What we’re about
The Albuquerque Historical Society (AHS) is a non-profit, membership organization of residents interested in promoting and preserving all matters relating to the history of Albuquerque, New Mexico and the surrounding communities. Founded in 1947 as the Old Town Historical Society, it originally focused on efforts to preserve the historic character of Old Town Albuquerque. Currently, AHS sponsors a series of monthly Programs and provides Educators with teacher resource guides. We also maintain a Speakers Bureau for primary and secondary schools, host a repository of Source Documents for education and research and honor individuals or group with Albuquerque History Accolades.
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Upcoming events (2)
See all- Albuquerque Historical Society Monthly Meeting: Celebrating 70 years of KHFMAlbuquerque Museum, Albuquerque, NM
### July AHS Program – “Celebrating 70 Years of Music: 95.5 Classical KHFM”
Join Brent Stevens on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 2 pm, as she describes the history of Albuquerque’s first commercial FM station. KHFM began in 1954 as a project by two Highland High School teachers and grew in power and reach over the decades. After several ownership changes and a threatened format shift, the classical music station ultimately moved from 96.3 to 95.5 MHz and became a non-commercial station in 2017 under the nonprofit KHFM Community Partners, preserving its classical format. The program will be held at the Albuquerque Museum at 2000 Mountain Rd. NW in Old Town. Parking is free in the lot south of the Museum. Admission to the Museum and the AHS program is also free.
Brent Stevens was born and raised in Albuquerque and has been in show business since he was 11 years old. In addition to his job at KHFM, Brent is a theatrical Sound Designer and recording engineer; the American Record Guide called his recording of Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony “the kind of sound big-name recording companies aim for and often miss.” Brent also produces live broadcasts for Opera Southwest, heard nationwide in WFMT’s American Opera Radio Series from May through December. His recording of the OSW production of Faccio’s Amleto (Hamlet) has been featured in the Metropolitan Opera’s gift shop and was named one of the top 10 opera cds of the year by Opera Today. Brent is KHFM’s Program Director.
- Walking Through History Tour: National Museum of Nuclear Science and HistoryNational Atomic Museum, Albuquerque, NM
RSVP's will be taken only on the Albuquerque Historical Website found here: RSVP: Walking Through History Tour.
Join us on Saturday, August 16th, 2025 at 10:00 am to tour The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History. This tour coincides with the anniversary of the first use of a nuclear weapon. The museum was established in 1969 as an intriguing place to learn the story of the Atomic Age, from early research of nuclear development through today’s peaceful uses of nuclear technology. In the company of a docent, you can explore how nuclear science continues to influence our world. The museum strives to present, through permanent and changing exhibits and displays, the diverse applications of nuclear science in the past, present, and future along with the stories of the field’s pioneers. Purchase an admission at the Albuquerque Historical Society website if you wish to join us for this special opportunity.
This exclusive tour is limited to 20 participants and the Albuquerque Historical Society will be offering a special reduced entry fee of just $10.00, at the day and time of the tour. Because of this special arrangement, the fee will be non-refundable. Ticket purchase is required in advance no later than August 14, 2025. Please indicate the number of attendees and their names. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian. No pets please, certified service animals are welcome.Not open
