Explore Albuquerque's aviation history on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, 9201 Balloon Museum Drive.
This sixth and final installment in the “All Roads Lead to Albuquerque: A Tricentennial Colloquium Series,” celebrates the statehood era of our city's 300-year history.
The morning's events include images, photographs, a book exhibit and some fascinating historical lectures on aviation. This final colloquium features a cultural presentation, marimba music performed by “Festival.”
This event is free and open to the public.
Scheduled speakers:
Thomas S. McConnall, M.D., “A Brief History of Ballooning in Albuquerque”
Harry M. Davidson, chairman, Cavalcade of Wings, “Aviation in Albuquerque's History: The Old Albuquerque Airport and its Amazing Hanger”
Dr. Don E. Alberts, former chief historian, Kirtland Air Force Base, “The History of the Airport and Commercial Aviation in Albuquerque”
Jim Gildea, 377th Air Base Wing historian, Kirtland Air Force Base, “Kirtland Air Force Base and the Development of Modern Albuquerque”
Harry M. Davidson and Dr. Don E. Alberts, “New Mexico's Role in the Modern World: From Hydrogen Balloons to Stealth Bombers”
Contact: Carolyn Gonzales, (505) 277-5920