History of the University of New Mexico Press
April 2020 AHS Program Cancelled due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. The scheduled Sunday, April 19, 2020 presentation of “History of the University of New Mexico Press” has been cancelled. Information on if and when the presentation will be rescheduled will be forthcoming. On Sunday, April 19, 2020 at 2:00 pm,Read More
Architectural History of Albuquerque’s Old Main Library
March 2020 AHS Program Cancelled due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. The scheduled Sunday, March 16, 2020 presentation of the Architectural History of Albuquerque’s “Old Main” Library has been cancelled. Information on if and when the presentation will be rescheduled will be forthcoming. On Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 2:00 pm,Read More
Albuquerque in the Nuclear Age
February 2020 AHS Program As part of a series of talks on the History of Albuquerque from the 1880s to the 1960s, Duane Hughes will present Albuquerque in the Nuclear Age. He will focus on the impact of the largest generator of Albuquerque’s growth since World War II, Sandia NationalRead More
Early History of the Albuquerque Open Space Program
January 2020 AHS Program On Sunday, January 19, 2020 at 2:00 pm, Rex Funk will present a photographic history of the Albuquerque Open Space system going back to the 1960s. Albuquerque’s nationally known open space system dates back to the 1960s and includes over 30,000 acres of volcanic escarpment, riverRead More
A History Lover’s Guide to Albuquerque
November 2019 AHS Program On Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 2:00 P.M., Albuquerque Historical Society’s immediate Past President Roger Zimmerman will present his new book, A History Lover’s Guide to Albuquerque. This book goes beyond the traditional guidebook to offer a historical journal through an area rich with diverse culturesRead More
Ridgecrest Area History: The Parkland Hills Addition
October 2019 AHS Program On Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 2 pm Albuquerque Historical Society’s Board Member Willam Dodge, Ph.D., relates the intriguing story of the Parkland Hills Addition that culminates in the subdivision’s recent listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Parkland Hills Just a Whisper from theRead More
History of Menaul School
September 2019 AHS Program On Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 2 pm, there will be a presentation by University of New Mexico Political Science Department Professor Emeritus Dr. Christine Sierra and staff from the Menaul Historical Library of the Southwest. Dr. Sierra will present a brief history, including historic photos,Read More
KiMo Theatre: Fact and Folklore
August 2019 AHS Program On Sunday, August 18, at 3 PM, author and editor Jacqueline Loring of the non-profit organization SouthWest Writers will present her new book, KiMo Theatre: Fact and Folklore, about the history of its founding in 1927. The book is a collection of newly-told stories, articles, memoirs,Read More
Will Steinsiek Performs as Reverend Thomas Harwood
July 2019 AHS Program On Sunday, July 21, 2019 at 2 pm, Historian and United Methodist Pastor Reverend Will Steinsiek will perform a “Chautauqua-style” presentation in costume and in character of New Mexico Methodist Missionary, Reverend Thomas Harwood. He will recite the life of Thomas Harwood focusing on his latterRead More
Theodore Roosevelt’s 1903 Visit to Albuquerque
As part of his “Tracing TR’s 1903 Train Trip Tour,” author James Blase will be presenting at a special meeting of the Albuquerque Historical Society at 1:30 PM, on Wednesday, July 3 at the Auditorium at the Albuquerque Museum. Mr. Blase’s new book, Keep it for Your Children: Theodore Roosevelt’sRead More
FREEDOM AND IMPEACHMENT: “The Courage of Edmund G. Ross”
June 2019 AHS Program On Sunday, June 16, 2019 at 2 pm, there will be a premiere of the locally produced PBS documentary: FREEDOM AND IMPEACHMENT: “The Courage of Edmund G. Ross”, former Territorial Governor of New Mexico. It is based on the biography by Richard A. Ruddy: “Edmund G.Read More
2019 Huning Highland Historic District Mother’s Day Home Tour
There will not be an Albuquerque Historical Society Program in May. Instead, enjoy the 2019 Huning Highland Historic District Mother’s Day Home Tour in the Huning Highland neighborhood near Broadway & Central. The tour of five homes, two commercial structures and various gardens is from 11 am-3 pm on Sunday, May 12,Read More
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