2015 Calendar of Events - Historic Preservation Division

2015 Calendar of Events
CULTURAL LANDSCAPES & THEIR INFLUENCE ON THE ARTS
This year’s theme for Heritage Preservation Month focuses on the cultural landscapes that inspired artists
who visited, lived, and practiced their art in New Mexico. Defined by the World Heritage Committee as
cultural properties that represent the combined works of nature and man, cultural landscapes fall into
three general categories. Ethnographic landscapes are identified by strong artistic, religious, or cultural
associations with natural elements or geologic formations; manmade cultural landscapes can include
parks, gardens, or other landscapes constructed for aesthetic reasons, and are often associated with
monumental or religious buildings; organically evolved landscapes illustrate social, economic, and/or
administrative forces and their responses to the natural landscape. All three types can evolve over a period
of time and either end
abruptly or continue to play
a role today.
New Mexico has been
home to and inspired many
artists, and the homes of
some of them, including
Luis Jimenez, Peter Hurd
and Henriette Wyeth are
newly listed on the
National Register of
Historic Places, joining the
previously listed homes and
studios of Georgia
O’Keeffe, Eanger Irving
Couse, and Joseph Henry
Sharpe. This year's poster
depicts Chimney Rocks
near Abiquiu and the home
and studio of Georgia
O'Keeffe. She interpreted
this landscape in several
paintings.
(Photograph: Robert V. Fletcher;
poster design: Tom Drake.)
The 2015 Calendar of Events has been compiled by the New Mexico Heritage Preservation Alliance in
partnership with HPD and numerous government, education, and private organizations and individuals
who are providing various opportunities for New Mexicans and visitors alike to have fun and learn
something new about New Mexico’s unique heritage during this national celebration of Heritage
Preservation Month. Let it be the impetus for spring road trips to New Mexico cities, towns, parks, state
and national monuments, pueblos, and historic sites. The Calendar includes descriptions, locations, and
directions to events. When planning to attend a Calendar event, be prepared to deal with the elements,
from long hours in the sun to possible wind and maybe even rain. Sunscreen, good walking shoes, and
water are critical; contact event coordinators with any questions. Enjoy!
All Events
Tinkertown Museum
Sandia Park
9 A.M. – 6 P.M. Daily
$3.50 admission
Tinkertown Museum is a roadside attraction reminiscent of what motorists
might have found in the early days. It contains a handmade animated
miniature western town and a three ring circus surrounded by a compound
of 50,000 glass bottles. Stop by for a visit and a walk back in time. It was
named one of the top ten small museums in America by the Huffington Post
and Fox News. 121 Sandia Crest Road on NM 536.
May 2
Piedras Marcadas Pueblo
Petroglyph National Monument Visitor Center
10 A.M. – 11 A.M.
Free Admission
Albuquerque Open Space Archeologist, Dr. Matthew Schmader, will present new findings due to recent
sound imaging techniques used at the pueblo site that indicate evidence of Francisco Coronado’s attack
on Piedras Marcadas Pueblo. The pueblo site, located within Petroglyph National Monument, is one of
the largest of the Rio Grande pueblos. Contact Larry Gore at or 505-899-0205 Ext 338 or
larry_gore@nps.gov. Petroglyph National Monument, 6510 Western Trail, Albuquerque.
May 2
“More than a Sandbox: The Agencies and Missions that
Manage the World’s Largest Gypsum Dunefield”
White Sands National Monument Visitor Center Theater
1 P.M.
Monument admission applies: $3.00 over 15; 15 and under
free.
Join us for the opening of a photo exhibition portraying the historic relationship between White Sands
National Monument and White Sands Missile Range. Although similar in name, the two are separate
entities established for different missions. This exhibit highlights how our historis are intertwined, the
balancing act between public and military use, and the cooperation necessary between the two entities in
order for both to successfully reach their individual and collective missions. Contact park at 575-4796124 or www.nps.gov/whsa. 15 miles west of Alamagordo on US 70.
