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.
Join us on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. to learn how people lived in the New Mexico territory in the 1880’s. We’ll be hosted by a knowledgeable docent who will bring their stories to life. So, you won’t want to miss out on this special opportunity. Casa San Ysidro may be the only Read More
Join Superintendent Nancy Hendricks on Sunday, June 15, 2025, as she takes us through the history of Petroglyph National Monument as we celebrate 35 years since the Congressional designation of the site. Who made the petroglyphs? Why is the area important to the Indigenous people? What are the connections of early Spanish explorers and settlers to Read More
Join Brent Stevens on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 2 pm, as he describes the history of Albuquerque’s first commercial FM station. KHFM began in 1954 as a project by two Highland High School teachers and grew in power and reach over the decades. After several ownership changes and a threatened format shift, the classical music Read More
Join us on Saturday, August 16th, 2025 at 10:00 am to tour The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History. This tour coincides with the anniversary of the first use of a nuclear weapon. The museum was established in 1969 as an intriguing place to learn the story of the Atomic Age, from early research Read More
Join Historian Justin Quinn Olmstead, Ph.D. on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 2 pm, as he describes the history of Sandia National Laboratories. This presentation will cover Sandia National Laboratories origins, and the changes it has gone through over the past 76 years to become one of the premier national laboratories it is today. The presentation will cover Read More
Join us on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 2 p.m. as Roland Penttila shares rare photographs from Kurt’s Camera Corral and striking black-and-white images by Jim Kubié that capture Albuquerque railroad workers at their craft in 1971. This presentation offers a nostalgic glimpse into a beloved Nob Hill landmark and the skilled labor that once powered the Read More
Join us on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 2 p.m. as railroad historian Fred Friedman explores the vital contributions of Navajo, Acoma, and Laguna railroad workers to the Santa Fe Railroad, highlighting their skill, cultural influence, and enduring relationships with the railroads since the late 19th century. The program will be held at the Albuquerque Museum at 2000 Mountain Read More
Join us on Saturday, November 8th, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. to learn all about the 2926 Steam Locomotive. The 2926 was born in May 1944 and ran a million miles in the American Southwest before being retired in 1956. It then languished in an Albuquerque park for decades. On July 24th, 2021 after a lengthy Read More
Join us on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at 2 p.m. as historian Robin Dunitz explores Albuquerque’s rich collection of murals by Indigenous artists, from historic works at the Maisel Trading Post and the Sunport to contemporary pieces across the city. The presentation highlights how these artworks reflect personal stories, tribal traditions, and the blending of ancient Read More
Join us on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 2 p.m. as history-lover Roger Zimmerman explores how Gallup, NM, became a classic Route 66 town where the historic "Mother Road" closely parallels the railroad tracks, creating a distinct downtown layout with motels, diners, and trading posts nestled between the tracks and buildings. Railroad planning shaped the Read More