WELCOME
We will restore the Old Penasco High School building to honor our history, preserve our legacy, and embrace the future. Restoring and preserving the historic building will create a community plaza that unites and serves the Peñasco area through its history, culture and traditions, and will empower the community. The Peñasco Valley Heritage Plaza will focus on cultural preservation, economic development, and community engagement.
Join Us for the PVHPS Annual Member Meeting & Appreciation Luncheon on September 28th!
We’re excited to invite you to the PVHPS Annual Member Meeting on Saturday, September 28th, at 2:00 PM. The meeting will be held both in person at the Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in Peñasco (14 State Rd. 73) and virtually via Zoom. This meeting is open to everyone, and we encourage you to attend to hear about the exciting progress we've made over the past year, as well as our upcoming plans!
For those able to join in person, we will be offering a catered lunch as a small token of appreciation for all of our dedicated volunteers. Please RSVP to jlopez@PVHPS.org to help us plan accordingly.
Board Elections
During the meeting, we will hold elections for the Board President and Secretary positions. Only paid members are eligible to vote. If you're unsure of your membership status, please call 505-923-0124. Membership dues can be submitted via our website at PVHPS.org, through Venmo (@PVHPS), PayPal (@PVHPS), or by mailing a check.
The meeting agenda and Nominating Committee recommendations are available here.
We look forward to seeing you and thank you for your continued support of PVHPS. Whether you can attend in person or via Zoom, your participation is vital to the ongoing success of our organization!
Preserving History: National Historical Landmark Restoration Plans in Progress
We're thrilled to announce that our property has been officially listed as a National Historical Landmark. With the expertise of CSR Architects, renowned for their work in historic preservation, we are moving forward with the restoration of this cherished site. The architectural assessment is nearly complete, and schematic design work will soon begin. Explore the renderings of the restored building, crafted by CSR Architects, and join us in anticipation as we prepare to finalize construction documents by Summer 2026.
Monthly Board/Membership Meeting Invite
PVHPS holds a monthly Board meeting on the third Wednesday of every month via ZOOM at 6:30PM. Everyone is welcome to join and participate in these meetings. Please see the meeting link:
Jose Lopez is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: PVHPS Monthly Meeting
Time: Apr 17, 2024 06:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Every month on the Third Wed, 6 occurrence(s)
Apr 17, 2024 06:30 PM
May 15, 2024 06:30 PM
Jun 19, 2024 06:30 PM
Jul 17, 2024 06:30 PM
Aug 21, 2024 06:30 PM
Sep 18, 2024 06:30 PM
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PVHPS Hosts First Adobe Workshop: A Hands-On Cultural Experience
On Saturday, July 20th, PVHPS hosted its first-ever adobe workshop at the St. Anthony school grounds, welcoming over 40 participants. This event was partly funded by the Historic Preservation Education Foundation and marks the beginning of many cultural education opportunities PVHPS aims to offer. These initiatives align with our mission to preserve the rich heritage of the Peñasco Valley and empower the community to learn and sustain these traditions.
The workshop was led by local adobe experts, Edward "Bardo" Gonzales and Ignacio Gonzales, along with Francisco Uviña, a UNM professor of architecture specializing in Earthen & Alternative Construction & Materials. Participants spent the day making 320 adobe bricks using two methods: a traditional approach involving a "volcano" mixing technique and a modern approach using a mixer. The bricks produced will be directly used in the rehabilitation of the school building.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our maestros, the dedicated participants, Amanda Lopez for catering the workshop, and the Historic Preservation Education Foundation.
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St. Anthony
Restoration News
Mardoqueo Chacón walks around the former St. Anthony Parochial School in Peñasco, a school he attended from first through ninth grade. (Eddie Moore/Albuquerque Journal)
