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
Valencia County Historical Society: Link to current newsletter, with information on current and upcoming exhibits and events:
Tue., May 27th 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., May 27th 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
Sat., May 31st at noon, in person event, the Wheels Museum at 1100 2nd St., SW in ABQ presents historian and author John Taylor, who will give a talk on “Treasures of the Luna Mansion”.
Admission is free, but donations are always gratefully accepted. For more info call 505-243-6269 or send e-mail to info@WheelsMuseum.org
Tue., June 3rd 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 United States Expansion 1815-1850.
See this web page for more info: https://tinyurl.com/6mspys5f
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
Wed., June 4th at noon, virtual event, the Friends of History (Santa Fe) presents an ENCORE presentation of Gordon Bronitsky’s talk on Miguel Trujillo: New Mexico’s Unknown Civil Rights Hero. Such productions are being offered periodically by the Friends of History. They aim to complement original online presentations which we will continue to present in the months ahead. We think you will enjoy seeing these selected presentations –either for the first time, or as a return to a topic of particular interest to you. Brandon Morgan, PhD, who will give a lecture on “Raid and Reconciliation: Pancho Villa, Modernization, and Violence in the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands”.
Free or donation up to $25 accepted.
See this web page: https://tinyurl.com/y3jwccdw
For more info send e-mail to nmhmfriendsofhistory@gmail.com
Fri., June 6th 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/2a5eb4xp
Sat., June 7th at 10:30 AM, in person event, the Albuquerque Main Library at the corner of 5th and Copper Sts. in ABQ, presents Judy Alderete Garcia, who will give a presentation on “The Nuevomexicano: Language Loss & Consequences”. Description: “Many Nuevomexicanos do not speak Spanish today. How and why was the ability to speak Spanish lost, and how does this effect future generations? Judy Alderete Garcia, an Albuquerque writer with deep roots in New Mexico, has edited and published many books to preserve and educate about the Nuevomexicano experience. Judy has an MA in Hispanic Southwest Studies from the University of New Mexico and degrees in Spanish, Women's Studies and Chicano Studies.”
See this web page: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/14503683
Sat., June 7th at 2 PM, in person event, the Taos County Historical Society presents Tim Green, who will speak on “Isaac Slover and the Extranjeros in Taos (1820s and 1830s)”. Partial description: “Timothy (Tim) Green, born and raised in small-town Texas, has a personal connection to his subject matter—Isaac Slover, the "mountain man" featured in his book The Edge Rover, was his paternal grandmother's ancestor. Fascinated by the tidbits he found about Isaac, who was based in northern New Mexico during the fur trapping era of the 1820s and 1830s, Green meticulously researched historical resources to piece together Isaac's life in Taos and beyond. This biography, published by Texas Tech University Press in May 2024, represents the culmination of Green's longtime interest in his family's connection to this fascinating chapter of Southwestern history.”
See this web page: http://taoscountyhistoricalsociety.org/index.html
For more information contact Ernestine Córdova at cordova@newmex.com or call 575-770-0681.
Sun., June 8th at 1 PM, in person event, the New Mexico Jewish Historical Society holds its annual business meeting and speaker program. At the Jewish Community Center of Albuquerque at 5520 Wyoming Ave NE in ABQ. Partial description: “State Historian Rob Martinez will talk about the various inquisitions in history, specifically the Spanish Inquisition, and how that institution was brought to and operated in New Mexico in colonial times.”
See this web page: https://nmjhs.org/calendar/
To register e-mail admin@nmjhs.org or call 505-348-4471.
Wed., June 11th 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 Cristopher Smothers, who will give a presentation on “Using AI and Full-Text Search to Identify the Formerly Enslaved”. Partial description: “Traditional genealogical research on formerly enslaved individuals is often hindered by incomplete records, name changes, and fragmented historical documentation. However, advancements in artificial intelligence and full-textual search technologies are transforming the ways we uncover and connect ancestral histories. This talk explores how AI-driven tools and full-textual search methods can be leveraged to identify the formerly enslaved within historical records, legal documents, and newspapers. We will discuss strategies for extracting meaningful insights from digitized archives, handling name variations and misspellings, and piecing together fragmented narratives. Attendees will gain practical knowledge on integrating AI-powered research techniques into their genealogical investigations, helping to combat historical erasure and restore lost family lineages.”
See this web page: https://tinyurl.com/yr3r6e6y
If planning to attend virtually, click on this link to register: https://tinyurl.com/367bnka3 You will receive an e-mail confirming your registration.
