Humanists New Mexico upcoming events

HUMANIST SPEAKER SERIES: Dr. Antonio Gonzales (Saturday, June 27, 2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:30:00 GMT

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:

Antonio Gonzales, deputy superintendent of operations of Albuquerque Public Schools (APS), will talk about APS and the future of public education.

Dr. Gonzales oversees operations at APS, which includes information technology, the capital master plan, capital construction, food and nutrition, transportation, nursing services, school police, facilities, athletics and activities, and KANW.

A career educator with experience spanning teaching, school leadership, and Cabinet-level roles, Dr. Gonzales previously served as Deputy Superintendent for Leadership and Learning, Chief Academic Officer, Associate Superintendent, and Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. Antonio Gonzales graduated with distinction from the University of New Mexico with his doctorate in teacher education, educational leadership, and policy. He also holds master’s and bachelor’s degrees from UNM.

For more information, email Paul@humanistsnm.org.

Board of Directors Meeting (Thursday, July 02, 2026)

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

All members are welcome to attend board of directors meetings. Email President Pete Dickinson if you would like to attend the online meeting or bring up a topic to the board.

Your at-large board members are: Jayde Donnelly, Terry Sloan and Dave Stelle.

Officers Pete Dickinson, Paul Babb, Cynthianne Yabut and Richard Grady are also board members.

Board meeting minutes are posted on our website and available to members.

Codenames Online (Thursday, July 02, 2026)

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:30:00 GMT

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Codenames is a fun 2-team word game that's a bit like Password but much more interesting and enjoyable for both the game itself as well as socializing with teammates. Years ago I used to play the table-top version but playing online is much better!
You can play using your computer or your phone.

Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm MT

(Optional) Register in Meetup:

https://www.meetup.com/group-hsnm/events/

(Computer steps: Tap "Log in" at top right, log in, scroll down to "Events" list, find the "Codenames Online" you plan to attend, tap on it, then tap Attend Online.)

Players that are new to Codenames are very welcome.
You can take a look at it here: codenames.game
And you can practice here: codenames.game/daily

But it's much easier to learn by doing and we're happy to teach.

We have 5 committed Codenamers already. The minimum to play is 4 (2 per team) and virtually no maximum. So we'd like more players! This event is simply opening it up to all you humanists. We hope to reach at least 3 per team (total of 6).

Start here:

We use Google Meet to communicate while we're playing.

Here is the link: https://meet.google.com/izo-rfpw-cwq

If you're new to Google Meet, I recommend spending about 10 minutes ahead of start time to prepare and test your microphone and speakers. Video isn't needed.

If you're on my invitation email list:

You'll receive an email with two links sometime in the afternoon of the event. One is the link to the Google Meet meeting which never changes. The other is the link to the game itself which changes every week.

Those not receiving my email reminders:

You're totally welcome to join us. It's easy!

Just join the Google Meet meeting using this link:

https://meet.google.com/izo-rfpw-cwq

Then, at game-time, I'll provide the link for the game itself.

To be added to the email invitation list:

Send a request to my email address: gstelle@gmail.com

Fun addition: Add your own words!

Once you see how the game works you're welcome to tell me words you'd like to see appear in the grid. I've been doing this already. That's how words like "SWAMP COOLER" and "HUMANIST" got there!

--David (The Gaming SIG of HSNM)

Codenames Online (Thursday, July 09, 2026)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:30:00 GMT

HSNM Events Calendar

Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm MT

(Optional) Register in Meetup:

https://www.meetup.com/group-hsnm/events/

(Computer steps: Tap "Log in" at top right, log in, scroll down to "Events" list, find the "Codenames Online" you plan to attend, tap on it, then tap Attend Online.)

Players that are new to Codenames are very welcome.
You can take a look at it here: codenames.game
And you can practice here: codenames.game/daily

But it's much easier to learn by doing and we're happy to teach.

Start here:

We use Google Meet to communicate while we're playing.

Here is the link: https://meet.google.com/izo-rfpw-cwq

If you're new to Google Meet, I recommend spending about 10 minutes ahead of start time to prepare and test your microphone and speakers. Video isn't needed.

If you're on my invitation email list:

Those not receiving my email reminders:

You're totally welcome to join us. It's easy!

Just join the Google Meet meeting using this link:

https://meet.google.com/izo-rfpw-cwq

Then, at game-time, I'll provide the link for the game itself.

To be added to the email invitation list:

Send a request to my email address: gstelle@gmail.com

Fun addition: Add your own words!

Once you see how the game works you're welcome to tell me words you'd like to see appear in the grid. I've been doing this already. That's how words like "SWAMP COOLER" and "HUMANIST" got there!

