Los Alamos Ranch School: Community Connections
A Salon Talk by Heather Mclenahan
Thursday, February 12, 3pm
Thaw Education Center
553 Canyon Road
Free for Members, $10 for non-members
Before Los Alamos became famous as the birthplace of the atomic bomb, it was the site of a bucolic, prestigious boys prep school that focused on rigorous academics and the outdoor life. The school's founder, director, and staff connected to Santa Fe and surrounding pueblo communities through a wide web of relationships and activities. Learn about the school's history and impact at this talk by Heather McClenahan, retired executive director of the Los Alamos Historical Society.
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ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Heather McClenahan is a native New Mexican, who was born in Las Cruces, graduated from high school in Gallup, and spent the bulk of her career in Los Alamos. She has bachelor’s degrees in journalism and political science from Drake University and a master’s in history from the University of South Florida. After retiring from the executive director position at the Los Alamos Historical Society in 2019, she and her husband have traveled extensively and moved to Las Cruces, where they are big supporters of Aggie sports. Heather serves as a regent for the New Mexico Museums and Historic Sites and as grants committee chair for the Historical Society of New Mexico.