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Memorial for Chan Graham

Posted on September 23, 2022 by cocolaboca

A memorial for Chan will be held on Friday, October 7, 10:00 am, at All Saints Lutheran Church in Paradise Hills.The church was designed by Chan and built in 1966. It retains 12 of his stained glass windows.

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Chan Graham 1927 – 2022

Posted on September 13, 2022 by cocolaboca

TACA members were sad to hear that board member Chan Graham has died. Read an earlier post about him here. Joe Sabatini sent the news, noting than Chan had been a member of TACA since its first efforts to save … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 13, 2022 by cocolaboca
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TACA Station Double Rainbow

Posted on July 13, 2022 by cocolaboca

Photos by Cindy Carson

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Albuquerque’s Early Schools

Posted on April 10, 2022 by cocolaboca

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 Tree

Posted on March 17, 2022 by cocolaboca
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Posted on February 20, 2022 by cocolaboca
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Wislizenus Cottonwood

Posted on February 20, 2022 by cocolaboca

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 →

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Chan Graham

Posted on November 17, 2021 by cocolaboca

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

Posted on November 10, 2021 by cocolaboca

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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