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SUMMARY:Astronomy League and Museum Host Public Star Party

DESCRIPTION:Astronomy League and Museum Host Public Star Party\nLocation: NMMSH Outdoor Observatory\, Upper Parking Lot\nDate: Saturday\, April 11\, 2026\nTime:  8:00 PM – 10:00 PM \n(ALAMOGORDO\, NM) – The New Mexico Museum of Space History invites the public to the next Astronomy League Star Party\, an evening dedicated to exploring the wonders of the night sky. \nThe Star Party begins a with a Constellation Show inside the New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium\, followed by telescope viewing at the Museum’s Observatory Complex\, located in the Upper Parking Lot. \nVisitors can observe celestial objects through a variety of telescopes\, watch live big-screen imaging\, and talk with astronomers and astrophotographers about observing techniques and image stacking — the process of combining photos to reveal the beauty of deep-sky objects such as galaxies\, nebulae\, and star clusters. \nParking is available in the middle lot\, with ADA-accessible spaces at the Hubbard Building. Restrooms will be open before and during the planetarium show. \nThis family-friendly event is free and open to the public. In the event of cloudy or inclement weather\, all programming will take place inside the New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium. \nFor more information\, email msh.info@dca.nm.gov or visit our website at www.nmspacemuseum.org
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/astronomy-league-and-museum-host-public-star-party-2026-04/
LOCATION:New Mexico Museum of Space History\, 3198 State Rd. 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nighttime Events
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SUMMARY:Ancient Skies\, Modern Eyes: Museum of Space History and Jornada Research Institute Present Free Archaeoastronomy Program on Creekside Village Great Kiva
DESCRIPTION:(ALAMOGORDO\, NM) – The New Mexico Museum of Space History\, in collaboration with Jornada Research Institute\, will host a special free public presentation\, “ASTRONOMICAL ASSOCIATIONS OF THE CREEKSIDE VILLAGE GREAT KIVA AND THE AGRICULTURAL CYCLE\,” on Sunday\, April 12\, 2026\, at 2:30 p.m. in the New Horizons Dome Theater as part of the museum’s annual Archaeoastronomy outreach program. The presentation will last approximately 1.5 hours and will be followed by a question‑and‑answer session; regular theater programming will be suspended during this time. \nArchaeologist David H. Greenwald\, President and Director of Jornada Research Institute\, will demonstrate how the Creekside Village great kiva in Tularosa Canyon functioned as an astronomical observatory and horizon calendar. Using the eastern horizon as viewed from the great kiva\, Greenwald will show how specific celestial events\, including solstices and key lunar positions\, were tracked to guide agricultural activities\, a practice that continues today among Hopi\, Zuni\, Acoma\, and other Pueblo peoples of the American Southwest. \n“Between the physical archaeological remains and the implications from these remains\, Creekside Village may be one of the most important sites of this time period yet studied in New Mexico\,” said Greenwald. “The information we continue to gather is astounding.” \nGreenwald has focused on the archaeology of the Southwestern United States for the past 50 years\, conducting research on Hohokam\, Basketmaker\, and Pueblo groups in Arizona\, Colorado\, and New Mexico. After moving to Tularosa in 1997\, he founded Jornada Research Institute in 2012\, leading its mission to investigate the prehistory and history of the Tularosa Basin and surrounding areas. His research emphasizes sedentism and agriculture in the American Southwest\, including farming strategies\, architecture\, and the use of interior and exterior space. \nIn 2004\, Greenwald discovered Creekside Village in Tularosa Canyon. Initial surface indications suggested a site far more complex than any other known in the Tularosa Basin from the Mesilla phase (AD 200–1000)\, and subsequent Jornada Research Institute investigations have revealed dispersed pithouse villages with great kivas\, irrigation systems\, terraced agricultural fields\, and reservoirs dating to approximately AD 600–900. The great kivas identified at Creekside Village are the first recognized in the Tularosa Basin\, and some were used as celestial observatories; the irrigation systems emulate those found in Hohokam communities of southern Arizona\, although at a smaller scale. \nThrough continued JRI‑led research\, Greenwald and his colleagues determined that the Creekside Village great kiva was used to monitor the movements of the sun and moon\, tying celestial observations directly to agricultural cycles. These findings form the basis of his upcoming presentation at the New Mexico Museum of Space History\, where the Museum and Jornada Research Institute will bring this observatory and its cultural significance to the forefront of current archaeoastronomy studies. \nThis collaborative event is free and included with regular museum admission\, with seating available on a first‑come\, first‑served basis in the New Horizons Dome Theater. For more information about this program or the museum’s annual Archaeoastronomy program\, please contact the New Mexico Museum of Space History.