--David (The Gaming SIG of HSNM)

OPEN DISCUSSION: WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND? (Saturday, July 11, 2026)

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:30:00 GMT

You have a head full of ideas, and we want to hear them. Join us for an open discussion that's exciting, respectful and wide-ranging.

Pondering at the Pub (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Join us at Quarter Celtic Brewpub to discuss everyday practical philosophy with other humanists over a beer or two (or your fav beverage). Every 3rd Wensday of each month.

Bounce ideas off each other about life, your own or in general. Maybe throw in a bit of psychology, and of course humor too, as we enjoy sharing each other's points of view. Potentially enlightening! And you are engaging; you are participating in life.

Come with a topic you'd like to talk about or just join the conversation.
Religion and politics are okay if pertinent, objective and limited.
An academic perspective, if you have one, is always welcome.

We'll grab a table either inside or on the patio. Order a meal if you like. They have good Irish food.

You can just show up or, if you like, tell me you're coming using Meetup. To do so go to Meetup calendar. Then log in (top right). Then find the 3rd Wensday and tap on the event. Then tap Attend and go from there.

Dave Stelle

Codenames Online (Thursday, July 16, 2026)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:30:00 GMT

HSNM Events Calendar

Codenames is a fun 2-team word game that's a bit like Password but much more interesting and enjoyable for both the game itself as well as socializing with teammates.

For details, go to the Events Calendar and tap on Codenames Online for this coming Thursday.

TOPICAL DISCUSSION (Saturday, July 18, 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Join us to discuss a topic chosen the month prior. You don't have to research the topic ahead of time, but some members like to stretch their awareness of the topic ahead of time. And feel free to suggest a topic for the following month.

Codenames Online (Thursday, July 23, 2026)

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:30:00 GMT

HSNM Events Calendar

Codenames is a fun 2-team word game that's a bit like Password but much more interesting and enjoyable for both the game itself as well as socializing with teammates.

For details, go to the Events Calendar and tap on Codenames Online for this coming Thursday.

Codenames Online (Thursday, July 30, 2026)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:30:00 GMT

HSNM Events Calendar

Codenames is a fun 2-team word game that's a bit like Password but much more interesting and enjoyable for both the game itself as well as socializing with teammates.

For details, go to the Events Calendar and tap on Codenames Online for this coming Thursday.

OPEN DISCUSSION: WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND? (Saturday, August 08, 2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT

You have a head full of ideas, and we want to hear them. Join us for an open discussion that's exciting, respectful and wide-ranging.

TOPICAL DISCUSSION (Saturday, August 15, 2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Pondering at the Pub (Wednesday, August 19, 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Join us at Quarter Celtic Brewpub to discuss everyday practical philosophy with other humanists over a beer or two (or your fav beverage). Every 3rd Wensday of each month.

Dave Stelle

OPEN DISCUSSION: WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND? (Saturday, September 12, 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT

You have a head full of ideas, and we want to hear them. Join us for an open discussion that's exciting, respectful and wide-ranging.

Pondering at the Pub (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Join us at Quarter Celtic Brewpub to discuss everyday practical philosophy with other humanists over a beer or two (or your fav beverage). Every 3rd Wensday of each month.

Dave Stelle

TOPICAL DISCUSSION (Saturday, September 19, 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT

HUMANIST SPEAKER SERIES: Candace Gorham (Saturday, September 26, 2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:

Next up in our Humanist Speaker Series at the Albuquerque Museum is Dr. Candace Gorham, president of the American Humanist Association.

For more information, email Paul@humanistsnm.org.

OPEN DISCUSSION: WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND? (Saturday, October 10, 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT

You have a head full of ideas, and we want to hear them. Join us for an open discussion that's exciting, respectful and wide-ranging.

TOPICAL DISCUSSION (Saturday, October 17, 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Pondering at the Pub (Wednesday, October 21, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Join us at Quarter Celtic Brewpub to discuss everyday practical philosophy with other humanists over a beer or two (or your fav beverage). Every 3rd Wensday of each month.

Dave Stelle

Pondering at the Pub (Wednesday, November 18, 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Join us at Quarter Celtic Brewpub to discuss everyday practical philosophy with other humanists over a beer or two (or your fav beverage). Every 3rd Wensday of each month.

Dave Stelle

Pondering at the Pub (Wednesday, December 16, 2026)

Wed, 16 Dec 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Join us at Quarter Celtic Brewpub to discuss everyday practical philosophy with other humanists over a beer or two (or your fav beverage). Every 3rd Wensday of each month.

Dave Stelle