May 2
”Introduction to Oral History”
N.M. Farm and Ranch Museum, Las Cruces
10 A.M. – 12 P.M.
Free admission, reserve place with Jon Hunner
Oral histories are essential in documenting the cultural landscapes of New Mexico and the many artists
and creative peoples who have resided in the state over the years. This introduction to oral history will
provide a brief overview of the history of oral histories and then explore the techniques and methods of
conducting oral history interviews. Co-sponsored by NMSU’s Public History Program, N.M. Farm and
Ranch Heritage Museum, and the Doña Ana County Historical Society. Contact Jon Hunner to reserve
your place at 646-2490 or jhunner@nmsu.edu. The N.M. Farm and Ranch Museum is located at 4100
Dripping Springs Road, Las Cruces.
May 2
Prehistory Day and Open House at the Blackwater
Draw National Historic Landmark, The Clovis Site
Portales
9 A.M. – 5 P.M.
Free
Attend this cultural fair where archaeologists from the Office of
Archaeological Studies and the National Landmark staff, along
with local volunteers will provide displays of Ice-Age animal
bones, artifacts of New Mexico, atlatl throwing, primitive fiber
arts, flint knapping demonstrations, pottery construction, and
tours of a bison bone bed excavations throughout the day.
Contact George Crawford, 575-356-5235 or Jenna Domeschiel,
575-562-2202; https://theclovissite.wordpress.com/;
www.facebook.com/BlackwaterDrawSite
May 2
Annual Guided Pueblito Tour
Salmon Ruins Museum, Bloomfield
9 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Free admission, reservations required
Meet at Salmon Ruins parking lot at 9 A.M. to participate in this caravan-style tour of the defensive sites
and rock art of the Dinétah, the ancestral homeland of the Navajo. Larry Baker, career archaeologist and
Executive Director of Salmon Ruins will be your guide for this tour. Be prepared for incredible scenery,
have a full tank of gas, and bring your lunch, beverages, and necessities for the day-long tour. This
annual, public tour is offered in celebration of New Mexico Heritage Preservation Month. Salmon Ruins
Museum is located at 6131 US Highway 64, 2.5 miles west of Bloomfield and 3.2 miles east of SunRay
Park & Casino in Farmington. Phone: 505-632-2013 or email: sreducation@sisna.com to make your
reservations.
May 2
Walking tours of Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark
Fort Bayard, Silver City
9:30 A.M. – 12 P.M.
Free admission, donations welcomed
Visitors are invited to explore the US Military Fort, 1866 – 1899,
and the US Army Hospital for Tuberculosis, 1900 – 1920. The
Museum will be open from 9 A.M. – 12 P.M. Private tours may be arranged during the week. Fort Bayard
is located six miles south of Silver City on NM 90. Contact Cecilia Bell, 575-388-4477, 575-956-3294, or
cecilialjb@aol.com.
May 7
Pre-Conference Symposium: An Enduring Legacy, New Mexico’s Railroads
2015 New Mexico History Conference
Embassy Suites Hotel, Albuquerque
1:30 P.M. – 5 P.M.
Free and open to the public
Join New Mexico Historians for the pre-conference symposium highlighting the importance of the history
of railroad development in territorial and pre-statehood New Mexico as an element of economic, social,
and cultural change. Sponsored by the New Mexico Humanities Council in collaboration with conference
sponsors Historical Society of New Mexico and the Albuquerque Historical Society. Check the
organization’s website for further information: www.hsnm.org
May 7 - 9
2015 New Mexico History Conference
Embassy Suites Hotel, Albuquerque
Registration required for most sessions – admission costs vary
Check the organization’s website for further information: www.hsnm.org
May 8
The 43rd Annual Historic Preservation Awards
Scottish Rite Center, Santa Fe
2 P.M.
Santa Fe
Reservations by April 24 required due to limited space, admission free
The state Cultural Properties Review Committee and the New Mexico Historic Preservation Division
present awards for outstanding achievements in architectural and archaeological preservation, publication,
individual achievement, preservation initiatives by organizations and individuals, and Lifetime
Achievement Awards. The ceremony is held in the atmospheric auditorium of the historic Scottish Rite
Temple completed in 1912. The center won an Heritage Organization Award in 2012 for its ongoing
commitment to preserving the facility and is currently preparing Historic American Building Survey
(HABS) drawings for the National Archives. Contact Tom Drake, HPD, tom.drake@state.nm.us.
