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 Eldora Chocolate
Albuquerque
15 MEMBERS ONLY
Friday, March 20, 2026
Description: Eldora Chocolate, a fine chocolate shop in Albuquerque, is the site of a FCJHS Friday afternoon March 20 field trip. Owners Steve and Andrea Pickett’s purpose is to “Make chocolate that engages the soul, inspires the senses”. The tour covers how he sources his chocolate from 35 countries. He sees the chocolate process from bean to bar. Some types include truffles, inclusion chocolates (example, raspberry) and many more. At the end there will be tasting of 3 chocolates. Rest assured, you will have time to purchase some chocolate if desired.​​
Upcoming Field Trips
June 17
Santa Fe’s La Fonda Hotel Art & History Tour
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July 18
Los Pinos at Pecos Canyon
Morning Bird Watch followed by Lunch
Field Trip to Bosque del Apache
MEMBERS ONLY - 20 allowed
TO BE RESCHEDULED FOR FALL 2026
More information will be coming soon!
Pat Harris, Coordinator of Special Interests is in the planning stage for this exciting Field Trip. This field trip was originally intended as a follow-up with Coronado Ranger Joseph Tackes lecture program about Sandhill Cranes presented on October 26, 2025 at the Bernalillo Library. However, the trip was cancelled at the last minute due to a site shut down at the time. It is going to be rescheduled for this coming fall 2026.
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The cranes arrive at the end of October and the snow geese around the first of November so we should be able to see these special birds. Among the sites to see are the Visitor Center (with interesting videos) and the Desert Arboretum. Scenic drives include the North Loop and South Loop where the birds can be observed. The ideal time to see them is at dawn and dusk, but this is a day trip that has more civilized hours. In addition, there may be Javelinas, mule deer, and wild turkeys roaming the grounds.
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.
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Selected recorded lectures are posted on our YouTube channel: CLICK HERE
Click on the links below to view Friends Archived Articles & Videos:
