History

Donavan Price Participates With Sigma Gamma Rho Sisters In 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative March

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Donavan Price of Los Alamos, holding the banner at center, wearing sunglasses, participates with her Sigma Gamma Rho sisters in the 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative March on Saturday morning in Albuquerque. The march began at the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and University Boulevard and proceeded to Civic Plaza, where the program featured keynote speaker Aja N. Brooks, Esq. Sigma Gamma Rho is a national collegiate sorority incorporated in 1922 and notable for its drive to make society better through sisterhood and empowerment. To learn more, visit www.sgrho1922.org
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National Museum Of Nuclear Science & History Promotes Maria Sultemeier To Volunteer & Community Outreach Manager

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Maria Sultemeier

NMNSH News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History (NMNSH) has announced the promotion of Maria Sultemeier to the position of Volunteer and Community Outreach Manager, effective Feb. 2, 2026.

Sultemeier, who previously served as the museum’s Volunteer Coordinator, will now take on an expanded leadership role overseeing the growth and strategic direction of the museum’s volunteer programs and community partnerships.

In her new capacity, Sultemeier will oversee a dedicated team of approximately 40 volunteers. These individuals Read More

Senior Research Scientist Dr. Shari Kelley To Speak At Los Alamos Geological Society Meeting Saturday Jan. 24

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Dr. Shari Kelley

LAGS News: 

Los Alamos Geological Society (LAGS) will host its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at the Los Alamos Christian Church at 92 East Road.

The guest speaker for the evening is Dr. Shari Kelley, presenting her talk: “Geothermal Development in New Mexico: an Update”.

Kelley is a senior research scientist at the New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, a research division of New Mexico Tech. She served as an expert witness at committee meetings during the New Mexico Legislative session in 2023 and 2024 that led to the passing of House Bill 91, which established Read More

Rethinking Hewett: Revisiting The Vision And Complicated Legacy Of A New Mexico Icon

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Courtesy photo

Courtesy photo

NMHM News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico History Museum (NMHM) and the School for Advanced Research (SAR) invite the public to take a fresh look at one of New Mexico’s most influential and controversial figures from our shared history.

This spring, the two Santa Fe institutions launch Rethinking Hewett, a four-part series exploring the life and legacy of Dr. Edgar Lee Hewett, the archaeologist and educator who helped shape the state’s contemporary cultural identity. Lectures begin Jan. 27, 2026, and continue monthly through April 21, 2026, with hybrid events held at Read More

New Leadership Coming To Northern NM Historic Sites

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John Anthony Perrotto

NMHS News:

SANTA FE — New talent is coming to New Mexico Historic Sites’ northern region at Los Luceros in Alcalde, Coronado in Bernalillo, and Jemez in Jemez Springs. John Anthony Perrotto joins Los Luceros Historic Site as site manager on January 20, and Jaimie Adams joins Coronado and Jemez Historic Sites as regional site manager Feb. 2, 2026.

With a passion for archaeology and a drive for exploration, John Anthony Perrotto brings archaeological field experience and leadership to Los Luceros. He joins the site as major restoration of the historic Hacienda is nearing Read More

We Are HAMming It Up At New Mexico Museum Of Space History In Alamogordo

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Courtesy/NASA

NMMSH News:

ALAMOGORDO — America’s Astro chimp, HAM, and his fellow primate pilots are being remembered for their contributions to the US Space Race during Science Saturday, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Jan. 31, 2026, at the NM Museum of Space History (NMMSH).

HAM was launched 157 miles into space Jan. 31, 1961, paving the way for American Alan Shepard’s flight May 5, 1961, as well as Yuri Gagarin’s flight one month earlier.

To commemorate the accomplishment, NMMSH is partnering with the Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce for HAM Day at the New Horizons Dome Theater & Planetarium. Read More

More Than 260 Artworks Beautify Public Buildings Throughout New Mexico

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Jamie Spinello’s aluminum sculpture, Allochory, was installed at the City of Las Cruces’ City Hall Building in 2025 through the Art in Public Places program. A tan stucco building that says City of Las Cruces City Hall with trees, four flags, pathways, and a round abstract aluminum scultpure in front. The sky is blue and cloudy. Image courtesy of New Mexico Arts

NMDCA News:

SANTA FE — Art is in New Mexico’s DNA, and New Mexico Arts, the state’s federally authorized state arts agency, is busy working year-round to support public art for New Mexicans. Through the Art in Public Places Program, Read More

County Historic Preservation Advisory Board Accepting Applications For Opening

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County invites residents to submit applications to fill one open positions on the Historic Preservation Advisory Board (HPAB). This is an exceptional opportunity for Los Alamos County residents who have demonstratable interest, competence, or knowledge in the historical, architectural, and cultural traditions specific to Los Alamos County to get involved and affect change.

Professional Qualification Standards

To be compliant with Section 8-52 of the County Code, the preferred candidates should meet one or more of the professional qualifications in history, Read More

Tribute To Former LAHS Teacher Mary Lou Williams: Senator Hayne Was Right About States’ Rights In 1830

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By JOCK MILLS
Former LAHS Student
Portland Oregon

When I look back on the 20 years of my formal education, one high school teacher – Mary Louise Williams – stands out in shaping my life. Although I certainly didn’t call her by her first name, “Mary Lou” was a force to behold in E-wing where she presided over many activities and taught social studies. In 1971, I was in her sophomore American history class.

It was not so much the subject – it was the energy she created. She didn’t just spark my interest in politics and public policy – she ignited a flame in me that launched a career that took me to Washington, Read More

From Athens To Artificial Intelligence (AI): Thinking Revolutions Are Still Blooming In Education

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By Mark MacInnes
Los Alamos

By Socrates, in the fifth century BC, engaged Athens’ young intellectuals in the agora, the public square, with provocative ‘little questions’ like: ‘What is truth?’ When questioned in this manner, some influential critics, including city leaders, were distressed by the rhetoric, which ultimately led to Socrates’s trial and execution. He died defending the principle of free inquiry into any idea, regardless of how sacred it may seem.

Plato, one of Socrates’ students, preserved some of Socrates’ dialogues not because they reached conclusions Read More