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Albuquerque’s Early Schools
Albuquerque schools have a long history. By 1598 there were at least five Spanish missions in the area seeking to convert and educate Natives. Few if any early structures remain. Often new schools were built on or near the locations … Continue reading
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Wislizenus Cottonwood
What a character Wislizenus must have been. Frederich Adolphus Wislizenus (1810-1889) was a physician, botanist, explorer, and adventurer. He was a German emigrant who had studied medicine at four universities in Europe before arriving in New York in 1834. He moved to St. Louis to … Continue reading
Chan Graham
TACA’s 41 year history began with Board Member Chan Graham. The organization is honored to have his ongoing involvement and support. His long life is rich in arts and travel and his work legacy encompasses no less than 13 boxes … Continue reading
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Turkeys of the Ancients
My idea of what ancient Pueblo villages looked like did not include so many birds. (Image from Archaeology Southwest) The excellent lecture series by Archaeology Southwest on Avian Archaeology is ongoing and past talks are up on their YouTube channel. The next on Turkey feather blankets will … Continue reading
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Los Tomases
Like many of the other small old settlements up and down the Rio Grande, Los Tomases was surrounded and subsumed by Albuquerque’s expansion in the post war years. Its remnants reflect the agricultural history of the valley. The place name, … Continue reading
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The Albuquerque Conservation Association 