Marauder Outing to Lewis Antique Auto & Toy Museum
2026-03-28 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Denver)
Saturday, March 28th, at 9:30-11:30 AM – Lewis Antique Auto & Toy Museum. Located at 905 U.S. Rt​. 66, Moriarty, NM 87035. The cost is $10/person, and includes indoor and outdoor areas. At 11:30am, we will head out to La Hacienda​ for lunch, located at 5 Carl Cannon Ranch Rd, Moriarty, NM 87035​.

Marauder Outing - KIMO Theatre, downtown Albuquerque
2026-03-30 09:30 - 11:30
Monday, March 30, at 9:30-11:00 AM – The KIMO Theatre, an historic landmark on old Route 66, downtown Albuquerque. Located at 423 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 (5th and Central). Followed by brunch at Lindy’s Diner, just across the street. Parking at the parking garage on 5th Street and Copper, or meter parking in the street.

Speaker for April - Isaac Grant
2026-04-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church, 1801 Montano Road NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107, United States
Hi – Pablo here. We look forward to seeing you in person !
Date: April 4th (Saturday)
Where: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 431 Richmond Pl NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Time: 2:00-4:00 PM
Speaker: Isaac Grant (via Zoom with you the audience LIVE at St. Mark’s)
Talk: The ABC’s of Advanced Bird Photography

April ELCC Photo Exhibition and Critique - Zoom Meeting
2026-04-16 19:00 - 21:00
Our Last Exhibition of the Year. Judge Kristen Kabrin on our theme of Horses/Equines

Very Large Array – Star Party 2026
2026-04-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Very Large Array, Old Hwy 60, Magdalena, NM 87825, Magdalena, NM, 87825, United States
VLA Star Party – Spring 2026
Location: Very Large Array (50 miles west of Socorro, NM)
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Time: 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm MDT
Admission: Free (advance tickets required)
Event Overview
Cap off your day at the Very Large Array with an unforgettable night under the stars! The VLA Star Party invites visitors to experience the beauty of the New Mexico night sky at one of the darkest and most spectacular observing locations in the country.
This evening event offers guided stargazing, astronomy activities, and opportunities to learn from experts as the cosmos comes alive overhead.
What to Expect
Night Sky Observing

Telescope viewing hosted by astronomers and experienced volunteers
Explore planets, stars, galaxies, and other celestial objects (weather permitting)

Astronomy Experiences

Learn how astronomers observe the universe across different wavelengths
Ask questions and connect with scientists and astronomy enthusiasts

A Unique Setting

Enjoy stargazing among the iconic VLA antennas
Experience the quiet, dark skies of the Plains of San Agustin

Admission
This event is free and open to the public, but advance tickets are required to manage parking.
VLA members can purchase tickets now, and tickets will be available to the general public starting February 15.[Reserve your free tickets here]

Marauder Outing to Gilman Tunnels, Jemez Valley & Springs, Sandoval County
2026-04-29 09:00 - 12:30
Marauder Outing to Gilman Tunnels, Jemez Valley & Springs, Sandoval County – Wednesday April 29, 2026
Mike McGovern developed this outing plan. The outing will be led by Marauders Mike and Earl Schwers.

Meet at 9:00 AM at the entrance of the tunnels. Look for vehicles parked on side of road. This is before you drive through the tunnels
A one-hour lunch at Jemez Springs at 11:30 AM (Los Ojos Restaurant & Saloon in Jemez Springs, 17596 NM-4, Jemez Springs, NM 87025).
Drive back to Albuquerque about 12:30 PM. Arrive back about 1:45-2:00 pm, depending on where you live.

Photography and Stops: We’ll shoot, from the road, the Guadalupe Box on the south side of the tunnels before entering. These shots include expansive, grande vistas of Guadalupe River headwater and mesa shots to the southeast, and intimate landscape scenes on the southwest slopes of the Box. Additional details have been provided to members via email.

