AHS September 2024 Program – Remember the Alvarado!

Albuquerque Museum - Ventana Salon 2000 Mountain Rd. NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico

On Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 2 pm, Joe McKinney and Chuck Larrabee will discuss why the Alvarado Hotel closed and the efforts to save the landmark. Due to the strong interest shown in Fred Harvey historian Matt Kluge's recent presentation on the history of the hotel, we are anticipating a large turnout. As a Read More

Presentation on Don Perkins: A Champion’s Life in Albuquerque

Albuquerque Museum - Auditorium 2000 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico

On Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 2 pm, Historian Richard Melzer will pay tribute to one of the most honored athletes in the history of the University of New Mexico. The program will be held at the Albuquerque Museum at 2000 Mountain Rd. NW in Old Town. Parking is free in the lot south of the Museum. Admission Read More

November 2024 AHS Program – “Cartooning Albuquerque”

Albuquerque Museum - Auditorium 2000 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico

On Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 2 pm, veteran local editorial cartoonist John Trever reflects on his nearly 50-year career at the Albuquerque Journal and the thousands of editorial cartoons he has created. “Cartooning Albuquerque” will focus on the city’s political history of the past 50 years, featuring our recent mayors and issues of growth, environment, Read More

Walking Through History Tour – Maisel’s Indian Jewelry and Crafts Store and Murals

Maisel’s Indian Jewelry and Crafts Store 510 Central Avenue SW, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Here’s your chance to see the Maisel’s Indian Jewelry and Crafts store and its famous murals again or for the first time. We’ll be hosted by the Garcia family who are the current owners of the building and who are working to restore the building to its former glory. This event will be a great Read More

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