Albuquerque Historical Society Monthly Meeting

Join us on Sunday, June 21, 2026, author Suzanne Stauffer, Ph.D., explores how historical fact becomes compelling historical fiction while maintaining accuracy and authenticity.
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.
How does an author turn historical fact into historical fiction, while maintaining accuracy and authenticity? This presentation will use her 2025 New Mexico Book Award winning historical mystery, Fried Chicken Castaneda, and later works in the series to illustrate the process of moving from historical fact to historical fiction. Set in 1929, Fried Chicken Castaneda incorporates historical material about the Fred Harvey Company, the Santa Fe Railroad, and the city of Las Vegas, New Mexico. Later works include the Fred Harvey Indian Detours, various ruins and Pueblos in Northwestern New Mexico. and the cities of Santa Fe and Albuquerque.