January 12, 2026

Dear History Friends,

Hope your New Year is off to a Happy, Healthy, and Inspiring start.
Join us for an exciting line up of monthly, rotating historical talks from January through November 2026 on the 4th Saturday of the month at 11:00 am.

The Los Ranchos Historical Society in collaboration with Historic Albuquerque and the East Mountain Historical Society have put together a Route 66 Free Centennial Speaker Series to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Route 66. Each month Speakers will rotate to different locations including the Raymond Sanchez Community Center at 9800 4th street.

Sending good energy and hope,

Gordene MacKenzie

President, Los Ranchos Historical Society

Here is a List of All Speakers:

POC All Speakers Information Report Download

…and here’s the Full Schedule:

AD ASSIGNMENT REPORT BY DATE Download

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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.

*Gordene, Leba and Theresa* *at Wheels Museum*

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.