The East Mountain Historical Society (EMHS) has announced a public meeting to discuss the restoration of the historic Campo Stone House and plans to transform it into a community cultural and educational center.
According to EMHS, the meeting will take place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Cañón de Carnué Land Grant Hall in Albuquerque. The site is considered regionally significant due to its connections to 20th-century agricultural families and its proximity to a 14th-century Pueblo site with artifacts. Additionally, it is located near Tijeras Canyon, a historical route linking the Great Plains to the Rio Grande Valley, used during the Long Walk and by Civil War troops.
Once restored, EMHS plans for the Campo Stone House to serve as a visitor center, house EMHS archives, and host historical and cultural events. Fundraising opportunities for individuals and businesses will be introduced alongside volunteer options to support the project throughout this year and next. The public meeting will cover information on the site's background, preservation challenges, newly developed architectural plans, and fundraising efforts. Time will also be allotted for questions and community input.
Founded in 1992, EMHS is a volunteer-based nonprofit focused on preserving New Mexico’s East Mountain communities' history and culture. This includes areas along Route 66 and the Turquoise Trail. The society's work spans villages such as Tijeras, San Antonio, and Chilili. EMHS collects photos, oral histories, and historical documents with a mission to protect historic buildings and landscapes while hosting public events and educational programs.
Since its inception, EMHS has undertaken numerous preservation projects including acquiring the historic Campo Stone House in 2023. They have secured multiple grants for archives, publications, restoration efforts; produced a comprehensive history book; created traveling exhibits; led oral history projects; contributed to landmark preservation; and helped expand protected open space in the East Mountains.
