Valencia County Historical Society
Valencia County Historical Society
Events
Events
Presentations & Events
Upcoming Presentations & Events
Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 2:00PM - Historic Geology Experiments in New Mexico in Water Management and Atomic Energy Applications @ Workforce Training Center, 1020 Huning Ranch, East Loop SW, Los Lunas by Paul Parmentier
Sunday, May 18, 2025 - Annual Road Show and Personal Antiqes Display @ Los Lunas Transportation Center 101 Courthouse Rd, Los Lunas
Past Recorded Presentations
Geologic History of Valencia County by Paul Parmentier Link to a video of the presentation from November 2nd : https://tinyurl.com/56hwsecd
Los Lunas Mystery Stone by John Taylor Link to a video of the presentation from November 12th: https://www.facebook.com/pg/vchsnm/events/?ref=page_internal
SAVE THE DATE
2025 Joint New Mexico-Arizona History Conference
September 25 - 27, 2025
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Los Lunas Museum of Heritage & Arts: Link to current newsletter, with information on current and upcoming exhibits and events:
Tue., April 29th from 10:30 AM to 2 PM, in person event, Albuquerque Genealogical Society (AGS) Research Day: need help with your genealogy? At the main ABQ library at 5th and Copper in ABQ, in the genealogy center on the second floor. No set schedule. The number in the genealogy center is 768-5141.
See this web page: https://tinyurl.com/2rk5rz46
Tue., April 29th from 1:30 PM to 3 PM, virtual and in person event, the Albuquerque Genealogical Society’s Celtic Research Group meets on the second floor at the ABQ main library at 5th and Copper Sts. in ABQ and on-line.
See this web page for more info: https://abqgen.org/events/celtic-sig-2025/
Link to register if you wish to participate on-line via Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/sxkezn6z
Fri., May 2nd at 10:30 AM, virtual and in person event, the Albuquerque Genealogical Society’s DNA Research Group meets on the second floor at the ABQ main library at 5th and Copper Sts. in ABQ and on-line.
See this web page for more info: https://tinyurl.com/3wc8cvr6
If planning to attend the meeting via Zoom, register at this link: https://tinyurl.com/2a8mfrj9
Sat., May 3rd from 10 AM to 2 PM, in person event, the Gutierrez-Hubbell House at 6029 Isleta Blvd., SW in ABQ holds its 25th anniversary celebration. Free. See this web page for more info: https://gutierrez-hubbellhouse.org/activities
See this web page with a little more info: https://tinyurl.com/yjj6az99
Sat., May 3rd from 10 AM to noon, in person event, in the Pete V. Domenici Education Building the National Hispanic Cultural Center at 1701 4th St., NW in ABQ will offer ¡Vamos! – Uncover Genealogy. Free. Partial description: “NHCC invites you to uncover the fascinating stories of your family’s past in this interactive workshop designed for all ages. Join Elena Baca and NHCC Archivist, Robin Moses, to learn the basics of genealogy, from creating family trees to exploring historical records and family traditions. With hands-on activities, storytelling, and simple research tools, participants will gain the skills to start their own family history journey.”
See this web page for more info or to register: https://nhccnm.org/event/vamos-4/
For more information call or email Elena Baca at 505-220-7928 or ElenaD.Baca@dca.nm.gov, or Robin Moses at 505-383-4706 or robin.moses@dca.nm.gov.
Sun., May 4th from 1 PM to 4 PM, in person event, the New Mexico History Museum in room 15 PoG and Courtyard (weather permitting) at 113 Lincoln Avenue in Santa Fe holds “A Sweet Taste of History Chocolate and Jazz”. Free to New Mexico residents. Partial description: “Indulge your senses in a delightful afternoon of history, flavor, and music! Join us for "A Sweet Taste of History: Chocolate & Jazz," a special event celebrating New Mexico’s culinary heritage and the captivating rhythms of jazz. This event is part of our ongoing Food Heritage Series and is designed to enhance your experience with our "Forks in the Road" exhibit.”
See this web page for detailed info: https://tinyurl.com/mssttd3s
Tue., May 6th at 10:30 AM, virtual and in person event, the Albuquerque Genealogical Society’s Military Research Group meets on the second floor of the main ABQ library at 5th and Copper in ABQ. At this meeting the topic will be The War of 1812.
