Dick Knipfing: My 50 years in Albuquerque Television News
Dick Knipfing came to Albuquerque in the early 1960s as a UNM student. He became part of the Channel 13 news team and the …. rest is history! Knipfing has reported on hundreds of events which changed the direction of Albuquerque and state history. He has seen incredible changes in technology, theRead More
Reflections at 50: The UNM School of Medicine, A History of Service & Innovation 1964-2014
Join us Sunday, March 15, 2 pm at the Albuquerque Museum when Executive Vice Dean Martha Cole McGrew, MD, presents the history of the UNM School of Medicine. In the late 1950’s, creating a Medical School at UNM was the vision of UNM President, Tom Popejoy. “Fifty years ago, a pioneeringRead More
50 Years of Coronado Shopping Center, 1964-2014
On February 15, 2015 at 2 pm, speaker Randy Sanchez, General Manager of Coronado Center, will describe the business, societal changes and planning that brought about the construction of Coronado Mall in 1964. The Program is free and will be held at the Albuquerque Museum in Old Town. Free parking is available in the lot South ofRead More
The Downtown Albuquerque Central Avenue Walking Tours
Come take an “indoor” Downtown Albuquerque Central walking tour with Roland Penttila at the Albuquerque Museum on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 2 PM. Roland, an AHS Member and Downtown Central Walking Tour Guide will share a variety of early 20th Century photographs of the buildings along Central, many of which are listed onRead More
Only in Albuquerque
On Sunday, November 16, 2014 at 2 pm, Deb Slaney, the aM’s curator of history, will talk about the content, planning process, and installation of the new history exhibit. Ms. Slaney will describe how building renovation, collections documentation, and public input have all come together to create the exhibition, whichRead More
Postwar Transformation of Albuquerque, 1945-1972
Robert Wood, the author of The Postwar Transformation of Albuquerque, New Mexico 1945-1972, will give a presentation On Sunday, October 19, 2014, 2 pm at the Albuquerque Museum. “From the end of World War II to the closing months of 1972, Albuquerque, New Mexico, underwent as dramatic a transformation asRead More
Community Land Grants of the East Mountains: History and Current Challenges
Dr. LM García y Griego speaks on the Community Land Grants of the East Mountains at the September 21, 2014, 2 pm meeting of the Albuquerque Historical Society. His presentation will focus on the recent history and current challenges of the community land grants of the east mountains. Community landRead More
Rerouting Route 66 Through Tijeras Canyon
Roger Zimmerman’s presentation at 2 pm on August 17, 2014 will review Route 66 folklore and provide personal reminisces of living near Route 66. The establishment of initial Federal highways in New Mexico will be introduced. Background on the creation of the Santa Rosa Cut-off from Santa Rosa to Moriarty (RetributionRead More
History of Education in Albuquerque
APS principal Ann Piper, will talk on the Albuquerque community’s evolving journey towards providing education to its youth at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 22, 2014 at the Albuquerque Museum in Old Town. Parking is free in the lot south of the Albuquerque Museum. Admission to the Museum and AHS program is free.Read More
History of the Bezemek Dairy in Albuquerque – Who the heck was Bezemek?
Bob Smith speaks on James Bezemek, one of the most successful dairy owners and a prominent five-term county commissioner in the 20th century . He is virtually unknown now. Learn about the career of this fascinating man and his family at the July 20, 2014 meeting of the Albuquerque HistoricalRead More
Historic Downtown Neighborhood Home Tour
There will be no May 2014 presentation by the Albuquerque Historical Society. Instead, enjoy the Mother’s Day 40th Anniversary Historic Neighborhood Home Tour produced by the Downtown Neighborhoods Association. See American Foursquare, Bungalows -Craftsman, Queen Anne, Territorial, Pueblo Style adobe and more…. Tour some of Albuquerque’s oldest – most architecturally beautiful homes.Read More
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