Albuquerque -- The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science is participating in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The Museum will be a drop- off location for unused medications. Take-Back Day is a safe and convenient way to dispose of prescription drugs. The event gives the public an opportunity to properly dispose of […]
Join us on Saturday October, 26th for a one-of-a-kind chance to explore the grounds and buildings of Fort Stanton after dark while interacting with costumed living historians, storytellers, and investigators from the Lincoln County Paranormal Historical Society. Although the gates are open every day for visitors, few get to experience the fort after dark. The […]
About the Museum of International Folk Art: http://www.internationalfolkart.org/ Founded in 1953 by Florence Dibell Bartlett, the Museum of International Folk Art’s mission is to foster understanding of the traditional arts to illuminate human creativity and shape a humane world. The museum holds the world’s largest international folk art collection of more than 150,000 objects from […]
Upcoming Programs at Southside Library: Nov. 26th – Animal Masks Dec. 17th – Peruvian Retablos Produced In Partnership with Museum of International Folk Art and Santa Fe Public Library. For more information, please contact Kemely Gomez at 505-476-1215.
About the Museum of International Folk Art: http://www.internationalfolkart.org/ Founded in 1953 by Florence Dibell Bartlett, the Museum of International Folk Art’s mission is to foster understanding of the traditional arts to illuminate human creativity and shape a humane world. The museum holds the world’s largest international folk art collection of more than 150,000 objects from […]
Attend a family-friendly presentation on the use and misuse of prescription medications aimed toward middle school age students and parents given by students from the UNM College of Pharmacy. Ask at the admission desk for the free talk for all museum visitors. Attend 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. presentation on Free Sundays at the museum(first […]
The event will be free on the first Sunday in November as part of free first Sundays at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science. Visitors can enjoy storytime, hands-on literacy based activities and puppet shows. The event runs from noon to 3 p.m. Children can get their own free book after completing […]
Basketry is part of New Mexico’s history- from indigenous traditions to modern balloon baskets and more. Come experiment and learn how to weave, and make a small reed basket to take home. All ages welcome, free with admission
Historians have largely portrayed Major John Chivington as the hero of Glorieta Pass, the bold officer whose surprise attack destroyed the rebel supply train and forced the Confederate retreat to Santa Fe. In contrast, they have depicted Chivington’s superior, Colonel John Slough, as the engagement’s goat, a “martinet” whose incompetence nearly led to the Union […]
Publishing companies in New Mexico may not be the largest, but when it comes to books about local art there are a plethora of small companies that deliver. The New Mexico Museum of Art Library contains a number of materials that were published locally about artists in the museum collection. Featured presses include Twin Palms, […]
“Home on the Range: From Ranches to Rockets” at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum stretches through two galleries and is on display until January 2021. The evening will include refreshments and a talk by longtime White Sands Missile Range public information officer Jim Eckles. Admission is free. Visitors will learn about ranch […]
4th Annual Prickly Pear Harvest in the Kiwanis Learning Garden 1801 Mountain Road NW Saturday, November 9, 2019 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Our Prickly Pear hedge has plentiful pears this year - they ripen late. Come to collect, juice, peel, learn lore, taste recipes! The 12+ page handout is perfect resource for teachers. $5 […]
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