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/ancient-skies-modern-eyes-museum-of-space-history-and-jornada-research-institute-present-free-archaeoastronomy-program-on-creekside-village-great-kiva/
LOCATION:New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium\, 3198 State Route 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:"Kites & Tails" event is landing at the New Mexico Museum of Space History
DESCRIPTION:New Mexico Museum of Space History’s “Kites & Tails” Event\nLocation:  3198 State Route 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM 88310\nDate:  Sunday\, April 19\, 2026\nTime:  12:00 PM – 2:00 PM\n \nKites & Tails at the New Mexico Museum of Space History brings together hands-on kite building and flying activities with adoptable cats from Kitty City NM on Sunday\, April 19\, 2026\, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at 3198 State Route 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM 88310. For more information\, visit NMSpaceMuseum.org\, follow @NMSpaceMuseum on Facebook and Instagram\, or call (575) 437-2840.
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/kites-and-tails-2026/
LOCATION:New Mexico Museum of Space History\, 3198 State Rd. 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
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SUMMARY:NM Museum of Space History Governor’s Commission to conduct a Strategic Planning Session and Regular Quarterly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:PUBLIC NOTICE\nNEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF SPACE HISTORY GOVERNOR’S COMMISSION\n(Strategic Planning Session and Regular Quarterly Meeting) \nThe New Mexico Museum of Space History Governor’s Commission will conduct a Strategic Planning Session and their Regular Quarterly Meeting as follows on Friday\, April 24\, 2026: \n\nStrategic Planning Session (9:00am – 1:00pm; no formal action will be taken)\nRegular Quarterly Meeting (2:00pm – 5:00pm)\n\nThe NMMSH Governor’s Commission Strategic Planning Session and Regular Quarterly Meeting are open to the public and will be held in person at: \nNew Mexico Museum of Space History\nClyde Tombaugh Dome Theater & Planetarium – Front Classroom (First)\n3198 State Road 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM  88310 \nThe Mission of the New Mexico Museum of Space History Commission is to provide direction\, advice\, and support to the Director of of the Museum in the maintenance and operation of the Museum and its activities. \nA copy of the draft agendas for the Strategic Planning Session and the Regular Quarterly Meeting shall be available at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meetings from the Museum in Alamogordo\, New Mexico. Agendas will also be available on the Museum’s website (https://nmspacemuseum.org/events/list/) and the Department of Cultural Affairs website (https://www.newmexicoculture.org/about/boards-and-commissions/upcoming-board-meetings)\, whose office is located at 407 Galisteo\, Suite 260\, in Santa Fe\, New Mexico. \nIf you are an individual with a disability who needs a reader\, amplifier\, qualified sign language interpreter\, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting\, please contact Angie Rathburn at (575) 437-2840 ext. 41107 or angie.rathburn@dca.nm.govat least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. \nPublic documents\, including the agendas and meeting minutes\, can be provided in various accessible formats.  If a summary or other type of accessible format is needed or for any additional information or assistance\, please direct requests to the contact person above. \n\nNEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF SPACE HISTORY GOVERNOR’S COMMISSION \nDRAFT AGENDA (Strategic Planning Session) \nFriday\, April 24\, 2026\n9:00 AM to 1:00 PM MDT  (Strategic Planning Session)\nat The New Mexico Museum of Space History\nFront Classroom (First)\nClyde Tombaugh Dome Theater & Planetarium\n3198 State Road 2001\, Alamogordo NM  88310 \nThe Mission of the New Mexico Museum of Space History (NMMSH) Commission is to establish museum of space history policy and determine the mission and direct the development of the museum subject to the approval of the secretary of cultural affairs and to provide direction\, advice\, and support to the Director of the