Lecture Series II adds more color to the forces, light and dark, driving New Mexico’s story forward through time.
Starts October 29 in Rio Rancho, October 31 in Albuquerque.
There’s more to the story! Hear personal stories of those who lived the history: • There’s gold in the Ortiz Mountains! • The Harvey Girls bring civilization to the Wild West. • Women keep their families safe and fed as the Great Depression ravages rural New Mexico.
The NEW “Series Within the Series” — The Manhattan Project — concludes! Even though we know the end of the story, the final chapters are gripping tales of the angry fat man and sad little boy who brought us a “brave new world.”
Is it any wonder that a state with such fascinating drama has produced exceptional storytellers? Enjoy more gripping tales of yesteryear in Lecture Series II.
Now enrolling:
Story of New Mexico Lecture Series II, Fall 07 :
Rio Rancho: Mon, Oct. 29 - Dec. 3
Albuquerque: Wed, Oct. 31 - Dec. 5
Sign up for the series for $65 and save $49 over the cost of the lectures individually. Or, sign up for individual lectures of interest for the single session price of $19. Lecture topics are listed below.
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Gold in the Ortiz Mountains
William Baxter brings the great personalities of the old west to life, including yarns about Doña Tules and Thomas Edison. Hear about the boom followed by the bust. You’ve heard about Golden, Madrid and Cerrillos… did you know about Dolores and San Pedro?
Rio Rancho: Mon. Oct. 29
Albuquerque: Wed. Oct. 31
The Harvey Girls
The Harvey Girls worked in, and often became the founding mothers of, dozens of new communities along the Santa Fe railway. For the girls who answered Fred Harvey’s ads, excitement and adventure beckoned, and for the weary travellers on the railroad, the poise, charm, and wholesome cheer of the Harvey Girls civilized their rough journeys. The history of the Southwest cannot be told without them!
Rio Rancho: Mon. Nov. 5
Albuquerque: Wed. Nov. 14
In Full Gear
Pt. 4 of 6 / Los Alamos is a community of scientists at war! The Allies overcame technical problems as they raced to beat the German bomb. In two key events, a final set of decisions were made, and the German bomb project collapsed.
Rio Rancho: Mon. Nov. 7
Albuquerque: Wed. Nov. 12
The Myth of Los Alamos
Pt. 5 of 6 / In the fifth year of the worldwide war, the work in Los Alamos achieves a mythic stature. The backdrop to the tale includes “The Just War,” and the decision to firebomb Japanese cities. Logistics are a key part of the tale.
Rio Rancho: Mon. Nov. 19
Albuquerque: Wed. Nov. 21
The Great Depression in rural New Mexico
Ana Baca’s first novel, “Mama Fela’s Girls,” takes place at the height of the Great Depression in rural New Mexico. Strong women find ways to cope with poverty and prejudice, striving to pull their families through difficult times. Ana’s stories bring the times to life!
Rio Rancho: Mon. Nov. 26
Albuquerque: Wed. Nov. 28
A fat man & a little boy change the world
Pt 6 of 6 / This final lecture covers Tinian, Hiroshima and Nagasaki. There were difficult ethics involved — choices were made with high stakes. The Just War gives way to the Cold War and its new threats, such as concerted efforts to spy on the technology. The Manhattan Project leaves a permanent legacy.
Rio Rancho: Mon. Dec. 3
Albuquerque: Wed. Dec. 5
Click on the dates to read the course descriptions online, where you may register online if you choose. This is where you may obtain the course and section numbers for other methods of registration. Or, call registration at 277-0077.
