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The New Mexico Genealogical Society (NMGS) was organized in 1960 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The original by-laws were written by the six founding members of the society. Later, it was decided that all persons who joined the society before April 1962 would be considered charter members of the society.<ref>Robert J. C. Baca, "Fiftieth Anniversary History of the New Mexico Genealogical Society", The New Mexico Genealogist, 49 (September 2010), p. 127</ref> | The New Mexico Genealogical Society (NMGS) was organized in 1960 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The original by-laws were written by the six founding members of the society. Later, it was decided that all persons who joined the society before April 1962 would be considered charter members of the society.<ref>Robert J. C. Baca, "Fiftieth Anniversary History of the New Mexico Genealogical Society", The New Mexico Genealogist, 49 (September 2010), p. 127</ref> | ||
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== Address == | == Address == | ||
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Albuquerque, NM 87125-7559 | Albuquerque, NM 87125-7559 | ||
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== Officers == | == Officers == | ||
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As of 2010, there have been 29 separate NMGS presidents. Many of the presidents have served for only one year. The current NMGS President is Robert Baca.<ref>Robert J. C. Baca, "Fiftieth Anniversary History of the New Mexico Genealogical Society", The New Mexico Genealogist, 49 (September 2010), p. 127</ref> | As of 2010, there have been 29 separate NMGS presidents. Many of the presidents have served for only one year. The current NMGS President is Robert Baca.<ref>Robert J. C. Baca, "Fiftieth Anniversary History of the New Mexico Genealogical Society", The New Mexico Genealogist, 49 (September 2010), p. 127</ref> | ||
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== Journal<br> == | == Journal<br> == | ||
The quarterly journal of the society,''The New Mexico Genealogist'', premiered in October 1962. Dr. Albert R. Ellwell was the journals first editor, and Mrs. Mary Reeder was the assistant editor. | The quarterly journal of the society,''The New Mexico Genealogist'', premiered in October 1962. Dr. Albert R. Ellwell was the journals first editor, and Mrs. Mary Reeder was the assistant editor. | ||
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Albuquerque, NM 87125-7559 <ref>Advertisement: "Primeras Familias de Nuevo Mexico", The New Mexico Genealogist, Vol 49 (September 2010), inside back cover.</ref> | Albuquerque, NM 87125-7559 <ref>Advertisement: "Primeras Familias de Nuevo Mexico", The New Mexico Genealogist, Vol 49 (September 2010), inside back cover.</ref> | ||
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== Website == | == Website == | ||
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The New Mexico Genealogical Society's website can be found at [http://www.nmgs.org www.nmgs.org]. The websitewas named one of the[http://familytreemagazine.com/article/2010-best-state-websites 2010 Best State Websites ]by Family Tree Magazine. It was the only New Mexico website that was so honored. | The New Mexico Genealogical Society's website can be found at [http://www.nmgs.org www.nmgs.org]. The websitewas named one of the[http://familytreemagazine.com/article/2010-best-state-websites 2010 Best State Websites ]by Family Tree Magazine. It was the only New Mexico website that was so honored. | ||
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== 50th Anniversary Conference<br> == | == 50th Anniversary Conference<br> == | ||
On October 15-16, 2010, the New Mexico Genealogical Society celebrated its golden anniversary with 50th Anniversary Conference. The conference was held at the Mariott Pyramid Hotel in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Nearly 200 people attended the conference, with 145 attending the banquet on October 16th.<br> | On October 15-16, 2010, the New Mexico Genealogical Society celebrated its golden anniversary with 50th Anniversary Conference. The conference was held at the Mariott Pyramid Hotel in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Nearly 200 people attended the conference, with 145 attending the banquet on October 16th.<br> | ||
Nine speakers gave presentations on the following topics: | Nine speakers gave presentations on the following topics: | ||
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*'''''Bennett Greenspan''', President and C.E.O of [http://www.familytreedna.com FamilyTreeDNA], '''''"FamilyTreeDNA"'''. ''Greenspan was the banquet speaker.<ref name="syllabus">2010 New Mexico Genealogical Society 50th Anniversary Conference Program and Syllabus. See also "NMGS Conference - A Smashing Success" in the New Mexico Genealogical Society Blog,http://nmgsblog.blogspot.com/2010/10/nmgs-conference-smashing-success.html, retieved 28 October 2010.</ref>'' | *'''''Bennett Greenspan''', President and C.E.O of [http://www.familytreedna.com FamilyTreeDNA], '''''"FamilyTreeDNA"'''. ''Greenspan was the banquet speaker.<ref name="syllabus">2010 New Mexico Genealogical Society 50th Anniversary Conference Program and Syllabus. See also "NMGS Conference - A Smashing Success" in the New Mexico Genealogical Society Blog,http://nmgsblog.blogspot.com/2010/10/nmgs-conference-smashing-success.html, retieved 28 October 2010.</ref>'' | ||
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