Podcast #103-S4 The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History 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. Visitors can explore how nuclear science continues to influence our world. The museum strives to present,…
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Pioneer Store Museum
Podcast #102-S4 The Pioneer Store was built by Mr. James Dalglish in 1880. He had come to the southwest from eastern Canada to improve his failing health. He built the large, log building of hand-hewn Ponderosa Pine logs harvested from the mountain forests to the west of present day Chloride. By late 1880, the building…
Wheels Museum Inc
Podcast #105-S4 Wheels Museum is a non-profit organization that works to preserve the history of transportation and travel, especially as it pertains to Albuquerque and the west. The museum is in its early stages and is located on the site of the Santa Fe Railroad Shops and yards in Albuquerque’s historic Barelas neighborhood downtown. The…
Lewis Antique Auto & Toy Museum
Podcast #104-S4 The Lewis Antique Auto & Toy Museum is an 8-acre indoor/outdoor museum with over 700 autos & 1000 toy trucks, trains and tractors. Listen to Podcast View Gallery
Fort Bayard Museum
Podcast #101-S4 Following the Civil War, General Carleton (photo at right) requested that a new fort be established in what is now southwestern New Mexico which was in the heart of the Apache homeland. Its mission would be to protect the miners, ranchers, and emigrant and business trails. The new fort was to be named…