Friends of History
François-Marie Patorni Independent Scholar and Author The history of the French, French Canadians, and other French-speaking people in New Mexico covers the last 400 years and all areas of New Mexico. After introducing the speaker’s great chase for the French in New Mexico, we will remember the lives of a few of the most influential,…
Matthew Babcock Associate Professor University of North Texas (Dallas) This lecture will focus on the forgotten Chihene Apache farming experiment at Sabinal, New Mexico from 1790-1795 by placing it in the context of Apache-Spanish relations and Spanish Indian policy. In response to drought and military pressure, thousands of Apaches de paz settled near Spanish presidios…
Jesus “Chuy” Martinez Musician/Folklorist This live performance will explore the corridos/ballads of New Mexico, and their historic, cultural and social influences. Jesus "Chuy" Martinez is a musician and folklorist. He is the co-founder of numerous community organizations. He is also a grassroots founding member of the National Hispanic Cultural Center, and for 23 years hosted and produced the "Lo Maduro…
with author Don Usner & adobe restoration expert Jake Barrow
with Acoma Governor Brian Vallo
A tour and symposium on the ranch in Alcalde.
hosted by the Preserve’s founder, Katherine Wells (photo Courtesy Norman Doggett and the Archaeological Conservancy)
Art and architecture created under the auspices of New Deal programs during the Great Depression led by National New Deal Preservation Association founder, Kathryn Flynn
A visit to New Mexico’s last “hippie” commune
