Explore recreational trails in the fourth installment of “All Roads Lead to Albuquerque: A Tricentennial Colloquium Series” on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 9 a.m. to noon at Petroglyph National Monument Visitor Center, located at 6001 Unser Blvd. NW.
The morning event includes a cultural presentation, images, photographs, a book exhibit, and a series of fascinating historical lectures on area trails.
Following the lectures the musical group Festival will perform featuring marimba, light jazz and salsa.
The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
Scheduled Speakers:
Dr. Matt Schmader, superintendent, Open Space Division, City of Albuquerque, “Walking through Time: The Historic Dimensions of Albuquerque’s Open Space Trails”
Jay Blackwood, Sandia Peak Tram, “Sandia Peak: Shall We Walk up La Luz or Drive around the Mountain? The Trail Systems along Albuquerque's Eastside”
Diane Souder, Petroglyph National Monument, National Park Service, “The Bosque, the Conservancy, and Petroglyph National Monument: The Trail Systems along Albuquerque’s Westside”
Judith Espinosa, director, The Alliance for Transportation Research Institute, University of New Mexico, “Albuquerque in the 21st Century: Expanding Our Views for Future Recreational Development”