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Seeking to understand who we are, who we were and who we aspire to be

The New Mexico Humanities Council engages New Mexicans with the humanities through cultural traditions, reflecting on history, storytelling and more.

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Funding for programs and grants provided through New Mexico Humanities Council are made possible by the support of the National Endowments for the Humanities.

EVENTS AROUND THE STATE

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TRADITIONAL STORIES FROM NORTHERN NEW MEXICO
Talpa Community Center, 4 Archuleta Road, Taos, NM 87557
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THE WANDERING BALLAD
Rio Grande Center for Spiritual Living, 4734 Alexander Blvd., Suite T, Albuquerque, NM 87107
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LA LLORONA, THE WAILING WOMAN
Cibola County History Museum, 525 W High St., Grants, NM 87020
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NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHOOSE YOUR NATIONAL HISTORY DAY TOPICS
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GET YOUR FREE CONSTITUTION POCKET GUIDES IN TIME FOR CONSTITUTION DAY AND CITIZENSHIP DAY!
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THE CHILDREN'S HOUR INC. PRESENTS COMMUNICATION NATION: A FOUR-PART RADIO AND PODCAST SERIES
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BEYOND THE POSTCARD: A SPECIAL FUNDRAISING TOUR WITH CELEBRITY HISTORIAN RAFFI ANDONIAN! EXPLORE HISTORIC SITES AND SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE
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STORIES FROM COMMUNITIES AROUND THE STATE
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY

Helping student historians and their teachers study the past to inform the present and shape the future.

HELPING KEEP DEMOCRACY ALIVE BY SUPPORTING INCLUSIVE CONVERSATIONS

The New Mexico Humanities Council provides support to help libraries and other educational spaces remain inclusive for all people and perspectives.

PREVIOUSLY FUNDED LIBRARIES

  • Capitan Public Library, $5,000.00
  • City of Carlsbad Library, $1,500.00
  • El Rito Library, $7,500.00
  • El Valle de Anton Chico Library, $6,000.00
  • Embudo Valley Library and Community Center, $5,000.00
  • Farmington Public Library Foundation, $7,500.00
  • Glenwood Community Library, $3,200.00
  • Roswell Public Library, $3,800.00
  • Taos Public Library, $5,000.00
  • Shuter Library of Angel Fire, $7,500.00

PREVIOUSLY FUNDED CHANGE MAKERS AND STORYTELLING GROUPS

  • Museum of Heritage and Arts, $3,820.00
  • Zuni Youth Enrichment Project, $15,000.00
  • AfroMundo, $16,639.56
  • Children’s Reading Alliance, $14,515.00
  • Japanese American Citizens League NM Chapter, $8,779.00
  • Gathering of Nations, $15,592.50
  • New Mexico Black Leadership Council, $20,000.00
  • The Children’s Hour Inc, $20,000.00
  • Keshet Dance Company, $12,685.00