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The Albuquerque Genealogical Society would like to compile a list of all members who have authored a family history book, to be featured on our website. If you wish to be included, please email the following information to Lark Robart: Your author name. The title(s) of the book(s) you have written. A short summary of each […]

by Lark M. Robart Gretchen Ward is a retired archaeologist and park ranger who spent most of her career with the National Park Service, including eight National Park units and offices – returning to Albuquerque three different times: twice for jobs and the last time to finally retire. She also worked for several other agencies

by Lark M. Robart The Genealogical Society’s 2026 Annual Meeting, held on January 14, 2026, was a great success! The hybrid event brought members together both in-person and on Zoom for a review of the past year and the election of new leadership. Meeting Highlights: Looking Back on 2025 President Molly Shannon opened the meeting

by AGS Member Lark M. Robart By all accounts, last week’s Annual Holiday Party was a huge success! With delicious snacks and a great turnout, it was wonderful to catch up with old friends and welcome a few new ones. As always, the ‘Show & Tell’ portion was the highlight of the event. For those

Let me introduce all of you to our new Treasurer, RJ Korbach. We will be in good hands with RJ. He is Professor Emeritus of Financial Economics at the University of North Dakota, and he taught at the Nistler School of Business there for 25+ years. During two leaves of absence, he taught for Boston University’s Overseas

Please allow me to introduce you to our new Vice President for 2025, Hazel Thornton. Hazel is a retired professional organizer and the author of three books, including Go With the Flow! (The Clutter Flow Chart Workbook) and Hung Jury: The Diary of the Menendez Juror. She helped clients declutter their homes and offices and create their ideal

Please allow me to introduce you to our new President for 2025, Margaret Abbey Ashman Shannon, also known as Molly. Molly has had a diverse career in interior design, and as an ordained United Methodist clergywoman. She also owned a quilt-making and finishing business and still maintains an Etsy shop: Serenity House Quilts. Currently, she

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Dedicated Volunteers As we reflect on the ways The Albuquerque Genealogical Society has supported our community by meeting the goals set forth by our founders in 1972, we are filled with a great sense of gratitude for the steadfast support and dedication of our extraordinary volunteers. Over the years,

by AGS Member Lark M. Robart (updated 20 September 2022) The big day was earlier this month on Saturday, May 7th! And it was a great day indeed. The day kicked off at 10:30 am in the Auditorium when Michael Blackledge presented Mayor Tim Keller’s Family History Day Proclamation in honor of Albuquerque Genealogical Society’s