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
Albuquerque in the Nuclear Age
As part of a series of talks on the History of Albuquerque from the 1880s to the 1960s, Duane Hughes presented “Albuquerque in the Nuclear Age” on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at the Albuquerque Museum. He focused on the impact of the largest generator of Albuquerque’s growth since World WarRead More
Early History of the Albuquerque Open Space Program
On Sunday, January 19, 2020, Rex Funk presented a photographic history of the Albuquerque Open Space system going back to the 1960s. The program was held at the Albuquerque Museum at 2000 Mountain Rd. NW in Old Town. Albuquerque’s nationally known open space system dates back to the 1960s and includes over 30,000Read More
A History Lover’s Guide to Albuquerque
On Sunday, November 17, 2019, Albuquerque Historical Society’s immediate Past President Roger Zimmerman presented 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 cultures and their fascinating past. Major museums, libraries,Read More
Ridgecrest Area History: The Parkland Hills Addition
On Sunday, October 20, 2019, Albuquerque Historical Society’s Board Member William Dodge, Ph.D., presented the intriguing story of the Parkland Hills Addition that culminates in the subdivision’s recent listing in the National Register of Historic Places. The program was held at the Albuquerque Museum at 2000 Mountain Rd. NW in OldRead More
History of Menaul School
On Sunday, September 15, 2019, there was 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 presented a brief history, including historic photos, of the private Presbyterian Church-related Menaul School, foundedRead 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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