See this web page for more info: https://tinyurl.com/bddn3xaf
If planning to attend the meeting via Zoom, register at this link: https://tinyurl.com/murd8ej3
For more info send e-mail to MilResSIG@abqgen.org
Tue., May 6th at 6:30 PM, in person event, the Torrance County Archaeological Society presents Michael Bletzer, who will give a presentation on “Atzigues: of Piros and Tompiros – 1581 to 1681”. At the Manzano Mountain Art Council Center at 101 East Broadway in Mountainair. Free.
See this web page for details: https://tinyurl.com/mrzpbktk
Wed., May 7th at noon, virtual event, the Friends of History (Santa Fe) presents Brandon Morgan, PhD, who will give a lecture on “Raid and Reconciliation: Pancho Villa, Modernization, and Violence in the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands”. Partial description: “In Raid and Reconciliation, Brandon Morgan examines the story of Pancho Villa’s 1916 raid on Columbus, New Mexico and shows that violence was integral to the modern capitalist development that shaped the border. Raid and Reconciliation provides new insights into the Mexican Revolution and sheds light on the connections between violence and modernization. Lessons from this border story continue to resonate into today’s debates about the U.S.-Mexico borderlands.”
Free or donation up to $25 accepted.
See this web page: https://tinyurl.com/awdvph3m
For more info send e-mail to nmhmfriendsofhistory@gmail.com
Tue., May 13th at 7 PM, in person event, the Los Alamos Historical Society presents Tom Ribe, who will give a lecture on “The Cerro Grande Fire and 25 Years of Mega Fires”. Free. Description: “On May 13th, we will welcome Tom Ribe to our lecture series stage. Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Cerro Grande Fire, Tom will talk about his book Inferno By Committee (updated and rereleased in 2025). We hope to see you there for this important discussion.”
In the Pajarito Room at the Fuller Lodge at 2132 Central Ave. in Los Alamos.
See this Facebook post: https://tinyurl.com/yc3s5mj9
Wed., May 14th at 10:30 AM, virtual and in person event, at the main Albuquerque Library at 5th and Copper Sts. in ABQ, the Albuquerque Genealogical Society (AGS) presents Karen Jones, who will give a presentation on “Genealogical Estate Planning”. Partial description: “Most of us genealogists have spent thousands of hours doing research and collecting records of past generations. How much time have we spent preparing to pass our treasures on to the coming generations? We, of all people, know the uncertainty of life. What can we do to ensure that our work will survive us? Karen Jones will share with us a step-by-step process for preparing our work to be distributed when we are gone.”
See this web page: https://tinyurl.com/tsyyuemh
If planning to attend virtually, click on this link to register: https://tinyurl.com/2bshxumf
You will receive an e-mail confirming your registration.
Thu., May 15th at 7 PM, in person event, the Doña Ana County Historical Society meets at Las Cruces Good Samaritan Village in the Stucky Auditorium downstairs in the main activities building at 3011 Buena Vida Circle in Las Cruces. Sean Schifano will talk about James B. Edson, astronomer at Lowell Observatory. His sister married Clyde Tombaugh and he helped bring them to Las Cruces because of White Sands.
See this web page: http://www.donaanacountyhistsoc.org/
For more info send e-mail to 19dachs63@gmail.com
Sat., May 17th at 2 PM, in person event, The Friends of the Los Lunas Public Library & Museum of Heritage & Arts hosts New Mexico author Anne Hillerman at the Los Lunas Transportation Center (next to Rail Runner station) in Los Lunas. This free event will feature remarks by the author and sale of many of her books, including her newest, “Shadow of the Solstice”. Refreshments will be provided.
See this Facebook post: https://tinyurl.com/59727886
Sat., May 17th at 10:30 AM, in person event, The Albuquerque Main Library at the corner of 5th and Copper Sts. presents David Menicucci, who will talk on “Italian Immigrants: Their Lives and Legacy in Albuquerque”. Description: “Raised in an Italian family in Albuquerque, professional researcher and author David Menicucci presents the story of his family's 200-year odyssey from Luca, Italy, to capture the American dream in Albuquerque. His new book includes almost every Italian family in Albuquerque between 1900 and 1950 and explores their businesses, lifestyle, relationships, and contributions to our community.”
