The Friends Upcoming
Activities & Events
The Friends activities and events can be for members only or for public enjoyment. Members-only events include field day trips to special NM locations and a themed 3 to 5-day excursion to one or more NM historic locations each year. Events offered to the general public include our monthly lectures at the Bernalillo Library and the annual Fiesta of Cultures.
Field Trip to Museum of Indian Arts and Culture
Saturday, Aug 22, 2026
MEMBERS ONLY - 20 allowed
Tour is from 12:00 - 1:30pm
Curator & Guide: Marlon Magdalena
Cost: $7 or free for MNMF Members
Makowa: The World Above Us
Indigenous people look to the sky for timing, meaning, inspiration and beauty. Told through the stories of an ever-changing world, the Makowa: The Worlds Above Us exhibition connects science, stories, art and culture from the past and present. Our guide for this inspiring talk is Marlon Magdalena, a curator of the exhibit.
Afterwards we have a reservation at the Museum Hill Cafe for those who wish to join us for lunch.
The group will meet at the Bernalillo/550 Train station to carpool, or individuals can drive directly to the Museum. Further details will be emailed to participants. Register for this trip, using the sign-up button below.
Los Luceros Historic Site
Saturday, September 26, 2026
MEMBERS ONLY - 20 allowed
Tour is from 8:00 - 5:00pm
Guide: Coronado Ranger Joseph Tackes
Entry fee is $7.00 per person.
Please join the Friends as we explore 1000 years of history at Los Luceros Historic Site. The 148-acre site on the Rio Grande River showcases Indigenous, Hispanic and Anglo American impact on the area. We will tour the Territorial style Hacienda, an 18th century chapel and a Victorian era cottage and adjoining farmyard.
Our guide for this adventure will be Coronado’s Interpretive Ranger Joseph Tackes. If apples are still available, we’ll be able to spend a bit of time harvesting some to take home.
Los Luceros is located at 253 County Rd 41, Alcalde, NM. Driving distance from Bernalillo is 81 miles. We’ll meet at the Bernalillo/550 Train station and carpool from there. The tour will start at 11:00 am. Afterwards we will enjoy a picnic on the grounds, so you’ll need to bring a sack lunch and plenty of water.
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Be prepared to stay hydrated, bring plenty of water
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Wear a hat and bring an all-weather jacket
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Closed-toe walking shoes are a must
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Bring sunscreen and bug spray
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Picnic lunch will follow the tour, so please pack a sack lunch and snacks
Pre-reading recommendation by Ranger Tackes
Los Luceros: New Mexico's Morning Star by Michael Wallis
Two Route 66 Exhibitions
Museum of Albuquerque
Friday, October 23
MEMBERS ONLY - 20 allowed
Docent Led Tour Begins at 11:00 am
Cost: $4 for Seniors and $5 for NM Residents
Please join the Friends as we cruise down Route 66. We will tour two exhibits at the Albuquerque Museum: Fred Harvey’s Route 66 and The Other Route 66 : 100 Years of People, Identity and Place in Albuquerque. Afterward we will view a few of the Central Avenue ABQ ReMix sites celebrating the Centennial of the “Mother Road” and complete our adventure with lunch at the Route 66 Diner on Central.
ARCHIVED FRIENDS EVENTS
Over the years, The Friends have offered lectures on a variety of subjects. These lectures benefit from our access to local resources, such as Mary Weahkee who showed us how to make turkey feather blankets, and also from a variety of experts in Pueblo History, Archeology, and Architecture.
Selected recorded lectures are posted on our YouTube channel: CLICK HERE
Click on the links below to view Friends Archived Articles & Videos:
