Monthly Archives: October 2021

12th Annual Harvey Weekend happening again, Nov 12-15, 2021

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The annual gathering of “FredHeads” is happening again. After a completely virtual gathering last year, this year’s event will be both in person, as well as virtually.

November 12-13:

The event kicks of at the New Mexico History Museum with docent led tours of the exhibition Setting the Standard: The Fred Harvey Co. and its Legacy and a slate of talks available in person and online on Friday and Saturday:

Best-selling author John Sedgwick and his new book “From the River to the Sea”

Q&A with the fabulous Jean Harvey Vanderbilt

“Deep Inside the Alvarado” with architect and rail historian Matt Kluge

“Insider’s Guide to Southwest Collecting” panel on collecting everything

Fred Harvey popularized in America

“Fred Harvey, Reinvented 1948-1968” the company’s postwar years explored by Daggett Harvey, Jr.

An auction and dinner will be held on Saturday Evening at La Fonda.

Remembering Steve Wimmer: Sharing memories of the longtime La Fonda concierge and Original FredHead, with an update on the new SW History Research fund created in his memory.

The Steve Wimmer Historical Research Fund for the Fray Angelico Chavez History Library at the New Mexico History was established in 2021 following Mr. Wimmer’s decease. The Fund honors Steve’s memory and enthusiasm for New Mexico history & cultural tourism which he shared with others in his role as the La Fonda Hotel’s head concierge.

November 14-15:

For in-person attendees, there will be an optional Legal Tender breakfast in Lamy 11/13, and Castaneda dinner in Las Vegas 11/14 (reservation info coming soon.)

For more information on participating in person or online, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fred-harvey-history-weekend-2021-tickets-136867762161

Native American Artisans Portal Program Annual Meeting

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The annual meeting of the Native American Artisans Portal Program is taking place on Monday, October 25th from 8:30 – 1pm. The meeting will take place at the New Mexico History Museum.

Please note that proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test are required in order to attend, as is the wearing of masks.

Meeting Agenda
8:30 Begin registration (Committee members & coordinator)
9:00 Call the meeting to order (Chair)
Opening prayer
Welcome & comments by Chair
Welcome & comments by Director
Review purpose of the meeting and the agenda
9:15 Nominations for the Portal Committee (Director)
Finalize ballot
Verify that requirements for tribal/pueblo composition can be met
Send ballot to be printed
10:00 Proposals for rule changes (Presentation by the Committee)
10:30 Election of the Portal Committee
Distribute, collect, and count ballots
The tally can be done outside the meeting while other business is being done
10:45 Break
11:00 Discussion & vote on proposed rule changes
11:30 Announcement of Committee members
Election of Committee Officers (by raised hands)
12:00 Open discussion (new Chair)
12:45 Comments by outgoing Chair
Comments by incoming Chair
Comments by Director
Closing prayer
Adjourn