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.
Los Luceros Historic Site
Saturday, September 26, 2026
MEMBERS ONLY - 20 allowed
Tour starts at 11:00
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
Celebrate with The Friends at
The Mocktails & Murals Event
Tuesday, Sept 29th, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Cornonado Historic Site
There is a lot going on at the site and we want to share:
• A Welcome Home to our murals
• A special thank you to our volunteers
• Show what’s changed at the site
• Talk about what changes are ahead
• See plans for the Visitor’s Center
• Meet & greet with old and new Friends
Come and enjoy it all! RSVP here.
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:
