What’s in a Name? – Albuquerque Journal

What’s in a Name? – Albuquerque Journal

One ABQ park shares its tenacity and name with a U.S. diplomat

An Albuquerque park and surrounding neighborhood were named for Oklahoma native Patrick Jay Hurley, an attorney who served as secretary of war for President Herbert Hoover.

Published: Sunday, June 4th, 2023 at 12:02AM
Updated: Sunday, June 4th, 2023 at 1:15AM

The pronunciation for this NM place name is still up for debate

The name Mogollon is found in numerous places in New Mexico, including peaks, creek, plateau and mountains.

Published: Sunday, May 7th, 2023 at 12:02AM
Updated: Sunday, May 7th, 2023 at 1:15AM

Born out of the Great Depression, the Lensic is still entertaining Santa Fe

Na'aman Soleiman, who was born in Biskinta, Syria, and Americanized his name to Nathan Salmon, is responsible for the theater's existence.

Published: Sunday, April 2nd, 2023 at 12:02AM
Updated: Friday, March 31st, 2023 at 3:20PM

Whether it came from king or kin, Clovis loans its name to major archaeological discovery

Modern-day Clovis is a mostly agricultural community in the eastern part of the state whose genesis, like many rural communities, was the railroad, and its pas

Published: Sunday, March 5th, 2023 at 7:45AM
Updated: Sunday, March 5th, 2023 at 8:15AM

New Mexico history: Centuries after the Spanish dubbed it Santo Domingo, Kewa Pueblo reclaimed its name

Santo Domingo is the name Spanish explorers gave to the pueblo in the 17th century and subsequently adopted by other outsiders, including non-tribal government o

Published: Sunday, February 5th, 2023 at 9:00AM
Updated: Sunday, February 5th, 2023 at 9:15AM

Baseball stadium bears the name of legendary Roswell Rockets slugger Joe Bauman

Joe Bauman slugged his way to 72 home runs in 1954, setting a single-season record that wasn’t broken until 2001 by Barry Bonds.

Published: Friday, December 30th, 2022 at 2:02PM
Updated: Sunday, January 1st, 2023 at 12:02AM

Named for San Ignacio, church has called Santa Barbara-Martineztown home for over 100 years

Just west of Interstate 25, San Ignacio Catholic Church sits within the Santa Barbara-Martineztown neighborhood minutes away from Albuquerque High School.

Published: Friday, December 2nd, 2022 at 2:02PM
Updated: Sunday, December 4th, 2022 at 12:02AM

After wandering the world, a legendary war correspondent found a home in Albuquerque

Most people from a certain generation know the history of American journalist Ernie Pyle, but many might not realize that Albuquerque is the only place he set u

Published: Friday, November 4th, 2022 at 2:02PM
Updated: Sunday, November 6th, 2022 at 12:02AM

New Mexico town fiercely protective of its land and community

Chilili's name is not to be confused with another small town in northern New Mexico called Chili, or the delicious condiment we put on all of our food or what the weather becomes once

Published: Friday, September 30th, 2022 at 2:02PM
Updated: Sunday, October 2nd, 2022 at 12:02AM

NM activist Alice K. Hoppes was a voice for equality

New Mexican Civil Rights activist Alice K. Hoppes believed fighting for equal rights was her destiny.

Published: Friday, September 2nd, 2022 at 2:02PM
Updated: Sunday, September 4th, 2022 at 12:02AM

Holy History: A look at five church buildings of New Mexico

With guidance from State Historian Rob Martinez, the list gives "a nod to the many…

December 24, 2022 5:02PM

A look at five items from the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History

The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History provides an objective, accessible window into the…

November 26, 2022 5:02PM

A look at five murals by Native artists worth taking a drive to see

'Walls of Resistance Walls of Pride: New Mexican Murals by Native Artists' features 24 murals…

January 21, 2023 5:02PM