Dark matters: Explore some of the forces at work behind the scenes of sunny New Mexico’s history. Is it any wonder that a state with such dramatic underpinnings has produced exceptional storytellers? From a desperate Spanish colony with sad tales of slavery, to the backwoods development of the earth-shattering, history-changing atomic bomb, the stories demand […]
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Story of New Mexico Lecture Series I
Published by September 4th, 2007 in Travel & Culture and UNM Continuing Education. ClosedGreat Field Trips for a September to Remember
Published by August 22nd, 2007 in Travel & Culture and UNM Continuing Education. ClosedSeptember is such a beautiful month in New Mexico. Harvests coming in, the smell of roasting chiles, lovely fall colors… This is just a prime time to see the state!
Many of our tours feature expert guides — historians, authors, locals, archaeologists — to enhance the travel experience and make the places you see more meaningful.
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Free event: Mayor Martin Chavez to speak on The Future of Albuquerque
Published by July 23rd, 2007 in Events, Health Care & Human Services, Of Note, Travel & Culture and UNM Continuing Education. Closed Attendees may enter a drawing for a $50 Gift Certificate good towards any* UNM Continuing Education course!
Tuesday, September 18
1:30pm-3:00pm
at UNM Continuing Education
Auditorium, north building, 1634 University NE.
Click here for location information.
Mayor Martin Chávez will discuss his plans and vision for our city and state. Priorities include continued improvements in public safety, greater environmental sustainability […]
Political cartoonist John Trever in Abq Feb 28
Published by February 21st, 2007 in Travel & Culture and UNM Continuing Education. 0 CommentsThe Story of New Mexico welcomes John Trever, who will speak to us about his award-winning cartoons, seen in Albuquerque’s newspapers. Find out how he comes up with his ideas, how he came to be an artist, how long he’s been doing political art, whether or not he does other art, and how he knows […]
Artist Robert Montoya in Rio Rancho Feb 26
Published by February 21st, 2007 in Travel & Culture and UNM Continuing Education. 0 CommentsTraditional Pueblo Painting
The Story of New Mexico brings Robert Montoya to share his life as an artist with us in Rio Rancho on Monday, February 26. He will show slides of his famous mural, Indian Maiden Feeding Deer, showcased at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Soe Khuwa Pin, Montoya’s Tewa name, means Fog Mountain, […]
February: Short month, lots of Stories to tell
Published by February 2nd, 2007 in Travel & Culture and UNM Continuing Education. 0 CommentsWe just wanted to let you know what great speakers will be here in February! During less than 4 short weeks, the Story of New Mexico cooks up lots of tasty local flavor with some larger-than-life local personalities. The return of Irma Bailey, one of the last of the old-time Indian Traders, is quite an […]
