Genealogy Center

Genealogy Center information and resources. The Genealogy Center is located at the Main Library.

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About the Genealogy Center

Genealogy CenterGenealogy Center

501 Copper Ave NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
505-768-5131
librarygenealogy@cabq.gov
Lisa Kindrick, Genealogy Librarian
Joshua Fox, Area Manager

 

The Genealogy Center is on the second floor of the Main Library in downtown Albuquerque on Copper Avenue NW, between 5th and 6th streets.

 

SUN    MON    TUE    WED    THU   FRI    SAT
Closed    10–6    10–6    10–6    10–6    10–6     10-6

 

By Bus

Several bus routes including Central Avenue Route #66,  Rapid Ride #766 (Red Line) and Rapid Ride #777 (Green Line) serve the Main Library. Plan your trip here.

By Car

Freeway Directions from I-40:
Take I-40 to the 6th Street exit. Drive southtbound on 6th Street until you reach Copper Avenue. The library will be on the left, between 5th Street and 6th Street, on Copper Avenue.

Surface Street Directions from Montano:
Take Montano to 2nd Street. Go south on 2nd Street. 2nd Street will turn into 3rd street after the I-40 overpass. Follow 3rd Street to Lomas, and turn right (west) onto Lomas. Take Lomas to 6th Street and turn left (south). Stay on 6th Street until you reach Copper Avenue. The library will be on the left, between 5th and 6th Streets, on Copper Avenue.

Parking

In addition to metered street parking, up to two hours of free parking is available at the Very Special Arts parking garage on the southeast corner of 5th and Copper. Bring your parking stub from this garage to the Circulation desk for validation.

Branch Amenities & Services

Computer  12 Public Computers (Windows 7 with Microsoft Office 2013 and Internet access) for Genealogy and Foundation Center research

WiFi  Free Wireless Internet Access

Printer  Printing Services - 15¢ per page

Copier  Copy Machine - 20¢ per page

Meeting Room   Study Rooms Available on a first come basis with a Library Card in good standing

change machine  Change machine available

microfilm  7 Microfilm/fiche readers

See additional information about our ongoing and special events by viewing the full event calendar for the Main Library.

Join us for family history research help on the last Tuesday of the month 10:30 am - 1 pm. 

You can attend these Special Interest Group meetings either in person at the Genealogy Center or online using Zoom with a link from the Albuquerque Genealogical Society website:

DNA Research Group  first Friday of every month 10:30 am - noon.

Military Research Group first Tuesday of the month 10:30 am - noon (will not meet in February).

Creative Writing of Family Stories Group first Tuesday of the month 1:30 pm - 3 pm.

Celtic Group last Tuesday of the month 1:30 pm - 3 pm.

See the Albuquerque Genealogical Society website for details about online meetings.   The ABCs of DNA Group meets online only. 

Special Programs

Italian Immigrants: Their Lives and Legacy in Albuquerque

presented by David Menicucci
 Two Centuries of Freedom

Raised in an Italian family in Albuquerque, professional researcher and author David Menicucci will present the true story of his family’s 200-year odyssey from Lucca, Italy, to capture the American dream in Albuquerque.  He unveils fresh history of our City, including almost every Italian family in Albuquerque between 1900 and 1950 -- their businesses, lifestyle, relationships, and many contributions to our community. His new book published by Sunstone Press contains over a hundred historical  photos, maps, and diagrams, and dozens of personal stories ranging from glory to despair. 

Saturday, May 17 10:30 am - noon
Genealogy Center

 

The Nuevomexicano: Language Loss & Consequences

presented by Judy Alderete Garcia

Many Nuevomexicanos do not speak Spanish today.  How and why was the ability to speak Spanish lost, and how does this effect future generations?   Judy Alderete Garcia, an Albuquerque writer with deep roots in New Mexico, has edited and published many books to preserve and educate about the Nuevomexicano  experience, including Memories of Torreon and Stories of the Manzano Mountains. Judy has a Bachelor’s Degree with a double major in Spanish and Women’s Studies and a minor in Chicano Studies, and a MA in Hispanic Southwest Studies from the University of New Mexico.

Saturday, June 7 10:30 am - noon
Genealogy Center

 

 

Research Day Photo

Research Day

Join us for an in-person Research Day the last Tuesday of April  -- April 29, 2025!  Plan to come to the Genealogy Center any time between 10:30 am and 1:00 pm to get free individual assistance from experienced researchers from the Albuquerque Genealogical Society and Library staff.  Experts on genetic genealogy and DNA, military research, New Mexico families, African American families, German families, Celtic genealogy, the Daughters of the American Revolution application process, Mayflower families, and more will be available to help you.  Whether you've been researching for a long time or you're just starting out, this is a great day to find out more about your family.

Research Day Mini Class -- Ancestry "Networks"

On the Research Day on April 29, at 10:30 am, AGS member Lark Robart will discuss Ancestry's new "Networks" tool.  Learn how to make the most of this new Ancestry.com option for exploring the people around your ancestors, like their friends, associates, and neighbors. This can lead to new discoveries, helping you overcome research problems that you might not solve by researching your ancestors alone.

 

Genealogy Society Programs

Genealogy Society Programs

Don't miss the New Mexico Genealogical Society's 65th Annual Conference October 17-18!  See the NMGS website for information about this and other upcoming programs.    NMGS Website   

These groups led by members of the Albuquerque Genealogical Society now have an option to attend in person at the Genealogy Center or online using Zoom:

Military Research Group, First Tuesday of the month , 10:30 am - noon.

Creative Writing of Family Stories Group, First Tuesday of the month, 1:30 pm - 3 pm

Celtic Group, Last Tuesday of the month, 1:30 pm - 3 pm.

The DNA Special Interest Group and the ABC's of DNA Group are meeting Online only. 

See the   AGS Website  for more information, including dates, times, and links to attend the online meetings.  All are free and open to the public.

AGS members are also providing online help with your genealogical research and DNA questions. See the  AGS Website   to register for online help.

Genealogy Brochure

Genealogy Brochure