May 8
Victory Celebration Dance: VE Day
Santa Clara National Guard Armory, Santa Clara
6 P.M. doors open to view “Pop-up WW II Museum”
7 P.M. – 10 P.M.
Tickets $10; WWII Veterans & Guests free
Sponsored by the Fort Bayard Restoration and Development Coalition, enjoy dancing—or just listening if
you don’t dance-- to the mid-1940s “big band swing” music of the “Big Band of the Rio Grande.” Light
refreshments will be served and all proceeds will used for the restoration and development of Fort
Bayard. Tickets available from Silver City merchants Gila Hike & Bike, Alotta Gelato, L&I Art Supplies
and Gallery, and at the door. For more information contact Cecilia Bell, Fort Bayard Historical
Preservation Society, at 575-388-4477 or cecilialjb@aol.com.
May 9
Melvin Mills Mansion and Mills Canyon Tour
Springer, NM
Admission $10 annual membership to Santa Fe
Trail Association, Corazon Chapter
As a follow-up event to the Springer Colfax County
Courthouse reenactment held on March 15, 2015, to
commemorate the 130th anniversary of the ending of the
10-year Colfax County War in which Mills found
himself embroiled, the guided tour will begin in
Springer at the Melvin Mills Mansion which is listed in both the State and National Registers. The
mansion features many distinctive architectural details including the tallest staircase in New Mexico and
offers a unique opportunity to learn more about living and working in a three story adobe. After the tour
participants will drive to Mills Canyon to enjoy their picnic lunches (bring your own) before touring what
was once the largest orchard in New Mexico on the Canadian River. Contact Tim Hagaman at
timhagaman@msn.com. To get to the Mills Mansion take I-25 North, take first Springer exit, turn right
on Clayton Highway at the Wells Fargo Bank and proceed east under the Railroad Bridge, then turn right
after crossing the railroad tracks and proceed south on Summit which will take you to the mansion sign.
May 9
Dry Cimarron History Tour
Folsom Museum, Folsum
8 A.M. – 5 P.M. – All Day
Reservations required, no charge, donations appreciated
This all day tour will leave the Folsom Museum visiting points of interest and ranches along the Dry
Cimmaron River, and ending at the Kenton Museum in Kenton, Oklahoma. The Folsom Museum will
provide lunch. Please call the museum to make your reservations at 575-278-2122 or email:
folsommuseum@folsomvillage.com. The Folsom Museum is located at the corner of NM 325 & 456.
May 9
“Cinco de Mayo” Parade and Street Party
9 A.M. – through the day and into the evening
Free admission
This year the Village of Santa Clara, NM, is reviving an old
tradition of celebrating May 5, “Cinco de Mayo,” the date of their incorporation, May 5, 1947, as a
village. Join the Santa Clarans for this “Frontier-Cinco de Mayo” event which will include a parade, street
fair, motorcycle run, live and D-J’d music, an open car show, concluding with a dinner and dance at the
historic “Brown Derby Nite Club.” For more information, contact Clerk Treasurer Sheila Hudman at 575537 2443 or email at santaclara7@villageofsantaclara.com.
May 9
Walking tours of Fort Bayard National Historic
Landmark
Fort Bayard, Silver City
9:30 A.M. – 12 P.M.
Free admission, donations welcomed
Visitors are invited to explore the US Military Fort, 1866 – 1899, and the US Army Hospital for
Tuberculosis, 1900 – 1920. The Museum will be open from 9 A.M. – 12 P.M. Private tours may be
arranged during the week. Fort Bayard is located six miles south of Silver City on NM 90. Contact
Cecilia Bell, 575-388-4477, 505-956-3294, or cecilialjb@aol.com.
May 10
Mother’s Day Tour: Church of the Holy Faith, Marian Hall,
Scottish Rite Center (Temple), and Filipe B. Delgado House
(Lacuna Galleries), Santa Fe
1 P.M. – 4 P.M.
Tickets $10 individual, $20 family, $5 members
The Historic Santa Fe Foundation has been presenting tours of historic homes and buildings in Santa Fe
on Mother’s Day since 1969. This year’s tour promises to be one of special note. The Scottish Rite Center
is a fascinating trove of architectural detail and history. The Church of the Holy Faith has a long history
as a center of faith in the city in several locations since it began as a house church in 1863 and its current
building is a beautiful collection of architectural additions, significant, and peaceful space. Marian Hall
has not been open for a long time. In addition to access via the front porch approached from Cathedral
Park, there will be historic photos and information illustrating its various incarnations as hospital and
sanatorium complete with three level sleeping porch. English high-tea will be offered to tour participants
at the Lacuna Galleries, an Historic Santa Fe Foundation property, by Sheryl and Olaf Moon, gallery
owners. Tickets may be purchased at any one of the properties or the Historic Santa Fe Foundation offices
at 545 Canyon Road. 505-983-2567. Sponsors include Lacuna Galleries, Los Alamos National Bank, and
the Del Norte Credit Union.
