2015 Calendar of Events - Historic Preservation Division
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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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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: [email protected] 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 [email protected]. 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, [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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: [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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, [email protected]. 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: [email protected]. 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: [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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, [email protected] or Joanie Budzileni, 505-672-3861 ext 410, [email protected]. 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, [email protected] or Anne Baldwin, 505-753-7331, [email protected] 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 [email protected]. 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, [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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.