October Cleanup
Things are looking better, thanks to all of our wonderful volunteers and board members. There is still much to do. We will have our first Fall cleanup on Saturday, October 5, 2024. We will start at 9:00 a.m. and we hope to wrap up by noon. We still have plenty of...
Victorian Picnic and Scavenger Hunt October 27
Historic Fairview Cemetery is holding a Victorian-style picnic on Sunday, October 27, from 10:00 a.m. until dusk. Guests are invited to wear Victorian or Steampunk finery! Please bring your own picnic foods and drinks, folding chairs or blankets. Activities include a...
Murder and Mayhem Tour and Fundraising Event
The 2024 Before I Die Festival will take place in October and November. There will be two days of preview events on October 24 and October 26, and the main festival events take place November 1-4, 2024. The preview event will include tour of the Historic Fairview...
Cemetery Beautification Event!
Our enthusiastic board members and volunteers are thrilled about the ongoing beautification of Historic Fairview Cemetery! We've added an extra day this month for this activity and would love for you to join us on Saturday, August 31. We will start at 8 am and wrap up...
Tree Trimming at HFC
Legacy Tree Trimming generously volunteered their services at Historic Fairview Cemetery, focusing on trimming overhanging branches near sections 11 and 14 Family. They will also be removing the leftover wood and branches from a previous tree trimming job or those...
Volunteer Cleanup for September
Our next monthly cleanup will be held on Saturday, September 7. The summer heat is still here and will prompt us to start early at 8:00 a.m. We hope to wrap up by 11:00a.m. Please dress to protect yourself from the strong Southwest sun. Recommended wear is a hat, long...
Albuquerque cemetery could be added to the city’s landmark list
KOAT Channel 13 Interview of Susan Schwartz, President and Historian of Historic Fairview Cemetery
August Volunteer Cleanup
Historic Fairview Cemetery will hold our monthly cleanup on Saturday, August 3, 2024. The summer heat will prompt us to start early at 8:00 a.m. and we hope to wrap up by 11:00 a.m. This clean up will focus on pulling young tumbleweeds before they can become big....
July Volunteer Cleanup – July 13, 2024
We usually do our monthly volunteer clean up on the first Saturday of the month, but since this falls over the July 4 holiday weekend, we are pushing it out to July 13. The summer heat will prompt us to start early at 8:00 a.m. and we hope to wrap up by 11:00 a.m.
Buffalo Soldiers Day July 28, 2024
National Buffalo Soldiers Day Mark your calendar for National Buffalo Soldiers Day, Sunday, July 28 from 2 to 2:45 pm. National Buffalo Soldiers Day is the holiday celebrating the contributions of some of the earliest African-American troops in the United States...
Memorial Day 2024 Rededication Event
Historic Fairview Cemetery invites the community to join us for our Memorial Day observances. The event takes place on Monday, May 27, 2024 at 3:00 pm in the afternoon. This two-hour event will consist of the formal rededication of both the newly restored veteran...
Victorian Hats and Afternoon Tea at the Cemetery
Historic Fairview Cemetery invites you to its fundraising event for Military Grave Marker Restoration/Preservation at the cemetery. Join us for afternoon tea amidst the early pioneers who grace this old historic cemetery. Gather friends and family, dress up in your...
Learn about Notable African Americans in Albuquerque During Black History Month
February is Black History Month. At Historic Fairview Cemetery, there are a number of African Americans who made an impact in Albuquerque and New Mexico. Come and learn about these notable people who lived and died in Albuquerque. Thanks to Susan Schwartz, Lori Mann,...
New Mexico Statehood History Hike January 6, 2024
New Mexico became the 47th U.S. state on January 6, 1912. At Historic Fairview Cemetery, we have a number of notable "permanent residents" who made great contributions to New Mexico. On Saturday, January 6, 2024, you are invited to take a History Hike to...
January 6: Statehood Day History Hike and Volunteer Thank You
New Mexico Statehood Day, Saturday, January 6, 2024, will be recognized at Historic Fairview Cemetery with a thank you event for the many volunteers who have helped improve the grounds. The public can also come for a walking tour to the graves of notable people buried...
November 11 Veterans Day Observations and Cemetery Stories
On Saturday, November 11, two events will be held at Historic Fairview Cemetery, located at 700 Yale Blvd. SE, to honor U.S. veterans. Approximately 550 veterans are buried in Historic Fairview Cemetery, established in 1881. These veterans served in the...
July 28: Buffalo Soldiers Day Salute
On July 28, 1866, the first regular U.S. Army regiments comprised of African American soldiers was established by Congress. Buffalo Soldiers of the 9th and 10th Cavalries protected unsettled lands as pioneers moved west. In 1992, the U.S. Congress passed a law...
July 8: Volunteer Clean Up
We usually do our monthly volunteer clean up on the first Saturday of the month, but since this fell over the July 4 holiday weekend, we pushed it back to July 8. Since it gets so hot so early, we are starting at 8:00 a.m. and hope to wrap up by 11:00 a.m. This clean...
April 30: Vintage Hats Tea Party in the Cemetery
HATS and AFTERNOON TEA at the CEMETERY Sunday, April 30, 2023 2:00 – 5:00 pm 700 Yale Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM The Historic Fairview Cemetery nonprofit organization invites you to a fundraising event for Grave Marker Restoration/Preservation at the Historic...
January 6: Statehood Day and Bernard Shandon Rodey
Historic Fairview Cemetery is the final resting place of Bernard Shandon Rodey, who had enormous influence on New Mexico's statehood and the development of higher education in the state. As January 6 is Statehood Day in New Mexico, here is some of Rodey's remarkable...
2022 Annual Report from the Board
Year End Report Now near the end of 2022, the nonprofit organization for Historic Fairview Cemetery has been active for two years and nine months. Here’s a look at the accomplishments achieved this year. We appreciate all the time and effort put in by members of the...