May 12
Rowe Mesa Rock Art
Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District Office, SF National Forest
1 P.M. – 5 P.M.
Free admission; please RSVP
Join us to explore two unusual horizontal rock art panels on Rowe Mesa. These petroglyphs embody a
wide variety of designs. Both panels are easily accessible, but the trip will require a high clearance
vehicle. Limit of 8 people. Contact Annmarie Kmetz, Pecos-Las Vegas Zone Archaeologist, SF National
Forest. 505-757-6121 or akmetz@fs.fed.us. Pecos District Office is located at 32 South Main Street,
Pecos, NM. From Santa Fe, take I-25 North to the 299 (Glorieta) Exit. Turn left to cross over the
highway. Turn right after crossing the bridge at the T-intersection onto NM 50 towards Pecos. Drive for 6
miles. At the intersection with Main Street (and the only stop sign) turn right. Dollar General, a bank, and
Panchos Gas Station are on the corners at this intersection. The ranger station is about 1 mile on your
right.
May 16
Bombs over the Petroglyphs
Petyroglyph National Monument Visitor Center, Albuquerque
10 A.M. – 11 A.M.
Free Admission
Join Petroglyph National Monument archeologist Ron Fields in discovering World War II history as it
relates to the monument and its surrounding landscape. He will discuss the little known fact that the US
Army Corps used the volcanoes on the West side of Albuquerque, now part of the monument, as a
practice bombing range for air crews stationed at Kirtland Air Force Base.
Contact Larry Gore, larry_gore@nps.gov. 6510 Western Trail.
May 16
1st Folsom Archaeological Site Tour
Folsom Museum, Folsom
8 A.M. morning tour & 1 P.M. afternoon tour
Reservations required, no charge, donations appreciated
Sponsored by the Folsom Museum, Tour the Folsom site with a qualified Archaeologist to answer any
questions you may have. Lunch will be provided by the museum. Please call the Folsom Museum for
more information and to make reservations: 575-278-2122 or email: folsommuseum@folsomvillage.com.
May 16
Salmon Ruins Museum Annual Open House
Salmon Ruins Museum, Bloomfield
9 A.M. – 5 P.M.
Free admission
Salmon Ruins Museum offers an 11th century Chacoan pueblo ruin;
an 1890s pioneer homestead, dugout, and bunkhouse; and Heritage
Park, interactive replica architecture representing different cultures
through time. Tables and an observation deck are available for
picnicking. Contact Salon Ruins Museum, (PO Box 125), 6131 US
Highway 64, Bloomfield, NM, phone 505-632-2013 or email:
sreducation@sisna.com. To get to the museum from Bloomfield
from Farmington, take US 64 east 3.2 miles east of SunRay Park & Casino; from Bloomfield, go 2.5
miles west on US 64. The Museum is on the south side of the highway.
May 16
Walking tours of Fort Bayard National Historic
Landmark
Fort Bayard, Silver City
9:30 A.M. – 12 P.M.
Free admission, donations welcomed
Visitors are invited to explore the US Military Fort, 1866 – 1899, and the US Army Hospital for
Tuberculosis, 1900 – 1920. The Museum will be open from 9 A.M. – 12 P.M. Private tours may be
arranged during the week. Fort Bayard is located six miles south of Silver City on NM 90. Contact
Cecilia Bell, 575-388-4477, 505-956-3294, or cecilialjb@aol.com.
May 22
“History, Art, and Preservation of the Frijoles
Canyon Cultural Landscape”
Bandelier National Monument Visitor Center
Los Alamos
1 P.M.
Park Admission fee
This guided walk through the Frijoles Canyon cultural landscape reveals the many facets of the geologic
and cultural history that comprises the eruption of the Valles Caldera, Ancestral Pueblo life, early 20thy
century farming, and the Civilian Conservation Corps. Renowned artists, Pablita Velarde and Helmuth
Naumer, captured the physical and cultural beauty of the canyon in many of their works. Contacts: J.T.
