Goals and objectives...

Promote an interest in and the study of the lives, times, cultures, traditions, ancestries, and histories of the peoples who emigrated to New Spain and Mexico.

Maintain a constant solicitation of materials pertinent to the study of these peoples.

Educate in the research and documentation of historical and genealogical research, and encourage concise and factual research.

Encourage individual and community involvement in educating the public about the authentic history and heritage of these peoples by:

• Making available to the public information relating to these peoples, their ancestors, and their descendants.
• Promoting education of such within the membership and within the community.

Encourage fellowship and study among its members and other groups and individuals with like objectives.

Maintain a constant recruitment of members.

Opportunities to serve...

OLTHLRC is a non profit organization. Its success depends upon the many volunteers who donate their time and effort to further the group's goals and objectives. It offers many committee positions, offices, and other opportunities. Members are encouraged to volunteer.

Monthly Meetings at the Denver Public Library

OLTHRC hosts monthly research meetings at the Denver Public Library on the second Saturday of each month, except in August (summer pinic)  and December (winter party). The meetings usually convene in the Mountain Division Room on the 5th floor in the Western History and Genealogy Department.

Experienced genealogy researchers are on hand to assist participants in using the various DPL resource and helping explore options and sources for conducting family research. They can also assist inlocating copies of primary records.

Board Members:

Mark Leyba, President

Michael Turner, Vice President

Margaret Turner, Treasurer

Diane Broda, Secretary

Lori Leyba, Fundraising

José Esquibel, Co-Editor

Catherine Aragon, Immediate Past President and Co-Editor