Museum in the maintenance and operation of the Museum and its activities. \n\nCall to Order – Ms. Norma Chairez-Hartell\, Chair\n\n\nIntroductions – Commission and Guests\n\n\nStrategic Work Session\n\nDiscuss major themes from Framing Phase\nExplore strategic questions identified by Strategic Planning Committee\n\n\n\n\nAdjournment – Commission\n\nExcept for emergency matters\, the Commission cannot take action on new business that is not on the posted agenda. New business requiring action will be added to the agenda for the next meeting of the Commission. \n\nNEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF SPACE HISTORY GOVERNOR’S COMMISSION \nDRAFT AGENDA (Regular Quarterly Meeting) \nFriday\, April 24\, 2026\n2:00 to 5:00 PM MDT  (Regular Quarterly Meeting)\nat The New Mexico Museum of Space History\nFront Classroom (First)\nClyde Tombaugh Dome Theater & Planetarium\n3198 State Road 2001\, Alamogordo NM  88310 \nThe Mission of the New Mexico Museum of Space History (NMMSH) Commission is to establish museum of space history policy and determine the mission and direct the development of the museum subject to the approval of the secretary of cultural affairs and to provide direction\, advice\, and support to the Director of the Museum in the maintenance and operation of the Museum and its activities. \n\nCall to Order – Ms. Norma Chairez-Hartell\, Chair\n\n\nIntroductions – Commission and Guests\n\n\nAction: Approve agenda for the April 24\, 2026 Meeting – Commission\n\n\nAction: Approve minutes from the February 27\, 2026 Special Meeting – Commission \n\n\nDepartment of Cultural Affairs Report – TBD\n\n\nCommission Chair Report – Ms. Norma Chairez-Hartell\n\n\nDivision Director’s Report – Karen Kincaid Brady\n\nReport on Collections – Brianna Buller\nReport on Educational Programs – Michael Shinabery\n\n\n\n\nInternational Space Hall of Fame Foundation Report – Cathy Harper\,\n\n2026 Induction Report\n\n\n\n\nAnnouncements – General call for upcoming activities of interest to the Museum\n\n\nAction: Confirm/Establish Dates and Places of Upcoming Meetings – Commission\n\nFriday July 31\, 2026 (Alamogordo\, NM\, at NMMSH)\nFriday October 30\, 2026 (Santa Fe\, NM)\nFriday\, January 29\, 2027 (Alamogordo\, NM\, at NMMSH)\n\n\n\n\nAdjournment – Commission\n\nExcept for emergency matters\, the Commission cannot take action on new business that is not on the posted agenda. New business requiring action will be added to the agenda for the next meeting of the Commission. \n\nView the PUBLIC NOTICE at the following link: \n2026-04-10 NMMSH Comm Public Notice (04-24-26 SPS & Reg Q Mtg) \nView the DRAFT AGENDA at the following link: \n2026-04-24 NMMSH Gov Comm (DRAFT Agendas for SPS & RQM)
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/nm-museum-of-space-history-governors-commission-to-conduct-a-strategic-planning-session-and-regular-quarterly-meeting/
LOCATION:New Mexico Museum of Space History\, 3198 State Rd. 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Quarterly Meeting
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Earth Week with Water Rockets at Science Saturday
DESCRIPTION:(Alamogordo\, NM) – This month’s Science Saturday at the New Mexico Museum of Space History invites families to mark Earth Week with hands-on water rocket building and launching. The program takes place on Saturday\, April 25th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in and around the New Horizons Dome Theater & Planetarium and is designed for students in grades 2–7. \nParticipants are encouraged to bring an empty 2-liter bottle to turn into a water rocket while learning about the first rocket engines and how water and pressure can generate enough force to send their creations skyward. Families should come prepared to get wet\, and all additional basic materials are provided. \nScience Saturday is included with Museum admission. For more information\, call 575-437-2840 or visit www.nmspacemuseum.org. \nAbout the New Mexico Museum of Space History: The New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo is a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs and a Smithsonian Affiliate\, showcasing the significant role New Mexico has played in the development of the U.S. space program and featuring the International Space Hall of Fame and the New Horizons Dome Theater.
