An early evening view on May 2 of the building that served as the Velarde Post Office for many years. Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More
History
See The Sun Through A New Lens At Jemez Historic Site’s Daytime Astronomy Program May 16
NMDCA News:
Find out about the world above, in the eyes of Southwestern Indigenous People, at Jemez Historic Site, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Learn about past and modern perspectives of astronomy from an Indigenous point of view with Instructional Coordinator Marlon at Jemez Historic Site.
The presentation will discuss what Southwestern Indigenous people observed and believed about the world above them and how the worlds above and around them are connected and related. We’ll use special sun viewing telescopes to take a closer look at the sun.
This program is included with admission Read More
Make A Traditional Micaceous Tea Pot In Workshop At Los Luceros Historic Site May 16
NMDCA News:
Learn about glittering micaceous clay pottery, one of the most celebrated traditional arts of Northern New Mexico, with Northern Río Grande National Heritage Area (NRGNHA) at Los Luceros Historic Site this month.
Known for its shimmering surface and cultural significance, micaceous mineral clay has been used for generations in everyday cooking and ceremonial practices. From 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Saturday, May 16, participants will prepare and hand-build a functional tea pot using traditional techniques by forming the body, spout, handle, and lid. Participants will also learn Read More
Route 66 Traveling Exhibit Comes To ABQ May 6–7 Featuring Speakers, Cultural Programming
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — In celebration of both the 100th anniversary of Route 66 and America’s 250th birthday, the “Route 66 Centennial Traveling Exhibit” is coming to the Wheels Museum in Albuquerque for two days only, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m., May 6, and 9 a.m.–12 p.m., May 7, to bring the history, stories and images of the Mother Road to life.
Opening day, May 6, features an intriguing panel discussion and more at the Wheels Museum. Routes Bicycle Rentals is also leading a special bike with guided Urban Art Bike Tour, with a stop at the exhibit, inclusive of commemorative stickers and Italian ice Read More
Los Alamos Historical Society May Lecture: Ralph L. Hollis
Los Alamos Historical Society News:
The Los Alamos Historical Society will host the final lecture of its season from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, in the Pajarito Room at Fuller Lodge.
The evening will feature guest speaker Ralph L. Hollis Jr., author of Countdown to Launch!: Rockets, Computers, and Coming of Age in the Cold War. Following the lecture, Hollis will sign copies of his book. Copies are currently available in the Museum Shop and will also be available for purchase at the event.
Hollis’s talk, “Countdown to Launch! A Cold War Story of Minuteman III,” explores the history and technology Read More
Celebrate The Best In Preservation During 54th Annual Heritage Preservation Awards May 29
NMDCA News:
The New Mexico Historic Preservation Division is thrilled to announce the 54th annual Heritage Preservation Awards, which will be held in Albuquerque on May 29.
“As we celebrate Historic Preservation Month in May, our team has worked to identify projects, organizations, and leaders who best exemplify what preservation can look like,” said State Historic Preservation Officer Michelle Ensey. “We’re excited to honor these individuals and projects during our next awards ceremony on May 29th.”
The 54th annual Heritage Preservation Awards will be held at the National Hispanic Read More
Fr. Glenn: To Protect And To Serve
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Remember the old TV back in the pre-internet days? We were the “remote control” (“Glenn: get up and turn it to channel 12. And adjust the rabbit ears.”). Ah, the old black and whites. Horizontal and vertical controls. The stations signing on in the morning and off at night with the national anthem. The radio announcement: “It’s 10 o’clock. Do you know where your children are?” The old shows like Gunsmoke, Laugh-In, Get Smart, Bonanza, Hee Haw, Star Trek (what a legacy THAT one has had!). And one of my favorites was Adam-12, which centered around two Los Angeles police officers on Read More
Los Alamos Historical Society To Offer Pieces Of Original Flooring From The Oppenheimer House On Bathtub Row
PEEC Partners With Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area To Support Los Luceros Day Camp, June 1–5
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area (NRGNHA) to support this year’s Los Luceros Day Camp, taking place June 1 to 5, 2026 at Los Luceros Historic Site in Alcalde, NM.
Following recent staff changes at Los Luceros Historic Site, PEEC worked quickly to ensure that this beloved program could continue as planned. Eric Vasquez, Director of NRGNHA, and Gabriela Silva, NRGNHA’s Art Program Director, have enthusiastically stepped in to collaborate with PEEC for the 2026 session. Read More
Free Entry To New Mexico Museums And Historic Sites For Active-Duty Military Through Blue Star Program
NMDCA News:
SANTA FE — Active-duty military personnel, including National Guard, Reserve, and their families, will receive free admission to the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs’ eight museums and eight historic sites this summer through the Blue Star Museums program.
The New Mexico Arts & Military program is launching the campaign to raise awareness of this opportunity for more than 43,000 active-duty military members, National Guard, and their families in New Mexico. Free admission runs from Armed Forces Day, May 16, 2026, through Labor Day, September 7, 2026.
The program Read More