History

MOWW To Feature Speaker Alan B. Carr At May 19 Meeting

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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 19, and will feature a presentation by LANL Senior Historian Alan B. Carr.

“Winning the Cold War: Los Alamos from 1970 to 1992” tells the story of how Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory evolved into a multidisciplinary institution against the backdrop of the later Cold War years. In the 1960s, demand for nuclear weapons started to drop as the era of détente unfolded. In the 1970s, national priorities changed and so too did the Laboratory. Despite the technical diversification Read More

Scenes Of LAPD 2026 Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony

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Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone delivers opening remarks to those gathered for the Los Alamos Police Department’s (LAPD) annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony, as part of National Police Week, held this morning in the north parking lot of the Los Alamos Justice Center at 2500 Trinity Drive. Chief Sgambellone is joined by Sgt. David Randleman and members of local Trail Life Troop #NM-1412 and American Heritage Girls who sang the National Anthem and participated in the event, which remembers the fallen, supports their families, and reaffirms the bond between the community and Read More

Volunteer Opportunities With Los Amigos De Valles Caldera

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The Ranch Foreman’s Cabin at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy Alex Arnold/NPS

LADVC News:

Become a VIP (Volunteers-In-Parks) – Valles Caldera is seeking volunteers for the following:

2026 Night Sky Volunteer (Valles Caldera National Preserve) 

Valles Caldera is recruiting night sky volunteers for our 2026 astronomy programs and special events. Mark your calendars for Valles Caldera National Preserve’s annual night sky festival, Stars Above the Caldera, on June 12-13!

Volunteer opportunities:

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Fort Union To Host Dineh Tah’ Navajo Cultural Program

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The Dineh Tah’ Navajo Cultural Program and Fort Union National Monument special event day is Saturday, June 6 in Watrous. Courtesy/National Park Service

NPS News:

WATROUS: The Dineh Tah’ Navajo Cultural Program and Fort Union National Monument announce a special event day of presentations and performances on Saturday, June 6.

This event is part of the continued reconciliation process between the two nations, and visitors are asked to please respect that photography and videography may be limited during portions of these special programs.

Each presentation is 45-minutes long with shaded Read More

Sandia Peak Tramway Celebrates 60 Years With Street Cars & Cable Cars

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AAIBMF News:

ALBUQUERQUE — We’re proud to celebrate a true icon of Albuquerque—Sandia Peak Tramway—on its 60th anniversary!

For six decades, the Tramway has carried over 12 million visitors and locals alike to breathtaking heights, offering unforgettable views of our city and the stunning Sandia Mountains. It’s more than a ride—it’s an experience that captures the spirit of adventure and wonder that defines our region.

As part of this milestone celebration, we encourage you to plan a visit and take part in the festivities. Don’t miss the exciting Route 66 Car Show Series, where classic cars Read More

‘Sons Of Gunshooter’ Author Talk, Book Signing At Bosque Redondo Memorial May 30

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NMDCA News:

Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner Historic Site is hosting an author presentation and book signing for a new book about one of the West’s most famous Indian traders who was shot to death in a remote corner of the Navajo Nation.

Authors Dorothy Denetclaw, Diné (Navajo), and Matt Fitzsimons introduce their exciting new book, The Sons of Gunshooter, at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 30, in the Resource Room at Bosque Redondo Memorial. Part history, part true crime, the book reexamines the killing and subsequent murder trial, while simultaneously embedding the story in a much larger saga Read More

Rocketeer Academy Summer Camp Blasts Off In July At Museum Of Space History

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NMDCA News:

ALAMOGORDO — The International Space Hall of Fame Foundation and New Mexico Museum of Space History have announced that registration is now open at spacehalloffame.org for the Rocketeer Academy Summer Camp. The camp offers two one‑week sessions with two class levels: Explorers (grades 3–5) and Challengers (grades 6–8), each limited to 25 students.  

Cost is $275 per cadet and includes the week-long space-based camp, field trip to Holloman AFB, lunches, and a camp t-shirt. The camp is held at the Tombaugh Education Building on the grounds of the Museum of Space History on July 6-10 Read More

Fr. Glenn: Remembering Mothers

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

I saw a rather disturbing post the other day. It was relaying a story of a man who married a single mother and was (by that mother’s own testimony) being an excellent father to her child. And yet some comments criticized the mother in “taking advantage of” her husband and that he was a “fool” for raising another man’s child. I could scarcely fathom the heartlessness of it. Any man or woman acting as a good parent to a child not his/her own should be praised, not criticized. After all, is that not the ideal when people adopt? Have we become so heartless that we cannot have natural human Read More

Public Snaps Up Original Flooring At Oppenheimer House

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A long line of people showed up this morning for a piece of history. The Oppenheimer House on Bathtub Row is undergoing renovations, and the Los Alamos Historical Society gave away pieces of the original flooring to the public. The event was scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today; however, the flooring was gone by about 10:30 this morning. Courtesy photo  Read More