Valley of Santa Fe–2026 Spring Reunion

The 2026 Spring Reunion of the Valley of Santa Fe will take place May 1st through May 3rd this year and the Valley of Santa Fe earnestly requests that all Scottish Rite Masons attend this reunion to welcome a brand new class of Scottish Rite Freemasons to the fraternity.

Over the weekend of May 1st through May 3rd, the Valley of Santa Fe will confer and communicate the 4th through the 32nd Scottish Rite Degrees. This reunion is one of two held by the Valley of Santa Fe during the year to initiate new Scottish Rite Freemasons.

The lessons imparted in the Scottish Rite Degrees are timeless and universal throughout all mankind and the manner in which they are conferred in the Santa Fe Scottish Rite Temple is nothing short of mystical. Very few Scottish Rite Valleys confer as many degrees as the Valley of Santa Fe and even fewer can perform the degrees in a century-old theater with their original sets and costumes. It is truly a unique opportunity and something that every Scottish Rite Freemason should experience.

All Master Masons in good standing are eligible and welcome to receive the Scottish Rite Degrees. To request a petition for the Degrees, please contact Secretary John Adams, 33° by e-mail at secretary@nmscottishrite.org or by phone at (505) 982-4414.

If you aren’t a Mason yet you can find out how to become one at the Grand Lodge of New Mexico’s website www.nmmasons.org. We look forward to having you join us.

Patriotism and Freemasonry

Join the Sovereign Grand Inspector General of Masons in New Mexico, Wesley D. Thornton, 33° and the Santa Fe Scottish Rite Masons on Saturday, April 18th, 2026 for an in-person presentation in the Santa Fe Scottish Rite Temple by Illustrious Brother Tim Strawn, 33°, the Development Director for the Washington National Masonic Memorial in Alexandria, Virginia. Brother Tim will give a brief virtual tour of the national memorial, an update on the Washington Family Bible preservation project, as well as current development activities at the Memorial.

This event is part of the ongoing, yearlong Valley of Santa Fe semiquincentennial (the 250th year) anniversary celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Other events will be announced throughout the year.

This event is free and open to the public. Ample off-street parking is also available for free behind the Scottish Rite Temple for this event. Temple tours will be provided starting at 12:00pm, Brother Tim’s presentation will commence at 1:30pm, and a reception with light refreshments will be held immediately following his presentation.

Celebrate your patriotic spirit and our national history, and don’t miss this unique event!

Aztlan Chapter of Rosé Croix Ceremony of Remembrance and Renewal–Sunday, March 29th, 2026

The 2026 Ceremony of Remembrance and Renewal is scheduled for 1 o'clock on Sunday, March 29th at the Santa Fe Scottish Rite Temple, with lunch served before the Ceremony, at noon.

The Ceremony of Remembrance and Renewal is a traditional springtime observance of contemplation and rebirth and is often referred to as the "Mystic Banquet". Rich in symbolism, the Ceremony of Remembrance and Renewal honors the memory of our departed brethren who have given years of service to the fraternity. Masons, the families of Masons, and the public are welcome to attend the Ceremony of Remembrance and Renewal in the Santa Fe Scottish Rite Temple's theater.

While it may seem like a somber occasion to remember the loss of our friends and brothers, it is also a time for reflection and growth. Because the Ceremony is held in the spring we are reminded that the season is symbolic of growth and that "spring comes again, growth matures, and fruit is eternal".

The Albuquerque Scottish Rite Club's Ceremony of Remembrance and Renewal team will perform the ritual of this ceremony with the usual solemnity due such a moving tribute to our deceased brethren.

Lunch will be served at noon, prior to the Ceremony of Remembrance and Renewal, in the Temple's dining room and all are welcome to attend.

For further information contact Secretary John Adams, 33° at the Scottish Rite Temple at (505) 982-4414 or secretary@nmscottishrite.org.

Robert Burns' Birthday (Robert Burns Night 2026)

Come celebrate the 267th birthday of the famous Scottish poet Robert Burns at the Santa Fe Scottish Rite Masonic Center on Saturday, January 24th, 2026. Join us for an evening filled with poetry readings, traditional Scottish music, the Bellisama dancers, a cash bar, toasts to the Lads and Lassies, and, of course, haggis!

The timeline for the evening is as follows:

• start time is 4:00pm with tours of the Scottish Rite Temple

• 4:30pm: open bar

• 5:30pm: meet in the Temple’s theater for welcome speeches and discussion of the Historic Preservation Foundation

• 5:45pm: Bellisama Irish Dancers

• 6:10pm: “The Immortal Memory”

• 6:25pm: meet in the Temple’s ballroom for pipe music and appetizers

• 6:40pm: piping in of the haggis

• 7:00pm: toasts to the Lads and Lassies

• 7:10pm: readings of Burns’ poetry

• 7:30pm: finish with singing Auld Lang Syne

Whether you're a Robert Burns enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out, this event is sure to be a memorable one. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in Scottish culture and honor the legacy of Robert Burns in the historic Santa Fe Scottish Rite Masonic Center.

We'll see you there!