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/celebrate-earth-week-with-water-rockets-at-science-saturday/
LOCATION:Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center\, 3198 State Route 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Events
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SUMMARY:From Space to White Sands: U.S. Army Astronaut to Speak at NM Museum of Space History Launch Pad Lecture on May 1st
DESCRIPTION:ALAMOGORDO\, NM – The New Mexico Museum of Space History’s next Launch Pad Lecture will feature distinguished astronaut Col. Andrew R. Morgan\, M.D. (U.S. Army)\, the Senior Commander of White Sands Missile Range. The event is scheduled for Friday\, May 1\, 2026. Morgan will present “A Soldier’s Journey to Space\,” offering insights into his leadership career that spans military medicine\, special operations\, and human spaceflight. \nA 1998 graduate of West Point and a 2002 graduate of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences\, Morgan served aboard the International Space Station from July 2019 to April 2020 on Expeditions 60\, 61\, and 62. During this mission\, he performed seven spacewalks\, a record for a single spaceflight. Before his selection as a NASA astronaut in 2013\, he served as an emergency physician with U.S. Army Special Operations units\, deploying to Iraq\, Afghanistan\, and Africa. His career also includes serving as the Army Senior Astronaut and Detachment Commander at the Johnson Space Center and commanding the U.S. Army Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. Since June 2025\, he has served as the Senior Commander of White Sands Missile Range. \nThe Colonel’s military decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal\, the Legion of Merit\, and the Bronze Star Medal. His NASA honors include the Distinguished Service Medal and the Space Exploration Medal. Morgan and his wife\, Stacey\, have been married for 25 years and have four children. \n“We are honored to host Col. Morgan for May’s Launch Pad Lecture as an exciting start to Astronaut Week\,” said Karen Kinkaid Brady\, Executive Director of the New Mexico Museum of Space History. “His knowledge and commitment to the space program are unsurpassed.” \nThe lecture will take place on Friday\, May 1\, 2026\, at 9:00 a.m. in the New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium\, located at 3198 State Route 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM. Admission is free. Guests will enjoy complimentary coffee and donuts\, courtesy of the International Space Hall of Fame Foundation. \nThe Launch Pad Lecture series\, held on the first Friday of each month\, highlights notable figures and topics from space science\, exploration\, and history. The International Space Hall of Fame Foundation’s support makes this program possible.
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/from-space-to-white-sands-u-s-army-astronaut-to-speak-at-nm-museum-of-space-history-launch-pad-lecture-on-may-1st/
LOCATION:New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium\, 3198 State Route 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Events
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SUMMARY:“The CON at COMIC CON” Murder Mystery at the New Mexico Museum of Space History 
DESCRIPTION:(Alamogordo) — The New Mexico Museum of Space History will transform into a comic-inspired crime scene on Saturday\, May 2\, 2026\, at 6:00 p.m.\, when the Cloudcroft Light Opera Company (CLOC) presents “The CON at COMIC CON\,” an interactive murder mystery experience. Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite costumes\, assemble detective teams\, and dive into a night of clues\, twists\, and superhero flair—complete with plenty of “POW!” energy. \nTickets are $45 per person ($40 for International Space Hall of Fame Foundation members) and include dinner and dessert. At the end of the investigation\, prizes will be awarded to the top three detective teams. \nFor more details\, visit CloudcroftLightOpera.org or NMSpaceMuseum.org.
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/the-con-at-comic-con-murder-mystery/
LOCATION:New Mexico Museum of Space History\, 3198 State Rd. 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nighttime Events,Special Events
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