History

(VIDEO) Documentary Returns To Vietnam 50 Years Later

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Wreaths Across America News:

In November 2023, 10 Vietnam veterans embarked on a journey they never thought possible, returning to Vietnam, and exploring the locations and memories that for 50 years have held deep significance for each of them.

Mission Veteran Expedition, a collaborative venture between CDLLife, FASTPORT, and nonprofits Waypoint Vets and Wreaths Across America, made this journey possible and, together, proudly announce the upcoming release of a new documentary of the trip, “Mission Veteran Expedition: Honoring Vietnam Veterans in the Transportation Industry.” Read More

Local Weaving Business Launches Educational Classes

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Centinela Traditional Arts at 946 State Road 76 in Chimayo. Courtesy/Centinela

Centinela Traditional Arts News:

Centinela Traditional Arts has announced two new weaving programs for those interested in learning the Hispanic Rio Grande/Chimayo Weaving Tradition of Northern New Mexico.

Class Offerings:

  • A 12-week open studio program workshop will be held at McCurdy Ministries Community Center (Espanola) May 28 to Aug. 21. Classes with instructor assistance are 4:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Looms will be available for rent by the hour outside of the set class times (available
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Robinson: War Veterans Join Public Debate Over Monuments

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By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2024 New Mexico News Services

On Indigenous Peoples Day 2020 in broad daylight, a mob of vandals tore down the 154-year-old Soldier’s Monument in the center of Santa Fe Plaza because it was offensive to some Native Americans. Now veterans groups are demanding it be restored.

The destruction followed months of controversy that was notable for its absence of historical fact. Nobody seemed to know the obelisk honored Union soldiers, many of them Hispanic, who died in New Mexico’s two Civil War battles. But there was plenty of vitriol directed at one word that’s been Read More

New Mexico History Museum Presents Talk On First Known Publication About America April 3 On YouTube

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NMHM News:

Friends of History in collaboration with Southwest Seminars invites the public to a talk by Dr. Thomas E. Chavez, 12-1 p.m. Wednesday, April 3 on YouTube, in which he discusses the first known publication about America in Europe.

Written as a narrative epic poem, La Historia de Nuevo Mejico recounts the early days of Juan de Oñate’s 1598 expedition to colonize northern New Mexico. It was written by Captain Gaspar Pérez de Villagrá, a member of Oñate’s settlement party, and published in Spain in 1610.

Chavez is an independent researcher, consultant, and historian; former Director Read More

Abiquiu Inn Presents Colcha Of New Mexico: The Legacy Of Beatrice Maestas Sandoval Exhibit Through April

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Courtesy/Analinda Dunning

Abiquiu Inn News:

The Abiquiu Inn has launched a new exhibit in the Upstairs Gallery in honor of Women’s History Month. Colcha of New Mexico: The Legacy of Beatrice Maestas Sandoval is now open and will be on display until April 30, 2024. Included in the exhibit are her Colcha works, rugs and tinwork. March is designated Women’s History Month and honors the contributions by women to American history.

Colchera Beatrice Maestas Sandoval was born in 1947 in Las Vegas, N.M. She was raised alongside her six siblings in the adobe home her father built. As a child, Beatrice heard Read More

MIAC: Native Narratives Speaker Series Continues March 16

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Julie O’ Keefe (Osage)

MIAC News:

The community is invited to join Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (MIAC), 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 16 for another event in the Native Narratives Speaker Series featuring Julie O’ Keefe (Osage).

O’ Keefe will offer insight into Osage culture and history, especially regarding clothing. O’ Keefe was the lead Osage clothing consultant for the Oscar-nominated film “Killers of the Flower Moon”.

This is a great opportunity to learn from someone deeply involved in preserving and sharing Indigenous narratives.

The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture is a museum Read More

New Mexico Museum Of Natural History & Science Researcher Contributes To Discovery Of Massive Prehistoric Carnivore

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A rendering of the ancient amphibian Stenokranio boldi. NMMNHS research associate Larry Rinehart contributed to the discovery. Courtesy/Urweltmuseum GEOSKOP

NMMNHS News:

ALBUQUERQUE —  An international team of researchers that includes a research associate from the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) has discovered a new species of carnivorous amphibian that lived nearly 300 million years ago.

Earlier this year, NMMNHS research associate Larry Rinehart, in collaboration with researchers from Urweltmuseum GEOSKOP in Thallichtenberg, Germany, Naturhistorisches Read More

Free Training Wednesdays In April And May For Volunteers Interested In Los Alamos History

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LAHS News:

With the spring tourist season fast approaching, Los Alamos Historical Society (LAHS) and its History Museum are seeking new volunteers for a variety of positions.

Training sessions focusing on the community’s history and historic district will be offered 4-5:30 p.m., Wednesdays in April and May (April 3, 10, 17, 24, and May 1). Participants will meet at 4 p.m. each Wednesday in the Nambe Room in Fuller Lodge.

Training comprises presentations on Los Alamos and the Pajarito Plateau, covering the Ancestral Puebloans, Homestead Era, Los Alamos Ranch School, Manhattan Project and Read More

Enterprise Bank Donates $15K To New Mexico Consortium For ‘Cosmic Frontiers: Stephen Hawking & The Universe’

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Enterprise Bank & Trust Los Alamos Region President Liddie Martinez presents a $15,000 sponsorship at the bank Thursday to CEO Dr. John Engen of the New Mexico Consortium for the April 27-28 event, ‘Cosmic Frontiers: Stephen Hawking & The Universe’. Learn more about the event at www.cosmicfrontiers.org. Courtesy/Enterprise

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

Enterprise Bank & Trust Los Alamos Region President Liddie Martinez on Thursday presented a $15,000 sponsorship to CEO Dr. John Engen of the New Mexico Consortium for its upcoming event, Read More

Los Alamos Historical Society: What’s Up?

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Los Alamos Eagle Scout Miles Iverson has completed his Eagle Scout Project, a memorial bench and hitching post in memory of Josh Miko. Courtesy/LAHS

LAHS News:

Los Alamos Historical Society (LAHS) is expecting another blockbuster summer of visitors. Director Todd Nickols is addressing the ability to offer private group tours.

In 2016, LAHS charged $5 per person for a walking tour and were lucky to have five people on the tours. Today they consistently have an average of 15-20 people on each tour during the busy season, at times up to 45 people. Today LAHS charges $25 per person, a bargain considering Read More