March 15, 2025, Saturday, 1 pm:
As Spring approaches and the bird songs change and green is popping out of the ground you are invited to an exciting talk on The Magic of New Mexican Writer Rudolfo Anaya at the Rudolfo Anaya Library. The library will be celebrating the 7th anniversary of the North Valley Library being renamed the Rudolfo Anaya Library (see attached flyer for more details).
There will be cake and time to visit and share your stories about Rudy Anaya, “the grandfather and guru of Chicano literature.”
Sharing the history and more about Rudy, LRHS members Theresa Rael and Gordene MacKenzie will be joined by the award winning author Irene Blea whose just-released book Talking to Rudy details their 40 year friendship and more.
The talk will include include short videos, photos and more. Looking forward to seeing there!
Location: Rudolfo Anaya North Valley Library, 7704 2nd Street NW
Video:
Nat Kaplan: Los Ranchos Adobe Designer and Builder in Harmony with the Earth
Presented by Susan Kaplan Lentz
Saturday November 9, 2024
“Workmanship is so much nicer when it’s done with hands and if it’s done with loving hands, it goes back into the building.” These words were the philosophy of designer, artist and well respected and beloved builder Nat Kaplan. The unique adobe homes he built in Los Ranchos and the Southwest never fought with or tried to conquer nature, but rather co-existed, arose from, and reflected the beauty of the southwestern landscape.
Video:
“Fred Harvey in New Mexico”, a presentation by Marsha Adams
September 20, 2024
Video by Nancy Nangeroni for LRHS
WANTED:
Historical stories and photos of 4th Street for the upcoming centennial celebration of Route 66.
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Welcome to the Los Ranchos Historical Society! Our mission is to preserve, protect and educate about the history and culture of Los Ranchos.
Ours is a very special place whose history remains largely inaccessible to the general public. We aim to change that.
A passion for Los Ranchos
Gordene MacKenzie
President
Gordene is the original original. Count on her for an informed perspective about just about anything, unflagging courtesy, and creativity in everything she does.
Nancy Nangeroni
Acting Secretary
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