On Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 2 pm, Joe McKinney and Chuck Larrabee will discuss why the Alvarado Hotel closed and the efforts to save the landmark. Due to the strong interest shown in Fred Harvey historian Matt Kluge's recent presentation on the history of the hotel, we are anticipating a large turnout. As a Read More
On Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 2 pm, Historian Richard Melzer will pay tribute to one of the most honored athletes in the history of the University of New Mexico. The program will be held at the Albuquerque Museum at 2000 Mountain Rd. NW in Old Town. Parking is free in the lot south of the Museum. Admission Read More
On Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 2 pm, veteran local editorial cartoonist John Trever reflects on his nearly 50-year career at the Albuquerque Journal and the thousands of editorial cartoons he has created. “Cartooning Albuquerque” will focus on the city’s political history of the past 50 years, featuring our recent mayors and issues of growth, environment, Read More
On Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 2 pm, Albuquerque Historical Society invites you to a presentation by AHS Board Member Terry Owen on the 1955 crash of TWA Flight 260 into the side of the Sandias. The presentation will cover the crash details, contributing factors, archival and recent photos, and drone footage of the crash Read More
The AHS 2025 Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 1:30 pm. It will include a report from AHS President Trudy Merriman and elections for officers and members of the Board of Directors. Officers and Directors serve two-year terms, with the Vice President and Secretary elected in odd-numbered years. This year’s Read More
On Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 2 pm, we will honor Herman Bishop with an Albuquerque History Accolade in recognition of his exceptional service to both his country and community, as well as his significant contributions to preserving and sharing Albuquerque’s history. As Historian for the Albuquerque Fire Department Retirees Association, Herman has extensively researched Read More
On Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 2:15 pm, Teri Reynoso will give a presentation on Albuquerque’s oldest public library - the Special Collections branch. The library recently marked the 100th anniversary of its 1925 Pueblo/Spanish Revival-style building, now listed on local, state, and national historic registers. Read More.