Stark, 505-672-3861 ext. 308, jonathan_stark@nps.gov or Joanie Budzileni, 505-672-3861 ext 410,
joanie_budzileni@nps.gov.
May 22
Poshuouinge Pueblo Landscape Tour
Abiquiu
10 A.M.
Registration required
In 2015 the Santa Fe National Forest will be
celebrating its Centennial Year. Coincidentally the
Ancestral Pueblo site of Poshuouinge near Abiquiu
was excavated by Jean Alarid Jeançon (pronounced
“Al Johnson”) for the Smithsonian Institution
around the same time, although at that time the site
was on private land. This walking tour will visit the
site and place Jeançon’s excavations in the context
of the larger Ancestral Pueblo landscape of Poshuouinge. Contact Mike Bremer, 505-438-5380,
mbremer@fs.fed.us or Anne Baldwin, 505-753-7331, arbaldwin@fs.fed.us with questions. Sponsoring
agency is the Española Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest. Meet at the Poshuouinge
Interpretive Site Parking lot near Abiquiu on SR 83, 2.5 miles south of Bode’s Store and 1.2 miles north
of the junction of US84 and SR554 (the El Rito road).
May 23
Walking tours of Fort Bayard National Historic
Landmark
Fort Bayard, Silver City
9:30 A.M. – 12 P.M.
Free admission, donations welcomed
Visitors are invited to explore the US Military Fort,
1866 – 1899, and the US Army Hospital for Tuberculosis, 1900 – 1920. The Museum will be open from 9
A.M. – 12 P.M. Private tours may be arranged during the week. Fort Bayard is located six miles south of
Silver City on NM 90. Contact Cecilia Bell, 575-388-4477, 505-956-3294, or cecilialjb@aol.com.
May 30
Trains of the Southwest
Petroglyph National Monument Visitor Center, Albuquerque
10 A.M. – 11 a.m.
Free Admission
Join retired APS teacher and park volunteer Dave Westerfield as he discusses how the early railroads
changed New Mexico. Through photographs, maps, and models, this presentation will trace the expansion
of the railroads in New Mexico. Contact Larry Gore, larry_gore@nps.gov. 6510 Western Trail.
May 30
Walking tours of Fort Bayard National Historic
Landmark
Fort Bayard, Silver City
9:30 A.M. – 12 P.M.
Free admission, donations welcomed
Visitors are invited to explore the US Military Fort, 1866 – 1899, and the US Army Hospital for
Tuberculosis, 1900 – 1920. The Museum will be open from 9 A.M. – 12 P.M. Private tours may be
arranged during the week. Fort Bayard is located six miles south of Silver City on NM 90. Contact
Cecilia Bell, 575-388-4477, 505-956-3294, or cecilialjb@aol.com.
May 30
Jemez Ranger District Historic Driving Tour
Jemez Springs
9 A.M
Free Admission
As the Santa Fe National Forest celebrates its centennial
year we will host a guided driving tour with stops to
illustrate the history of Forest Service administration,
recreation, fire, logging, mining, and the Civilian
Conservation Corps on the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest. All stops are along
paved roads and the tour length will be about 70 miles round-trip. Contact Connie Constan, 575-829-3535
or connieconstan@fs.fed.us. Meet at the Walatowa Visitor’s Center along Highway 4 near mile marker 7.
The address is 7413 New Mexico 4, Jemez Pueblo, NM.
June 5
Paint Your Shovel Benefit Auction
Scottish Rite Center, Santa Fe
5 P.M. – 8 P.M.
$10 admission fee
The National New Deal Preservation Association/New Mexico
Chapter is holding a benefit event to raise funds to continue the work
started by this organization in 1998 to conserve and preserve New
Deal public art around the state of New Mexico. Watch for displays of
the creative shovel art in businesses around the city of Santa Fe during
the month of May, Heritage Preservation Month. The culminating June
5th event will feature more than 80 “painted” shovels up for bids in
both silent and live auctions as well as food, beverages, door-prizes, and period music. For more
information about this event go to www.newdeallegacy.org or call Kathy Flynn at 473-3985.