Speaker for May - TBD
2026-05-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church, 1801 Montano Road NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107, United States
Hi – Pablo here. We look forward to seeing you in person !
Date: May 2nd (Saturday)
Where: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 431 Richmond Pl NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Time: 2:00-4:00 PM
Speaker: TBD
Talk: TBD

Speaker for May - Gerald Bakker
2026-05-02 14:00 - 16:00
Hi – Pablo here. We look forward to seeing you in person !
Date: May 2nd (Saturday)
Where: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 431 Richmond Pl NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Time: 2:00-4:00 PM
Speaker: Gerald Bakker (via Zoom with you the audience LIVE at St. Mark’s)
Talk: Color in Imagery

Marauders Outing to the Bio Park Botanical Garden
2026-05-06 09:00 - 11:00
Wednesday, May 6th: 9:00 am-11:00 am – The Albuquerque Bio Park Botanical Garden. Several club members have suggested we reurn to the Botanical Gardens to photograph all the lovely flowers that bloom in early May. At 11:00 am, we will head to RAMONA’S MEXICAN CAFE #2 – located just west of Old Town, at 321 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104,

Marauders Outing to Historic Hodgin Hall, UNM Campus
2026-05-20 09:00 - 11:30
Wednesday, May 20th, 9:00-11:30 AM Marauders Outing to Historic Hodgin Hall, UNM Campus
Marauder Gary Smith has arranged for us to visit Historic Hodgin Hall for a Marauders photo Outing. Hodgin Hall is a historic building on the University of New Mexico campus. Completed in 1892, it was the first building constructed on the UNM campus and the university’s only building for almost a decade.
Gary has arranged for several free parking passes for members as well. Gary and I will be handing out the free permits to the first 16 cars at the entrance to the parking lot (see map below). The parking lot is entered from Redondo S Drive, which can be accessed from either University, Yale, Stanford, or Princeton. We suggest sharing a ride, if practical.
At 11:00 AM, we will leave Hodgin Hall and spend about a half hour photographing other interesting things on campus, such as the Duck Pond, Rose Garden, Alumni Chapel and then have lunch at the Frontier Restaurant.
Here’s a link to the self-guided tour of the inside of Hodgin Hall:
https://www.unmalumni.com/s/1730/images/gid2/editor_documents/2025_walking_tour_brochure_web.pdf

Portfolio Project Showcase
2026-06-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church, 1801 Montano Road NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107, United States
The end of the year portfolio project presentation with hosts Maria Baca and Helen Johnson.
Please join us for the Portfolio Group’s end of the year presentation on Saturday June 6 from 2:00-4:00 PM at the Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church 1801 Montaño Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107. Participating club members will present their portfolios; this will be the culmination of their work over the year. Light refreshments will be provided.

Marauder Outing to the RailYard Market
2026-06-14 10:00 - 12:30
The Railyard Market, Sunday, June 14th, 10:00 am start. Parking is free, but best to get there early, and sharing a ride is a good idea. Photograph people, vendors, and of course, there is access to portions of the railyard. Located at 777 1st Street SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 next to the Historic Barelas neighborhood). Let’s eat afterward at the Market.

Marauder Outing to the historic Luna Mansion
2026-07-01 10:00 - 11:30
​ A great opportunity has opened up, and our July 1st outing will now be to the historic Luna Mansion in Los Lunas, from 10:00 am-11:30 am on Wednesday July 1st. The entry fee is only $5.00/person. The address is 110 Main St SW, Los Lunas, NM 87031.

This is a unique opportunity, as the Luna Mansion is only open by paid group reservations. There is great architecture and artifacts to photograph. At 11:30, we will head across the street for lunch at the (also historic) Wittwer home, now Teofilos Mexican Restaurant (144 Main St NW, Los Lunas, NM 87031)

Built in 1881 in Los Lunas, New Mexico, the Luna Mansion is an architectural rarity: the only known Victorian-style structure built using adobe and terron. It was constructed by the Santa Fe Railroad in exchange for a right-of-way through the prominent Luna-Otero dynasty’s lands.

Marauder Outing to Capulin Springs
2026-07-22 08:00 - 10:00
Capulin Spring (on the road to the Sandia Crest), Wednesday July 22nd, 8:00 am start time. Meet in the first parking lot at the Capulin Springs Picnic Site, 8 miles up the Crest Road from the roundabout junction with State Route 14. The site is well marked with a forest service sign. At 10:00 am, we will head to Cedar Crest – to the Trail Rider Restaurant, located at 12165 NM-14 B1, Cedar Crest, NM 87008.