Thu., June 12th from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM, in person event, in the Salon Ortega the National Hispanic Cultural Center at 1701 4th St., NW in ABQ will offer a free genealogy workshop. Description: “Explore your cultural heritage at the NHCC with a free genealogy workshop as part of our Siempre Creativo program! These workshops will provide participating seniors with an opportunity to learn about the descendants of a person, their family, or evolution from an ancestor. Join us as we discover where we came from, where we have been and the complex interrelating parts of our familial ancestral lines. Free Community Event, generously supported by AARP New Mexico. Please register here or call the NHCC Welcome Center at 505-724-4771 for assistance.”
See this web page with more info and how to register: https://nhccnm.org/event/genealogy-workshops-5/
Sat., June 14th at 10 AM, in person event, the Wheels Museum at 1100 2nd St., SW in ABQ presents historian and author Will Itoh, who will give a talk on “Photography of New Mexico, pre-1900”.
Admission is free, but donations are always gratefully accepted. For more info call 505-243-6269 or send e-mail to info@WheelsMuseum.org
Sat., June 14th at 1 PM, in person event, the Albuquerque Museum at Casa San Ysidro at 973 Old Church Road in Corrales, presents Larry Marken, who, as part of the Second Saturday program, will talk about “William Watts Hart Davis in the New Mexico Territory.” Free. Description: “From 1853 – 1857, William Watts Hart Davis served as a U.S. district attorney, acting governor, superintendent of Indian affairs, and the superintendent of public buildings, in the newly established American Territory of New Mexico. Davis’ in-territory travels and judicial experiences were often adventuresome. Larry Marken will share a variety of replicas and true antiques that would have been used during Davis’ travels and present on Davis' life and experiences in New Mexico. Marken has served as a docent at El Rancho de las Golondrinas, presented for El Camino Real Heritage Center and the New Mexico Humanities Council, and has served as a National Park Service volunteer in Hawaii.”
See this web page: https://tinyurl.com/mw62bh8v
For more info contact Aaron Gardner at 505-898-3915 or e-mail agardner@cabq.gov
Sat., June 14th at 2 PM, in person event, the East Mountain Historical Society presents its Stone House Committee, which will give a talk on “The Stone House Restoration Project”. Partial description: “The Stone House property has significant regional importance due to: past usage and involvement of influential families in 20th century agrarian culture; adjacency to 14th century Pueblo with artifacts on site; and location near Tijeras Canyon connecting the Great Plains to the Rio Grande Valley – route of the Long Walk and thoroughfare for Civil War Confederate and Union troops. When restored, it will serve as a Visitor Center, home for EMHS archives, and event space for historical and cultural programs. Throughout the coming year and into next, the Society will offer numerous options to both individuals and businesses to help raise funds for the restoration of this historic site, as well as volunteer opportunities. Come hear from the Stone House Committee of the East Mountain Historical Society, including history of the site, challenges of historic preservation, newly developed architectural plans, and fund raising efforts. Come with your questions and comments — in this public forum, we want to hear from you!”
At Cañón De Carnuél Land Grant Hall, 364 NM-333 in Carnuel (next to the Rock Canyon Tap Room).
See this web page: https://tinyurl.com/5bmy95n8
For more info send e-mail to president@eastmountainhistory.org
Sat., June 14th at 1 PM, in person event, the Catron County Historical Society presents Helen Cress and Dr. Jerry Thompson who will give a talk on “Murder on the Largo: Henry Coleman and New Mexico’s Last Frontier”. Free.
At Eagles Guest Ranch in Datil. See this Facebook post for more info: https://tinyurl.com/35366634
For additional info call 575-773-4177.
Sat., June 14th at 10:30 AM, in person event, the Special Collections Library at the corner of Central Ave. and Edith in ABQ, as part of its series Ever Changing, Ever Growing, presents Ronald Paneboeuf, who will give a talk on: “The Spy House & the Cold War”. Free. Partial description: “When presenter Ronald R. Paneboeuf enlisted in the U. S. Army in 1967, he had to make the statement “I am not now nor have ever been a member of the Communist Party.” The Cold War – which had led to the Berlin Wall, nuclear weapons in Cuba, red scares, atomic escalation, Military Intelligence “listening posts” worldwide, wars in Asia - was still raging. Ron will talk about the history of the Spy House, its place in Cold War history, and whether or not the Cold War actually ended with the fall of the Berlin Wall.”
See this web page: https://libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/12575059