everyone To ‘Meet The Museum’ Open House Friday Jan. 24

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National Museum of Nuclear Science & History will host ‘Meet the Museum’ open house Jan. 24 in Albuquerque. Courtesy/NMNSH

NMNSH News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History (NMNSH) will host “Meet the Museum” open house Friday, Jan. 24. The community is invited to explore the nation’s only congressionally chartered museum in its field at 601 Eubank Blvd SE in Albuquerque. The event begins at 2 p.m., with engaging STEM activities 5-7 p.m. and free admission.

Meet the Museum offers a unique opportunity for attendees to discover the Museum’s rich collection Read More

Ranger Walk ‘N Talk At Los Luceros Begins Jan. 8

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Guided ranger tours begin Jan. 8 at Los Luceros Historic District. Courtesy photo

Los Luceros Historic District News:

The community is invited to join Interpretive Ranger Kara on a guided ranger tour through the historic district at Los Luceros.

Tours run 11 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29 and Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26.

Guests will be guided around the site and its buildings, like the nineteenth-century chapel, and learn unique history, such as how it was rebuilt by Luis and Eliza Ortiz after the previous chapel was washed away by the Rio Grande.

Participants will also learn about other interesting Read More

The Legacy And Archives Of New Mexico Historian Edgar Lee Hewett Presented In Online Lecture Wednesday Jan. 8

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Edgar Lee Hewitt in the Palace. Edgar L. Hewett Collection (AC105), Fray Angelico Chavez History Library/NMHM

NMHM News:

This month’s “Friends of History First Wednesday Lecture Series” features a talk, noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, about Museum of New Mexico founder Edgar Lee Hewett presented by Heather McClure, New Mexico History Museum (NMHM) Librarian and Archivist.

Hewett was an inescapable presence in early 20th century Southwestern cultural life. From archaeology and anthropology, to education, museums, art and architecture, he played a major role in crafting the Southwest’s Read More

LAHS Lecture: ‘Growing Up In Los Alamos’ Jan. 14, 2025

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From the Los Alamos Historical Society:

The Los Alamos Historical Society has announced its upcoming lecture, a free event that will be held 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in the Pajarito Room at Fuller Lodge.

This marks the first lecture of the New Year. The Society thanks you for your support and is excited to start the New Year with you.

This lecture promises to be a fun, interesting and engaging panel discussion about what it was like growing up in Los Alamos. Our four panelists represent many decades here in Los Alamos, ranging from the 1950s through today. Victor Rutherford, Todd Nickols, Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: Todd Nickols & Kristen Hollis

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On the job in Los Alamos Monday are Los Alamos Historical Society Executive Director Todd Nickols and Executive Assistant Kristen Hollis at the Los Alamos Daily Post speaking about the latest updates and activities they have underway. During their visit, Nickols and Hollis commended the board members past and present for their tremendous contributions to the Los Alamos Historical Society. To learn more, visit losalamoshistory.org. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Posts From The Road: Lights Of Gisewa 2024

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San Jose de los Jemez Mission: An impressive display of farolitos filled the interior walls of the San Jose de los Jemez Mission. Shown is the display on a clear and chilly evening on Dec. 14. The Gisewa Pueblo was established around the year 1350 and the mission was constructed a few years later. The full moon lit the wall to the left and others throughout the grounds. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Visitors & Farolitos: Hundreds of visitors were present for the lighting the night we attended on Dec. 14. This photo shows several visitors as they move about in the dark with the outer walls Read More

Haaland Designates 19 New National Historic Landmarks

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Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland

From the Office of Secretary of the Interior:

          • New designations recognize nationally significant sites for many historically marginalized communities across 15 states, territories and D.C.

WASHINGTON — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today announced the designations of 19 new National Historic Landmarks (NHLs), reflecting the importance of the sites in sharing America’s diverse history.

The new NHLs are nationally significant properties for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Americans, African Americans, Asian American Pacific Read More