See this web page: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/14503618
Sat., May 17th at 1:30 PM, virtual event, the Albuquerque Genealogical Society, as part of its continuing program on the ABCs of DNA, presents Blaine Bettinger, Ph.D., J.D., who will give a presentation on “Evaluating a Genealogical Conclusion Including DNA Evidence”. Description: “Blaine Bettinger, Ph.D., J.D., is a professional genealogist specializing in DNA evidence and the use of artificial intelligence for genealogical research. He is the author of the long-running blog The Genetic Genealogist, and frequently gives presentations and webinars to educate others about the use of DNA and artificial intelligence. Description: Incorporating DNA evidence with documentary evidence is not a simple matter. It requires careful and methodical analysis of a variety of different autosomal DNA limitations and pitfalls, many of which we will discuss in this session. For example, we will examine essential considerations for EVERY genealogical conclusion using DNA, including confirmation bias, Tree Completeness, shared DNA amounts, and more.”
See this web page for more info: https://tinyurl.com/kryxy5ep
If planning to attend virtually, click on this link to register: https://tinyurl.com/yem3mh3e
Sat., May 17th from 10 AM to 3 PM, in person event, the Corrales Historical Society celebrates “Heritage Day Agua es Vida”, Free. See this Facebook post with a full description of events planned for the day: https://tinyurl.com/5n9b7ez8
Sun., May 18th at 2 PM, in person event, the El Morro Area Arts Council at the Old School Gallery on route 53 in Ramah, presents Andrew Shows, who will do a book signing and discuss his book “Indians, Cowboys, and UFOs”. Description: “Stories of a teacher on a small Navajo Reservation in 1970s New Mexico … “surrounded by cowboys, Mormons, Mexicans and Zuni Indians was quite a shock to a boy from Baltimore. This was not the sleepy reservation experience I was expecting. It was so much more. It was a celebration of diversity, individualism and native tradition.”
See this web page: https://tinyurl.com/2n85uk4n
Sun., May 18th at 2 PM, in person event, the Valencia County Historical Society holds its Annual Road Show and Personal Antiques Display. At the Los Lunas Transportation Center (next to the Rail Runner station) off of Courthouse Road in Los Lunas.
Sun., May 18th at 2 PM, in person event, the Martha Liebert Library at 124 Calle Malinche in Bernalillo, as part of its Coronado Lecture Series. presents Ed McCool, who will give a talk on “Tribes, Pueblos, and Federal Control”. Free. Description: “Do you know what plenary power over Tribal recognition means? It’s part of our history and certainly impacts our Puebloan, Navajo and Apache neighbors. Legal constructs such as Independent Sovereign Nations, Blood Quantum and jurisdiction over criminal acts all have an historical and legal basis. And, how do Native American casinos factor into this legal scenario? This talk will explain, in a guilt-free overview, some of the Federal laws governing our Native American neighbors. Ed McCool, a retired attorney, served as a tribal attorney for the Navajo Nation Council for ten years. He holds a Master of law (LL.M) in Indigenous Law and Policy from the University of Arizona Rogers School of Law and a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) in law and Masters in Political Science from Temple University. He was the director and chief lobbyist for New Jersey Common Cause in addition to being an attorney for Community Legal Services.”
See this web page: https://bernalillolibrary.libcal.com/event/14008418
Sat., May 24th at 11 AM, in person event, the Special Collections Library at the corner of Central Ave. and Edith hold its monthly library tour. Free. Description: “Take a tour of Albuquerque's oldest public library. The Special Collections Library houses research collections on Albuquerque history and New Mexico history and culture. The 1925 Pueblo/Spanish Revival-style building is a registered Albuquerque Historic Landmark in the historic Huning Highlands Historic District, on the New Mexico State Register of Cultural Properties and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2024. Our bimonthly tours are on the 4th Saturday of every other month at 11:00 a.m.. You are also welcome to call us at 505-848-1376 or to email us to schedule a tour if the regularly scheduled tour is not convenient.”
See this web page: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/12979590